38 Best American Restaurants in Akron

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“I did not get anything to eat. When I walked in, I saw the sign CASH ONLY. I normally do not carry cash on me. There is NO ATM on site. I didn't feel like driving to get cash and come back. Maybe the next time I'm in the area and have cash, I'll stop in.“

“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. 💜“

“This place was wonderful. I can't wait to come back with my kiddos. So many video games from years gone by, and board games too. The venue it is connected to is fantastic. Loved the atmosphere. If you are in need of quick good food, or have an afternoon to kill this spot is the place to go!“

“Four of us went, we all enjoyed our meals. Service was great also!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“We eat there every Thurs. sometimes just 3 sometimes a group of 7 or more. the staff is fantastic food is fantastic! thank you for being so accommodating!“

“BEST place for Breakfast in the PLX!!!!!“

“this was my first time here, amazing“

“I’ve been there a few times with my family. The atmosphere and service were impressive, and outstanding. During our experiences there we had Andrea as our waitress. She was very attentive, prompt and always had a smile on her face. She was very friendly and it was apparent to me she really loved her job! I would strongly recommend Wally Waffle and don’t forget to ask for Andrea!“

“Love it! Makes me miss home! Wish i could open a store right sown in Georgia! They wouldnt know what hit them!“

“Anything I've ever tried off the menu here has been delicious. They have specials for each day and I recommend trying the special of the day. Also they make great drinks ! I recommend the Jamaican Mule, I get it every time, it's delicious. Food wise you can't go wrong. The owner throws down in the kitchen, especially with the seafood and burgers. Talk about good seasoning, everything's seasoned delightfully. My favorites so far are the Shrimp Quesadillas (Tuesday is quesadilla day) , their Summit Lake fries and every Friday is fish Friday with a great deal on yellow tailed perch fried to perfection. This place is tastier than any sit down restaurant in the area trust me. 10/10“

“Hele aardige mensen en lekker gegeten!! Aanrader“

“Amazing food, really clean, nice atmosphere. The server was so sweet and on it. Can’t wait to go back“

“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!“

“First time eating here! Nice place… we sat at bar… got the special flat iron steaks and potatoes! Bar tenders were great! Potatoes were over seasoned and the bartender got us another side! Great steaks… service and not expensive! Will be back! Eat here if you have a chance!“

“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!!!“

“Love the salmon frittata. It was the first thing I tried since discovering this cool spot. I only ever get the frittata lol. I now get takeout after my long shifts as a night nurse. Be sure to add the morning meditation and a fruit bowl for the perfect breakfast.“

“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.“

“I love this place. They make the food as soon as you order it so it is always fresh. I always get the chicken pita with grilled peppers & mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and gyro sauce. I love that you can get a side of fruit, pineapple instead of chips. I highly recommended this place.“

“My favorite restaurant. Everything is delicious.“

“Lovely food (Bacon Cheeseburger with Preffered Fries is my go-to), friendly servers, quick service. I've been eating there since my late teens ^_^. Highly recommended!“

“Anytime we want fantastic food and a great drink, we go there. Honestly the best Turkey burger I have ever had. Always great service and the parking is just around the corner.“

“the chili cheese dog is magical lol. catfish and Mac and cheese is the way to go“

“If you want something more than the typical hospital cafeteria food, then try Virtues. They are located on the ground floor of Akron Summa hospital. I am at the hospital because a family member is having surgery, and this restaurant was recommended by the desk staff. You walk to the counter and order. They give you a buzzer that signals you when the order is ready. I had the signature BLT and a side Ceasar salad. The salad was good size, lettuce was crisp and fresh. The BLT is served on sourdough bread and had a chitpotle mayo that gave it a good flavor and just a tinge of heat. For expecting "hospital" food, this was a pleasant surprise. It cost me just under $20 for the sandwich, salad, and a fountain drink.“

“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.“

“The food was wonderful.... from appetizers to desserts! The staff was amazing... not just good service but great recommendations“

“Our first time here. Good service, food good. They charge if you bring in a drink??? Not right, start charging for water.“

“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.“

“Fantastic!! We went on a Sat night and got the loveboat. Great service and fantastic sushi!“

“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 🚉“

“Last night my husband and I decided to try Luciano’s. When we walked in we were greeted and asked if we wanted to try some complementary champagne. We declined because we are not drinkers but that was a great way to introduce your restaurant.
Once seated our waiter greeted us and we ordered drinks. He came back and told us about the specials. He was very detailed with his descriptions of the food. We already knew what we wanted but it was nice to know the options.
I ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and my husband ordered the table side cheese wheel.
He had a cheese wheel experience while we were in Florida on a vacation and wanted to try it again.
My Alfredo was delicious, lots of sauce and was hot! The waiter brought out the cheese wheel with my husbands cooked linguine pasta to the table. He started melting the cheese in the wheel, then put the pasta in and tossed it in the cheese! Just to clarify, the pasta is cooking on a separate pan then added to the cheese wheel to be covered in cheese. The meal was hot and delicious. The wheel does not cook the pasta!

We then ordered desserts. I ordered the cannoli dip, my husband the affogato. Both were very good.
We definitely will go back and definitely will recommend!“

“A week ago we came here for the first time and its a nice little place. We were welcomed by a very nice lady, she sat us at the table and got drinks right away. I ordered the strangers and eggs wife got French toast. The steak was probably one of the best I've had at a diner like place.
We seen other workers they were super friendly and welcoming as well .
If you are in the area I suggest that you give this gem a try. On a scale of 1 ton10 I give it a solid 9.“