I'm so happy to be able to update my review as Grazers is settled into their new location…read more The new location is placed in a much better spot in Kent. There is free parking right behind the building and is easy to walk to from the downtown area. The inside is much bigger than their previous location. This allows for more seating inside. Also, the interior is very clean and decorated well. They have a large menu with photos of everything you can order. I ordered a salad, pita, and their cilantro lime hummus. The food was delicious! The salad is a big portion size and the hummus was so tasty. My fiancée ordered the Mac n cheese and well... I had to steal a lot of bites....! All the workers are so friendly. It's a great spot that more people should get around to trying!

Okay so I haven't actually eaten at Grazers, but they were at the Kent Jaycees Grill for Good event…read moreand I tried the chipotle chicken rice chili bowl which was very good!! Spoke to both owners who are friendly and very passionate about serving healthy and tasty food. This place is known for their vegetarian options but they also have chicken dishes. I will be trying the restaurant soon and will update my review but biased on what I have you should give this place a try.

Pleasantly surprised. I've been hearing about Erie Street Kitchen for awhile now but Kent is sort…read moreof out of the way for me. My boyfriend and I decided to make it a point to stop when we were in town for sports. Dive bar vibes with a fantastic gluten free menu. You do have to specify you want gluten free as they'll make it both ways. They are very mindful about cross contamination. And have separate prep areas and fryers. We ordered the goat cheese balls as an appetizer and they did not disappoint! We ended up splitting the pimento Mac and cheese with pulled pork on top. Omg delicious! We will be back to try more of the menu!

We decided to try Erie Street Kitchen for our date night tonight!…read more And while it not really a romantic vibe, the food was absolutely delicious! We started off with some appetizers Cheese Curds and Fried Green Tomatoes. I hade the Lake Perch Dinner & my husband had the Pulled Pork Dinner with a side of Plantains and Rice. We got our dessert to go Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake and Caramel Apple cheesecake Crumble. Almost everything on the menu can be make Gluten free, they have a dedicated fryer and mark your food with a GF stick. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions on the menu.

Not one complaint. Everything was amazing! The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was a feature for the…read moreday..... OMG heaven on a plate!!!?

Had a great anniversary dinner this past Saturday night. Nice bottle of wine and steak. Everything…read morewas great! Jeremy was our server and he was great as well! One of our favorite restaurants!!

Battleground is an upscale Mexican restaurant that absolutely nails authentic flavor. The food,…read moredrinks, and atmosphere all come together perfectly. The cocktails are creative, balanced, and reasonably priced -- I had the hibiscus mezcal margarita, which had an incredible depth of flavor. For my main, I ordered the Cena de Tacos, which comes with your choice of two out of five sides. I went with a creamy corn bowl and a side of Mexican rice -- both rich, flavorful, and comforting. My wife ordered the shrimp bowl with rice, which was just as delicious. What really stands out here is the authenticity -- every bite tastes like it was crafted with care and respect for traditional Mexican cooking. The interior is classy and modern, yet relaxed enough to feel comfortable. I also love the thoughtful touch of their craft beers being named after social justice initiatives. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Despite the restaurant being nearly full -- she was quick to serve. If you're looking for genuine Mexican flavors served in an elegant but welcoming setting, Battleground is a must-visit.

I'll premise this by saying I had very high hopes for this experience because we recently relocated…read morefrom Texas, and after reading the reviews, I thought we may have a restaurant that contended with the authentic Mexican and TexMex we got down there. But alas, I don't think we will return to The Battleground. The service was awkward. The hosts and our waiter were, for a lack of better words, socially awkward young men dressed like they just left school and may have tossed their backpacks behind the hostess stand. It was a weird contrast for the slightly upscale prices and interior they present. The waiter seemed nervous, which, in itself isn't a bad thing, but they awkwardly lingered when it wasn't necessary and was hard to get their attention when we needed our check and to pay the bill. The food and drinks were a mixed review. The Battleground margaritas were delicious. The chips and salsa were not great, we mostly got a basket of tortilla shards. My partner got three tacos--carne azada, al pastor, and fish. His big takeaway was, "they're not very hot (temperature) and they're kind of bland." Similarly, we got the margs "spicy," but my Texas palate said, "this is spicy?" It had a tajin rim, from what I can figure. ...Maybe we're not the normal Ohioan clientele. A bright note, the refried black beans and esquites were awesome and the esquites big enough to share. I ordered the Pescado Veracruz, the plating and sides were good but the mahi mahi was chewy and only slightly above room temperature. Like I said earlier, maybe I did myself a disservice by hoping to find my new favorite Mexican restaurant... but, I just don't see us going back for great margaritas and sides.

I have picked up items at farmers markets and they are always quality, tasty, and reasonable in…read moreprice. I love their cut out cookies.

