Restaurants in Akron
Best Restaurants
Fine Dining • $$$$
American • $$
“My sisters and I went to eat last night for the first time, definitely going back! The food was fantastic, the owner and his waitress were so kind and such lovely people. The ribs fell off the bone and the sides were delicious. So yummy!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“We had a wonderful dinner on October 7th with friends. This is the 4th visit to this restaurant, and each time has been very good. We have used the movie suites as well and enjoyed that experience. ON October 7th, our server Brittany was AWESOME, and we will request her in our future visits. Thanks for a great evening, Brittany!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Celebrated a birthday there with seven people. The food was prepared perfectly. The table side preparation of the Caesar salad added elegance. Our server was the most attentive and gracious that I have ever had anywhere. I can’t say enough about the wonderful staff there. Thank you for an evening to remember.”
Thai • $$
“I visited for the first time and I just have to say how good this place is! There were about 20 of us. We never had an issue getting a drink, or anything else we wanted. Cocktails were good and strong, the sushi was tasty, and the entrees were flavorful. There was no skimping on the portions either. I got 3 dinners out of mine. We will be back!”
Southern • $$
“As a first timer I was more than impressed with the quality and taste of my wings with GREENS /turkey a side of Mac and Cheese. Great job! We will be back.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Italian • $$
“We usually can't say enough good things about D'Agnese's. Today, 11/22/2025, we arrived at 2:50 PM. We were seated quickly and ordered 2 drinks and a appetizer at 2:55 PM. We watched other customers getting bread and drinks. By 3:21 PM with no further contact we walked out. We hope if/when we return things will be better. We were very disappointed in this experience.”
Italian • $$
“What a great experience! Each person I interacted with was warm and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. I hope to be lucky enough to return someday soon.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Deli • $
“Don't know how to rate them since they're never open after working hours. Never been able to go there”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Awesome meal all around and the service was incredible”
Diner • $
“Best diner food in Akron! Service is fast and the servers are wonderful. Always packed and the food is why. Short wait times because they are so quick. Can't beat the steak and eggs special on Saturdays. 💜”
Coffee Shops • $
“I cannot recommend Porchlight enough! I have become a frequent flyer— no seriously— twice a dad visits. I love the convenience of their online ordering in the morning and their great cafe space for lunch. There is no wrong answer when it comes to their variety of flavors for your lattes. Truly a skillfully crafted coffee menu along with flavor-packed food options. My absolute favorite menu item is their harvest Cobb salad. I CAN’T GET ENOUGH! Dried cranberries, grilled chicken, feta (I think), walnuts, topped with the to-die-for maple vinaigrette on a bed of lettuce. Seriously, there is NO reason NOT to go to Porchlight. Cheers!”
Bakery • $$$$
“Chef Gina’s cakes are AMAZING!! this was the second cake within a months time that I ordered from her because the first one was incredible too! Both cakes were chocolate with salted caramel buttercream and they were so moist and delicious! the salted caramel was a special request and she did it so well. Everyone that had a piece loved it!! Not to mention the beautiful designs!!! Would recommend her for any special occasion especially because both cakes were reasonably priced! Thank you again Chef Gina! You are seriously the best and now my official baker for the foreseeable future!!! 😁”
Thai • $$
“I visited for the first time and I just have to say how good this place is! There were about 20 of us. We never had an issue getting a drink, or anything else we wanted. Cocktails were good and strong, the sushi was tasty, and the entrees were flavorful. There was no skimping on the portions either. I got 3 dinners out of mine. We will be back!”
Sports Bar • $
“I will be honest, I haven’t eaten there yet but just had the greatest experience that restored my faith in humanity just a little bit. I was in the Akron area for training with TNVC and I assume my iPad was stolen. Today it pinged at someone’s house and then it pinged in the parking lot of the Basement a few hours after I locked it and left a message for the would be thief. I called and spoke with Stephanie, and after explaining what had happened she was king enough to walk to the parking lot while I pinged it. The thief had dumped my iPad in the dumpster, thankfully not too deep. I just wanted to say that Stephanie was amazing for being such a good person and helping someone with no expectation of receiving anything in return. Next time my family and I are in the Akron/waterloo area I will make sure I patronize The Basement if only to help repay a bit of the kindness shown! This is how a neighborhood restaurant does it!”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Celebrated a birthday there with seven people. The food was prepared perfectly. The table side preparation of the Caesar salad added elegance. Our server was the most attentive and gracious that I have ever had anywhere. I can’t say enough about the wonderful staff there. Thank you for an evening to remember.”
Hamburger • $
“I have gone there once a week for the last three weeks and the hamburgers are always cold. We had burgers today and all three of us got cold burgers today. The other people in the car did like the milkshakes though.”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“We had a wonderful dinner on October 7th with friends. This is the 4th visit to this restaurant, and each time has been very good. We have used the movie suites as well and enjoyed that experience. ON October 7th, our server Brittany was AWESOME, and we will request her in our future visits. Thanks for a great evening, Brittany!”
