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Akron and Summit County are home to a diverse mixture of ethnic and fine dining restaurants. Learn more about where to dine in the "Rubber City."
Cheap Eats in Akron
Restaurants are doing their best to make it affordable to enjoy dinner out in Akron, Ohio. Here are some great finds for cheap eats in Akron. Another handy tip is to check out local papers, the Golden Clipper, restaurant websites, sign up for e-newsletters on restaurant Web sites, and the [link url=http://akron.entertainment.com/discount/dining.shtml?category=Fast+Food&N=25+169]Entertainment Book…
Honey Baked Ham and Cafe
Honey Baked Ham and Café in Akron will surprise you with their specialty sandwiches and large assortment of meats, side dishes, and desserts to be enjoyed at home. The relativity-new location is easy to get to, has plenty of parking, and offers a cozy, kid-friendly dining area. It's also a convenient place to enjoy a healthy meal or to grab a balanced meal to go.
Akron's Big City Chophouse
Big City Chophouse is an elegant and impressive dining experience in downtown Akron. The restaurant is known for great steaks and authentic Italian dishes with recipes coming straight from Italy. The dining room, bar, and private dining areas offer a classy, relaxing setting.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse offers an elegant evening to remember with spectacular dishes, exquisite food presentation, and unmatched service, in a beautiful setting. Their menu displays an array of award winning food and wine that is sure to please every taste. The dining areas include intimate booths and tables in the main dining area, seating at the bar, outdoor patio seating during warm months, and six private dining areas.
Chipotle Mexican Grill in Akron Ohio
Chipotle Mexican Grill has four locations in Akron. Although labeled a "quick service restaurant", Chipotle is a trendy place with premium quality food at a great price. The décor is hip and eclectic with brushed steel throughout.
Akron's Totally Cooked Catering
Totally Cooked Inc. is a full-service catering company whose #1 goal is to make you feel like a guest at your next event. Their event coordinator will organize your party or meeting based on what you desire while fitting your budget, and their catering services are flexible to meet every need and dietary requirements. The To Go Market offers the same gourmet meals for individuals stopping in for a healthy lunch or taking home dinner for the entire family.
Wasabi Hibachi Steakhouse
Wasabi Hibachi Steakhouse is a superb dining destination in the Akron, Ohio area. Their attention to detail will leave you with complete satisfaction and a delightful evening. Choose from their award winning sushi or the ever entertaining Hibachi grill. There are several dining areas including the Hibachi grill, full service bar, sushi bar, fine dining room, and private Tatami rooms.
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar & Roaster
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar & Roaster, in Akron, is the perfect place to meet friends or clients, or find a nook to read, surf the web, or to study. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly and the in-house roasted coffee is rated the best in the city.
Akron's Metro Burger
Metro Burger is a hip, new burger restaurant in Akron's Highland Square district. It is an enjoyable place to meet friends & family or go for a casual business lunch. Metro Burger has award winning classic burger combinations or you can create your own custom burger. The atmosphere is casual with elements of modern style and art.
Chrissie Hynde's Vegi Terranean
If you are looking for a restaurant that is unlike any other in the Midwest, try Akron's Vegi Terranean. Vegetarian or not, you will enjoy the flavorful, all-organic, vegan food in an upscale contemporary setting. Located in downtown Akron, it is fast becoming a favorite spot for fine dining. The dining experience is well worth the drive downtown, as is one of founder and rock star Chrissie HyndeÂ’s goal for her hometown.
Bigeye Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar
Bigeye Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar, in Fairlawn, Ohio, is a pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is upscale, yet inviting with rich, warm colors and a modern style. This is the place for Sushi lovers with many unique specialty rolls that you won’t find anywhere else. It is also an excellent place to begin your culinary journey of Japanese cuisine and sushi. Bigeye makes it a point to welcome newcomers to Sushi with combination plates, convenient al a carte menus, and courteous help.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar - Akron Ohio
Fleming's Steakhouse in Akron Ohio's impeccable attention to detail will turn “your evenings out into memorable experiences.” Having just come onto the scene a couple of years ago, Fleming's is among Akron's most elegant restaurants.
