I was looking for a special place to celebrate my birthday while I was in town for a night. A friend of mine had recommended this place so I booked a spot at the bar on OpenTable. They did such a great job of celebrating me for my birthday with a glass of wine and a birthday card waiting for me. I loved walking into this place. It had such a cool vibe. They had a ton of things that were gluten-free that made my life easier, including fried calamari and artichokes, which were delicious. I had the Chef special which was cod and orzo. The cod was probably the best I've had in a really long time. The bartenders were so friendly so nice and really good at suggesting menu items. They had an extensive drink menu and the smoked old-fashioned smelled amazing although I didn't get that. I wasn't 100% impressed with my drinks, but that had nothing to do with the way that they were made just my personal preference. The next time I'm back in Akron, I will be stopping at Alexander Pierce for another meal. read more

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Very nice better restaurant. Plan on a delicious meal with a drink and appetizer for about $150. There are steaks and seafoods. My favorite is the double pork chop. Hubs added a King Crab leg to his steak. Meals include a side. Brittany and her sidekick, Sam, knew the menu and kept the table clean. Happy hour is from 4-6 pm. There is also bottle wine discount night. Ask for a tour of the building. There are a lot of rooms to learn about. We like this venue. read more

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Make sure to save room for dessert at Alexander Pierce! This massive slice of delicious Chocolate Cake is definitely big enough to share and the perfect end to a phenomenal meal! Excellent service as always! Make sure to ask for Brittany as your server! She ensures every bite and sip is perfection! Plenty of parking available in the parking lot! We will absolutely be back! read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Alexander Pierce provides multiple dining experiences. We have been there several times to eat in their main dining room, which is classy, warm, and inviting. We also rented one of their movie suites for a private birthday celebration. The movie suites provide the same menu as the dining room, but you have your own private bathroom, and then you can enjoy watching a movie of your choice in large comfortable recliners. Both the dining room and the movie suites have service that is impeccable. The food is well prepared and delicious. The servers are friendly and very accommodating. This is an amazing restaurant with lots of options, and is certainly a hidden gem in East Akron. read more

I had an amazing time here for my BDAY,The service is top notch and Brittney are server very attentive.The food was amazing flavorful but lemme tell about very rich and tasty Carrot Cake the best I've ever had hands down moist and wonderful for my soul we had a party of six and everyone was happy with the food service and the ambiance.Grrrreat job AP read more

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Cute and cozy, steak/seafood/fresh pasta on menu, drinks were well made , wine pours as expected. Bartenders were friendly & efficient. Cheese on French onion soup was so flavorful. Filet so tender could cut with a butter knife . Shrimp on shellfish tower was probably biggest I've ever had ( & I have had a lot !) didn't love oysters and they were huge too and I prefer smaller ones . Decor was 20s cheeky vibe - would recommend & go back read more

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We had the most incredible time at Alexander Pierce! My mom and I were lucky to find this gem and had the most delicious food I think I've ever had in my entire life. The warmed spinach salad, chicken bruschetta, and brussel sprouts were all next-level good! We were so lucky to be taken care of by Amaya - she was kind and knowledgeable! The entire vibe of the restaurant was magical. So charming, and this story of the whole building is amazing. Jessica, the manager, took us on a tour afterwards and I was incredibly impressed. 10/10 - I cannot speak highly enough about the food we had, the people we met, and the experience that we had at Alexander Pierce. Oh, do yourself a favor and go ahead and order the carrot cake. I promise you won't regret it! read more

Absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere & ambiance Great food. Great service. Top notch specials. read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Truffle fries and ribeye - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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This could be one of the coolest hidden gems in this city. I was brought here by my work colleague (aka "the boss") who recently was here and had a tour of what they offer. Before I dive into dinner, I'll tell you that they have rooms to stay in, permanent residents in the building, a gym, smaller areas for meetings, smaller more intimate rooms for dining or movie watching, a private speakeasy with cigar bar...just amazing. Now let's get to dinner. Our server Brittany provided a robust specials option and explained the menu so it wasn't so daunting. She was fantastic! I started with the French onion soup. I am not exaggerating when I say that this was the most flavorful broth I've ever had. I inhaled the soup. I had the cavatelli al Burro but no mushrooms. Hand made noodles. Fresh vegetables. Added two jumbo shrimp (blackened- another recommendation from Brittany, thank you!) there was also not a bite left. No room for dessert but I know that if I'm ever back in town, I'd love to try some other things like their steaks and seafood! Thanks to the team here for an amazing dinner. I'll be back- read more

