I love this place - but like other places in downtown Akron they do not not know how to staff for busy times. Nobody wants to wait an hour for food read more

We discovered this place via Yelp while visiting Akron and trying to get in out of the rain. This was a really nice place to grab a late lunch. Very clean and a nice space. The sandwiches are very creative. I had the #6 grilled cheese with cheddar, apples and bacon. My husband had the Chicken Cordon Bleu. We both really enjoyed our lunch and if we are ever in Akron again we would make this a stop. The waitress was very nice and helpful, our food came quickly and service overall was great. read more

We loved the BBQ....we plan on coming back the next time we are up that way...we really did enjoy the food

I don't know where to begin. Me and Brucie sat here for a while after being sat in the worst area . Their servers sat on their phones or were just talking to each other as we sat waiting for one to come to us to ask us for drinks. A couple minutes later, a family comes in with no reservation, and gets served drinks and get better seats than we ever did! After 20 mins of not being asked for what I'd like to drink, we left. As we left they yelled have a nice day. Im hurt. Im upset. I looked forward to a meal like this, and sadly nobody came to the occasion. Do not come to The Lockview if you expect good service, good seating, and general care for a customer; they do not have any of that at all. read more

So on my visit to Ohio this week, poured over Yelp to find a great little spot to have some awesome drinks and great food! I settled on the Lockview due to some pictures and previous reviews. Sad to say, I'm truly disappointed. The chili was watery, lacked flavor, and loaded with beans; barely any actual meat. At maybe 1/4 of it and couldn't take it anymore. Also ordered a wedge salad which was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. Beer list lacked some really great IPAs that I was expecting and looking forward to and top shelf vodka drink was tiny, and pricey. read more

A really wonderful place to have lunch, beer, casual dinner. Service is always top notch and fun to sit outside when the weather is nice. I'm a huge fan of their luscious BLT. read more

I love the Lockview, they have an outstanding assortment of draft beer for you to explore. Lockview is directly across from Lock 3 in downtown Akron and well worth stopping into before a concert. With the new DORA setup (outside drinking to go) in Akron, stop in and grab a beer to go! read more

Good food good people good atmosphere and most of all very very consistent been coming here for years and the only changes as been for the better read more

I was VERY pleasantly surprised by the Lockview; my expectations weren't high when coworkers said we were going to a place specializing in grilled cheese. But I loved the atmosphere - a more refined but comfortable vibe. You could absolutely come for a nice happy hour or casual date. And I really loved the food. Despite the big variety of really unique sandwich options (which all looked fresh and amazing - and my coworkers confirmed that they were), I opted to be "good" and go for a spinach salad with chicken. And much to my surprise, it had such great flavor and was very filling! I'd be eager to go back to get the salad again, which is rarely the case. Prices were also very reasonable for the quality and quantity, which is always a plus! read more

Beautifully restored LocKeepers home on the canal. Great food and attentive servers. Great view when sitting out on the balcony in the summer. read more

Nice dim ambiance without being pretentious. Lockview is an Akron staple. Everything I've ever had here is good, but last night I had the #11, and it knocked my socks right off. Lobster, lemon aioli, arugula grilled cheese. It was so good, I can't stop thinking about it. I usually like to switch it up when I go the same place a number of times, but I'd have a hard time ordering anything else from now on. Usually anything lobster is super expensive, but this wasn't. $10 for one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. They also have a gazillion beers on tap, possibly more. read more

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my first time there was great! i love the grilled and the tomato soup! the staff were really nice as well! i really recommend!! :) read more

The Lockview - #1 Number One Sandwich - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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The Mac and cheese was so good!! Service was great and nice atmosphere. Our server was very attentive and she was very nice