Indian • $
“This place is awesome! Best Indian food I’ve ever eaten!! Everything we’ve tried so far is fantastic. What a great addition to downtown Akron! I think Gobi Manchurian is my fave so far, but the kofta is also delicious.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The coffee is delicious. service is lovely and food is amazing”
Indian • $$
“Great food and our waitress Jasmine was awesome and very friendly. Our favorite indian spot!”
Seafood • $$$
“Knowledgeable and pleasant staff. Our party had everything from lobster to scallops and appetizer dishes as well. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We ordered some specialty drinks and were delighted with taste and presentation. Everything and everyone made our evening special, calm, cozy and inviting.”
Online Reservation Available
Italian • $$
“We usually can't say enough good things about D'Agnese's. Today, 11/22/2025, we arrived at 2:50 PM. We were seated quickly and ordered 2 drinks and a appetizer at 2:55 PM. We watched other customers getting bread and drinks. By 3:21 PM with no further contact we walked out. We hope if/when we return things will be better. We were very disappointed in this experience.”
Italian • $$
“What a great experience! Each person I interacted with was warm and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. I hope to be lucky enough to return someday soon.”
Seafood • $$$
“Knowledgeable and pleasant staff. Our party had everything from lobster to scallops and appetizer dishes as well. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We ordered some specialty drinks and were delighted with taste and presentation. Everything and everyone made our evening special, calm, cozy and inviting.”
Cocktail Bar • $
“We enjoyed ourselves for Valentines Day! They were very accommodating and the service was nice! The chef even came out to see how we liked our food! She was sweet. I would recommend a visit!”
Italian • $$
“Absolutely delicious restaurant! We were in the area for a weekend trip from PA and came here before a concert. Food was very good and we even discovered our new favorite wine! Great food, great service, would definitely recommend!”
American • $$$$
“Awesome first time experience with my family! The atmosphere was nice and the food was great! And shout out to our waiter Alexis she was cool asf and my 10 year old son specifically said it was nicer because of her!”
Dinner Theater • $$$$
“The food was wonderful.... from appetizers to desserts! The staff was amazing... not just good service but great recommendations”
Chinese • $$
“Les was awesome! The best server we have had there. She had our waters filled and the table cleaned at all times. Very polite and friendly. And the food was delicious.”
Mexican • $
“Authentic Mexican food - *so* good!! We’ve looked long & hard since moving to Highland Square, and this beats everything else local, hands down!”
Brewpubs • $$
“Had an excellent relaxing experience! Great burgers, great kid choices. Fresh batch seltzer was right up my alley! Great music and outdoor and indoor ambiance was worth the walk from the train station 🚉”
Sushi • $$
“Great sushi and great staff , we have been here a couple of times and will be back 4.5/5”
Sushi • $$
“The Lao food is made from scratch, healthy, and flavorful. Portion sizes are good. Always friendly service. We have eaten here 4-5 times since it opened.”
24 Hour Restaurants
American • $
“I've been going to this diner for many years, the new ownership is awsome. I like the changes she has made. And the food is better than ever. Definitely 5 star”
Breakfast • $
“To the older gentleman who stay over because his co workers were understaffed and still provided me and my 2 coworkers with the absolute best customer service , the smile never left his face , we appreciate you and hope to see you again !”
Diner • $
“Hi there! Been visiting Ohio from Louisiana. I grew up eating at this establishment back home in California and this has been THEE BEST experience. Dennys already offers a courteous menu but this place, A+ across the board. I ate here 4 nights in a row, all different staff and was never disappointed! For my final night I had the pleasure to be waited on by the manager and she was superb! Amazing service, even better communication. I even mentioned to a different staff member about being cold and he accommodated me swiftly! I will definitely tell everyone about this location and will continue to be a returning member myself.”
Diner • $
“This place was empty when we arrived. And it started to get pack right before our food arrived. Everything was so good and filling to the point I didn't finish all my food and I was still full for hours. Customer service was good and it was clean. I tried the new Triple Bacon Cheeseburger and good won 😂”
Burgers • $
“I usually stop by this Burger King around lunch time, and it is hands down the best BK I have ever been to. No matter how busy it gets during the lunch rush, the food is always hot, fresh, and made right. The burgers taste like they just came off the grill, the fries are crispy, and my order is consistently accurate. What really stands out is the customer service. The staff is always friendly, efficient, and genuinely pleasant, even during peak hours. They keep things moving quickly without sacrificing quality, which is rare to see. This location sets the standard for how a Burger King should be run.”
Burgers • $
“Well it took forever Through the drive-through was short handed an the girl working the window well lets say needs help”
Fast Food • $
“Ordered Lg Sweet Tea. Got home..took a sip...it was a Lg Ice Coffee. NASTY!! When can we expect to actually receive what we order and pay for?”
