I've had some very good meals here in the past. But my meal this past Saturday was truly disappointing. Service was slow. Some items left off of our orders, drinks and a couple of sides. Two hours in, our dinners came out. My neighbor and I ordered $60 steaks; both came out overcooked and barely warm. We had brought a birthday cake and gave it to the kitchen with instructions to bring it out with candles lit as a surprise to our guest. Instead the waitress brought out dessert menus then said oops and blurted out the surprise. All this for $100 a head? read more

Wow! Wow! Loved everything about Alexander Pierce. This once nursing home was reincarnated and came back as an old style Rat Pack hangout. Atmosphere A+!Swanky, upbeat and so much fun. The staff is very welcoming . The bar has an amazing array of martinis and an entertaining engaging singer. The building is also home to a private social club, private movie suites and a Speakeasy. Now for the food...yes. I imagine that you can't go wrong with anything, but I can certainly vouch for the mussels and scallops. I encourage you to order them, unless you have a problem with garlic or are planning on a romantic evening with someone who didn't join you for dinner. read more

First time here. Everything was exellent!! From the service (Desiree) was very knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. We loved her ! We each had something different, pork chops, steak and salmon and all were superb. Drinks were fantastic. Atmosphere is elegant and on top of it all for 5 star dining prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back. Even held the door open fir us as we all left abd once again thanked us for coming and welcomed us back. We WILL be back !! read more

Wanted to take a moment to tell everyone how awesome this place is! We were looking for a nice restaurant to host my father in laws birthday, and we were looking for a private dining experience. Not a ton of options out there, and the ones that we did find were booked up. We had heard of Alexander Pierce from friends, and had been looking to try it. My wife called and they said their rooms for hosting a group our size were booked, but had we considered a screen room. We asked what the heck a screen room was, and they told us it was a private dining room, can hold up to six people, and it came with a free movie rental on them. We were dining with our toddler, so we thought, why not? Something to keep him entertained. So the day comes, and we arrive. They take us to this room, and it has a table set for six people, a private bathroom, and a little tv on the wall. I was thinking okay, kinda gimmicky, but no big deal. The waiter showed us around the room, and I had missed a curtain when we walked in. He pulled back the curtain, and there was a "movie theater" room in the back. One whole wall was the screen, surround sound, leather recliners. Just really cool. We had pre ordered some apps, Bruschetta Flatbread and a Stuffed Meatball. Really, really good! The meatball was our favorite! Their homemade tomato sauce is so good! The waiter had given us a buzzer, and pretty much left us alone except to check on drinks, so we buzzed him and he came right away to order dinner. I ordered the Aukra Salmon, which was served with blistered tomatoes, spinach and a fresh citrus buerre blanc. I also opted for a wedges salad and crispy Brussel sprouts! Everything was absolutely wonderful! The salmon was cooked perfectly, the buerre blanc adding nice hits of acid, along with the slightly charred tomatoes. The brussel sprouts had a bit of heat to them, were crunchy and charred, just great! Everyone else opted for different types of pasta except my father in law. The pasta is made in house and everyone enjoyed it a lot. My father in law ordered the pork chop, which came with a bourbon fig glaze. He wasn't able to finish it, so we all were able to take a bite. It may have been the best piece of pork I've ever eaten! Seasoned well, smokey bourbon with sweet fig, tender, juicy, perfection! Now onto dessert! My wife ordered for the table and we split everything. Delicious cheesecake, one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had, and stuffed beignets. Wow, what a meal! We finished dinner and still had time to go watch a movie in the back. Really, really wonderful experience! read more

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Entree: Bone in Ribeye w/ Crispy Brussels Sprout Who doesn't like steak? We've been eyeing this restaurant for a while and finally made it out for Valentines Day. Started with the stuffed meatball and we devoured it, absolutely delicious!!! Next the side salad with an amazing white French dressing. The steak... the steak is why I came and why I'll go back. Cooked to perfection and perfectly paired with the honey sriracha Brussels spout. This review is from the hubs and so happy he enjoyed it because the pasta was amazing and I want to go back for more and more and more!!! The service here is exceptional!!! The vibe is cool and you won't be disappointed. If it weren't for the crisis we are in right now we would be here like everyday!!! Entree: Bolognese Pasta Bowl I am usually a fan of a darker red sauce so when the dish came out I was a little disappointed but after my first bite I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the thicker noodles and they were cooked on point! I would have liked more noodles with the sauce (because I am greedy that way) and the option to add a meatball but it was great and I would order this again! The Meatball App was amazing and I will order that every time! The bread came out warm and was an added bonus! What I loved most about this place was the service. Desiree was a delight and she was very attentive and took great care of us! We had several people come over and ask us how we were and how the food was. They held the door for us when we came in and when we left and they even took a Valentines Day pic and printed it and gave it to us in a cute frame! Loved the vibe with the black and white tvs while playing oldies music throughout the restaurant. PS you can follow us for more reviews at buckeye_state_foodies on Instagram read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Bolognese Pasta Bowl - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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I dined at A.P. twice before writing this review as I couldn't believe how bad the first experience was and presumed the second experience would be much better....but it wasn't. I regularly dine at Akron's higher-end steak houses such as Lanning's and Diamond Grill and was excited when I heard about a new place opening up but left twice completely disappointed. To start, the service is lacking in speed, knowledge of the menu, and got multiple items wrong both times. I don't blame any of service staff as this was likely inadequate staffing and poor training by managers/owners. The cocktails were poorly made (worst Manhattan's I've had in years), our appetizers came out cold, and worst of all, all of the steaks were of poor quality. We all ordered medium rare and only one came out correctly while the others were ranged from medium to well done. A.P. charges premium prices but delivers subpar food and service. I might visit for a happy hour but I'd make dinner reservations for somewhere else as there are much better options in town. read more

I called about seeing the facility for a small wedding vow exchange and dinner. I met with Mindy who is responsive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. At the end of the tour, my daughter and I had lunch and it was perfect from beginning to end. Our server was very attentive and our glasses were always full. My daughter has a vegan diet and didn't have a hard time finding something. She opted for a flatbread pizza, minus cheese. I was instantly drawn to the warm spinach salad which was delicious. It had the perfect amount of dressing and everything else. Portions were on par and the prices were inline with the quality. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. They are very hospitable and we will return for our wedding. We are getting married in their ballroom and having guests stay in the suites which are amazing! Other reviewers commented that it isn't easy to find. Instead of looking for a sign that sticks out perpendicular to the building, look for "797" in big numbers on the front of the building. Parking lot is somewhat private. We went during lunch but I would feel safe in the evening. read more

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We loved to atmosphere and the delicious food. The mussels and scallops were fantastic!

Well my boyfriend surprised me for our 1 yr anniversary here and I was blown away. From our private tour to a dozen roses waiting at our table. Everything was delicious! Not to mention they now have members only speakeasy and cigar lounge and cinema suites! Ohh we shall be back! Absolutely the best night ever! read more

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Wow, what a pleasant surprise. You enter this space through a narrow lane off East Market street, it's hard to spot... once you make it to the ample off street rear parking lot, you begin to realize this may be worth the hunt. They have a cool patio-deck area which could be used for outdoor seating in warmer months. The reception and bar area is small but the tin ceiling and decorations give a cool vibe... also; since it does not have high ceilings it somehow seems more intimate. We had the scallops... OK very good. The cocktails were perfect. The Guitar player, was excellent. Somehow the take away is greater than the sum of the parts. Like being invited to your rich friends recreation room. Very cool read more

Very cool new gem in Akron. It's in a neighborhood that I never would think to visit, but so worth a trip. The service was fantastic. Our server was Lindsay and she was great! We had the charcuterie appetizer, as well as the meatball. There were three of us, and I wish that the one large meatball would have been formed into three smaller meatballs to make it a little less awkward. The charcuterie was fantastic. My one friend had the pork chop which he loved, and my other friend had the pasta bolognese. It was a bit al dente, but he also had a side of the mashed potatoes, which I tasted, and they were delicious. I had a salad that was featured as a special that night, with grilled shrimp on top. The shrimp was very peppery and salty, but the salad itself, with the house dressing was delicious. I also had a loaded baked potato, which was huge and very good. We had the banana bread pudding for dessert, and it was pretty yummy. Cute ambiance and nice service. I would love to come back and try something else. read more

Best place to go for wonderful service and food we always love this place and food! Can't wait to go back and enjoy the ambiance and people! They always keep the tables clean and food impeccable read more

After a not so great experience back in October, we decided to give Alexander Pierce another chance. We had a lovely dinner last night. Desiree, our server, was excellent and attentive to our needs. The food was great and the holiday atmosphere was great. Will definitely have Alexander Pierce in our group dinner rotation. read more

