CLEVELAND, Ohio – Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week is scheduled from Friday, Feb. 19, through Sunday, Feb. 28.

The Downtown Cleveland Alliance-sponsored week promotes restaurants through prix-fixe lunch and dinner specials. Participating restaurants range from fast casual to fine dining.

“After a challenging year, the 2021 Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week will serve as an essential boost for our small businesses and downtown economy,” DCA President and CEO Joe Marinucci said in a news release. “This is a great opportunity for Clevelanders to safely come together to support and celebrate our locally owned establishments when they need us most.”

This time of year, in normal economic conditions, is a slow period for restaurants. But Covid’s impact has made things especially tough.

The Downtown Cleveland Alliance aims to promote the city as a place to live, work, play and visit, touting the pedestrian experience and attracting investment through strategic initiatives and advocacy efforts.

Zack Bruell Restaurant Week, featuring three of the Cleveland restaurateur’s places, is under way through Sunday, Feb. 7.

Participating restaurants so far in the DCA week

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, 226 Euclid Ave.

Blue Pointe Grille, 700 W. St. Clair Ave.

Cleveland Chop, 824 W. St. Clair Ave.

Luca Italian Cuisine, 2100 Superior Viaduct

Mabel’s BBQ, 2050 E. 4th St.

Mallorca, 1390 W. 9th St.

Pickwick & Frolic, 2035 E. 4th St.

Republic Food and Drink, 1425 Euclid Ave. (Slated to re-open Monday, Feb. 8)

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