Fast Food • $
“the breakfast was delicious and the coffee was fresh and hot I enjoyed my visit there this morning thank you”
Fast Food • $
“This location is amazing! We came through around 12:30ish & the girl on headset was so sweet and cheerful! It even looked clean from what we could see and they got our order right on top of being so nice. We’ll be coming back here from now on because none of the other locations seem to ever be happy at all. It was a nice change!”
Fast Food • $
“Fastest drive thru I have ever seen in my life! In a hurry to get kids to school almost didn’t stop because line was out to the road. The speed in which they got everyone through that line was pure talent! I had a huge order and they got everything right! They truly deserve a shout out”
Fast Food • $
“Depending on the time of the day that you going, there is the type of service you’re gonna get if you go in there later on in the evening is hood like Service early in the morning decent”
Italian • $$
“Absolutely delicious restaurant! We were in the area for a weekend trip from PA and came here before a concert. Food was very good and we even discovered our new favorite wine! Great food, great service, would definitely recommend!”
Bar • $$
“This speakeasy is a hidden gem 💎. If you're looking for something different for date night this is it. The drinks are amazing and the staff are super friendly!”
Takeout Restaurants
Bar • $
“Love the seafood from raw oysters to steamed clams, mussels, fried perch sandwiches and seafood queso’s! Highly recommend!!!”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Fairlawn store is great! Ice cream is amazing! Staff is very helpful& takes care of customers quickly ! Highly recommend !”
Italian • $
“Their food is so fresh and delicious. I love this place.”
Pizza • $
“Ordered yesterday for carryout. Got a large pepperoni and banana pepper. It was great. Price was fair and affordable. The staff is awesome and we love the owner who is always present and engaging. Definitely recommend this place.”
Mexican • $
“This is one of our favorite restaurants! The food is amazing and they treat you like family! I love Don Jose!!”
Pizza • $
“One of the nicest looking pizza places I've seen and a pizza so fresh and crispy I about burnt my finger ops off and had greese dripping down my hand. Satisfying crunch and a great balance of salty and savory with a pickle and meat combo. Staff was super friendly and helpful.”
Indian • $
“This is the best Indian/Nepali buffet I have had in YEARS. The service was impeccable, they were so kind and explained what kind of foods were in the buffet. Absolutely delicious.”
Middle Eastern • $
“Norma is an excellent cook. Her fresh made pita bread is the best!”
Pizza • $
“Love Decheco's, the philly pizza is GREAT and always love their light, & crispy crust on any pizza.. Even better with the coupons they send periodically! Also love that this location is only a mile away..
Great service..😊”
American • $
“We travel to Akron, Ohio at least twice a year. We love having breakfast here. The food is always delicious and the service is outstanding. The people are friendly and we find this diner to be a great start to our day. Thanks for your hard work and friendly smiles.”
Bakery • $
“Ordered a whole sheet red velvet cake for nephew's graduation from St. V's.. Our family and guests LOVED the cake, it was delicious! I heard several say it was the tastiest sheet cake they had ever had. Icing was yummy. The folks who took the order (I called in from out of state) were lovely to work with. Highly recommended. Dr. RS”
Steak House • $$$
“Everything ordered has been delicious and beautifully prepared from the oysters with hogwash, to the wonderful steaks and seafood, even the lunch specials. We’ve never had better asparagus and the house salad dressing is my all time favorite.”
American • $$$$
“Awesome first time experience with my family! The atmosphere was nice and the food was great! And shout out to our waiter Alexis she was cool asf and my 10 year old son specifically said it was nicer because of her!”
Dinner Theater • $$$$
“The food was wonderful.... from appetizers to desserts! The staff was amazing... not just good service but great recommendations”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Coffee Shops • $
“10 out of 10!! They're phenomenal!! Thank you, guys, for your hard work, and keep serving fantastic coffee!”
Juice • $
“I come here at least once a week. My kids and I love it. So fresh and delicious.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Recommendation from a colleague. Did not disappoint!! Amazing portions and customer service!! Coney Dog was one of the Best!!”
Cheesesteaks • $
“Sandwiches and fries to die for! And the friendliest staff who make sure everyone is taken care of.”
Southern • $$
“As a first timer I was more than impressed with the quality and taste of my wings with GREENS /turkey a side of Mac and Cheese. Great job! We will be back.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Phenomenal ice cream. Absolutely phenomenal.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“I go here every week with a group for coffee and always have great service. They don't actually have drip coffee, but they have a variety of espresso drinks and tea. I've never had their gelato, but it always looks good. I don't eat dairy, but they usually have a few non-dairy options so one of these days I'll try it. And they have other bakery items that are delicious as well. We usually have a group upwards of 10 or 15 people and it fits us well, even though we tend to take up half the indoor seating. They also have outdoor seating. Overall, I'd recommend it.”
