Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Akron

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Laziza

4.9

4.9 (26)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Kent

About the restaurant

Welcome to Laziza, a modern Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Kent, Ohio. Our menu celebrates the rich flavors of the Mediterranean basin - from Greece & Italy to the Middle East, Spain, & France- while blending in contemporary techniques & local ingredients to create bold, memorable dishes. It's food that feels familiar but surprises you in all the right ways- crafted with seasonal ingredients, packed with personality, and perfect for sharing.

Set in an inviting space with a beautiful outdoor dining area, Laziza is the perfect destination for date night, group dining, or a casual night out. Pair your meal with a handcrafted cocktail or a selection from our curated wine list, and experience a true taste of modern Mediterranean fusion- right here in downtown Kent.

Whether you're joining us for a celebratory evening or a casual Sunday brunch, we look forward to sharing our table with you!

Top review

Tracy

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

We were there early and it was delightfully quiet, the service was great, the selection was amazing and the food was Delicious! We Loved it! We will be back!❤️

Vaccaro's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (1448)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Bath

About the restaurant

Vaccaro's Trattoria offers innovative Italian cuisine as well as classic favorites served in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Our pasta is made fresh daily, and all cuisines are made from scratch, good things take time! We have a stylishly newly renovated bar & an extensive & thoughtfully chosen wine list to complement our menu.

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BillVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent from the moment we walked in. We were greeted immediately by the hostess, who sat us right away. Our server, Delaney, was fantastic and provided excellent, and courteous, service. The complimentary bread was delicious, as were all of our dishes - apps, entrees and the chocolate cake we split for dessert. Great wine and cocktail choices, too! A very nice evening out! Always great service and food here, highly recommend!

Alexander Pierce Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1101)

$50 and over

American

Akron

About the restaurant

AKRON’S FINEST STEAK, SEAFOOD, PASTA, AND MORE!
We welcome you to Alexander Pierce. A casually sophisticated restaurant reminiscent of days past and a time when folks enjoyed savory meals, crafted cocktails, and personal service. Our hidden courtyard entrance awaits your arrival and beckons you to come in, sit down, and enjoy dinner the way it was meant to be!

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Tom

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Steaks were delicious. I don’t love the seafood but I don’t really like seafood as it is so I can’t hold it against them. Service was awesome.

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The Lake House Kitchen + Bar

4.6

4.6 (348)

$30 and under

Seafood

Kent

About the restaurant

Lake House Kitchen + Bar offers an intimate setting with beautiful views of the East Twin Lake and features fresh, chef-inspired seafood and American fare with great beer selection, craft cocktails and a curated wine list.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Seated promptly for our reservations. Love this place. Busy Saturday night, noise level was up there, but understandable. Food was very good, a little overcook on the app, but entrees were great. Service was prompt, friendly, not overbearing. Nice night, on a spur-of-the-moment reservation.

Galaxy Restaurant (Circle L Steakhouse & The Wine Room)

4.7

4.7 (1110)

$30 and under

American

Wadsworth

About the restaurant

CIRCLE L STEAKHOUSE:
Big bold flavors and fresh-cut steaks make the Circle L Steakhouse the biggest thing to hit these parts in quite a spell! We are devoted to freshness, innovation, and maximum value, bringing a big-city Steakhouse to Wadsworth. Circle L Steakhouse combines rustic elegance with the tranquility of a blue sky dome and falling water.

THE WINE ROOM:
Soft sophistication paired with cutting edge innovation equals a relaxed elegance in dining. The Wine Room is the result of our culinary and service teams committed to making each visit a unique experience. Supreme freshness, sublime pairings, and creations unique to the Galaxy make it much more than just a “Night Out”, it's an experience to be savored.

We do not take reservations for the Sports Bar and Patio seating. It is a first come, first serve basis.

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Diane

Dined 2 days ago

Our server was awesome, food very good. Ambiance is great but does get loud when tables are full. A bit on the pricey side, however each time we have been here, has been consistent. Definitely will return.

