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!

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.

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!

Great atmosphere and it's a fun place to hang out. The cocktails were definitely the highlight…read more They have a lot of different options and I especially liked the espresso martinis. They were really good, just not very strong. The food was the only letdown. The menu felt pretty basic and nothing really stood out. It's still worth stopping by for drinks and the atmosphere

My friend and I decided to stop here on a Friday evening. It was absolutely packed and very hard to…read moreget seating. There were two seats open at the bar, but they were separated by a couple seats. The hostess told us we were not allowed to move the seats together, which didn't make any sense. Eventually, other guests moved down so that we could sit together at the bar. We ended up ordering drinks, in the bartender was a bit rude. My friend and I are the same age, and he insisted on guarding her, but told me that it was not necessary! Way to make a girl feel old lol. I ordered a watermelon Mojito and I didn't have high hopes for it, but it was actually one of the best Mojitos I've ever tasted. I actually ordered a second. It was so good. The food was another story. We only ordered the spinach and artichoke dip because it looked good but we waited over an hour for it to be brought out. We asked the bartender a couple times to check on it, and he mentioned that they only have one oven in the back and that they can only fit 2 to 3 dishes in it at a time. For a business that touts itself as a bar and kitchen, this doesn't seem realistic to me. I'm not sure if everyone else had to wait as long as we did, but how can a restaurant only be able to cook three items at a time? Every time we needed something, we did have to wave the bartender down and it was almost like he was ignoring us half the time. It was so loud in the bar that we could barely hear each other, even though we were right by the open air windows. I would try this place again on a less busy night, but I would probably only come for drinks. Even though the food was good, it just took too long to get it in the menu is pretty sparse. The drinks on the other hand were very good.

Legendary grilled cheese bar of Akron, complete with little umbrellas on each sandwich. You cannot…read moreeat these tiny umbrellas, but they do somehow make the sandwiches taste amazing, but again do not try to eat these small umbrellas they are inedible. I keep reading these reviews saying the sandwiches are dry. If you are lacking saliva be sure to ask your kind server for some extra sauce like ranch or blue cheese or something. The bartenders are like little fairy people and I don't know where they even found barbacks this good, they are like machine elves keeping the fabric of time weaving along. it's a marvel to witness these normal regular human people do their jobs with expert timing. It's hard to believe they are even real people at all, but perhaps inter dimensional beings sent to earth to teach us more about ourselves and feed us tasty food and bevs. The owner Danny B is a really cool dude and curates a selection of some vintage art films, bob ross, and other incredibly quirky things on the tvs, and the atmosphere is one of the most unique Akron-esque places you could hope to spend your precious time left here on earth. Go have a life changing experience in sleepy old Akron Ohio at this legendary establishment

I was long overdue for a girl's night out so I met a good friend here after work one night this…read moreweek. She picked it because she was going to be in the area. I've never been here before but I know it's a fairly popular place so I was quick to agree to the location. We originally sat at the bar but the stools were so incredibly uncomfortable, so we moved to a booth. While our server was nice, it did take her quite a while to come take our drink order. I got a "lavendar breeze" for my first drink and it was delicious. The menu is small, with the focus being on grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm not a huge grilled cheese lover, so I ordered a wedge salad (with house white French dressing) and the sauerkraut balls from the appetizer menu. The salad was on par with what you'd expect, the dressing was tasty. The sauerkraut balls, though, kind of threw me. First, it's a HUGE serving. There was around 30-40 sauerkraut balls in the basket; way more than I ever imagined would be in an order. I was expecting four or five golf ball sized balls. Maybe I've been spoiled by having some fantastic sauerkraut balls, but these were subpar, at best. They didn't have a lot of flavor and the cocktail sauce they served with them was an odd choice. While I still enjoyed time catching up with a friend and the drinks were well done, I doubt I'll come back for food. The menu just wasn't appealing to me and what I did have wasnt good enough to lure me back anytime soon.

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine hospitality and made to feel like valued…read moreguests. The atmosphere was classy yet comfortable, making it the perfect place to enjoy a memorable meal. The food was nothing short of outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented, expertly prepared, and bursting with incredible flavor. The quality of the ingredients and the attention to detail were evident in every bite. The service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and personable, anticipating our needs without ever being overbearing. Their professionalism and warmth made the evening even more enjoyable. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers excellence in every aspect, but this one truly does. If you're looking for phenomenal food, impeccable service, and an unforgettable atmosphere, look no further. This is easily one of the best dining experiences we've had, and we can't wait to return. Highly recommended!

