A group of us attended their cooking class Contemporary Culinary on premise. It went way above our…read moreexpectations. We have always enjoyed the wonderful dinner experience at ALEXANDER PIERCE, but wanted to try their cooking class. We decided to learn Mediterranean foods. The three hour class flew by learning how to make hummus, pita bread, Greek salad, chicken skewers, baklava, etc. We could have stayed another three. Chef Marianne made it fun, inspirational, and educational. She prepared and presented each recipe perfectly. We can not even imagine how much time she put into preparation. To add to the experience, she finished with a gift bag for each of us filled with recipe cards, her amazing seasonings, and other goodies, including a Greek flag ! We are looking forward to continuing classes. It is a must try. Perfect for couples, groups, families and friends. It was a date night for us. Best we have had in Akron.

5/5 Stars - Exceptional Food & Hospitality for Our 45th Anniversary…read moreWhat a wonderful, slightly hidden place!! Lovely ambiance! We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary! The entire staff went out of their way to make us feel special, greeting us with anniversary wishes, and our table was adorned with rose petals. Our waiter, Jake, provided exceptional, attentive service all evening. He recommended the calamari misto to start, which was amazingly tender. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his lobster bisque and the flavorful George's Bank sea scallops. My warm bacon spinach salad and lobster pasta were equally stellar. I truly enjoyed the homemade noodles, rich lobster, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes blended together beautifully. (I was busy eating and forgot to take photos!!) Coupled with great wine and a complimentary champagne toast for our anniversary, it was a memorable evening from start to finish (plus a delicious slice of cheesecake to enjoy at home!). Highly recommended, especially for special occasions!

Hopping liitle joint with an eclectic mashup of every day dishes. I had a huge snash buger...I…read morethink called The Good Meal. It was tasty with their special carmelized onions and sauce. The fries are awesome! Service was great!

The inside is very pleasant, I'm sure my poor phone photos will not do it justice. Our server was…read morevery kind and helpful, if a bit slow at checking up on us, but it wasn't an issue. The food. The food is very good. We tried three different wing flavors. The house made buffalo, the Thai chili, and the citrus jerk wings. They fell off the bone and were delicious. I would have to say the best wings I've had, these really did stand out, and would say they are worth trying. They are a bit pricier than other places wings, but the flavor is there. What we really came here for was the burger, we've been trying every place that the Akron Beacon Journal did a tournament for to determine our own favorite, without nostalgia influencing our decisions. The burger was fantastic. The meat is seasoned well and the bread was soft and fluffy. The sauce tasted homemade and unique, but didn't take away from the burger. The pickles on it as well are homemade or made from a company nearby, but they're also very good and different than any you get at the store. I will definitely be back. This was very good on a day where we stopped at 3 places and this happened to be the last.

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.

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!

This is a secret gem. The location is like "tadow" lol, kind of pops out of nowhere. The outdoor…read moresetup was nice and "packed" on a beautiful sunny Saturday in late September; that comfortable weather. The inside was spacious and bright. Large wood-like(composite) tables, polished concrete floors. The service was friendly and timely. The menu is a bit weird but everyone should be able to find something to try... the buttery pretzels were amazing, especially with the beer cheese (tasted freshly made). The smash burgers were fantastic. Perfectly seasoned. The fries were great and the beer (ginger shandy) was excellent!

Stopped in for a drink at the bar, and was blown away! It was a busy Friday night and service was…read morefantastic. The two bar tenders were very attentive and conversational. Food was amazing. Had the calamari and zucchini carpaccio. Both fantastic. Also had the best French onion soup I've ever eaten. I've had French onion at all the best restaurants and this was by far better than any I've ever had. Honestly, this is my new favorite restaurant.

Wonderful meal and service . Hubby had French onion soup with the blue cheese topped filet with…read moreblackened scallops and I had the seafood platter which was a lobster tail , scallops and a crab cake . Hubby's meal also came with a salad . I asked for a side of Caesar salad dressing which was incredible not only ate it with my salad but dipped my bread in it- everything was cooked to perfection and service impeccable - absolutely A+ dining experience

At first it was business as usual. But once we got seated we seamed to get put on back burner to…read moresay! My wife is not a steak person and I know it a steak restaurant . I ok with that but not everyone wants steak. They had no choices for chicken or fish. The service was good at best , because the people who came in afterwards were served their food and on the way out and we had not been served food yet. I did see on the menu that they had banana fosters. That a joke it was bread pudding with ice cream on top and 3 slices of banana . I told the server this is anything but bananas foster and I felt insulted. She immediately took it off the bill. To which then I explained to her what bananas foster really was and she said it sounded good. She's never heard of it. Also I ordered mashed potatoes and I was told it was not up to standard and I have to make a second choice.. I will try to celebrate with my wife my 73 birthday with a nice dinner . The bill was over 200. And my did not get a steak, just a salad and soup. Not happy.