American • $
“LaCole took on my New Year's Day luncheon with very limited notice from me. However, even with the short time to prepare, she knocked it out the park. She had a menu for me within hours, very professionally put together. On the day of, she came in plenty of time to setup...and The FOOD was beyond my expectations. My guest raved about evey dish. LaCole is top tier and I am grateful to have a Chef and Caterer like her to call on!”
“Best pizza in Akron hands down! Wings and teasers as well!”
Greek • $
“I have driven by this restaurant several times on 18 as I am heading to Fairlawn, it’s close to intersection of I71 and 18. WOW, WOW, WOW, the gyros were amazing as well as the cucumber salad and bean salad. Very fresh top quality ingredients. The gyro was huge. We definitely will be returning on a regular basis. Great local restaurant to support and the owner was incredibly friendly and kind. I highly recommend!!”
Sports Bar • $
“We went to the VIP tasting and everything was absolutely delicious!! It was so good we went back the next day on the official opening for dinner! Everything we ordered was fantastic! Shout out to Nick on the Kaluger sauce!!! Trying the Hot Pants Kaluger next time!! The atmosphere, waitresses, staff in general were super friendly! 💯 recommend!! This will easily become our go to restaurant/bar!”
Bakery • $
“nice little friendly spot to grab treats and coffee. Just learned about it today. Way better than going to the chains around here. should gain 5-10 pounds this year as a result of discovery 😂”
Pizza • $
“First time ordering here! Food was amazing 😻 we got the Chicken Bacon Ranch rolls and the cheesy bread! I 100% recommend! Michael is also an amazing person and so friendly!”
Mexican • $
“The best Mexican food around and a hidden gem. Highly recommend.”
Salad • $$
“Beautiful restaurant wanted to love it. Very good service. Ordered the blackened grouper, it was good but the baked potato was cold served with butter packets that I could not get open. Ruined my experience.”
Pubs • $$
“Not only is the food terrific, the staff is friendly & the entertainment is fun & enjoyable!! 😄❤️🍹🍺🎶🎸🥁🕺💃🪩”
Chinese • $$
“Les was awesome! The best server we have had there. She had our waters filled and the table cleaned at all times. Very polite and friendly. And the food was delicious.”
Cheap Eats
Coffee Shops • $
“I have attended two Coffee Ceremonies!! The croissant so informative; Ron and Nardos are very special people with a passion to share this wonderful ceremony with others. We Americans have a lot to learn about hospitality and genuinely connecting with others through this Ethiopian tradition!!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“never disappointed good quality food and I love the server that always gets me Josh mazzi”
Cafe • $
“I love this place!! I wish I knew about it sooner. Everyone is always very sweet, accommodating, and understanding. The chefs making the banh mi are a grandma and grandpa, which personally makes it that much more special. This place is affordable and the quality is great! The only thing that I wish they had was more seating areas inside the shop. This is a hidden gem in Akron, and I can't wait to go again. 🩷”
Italian • $
“The establishment is tremendous and our server Paige was so caring! Our food came out fresh, hot, and everything I asked for. Thank you Anthony and the Dontinos Crew!!”
Breakfast • $
“This was my first time here and I was really surprised on how much I liked everything. I’m not much for the healthy side of food but it was worth a try. lol.”
Pizza • $
“My wife and I are foodies. Pizza was never high on her list until now. Totally Baked Pizzas are awesome. Reasonably priced and Highly recommended!”
Italian • $
“My wife and I were traveling and stayed at the Marriot of Akron just 100 yards from Luigi’s. We had seen the reviews and pictures and decided to try it. Absolutely the best Italian food I’ve eaten in a restaurant in years. We had 3 entrees(because we wanted to try more), 2 salads, an appetizer and two beers all for under $65 before the tip. We loved the meat balls, pizza, and baked spaghetti”
Grills • $
“Great food and service, beautiful patio, and they even had a really good live musician playing classic American rock songs (never was a fan of mariachi bands). Easily one of the best restaurants in the qc.”
Mexican • $
“I go here probably 2-3 weekly, their birria tacos are my absolute favorite. Best in the city. They have the best Jarrito flavors and authentic Mexican food. Everyone is so nice and friendly, always answering any questions. They also play the best shows in their seating room! If I have a bad day, my fiance knows to take me here to turn the day around. They never miss!”
Bakery • $
“AMAZING GF options! Soup of the Day is always GF and it's always GREAT. Super friendly staff and an excellent selection for breakfast or lunch or anytime.”
Pizza • $
“I think this is the best pizza in the Fairlawn/Copley area, especially if you like NY style. Only minor gripe is I wish they had online ordering, but calling in a takeout order is also pretty easy. Brighten Brewing next door is also a great place to stop in if you've never been.”
