This place isn't far from the house and has been on the brewery list for awhile; so when we drove…read moreby on a lazy Sunday, it was an easy decision to make a stop. Bartender was very friendly. Atmosphere was fun and relaxed with a few TVs and arcade games, various types of seating and plenty of windows to watch the world go by. Sampled a few before deciding on the 25,000 Lights Christmas beer. It has a smooth subtle spiced flavor, much less obnoxious than many other Christmas ales. Served at the perfect temp and the sugared rim is a must -do. They have a menu that looks pretty interesting. Next time I'll order some food and the berry sour.

Good selection of micro brewed beers. I like the mosaic IPA, 7 % ABV. The mushroom Swiss flatbread…read morewas good with a lot of mushrooms and cheese. It is self service where you order at the bar. Ambiance is fair and it can get loud.

Nice vibe, albeit it would have been even better maybe on a weeknight when it wasn't so packed. We…read morehad a loud group of women next to us and the volume of their conversation kind of destroyed the ambiance. I think cocktail bars like this are better enjoyed with quieter tones and less cackling. The service is very friendly. Not fast, but that's understandable since it was busy on a Saturday night. Old fashioned was very well-made and decently strong. Parking is ridiculous and we had to circle a bit before finding the entrance. I do love the secret newsstand entrance. Hint: look for the most worn-out looking item on the newsstand and grab that item and pull. ;)

Truly crafted cocktails. I had an old fashioned and a Manhattan last night. Both were perfect!…read moreThey make their simple syrup for the Manhattan with demera sugar, Barney, cherries, and a flamed orange peel. Absolutely perfect just the way I make them at home. Compared to the horrible old-fashioned that I had at the Marriott next-door for the same price there is no comparison. The Manhattan is very good as well !

Stopped here on our way home from Cuyahoga National Park. Wow! Great recommendation from my…read morebrothers. Sat out on the patio which has very little shade at noon. Was told they are having a permanent roof in stalled soon. We started off with the pretzels, mustard and beer cheese. Yum yum! Belgium triple was very good (9.5%). Even a better choice was the fried haddock. The fish was so crispy and the remoulade was a great addition to the fish. The side of pineapple mango slaw needed salt, pineapple, mango was not very tasty. French fries were hot, crispy and seasoned. Add a side of pickled onions. Kim was our server and she was so up beat and knowledgeable on the menu. Great food and service!

We're not in Akron often, but when we travel south, Lock 15 is on our rotation. The beer is good…read moreand after having tried most of the menu, the food is great too. I especially like the Shrimp and Grits. It's a bit different than most versions, more "stew-like" but excellent. The hand made chips are also fantastic. A pike of them and a beer could keep me happy for hours! Give it a try!

Great atmosphere and drinks. Good music on the weekends. Upstairs lounge area is comfortable and…read morechill.

Baxter's Speakeasy was a TOTAL vibe! From the moment we walked in, there was something eye-catching…read moreand beautiful on every wall--seriously, the decor is a masterpiece. The space is filled with amazing art for sale and tons of disco balls, which are completely my style. I couldn't stop taking it all in--I loved every detail! The cocktail we ordered was not only super fun but also absolutely delicious. The bartender was so kind, fun, and really added to the experience. This spot is perfect for a date or a night out with friends. Bonus: I found out there's going to be a DJ every Saturday night for the foreseeable future. If you're looking for a cool, unique place to hang out, Baxter's is definitely worth checking out! There's some pretty cool stuff goin on in Akron

M- pretty good start in the morning portions are generous atmosphere feels more like a bar than…read morerestaurant but they open early. I got one of the scrambles. The shredded potatoes were on the dry side cubed may have been a better choice. I also had a cleaning product taste somewhere in the pile. I do appreciate a clean food service pan however a rinse after cleaning removes residue. The service was friendly the price was appropriate.

Great service and breakfast. Cant wait to come back and experience the rest of the menuread more

Wow is an understatement…read more First of all, the food is to die for. The mashed potatoes melt in your mouth. I don't like gravy, but they definitely changed my mind. I got the chicken tender dinner with fries and mashed potatoes to be on the safe side. I do not regret it!!! The fries are AMAZING. Not to mention- the staff!! My bartender was Tiffany. She made sure i had everything and my drink was never empty. She even accommodated me by making a mocktail into a cocktail. It was my birthday today and she managed to make me feel very special. This is a family owned restaurant. I got to meet the cook (Tiffany's mom) and i can tell this family takes pride in what they do. I will DEFINITELY be back. This was a nice introduction to Akron, as I just moved here recently. I can't recommend Papa Don's enough!

Wings and Mac n Cheese both were very good - I wasn't planning on being back in Ohio this soon but…read moreI'm glad I tried here last month while I was in town.

The owner treats his employees like human beings, which probably explains why they are all so…read morefriendly. I have never had anything but good times and lots of laughs patronizing this place

Great place !!! Jessi the bartender is awesome!! They have cornhole, pool and darts to play.read more

We had a lovely time at Luciano's. I was disappointed to see DBA go, however, the replacement is…read morejust as good. (Though I do miss the little pasta flights.) I got the Panzanella with chicken and it was divine. Very filling. The bottle prices were excellent. My husband loved his dish, which was the risotto special... I believe it had seafood in it. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes and the portions were enough. They had an excellent bar menu, though we just stuck with wine. Our server was very attentive and had lots of recommendations. I loved seeing a traditional carbonara on the menu as well... Often, a restaurant will just make this with a cream sauce and call it "carbonara", which is so wrong that it makes my Italian ancestors turn over in their graves. Though I did not get the carbonara this time, I will certainly try it next time. We also saw waiters preparing the table side, Cacio E Pepe, which looked really fun, but ultimately, I felt it was priced more for the experience than the actual food so I did not get that. We had reservations at 8:15 but arrived at 7:45 (planning on waiting at the bar for our friends to arrive ) and they were able to seat us right away. We also got a welcome bubbly drink upon arrival which was such an unexpected, fun, and friendly touch! The servers are very professional, but down to earth. I would absolutely love to come back and try the chef's table.

First time being in Akron, we stumbled across this really good Italian authentic restaurant. The…read moreambience is incredible. The service is great. The food impeccable. I recommend it for a great date night or out with friends.