50 Best American Restaurants near Fairlawn

“Wow, was a little worried about ordering the Cuban black bean soup figuring it would be under flavored. It was not, it was absolutely perfect. I ordered a bowl with a side salad, which was also amazing and plenty of food for a 210 lbs man. We had a younger guy waiting our table and we were very happy with our service.“

“Good food good prices. Will be a redo“

“Went here for a dinner last night and was really impressed with the food quality, service, and the price was pretty darn fair considering. Our waitress was affable and didn't mind doing some extras for my girlfriend's dish. I'd recommend this place“

“Lexi was great! Food was delicious.“

“we ordered the rib bones special tonight on door dash and it was FANTASTIC!! big meaty ribs that needed no sauce at all. I didn't know you had cukes n onions. is that on the Im store menu? really really good. highly recommend!!! the beans with brisket was amazing. everything was great. we always get consistently good food there. Thank you for all you do.“

“5 stars. .“

“The service is always amazing & the food is always top tier. I’ve been fighting a cold the last few days and all I’ve craved is their chicken noodle soup. A friend was nice enough to grab some for me and it did not disappoint. Thank you so much!“

“Al's restaurant and staff are family favorites. I often recommend Al's to travelers.“

“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.“

“My wife and I have been coming to the restaurant for many years and we have never been disappointed. Great service every time! Friendly atmosphere, supported by local people, because the food is very good. The original bar area was completely refinished and is beautiful, looks original. The dining area was also remodeled. Our go to place for Perch.“

“From start to finish - cocktails to desserts - everything was excellent. Our first visit. Everyone in our party was pleased with the restaurant selection. Divine did not disappoint. We'll definitely be back.“

“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.“

“Dean and his wife have made this a true 5 star restaurant in ambiance, food,dress and yes price. And we'll worth it. I was not expecting this in Akron Ohio this is Palm Beach, NY, London quality five star so be ready. it's our go to when I'm in town. The bar is also an Oasis.“

“Went back to Moe’s for dinner and everything was incredible. The food, service and atmosphere have always been consistently great every time we go. Whether a special occasion or date night, things are consistently great. We enjoyed the crab cakes as an appetizer, the duck breast with scalloped goat cheese potatoes as entree 1 and for entree 2, the braised short ribs in pomegranate glaze with the squash risotto.
The crab cakes were big and very dense. So good I forgot to take a picture. The risotto was incredible: very rich, creamy and not too cheesy. Extremely hard to find a good risotto in restaurants. I wish the pomegranate glaze on the short ribs was a bit more fruity but it was still incredible! The duck was good but the potatoes were the star of the dish! The goat cheese really defined all the flavors of the entree. Always look forward to returning and having another incredible meal!! We walked over to the more relaxed bar area after formal dinner and the cocktails were great. The staff on both sides was incredible as always.“

“Food is good - when they are open. Saturday at 2:30 they were already closed. If business is slow or they are shorthanded, they close. Hours are never reliable. Call first. PS - not trans-gender friendly. I know someone who was told that they can’t use the bathroom there.“

“Great food and large portions. cash only accepted.“

“I found Eddie's last year & I will not go anywhere else now. Eddie is the best chef in town, & Brandie is the best hostess ever. The food is great, reasonable priced, & the portions are enormous.“

“Everything here is good but this place has the best onion rings ever!“

“Nice service and good food.“

“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“

“Absolutely incredible, I tried the traditional Mac and cheese because if you cannot get that right, when it comes to special Mac chances are that won’t be good either. I cannot wait to go back and try some of the other menu options. The staff is extremely friendly to top it all off! Glad to have you guys in the Falls, def something different! 👏🏼🙌🏼“

“Great food! Have been in Akron for over 2 years and this is the first time going to a location down here! We did a mobile order and there was a mixup with the order, but Nick got the needed items no questions asked and super quick! Thank you Nick 🙂“

“this was my first time here, amazing“

“Dined at Fisher's last nite . Food and service was good as usual ! Was surprised by a 2.5% Credit Card Fee !!! Do give a discount for Cash ? As a retired retailer I find this in poor taste !!! I always consider this a cost of doing business!!!“

“SO DELICIOUS 😋 WE LOVE WINKING LIZARD !!!!“

“Food was really good, but the service was even better! We had the privilege of having Gracie wait on us and she was super nice, and patient as she answered all our questions. If I were to recommend one thing, I say go for the onion rings! Fresh, hot, crunchy and not greasy at all. It's definitely a place we will be coming back to.“

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

“Love this place. Great food and drinks!“

“Absolutely delicious chef specials on Thursdays! Will definitely be back!“

“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. 💜“

“Love to stop in for quick bite or a fun drink. Happy Hour is the best. The patio and deck are great in warmer temps. Great craft beer list.“

“Our Waiter Lamar was so amazing. Honestly he is one of a kind and loved having him. He was so kind, outgoing, attentive and hard working. He hands down made this visit better without expecting it. Thank you so much Lamar, may you stay blessed and I hope this gets to you 🙏🙏🙏“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“My husband and I got a night out on our own and ended up here. We started with the pickle fries and drinks. He had a peanut butter old fashion, and I went with the Dark & Stormy. I'm a fan of Gosling's Black Seal and was pleasantly surprised to see it on the menu. For our entrees, he got the Reuben and I had the Shroomin' Burger. We love seeing that they use The Farmer's Rail for their burgers - delicious, locally-raised meats. For dessert, I saw the creme brulee on the menu. it turned out to be a mango creme brulee! Such a delicate mango flavor, creamy, not overly sweet. Great service, great food... We'll definitely be back for nights out!“

“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!“

“I organized our company holiday party here. The week prior I was out sick, with walking pneumonia, working remotely. I inadvertently switched the dates and our entire company showed up the night prior to our scheduled date! The FOH manager along with the chef, staff and other management team were able to rearrange their entire evening to make our event happen. I went from extremely panicked to beyond grateful in seconds. The dinner was a success. It goes to show the level of experience and professionalism Burntwood and myself are lucky to have! 10 out of 10!“

“The food is amazing! The staff treat you like family! Love the decorations they have for each season/holiday“

“Fantastic chefs table experience for our anniversary!!! 7 courses with wine pairings! Amazing service and food!!“

“This was our first time going and it was honestly so good! It’s super refreshing to find a restaurant that does breakfast but in a healthy way! I love that most dishes have avocado as an ingredient because of the health benefits. I personally cannot eat avocado due to an intolerance but my food was still amazing even when I took it out! I got the Eggs Benedict - BLT.. I don’t even have words to describe it. The greens were crunchy, the hollandaise sauce was citrusy, the eggs were perfectly jammy while my bread was beautifully toasted and the bacon and tomato just added to it. I got it with the side of potatoes and those were perfect. I will absolutely be coming back. Also, I’m not big on coffee at all, but their coffee is so amazing that I actually had to get a bag for home.“

“Great food and service. Everyone is very friendly and helpful“

“Was driving back up from some activities when I got a real hankering for some classics. Called in and the person on takeout was extremely helpful(and patient) with my order and answering all my questions. Two of the new BIG Bangin Burgers, loaded mashed potatos(extra scallions) and a thing of mozzy sticks got me another 300 miles without stopping. Next time I'll make sure to grab some of the margarita's, from the description they are worth it!“

“I love Firehouse Tavern. It's so nice to have a good bar in the area that isn't one of the big chains. Great food, attentive staff, awesome happy hour menu, draft beers, specials, very reasonable prices. Copley needed a place like this.“

“Our dinner was fantastic, so delicious. Top notch! Our waitress Amanda is the best! So personable, caring, great at what she does, this is the second time we’ve had her , she remembered us. Next time we come, we want Amanda! Thank you for making our date night perfect“

“Really quaint atmosphere and great food! The filet mignon sliders were excellent and the pear salad was delish!“