Went for the Dracula Dinner. The pre fixed menu was not even edible. The service was bad and for 2 people they put on an automatic 20% gratuity when at the bottom of the receipt it says they do so with parties of 8 or more. Reached out to number for issues on receipt and no one even replied back. So disappointing since I work in Akron and have always recommended this to clients and customers. read more

There is something for everyone to enjoy at this restaurant! Small bar, speak easy type hidden bar. Also has date night special rooms with a tv room for dinner and a movie. read more

I went to Alexander Pierce for a business dinner and it was phenomenal. Hospitality - fantastic Food - amazing, delicious and just phenomenal. Drinks - fabulous Overall it's got this Manhattan theme that defines it as a phenomenal classic restaurant. read more

Fantastic experience at this hidden gem. Great service from reception, bar staff, manager and our server. Will definitely go back. Delicious food and innovative cocktails. I had the pork chop and my wife had the grouper special. We also ordered oysters on the half shell and shrimp cocktail for appetizers. All extremely well presented and unbelievably flavorful. Very nice experience and glad we tried. read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Grouper - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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I went here with 3 other friends to get together right before the holidays. The entrance is a little weird but walking to the door it's beautiful and classy with decorations. I love the atmosphere of this place and it was an amazing experience. We started off sharing a charcuterie board, then had our salads, our entrees and then dessert. We all got the scallops with were cooked perfectly, none of us were too big of a fan of the cauliflower rice that the scallops were sitting on. For dessert we have the french little dough. Overall the server was fantastic and it was a great experience, I just with the scallops came with something other than the cauliflower rice. read more

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Wow! What a wonderful experience during these crazy times in 2020. Walked into live music playing from a one man band who sang beautifully. Was promptly seated in a booth in the back and greeted by our lovely waitress. Drinks were served, bread was brought and all was great. Everything at this place is top notch. Our food was amazing. Owner came by an introduced himself and asked if everything was ok. Super nice gentleman. Definitely going to be back! read more

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Some girlfriends and I decided to try AP!!! I love the ambiance of the place. We chose to eat outside which was nice. Everything was clean tablecloths chairs silverware and glasses. The food was ok our waiter very tall and handsome suggested a drink let me tell you this drink was soooo strong I grew hair on my chest lol Overall it's nice for Akron anyways. Some patrons told us they were given a tour of the restaurant and there's a hotel and movie theater on second & third floor but I personally didn't see it. I had the stuffed meatball appetizer it was ok a salad it was good a big chunk of the driest carrot cake I've ever had (it was a huge piece but it should be for $14) Not sure if I'll go back but it was good being outside eating with friends again!!!! read more

A bit pricey but absolutely lovely; brought family here before a show and it mellowed us out and was a great way to be satisfied. Be sure to make a reservation! read more

Such a special place hidden away in the historic middlebury neighborhood. The optical illusion that is their entrance makes a perfect impression. Service is professional yet warm, the food is made with love. I would like to see more options for the gluten free crowd, but this will certainly be a spot we will return to for all special occasions! read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - Outdoor patio at Alexander Pierce - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Food is worth every penny!!!! Service was great. Our waitress had very thorough knowledge of the menu and had excellent recommendations. I can't remember her name, she showed our party the suites upstairs and the private rooms. Need to go back to sit on the rooftop! read more

Party of six requesting a reservation? You will have better luck calling me for a reservation and hearing back than you will from Angela at this restaurant. For some odd reason parties of five or more must run the gauntlet of this one unresponsive staffer. Even owner Nick, I was told, cannot coordinate a reservation. What a shitty Angela-centric system that I am sure Angela thinks is great. read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - My kitchen where I will cook and entertain instead of spending a couple or few hundred dollars at Alexander Pierce. - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

A hidden gem in downtown Akron. Service is top notch and food was excellent across the board. You are paying for a 5 star dining experience and definitely receive it. We started with the crispy Brussels app - amazing. Prime filet, king crab, Frutti di Mare were main courses and all delicious. If you like a good filet, the prime filet is a must try. Cocktails and recommended wines from the sommelier were also on point. Can't wait to head back here for our next special occasion! read more

food was Ok, drinks are way over priced. almost double what they should be. $18 martini, and small martini at that. they charge $1.00 for olives in the over priced drink. vod and soda $13. ‍ you would think I was in New York City. not a very good value, real cool atmosphere. Don't think I will go back. read more

