Fred's Diner is a sparkling diamond of a place that so many locals I mentioned it to were still…read moreunaware of. That's mostly due to location. It's less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Akron but it's off the beaten path. All locals (except me) in here. When I went (10AM Friday) the place was almost full, and I was dining alone, so I sat at the counter, happily next to the kitchen. To look at the kitchen was like looking inside a bee hive, bustling with activity but barely a sound. I could just make out what was being calmly stated "2 Silver Dollar, Salmon, Country Fried, 2 Over Easy..." It was fun to watch, but what was important was the output. It took just over 6 minutes from the time I order until it was sitting in front of me, and everything was perfect! The waitresses were so efficient. I saw my order hit the window and in about 12 seconds it was delivered. They were so customer focused, they were (jokingly) fighting over refilling my tea. When I was done and paid for I waited outside for Uber to pick me up (3 min). I looked back on what I'd just experienced, and snapped a picture of the two parking lots of cars for Fred's Diner. I counted and there were 32 cars at Fred's. OK maybe 10 were staff so 22 cars for customers, let's say on average there were 2 customers per car (remember I walked here so no car for me). By my calculation, Fred's was feeding 44 people every 30 minutes or so. No wonder they're only open 4 days a week and only for breakfast - lunch. I calculate they might serve 3200 meals in those 4 days, and then take 3 days off to get ready for the next week. I love this place. Wish I lived here so I could come more often.

My daughter and I both had off today, so we decided to hit up Fred's for breakfast. I had a craving…read morefor steak and eggs and she went with the corned beef hash. Both plates were very good. I particularly appreciate that they use real potatoes for their hashbrowns, not the frozen/freeze dried crap most places serve up these days. The service was great, coffee was strong, and our bellies are fullllll.

Absolutely love this restaurant! The owners Wy and Mama T were so sweet and treat you just like…read morefamily! The food is delicious and homemade! They truly cook with a passion. My fave items were the chicken wings, salmon croquettes and the soul rolls. Everything was bussin with flavor and just plain delicious. I love the location of the restaurant being inside the market eatery because it is perfect for family and friends. We ordered food and enjoyed walking around to shop with other vendors and playing some complimentary games they had available to guests. I will be a frequent visitor anytime I'm in Akron for sure!

I got the Bowl...which is a pan of delicious cornbread, topped with perfection like grandma's…read moreSunday dinner. The roast was tender and flavorful. The greens were seasoned to perfection with the right hint of vinegar and spices. The yams were not overly sweet. The macaroni and cheese was cheesy. I will be traveling from Cleveland to try other items on the revolving menu. Soooo Good. I am so glad i decided to have dinner there. We also had a bowl with same sides, but with chicken and gravy that was also good. The chicken wings were fried to perfection.

I scheduled this food truck to come to our location back in July. I tried at least five times to…read morereach out to confirm they were attending our event. I emailed, messaged and called...not one response. very disappointed. I had to scramble to find a replacement.

I keep coming back here thinking it's too good to be true. Their food is top notch, staff is always…read morefriendly as could be, and everything is priced right. I finally took the risk of ordering or door dash, and they even took it into consideration and packed everything to make it stayed as hot as possible. I will continue to order from here and they've never let me down. Jambalaya is *incredible* A side of shrimp is huge and so perfectly breaded. You won't be disappointed.

Finally made it to Ido Bar & Grill for Lobster Fest after hearing so many good things, and now I…read moreunderstand the hype! We had reservations and arrived to a fully set table waiting for us. There was a small hiccup with drinks taking a while to reach the table, but the manager noticed and immediately stepped in. The food was outstanding. We shared the Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms, and I ordered a lobster tail with a cup of Lobster Bisque. The bisque was rich, creamy, buttery and legitimately LOADED with large chunks of lobster. One of the best I've had. My lobster tail was huge, tender and perfectly cooked, with none of the rubbery texture you sometimes get. Even better, the melted butter comes to the table kept warm over a candle. Others at our table had the Lobster & Steak Alfredo, which came loaded with big pieces of lobster and beautifully seared steak. I attempted to sample said steak, but my girlfriend apparently considered it a protected resource. Lobster Fest genuinely felt like a little coastal seafood experience in the middle of Akron. Great first visit to Ido, and definitely not my last. I'm already looking forward to trying their regular menu and other seasonal specials!