Moe's Restaurant is such a great go to place for an excellent meal at a reasonable price. The lamb…read morechops are incredible and I also tried the steak which was delicious. The tomato salad with the mozzarella cheese and the desserts are amazing. The service is top notch. Where else can you get such a great meal for a reasonable price? I feel like the prices are from pre covid era which is so refreshing.

This has got to be one of the best possible places to take a date for a romantic dinner. I mean, I…read morecan work anywhere, but this place has a very unique atmosphere, and the food is fantastic, and the service is very processional, and it's IN A HOTEL. So like, that's perfect. It's built over a waterfall. And there's a walking path along the river nearby, and an amphitheater. There's a lot to work with.

We took our family to Beaus on the River for Mother's Day 2026…read more We drove 30 minutes south, some of us driving 1 1/2 hours. What a disappointment. For $55 per person, we expected more. Much of the hot food was cool, the "fresh" fruit was fermented and they ran out of desserts. I was disappointed and embarrassed that I had made the arrangements to choose this place. The best part was the ambiance, the mighty Cuyahoga entertained us as we ate. Our server was pleasant and took good care of us. We won't return and we won't be recommending Beaus on the River to anyone.

Pretty small restaurant, had a half hour wait on a Wednesday night, but service was prompt once we…read morewere seated. The appetizer was amazing, crostini with apple cider bacon, goat cheese and arugula. The steak sandwich was really good, steak was tender and perfectly done , and the Burger with cider bacon was amazing. Cooked perfectly medium as requested. I was impressed by the food for sure. Good selection of beer, wine and cocktails as well.

Met a friend here. Her suggestion to come here for dinner. This was hard to score. A lot of good…read morebut a few bad. It was crowded on a Tuesday. They have a taco Tuesday thing but it's not a discount it's 3 tacos and you can mix and match from what they make. Which is not really a special in my opinion. The place has a nice patio and inside can fit an about 10 tables of various sizes. And the bar has seating. Cute place. I see it can get crowded on a Friday night or Saturday night. We got the green bean app for the table. They are cooked perfectly with teriyaki glaze and some tempura but not a lot. They have a sauce that has a bit of a kick but not bad. These are good and good to share. Good portion. I ordered the steak and gruyere sandwich and chips. Sandwich was good. Not big but very flavorful and good. Would have liked a bigger banquette for the sandwich. Ok amount of meat. It was good. The chip side was very crunch and good amount. But to me the chips were a bit greasy tasting. Needed more salt and a bit of flavor. It was a ok meal. The friend that suggested the restaurant got the Ohio burger. It was huge. She cut it into 4's and only ate half. It was big! She also got the chips. Again chips were ok just a bit oily tasting and need salt. The dining area is loud. Lots of people in close proximity talking. It's hard to hear and sound is bouncing. That was a bit of a bummer to try and talk over all the noise. Server was good very attentive and helped with suggestions. Bill for 3 sandwiches, including a burger, a water, coke and cider with green beans appetizer was $81. Not including tip.

Went here twice recently. My 2nd visit was less than stellar. We sat in the stage area for music…read morebingo. I asked what kind of bourbon they had and was read a list of alcohol that wasn't bourbon. I finally just asked for a Woodford and ginger ale. My friend asked for a Jameson straight up. She got ice and I received a drink in a cup without ice (straight up). My drink tasted strange, so I thought maybe it was just warm or the type of ginger ale they used. Couldn't find our waitress anywhere so I walked up to the bar to get a cup of ice. When I poured my drink into the plastic cup with ice, I saw the culprit. SUDS. I was given a glass that had soap not rinsed out. I thought the original 'foam' was the soda but then realized the ginger ale was FLAT and the suds were soap. Waitress finally came back and I ordered a beer instead and sent it back. Then we ordered some appetizer which was less than stellar. Sorry kids but we won't be back.

Nestled in the heart of Cuyahoga Falls, you'll find the Workz. They have an amazing stage with…read morelive bands, games and great food. The service was fabulous. Our server was so sweet and kind. She was attentive even though it was packed and kept my son's glass full all night without being asked. The place is beautiful inside with a lot of space although the seating is odd.