Funky, dark and hip, the Lockview looks like a mystery from the outside without any windows and apparent signage. But inside it opens up to a long dining room, bar, muted lighting and televisions playing classic movies. With a small menu of apps, salads, cheese sandwiches and more, you can make a casual meal here and wash it down with a huge selection of craft beers and decent list of cocktails. I ordered up the apple, bacon and cheddar (#6) with tots along with a iced tea and margarita. The menu here is available until midnight on the weekends, very nice! Service is pretty quick here, it's a nice looking sandwich dripping with cheese along with a pile of crunchy tots. The sandwich is nicely griddled and on thick Texas toast. Nicely melted, thick cheddar, crisp bacon along with some thick sliced apples makes for a comforting mouthful. Service from the hip staff is on point and attentive without being overdone. All in all the Lockview is a nice little spot for beers, cocktails and some yummy eats. Pretty sure if I lived in Akron I would be a semi-regular, it's just that type of comfortable neighborhood bar that works in many ways... read more

The Lockview - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Their grilled selection is amazing. So many different options and you can add on additional cheeses or toppings. I also love that the sandwich comes with tots or goldfish! Give it a try! read more

Delicious food and friendly staff! The gourmet grilled cheese selection is amazing and the food is delicious. I absolutely love sitting on their outdoor patio when available! read more

The Lockview has become one of our fave stops while visiting family in Ohio and this visit we lucked into an excellent special of the eve - Lobster Mac & Cheese. YUM! It was a tough call picking between their grilled cheese masterpieces and the special, so hubs and I split our dinners and we got to enjoy some of each - belly bliss!! If you happen to be there when it's on the menu, the lobster is more shredded vs. chunky in the dish, surprising you every so often with a cheesy cluster of lobster goodness. Our other shared plate included the #3 grilled sammie with pepper jack cheese & fresh jalapeño peppers and french fries. On a side note, their tomato soup is a worthy compliment to any sandwich but we did not have room for it this visit. The atmosphere for dinner is a nice mix of all ages and pretty laid back, playing older tunes and throwback tv shows above the bar. We had an exceptional waitress that eve but everyone we encountered was welcoming. read more

The Lockview - Fried pepperoni, bourbon beer & Bloody Mary - delish!! - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Say cheese!!! Nice place with so much choices of sandwiches : different kind of cheeses, veggies, breads... From goat, American to Swiss,... so many to choose from. Accompany your plate with some French fries or gold fishes and you are good to go. They also offer happy hours and a large choices of cocktails. The place is also just in front of the Akron theater, really convenient for before a show read more

The anti-sportsbar. Dark and cozy. No sports games or shows on their tvs, they're showing an old movie All oldies on the jukebox. Lotsa Motown classics. Very laidback, great place to catch up with friends. Nice selection of beers on tap and in bottled. Full bar, too. Fun menu, love the variety of grilled cheese choices. Rooftop bar can get unbearably smoky. read more

One of my favorite places to eat I. Downtown. Super comfy with a friendly staff. The grilled cheeses are the big draw. Push past the construction -it's worth the visit! read more

I made my first stop at The Lockview this past Wednesday, and it's safe to say I had the best bbq pulled pork and pickle grilled cheese I've had in my life! It was so delicious and the service was amazing. The goldfish as a side was unique and went wonderfully with the sandwich. I would reccomend this restaurant for anyone in the Akron area who wants an elevated comfort meal! read more

The Lockview - #15 - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

I've been here a few times and I feel as though the quality has slipped a little bit over the years. I remember the quality of ingredients being better and the presentation more thought out and presentable. I hate to say it but the food and presentation is better at the Melt chain of restaurants. The service was painfully slow on my last visit. I joined my party a tad late and when I sat down they said "order two drinks because you won't see our server for another hour". We met around 6pm so it was busy, I'll give them that. I just left the establishment feeling a bit let down and slightly ripped off for the prices. I hate writing negative reviews but I simply didn't enjoy my last visit. I hope they can turn this around! read more