Breakfast • $
“Absolutely loved Brunch at A walk in the Park Cafe ! The food was amazing and portions very good size ! A very nice vibe I highly recommend checking it out ! Happy to Support Local Businesses! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Pizza • $$
“After our daughter told us about Pierres and from where Mr. Pierre came from, it was a must go. My wife and I with our son and daughter n law and our grandkids went about a month or so ago. First time I ever been in a restaurant in almost 51 years I was not treated like a customer we were treated like family. We are currently on our way up there in about 2 hours with two of our Rescue 343-2 911 Memorial Team Members!!! Best Pizza and deseI evere had!!! 9-11-01 We Will Never Forget”
Brewpubs • $$
“Had an excellent relaxing experience! Great burgers, great kid choices. Fresh batch seltzer was right up my alley! Great music and outdoor and indoor ambiance was worth the walk from the train station 🚉”
Bar • $$
“Phenomenal burgers and wings. So flavorful! They put the love in their food❤️”
Wine Bar • $$
“Very cool wine bar with great food. The fig prosciutto flat bread is delicious! Staff was wonderful. They also have cocktails and beer if you prefer.”
Bar • $$
“Enjoyed the energy wide variety of Bourbon selection. This Bar had that polished elegance where time slows down and every detail feels intentional. And the such a Cool bartender”
Italian • $$$
“We had a party of 12. This was a family get together. We had two servers, shame on me can’t remember their names, they were attentive and we wanted for nothing. The food was phenomenal and service was the same! This place is beautiful and cozy! I highly recommend ❤️”
Brewery • $$
“Delicious food. Quick and friendly service. Highly carried bet selection with some adventurous selections that they amazingly pulled off. I'll be back again some time.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“First time here and I cant wait to go back! Before I talk about the food, I have to give a big shout out to our servers Amanda and Anna. They were a lot of fun and very accomadating. Amanda has been there for eight years and Anna is training She was a real trooper with our attempts to razzle her. Now for the food. Almost every month they have lobster fest featuring unique lobster dishes. This morning they had posted one of these dishes being fried lobster tail. I have never heard of lobster being fried and knew I had to have this. It was beyond my expectations, absolutely amazing! I expect a small tail but this was far from small. I can polish off lobster tails but in this case I needed a to go box! They also have the best white french dressing I’ve ever had and I’ve tried many. I ordered lobster bisque to go for Scott. Not only did he say it was the absolte est ever (huge compliment because everything is usually just alright to him which is interpreted as good) he was also taken back by how much lobster was in it. Very comfortable, nice restaurant with fantastic servers and outstanding food…which means the chef is a rock star! The building is deceiving from the outside but I assure you when you get inside you will be wowed!”
Steak House • $$$
“Hands down the BEST calamari I’ve had in Ohio. Mixologists were top notch, as were the cocktails. Reasonably priced with an opulent atmosphere. Cannot wait to return 💕”
Seafood • $$
“Have been a customer for around 7years Love the experience every time. Good sushi and boils”
Health Food • $$
“I rented the interior living room space for my bridal shower and it was absolutely amazing! I looked around and got pricing from a ton of other venues, and Pure Intentions had the most reasonable price out of everyone else. The space was also very different than the run-of-the-mill banquet halls people usually rent for these types of events. There were couches, bar/barstool areas, multiple different tables, comfortable seating, a stage, a piano, and cool art hanging up all over the walls. The lighting was perfect as in not too bright, and we were able to adjust the lighting by turning off some of the lights and using the lamps they have set up there. For my shower, I provided painting supplies and canvases for my guests so we could do a "paint and sip" style party with champagne and snacks. We set up our own projector up on the stage and followed along to a YouTube video tutorial and painted the same picture all together following along with the video. When I told the staff at Pure Intentions about my paint and sip style party plan, they were not only entirely open to the idea, they were ECSTATIC to be able to host such a creative and fun event for us. One of the employees met me there an hour early and helped me hang up decorations, provided me with extra tables, and got me some ice and a cooler for my beverages to stay cold. She was just amazing and I am so grateful for her help. I will 100% be recommending Pure Intentions to anyone looking for a cool, chill, vibey space for their event. And if I ever plan on hosting another party like this I will definitely be renting here again. Thank you Pure Intentions!! you were amazing”
Bar • $$
“My father and the whole Americhem Crew hit this place up very often :-) GR8 staff very friendly and and know-how to make a nice stiff spot- on cocktail :-) ;-)... with that kind of combination you can't go wrong :-)#everybodyknowsyourname ;-) definitely has the cheers-ish vibe”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“Favorite restaurant in the Akron area”
Mexican • $$
“We felt welcomed by a gentleman that seated us. The gentleman stopped by our table to check on us. I later found out that he was the owner. The waitress was soo nice. The tacos were amazing, and the drinks were wonderful. The restaurant is beautiful. Good food, good drinks, and good people♥️”
Japanese • $$
“We love the one in Fairview Park ❤️ The staff members are all so nice and accommodating! The food is always great and comes out fresh & quick!”
