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Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Akron

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Akron? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Laziza restaurant
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!❤️
A photo of Alexander Pierce Restaurant 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!

Top review
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.
A photo of The Battleground Mexican Kitchen restaurant
4.8
4.8 (14)
$30 and under
Mexican
Kent
About the restaurant
The Battleground Mexican Kitchen specializes in traditional Mexican food – street tacos, churros, pozole, tamales, mole, empanadas, and other dishes representative of several regions of Mexico. This is not TexMex – every tortilla is handmade to order, the salsas made fresh daily. We also have a full bar serving a variety of cocktails, house margaritas, and Drink Your Values (DYV) beer. DYV sales support organizations working on local community projects. Reservations are recommended, but not required! Amazing Mexican food, cocktails, and craft beer. Come and join us.


Top review
RickVIP
Dined 4 days ago
One of our favorite places. The outside area is great for dinner this time of the year and the service was outstanding. We had the shredded beef and the Mahi, both were excellent.
A photo of D'Agnese's at White Pond restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1861)
$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
Ed
Dined 5 days ago
The vibe was great, the food was delicious, and the cocktails were perfectly prepared.
A photo of The Blue Door Cafe restaurant
4.7
4.7 (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!
Top review
Raymond
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Food was fantastic and the service was exceptional!!
A photo of Kingfish Seafood restaurant
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.
Top review
JaneVIP
Dined 7 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.
A photo of El Patron Tequileria restaurant
4.6
4.6 (187)
$30 and under
Mexican
Akron
About the restaurant
El Patron Tequileria & Cuisine features true traditional Mexican cuisine and street tacos. Our focus is to provide a clean meal with the best quality ingredients. We source various offerings on our menu from local farms and local butchers. We prepare everything in house and in small portions to increase our quality. Our main event is tequila. With over 130 different types of tequila and mezcal, you have an endless option of cocktails, flights, and sipping tequilas at hand. Elevate your experience and enquire about our private tequila pairing dinners. These dinners showcase true Mexican culinary execution and curated tequila pairings with every bite. El Patron Tequileria is a newfound pioneer in traditional homestyle Mexican kitchen that veers away from your typical midwestern Mexican restaurant. Our property provides a comfortable dining space, elegant bar, lounge, private room and our main highlight, our outdoor rooftop patio and bar that overlooks the Downtown Akron cityscape.
Top review
Jennifer
Dined 7 days ago
Everything - drinks, food, service - was wonderful but the restaurant was a bit warm - Thermostat said 81.4 degrees.
A photo of Beau's Grille at DoubleTree by Hilton restaurant
4.5
4.5 (806)
$30 and under
American
Akron
About the restaurant
Beau's Grille is the award winning restaurant at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn Hotel and Suites. For over 20 years, Chef Beau Schmidt and his staff have prepared each item with the freshest ingredients. With a menu of more than 18 appetizers, sit back, relax and enjoy an incredible meal in a comfortable, yet contemporary atmosphere.

The Beau's Grille Terrace is the place to be this summer. Open year round with comfortable seating, TVs, a fireplace, and overhead heating, it was voted best outdoor patio in the 2013 and 2014 Beacon's Best and the 2014 Akron Life Magazine Best of Akron awards.

Join us for Happy Hour in our Lounge Monday 12pm-6:30pm and Tuesday - Friday 2pm-6:30pm!

Visit https://beausgrille.com/entertainment/ to see our Live Entertainment Schedule!

Top review
KimVIP
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
Great service and food. The super foods salad is so delicious!
A photo of Luciano's restaurant
4.3
4.3 (1796)
$31 to $50
Italian
Akron
About the restaurant
Luciano's is a Fine Dining Italian Restaurant on the edge of downtown Akron, in the swanky Northside District. The restaurant showcases an elegant dining space, private rooms, modern bar and spacious open-air patio. Private Chefs Tables may be reserved or treat yourself to the authentic Italian dinner menu. Join us soon for an evening to remember!
Top review
Dina
Dined 7 days ago
The food was delicious and the ambiance was very nice. I loved the champagne we got when we sat down, it was a nice touch. I can't wait to come back!
A photo of Burntwood Tavern - Cuyahoga Falls restaurant
4.3
4.3 (352)
$30 and under
American
Akron
About the restaurant
Burntwood Tavern is a place where rustic and modern elements mend seamlessly to create a casually-stylish environment. Meeting friends for a quick bite, stepping out for a quick drink, or a place to host your next large celebration - Burntwood is your one stop destination on the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cuyahoga Falls Historic reclaimed barn wood, exposed brick, massive wooden beams complemented by hand blown glass lighting and contemporary touches.create a bright, inviting, and character-filled space for travelers, families, and traditionalist Clevelanders alike. The warm and welcoming atmosphere provides the perfect showcase for its straight forward, chef driven menu of smoked and wood grilled food including prime rib of beef, baby back ribs, faroe island salmon and fresh salads along with sandwiches served with hand cut fries. The bar serves handcrafted cocktails, constructed with fresh juices and house-infused flavored vodka and bourbon, as well as local offerings from a diverse craft beer list. Burntwood Tavern is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour, after work crowds, and is a great place to meet for cocktails and conversation. Brunch and a make your own Bloody Mary Bar is also offered on Saturdays and Sundays.
Top review
Donna
Dined 6 days ago
Great early dinner…food was delicious and we had great service…
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