Diners' Choice: Romantic 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!

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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!❤️

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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4.8

4.8 (1449)

$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 7 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!

Fleming's Steakhouse - Akron

4.8

4.8 (1462)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Akron

About the restaurant

Your Akron Fleming's is located on the corner of Route 18 (Medina Road) and Flight Memorial Parkway, just east of Route 77N in the Montrose Shopping area next to Montrose Ford. Fleming's in Akron is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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Nancy

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

16th birthday dinner with my granddaughter, she said it was the best fillet she has ever had! Plus the chocolate lava cake made it a perfect dinner with my sweet girlie

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Popular dish

Petite Filet Mignon

Experience

A Night with Paul Hobbs

Experience

Old World Discovery & New World Wonders

Lala's in the Lakes

4.8

4.8 (546)

$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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warren

Dined 3 days ago

had a wonderful birthday dinner! staff was great and made it a specia night wonderful food and dessert. slightly noisey to be romanti and upscale. price is on point

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 4 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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Experience

Discount Wine Night- Thursday

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 4 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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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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4.4

4.4 (1317)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Akron

About the restaurant

Beau's on the River
M-F Breakfast Buffet 6AM-10AM
Saturday-Sunday Breakfast Buffet 7AM-11AM
Sunday Brunch Buffet 11AM-1PM
Tuesday-Saturday Dinner 5PM-10PM

Beau's Lounge
Sunday-Thursday 11AM-11PM
Fri & Sat 11AM-12:30AM *Kitchen closes at 11PM

Beau’s on the River opened at the Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls in May of 2013. This restaurant and lounge on the river offers stunning views of the river rapids and falls with floor to ceiling windows with and innovative contemporary décor. As a sister property to Beau’s Grille at the Hilton Fairlawn, we offer a casual atmosphere with plenty of the same great food and service that the award-winning Beau’s Grille has been treating our loyal customers to for years. Executive Chef Beau Schmidt takes a unique twist on some of your old favorites with a fresh look and taste to his style of cooking. His mouthwatering plates taste even more amazing than they look.

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Bernard

Dined 3 days ago

Food was pricey but very good. As requested, we were seated in a booth with a nice view. Service was slow but attentive, preferable to feeling rushed.

Chowder House Cafe

4.4

4.4 (117)

$30 and under

Seafood

Cuyahoga Falls

About the restaurant

Chowder House Cafe is a leading provider of local and sustainable food. Nominated four times as one of the best restaurants in Northeast Ohio by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, receiving 4/4 stars by Head food writer Joe Crea. Chowder House Cafe embraces the seasonal changes of Ohio and reflect those in our menu and by offering events on our outdoor patio.

**PLEASE NOTE: Chowder House Cafe is unable to accept discounts or coupons of any type with online reservations. We appreciate your understanding.

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Donald

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

It was our first time there and it did not disappoint.

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