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We had an amazing time at Alexander Pierce for our date night. This was one of the best meals we've had in a long time. For starters, we ordered the calamari as well as oysters. My wife made the comment that it was the best calamari she's ever had. It was absolutely delicious. I then had a Small Caesar salad and the Ribeye for my entree. You could tell that the ribeye was very high quality as it melted in my mouth on every bite. It was also cooked exactly how I ordered it, medium rare. The drink selection was extensive and we were able to identify a few and we're not disappointed. As for the service, our waitress was very attentive and helped guide us through our food and drink selections. The ambiance of the restaurant was very cool and gave off an old school Italian vibe. They even had this little cigar lounge area that I was able to indulge in after our meal. I can honestly say it was the perfect spot for date night and we will definitely be back to try many of the entrees we had a hard time passing on for the first go round. read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Ribeye Steak cooked to perfection - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This restaurant never disappoints. I chose to host a small surprise party in one of their private rooms recently. I coordinated everything through Jessica who was extremely professional, responsive and focused. She made sure everything went smoothly throughout the entire evening. Our guests arrived and were greeted with appetizers and cocktails. We arrived and pulled off the perfect surprise. Our servers, Rebecca and Ryan, were both attentive and so very nice. Always tough to get 18 delicious meals to come out correct in a timely fashion, but they pulled it off. In all, it was a wonderful evening. many of our guests were first timers, and they all said they would be back. Thanks to AP for a very memorable and pleasant evening. read more

I am thoroughly underwhelmed. The vesper martini is interesting because it has lemon juice which is overpowering. The interior reminds me of old Las Vegas (but the quality fell substantially short). I am not a fan of this fine dining restaurant having paper over the table and the server writing their name in crayon. The French onion soup smelled great, but was disappointing. I think the onions could have been caramelized more and the broth reduced more because it tasted thin/watery. The soup didn't have any layers of flavor; even though I was told it took 4 days to make, it tasted as if a carton of beef broth was warmed with dried rosemary and onions and then served. When I first tasted the soup, it tasted like watered down Stouffer's stove top stuffing. The filet was so chewy and not like any prime steak I've had. It was not tender whatsoever. It was not enjoyable. I ate it just because I was hungry and not because I liked it. The scallops that I added were the best part of the meal. The creamy espresso martini is also very good and made me not leave fully disappointed. I booked it saying I had a special occasion but nobody asked me about it. I was looking forward to a spectacular meal, but I left extremely disappointed. The best part about eating here is the free parking. EDIT: Thank you for responding to my review. While I do understand checking on your guests (the service was good and not mentioned in my review), what would it have added to comment on that when I'm commenting on the dishes I received in the moment? I would not have been served a better or true prime steak; I would not have been served a delicious French onion soup. How would you address my concerns about the food? read more

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The presentation of the pork chop selection was beautiful. The ambience of the restaurant was warm and relaxing with service as gracious as I anticipated. Rachael our server was top notch with information about wine selections. Definitely will return to this restaurant again and again. read more

We go to Alexander Pierce every year for our anniversary. This year we celebrated 5 years! Always great service, food, atmosphere, etc. We ordered the special which was a 14oz ribeye that was served table side with tallow (sp?) butter drizzled over the steak that then dripped on two lobster tails (insert drooling). The dinner came with two sides and salads that was more food than the four of us could eat. Every bite was delicious. The drinks and two bottles of wine we shared were wonderful as well. Thank you Alexander Pierce for being a big part of our celebration every year. We look forward to our next visit. read more

Repeat customer here - food is superb and the staff is amazing. HIGHLY recommend. Shrimp cocktail is amazing. The scallops are spectacular. The calamari is awesome. read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Filet Oscar style with scallops and asparagus - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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We enjoyed our team dinner last night with Brittany as our server. She was AMAZING, fun, informative, and really made our dinner a five-star experience. The food was truly incredible, and the vibe was even better. We will be back and will be requesting her directly! read more