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The Blue Door Cafe

4.8

4.8 (269)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Cuyahoga Falls

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Cuyahoga Falls, near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Blossom Music Center, The Blue Door Cafe now also offers an elevated but casual dinner service. Showcasing an eighteen foot poured concrete bar, more spacious and comfortable seating and many other nuanced improvements, The Blue Door offers a seasonal and rotating menu featuring charred burgers, house made pastas, hand formed dumplings, air shipped seafoods, and wagyu steaks. The Blue Door proudly sources ingredients from local farms as well as nationally recognized purveyors such as Portland Maine's Browne Trading Company and Ohio's own The Chef's Garden! Dishes with a European and global flair are carefully created and prepared using techniques that draw upon and showcase the skills of our culinary team. Join us for curated whiskeys, bourbons, cocktails, beers and wines, an elegant, clean and ever improving dining room, attentive and friendly service and of course exceptional food!

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Raymond

Dined 5 days ago

Food was fantastic and the service was exceptional!!

Dean Martin's Lanning's

4.7

4.7 (1329)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Bath

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dean Martin's Lanning's, a fine dining steak & seafood experience. We offer five star, tuxedo dinner service & have a lounge area that features specialty cocktails, live music, and more. Our wine menu was awarded the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator in 2022, and we were voted locally as the best Fine Dining, Steak, Seafood, and more in Akron, Ohio. Helmed by a spectacular view of Yellow Creek, our restaurant offers a truly unique take on what fine dining means today. Why go downtown when you can stay in town?

Please note that Lanning's has a business casual dinner dress code policy. Shorts are not permitted in our main dining room. Hats, Sweatpants or Hoodies are not permitted anywhere in the establishment. No explicit or revealing clothes will be permitted along with clothing emitting offensive odors. Please visit our website for more details or call us at 330-666-1159.

To book in the bar, please select Lounge when booking your table.

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Rita

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We sat in the bar and Steven was our waiter. He was great! Very attentive and provided excellent service.

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4.8

4.8 (545)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Akron

About the restaurant

Welcome to Lala's, an upscale dining experience in the Portage Lakes. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and strive to make each visit more enjoyable than the last. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit. We recently began opening for lunch Monday through Friday and Monday night dinner. Our most popular dish is the renowned Charred Halibut from Nick Anthes on Main Street. We endeavor to make special occasions memorable for our guests, from beautiful table settings to a special dessert to conclude the evening. During the warmer months, we invite you to enjoy our beautiful patio or cozy front porch. If you prefer a fireplace table, please let us know.

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Nancy

Dined 4 days ago

Another lovely evening, great food, piano, and cocktails

D'Agnese's at White Pond

4.7

4.7 (1860)

$30 and under

Italian

Akron

About the restaurant

D'Agnese's at White Pond Akron, one of Akron’s favorite dinning destination, is located directly off the exit of I-77 and White Pond Dr. Featuring delicious Italian and American cuisine, served to you by a friendly efficient staff, within a warm and cozy atmosphere, D'Agnese's offers a truly eloquent dining experience you can enjoy inside within their casual lounge area or intimate dining room; or outside on the patio. Open daily for lunch and dinner, you can choose from a variety of incredible menu selections such as D'Agnese's, veal and chicken entrees, pan seared salmon, seafood, mouth-watering pizzas and pasta dishes. At DAgnese's, you will always find something to enjoy; and they even offer a unique Family Style dinner Sundays from 11am to 8pm. Regardless of what you order, you are guaranteed a fresh, tasty meal made with the finest ingredients and prepared in house daily.
For parties of 6 or more please call the restaurant 234-678-3612

Top review

Dale

Dined 5 days ago

Very friendly staff, prompt courteous service and the food was great … we will be back!

Kingfish Seafood

4.7

4.7 (2321)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Akron

About the restaurant

Voted Akron's "Best Seafood" restaurant, Kingfish offers a comfortable East Coast-inspired dining room while embracing the essence of coastal seafood from all regions, ensuring the best and freshest products possible. In addition to seafood, the menu features Certified Angus Beef steaks, chicken, pork, and vegetarian dishes, complemented by full bar service and an extensive wine list. The relaxed dining room includes cozy booth and table seating, a private 14-seat dining room, and semi-private dining for up to 30 guests. Kingfish is open for dinner seven days a week, with happy hour available Monday through Friday and all day on Sunday.

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JaneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had the sweetest server and I'm so sorry I did not get her name. She made the evening very special for my dad and daughter's birthday -fun for a Monday night.

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