"Cleveland's
Best Steak"
Johnny's Peppercorn Filet
Our Top-Rated Center-Cut Entree
Old School Prestige.
New Cleveland Vibe.
One Iconic Dish.
Trends come and go, but the true heart of Cleveland’s food culture is built on grit, passion and unbroken tradition. For nearly a century, Johnny’s Bar on Fulton has stood as the definitive anchor of the West Side culinary scene. We don’t chase the latest fads — we define the standard. Nothing embodies that timeless, uncompromising spirit quite like Johnny’s Peppercorn Filet.
Hand-crusted with green peppercorn, cognac, and sherry, this is an authentic Taste of Cleveland Original – a legendary kitchen ritual passed down through generations of culinary mastery. It represents the very soul of a neighborhood establishment that has helped shape the city’s fine dining pedigree.
Pan Seared To Perfection
A bucket list must for steak lovers with a 100-year legacy of culinary excellence.
Ranked "A Great Steak"
Ranked in countless customer reviews, industry contests, and media profiles.
Best Of Cleveland's West
Top rated restaurant nestled nearby the City's hottest entertainment district.
"The Best"
Filet Mignon
Locally sourced from prime cuts of tenderloin, Johnny’s Peppercorn Filet is praised as “Cleveland’s Best Steak” by its many customer reviews. Our chef has mastered pan-searing and glazing and is proud to offer this select entree in several presentations to offer this great steak as a key feature on our menu.
Char-Grilled Filet Mignon
with Portobello, Carbernet Demi-Glace
65.95
Petit Filet Mignon
Char-grilled with Broiled Scampi
59.95
Filet & Lobster
wrapped in a Puff Pastry
with Chardonnay Cream
50.95
Johnny's Bar
On Fulton...
A Family Tradition
Established in 1924 as Louise’s Gardens by the Santosuosso family matriarch, it transitioned through generations into an iconic fine-dining institution known for upscale Northern Italian cuisine, vintage charm, and deep neighborhood roots.
Johnny's Bar On Fulton - 1961
PICTURED: From the Cleveland Public Library archives, Johnny’s Bar On Fulton has been a mainstay of fine dining and entertainment on the City’s westside. The family legacy dates back over 100 years.
The Santosuosso Family
PICTURED: The Santosuossos in a 1970 article from the Cleveland Press about the family’s hospitality legacy. Owner Bo Santosuosso is seen standing with family members (Back Row, Far Right).