I drove one hour from Wooster to meet an old friend for dinner and conversation at Alexandr Pierce. The host seated us at a convenient booth rather than a tiny table. Our waitress Desi introduced herself and asked for our drink orders. She said she'd give some time to review the menu and would detail the special and answer any questions. We ordered a Negroni and a Smoked Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned. They were both well executed and delicious. We ordered the featured BlueFin appetizer and the Calamari Misto appetizer. The presentation was excellent and they were both delicious. I then ordered Oysters Rockefeller. My friend doesn't do oysters. After much cajoling he tried one and found they were delicious. We were equally impressed with the Bluefin appetizer. During the entire meal Desi was always attentive without being hovering. I asked Desi about the Riesling and Pinot Gris by the glass. She suggested the Pinot Gris. It was an excellent choice to accompany the dishes.we settled in on the Double Cut Duroc Pork Chops and the Frutti di Mare pasta. The pork chop was delicious and expertly cooked and presented with Asparagus. My Frutti di Mare pasta was delicious. The mussels, shrimp and scallops were perfectly prepared and served on hollow spaghetti with a bright sauce of cherry and grape tomatoes. We ended the night with the house made creme brûlée garnished with fresh fruit. I had asked for coffee to accompany the dessert and end the meal. Desi provided professional service and advice. All of our food was delivered timely and we never felt rushed. We had plenty of time for have leisurely conversation and at no time were we interrupted from enjoying our exceptional meal. This was my first meal at Alexander Pierce. It will not be my last. I will be spreading the word for the hidden gem restaurant. read more

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Great food, great ambiance, great wine selection. Service was great and very helpful in choosing wine and menu selections. read more

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Our dinner was delicious and perfectly done, beginning to end. The calamari was tender and succulent, raw oysters fresh and meaty. My Norwegian salmon was cooked to a perfect medium, and melted in my mouth. My husband's pork chop was amazing and I had to keep stealing bites. Your service is always fantastic and the setting is quiet and festive. Thank you for such a wonderful meal! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect when we made reservations for dining and a movie here. We wanted to do something low key for my mom's 89th birthday. I liked the idea of eating in a theatre but did not want theatre quality food. I came across AP on line. The entrance is a little hidden away but worth the look. We were greeted immediately and were led to our suite. Apparently this building used to be a hotel so basically our suite was the size of a hotel room. We entered into the dining area which was already prepared for 5. There was one large table and a buffet. We had our own private restroom and around the corner we entered into a theatre room with lounge chairs and a big screen. And Just for the 5 of us. Their food is awesome and certainly pricey but the quality was impeccable. This is a NICE dinner out. We talked around the table while we waited for our food. We began the movie on the tv in the dining area and once everyone was done eating moved ourselves and the movie to the theatre. Popcorn was made available. Of course movie theater candy was for sale in our room along with options for desert. Rachel was our server and she was very accommodating and friendly. We stayed put while Rachel did all the work. There is a call button in the room should you need her and she was always readily available for us. One thing we were not aware of is that you can be seated for 2 hours and anytime beyond that is $30 per hour for the suite. We needed one additional hour. As I looked around the place seemed to be filled with a number of different size dining areas for private parties. All in all it was great and I'm already making plans to return. read more

I have been here twice and had the filet the first time and seafood pasta the second. Both were outstanding. This visit we tried the baked Alaska and my wife loved it. Enough said. Service is excellent and small details are important. One example is the glasses are polished to perfection- see the pictures. The restaurant is behind the building. They have a great entrance and a rat pack vibe, old school style. Highly recommended read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Polished to perfection - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Celebrated our sister-in-law's retirement here and everyone had an amazing meal. Chelsea and Sam took tremendous care of us. This is our favorite fine dining restaurant in Akron and not as expensive as the others. read more

We chose Alexander Pierce for our wedding anniversary. We normally have our go to special occasion restaurants. However, we wanted to try something new. First impression, it was a little hard to locate as it's tucked away. Our gps took us to an upper parking lot that belonged to an apartment. Luckily, there was a sign that noted AP parking below so I'm assuming this happens frequently. Overall, it was a good experience. Everyone was super friendly. Upper management checked on us a few times to ensure that our dining experience was good. Our waiter was very charismatic. The food and drinks were excellent. However, a couple things that led to a 4 star review. We were seated at 7 and didn't receive our drinks until almost 7:40. I understand the bar was busy but almost 40 minutes for a drink is long. The other thing, price. We frequent many upscale establishments. However, I've never seen where a restaurant itemizes everything. I ordered a dirty martini. They charged for a drink, then an up charge for grey goose. Then 60 cents for each olive. It's minor and maybe I've never noticed this before as most restaurants just charge one price and don't show an itemization. It was just a little off putting to see an itemization especially for garnishes. All in all, we will probably return in the future for drinks and apps as it's very close to the house. However, I don't know if we will do dinner again. read more

I went for the oyster week special. My experience was good. Customer service 10/10. My pasta was simply okay and you really can't mess up oysters. I'd go back! read more

