Location: Akron
Top Restaurants in Akron
Ohio, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Akron
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Akron, Ohio, United States. Rising from the rolling hills of the Western Reserve along the Ohio & Erie Canal, Akron is a vital heartland city and an ideal meeting point at the center of multiple major transportation routes. Surrounded by lush greenery and adjacent to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Akron is a playground for active travelers. The downtown hosts a vibrant arts scene and world class shopping. Summer brings excitement with the World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational and the All-American Soap Box Derby.
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10. Moe's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By alilodd80
We eat at Moeâs multiple times a year, and itâs always a great experience. Tonight, we had fantastic drinks (the bartenders are awesome) and flavorful entrees. I had the mahi mahi with coconut risotto. It was perfect. My husband had the Asian style short ribs. He loved the noodles and matchstick veggies. Our friends enjoyed their food and drinks as well. Sit in the bar. Have a martini. Chat with the bartenders. You wonât be sorry.
9. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By Robb G
On a recent business trip and having dinner with some new clients, they made reservations for the group. I started with the chilled lobster tail cocktail which was excellent. I had the 8 oz. Filet which was prepared exactly how I like it...medium rare. For the sides I had the sautéed spinach and mushrooms and roasted Brussels Sprouts. The food was excellent and the service was great. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very enjoyable. They have a nice wine list also that will pair perfectly with whatever your dinner choice is. I will definitely return on my next trip in the area.
8. Swensons (Montrose) Drive-In Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Home of the award-winning Galley Boy! Friendly curb runners serving up fresh, never-frozen burgers, shakes, & crispy extras since 1934!
Reviewed By saddlebr
I have been going to Swensonâs for almost 80 years. Can remember being taken there on my way to a horse show when I was 9 years old, and was told I was going to one of the great hamburger places in existence. I still feel that way, and still go there.. This restaurant is a drive in, no inside seating.
7. Gasoline Alley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By Debbi5877
So my husband and I ordered an $18.00 corned beef sandwich ( Reuben ). The meat was so fatty it was gross, the fries were horrible, like they were cooked in old grease. They were hard and in small pieces. Why would the waitress even server them? We Would have sent it back to the kitchen, but we had no time we were catching a show. When we went to the bathroom before we left, it was so disgusting that my first thought was gosh if the bathrooms are this gross what does the kitchen look like. Will definitely never go back.
6. Ken Stewart's Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By robertbW3118IA
All the steakhouse classics and then some. All well executed and served by people who take their craft seriously. Great wine selection that was very reasonably priced for this type of restaurant. We ate in the dining room but could see that had a good crowd in the bar as well. I will definitely be back.
5. Crave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By Jeanne M
This was a great find as we visit towns across the state on our biking adventure. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere seemed upscale and fun. The portions are huge which meant we ordered way too much food. We shared among ourselves and enjoyed all of it. I had the mac and cheese which was great.
4. The Rail - Akron
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
All-Ohio Burgers. All-Ohio Beer. All-Ohio Camaraderie. The Rail is all about keeping it local. From our locally sourced burgers and sandwiches to our all-Ohio craft beer taps to our old-school, hand-dipped milkshakes, we locally source as many ingredients
Reviewed By Ted K
This place screams local. They use a lot of quality locally sourced ingredients, serve local OH beer, etc. They have a lot of interesting custom burgers- and have different meat or vegan options. Their tots are to die for- a mashed potato ball with shredded hash browns rolled in it then fried. Never had anything like it before that probably not that good for me but it was incredibly good tasting. Burgers were phenomenal and couldnât say enough good things about the service. Thoroughly answered any questions and were very attentive. Definitely have this place down for a return visit!
3. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Flemingâs Steakhouse is the ultimate steakhouse destination for people seeking a stylish, lively and contemporary dining experience. Nationally renowned for our USDA Prime beef and steakhouse fare, Fleming's is equally celebrated for the âFlemingâs 100â,
Reviewed By Grantmale
Been here right after they opened and was so disappointed. After all these years i never came back until tonight. Chad was our server and he was simply tops! The service, the quality of food and the whole experience was 5 stars. Iâll be back, great seasoning and the Fleming potatoes were most amazing. Everything was tops!
2. Swensons (North Akron) Drive-In Restaurants
Overall Ratings
4 based on 826 reviews
Home of the award-winning Galley Boy! Friendly curb runners serving up fresh, never-frozen burgers, shakes, & crispy extras since 1934!
Reviewed By Jayjay099
Looking at the reviews:) And what I heard from locals, we stopped for ice cream:) Our expectations fail way short:( We ordered two sundae's:) One chocolate and the other a brownie:) Both came the same way. The brownie came packed by itself, and it was stone cold hard. The ice cream came in a styrofoam dixie like cup. The ice cream wasn't even to the top of the cup and really didn't look much more than 1/2 a scoop. It was simply poorly done and NOT worth the nearly $3.00:( Wait time for this little cup of ice cream was way to long on a non-busy day:( Quality of the ice cream was average at best:(Hi there,We are sorry to hear that your visit to our North Akron location left you disappointed. We would like to make this right and hear more about your visit. Please email me at [email protected] with your name, phone number, and a copy of this review. A team member will reach out to you.Again, our apologies and we hope to hear from you soon!Kelcey M.Swensons Drive-In Restaurants
1. Diamond Deli
Overall Ratings
5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By kittcat1217
My son and I went in following the lunch rush. By now most places are over people and are not the most friendly. This experience was nothing like that! Everyone behind the counter was so friendly and talkative. It wasnât the fake friendly either, it was genuine and sincere. They talked to my son and made jokes with him. They made the experience even better for us as first timers! The sandwichâs are so good! Fresh veggies and toasted perfectly! Tons of options to chose from! I canât wait to go back and try a new one! Definitely filling!
