Fred's Diner

Off the beaten path. But well worth the trip. Outstanding beer selection, food is really good - had…read morethe Burger (best I have had). Need to try it!

After spending the day at Ohio Mart at Stan Hywet, we just wanted somewhere to sit down and eat…read more The gorgeous weather meant the craft show was packed, with parking blocks away, so we pulled up Yelp and found this place. A little tricky to find the parking and entrance, but worth the effort! So many unique things on the menu, and the fried green tomatoes were delicious. A great find when we needed a break from the crowds!

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Darby's on Fifty-Nine

4.3(311 reviews)

3.7 mi

Pretty small restaurant, had a half hour wait on a Wednesday night, but service was prompt once we…read morewere seated. The appetizer was amazing, crostini with apple cider bacon, goat cheese and arugula. The steak sandwich was really good, steak was tender and perfectly done , and the Burger with cider bacon was amazing. Cooked perfectly medium as requested. I was impressed by the food for sure. Good selection of beer, wine and cocktails as well.

Met a friend here. Her suggestion to come here for dinner. This was hard to score. A lot of good…read morebut a few bad. It was crowded on a Tuesday. They have a taco Tuesday thing but it's not a discount it's 3 tacos and you can mix and match from what they make. Which is not really a special in my opinion. The place has a nice patio and inside can fit an about 10 tables of various sizes. And the bar has seating. Cute place. I see it can get crowded on a Friday night or Saturday night. We got the green bean app for the table. They are cooked perfectly with teriyaki glaze and some tempura but not a lot. They have a sauce that has a bit of a kick but not bad. These are good and good to share. Good portion. I ordered the steak and gruyere sandwich and chips. Sandwich was good. Not big but very flavorful and good. Would have liked a bigger banquette for the sandwich. Ok amount of meat. It was good. The chip side was very crunch and good amount. But to me the chips were a bit greasy tasting. Needed more salt and a bit of flavor. It was a ok meal. The friend that suggested the restaurant got the Ohio burger. It was huge. She cut it into 4's and only ate half. It was big! She also got the chips. Again chips were ok just a bit oily tasting and need salt. The dining area is loud. Lots of people in close proximity talking. It's hard to hear and sound is bouncing. That was a bit of a bummer to try and talk over all the noise. Server was good very attentive and helped with suggestions. Bill for 3 sandwiches, including a burger, a water, coke and cider with green beans appetizer was $81. Not including tip.

Love the wood floors and high ceilings. The panels really helped keep noise down when it became full.

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Heated domes for cold weather dining are available with reservations.

Butcher & Sprout

3.9(314 reviews)

2.4 mi

Came in on a Sunday around 5 and there was plenty of seating. Staff as super friendly, nice open…read morespace, very clean and modern farmhouse vibe. Had the white sangria and PBJ old fashioned. The bbq tatos were so yummy! Then we had the BLT and Blue cheese burger. Everything was perfect and super fresh. Loved that they had board games for people to play. Fun times!

Had high hopes for this place but have to be honest...both BF and I agreed that it's like a 3.5…read more Portions are rather small, prices are high and the wait is long. The menu is very limited and there are so many upcharges. I do appreciate the happy hour pricing on weekends too though. Presentation is nice though. I ordered the confit wings $20 and they were really dry and so very un-confit like. I wanted to try 2 different sauces so the server said I can only do that if I get them on the side. But I know other places have much crunchier, juicier wings even plain. The sauces were just okay. No side of ranch and wish there were some carrots thrown in. Bonus points for having some fun board and card games stocked that you can borrow from the front! That was neat! BF is friends with a worker here and he was great! He was effusive, warm, solicitous and really helpful. If we go back here, it'll be for the brunch since that menu looked more interesting. I've been here in 2024 for The Watson speakeasy as well so very familiar with the area.

Sit down area

Loaded French Fries

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Cashmere Cricket

4.2(144 reviews)

2.8 mi

FANTASTIC The ambiance is great- elegant and dim lighted!…read moreNever had food- only drinks. Big fan of the aperol spritz and various espresso martinis! If you ever stop in say hi to the Tristan (tall blonde bartender)!

Great atmosphere and it's a fun place to hang out. The cocktails were definitely the highlight…read more They have a lot of different options and I especially liked the espresso martinis. They were really good, just not very strong. The food was the only letdown. The menu felt pretty basic and nothing really stood out. It's still worth stopping by for drinks and the atmosphere

Lounge in the back

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Blueberry Lemon Drop

Moe's Restaurant

4.1(227 reviews)

3.0 mi

We chose Moe's for our anniversary dinner and couldn't have been happier. The drinks were…read moreexcellent, the service was attentive without being overbearing and every part of the meal was fantastic. The house chips with the homemade peppercorn dip made for an awesome starter. I ordered the filet and my wife had the fried fish. Both dishes were creative without being overcomplicated, and they were cooked perfectly. It was one of those meals where everything just came together. Great food, great service and a great evening. Highly recommend, and we'll definitely be returning.

