Local Deals for Cleveland

Zagat praises the '"inspired brunch"' at Fire Food & Drink in Shaker Square and calls it a "casually elegant" local gem. Chef and owner Doug Katz, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, has been featured in Esquire magazine and also appeared on The Food Network. For $35, regularly $68, two people can sit down to brunch with mimosas on Saturday morning and savor what Zagat calls Chef Katz's “haute-comfort” cuisine.

Giovanni's Ristorante "never misses a beat," says The Plain Dealer, which celebrates the venerable restaurant's "fine dining accompanied by four-star service." Zagat gives Giovanni's Northern Italian cuisine an "extraordinary to perfection" (27) rating and calls out the "spectacular wines." For $69, regularly $144, Travelzoo subscribers can sit down to a skillfully prepared dinner for two people including wine.

Cleveland Scene says P.J. McIntyre's Irish Pub "captures the energy and appearance of an authentic Irish pub, with a stone fireplace, stained-glass windows, and a boisterous clientele" and "does Irish right." Gayot adds that "P.J. McIntyre's is the real deal." For $19, two people can have dinner with drinks, regularly $45.

CBS Cleveland says The BottleHouse is “a great little brewery that flaunts something special.” Cleveland Scene adds that it “feels more like a neighborhood coffeehouse than a city bar,” since owners Brian Benchek and Dave Schubert built the space with friends and family. For $13, regularly $26, two can tour the brewery and try six 5-ounce pours each.

For $99, a pair of golfers can tee off at course that has been ranked among the top 30 in the nation by Golf Digest and called "picturesque" by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Regularly up to $206, this exclusive deal at StoneWater Golf Club includes 18 holes of challenging golf for two, cart rental and lunch at a clubhouse that GolfOhio.com calls "awe-inspiring."

Get the family together and head to Sandusky's Kalahari Resort -- the largest indoor water park in the U.S. and one of the Top 10 Best Indoor Water Parks in the country as named by Huffington Post. Saving more than 35% on regular prices, this deal includes an overnight stay in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite and includes water park passes for each guest as well as a $20 Action Card for arcade games. For $389, stay two nights in this African-themed resort buzzing with activity year-round.

One of Midwest Living Magazine’s Top 50 Most Romantic Hotels in the Midwest now offers a 48% savings on current rates. The Cincinnatian Hotel, a AAA 4-Diamond downtown hotel, is offering exclusive pricing through April: $129 per night in a Standard King room, $149 per night midweek in a recently renovated Deluxe King room, and $249 per night in a Junior Suite. Plus, guests receive a $50 dining credit (or $100 with Junior Suites).

Zagat ranks DANTE in Tremont among Cleveland's best, awarding a rare rank of "extraordinary to perfection" (28) for the "'robust', 'imaginative' fare with a Mediterranean influence." Travelzoo and DANTE have partnered to offer a special dinner experience for one person for $39, which includes full access to the acclaimed menu. Get the same exclusive offer for two people for $75.

Cleveland Scene calls SOHO -- short for Southern Hospitality -- "irresistible," praising the restaurant's "near-perfect alignment of location, concept, execution, and timing." The recently opened Ohio City spot "embraces visitors like a hug from Grandma."  For $29, regularly $58,  two people can sit down to dinner and drinks featuring chef Nolan Konkoski's inventive Southern specialties.

Fodor's says Pickwick & Frolic "brings magic, flair, and entertainment with style to the Gateway neighborhood," and USA Today once called the club's Hilarities 4th Street Theatre one of the "10 great places to sit down and watch stand-up." Travelzoo has negotiated a night of comedy and drinks for two people for $55, regularly $116.

Housed in The Arcade downtown, Marengo Luxury Spa was named one of the Best Day Spas and Massages in the city by CBS Cleveland. For $65, Travelzoo subscribers can unwind with a massage and pedicure at Marengo Luxury Spa, regularly $155.

Fish up and down the Cuyahoga River on this three-hour trip with Gone Fishin' Bait and Tackle. For $39 per person including lunch (regularly $80.45), Travelzoo subscribers will board a river charter departing from Cuyahoga Falls and cast out among lush vegetation beds, deep glacial pools, cliffs, sunken docks and bridges.

Create a unique addition to your Christmas tree with this Local Deal for an ornament-making class from the Glass Bubble Project. For $39 per person, regularly $80, make your own glass creation during a three-hour workshop at this acclaimed studio, which has created pieces for high-end venues like DANTE restaurant.

Zagat says The Flying Fig serves “splendid,” “locally sourced” New American dishes from "hands-on" chef-owner Karen Small, cuisine that has earned the restaurant a rare "extraordinary to perfection" (28) rating from Zagat. Dine on "arguably the best food in Ohio City" (Metromix) with this Local Deal for dinner for $35 per person, regularly $57. Save even more by buying a voucher for two people for $69, regularly $114.

Ski for half off with this winter deal for Clear Fork Resort in Butler, which has been producing snow since Nov. 24, and currently has a base layer of 13 inches. Take advantage of an all-day lift ticket for $20, regularly $46.

The Detroit Free Press calls Jim Chamberlin "the man of steelhead" due to his prolific career fishing for trout in the famed "Steelhead Alley" area of Northeast Ohio. With this Local Deal from his company, Fish With Jim Outfitters, Travelzoo subscribers can set off on a guided river fishing trip including gear for $99 (regularly $250) during the height of the season.

Washington Place Bistro & Inn was named an A-List restaurant for 2012 by The Plain Dealer and Cleveland's best new restaurant for 2011 by Metromix. The Plain Dealer adds that "Washington Place offers contemporary style and phenomenal cuisine in Little Italy." For $39, regularly $73, two can have dinner from a menu that includes the Mack and Cheese, an entree featured on the Cooking Channel.

Zagat calls Sushi Rock "happening" and "metropolitan" and rates the cuisine "very good to excellent" (23). OpenTable users also give the Cleveland location a rating of 4 stars. With this Local Deal, two people can sit down to a dinner of prime steak and other Japanese-American favorites for $59, regularly $105.

The Plain Dealer just added SB Eighty One to its list of Cleveland A-List Restaurants, and Cleveland Magazine praised the Westlake restaurant and its sleek, relaxed interior, which "plays well with the hip, mature crowd." For $39, regularly $82, Travelzoo subscribers receive dinner for two people including wine.

Dropzone.com users rate Start Skydiving in Middletown the top skydiving company in Ohio and the second in the country, and our research shows the company offers some of the lowest rates in the state. With this exclusive Local Deal, Start is lowering rates even further: For $119, regularly $259, one person can feel the adrenaline rush of a tandem skydive from more than 10,000 feet.