22 Best Bar & Grill near Kent

“Great family owned business great staff awesome food and very welcoming environment! Highly recommended!“

“great service, outstanding ribs and smoked wings. pricing was a good value. worth the parking hassle“

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

“Our group went to Papa Don's Pub last night before a concert at the Goodyear Theater. What a fantastic place. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The foid was very good and they easily accomodated my wheat allergy. Thanks fir adding to our wonderful evening!“

“We recently had our rehearsal dinner here and couldn’t be more pleased with the staff and food!! We highly recommend visiting and we can’t wait to come back.“

“Great food and friendly staff“

“Great atmosphere, service and food. The Stowaway fries were really good. Just 2 observations:
1. The appetizers were lukewarm. They would have been way better if they were hot inside.
2. The machine-made hamburger patty was a little out of place in my opinion. Everything else seemed like it was made by a chef. A real hand-made burger would be a big draw for me and would have me coming back for more. It would be the new old Louie's Bar & Grille that I miss so much.“

“Stopped in on a whim for a burger and fries. OH MAN....am I glad we did - this was by far, one of the best, if not the best burger I have had in a very long time. My husband agreed. There was nothing at all to complain about. The bartender was our server, and he was super as well.“

“This was an amazing gem we stumbled on with the family. The service was great, food was amazing, and the Christmas decorations were mesmerizing!! Kudos to the owners and staff. This place is our new favorite place!“

“We had a large group lunch at Firehouse. Atmosphere was great. All orders were correct. Food was served hot and fasted great. The server Emily was fantastic. Will be back“

“Food so delicious! Shout out to the cook!!! Very nice place to have a meal and drinks.“

“Definitely worth stopping in if you’re in the area. Best food and you can’t beat the prices!!“

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“On Thursday night there is a trio of fun bartenders , Allie , Micaela, and Monica. Always in a great mood and very attentive to your needs. The food is top notch sports bar type and well prepared. The selections are across the board and have never had a bad meal.“

“wonderful bartender love her ❤❤“

“Easy access from 76 West a road we travel 2-3 times per year. We will now plan our trip around eating here! Absolutely amazing food, great presentation and so much of it!! Prices were fantastic, almost like they forgot to raise them for the last 10 years. The quantity was so much we all went home with extra that will easily make lunch tomorrow and maybe even dinner too! This is a hidden gem. The best part was Cheryl our server. She was superb. Happy, excited, full of energy and loud. I say loud because that was a huge benefit. It’s an open atmosphere and it wasn’t noisy at all but she spoke so sharp and clear and I just really liked her. She is also the person that answered the phone when I called 3.5 hours East of her asking if they would be open when we arrived. Her personality really sold me on the phone that this is the place I wanted to take my family to eat dinner before we continued our trip West. 💯❤️ everything ‼️“

“What are Hidden Gem this place is! I recently started coming here because I play cards across the street. For some reason I always thought that this place was just going to be a hole in the wall kind of bar, but I was very much mistaken! The staff is great, the drinks are great, everybody that goes there knows everybody. It's just like cheers! The food, especially the wings, are awesome! Best part is, you're definitely not going to break the bank by coming here to have a good time.“

“Nice place to hang out. Bartenders were really nice and helpful. Saves me money by making what I wantes a meal. vibe is great! Not a ton of people, but steady stream. Lights were dimmed a little, has a very warehouse feel to it. Prices are decent. Food is good, good selection̈ to choose from. Would recommend to anyone.“

“We love going there. Jaime Knepper is one of the bartenders and he is amazing. He is always polite, helpful and attentive. He is one of the reasons we keep coming back.“

“I would give this place more than five stars if I could. I've eaten there several times and I don't have a single bad thing to say. I love that someone put a lot of thought and making the atmosphere so creatively done. Livewood edges on the bar in areas, the bar stools, and the way some tables are literally attached to the bar makes this place different in the best kind of way.“

“Went to the Hudson Oak and Embers for my birthday! I highly recommend the pulled pork and the Mac and cheese! Don't forget to get the pulled pork nachos as an appetizer! The staff was very nice and professional! Don't be shy go and check out the Hudson Oak and Embers!!“

“TL;DR: Worth another try after many disappointing visits.

I’ve been coming to this Wing Warehouse location for quite some time. I wouldn’t call myself a regular, but I visit often enough to notice trends in both service and food quality.

I was hesitant to come back based on my experiences so far this year. Like many other reviewers noted, service had become consistently poor—10–20 minutes before anyone acknowledged the table, servers acting annoyed by your presence, and 45 minutes to an hour wait times for even a basic wing order.

That said, I wanted to watch some college rivalry games and eat wings. After reading recent reviews that echoed my past experiences (just to see if things changed), I decided to come anyway since I wasn’t in a rush and knew what I was getting into.

This visit was completely different.

I sat down and was greeted within one minute by Skylar. Drinks came out promptly. Orders were taken efficiently. The wings arrived in a very reasonable amount of time—exactly what should be expected at any restaurant, but very unexpected here based on recent history. It was a genuinely pleasant surprise.

I was so caught off guard that I ended up chatting with Skylar about it. The decline in service hasn’t gone unnoticed by the servers who actually care, and hopefully the owner. I understand that not every server will be great and that finding the right people takes time—but the difference is immediately obvious when you get someone who takes pride in their work.

I could easily list which servers are excellent and which are not, but instead I’ll continue leaving reviews that recognize exceptional service when it happens—and call out when it doesn’t.

So, thank you to Skylar for single-handedly restoring my willingness to remove this restaurant from the naughty list. Without this experience, this review would have gone in a very different direction, and I likely wouldn’t have returned.

To the owner: I know staffing is difficult, but the underperformers are obvious—and so are the standout employees. Consider cutting loose those who consistently hurt the experience and recognizing the ones who genuinely care, whether through bonuses, incentives, or profit sharing if that isn’t already happening. It makes a real difference.

Oh, I almost forgot: Even when the wait time is long between ordering and receiving the food, the food is usually very good. Rarely have I ordered something that I didn't like or that wasn't prepared properly. Wing flavors are always fabulous! I will say... If you're going to order something to-go and you don't live in the immediate area to be able to consume it quickly... it's probably not going to be as good as if you ate it at the restaurant. Tried that with nachos once. It didn't go very well! But never had horrible quality food dining in.“