The Bottom Line
********** Update 5/29/07***********
Several Northeast Ohio news sources have reported that Jillian's has closed. No one has answered my phone calls this afternoon.
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Jillian's Hibachi Grill is located in downtown Akron, across from Canal Park. The atmosphere here is part sports cafe, part restaurant and they feature a Hibachi Grill, a full bar, amazing electronic games, billiards, and late night dancing.
Several Northeast Ohio news sources have reported that Jillian's has closed. No one has answered my phone calls this afternoon.
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Jillian's Hibachi Grill is located in downtown Akron, across from Canal Park. The atmosphere here is part sports cafe, part restaurant and they feature a Hibachi Grill, a full bar, amazing electronic games, billiards, and late night dancing.
Pros
- Fun, party-like atmosphere
- Voted #8 in “Best of Akron” poll by "Akron Life and Leisure" Magazine
- There's more than just dining here; there's games, pool, and dancing
- Chefs go out of their way to entertain you and your group
Cons
- The Hibachi Grill is not opened Sunday - Tuesday
- Skilled, but non-Japanese chefs lack that "authentic" feel
Description
- Jillian's Hibachi Grill
363 S Main St.
Akron, OH 44311 - (330) 252-0085
- Dinner Price Range: $12 - $22
- Payment Methods: American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover
- Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday 4pm – 11pm
Friday and Saturday 4pm - 1am
Guide Review - Jillian's Hibachi Grill Akron
The hibachi cooks make the experience a very interactive time for their customers, with flaming onions, tossing shrimp that you have to catch in your mouth, and even food fights every now and then. The six-course meal is deliciously prepared.The night doesn't stop with dinner. Jillian's offers billiards for a friendly game of pool, a bar, several themed dance floors, and their “amazing games” area with the latest electronic games.
Special packages available for parties of 10 or more for just $19.99 each, includes Hibachi dinner, pool table and 20 tokens for the games area. Also available are private party room.
Getting There:
From Cleveland: Take I-77 S; merge onto Innerbelt/OH-59 E; take Opportunity Pkwy. exit; turn left onto Opportunity Pkwy.; turn Right onto W. Cedar St.; turn left onto S. Main St.
From Akron: Take W. Market St. toward S. Revere Rd.; turn right onto S High St.; turn right onto E. Exchange St.; turn left onto S. Main St.
