“ Surprised this place has less than a 4 star average. Big birthday night for me, family took me downtown for a little meal. Strap in for a 3 hour meal, the servers slow play the meal which to me is a positive. Most places try to flip tables these days, Johnnie's does not. Great interior ambiance, definitely old school. Interesting spread on the menu, had a little trouble deciding but ended choosing a steak. Nothing special but cooked as I wanted and very filling. This place isn't too far from a 5 but I think the pricing vs quality is slightly off. 366 after tip for 3 people, wine, cocktails, 2 apps and entrees. Not a bad value. ”

“ Classic downtown Cleveland, steakhouse and staple for business meetings, and conventioneers. The menu is a little light on salads... And I was a little disappointed that one of them -- the one I wanted -- wasn't available, but in this day and age that is bound to happen. The veal stuffed banana peppers are one of the specialties of the house... And I recommend them very highly. In fact, I have had just a salad and those as a meal more than once. The main menu is what you would expect from an Italian style steakhouse... Pastas, some fish, and a variety of different types of grilled meat. All of the ones that I have tried have been delicious. For me, the real gem of this place is the bar side, where a gentleman plays the piano and sings... And it evolves into sing-along by the end of the evening. A favorite of mine whenever I visit Cleveland... Which I do often. ”