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.“

“Good food good prices. Will be a redo“

“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.“

“Very cute spot, and chill. Great service, our waitress Deb was super helpful finding me a meal i could safely eat with celiac. The food was pretty quick especially considering they customized a few items for me, and everyone was happy with what they got.“

“Lexi was great! Food was delicious.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely delicious chef specials on Thursdays! Will 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!“

“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.“

“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. 💜“

“tacos ..delicious and also queso cheese dip🥰“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“As someone who’s picky, this is a must experience place. Anything and everything that was fried in the tallow was amazing (I don’t eat fried foods usually). The Red Ricotta pizza, 10/10, smash burger solid. Great draft selection, cocktails were made with detail, fresh basil, and fresh mint.

The architecture and vibe is top notch. Saturday night and the 90s country was playing just loud enough. Not annoyingly can’t hear the person next to you loud, but enough to remind you it’s Saturday night and live music/fireworks is in route.

Lastly and most importantly, seeing the owners running food, washing glasses, and laughing with their employees tells you all you need to know. You can only wish the best for people of that character!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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 my first time here, amazing“

“Nice service and good food.“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

“Our go-to neighborhood spot. Best salads in the Falls. Maybe the best fries in the Falls as well. Always get great service and delicious food. The long tenured people who work there make you feel like family. Great spot!“

“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!“

“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! 👏🏼🙌🏼“

“Place is great. Loved the vibe. Not trying to be something that it is not.
Food was amazing. Liked wings, loaded fries, hamburgers.
All good.
Prices were strangely low!
Had to wait 40 min for dinner, but was good.“

“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.“

“Had my wife and I had dinner before the Blossom Music Center, The Guess Who concert. Made reservations for 5:00 pm it was pretty crowded. But we were seated immediately. I have the Fish and Chips, my wife had the Flat Bread Pizza, both excellent. Got out in 45 minutes, took about 20 minutes to get to Blossom in time for the concert. Servuce was great. This resturant is right on the Cuyahoga River, nice views. Also the blown glass light fixtures by Glass Assylum, in Chagrin Falls where fantastic. We'll be back“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“My favorite restaurant. Everything is delicious.“

“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.“

“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“

“Our server was Carl, best server we have had in along time! We had just come from another restaurant where we waited for 30 minutes and received no service and decided to go to Longhorn. So glad we did! Carl was great, the food was prepared perfectly and we had a really wonderful time! Highly recommend going Wed through Sun and asking for Carl. You will not be disappointed! I left my receipt behind and cannot complete the Longhorn survey, darn it! 😀 Will be back again and will ask for Carl!“