If you're a fan of grilled cheese make sure to make time to visit The Lockview the next time you are in downtown Akron! The parking situation currently isn't great with all the construction in downtime however, there are plenty of parking garages around and multiple meters on the side streets. Bonus, weekends there is free parking in the garages and the meters are free after 6pm. The atmosphere at The Lockview is casual, plenty of booth and table seating with a rooftop bar that is open at specific hours. Staff is relatively hands off but will make sure you get what you need. There are always a ton of great beers on tap and a huge bottle/can selection. The cocktails are ok, but I would recommend going the beer/cider route if dining here. The food is comfort food at it's finest - for anyone who loves a good grilled cheese with a bowl of tomato soup! They have daily specials that are always interesting and their regular menu has something for everyone! They serve goldfish crackers with all their sandwiches which make a nice addition to a bowl of soup. They have a good selection of apps, the deep fried pepperoni is a go to for my friends. This is NOT a gluten free safe space - while there are a few things on the menu that are GF by default (mainly salads), it is definitely not their gig. read more

The service was very prompt and courteous! The vibe was very chill and the gourmet grilled Cheese was delicious! We had the #5 and the #12 and were blown away by the decadence! The goldfish crackers were a surprisingly nice addition. The chips and cheese dip and tots with zesty ranch were delicious as well! read more

Gourmet grilled cheese, what more can you want on a cold october day? Went to Lock 3 area with a friend for lunch. What a treat! I had a the chicken parmagiana sandwich with mozarella and argula on texas toast. So good. My friend had her usual, a number 6. A tasty grilled cheese with pickles, mustard and red onion. She got the traditional side of goldfish and I got tator tots. One great thing about Lockview is that the portions are just right. You don't leave hungry and you don't leave stuffed. It is just right. They have a list of beers a mile long. My friend couldn't decide so our very friendly waitress, Reagan let her taste a couple. Which reminds me to tell you that our service was fantastic! Our glasses were never empty. Our plates were cleared promptly and she let us chat without making us feel unfortable. We went at 11:30 am and didn't have any trouble getting a metered spot in front of the restaurant. But I can see during busy times how parking can be a bit tricky. I will be back! read more

The Lockview - Chicken Parmesan sandwich with tator tots. Yum. - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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Simple upscale grilled cheese, if you Love Lawson chip dip , they have it. Potato croquettes are really good.

Always busy but the food is awesome. Staff is friendly and it's the perfect place to start a fun night at the theater or a ballgame.

Visited here for the first time & was GREATLY impressed! Hospitality, food, customer service... The works! Definitely will come back! read more

The Lockview - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Nice place to come hang out after work and they also have a roof top patio! The patio is a little bit of a secret so make sure you check it out! Lots of drink options and the food is pretty tasty read more

They have amazing chicken heart race needs a little more liquid every time we get it it's a little dry their sauerkraut balls are great

On the outskirts of the theatre District. good foot is served in a cozy setting. The drinks are tasty. Although the menu is small, everything we ordered was delicious. The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming. We'll be back. read more

This is a great little bar-restaurant by the Akron theater. It is strange that both times I've been here, children's programming has been on the televisions over the bar. This is somewhere I'd plant myself for awhile if something better were on TV! We don't have television, so we go out for games all the time. Showing children's or classic movies without sound seems futile, who's really watching that? The food is better than average bar food. The fries are truly fresh-cut and perfectly cooked. The selection of grilled cheese fillings makes it difficult to only order one. We had the #6 which was cheddar, bacon and grilled apple. I love that the bread isn't too thick and balanced nicely with the fillings. The flavor combinations for the different sandwiches are creative. Ours was delicious. The cheese did need to be just slightly more melted to give us that perfect gooey melty experience. I always get a Bloody Mary here as the toppings make it a meal in a glass. It was fantastic and strong with vodka. I then had a Kentucky bourbon barrel ale that was on tap, one of my favs. The bathrooms were clean. The service was what I'd expect, good. We sat at the bar. The prices are very fair. read more

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I stopped in for lunch one afternoon. The food was good and service was quick. I'll be returning.

