Small and intimate vibe. Nice to hang out downtown Akron and to enjoy good quality wines and…read morecocktails.

The first time we visited, they'd run out of clean wine glasses and had to wait for the bartender…read moreto wash them by hand. Yep, a wine bar with not enough glasses. OK, whatever, they were busy. We were overcharged for our wine by a $1, but we let that go. The thing that annoyed me most was that they weren't even serving wine in the right glasses. There are red wine glasses and there are white wine glasses; You're a wine bar - serve it in the proper glass. So maybe it's just that one night when there was a crowd. Sadly, no. Went after work last week and only four other patrons. The three guys hanging out with owner all had red wine in red wine glasses, but the guy next to me got red wine in a white wine glass. So apparently they're just clueless. Or perhaps they were saving all the red wine glasses for friends of the owner. As far as wine selection, thumbs down. Maybe 20 whites, total. There are many, many restaurants with better selections, such as Papa Joe's, the Bistro in Kent, that will even serve your wine in the right wine glass -- imagine that! To be honest, I don't get the sense that they're taking their business seriously, more like, "Hey, let's open a wine bar! We don't know jack about wine or the service industry, but it couldn't possibly be THAT hard, right? We'll print up the wine lists on the home computer and put them in these 3 prong cardboard folders left over from when the kids were in middle school. Piece of cake."

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!

In desperate need of a girls' night, we decided Oak & Olive was the perfect place -- and it…read moreabsolutely delivered. The second you walk in, the vibe is SO cool. Dark, moody, sexy...exactly the kind of atmosphere you want when you're getting dressed up, grabbing cocktails and catching up with a girlfriend. We grabbed seats at the bar and the bartender was fantastic. She welcomed us right away, asked if it was our first time, and gave us a quick rundown of the menu and cocktails. For our first drink, we both ordered the Black Widow...having absolutely no idea that it came with a whole presentation. Needless to say, we were entertained. The drinks here aren't just drinks -- they're part of the experience. For dinner, I ordered the gnocchi but swapped out the regular sauce for the spicy marinara they use with the calamari. GREAT decision. The spicy marinara worked so well with the gnocchi and I'd absolutely order it that way again. Pricing felt very fair for what you're getting. The food and cocktails were both high quality, but you're also paying for the ambiance and overall experience -- and Oak & Olive nails that part. Great drinks, great food, fantastic atmosphere and exactly what our girls' night needed. We'll definitely be back!

This is a great spot for a girls' night out! I went with my mom and sisters. Getting in can be…read moretough without a reservation unless you get lucky, so I highly recommend making one. There's a secret entrance since it's a speakeasy, which is fun. Someone is always there to help guide you if you can't figure it out, haha. The lighting is low, and there are a lot of comfy spots to sit, which makes the environment feel very calm and cozy. We ended up all ordering a variety of espresso martinis. Mine was a crème brûlée one, which was divine, but they all sounded delicious! We also ordered the fig & pear pizza to share. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the flavors worked really well together! I'm hoping I can come here with my husband soon.

Great service, nice people, can tell that they care. Will be back every time we are in Akron!read more

Whether you like to shoot some pool, boogie, talk mixed cocktails, or just escape to one of their…read moremany chill areas - Hop House has it all. Oh yeah, Emily & Ryan are the best bartenders in the world.

fun night with a girlfriend. half price on bottles of wine and great pizza. Makala was a attentive…read more server

Giving all my stars just for the customer service!! What a great experience they turned this into…read morefor us. We got served the wrong pizza and even the wrong pizza size, we all insisted it was okay and we'd just accept what we got since it was delicious! The manager insisted we get the correct pizza and took care of us! He was phenomenal! Great ambiance, loved the outdoor area and loved the crust on the pizzas!

Such a great spot to have a night cap or after dinner drink! We had a big group pop in on a…read moreSaturday evening and the staff was amazing and quick to take care of us all. Great mixologist and such fun options for cocktails. Can't wait to return and check it out earlier in the day on a Saturday when we have more time.

This is a great place to relax for a couple drinks, has great decor and service is good as well…read more Very comfortable feeling. Our barmaid was great , very friendly. However they don't serve food, you can order pizza from next door to go with your drinks and hang out with friends. And they do have a few board games.

What a wonderful surprise. We were referred to the place by a local who we were working with while…read morein town. So happy she suggested it. I checked the website and wouldn't have known they had food options had it not been told to us that they did. If I had one note for the owners it would be to add that feature to their site. It's not just a place to try wines. Is it odd to order a martini at a wine bar? Maybe. Was it perfectly made. Yes. My coworker went with one of the champagne cocktail and also loved it. I could see this being a great place for everything from a friend's hang after work to folks just wanting nice quiet drinks for two. Food wise. Flat bread was delicious and well presented on the plate. Brie app was also tasty. Both together made a great combo for two to share. Manager was working while we were there and worked with me to find a bottle of wine that was unique and in my preferred taste and price point to take with us. This is a perfect place to have a nice time out of the house.

I love it equally for a date night or work meetings. Personable, knowledgable, kind staff, lovely…read moreselection of wines, and a great menu. The flatbreads are especially good! Highly recommend.

As mentioned in many of my other burger reviews, we've been trying all the places in the Akron…read morebeacon journal for best burger in Akron and I have to say, this one shocked me. I came into this place not expecting much given many of the other places on the list have been disappointing. This place was very good. The burger was well seasoned and they used fresh ingredients that added a nice crisp. The place itself is dark and definitely reminds you of a dive bar. To put in perspective, we've almost completed the tournament posted and this place will likely be in the top 3. Price was good. Burger was fantastic, and the crinkle cut fries had a nice crisp. While not the most inviting ambiance, the burger was great. Definitely worth a try

Frank's is my local. An eclectic dive bar with a cozy, homey vibe and friendly regulars…read more You might not guess it when you first walk in, but the food is terrific. Steak night on Fridays is not to be missed, but you'll get something good no matter when you go--burger night, wing night, or Taco Tuesday. Plus weekly and monthly chef specials that always delight. If the food is a key attraction to Frank's, their secret weapon is the staff. They're lovely people who will know your drink of choice and seem like old friends before long. I can't say enough good things about them. And if all that weren't enough, there's karaoke every Sunday night that has to be experienced to be believed. I can't say I've been anywhere else where a local parish priest belts out Frank Sinatra tunes... but that's just a Sunday night at Frank's Place on Market.

Have not had Spaghetti Warehouse Spaghetti since being in Tampa, Florida. It was good and even…read morebetter the next day. Their Lasagna was great also. Sorry they are closing the doors. The Server we had was very good, and the ambiance was amazing.

So I understand that Spaghetti Warehouse has been open for over 30 years but there is no excuse for…read morethe poor condition. The table cover was worn and torn which I am sure would cost a few dollars to replace. I ordered a simple plate of spaghetti with a meatball and a kids chicken fingers and fries, and that took almost a half hour and they weren't very busy. Seemed that waitress preferred every other table but ours. The top of the list she comes and asked what we ordered because they lost the electronic ticket. Just an all over poor experience.

Simple menu but good. Vegan and regular options. Ordered the farmers breakfast cooked very well,…read morebread was toasted soft warm and buttery , crispy bacon and potatoes. Drinks are on point. Ordered a Paloma and a Paloma topped with Champagne. Drinks had a lil extra sparkle on too with edible glitter so cute! Server was balancing the bar and the tables solo, she was very nice

While I appreciate Nomz having a wide vegetarian/vegan selection, it just wasn't a great experience…read moredining here. The wait was over the 45 minutes they quoted us, and the food came out lukewarm/cold when it did. The food was lacking flavor, and both our sandwiches were very dry. We put some of their Dill Dip on both, which did help and that dip is delicious. Overall, we wanted to like Nomz as it is right by the maker space market that was very cool and convenient. The place was clean as well, but we're hoping for some improvements before going back.