Have you ever had a meal that you're STILL thinking about days later?…read more Yeah. This was that meal for me. I've lived in the Akron area my entire life and have known about Ido Bar & Grill for more than 20 years. And somehow, in all that time, I had never been inside. Not once. It just never really caught my attention. Then Lobster Fest happened. My boyfriend started seeing their ads all over Facebook and got curious. He asked in a few Facebook groups and on his personal page if it was actually worth trying, and the response was pretty much unanimous: GO. So we grabbed another couple of friends, made a reservation, and finally walked through the doors. First impressions? I was genuinely surprised by how large the restaurant is inside. It's beautifully decorated, comfortable, and has a completely different feel than I had pictured after driving past it all these years. I started with the Summertini, which was delicious, but honestly...the drinks were just the opening act. THE FOOD. I've only ever had lobster once before--a tiny bite that I remember being surprisingly good. I'd never had enough to actually order a full lobster dish, so I decided Lobster Fest was the perfect excuse to change that. My meal came with a side salad and I'm a huge fan of White French dressing so I was very happy to hear that was their house dressing. The salad was a nice blend of greens with fresh shaved cheddar and delicious house made croutons! The salad was a great start to my meal!!! For my entree, I went with the Lobster & Steak Fettuccine, and I am so glad I did. The portion was HUGE, and the Alfredo was exactly what I want Alfredo to be: rich, creamy, cheesy and loaded with garlic. And there was PLENTY of it. No sad, dry pasta happening here. The steak was seasoned perfectly and cooked just right, and there was a generous amount of lobster throughout the dish. Every bite was better than the last. And apparently, I wasn't the only one at the table making good decisions. The Lobster Bisque was absolutely packed with lobster. The Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms were delicious, and my boyfriend ordered the lobster tail and was completely obsessed with it. Basically, there wasn't a bad decision made at our table. The funniest part of the whole experience is realizing that I've apparently been sleeping on a fantastic Akron restaurant for TWENTY YEARS. ‍ I'm honestly a little annoyed with myself. But I intend to make up for lost time. We'll absolutely be back--not just for another featured menu (a lot of people suggested their Mardi Gras menu), but to work our way through the regular menu, too. After one visit, I already have a list of things I want to try. So, Ido Bar & Grill...you've officially gone from "that restaurant I've driven past for 20 years" to "why the hell didn't I come here sooner?" Apparently, sometimes it takes a Facebook ad and a little peer pressure to discover what's been right under your nose the whole time. If you've been considering trying it, take this as your sign.

This is a cool little bar grill I found. They have a long menu and seem to specialize in…read moresandwiches/burgers. There were other items and a full bar, but the Reuben caught my eye. I didn't get a picture but it was huge. It was one of the best Reuben's I've ever had. It came with fresh cut fries and a pickle. The service was somewhat lacking as I sat ignored for the first 5 min but they were 40 min from closing so maybe they were distracted. I will definitely give them another visit soon!

A local staple known for their massive Fat Boy Burgers, extensive menu, delicious desserts and…read moreeclectic atmosphere! We always try something new every time we visit and it is always delicious! Fast and friendly service with excellent recommendations! Plenty of parking in the lot! We will definitely be back! Italian Stallion Turkey Reuben

Food was phenomenal. Great place to eat, grab a drink. Good service. Highly recommend. Was out of…read moretown from the south, was very pleased. All the food is good. I'd take a pic but I ate it all.

Stopped in on a weekday for lunch and there was hardly anyone there. Got a table right away and the…read moreservice was fine. Not great, but not bad either. The food was so good and very reasonably priced. The wings and fried chicken were delicious. Sides were good, too! I left there very full with leftovers. I'll definitely be going back again to try more of the menu. (I am not going to let this dock my rating--but I will say the decor/interior and overall vibe was kind of odd. Dark and not very appealing. Also, there was a tabletop display explaining they want to be fun, but then went on to explain the automatic tip various etiquette/rules. Felt the opposite of fun. Anyways, I don't presume to know what it's like to own and operate a restaurant, but it stuck out to me and did impact the atmosphere.)

We met friends here on our last day in Akron for breakfast. The food was pretty good and the…read moreservice was excellent . I had the combo with pancakes, eggs and bacon. The only thing I didn't like about it was it all came on the same way plate. I tasted the gravy and it was very good as were the biscuits. If I lived here I would eat here a few times a week. Definitely give this place a try

Went for Bfast with some others and tried the German Skillet which is really like an omelette with…read moreKielbasa mixed in w the hash browns. It was good although the skin of the kielbasa was almost like paper because it was not breaking down. I had to take care of that subtly with my napkin. But flavor was very good and our waitress was super despite being very busy.

Excellent lunches. I absolute love all their soups especially their loaded chili.read more

Thank you for providing good food at a reasonable price. Delivery service is a HUGE bonus…read more Finally, my choices for lunch have expanded beyond a sandwich. Claudia

Great diner food...lots of choices...good coffee...very friendly service. Not much ambiance...but,…read moredon't let that scare you away!

I'm so torn because the food was so good and the staff was super friendly however.... The interior…read moredoes need some help and a good deep clean. The interior is really my only complaint because aside from that, we had a great experience! Not pictured here but their stuffed pepper soup was delicious. Also loved the grilled cheese and chicken salad. Will definitely go back but hope they're able to clean the inside a bit soon! I really think that'd help bring in more customers.