🥧Taste Your Way Through Lake County’s Fall Dining Guide

Did someone say apple fritters?

Fall isn’t just about colorful leaves—it’s a season full of flavor. From hearty soups and fresh-baked bread to warm spices, apple cider, and all things pumpkin, there's something to satisfy every craving. Come explore our featured local restaurants, wineries, and breweries offering autumn-inspired menus and seasonal cocktails that capture the true taste of fall.

Discover the best autumnal and seasonal flavors near Cleveland, OH when you visit Lake County, OH

🍎Patterson Fruit Farm

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Fall-Inspired Lunch & Dinner Entrees + Seasonal Menus

Brennan’s Fish House

102 River Street, Grand River, OH

Every Sunday in the month of October from 1-8PM or until sold out.

Clambakes include:

➡ Bread and butter

➡ Bowl New England clam chowder

➡ One dozen middle neck clams

➡ 1/2 herb roasted chicken

➡ Sweet potato

➡ Corn

➡ Drawn butter

➡ Clam broth upon request

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Debonne Vineyards

Between their 3-Cheese Baked Pasta loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese baked to perfection and MC’s Shepherds Pie, you’ll be scraping your skillets clean!

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Ferrante Winery & Ristorante

5585 North River Road West Geneva, OH 44041

Friday Night Date nights! Enjoy your choice of soup or salad, 2 Entrees and a bottle of wine all for $70 a couple!

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Flagship-Craft Cocktails & Eatery

106 N Lake St, Madison, OH

This weather calls for the perfect comfort meals! This month they are featuring Chicken Suprême, a Beef & Pork Ragu over Pappardelle, Italian Breaded Portobellos, and Pumpkin Cheesecake!

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Hundley Cellars

6451 N River Rd W, Geneva, OH

• Apple Prosciutto Flatbread

• Fall Bruschetta

• Caramel Pretzel Brownie

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Julia’s 1902

37819 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH,

Julia’s 1902 offers a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience with a variety of dietary options made from locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy seasonal favorites like Lamb Shank Pot Pie, Mini Maine Lobster Rolls, Butternut Squash Ravioli, and more!

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Laurentia Vineyard & Winery

4599 S Madison Rd, Madison, OH

From tender beef short rib and creamy chicken gnocchi to seared scallops and whipped feta, each pairing was crafted to capture the flavors of fall.

The Black Door Tavern

6202 South River Road Geneva, OH 44041

A mouthwatering seasonal menu awaits! View it here.

Vincent William Wine

1300 Belleaire Avenue, Madison, OH

The Tuscan Bean Soup, hearty Bone-In Pork Chop, and indulgent Whipped Ricotta & Honey Dip are just a few of the delicious options on their menu.

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Cocktails, Mocktails, Craft Brews, and Wine!

Cask 307

7259 Warner Rd., Madison, OH

Featured Spooky Amaretto Cider and Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip with Nilla Wafers.

Participating Winery on the Adult Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail.

Grand River Cellars

5750 S Madison Rd, Madison, OH

Seasonal Cocktails

• Butter Pecan Old Fashioned

• Purple People Eater

• Widow Maker Margarita

• Blood Orange Brew

• “Terror”misu

• Bloodymary, Bloodymary, Bloodymary

• Skinny Skeleton

• Bewitched Butterscotch Martini

• Frankenstein Caramel Apple Slushie

• Drunken Ghost Slushie

• Fall Sangria

Boos Without the Booze – Mocktails

• Bloody Shirley

• Green Goblin Mule

• Apple Cider Spritzer

• Frankenstein Caramel Apple Slushie NA

Participating Winery on the Adult Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail.

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante

5585 North River Road West, Geneva, OH

Featuring seasonal cocktails and brews like Carmel’s Spiced Apple-Tini and Thirsty Dog Brewing Barktoberfest

Joey's Italian Grille (Madison)

2731 Hubbard Rd, Madison, OH

Come celebrate the season at Joey’s. Each sip brings cozy autumn vibes, bold flavors, and just the right touch of sweetness.

• Witches Blood Orange Margherita

• Apple Cider Mimosa

• Pumpkin-tini

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Red Eagle Distillery

6202 S River Rd W, Geneva, OH

Vodka Cocktails

• Cranberry Fizz
  Cranberry, Vodka & Soda

• Moscow Mule
  Vodka, Ginger Beer & Lime

• Poor Man’s Vacation
  Vodka, Orange Juice & Cream of Coconut

• Dirty Hoe
  Bourbon, Espresso, Dark Chocolate & Cream

• Cherry Buckaroo
  Bourbon, Coca Cola & Cherry Liquor

• Swamp Water
  Secret Mix of Fruit Juices & Bourbon

• Pumpkin Spice
  Brandy, Chai, Pumpkin & Cream

• Bourbon Hot Cider
  Bourbon, Apple Cider & Brown Sugar

• Peanut Butter Cup
  Bourbon, Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate & Cream

• Cinnamon Maple Highball

Participating location on the Adult Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail.

Red, Wine, and Brew - Mentor

9620 Old Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor, OH

• Pumpkin Martini

• Caramel Apple-tini

• RWB Apple Cider
  Served hot or cold!

• Bloody Martini
  

Seven Brothers Distilling Company

6527 N River Rd W, Harpersfield, OH

Enjoy their Cider House Mule made with:

• Seven Brothers Cinnamon Infusion Vodka

• Fresh Lemon Juice

• Local Apple Cider

• Ginger Beer

Double Wing Brewery

7840 Doty Rd., Madison, OH

Deep in color with notes of roasted coffee, caramel & toffee. Softly rounded off by true German varietal hops. The Oktoberfest is a malt-lovers beer!

Double Wing Brewery is located inside Debonne Vineyards in Madison, OH.

South River Winery

6062 South River Vineyard, Geneva, OH

The Amber Apple — a mix of Ohio apple cider, Red Eagle bourbon, and a splash of ginger ale. Crisp, warming, and perfectly autumn.

Participating Winery on the Adult Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail.

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