Ok - it's been two days since I ate at the Lockview and I'm still angry. We showed up at 6 and were seated right away, which was great because we had a 3 year old with us. And then, the dinner fell apart. Poor service. Had difficulty getting water. It was 2 hours between when we sat down and when our food arrived, with nothing for the kiddo to snack on. The server said the kitchen was backed up after we flagged her down several times...but tables that arrived well after us had paid and left before our food arrived. We ordered a side of fries to tide the kiddo over at one point and asked the server to please expedite it, which she said she would...but it came out with the rest of the food slightly before 8pm (so then we were drowning in fries). My grilled cheese was fine (nothing special) but the tomato soup was terrible - too acidic. My husband got a chicken sandwich and was equally unimpressed. The prices were very high for the food we got. That would've been tolerable if the service was great...but the whole experience was miserable. read more

I went for lunch and had their wedding soup (nice flavor, but a bit watered down) and grilled cheese on Texas toast. I liked the sandwich, but the cheese was more Velveeta rather than traditional cheese. The restaurant is a bit cramped and our table was a bit close to the others. Service was average and we spent most of our meal with our water glasses empty. The restaurant has a "sticky floor" feel to it and begs to be a bar rather than a restaurant. read more

Listen, I was skeptical about this place. The reviews are a mixed bag and when I was invited to try it out by my bestest Yelp friend, I figured I'd give it a shot. How bad could it be, right?! Myyyylanta! This place completely exceeded my expectations. The interior of this place isn't anything to write to Nate Berkus about. It is a simple bar with simple decor. But is that all they got? Oh NAY NAY. Shout out to our waitress. She was really amazing and made popping our Lockview cherry pleasurable. Their beer list is extensive and they have the coolest things on tap. I ordered the Warlock and lemme tell you, this stuff is dark and rich. Great seasonal flavors. I felt like someone had put a spell on me, I wanted more. It is really hard to make a burger enjoyable without a bun. Frankly, I usually don't order them anywhere because of it. If I am being honest, that was one of the only choices on the menu I could eat....sans a salad. So, I bit the bullet and tried it. The Lockview Burger without a bun was absolutely fantastic! Medium rare goodness, perfectly seared and seasoned perfectly. Love fries? SWEET MOTHER OF MONKEY MILK! Then this is the place for you. They are fresh cut and just plain amazeballs. One last thing. THEIR SALSA IS TO DIE FOR. I'd literally give my life for a bowl of this stuff. I ordered the chips and salsa as a starter and momma mia, it rocked my socks. If you are on the fence about trying this place, get off it. Don't ride the fence, ride a cowboy. And get your butt in here! read more

The food here is great - crowd-pleasing, interesting apps, very tasty grilled cheeses and soups, interesting beer menu. For the food I give it a 5. The problem is the incredibly slow service. Not unpleasant....just amazingly slow. Three of us came and ordered drinks at lunchtime on a Saturday. 15 minutes later, I got a water (tho I ordered tea), and 5 minutes later our 2 other drinks arrived. There appear to be a sufficient # of servers.... Just seems their system is not conducive to efficient service. Seems you cant cone here with any sort of time constraint (like a show at the theater right across the street which I'm sure is a huge source of their business!) read more

Holy comfort food.. anytime I'm cranky or don't feel good I come here for a grilled cheese and tomato soup. Doesn't make you as full or bloated like melt would! read more

The Lockview - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

We had such a great time! Loved the music. Staff was friendly. Food was phenomenal! I really also want to take a second to praise our waitress Kelsey. She was such a blessing. We had our baby with us who was in a mood and she took the time to play with her, keep her happy, even bring her goldfish. On top of her excellent service, this little act made our day. Definitely coming back here! read more

A friend and I went to Lock3 for the rib white and blue. We stopped here to cool.off and get drinks, and I must say we were not disappointed! My lemon ice martini was delish!!!! read more

The Lockview - Didn't eat here but this lemon ice is delish!!! - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio