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    Baxter's Bar

    3.2 (79 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Classy

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    Giant pretzel and deviled eggs!! Fresh made and amazing.

    Baxters on S.Main in Akron. Amazing bar food, wonderful drink menu and friendly staff.

    Sweet Hawaiian and bruschetta de Napoli flatbread paid with Great Lakes Christmas ale and 12 dogs of Christmas

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    Wonderful place for happy hour who called. Beat 1/2 price appetizers and bonus yummy love pretzel bites .

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    Great tacos and lots of beer choices on tap. Wait staff was excellent

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    Love this place to get a beer and just relax, great craft choices- a must go for a beer lover! Great food as well especially the sandwiches.

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    Salad was delicious! Wings were oven baked instead of fried and were soooooo good!!! Sandwich was great as well!! Would definitely go back!

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    Just had drinks and appetizers but service was great and the wife loved the Bloody Mary. The pretzel bites were really good.

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    Would give 5 stars for food, drinks, service, and atmosphere but the music is SO LOUD that it ruins EVERYTHING.

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    Best draft beer in the area and the only place I was able to drink Akron's own Hoppin Frog's Frosted Frog on draft.

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    (131 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I was looking for a special place to celebrate my birthday while I was in town for a night. A…read morefriend of mine had recommended this place so I booked a spot at the bar on OpenTable. They did such a great job of celebrating me for my birthday with a glass of wine and a birthday card waiting for me. I loved walking into this place. It had such a cool vibe. They had a ton of things that were gluten-free that made my life easier, including fried calamari and artichokes, which were delicious. I had the Chef special which was cod and orzo. The cod was probably the best I've had in a really long time. The bartenders were so friendly so nice and really good at suggesting menu items. They had an extensive drink menu and the smoked old-fashioned smelled amazing although I didn't get that. I wasn't 100% impressed with my drinks, but that had nothing to do with the way that they were made just my personal preference. The next time I'm back in Akron, I will be stopping at Alexander Pierce for another meal.

    Very nice better restaurant. Plan on a delicious meal with a drink and appetizer for about $150…read more There are steaks and seafoods. My favorite is the double pork chop. Hubs added a King Crab leg to his steak. Meals include a side. Brittany and her sidekick, Sam, knew the menu and kept the table clean. Happy hour is from 4-6 pm. There is also bottle wine discount night. Ask for a tour of the building. There are a lot of rooms to learn about. We like this venue.

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    Diamond Grille

    3.7
    (192 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    Had a wonderful evening dining at the Diamond Grille!…read more The ambience was lively, and the service was exceptional. Started out at the bar and ordered a Manhattan. It was ice cold and perfectly crafted. We were then sat at a booth where we enjoyed our meal. Two people in the group ordered steaks that were prepared exactly as ordered. I had the salmon grilled, and it was delicious! We also had wines by the glass and another perfectly crafted cocktail (French 75). I recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back! * don't forget to bring cash-- it's the only form of payment that is accepted!

    This place has been a staple in Akron for decades, so my husband and I dined there last night to…read morecelebrate our anniversary. We won't be going back. Don't get me wrong: the food is fine (in the most mediocre sense). Full disclosure: We don't eat red meat, so I can't comment on their steaks, which is what the place is known for. This is a classic case of tradition masquerading as fine dining. There's no subtly or nuance to the cuisine. The oysters Rockefeller was overly sauced, and the salad was overdressed. My salmon was a bit overcooked, but the baked potato was very good. The dessert, a brownie with ice cream, ate like a Little Debbie squirted with Hershey chocolate sauce. I will say that our server was wonderful and was working very hard. The ambiance, however, was sad. We were seated in the bar area on very uncomfortable wooden benches. Honestly, it felt like a Cracker Barrel. At the bar was an obnoxiously loud man dropping F-bombs and saying homophobic things. He pretty much ruined any enjoyment we had a hope of having. Finally, Diamond Grille doesn't accept credit cards, which we knew, but again, our enjoyment was dampened by having to keep track of how much everything cost so we didn't spend more than the cash we had gotten out of the ATM on our way. The hostess told us they were planting their feet and never taking cards, and I just don't understand why, in the 21st century, a business would alienate customers like this. All in all, this place is resting on its past reputation, and in my opinion, it's unearned.

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    The Lockview

    The Lockview

    4.0
    (429 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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.

    Stopped in with some friends for a quick dinner before the Wine and Chocolate event. Get there…read moreearly as the place fills up. We got a table and shard the cheesesteak platter. Very good, maybe a tad dry. A good Aioli was needed. A couple of beers and that was that. Good service. I will return for a slower paced night out.

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    3.9
    (468 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    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.

    Had a big birthday dinner here for a friend - there were about 14 of us, and everything was…read moreperfect. Our service was amazing and the drinks and food came quickly - we didn't need anything ever (which is a remarkable feat for a table of that size!). Seriously kudos to the wait staff - best service I've had in years. Food is always great at Crave as well. We started with salads and the steak skewers which are jam packed with spice and flavor. My husband loved his smoked Gouda Mac and cheese with crispy chicken on top. He tried so hard to save some for leftovers but ended up not being able to. I had the salmon which was perfect medium and had a really good Asian sauce with it accompanied by rice and veggies which were also cooked to perfection. We were lucky to have a back room so we had a little more privacy which was nice but the restaurant was packed for a Saturday night so I'd recommend a reservation for sure. Another thing that was nice - $7 valet parking. Super convenient and cheap!

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