We finally made it to the Alexander Pierce Restaurant! I wife told me about the new restaurant right before Covid and honestly I forgot about it. Anyhow, I ran across this gem a couple weeks ago when I was researching a fun new restaurant to go to with friends. The best thing about this restaurant is honestly the service. They treat you so unbelievably nice. It's ridiculous. I had a steak which I thought was good and the French onion soup was also very delicious as well. I tell you what, make sure you save room for dessert because I had some beignets and they were extremely delicious. read more

After my last trip, I was not sure I would visit again but here we go: 1) seafood tower- solid. 2) filet - soooo much better than last time. Cooked medium rare and whatever was smothered over it was very good 3) service was great. 4) they didn't have veuve on the menu and we had two bottles 5) service was excellent I won't wait two years to return the next time! read more

Food is phenomenal. Ambiance is esthetically pleasing. Staff is friendly. Service can be slow, but worth it. I've never had a bad anything here. Thank you! read more

We dined at Alexander Pierce for the first time a few weeks back, which resulted in mixed feelings The walkway to the restaurant was charming - outdoor seating illuminated with twinkling white lights on little trees. The decor inside was a strange mix of both modern and out-dated decor (though I did really appreciate the circular booth seating options that allowed us to sit next to rather than across from each other). As for the food/drinks: -AP Stuffed Meatball ($12)- a good solid large meatball, though certainly not impressive enough to justify its price tag -Charcuterie Board ($24)- generous portions of well-paired cheeses and meats. Especially loved the sweet pickle slices. However, at its price, I would've expected some more unique cheeses -Local Green Salad w/Lemon Tumeric Ginger Vinaigrette- pleasantly surprised by the dressing and would gladly buy an entire bottle of it. -Artisan Caesar- intended to get the caesar dressing w/the local greens that came with the grill selection, but apparently just saying "caesar" means subbing in an entirely different salad. Solid dish nonetheless. -Prime Bone-In Ribeye, Medium rare ($72)- the meat itself was seasoned well, but was cooked rarer than rare. Even without cutting into it, the center of the steak was just as squishy as a raw steak. They re-fired it, which helped somewhat, but it remained rare at best. I did enjoy the fried scallions on top though! -Prime Filet Mignon, Medium rare ($62)- wonderfully seasoned with flavor well distributed throughout the steak. A bit rarer than requested, but still acceptable. -Au Gratin- super creamy and comforting. More potato-forward than cheese/cream-forward. -Loaded Baked Potato- as good as loaded baked potato gets. Great balance of ingredients and super fluffy/tender interior. -Blackberry Lemon Grass - loved this drink! It tastes like how a really good fruity shampoo smells, but in a good way and not in a soapy way -Cucumber Wasabi - more of a cucumber drink as the wasabi mostly sunk to the bottom -Bees Knees - quite strong, but otherwise not too memorable Overall, while we enjoyed ourselves, the quality and consistency do not seem to justify the steep price tag. For example, the bone-in ribeye at Marble Room in Cleveland costs just about the same as the one at AP, but its quality is undeniably far superior. Even the fatty parts of in the Marble Room steaks were consistently heavenly bits of meltiness, whereas the fat in AP's steak was just solid chunks of fat.. Would I come back? Of course, I'd love to! ... as long as I'm not the one paying the bill. read more

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Literally everything was delicious, flavorful, & all visually pleasing. i ate my king crab & shrimp before i could snap a picture. Great first time, will be back again ! Also the host was pleasant & our server Brittany was lovely. read more