Oh goodness where do I start? Come to this place ready to spend money! Everything is so absolutely delicious, that you will not be able to stop yourself. The atmosphere is so welcoming and the staff makes it even more inviting! We started off with the meatball appetizer and we could not have eaten it faster! Although looking back, I wish we had more room for everything! Next came the local salad and bread. Rosemary bread is always going to be a win in my book and you can't go wrong with a fresh green salad. I opted for the pork chop, my boyfriend choosing the strip steak. The meat was perfectly cooked and the sides were excellent. I believe the dark horse is the sautéed spinach and garlic. I got this a side in addition to my truffle fries but this could easily be shared with someone else! The pairing with my pork chop was very good! We ended the evening with the beignets and it could not have gone better. My favorite with the hazelnut filling while my boyfriend favored the vanilla. This place is perfect for date nights, birthdays, or any intimate occasion. Our server, Lindsay, was the sweetest human ever and took so much care of us! Every plate and utensil we touched were replaced after each course. I highly highly recommend this place to everyone and I can't wait to be back!! read more

Alexander Pierce Restaurant - AP meatball appetizer - American Near Me - Akron, Ohio

First time dining here.....the food and the service was amazing! We started with the Oysters Rockefeller, which were the best we have ever had. The bone in Ribeye and Filet were cooked perfectly to our preference. We loved the ambiance of the restaurant....the music and the decor was spot on! Well worth the drive for us and we will be making it again and again. read more

Wonderful experience! Can't believe I didn't know about this place before. Already planning to come back with the family to celebrate a birthday. Service was very attentive and pleasant. Food was delicious, great drink selection. Worth it. read more

We had been here pre-pandemic and enjoyed it so much, we decided it would be one of our first dinners out. We came here on a Saturday night for Valentine's Day. We had a reservation and when we arrived, they told us they were going to seat us in the vault....we followed the hostess through a back hallway past the kitchen into the "the vault". Sounds like it's a vip area, but looks like a cheap hotel banquet room to me. We didn't sit down and asked to be seated in a booth. She instantly took us back to a booth right near the bar and the live music. I'm glad we asked to move, or that could have ruined our entire experience. The live music from Rolando was great and provided a great atmosphere. He interacted with everyone and seemed to really enjoy performing there. We started off with the mussels, raw oysters and a bottle of Lancaster cuvee. This is a great wine at a great price ($69 here and $85 retail). The mussels came in a very flavorful broth and we ended up asking for more bread to soak it up. These were some of the best mussels I've ever had. My wife enjoyed the oysters and said they were fresh and had a great sauce on the side. For dinner I had the salmon with sprouts and wilted spinach and she had the bucatini bolognese. The salmon was cooked perfect (medium rare) and the sprouts were delicious. My wife enjoyed the fresh bucatini and bolognese sauce. For dessert my wife ordered the beignets. They came 3 to an order with 3 different fillings and chocolate and raspberry dipping sauces. In our opinion they were too oily. We really couldn't taste much but the oil. Wouldn't order these again. Our waitress was friendly, but not the most attentive. She walked by several times not noticing when we had empty wine glasses. A gentleman, who appeared to be a manager, stopped and refilled our wine glasses and said he was surprised to see that happen. Not that we need someone to pour our wine, but servers at this class of restaurant are typically more attentive to this. Overall we love this place and it will remain in our rotation of go-to spots for a nice dinner out. read more

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One of Akron's hidden gems. Excellent service and top quality staff. Seafood offerings were exceptional for an Ohio restaurant.

This little gem of a restaurant is nestled in a area where they are the only fine dining for miles .So glad to have gave Alexander Pierce a try and they didn't disappoint and don't forget the carrot cake Top notch service from my server Emily read more

Favorite restaurant around! Service is always impeccable, food is amazing and a very cool atmosphere.

