50 Best American Restaurants near Fairlawn

“Such an adorable old fashioned place! We visited for lunch on a Sunday while visiting the area. Lots of options on the menu, food wasn't that great ; probably a step up from bar food, was disappointed. Staff was friendly and service was fast. Overall atmosphere was great. Sidenote: Ranch is nasty.“

“Food portions and the food was excellent! There were clothes on tables on half and the bar side with seating outside also. Didn't expect cloth tabletops but if that's your goal for the night that's cool. The bar/tavern side is def cool. Service was pretty good. Server took a while to let us know the seasonal beers on tap but overall the service was good.“

“Good food good prices. Will be a redo“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Moe helped me to arrange a wonderful luncheon in her dining room after my Mom's funeral service for cousins and friends. Moe was so kind with great suggestions. Her staff, particularly John, were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere with linen and fresh flowers was lovely. The food was great and the service terrific. A few guests had dietary restrictions Moe was happy to accommodate. Everyone in attendance was complimentary. Thank you Moe, John and all involved. A 5 star experience.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“We went on a Friday night and it was very busy so we were sat upstairs. It was quieter upstairs so it was easier to talk. Bartenders Sean and Audry were great. She recommended the Ricotta Red pizza w/cauliflower crust, fabulous suggestion. Food came out fast and hot. It has a very nice atmosphere with a good selection of beer. Audrey was knowledgeable about the beer. Sean was great to talk with.“

“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.“

“Nice service and good food.“

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

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

“this was my first time here, amazing“

“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.“

“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“

“Love this place. Great food and drinks!“

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

“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! 👏🏼🙌🏼“

“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.“

“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!“

“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. 💜“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“The food and place was absolutely amazing! Great views and atmosphere, accompanied by great service with our server Liz!! She was extremely attentive with us, friendly, kind and worked well with my dietary restrictions! Definitely will be back to dine here with Liz!“

“The wife and I made a day trip to Akron to pick up something and thought we’d stop in for breakfast. Very friendly staff. Seated promptly and the waitress reviewed the specials and let us look at the menu for a minute. The owner came out and talked about some of the specials and brought us a sample treat. We ordered a couple of the eggs Benedict daily specials (one was the classic and the other was corned beef). We upgraded the hash browns to Mystic potatoes (cheesy hash browns). Everything was delicious! The cheesy hash browns were phenomenal and the Benedicts were both very good. My wife also got some pancakes which were cooked perfectly! There was enough food to bring some home for tomorrow! Highly recommend!“

“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’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!“

“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“

“At Applebee’s Grill + Bar, the food was amazing as always! What truly made our experience stand out was the exceptional service from Todd. We were a party of five celebrating my mom’s birthday, and he went above and beyond to make it special. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect. If you get the chance, definitely ask for Todd, you won’t be disappointed!“

“I absolutely love this place! I can't wait until the open for the season again! Spanish Dogs and a extra large root beer float! ?“

“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!“

“We had the Shrimp alla Vodka and the Honey Balsamic ”First Class” Airline Chicken. Both were spectacular. The shrimp dish had a nice kick to it and the chicken was cooked perfectly, crispy skin and moist breast meat. The proprietor stopped by our table and was quite congenial. Our waiter Danny was top notch and had an encyclopedic knowledge of the menu.cocktails and wine were perfect accompaniments. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening.“