Edwins to Open New Oyster Bar in Cleveland Heights

Acclaimed restaurant continues expansion with community-focused dining experiences.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:10pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single oyster shell repeated in a tight grid pattern, rendered in bold neon colors and heavy black outlines in the style of Andy Warhol's pop art.Edwins' new oyster bar will bring a classic French-inspired seafood experience to Cleveland Heights, expanding the restaurant's community-focused dining options.Cleveland Today

Edwins, the acclaimed Cleveland Heights restaurant, is expanding with plans to open a new oyster bar and additional classroom space in the coming year. The oyster bar will offer a classic French-inspired menu with raw and lightly fried seafood options, while the expanded classroom space will allow for more culinary training programs and community services.

Why it matters

Edwins has become a beloved institution in Cleveland Heights, known for its high-quality food and commitment to community. The new expansions demonstrate the restaurant's continued growth and its mission to provide educational and support services alongside its dining experiences.

The details

The new oyster bar will open in the current C L Barber Salon Family Hair space, just up the street from the main Edwins restaurant. It will feature 12 seats at the bar, serving classic oyster dishes and wines. In the back half of the space, Edwins will build out a large fridge room for seafood butchery training. Additionally, Edwins will take over the former Zoss Bakery building to create 1,800 square feet of new classroom space for culinary classes, as well as potential clinic space for mental health counseling.

  • Edwins opened in the former Nighttown space just over a year ago.
  • The new oyster bar is planned to open by summer 2026.
  • The expanded classroom space in the former Zoss Bakery building has no specific timeline yet.

The players

Brandon Chrostowski

The chef and founder of Edwins, who is overseeing the restaurant's expansion plans.

Edwins

An acclaimed restaurant in Cleveland Heights, known for its high-quality food and community-focused mission.

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What they’re saying

“The people are so kind. The community has been so supportive.”

— Brandon Chrostowski, Chef and Founder, Edwins

“Just like something you'd fine in southwestern France. Just a classic oyster shop with raw foods and some lightly fried options like minnows. Twelve seats at the bar, wines, champagnes.”

— Brandon Chrostowski, Chef and Founder, Edwins

What’s next

Chrostowski hopes to have the new oyster bar open by summer 2026, while the timeline for the expanded classroom space in the former Zoss Bakery building is still to be determined.

The takeaway

Edwins' continued growth and investment in Cleveland Heights demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences alongside educational and community-focused initiatives. The new oyster bar and classroom expansions will further solidify Edwins' role as a beloved anchor institution in the local neighborhood.