What a disappointment. My wife's birthday was yesterday and I had read a lot of wonderful reviews on this new restaurant so I .booked a table for four at 8pm through Open Table. On the reservation I noted it was a birthday and that we'd like a booth. When we arrived we were originally placed in a table in the middle of floor, between the restroom entrance and a door marked "service entrance". There were two booths unoccupied right next to that table but when I asked if we could have one of those I was told by the hostess "no, they are reserved and cannot be released because of the time of our reservation" (whatever that means). An older gentlemen saw we were unhappy and moved us to a much nicer table in the bar area. Once seated our waiter came over and took our drink orders which we waited about 30 minutes to receive. The place was busy but it seemed like our order was forgotten for a bit. Then when we did finally get our drinks my order was wrong. I had ordered an Old Fashioned but received a Manhattan. By the time we saw the waiter again (about 10 more minutes) to place our order I gotten tired of waiting and started my cocktail but did point out to him it wasnt what I ordered. He began by insisting that no, I said Manhattan but everyone at my table corrected him and said "he definitely said Old Fashioned".. The offer was made to take the drink I did have back and replace it but I didnt want to wait another 30 minutes so I kept it. Appetizers were pretty good and came out quickly (we had the Calamari & Brussel Sprouts) although the Calamari was a bit dry and didnt have much flavor. Salads were fine (again nothing very special and only two dressing choices - balsamic vinegar or white French) and came out promptly. Main courses were the major failure though of the evening. I ordered the bone-in Ribeye, medium rare. I was presented a Ribeye with no bone and medium well done (very little pink). My wife ordered the Filet Mignon well done (I know, I know) and was presented with what I could only describe as something that looked (and tasted) like a flank steak as it was very flat and wide and looked nothing like a Filet I've ever seen. Neither had much flavor (we added the horseradish dressing to compensate) and were quite bland. One of our guests had the house special Squab and while she didnt complain I couldnt help but notice she didnt eat any of it and basically just moved the food around her plate. Our other guest had the Pork Chops and said they were very good so there's that. Ironically the only person on the wait staff who was personable and talkative to us was a young man clearing the dishes and my wife noticed he got scolded by the hostess for spending too much time at our table. Spent $400 including tip to have a poor meal for my wife's birthday. And couldnt help but notice that one of the two booths we were told we couldnt have sat empty the entire night. We wont be back. read more

This is a hidden gem in Akron! We got a gift card to AP and had never even heard of the restaurant. Wow!!! It's a little unassuming but has a wow factor when you walk into the outdoor entrance and then into the restaurant. The service is the best around...hands down. Julie was our server and she is first class!!! The hostess was friendly and very accommodating. The manager was also there to make sure you had a good experience. Now to the food... amazing!!! The Brussels sprouts were out of this world. I had the salmon and potato for dinner and it was cooked to perfection. My husband got the pork chop and gave it a 10 out of 10. Love this place and will most definitely be back. read more

This was the first time I had visited this restaurant. Start to finish, perfect. The food was amazing. The waiter was very attentive and very very proud of the restaurant, you could tell. The owner came to our table and humbly thanked us and told us about all of the mid-week specials and offered us to tour the rest of the restaurant. I can't say enough. GO! read more

One of my favorite places in town. I will definitely return. Thank you for the wonderful food.

OMG my new favorite restuarant. We had the lobster and scallops which were the best we ever had! Britany was our server and she is fantastic. Liquor and the wine list are top shelf! You will not bbe disappointed! Make sure you take the tour as they have a lot to offer. No doubt we will recommend and be back again. It was nice to be back in our college town, Akron U. read more

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We went to celebrate my 60th birthday. Our first time. The atmosphere was very nice. And the prices reflect that. Which we were ok with that at first. We were seated in the bar area (not ideal as our servers make the drinks for the restaurant as well) so that really slowed up our service on all levels. We sat for 20 minutes before we were asked if we wanted bread. I got the chefs special (chicken and waffles) which consisted of 2 very thin and small waffles, 3 small breaded chicken tenders, very small amount of collard greens and a large puddle of sauce for $35!!!!!! Big disappointment. My husband got the sirloin and enjoyed that. As I mentioned we had servers ( yes 2 servers). The gals were very nice however for the prices and as upscale as the restaurant is we felt there was no flow to our meal. We gave ourselves plenty of time for dinner before our show and due to how slow each step was we had to eat fast. Pack up some food and go. Wish I had taken a pic of my dish. Just know stay home save the $130 and make yourself a nice dinner at home. read more

Discovered this new restaurant in Akron and it definitely felt like a hidden gem. It's a little hard to find...there is a small sign out front identifying the restaurant...but once you find it, the back entrance sets the feel for what you're about to walk into. The menu is a little pricey but the quality of food is one of the best in the area... Between the two of us, we had the Cavatelli alla Vodka with Chicken, and the Ribeye Frites. Both meals were delicious. The salads were okay, pretty small for the price. The ambiance is cozy and I loved it. The service was spectacular and our waitress was so friendly. Excited to return. Perfect date night or place to take clients after work. read more