Owner is self-centered and rude, and insulted my wife, a paying customer right to her face. This…read morewas due to confusion of reservation time which was only a difference of 15 minutes! Customers should not be treated this way!!! Nobody wanted to speak up, which was another problem. As for the food, the chicken sandwich and fries was mediocre at best. Looked on par from what you'd get at a little league snack stand. Much better dining options in the Falls where one can be treated with respect. I'd avoid this place at all costs, unless you want a rude owner to belittle you in public! Then ask for your money.

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HiHO Brewing Co.

4.3(162 reviews)

2.2 mi

Great vibe. Good amount of outdoor seating for the summer. You seat yourself and order at the…read morecounter. We got the chips and dip (5/5), bakers pizza (5/5) and pretzels (3/5). We will definitely be back and excited to try other things!

Had their pepperoni pizza Was honestly better than…read moremattiolis although it is smaller and a few bucks more. I do recommend

Menu 6/25

Salad with chicken

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His + Hers

Beau's On The River

3.1(149 reviews)

2.5 mi

This has got to be one of the best possible places to take a date for a romantic dinner. I mean, I…read morecan work anywhere, but this place has a very unique atmosphere, and the food is fantastic, and the service is very processional, and it's IN A HOTEL. So like, that's perfect. It's built over a waterfall. And there's a walking path along the river nearby, and an amphitheater. There's a lot to work with.

We took our family to Beaus on the River for Mother's Day 2026…read more We drove 30 minutes south, some of us driving 1 1/2 hours. What a disappointment. For $55 per person, we expected more. Much of the hot food was cool, the "fresh" fruit was fermented and they ran out of desserts. I was disappointed and embarrassed that I had made the arrangements to choose this place. The best part was the ambiance, the mighty Cuyahoga entertained us as we ate. Our server was pleasant and took good care of us. We won't return and we won't be recommending Beaus on the River to anyone.

Entrance to seating

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The Workz on the Riverfront

4.0(46 reviews)

2.8 mi

Went here twice recently. My 2nd visit was less than stellar. We sat in the stage area for music…read morebingo. I asked what kind of bourbon they had and was read a list of alcohol that wasn't bourbon. I finally just asked for a Woodford and ginger ale. My friend asked for a Jameson straight up. She got ice and I received a drink in a cup without ice (straight up). My drink tasted strange, so I thought maybe it was just warm or the type of ginger ale they used. Couldn't find our waitress anywhere so I walked up to the bar to get a cup of ice. When I poured my drink into the plastic cup with ice, I saw the culprit. SUDS. I was given a glass that had soap not rinsed out. I thought the original 'foam' was the soda but then realized the ginger ale was FLAT and the suds were soap. Waitress finally came back and I ordered a beer instead and sent it back. Then we ordered some appetizer which was less than stellar. Sorry kids but we won't be back.

Nestled in the heart of Cuyahoga Falls, you'll find the Workz. They have an amazing stage with…read morelive bands, games and great food. The service was fabulous. Our server was so sweet and kind. She was attentive even though it was packed and kept my son's glass full all night without being asked. The place is beautiful inside with a lot of space although the seating is odd.

The bowling

Pub Pretzles

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Loaded Mini Tacos

Diamond Grille

3.7(195 reviews)

1.8 mi

•$$$

Had a wonderful evening dining at the Diamond Grille!…read more The ambience was lively, and the service was exceptional. Started out at the bar and ordered a Manhattan. It was ice cold and perfectly crafted. We were then sat at a booth where we enjoyed our meal. Two people in the group ordered steaks that were prepared exactly as ordered. I had the salmon grilled, and it was delicious! We also had wines by the glass and another perfectly crafted cocktail (French 75). I recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back! * don't forget to bring cash-- it's the only form of payment that is accepted!

