Wow...the best food and beer in Akron. Great service and better beer in a relaxed casual…read moreatmosphere. The bbq Mac and cheese is amazing.

We're not in Akron often, but when we travel south, Lock 15 is on our rotation. The beer is good…read moreand after having tried most of the menu, the food is great too. I especially like the Shrimp and Grits. It's a bit different than most versions, more "stew-like" but excellent. The hand made chips are also fantastic. A pike of them and a beer could keep me happy for hours! Give it a try!

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.

We had a great time at the Perfect Pour. The beer list is lengthy and they have specials on some…read morebeers. I ordered the above burger and loved it. It looks like about a 6 oz burger with Cajun seasoning and fries. The service was very good and ambience average. Everyone in the bar was easy to talk to and the atmosphere laid back. Check it out.

Service at the bar was top-notch, great selection and knowledgeable bartender…read more Neat and clean inside.

My BF lives very close to this place and for a long time, I've begged him to take me for brunch. It…read moretook multiple attempts because apparently, this place is the most popular place in Akron. We had to call beforehand, and really commit to coming here because it is CROWDED. Even after calling about wait times, we waited for another 20 some minutes on a Sunday. Yeesh! Service was friendly and good. Food was...fine. Not as spectacular as I was expecting. Their maple butter was fire though! The waffles were good but again, not memorable. I consider this a one and done unless it really wowed me. I had that craving, I finally came here and yeah...I'm good! No regrets. Happy to check out other local brunch places in Akron!

Service was good. Food is good and the waffle is very good. I tried a dish I had nvr heard of but…read moreit was well worth the try.

This place is amazing and very affordable I highly recommend it!!! I visited on Tuesday and I got…read morethe breakfast quesadilla it was extremely tasty!!!

The food was fine but man it was expensive. 2 coffees and 2 entrees was $40. My wife got an…read moreomelette that came with hashbrowns and toast and I got biscuits and gravy, toast, and 2 eggs. It was cheap diner quality but First Watch prices. The staff were great and waitress was friendly. But hard to justify the cost.

Went around 6:30 on a Thursday night and were seated right away. The space is small but still cozy…read moreand not too loud. The servers are super friendly and ensure you are taken care of. The food was served perfect temperatures, flavorful and good portions! Highly recommend this place for a date, girls night it, or even family dinner.

Cute restaurant in a tiny home. Parking is easy. Has a nice bar area too…read more The arancini were very good, but needed to be heated up more. The turkey Reuben style sandwich had deli style chicken, not the best meat; it was just okay. The French fries were good. I ordered a side of coleslaw. I didn't care for it. Too much mayonnaise and a little bit of an odd taste to me. The wait staff were very friendly. Looks like a popular place.

Overall the food was tasty, only complaint was the wait times. We waited longer than they said for…read morea table, only for it to still not be ready so we ended up sitting at the bar. With 4 bartenders working the bar section we still waited a very very long time to even place our order. Once the food came, it was delish and the best ranch! Would've liked our experience better without the wait.

Let me start with the good. The food was delicious, fries were crispy, pretzel was soft, and…read moreeverything had good flavor. Now... the service was terrible. Our server came out with waters right away but that was about the only good. Took 10 mins to have her come back to our table so we could order apps and then another 15 to get food put in. We came around 5:30 and wanted to get things on the happy hour menu. Unsure if she wasn't checking in to delay that or not but it was frustrating. Food took 30+ mins to come out and in that time our server never came to refill drinks or anything. We finally got all our food at 6:30 and then got drinks refilled, frustrating when you can't even find your server for the majority of your time. Music wasn't too loud, the place was about half full and many tvs. We have had better service so I guess it's just hit or miss.

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.

I don't know what happened to Crave. The 1st time we went in 2022 it was FANTASTIC! I went last…read moreyear, it was ok. It seemed like they had kitchen/cook issues. We went last night and it wasn't good at all. The drinks were terrible - not balanced at all. The are martini tasted of cheap vodka. However, the drinks here were never that good. My nephew's waffle (chicken & waffles) was burnt, my filet wasn't properly cooked, and the wrap my niece got looked dry and burnt as well. We ordered a side of fries that didn't arrive until we were done with our meal. Same with the drink my husband ordered. The server wasn't great. The food was dry and bland. We WILL NOT be back. Such a shame. This placed used to be packed Friday and Saturday nights. Now it's a ghost town, down to a 2 sided paper menu, with bad drinks & bland, expensive, improperly cooked food

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.

We started with drinks: black berry mimosa and salted Carmel mocha latte. Both were divine. The…read morewait staff was attentive despite the steady stream of customers. The exterior of the building is not much to look at, but inside they have really made it charming. The entrées we chose were the classic eggs, Benedict and the quiche. At first, I thought they were quite pricey, when the entrées came out, the portion sizes are enormous. It is always very busy I'm told, but it is worth the wait.

This was our first time visiting this restaurant while traveling from out of state, and we were…read moreexcited to try it. There are a few things to know before you go. Parking is very crowded, but you can usually park at nearby businesses. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly and given the option of waiting about 20 minutes for indoor seating or sitting outside with heaters. We chose outside. Even though it was raining, the heaters kept it comfortable and it was still a nice experience. The biggest issue was the wait for the food. It took about an hour for our meals to arrive. The staff was very apologetic and explained they were having issues, which we appreciated, but an hour is still a long wait. This was especially noticeable because the restaurant's website mentions that, due to limited space, guests are asked to limit their stay to about 75 minutes. The inside of the restaurant also felt very congested because of the front entrance layout and the constant flow of people coming in. One suggestion would be to add the bakery items directly to the menu so guests can easily order them with their meals instead of having to ask separately. Our server was very nice, and the food itself was good. I ordered the hash with scrambled eggs and a coffee, while my wife had a pot of tea and the Croque Madame. They also had specials available, but we decided to keep it simple. Sorry, no pictures -- we forgot to take them. Overall, the prices were slightly higher than normal for similar places we've visited.