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We were visiting from out of town and treated to this unique restaurant. It was interesting ambiance, hotel, theater, speakeasy, all in one. The decor was lovely and enjoyed bar area in the back more than the restaurant itself. Drinks are strong but interesting! Some of the flavor profiles may not work well, so read the details before ordering cocktails. Love the booths, comfortable for 4 and able to people watch :) We ordered special for two, 2lb tri tip steak and 4 lb lobster, they said it was for two but it could feed over 4. We had pasta bolognese, mussels, Caesar salad, truffle fries, Brussels sprouts, spinach salad and oysters. Way toooo much food but we were able to taste a little bit of everything. Steak was tender and was surprised as that cut is usually hard to prepare. We asked for medium rare, but came out more medium and the ends were well done Lobster can be hit or miss with that large of a lobster, we were fortunate it was meaty and soft, not chewy! Bolognese and cavatelli were both cooked well, and flavorful sauces. Would recommend pasta Caesar salad, interesting flavor, lacked the anchovy flavor but crisp romaine and fresh tomato's Warm spinach salad, topped with the thinnest lightly battered onion rings that were delicious! Crispy bacon and well cooked egg Brussels sprouts star of the evening perfectly charred with a hot honey drizzled. Each bite was sweet and spicy Truffle fries , need-no introduction We were so full we couldn't taste the cakes but had every intention to...next time Good solid food, service,ambiance. Very pricey, but perfect to celebrate a special evening. read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Yummy but strong drink.... Blueberry something.... - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Ok, so I have a lot to say here. Hang tight. I normally only post 100% positive reviews. This one is mostly positive but a few not perfect. The good definitely outweigh not so great. Atmosphere is a must see! Come to eat and make sure you explore the entire place. It's pretty amazing layout with tons to offer. Service has never disappointed. Alexis in the member's only area is a gem!!! It is a bit pricey to eat here but again I am going to say worth the splurge. Appetizers are delicious but serving sizes are a bit disappointing. I am a French onion soup crazed fan. The topping on theirs is mmmmmm, spot in and delicious but the soup itself was a bit disappointing and drab, lacked flavor. The New York Sour made by Alexis is officially my new favorite and I will return time and time again for that cocktail but also for the atmosphere and food. Give them a try. read more

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Food was divine! Be sure to try the white french dressing with your salad! Our waitress Desiree was very attentive and personable. Will definitely ask for her on our next visit! read more

Food and service was amazing! Olivia and Julie made my birthday great!! Only reason I did not give 5 stars was food was not hot when it came out but it was still a great experience. read more

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The drinks are awesome, the apps and dessert are fantastic the main meal was good but way over priced. I got the scallops and I think 4 were 55.00. My husband had duck and it had a very unique taste. The oysters Rockefeller and meatball app awesome! The carrot cake and key lime cake three thumbs up! I'd prob come back but not get a main dish, as I like making filets at home and I can easily fill up on apps/dessert. Eating in the coat room cost more but was nice touch for special occasion. read more

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I dined at A.P. twice before writing this review as I couldn't believe how bad the first experience was and presumed the second experience would be much better....but it wasn't. I regularly dine at Akron's higher-end steak houses such as Lanning's and Diamond Grill and was excited when I heard about a new place opening up but left twice completely disappointed. To start, the service is lacking in speed, knowledge of the menu, and got multiple items wrong both times. I don't blame any of service staff as this was likely inadequate staffing and poor training by managers/owners. The cocktails were poorly made (worst Manhattan's I've had in years), our appetizers came out cold, and worst of all, all of the steaks were of poor quality. We all ordered medium rare and only one came out correctly while the others were ranged from medium to well done. A.P. charges premium prices but delivers subpar food and service. I might visit for a happy hour but I'd make dinner reservations for somewhere else as there are much better options in town. read more

We loved to atmosphere and the delicious food. The mussels and scallops were fantastic!

I've had some very good meals here in the past. But my meal this past Saturday was truly disappointing. Service was slow. Some items left off of our orders, drinks and a couple of sides. Two hours in, our dinners came out. My neighbor and I ordered $60 steaks; both came out overcooked and barely warm. We had brought a birthday cake and gave it to the kitchen with instructions to bring it out with candles lit as a surprise to our guest. Instead the waitress brought out dessert menus then said oops and blurted out the surprise. All this for $100 a head? read more

Wow! Wow! Loved everything about Alexander Pierce. This once nursing home was reincarnated and came back as an old style Rat Pack hangout. Atmosphere A+!Swanky, upbeat and so much fun. The staff is very welcoming . The bar has an amazing array of martinis and an entertaining engaging singer. The building is also home to a private social club, private movie suites and a Speakeasy. Now for the food...yes. I imagine that you can't go wrong with anything, but I can certainly vouch for the mussels and scallops. I encourage you to order them, unless you have a problem with garlic or are planning on a romantic evening with someone who didn't join you for dinner. read more

First time here. Everything was exellent!! From the service (Desiree) was very knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. We loved her ! We each had something different, pork chops, steak and salmon and all were superb. Drinks were fantastic. Atmosphere is elegant and on top of it all for 5 star dining prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back. Even held the door open fir us as we all left abd once again thanked us for coming and welcomed us back. We WILL be back !! read more

Went for the Dracula Dinner. The pre fixed menu was not even edible. The service was bad and for 2 people they put on an automatic 20% gratuity when at the bottom of the receipt it says they do so with parties of 8 or more. Reached out to number for issues on receipt and no one even replied back. So disappointing since I work in Akron and have always recommended this to clients and customers. read more