This place has been a staple in Akron for decades, so my husband and I dined there last night to…read morecelebrate our anniversary. We won't be going back. Don't get me wrong: the food is fine (in the most mediocre sense). Full disclosure: We don't eat red meat, so I can't comment on their steaks, which is what the place is known for. This is a classic case of tradition masquerading as fine dining. There's no subtly or nuance to the cuisine. The oysters Rockefeller was overly sauced, and the salad was overdressed. My salmon was a bit overcooked, but the baked potato was very good. The dessert, a brownie with ice cream, ate like a Little Debbie squirted with Hershey chocolate sauce. I will say that our server was wonderful and was working very hard. The ambiance, however, was sad. We were seated in the bar area on very uncomfortable wooden benches. Honestly, it felt like a Cracker Barrel. At the bar was an obnoxiously loud man dropping F-bombs and saying homophobic things. He pretty much ruined any enjoyment we had a hope of having. Finally, Diamond Grille doesn't accept credit cards, which we knew, but again, our enjoyment was dampened by having to keep track of how much everything cost so we didn't spend more than the cash we had gotten out of the ATM on our way. The hostess told us they were planting their feet and never taking cards, and I just don't understand why, in the 21st century, a business would alienate customers like this. All in all, this place is resting on its past reputation, and in my opinion, it's unearned.

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Boulevard Tavern

3.5(133 reviews)

2.3 mi

Perch dinners were very good and did not disappoint…read more The service was very good and I'm sure this place stays busy!

We went to The Boulevard for Fish Fry Friday. We had about a 30-40 minute wait to get seated for a…read moreparty of 5. Service was ok, not super attentive, but good. We came because we had heard great things about the fish. I ordered their 5 piece Famous Fish Fry, the was just ok nothing earth shattering. Small portion of French fries, also came with coleslaw which was fantastic! For $22.00 it should've had a longer portion of fries. My wife got their Fattoush Salad and she loved it. My two daughters and my daughter's boyfriend got the fish. We all thought it was good, but not mega great. Very nice atmosphere, well organized for a super busy lent Friday.

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Fattoush

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5 piece Fish, French fries and Salad

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Steven W.

6 months ago

We need more diners like Fred's diner they've gone out of style over the years and a lot have closed up but you can find a lot of places like Fred's diner down south not everybody continues to like going to fast foods some like to have restaurants where you could just go sit down and have a good time and have a good meal at affordable prices things are just too high everywhere else like me I don't follow upgrading life and getting rid of old things things that are popular like Fred's diner. read more

Betty K.

11 years ago

Simply one of the best diners in Akron. It's small and has that great old diner feel to it. The breakfasts are spot on and are great everytime. No matter what you get for breakfast, get the side of bacon with it, no one around does a side of bacon like Fred's! The wait staff is always friendly and tentative to your needs, they work as a team. Do yourself a favor and go to Freds!!! read more

Miya J.

8 years ago

I love Fred's imma and my family go here any chance I get we get it's cheap and the steak be so good Fred's is the place to go if u want good home cooked heart warming breakfast they have non breakfast food to but I just feel I love with the breakfast food. I tell everyone that's looking for a good breakfast place that Fred's is the place to go read more

Amanda M.

8 years ago

Excellent food. Very generous portion sizes. I've been a frequent customer for years. The wait for a table might be long during rush hours but the quality of the food is worth the wait. Everything I've tried from the menu, I've loved. read more

Stacey W.

9 years ago

I came here for breakfast with my grandma, we had a great time, and we really enjoyed the food. I wasn't sure what to expect when I pulled up, but I'm happy we ate there! It was a great find. read more

Nancy D.

6 years ago

They cook my meal just right every time. It's the place that I always come back to because it's consistent and good. Best breakfast spot around town. read more

Marilyn D.

7 years ago

The right place at the right time! My first time here and while I could right a lengthy review the most important thing is that I will be back!! :) read more

Josh G.

9 years ago

Wonderful food and good service. It may be a little wait due to the size of the restaurant, but it's worth it. Great prices and excellent food. read more

Beau M.

8 years ago

Love this place. Plan simple. Get in. Eat. Get out. Can't go wrong. Love the breakfast a day but the lunches are good too

Darlene G.

8 years ago

Great friendly service and great food! Definitely will come back if I am through this way again. Love: Eat, pay, leave!!

Vicky K.

11 years ago

Best place for breakfast hands down!It does not get any better than this. There is a reason why it is always so busy!

Starlet S.

3 years ago

Why don't we go here more often? Such a great place but hard to find. Might have to skip our usual haunt next week! read more

Matthew S.

8 years ago

Best breakfast in town hands down! Small place but very good food. Always packed with a wait on weekends.

Becky R.

10 years ago

Great food and great servers! Love the country fried steak and sausage gravy, with eggs and homefries!!

Barbara Z.

3 years ago

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Frank R.

7 years ago

We go to Fred's every chance we get. The food is great service is fast what more could you want

Wesley S.

17 years ago

Kind of run down, but real good breakfast. Get there early though place gets very busy.

D M.

12 years ago

Good food, looked clean while picking up food. All around pleased with the restaurant

Brandon R.

10 years ago

You need Breakfast. They have the best. I'm going now.

Kevin M.

12 years ago

Great food. I eat these at least once a week.

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