Seafood • $$
“Still a favorite dinner meet up for our family for many years. Celebrated mom’s birthday. Everything went well! Service was good, meals were correct, details too. The grandkids even behaved and enjoyed their meals. Thank you”
American • $$
“This was my second time coming and it was just as good as the first time! Great food great service! I love that this is a Black Women Owned establishment! Ladies and gentlemen if you want a great experience, bomb food and great music stop in @Vibez the name really says it all! Let’s keep supporting our own! When the food is great, place is clean music is bumpin and service is Tea☕we gotta support!!!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Everything here was fantastic. From time of service, atmosphere, food and cocktail selection. We ended up going here twice in a single night just to finish exploring more drinks from the menu.”
Bar • $$
“Such an amazing and welcoming staff! Thank you Cat, Jake, Karla, Bria and everyone else we got to meet while passing through!”
Brewery • $$
“Love the beer. The Grant St location is in need of some supervision/change of its bar staff. Friday night. Cavs and NHL PLAYOFFS on. We asked to have one of the 2 TV's changed to the game. Was told they (bartender) was watching a movie. The movie? Pretty Woman. Fairly sure they have seen this movie before. I understand that this is NOT a sports bar, but then again, heard the bartender tell another customer that the Kentucky Derby will be on Saturday. lol.”
Brewpubs • $$
“Very wide selection of unique beers you won't be able to find anywhere else. Excellent food as well if your hungry. Friendly and knowledgeable staff are more than happy to help you find something you will like. It's like if Willy Wonka opened a brewery.”
Vegan • $$
“SO. GOOD. We got the Possum Pie, and I can’t even lie that was the BEST thing I have ever put in my mouth. The service from the owner (I believe?) was incredible as well! Super friendly, delicious products, and overall a 10/10 experience!”
Bar • $$$$
“This is a great place with a relaxing atmosphere. My advice would be to get here early and don't be afraid to spend $. The right girls make the VIP room hopping.”
Brewery • $$
“Last night, we held my husband's 50th birthday party at Thirsty Dog Tap House. What a perfect place to have a celebration! Manager Toni took care of every detail from advising on the right amount of food and ensuring enough seating and tables for our large group to pacing the food so the apps and pizzas were always fresh and warm. She and her "brew crew" took great care of our guests with friendly, helpful service throughout the evening. If you're looking for a place to have a large gathering, look no further than Thirsty Dog Tap House. Thank you, Toni and staff, for making this party a success!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“The is an awesome place to eat. The food and service are really good. This place is more than just a bar serving bar food. It is also a restaurant that serves meals. Yes, there is a bar, but it has a seating area away from the bar if you wish. As a single woman, I feel safe here anytime of the day or night.”
American • $$$
“Great experience tonight! Calamari appetizer was perfect. Husband got the pasta wheel and loved it. I got the chefs risotto and it was cooked perfectly. Nutty professor drink was amazing! Highly recommend.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“We came in last Sunday. We had been here a few times and I must say this was one of the best. Our server was very nice and on top of things for us. Lena is think was her name. We could tell they were busy as it seemed there was only 2-3 servers on. Our food was not long on the wait. The manager changed a TV for us so my buddy could watch hockey. We always have had problems with other places never changing TV's for us. He asked us how our day had been and just seemed to really care about us being there. Dan was wonderful and made sure, it seemed that everyone was having a nice time. I will definitely be back soon. Wonderful Irish food.”
Gay Bar • $$
“Have yet to find a more welcoming and fun crowd than at cocktails Akron, every event is made to be fun for everyone from newcomers to regulars, drinks are strong and bartenders are hot! 🔥”
American • $$
“The service is always impeccable. The food is delicious and the employees all make it such a wonderful dining experience. We will continue to give The Merchant Tavern the highest recognition for this establishment.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“No pictures ?? What’s the place look like ??? Do you have a bar ???? Do you have table seething ?????”
Soul Food • $$
“I'm not from Ohio but this place has great food. Everything was seasoned so good the only issue I had was that my chitterlings were not clean. There is no place like home though but everything else was so good”
Bar • $$
“Nice spot to go and have fun drink a motherfuker nice place for couple sit back and listen to some music play game of pool are just have a couple drinks the spot is live especially on Saturdays go check it out”
Chicken Wings • $$
“I like my wings extra done and the sauce was the icing on the cake. I wouldn't smack my Mississippi Momma but they were Great! I would go more often if the wing were a little less, some specials, or they had a coupon. Not that they are not worth it.”
Lounges • $$
“The place has not been reopen for business. Was driving by in February 2021 and there was 6 cars on the parking lot ...the bartender lady opened the door and told me they were cleaning. I loved it here back in the day, it was a fun place. The place is not open for business yet.”
Japanese • $$
“The food was fantastic, our chef (Leo?) was terrific. I wish the other people at our grill would have been more fun & into it, but you can't control what other people do. Very good service...we'll be back!”
Pizza • $$
“Pizza and salad bar are great and they always have a discount coupon online. I don't like that the ice cream machine only takes $1 bills.”
Fast Food • $$
“I work in the area and order lunch to pick up at least once a week. The lady at the front counter is ALWAYS the sweetest and helpful. She always has a smile on her face and makes sure I don't forget to grab my drink on the way out. The food is always hot and tastes fabulous.”