Rockne's
Rockne's, with 12 locations in Northeast Ohio, is a great place to enjoy All-American food with family and friends. The fun, casual restaurant is decorated with local memorabilia and televisions for watching the game. The food is served hot with generous portions at a very reasonable price.
Ivan's Deli and Catering
Ivan’s Deli and Catering, in Fairlawn Ohio, is one of the best delicatessens in Northeast Ohio. It is a great cozy place to grab a tasty lunch. The dining room is a typical casual deli with booths and tables surrounded by walls of windows.
Akron Special Occasion Restaurants
Special occasions are often celebrated with great food. Finding the perfect place to celebrate your anniversary, birthday, graduation, or even "pop the question" is easy when you choose from one of these fine restaurants in Akron, Ohio.
Best Places to Sit by a Fireplace in Akron
Few things compare to a crackling fire in the middle of Ohio's winter. There's just something about the fireplace that warms the body and soul. It's relaxing, romantic, and beautiful. Enjoy dinner around a fireplace at one of these fine restaurants this season.
Leonardo's
Leonardo's, in Fairlawn Ohio, offers award winning pizza made to order. It is a great place for pizza, whether you dine in, carry out, or use their catering service
Raj Mahal Restaurant
Raj Mahal, with two locations in the Akron Ohio area has recently been awarded the title of Best Indian Food in Akron by the Akron Beacon Journal. Whether you go for the buffet lunch or for dinner, you will be pleased with delicious authentic Indian food. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. Each course of the meal adds to the unique dining experience. Pricing is reasonable, especially for the lunch buffet.
Places to Go for Ice Cream in Akron
Nothing is more freshing in the summer than ice cream. Enjoy a cone a one of the many ice cream parlors in Akron Ohio.
Tres Potrillos Mexican Restaurant
Tres Potrillos is fast becoming a favorite for Mexican cuisine in the Montrose/Akron Ohio area. The atmosphere is fun and inviting in their large dining area that is filled with vibrant Mexican décor. It is a great place to enjoy dinner out as a couple, with the family or with a large group of friends. The menu is extensive with all of your favorite authentic Mexican dishes as well as restaurant specialties and large kids menu.
Saffron Patch - Akron
Saffron Patch, in Akron Ohio, offers deliciously prepared traditional Indian cuisine in an intimate, relaxed setting. This small restaurant offers a unique dining experience that you will not soon forget. It is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner for two, entertain clients or dine with friends. If you are looking for an intimate dining experience of exquisite Indian food, this is the place to be. All meals are also available for carry out.
Mr. G's Pizzeria and Wings -- Fairlawn Ohio
Mr. G's Pizzeria & Wings, near Akron Ohio, offers delicious, authentic Italian food that will have you coming back for more. This family owned and operated business takes pride in providing only the best and freshest ingredients in their hand made dishes. The casual, friendly environment is the perfect place to enjoy dinner with friends or family.
Mustard Seed Market and Cafe - Montrose
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, with locations in Montrose and Solon, is the largest retailer of natural and organic products in Northeast Ohio. Serving the community for 22 years, this family-owned business is Ohio's first certified organic market and cafe.
Mariachi Locos Mexican Restaurant
Mariachi Locos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, with two locations, one in Cuyahoga Falls and one in Green Ohio, offers a wide selection of authentic Mexican dishes at an affordable price with excellent fast service.
Serpico's Italian Eatery
Serpico's Italian Eatery is located in downtown Akron, across from Lock 3 Park and the Akron Civic Theatre. Serpico's has been serving Italian food and Philly steak subs for over 33 years at three locations in downtown Akron since 2002. Serpico's Italian Eatery serves authentic homemade Italian food, specializing in New York style pizza and Philly steak and cheese subs.
Hibachi Japan Steak House
Hibachi Japan Steak House, in Akron Ohio, is an authentically decorated Japanese steakhouse with delicious food and moderate prices. It has been under the same ownership for the past 31 years and has had a full Sushi Bar for the past 16 years, the oldest in Summit County. It's a business model that works.
Otani Japanese Restaurant - Akron
With it's relaxed atmosphere, Otani Japanese Restaurant is "the" place in Akron to go to be introduced to the art and taste of true Japanese cuisine. Their unique sushi bar is a must.

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