Wow, do these two ladies know how to bake! Sue and Samantha made us a custom birthday cake for…read moreboth my Dad and niece, which was chocolate with raspberry filling and butter cream frosting (yum!). Not only did all of us agree that it was the best gluten free product any of us has ever tasted (and we've tasted a lot since my sister has celiac's disease), but we think it was the best chocolate cake (including those with gluten) we've ever eaten! It was so delicious and rich and decorated so perfectly! Thank you Sue and Samantha for making our birthday celebration so memorable!!

Mike's Place is a favorite. No shortage of options and it's all really solid given how broad the…read moremenu is. It's a fun place with nice folks too. No complaints about service either. Looking forward to going back for another Dragon Slayer!

Another great visit to Mike's Place! This is a unique eatery located in Kent, Ohio at the…read moreintersection of Routes 43 and 261. (You'll know that you are in the right spot when you see the full size Star Wars X-wing fighter near the front door!) My wife and I love the eclectic charm of this restaurant. Every dining room is decorated with colorful retro signs. The menu is huge, and they prepare each meal well. The service is always good, as they have a terrific staff. Don't miss this one!

I'm moving back to southwest Ohio and this is one of the only places i will miss from the…read morenortheast. Everything I've had from this place is amazing! Pizza, hoagies, fried chicken, jojos, and spaghetti. I even tried the coleslaw... it was amazing! The sauce they use is sweet and light. They fry the chicken perfectly. Definitely give this place a try. Another thing i love is the customer service and mom and pop feel. The staff is always friendly and it's always the same people working. You can tell they really love their job. They also offer rewards programs and punch cards. There's a different special everyday. You can get a sub, jojos, coleslaw, and a can of soda for under $9. There's not too many places you can get a good home cooked meal for under $10 a person. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a consistent take out spot with a mom and pop feel that won't hurt your wallet.

Like seeing an old friend after 40 years, I had Alteri's for the first time since 1985. Yum…read more Takes me back to the university of Akron Chuckery. I typically do not like pepperoni under cheese but for Alteri's it works. They ecen offered me a slice of their Spaghetti pizza at no charge. So cool. This is a take out only location.

I've been going to Ray's Place for 50 years, which probably says more than anything else I could…read morewrite in a review. There's something special about a place that can remain part of your life for that long. On this visit I went with the chili (which is a must with cheese and crackers), pickle fries and regular fries, and everything hit the spot. The chili was hearty and satisfying, the pickle fries were a great addition, and you simply can't beat the value. You can still come to Ray's, get plenty of good food, and leave feeling like you got your money's worth. Ray's has been a Kent institution for a reason. It's comfortable, familiar, affordable and filled with a lot of memories for me. After 50 years of visits, I'm still happy to walk through the door -- and I'm sure I'll be back again.

Solid 3.5 Rays always delivers. Whether it is their Clam Chowder on Fridays, the delicious locally…read moresourced burgers, or the terrific Lasagne. Yes, it's a bar, but family quality dining up till 8pm or so. Then, it's a college bar. Today was Clam Chowder and a Octoberfest (actually, Thirsty Dog Barktoberfest). You can't beat the beer selection (tap). Good place, good food, good beverages.

Food Service Ambiance…read more My family was there for a celebratory graduation dinner. Everything was top notch !!! The entire staff was amazing. Definitely a place to go!

Don't ask how I live less than 15 minutes away and have never been here. What a lovely little gem!…read moreApparently, this place used to be Mediterranean, but they're going for a more American approach now. I was viewing the menu online, and it's very different compared to their menu in person. I'm not sure if that's due to them revamping it? Anyway, as soon as I entered, the whole restaurant smelled delicious and fragrant. The layout is really nice and feels more upscale compared to a lot of places in the area. For drinks, I ordered water and a drink called a PB&J. The PB&J was beautiful! For my meal, I ordered the pan-seared salmon. It was served over basmati rice and sautéed green beans. I'm going to be thinking about this meal for a while. It was fantastic. The lemon dill sauce that was poured over everything was so freaking delicious. It was also plated beautifully. They have a large range of desserts as well. We were told what desserts they had and then tried to order a coconut sorbet but were informed they actually didn't have that available (along with some other desserts). We ended up ordering a tangerine sorbet instead, and it was super refreshing! It came with baklava too, which was the perfect addition. Honestly, while my drink was very pretty, it was the weakest part of my experience. It mostly just tasted like a sweet syrup. I'm hoping I just ordered the wrong thing this time around. There are so many more things I want to try on this menu. The food was top-notch, and I can't wait to come back!

The food was amazing, the server was wonderful and the atmosphere is so fun! I made my friend…read moreshare with me and everything we got was delicious.

Great donuts. We are talking old school raised donuts. Glazed, peanut, twists and other…read moreclassics. This is a morning place. It also serves breakfast. Quirky geeky wall decorations