Moxie Restaurant   

Hidden in a cookie-cutter business district, Moxie isn't a place you can just stumble upon. Those who know this extremely popular lunch and dinner spot in Beachwood Highlands, where sprawling suburbia meets white-collar, know it's well worth a trip off the beaten path. So says Esquire magazine, which recognized Moxie as one of the country's 25 best new restaurants back in 1998. Inside the unremarkable brick storefront, Moxie sports a modern look featuring brick, steel and many large, colorful paintings. The seasonal menus are highlighted by thick, juicy steaks and gourmet burgers, eclectic salads and pastas -- making return visits to try out the latest creations a tempting prospect. Those with a big appetite and a wallet to match will especially enjoy Moxie's "lobster Sundays." Ample outdoor seating allows fresh air to compliment the fresh catch of the day. Moxie's bar, along with its cigar lounge, is also a happening hangout.