In this post we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Akron. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you after reading it.
The best Akron restaurants of all types will get us going. Then we will niche down and cover numerous great places to eat for those who want Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Breakfast and brunch spots will come next followed by bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. We will get into the drinks as we list the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area. There is plenty for us to discuss so we won’t waste your time with a long rambling open.
Towards the end there will be a Akron restaurant map at the end of this page to help you locate everything more easily. There are also links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier for you to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head that way.
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Best Restaurants In Akron
It is certainly up for debate but currently we think the best restaurants in Akron are:
- Mr. Zub’s Deli at the Matinee at 795 W Market St
- Ranchero’s at 286 E Cuyahoga Falls Av
- Sakura at 3900 Medina Rd
- Waterloo Restaurant at 423 E Waterloo Rd
Our Favorite Italian Restaurants
Some of the top spots to eat great Italian food would be:
- Lembo’s Italian Restaurant at 1186 Canton Rd
- Dontino’s La Vita Gardens at 555 E Cuyahoga Falls Av
- D’Angelo’s Italian Place at 3288 S Main St
- D’Agnese’s Trattoria and Cafe at 566 White Pond Dr
- Parasson’s Italian Restaurant at 959 E Waterloo Rd
We also have a pizza list coming up if that is the info you are after.
Best Steak Houses
These steak houses near you shouldn’t let you down:
- The Diamond Grille at 77 W. Market St
- Fleming ‘s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at 4000 Medina Rd
- Ken Stewart’s Grille at 1970 W. Market St
Mexican Restaurants Near You
These Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- El Rancho at 1678 West Exchange St
- Uncle Tito’s Mexican Grill at 2215 E Waterloo Rd
- Taqueria La Loma at 421 Darrow Rd
- El Rincon at 1485 S Arlington St
- Azteca at 1779 E Market St
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of the top spots to eat Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant at 326 S Main St #1204
- Pad Thai at 12 E Exchange St
- Chin’s Place at 474 W Market St
- P.F. Chang’s at 3265 W Market St Ste 100A
- Jade Dragon Chinese Restaurant at 875 E Exchange St
Best Spots For Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant at 326 S Main St #1204
- Sushi Katsu at 1446 N Portage Path
- Sushi Asia Gourmet at 1375 N Portage Path
- Fuji Hot Pot & Sushi at 1662 Brittain Rd
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Singh Biryani at 2625 Bailey Rd, Cuyahoga Falls
- Everest Restaurant at 2033 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls
- Bombay Grill at 117 Merz Blvd, Fairlawn
- Saffron Patch in the Valley at 1238 Weathervane Ln
American Restaurants
Want to eat some great American food? If so then go to:
- Steinly’s Restaurant at 235 E Waterloo Rd
- Akron Family Restaurant at 250 W Market St
- The Lamp Post at 2146 E Market St
- Swensons Drive-In Restaurants at 658 E Cuyahoga Falls Av
- Oldies & Goodies Family Diner at 641 Massillon Rd
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- LongHorn Steakhouse at 443 Howe Av, Cuyahoga Falls
- City Barbeque and Catering at 2870 W Market St, Fairlawn
- Jimmy’s Backyard BBQ at 526 Graham Rd, Cuyahoga Falls
- Old Carolina Barbecue Company at 620 Ridgewood Crossing Rd, Fairlawn
French Restaurants
Sérénité Restaurant & Culinary Institute at 538 W Liberty St is a good place to eat French food in town.
Greek & Mediterranean Food
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Vasili’s Greek Cuisine at 1702 Merriman Rd
- Fattoush Mediterranean Grill at 1081 E Tallmadge Ave
- Papa Gyros at 1 N Hawkins Ave
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
For the best seafood restaurants consider going to:
- Chowder House Cafe at 1244 Weathervane Ln
- Boiling House at 1 W Exchange St #150
- KIng Fish at 115 Montrose W Av
- Eadies Fish House at 6616 Wise Av NW
Where To Eat Pizza
There are plenty of options but we think the best pizza places in Akron are:
- Rasicci’s Pizza at 513 E Cuyahoga Falls Av
- Fiesta Pizza And Chicken at 1860 Newton St
- Guiseppe’s at 14 E Caston Rd
- DeCheco’s Pizzeria at 2075 S Main St
- Pavona’s Pizza Joint at 32 Sand Run Rd
Of course you can also find great pizza near you at many of the spots in our Italian restaurants list.
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and fries:
- Bob’s Hamburg at 1351 E Av
- Penn Station at 270 E Exchange St
- Mr. Hero at 484 W Market St
- The Rail at 3265 W Market St
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets near you is a good way to get variety:
- Yellow Tail Buffet at 4054 Medina Rd
- Happy Family Buffet at 3100 Manchester Rd
- Royal Buffet & Grill at 1930 Buchholzer Blvd
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Akron vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- CoreLife Eatery at 2870 W Market St #A, Fairlawn
- Aladdin’s Eatery West Market at 782 W Market St
- Ms. Julie’s Kitchen at 1809 S Main St
More Healthy Food Options
Other good restaurants that have healthy food choices would be:
- Niko’s Sandwich Board at 1947 W Market St #104
- The Mustard Seed Market and Cafe at 867 W Market St
- Poké Fresh at 46 N Hawkins Ave #215
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- The Game Grill + Bar at 300 S Main St
- Bomba Tacos & Rum at 3900 Medina Rd
- Honeymoon Grille at 3458 Manchester Rd
- Cafe 388 at 388 S Main St
- Nomz at 21 Furnace St
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Akron bakeries:
- Sweet Mary’s Bakery at 76 E Mill St
- Sanabel Middle East Bakery at 308 E South St
- Tiffany’s Bakery at 620 Ridgewood Xing Ste A
- The West Side Bakery at 2303 W Market St
- Reeves Cake Shop at 2770 Cory Av
Donuts
When you are running out of time in the morning swing by one of these donut shops:
- North Hill Donuts at 662 E Tallmadge Av
- Jubilee Donuts at 916 Canton Rd
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream shops near you try:
- Pav’s Creamery at 3769 Manchester Rd
- Trecaso’s™ Mary Coyle® Fine Italian Cuisine & Ice Cream at 780 W Market St
- Chill Artisan Ice Cream at 21 Maiden Ln
- Biggins’ Big Dip at 197 Portage Lakes Drive
- Handel’s Ice Cream Tallmadge at 2055 Eastwood Av
Cafes
Jumpstart your day at one of these cafes:
- Akron Coffee Roasters at 30 N High St
- Baghdad Hookah Lounge at 80 S Forge St
- Pearl Coffee Co at 675 S Broadway St
- Molly Brown’s Country Cafe at 518 Canton Rd
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are always a good healthy option:
- Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies at 1650 W Market St
- Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar Fairlawn at 2279 W Market St
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars are where to go when you want to try some creative drinks:
- 750ml Wine Bar at 2287 W Market St
- Northside Speakeasy at 31 Furnace St
- South Point Tavern at 1947 W Market St
- The Spotted Owl at 60 S Maple St
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Hoppin’ Frog Brewery at 1680 E Waterloo Rd
- Missing Falls Brewery at 540 S Main St #112
- R. Shea Brewing at 1662 Merriman Rd
- Magic City Brewing Company at 2727 Manchester Rd
- Lock 15 Brewing Company at 21 WN St
We have also written about:
- Youngstown Restaurants
- Columbus Restaurants
- Detroit Restaurants
- All The Midwest
Enjoy Eating at the Best Akron Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
Plus there was talk of breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Akron!