American • $$
“Hosted an event here for 75 guests. It’s such a great looking place! The spread was amazing~ plenty of food, beautifully displayed~ the staff was attentive and efficient (Amanda, Jill, Jenny) and it was easy to work with the awesome event planner. All of our guests commented on what a great job the venue did and how yummy the food was. Would definitely recommend!!!”
Latest Reviews
Cantonese • $
“Great food every time! Chin’s Place is a generational, family run restaurant. I’ll go out of my way for their takeout.”
American • $
“I've been going to this diner for many years, the new ownership is awsome. I like the changes she has made. And the food is better than ever. Definitely 5 star”
Bar & Grill • $
“Hannah our waitress was superb! Her professionalism, personality, and service were outstanding. She was very accommodating to our needs: a pleasure to interact with.”
Irish • $
“The Hamad Family continues to provide great food at reasonable prices in a great atmosphere! Keep up the GREAT work!!”
Bar • $
“Just wanted to say the two owners of this place are awesome people we loved them and they supported us a lot when we had our food truck at their bar”
Bar • $
“Love the seafood from raw oysters to steamed clams, mussels, fried perch sandwiches and seafood queso’s! Highly recommend!!!”
Steak House • $$$
“Everything ordered has been delicious and beautifully prepared from the oysters with hogwash, to the wonderful steaks and seafood, even the lunch specials. We’ve never had better asparagus and the house salad dressing is my all time favorite.”
Fine Dining • $$$$
“We had a wonderful dinner on October 7th with friends. This is the 4th visit to this restaurant, and each time has been very good. We have used the movie suites as well and enjoyed that experience. ON October 7th, our server Brittany was AWESOME, and we will request her in our future visits. Thanks for a great evening, Brittany!”
Restaurant • $
“I've been back in Akron for over a year and finally found some Italian food with seasoning. I just finished a lovely Calzone that was excellent. I could see all the extra items that I added and the food was fresh. When I ask for extras, I want to see and taste them. Thank you to San Marino for making that happen. It was delicious.”
Fried Chicken Takeaway • $
“Food is very good with friendly service!! I have been a customer for many years! Yumm😃”
Chinese • $
“my husband and I dined there this past Sunday, we loved it I'm all about Asian food he is not, he got a Philly steak sub with onion rings and he loved it, it will be a recurring spot for us to eat!”
Juice • $
“I come here at least once a week. My kids and I love it. So fresh and delicious.”
Restaurant • $$
“Beautiful restaurant wanted to love it. Very good service. Ordered the blackened grouper, it was good but the baked potato was cold served with butter packets that I could not get open. Ruined my experience.”
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Hamburger • $
“I have gone there once a week for the last three weeks and the hamburgers are always cold. We had burgers today and all three of us got cold burgers today. The other people in the car did like the milkshakes though.”
Italian • $
“My wife and I were traveling and stayed at the Marriot of Akron just 100 yards from Luigi’s. We had seen the reviews and pictures and decided to try it. Absolutely the best Italian food I’ve eaten in a restaurant in years. We had 3 entrees(because we wanted to try more), 2 salads, an appetizer and two beers all for under $65 before the tip. We loved the meat balls, pizza, and baked spaghetti”
American • $
“Love it! Makes me miss home! Wish i could open a store right sown in Georgia! They wouldnt know what hit them!”
Buffet • $
“Consistently very good food, huge selection, the salmon is the best and nice selection of sushi as well, we usually eat there on weekend and the food is always fresh and buffet is well stocked, its our favorite chinese place in area. Many years ago under different owners we quit going but its been very good for quite a few years now, over due for a good review, others we know eat here fairly regularly and everyone likes it, should have more stars and good reviews for a chinese buffet its very good.”
American • $
“I've been going to this diner for many years, the new ownership is awsome. I like the changes she has made. And the food is better than ever. Definitely 5 star”
Fast Food • $
“No Swenson's near our home. Visited the Akron Swenson's on Hawkins Ave. Brock and Andrew did a great job of serving us.”
Sports Bar • $
“I will be honest, I haven’t eaten there yet but just had the greatest experience that restored my faith in humanity just a little bit. I was in the Akron area for training with TNVC and I assume my iPad was stolen. Today it pinged at someone’s house and then it pinged in the parking lot of the Basement a few hours after I locked it and left a message for the would be thief. I called and spoke with Stephanie, and after explaining what had happened she was king enough to walk to the parking lot while I pinged it. The thief had dumped my iPad in the dumpster, thankfully not too deep. I just wanted to say that Stephanie was amazing for being such a good person and helping someone with no expectation of receiving anything in return. Next time my family and I are in the Akron/waterloo area I will make sure I patronize The Basement if only to help repay a bit of the kindness shown! This is how a neighborhood restaurant does it!”
Italian • $
“Their food is so fresh and delicious. I love this place.”
Fast Food • $
“It's quiet, clean, and everyone is so pleasant! The food is really good too!
Make sure you get a Chocolate Frozen Custard Oreo Sandwich. They're AMAZING!!!”
Italian • $
“I always get the lasagna. It's better than some more expensive Italian restaurants. Unfortunately for the 1st time the noodles were a bit hard at the restaurant in Fairlawn.
The waitress was great and the mgr offered to make another one for me but I already had 2 bowls of soup and was almost already done.”
American • $
“Great food and service. Everyone is very friendly and helpful”
American • $
“We travel to Akron, Ohio at least twice a year. We love having breakfast here. The food is always delicious and the service is outstanding. The people are friendly and we find this diner to be a great start to our day. Thanks for your hard work and friendly smiles.”
Buffet • $
“Food is not the best, service was good. The countertops were dirty along with the floor by the food service. This pace is noisy. Bathroom dirty could definitely use a make over, and cleaning . New look and carpet may help with the atmosphere. Maybe some TVs with news or sports.”
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Caribbean • $
“Went in to get my father in law dinner and he had questions..the employee Anna Mae went above and beyond with her customer service and that’s one of the reasons why I will definitely continue to patronize your business..fathers in law is in wheelchair and Anna Mae came outside to answer all questions and recommend food for him..I so deeply appreciate her attentiveness to him..we loved our food also!”
Asian • $
“Food is outstanding. The food was flavorful with large portions, and the service was pleasant and timely.
Caravan House is now one of our favorite restaurants.”
Dessert
“this is my first time being here brought my oldest with me and we did the special which is the red white and blue with the little popping bubbles and i tell you what when that first bite hits it pops a bubble in you're mind and makes you wonder why you didn't get here sooner it's decent prices yummy Italian ice and ice cream and this red white blue drink is amazing come on y'all come try it out”
Sushi • $$
“The Lao food is made from scratch, healthy, and flavorful. Portion sizes are good. Always friendly service. We have eaten here 4-5 times since it opened.”
Mexican • $
“straight fire. first time trying then the burrito is like 2 meals. and was good. will definitely eat there again.”
Bar • $
“Are you kidding me?! This is by far the COOLEST restaurant I've ever been to! Lord of the Rings inspired, medieval decor, amazing food, unique and fun cocktails and mocktails and over 850 board games! This is everything I want in a place and more. Plus the service is AWESOME. Logan was our server and he made the experience even better. He was super knowledgeable, attentive and fun! My fiance and I really enjoyed ourselves! We live out towards Pittsburgh but this will most definitely be a stop every single time we're out this way. 😄”
Coffee Shops • $
“I am a coffeeaholic, But I like my coffee to have flavor. I have not gotten one thing off this menu that I haven't liked. Not one!
Honestly the cinnamon cream cold brew is to die for! This is the only coffee shop that I have found to actually give me a run for my money with my coffee that I make at home.
My only complaint is that we need more locations in Ohio. Specifically near Akron Ohio.”
American • $$
“This was my second time coming and it was just as good as the first time! Great food great service! I love that this is a Black Women Owned establishment! Ladies and gentlemen if you want a great experience, bomb food and great music stop in @Vibez the name really says it all! Let’s keep supporting our own! When the food is great, place is clean music is bumpin and service is Tea☕we gotta support!!!”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Everything here was fantastic. From time of service, atmosphere, food and cocktail selection. We ended up going here twice in a single night just to finish exploring more drinks from the menu.”
Bar • $
“Have a good time every time I stop in for a drink or 10 drinks everyone is always nice. And last few times I did notice that they fixed the sewer issue it used to have a strange smell but glas to say that seems to be over. Just kidding come on down have a cold one on me if you see me there”
Chicken Wings • $
“The atmosphere was relaxed and very friendly. The potato salad had a little too much relish, but the greens was on point and the fish and the mac'cheese was fire
This is the 3rd time my wife and I have had they food. I highly recommend this spot for ppl!!”
Bar • $
“Love the casual, laid back, neighborhood bar atmosphere. Great outdoor patio area - nicer than most. Love the garlic parm wings - my new favorite place to get wings. Staff is always friendly & music is always good.”
Chicken • $
“Do not be turned away by the fact that this is inside a gas station, while that seems a bit weird, there is a real restaurant grill kitchen and someone making the food fresh. The food is phenominal. I doordashed three piece box with potato wedges, Honey Biscuits and jambalaya. The only negative thing I can say is that I didn't get the potato wedges. The chicken was hot and tasted fresh and juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside. I love the flavor of the Cajun spices. The jumbalaya was pretty good, a bit dry but I think that was because it cooled down. The biscuits are insane.”
Coffee Shops • $
“I come here every morning and get usually the same chai everyday. They're always kind and get the orders right. And the girls working always seem to care. The only Starbucks I'll go to in the morning anymore”
“Awesome meal all around and the service was incredible”