So disappointed with our recent visit, we have always had a phenomenal experience and this time did…read morenot meet our prior expectations. We had to go to the bar to ask to order a second round of drinks and ask to have dirty plates removed from our table. 3/5 steaks were cooked incorrectly and the Fleming's potatoes were crunchy/undercooked. We were seated by a table by the door with a cold breeze every time it opened and asked to be moved to a table by the wine room, we were told we couldn't due to "bartender preference". No one was seated there the entire time we were there. Can't wait for Hyde Park to open across the street. Cocktails Smoked Old Fashioned Espresso Martini Blueberry Lemon Drop Post & Beam Cabernet Dinner Petite Filet Petite Filet with Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Lobster Bisque Fleming's Potatoes Chipotle Mac & Cheese Asparagus

When you truly know where to go to have a good time, you always end up at the same place! Met my…read morefriend for girls night and happy hour inside Deano's Lounge featuring live music, incredible steak & seafood, an extensive wine list and creative cocktails! The seared Ahi Tuna was one of the best we ever had, perfectly cooked! We had excellent service, valet parking and a wonderful experience yet again! So excited for their newest spot Deano's Trattoria to open in Strongsville! Deanotini Espresso Martini Whispering Angel Rose Caymus Cabernet Blue Point Oysters Seared Ahi Tuna Lobster Roll Chocolate Chip Brookie

If you are looking for top notch, 5 star service from start to finish you found it at Lanning's!…read moreThe service is unlike anywhere else in the area- you know if you go here you are getting the best food, the best drinks, and the best service! Dean and his staff are wonderful, I can't say enough! Go check it out for yourselves, you will not be disappointed!

The scallops served were not an entree, but an appetizer. They were extremely over priced. The rest…read moreof our meal was very good.

The wine prices are too good to be true. 20 bucks for a bottle of Chianti? We ordered a 39 dollar…read morebottle of Barolo (not a usual price) and the server said all they had was the 70 dollar bottle. I said that was fine. She brought the bottle to the table already opened, and honestly, we thought it was watered down. I didn't say that because I get that I look like the idiot for mentioning it. We ordered filet and a pasta. Less than five minutes after our salads arrived, the dinners arrived. This is a pet peeve of mine. They weren't busy either, so there is no reason why they couldn't time our dinners correctly. The steak was . . Ok. The pasta was ok. Nothing was so good that it made us want to come back.

Here with Phil, Kemah, Glenn, and Laurina…read more Amazing food, great vibe, and the most down-to-earth people! Definitely returning.

I visit Akron often to hang with my brother. He picked this place because it is a go to for a…read moreneural friend. She is vegetarian and gets the veggie past dish - huge portions! Huge! So let's go... Prices are decent for the portion sizes, come on they are huge. Pasta, ribs and chicken dishes are the winners. The side veggie egg rolls not so much. Don't order them if you are expecting $15 egg rolls because that is not what you will get. The bread is fresh and warm, so good! The oil dipping sauce is tasty as well. The service was great, very attentive. The mixed cocktails were excellent. When you think golf course, you have to remember this is Akron and this place is on the edge of a neighborhood. It was nice enough for the enjoyable dinner we had for decent prices. Again the service was on point and the cocktails rocked. Bonus for having vegetarian options. I look forward to returning and enjoying the patio that over looks the golf course. They also set up a few weekly events so be prepared to see an artist preform on a random night.

Great service, great ambiance and delicious food. The Smoked Gouda Mac & cheese is a must have!!!read more

Crave gets a lot right. The staff is warm and attentive, the kind that actually makes you feel…read moretaken care of, and the food delivers across the board. This is a solid downtown Akron spot. One minor gripe: the mac and cheese is a little one-note. It's not bad, it just doesn't surprise you. A little more depth -- sharper cheese, a hit of something acidic or smoky -- and it would be a standout instead of an afterthought.