Small and intimate vibe. Nice to hang out downtown Akron and to enjoy good quality wines and…read morecocktails.

The first time we visited, they'd run out of clean wine glasses and had to wait for the bartender…read moreto wash them by hand. Yep, a wine bar with not enough glasses. OK, whatever, they were busy. We were overcharged for our wine by a $1, but we let that go. The thing that annoyed me most was that they weren't even serving wine in the right glasses. There are red wine glasses and there are white wine glasses; You're a wine bar - serve it in the proper glass. So maybe it's just that one night when there was a crowd. Sadly, no. Went after work last week and only four other patrons. The three guys hanging out with owner all had red wine in red wine glasses, but the guy next to me got red wine in a white wine glass. So apparently they're just clueless. Or perhaps they were saving all the red wine glasses for friends of the owner. As far as wine selection, thumbs down. Maybe 20 whites, total. There are many, many restaurants with better selections, such as Papa Joe's, the Bistro in Kent, that will even serve your wine in the right wine glass -- imagine that! To be honest, I don't get the sense that they're taking their business seriously, more like, "Hey, let's open a wine bar! We don't know jack about wine or the service industry, but it couldn't possibly be THAT hard, right? We'll print up the wine lists on the home computer and put them in these 3 prong cardboard folders left over from when the kids were in middle school. Piece of cake."

Had out of town guests visit me in AKRON. We planned to go out for a nice dinner. So, after asking…read morethem what they were in the mood for, there was only ONE CHOICE on my favorites list that hit all the "hungrys". Off to ALEXANDER PIERCE. When we arrived at the well lit parking lot, we entered and were greeted supurbly by manager and host and seated. We had BRITANY as our server / bartender. From start to stop she was spot on. Never rushed us, explained all their evening features from appetizers, dinners and desserts. The menu covers all that you can possibly desire. Angus steaks, fresh and overly portioned seafood, to delicious pastas. We all ordered a wide variety of meals. The SURF, SURF AND SURF was amazing . So were the SHORT RIBS. I had the twin bone PORK CHOP. Huge, flavorful and never disappoints. Almost forgot, the smokey bourbon old fashions, created right at the table. We got the tour after dinner by Jess, the manager. She shiowed us all the attributes to this Akron gem. The Barrell dining room, the Vault, Screen Suites, the Coat Room lounge and adjoining Parlor room. Then even the new Culinary room where they have classes on how to cook various dishes at scheduled times taught by a Chef. If you are any where near Akron, this is a must try. If you live in Akron, this should become your weekly treat. Akron has many choices in fine restaurants, but there is only one ALEXANDER PIERCE !

5/5 Stars - Exceptional Food & Hospitality for Our 45th Anniversary…read moreWhat a wonderful, slightly hidden place!! Lovely ambiance! We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary! The entire staff went out of their way to make us feel special, greeting us with anniversary wishes, and our table was adorned with rose petals. Our waiter, Jake, provided exceptional, attentive service all evening. He recommended the calamari misto to start, which was amazingly tender. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his lobster bisque and the flavorful George's Bank sea scallops. My warm bacon spinach salad and lobster pasta were equally stellar. I truly enjoyed the homemade noodles, rich lobster, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes blended together beautifully. (I was busy eating and forgot to take photos!!) Coupled with great wine and a complimentary champagne toast for our anniversary, it was a memorable evening from start to finish (plus a delicious slice of cheesecake to enjoy at home!). Highly recommended, especially for special occasions!

Perfect cocktails, perfect pizza. We stopped out on a Thursday night looking for a bite to eat and…read morea drink or two. Was fun figuring out how to get inside. It's a small place and we thought we'd have to wait but luckily a couple were leaving so we got seats at the bar. It would have been worth the wait. We picked a couple drinks off the menu and they were incredibly beautiful and tasted divine. The pizza we ordered had anchovies and pepperoni and I swear it's the best wood fired pizza I've ever had. I wanted another drink and asked the bartender to make me a rum drink of their choice. Within minutes some amazing concoction, it was smoking inside a glass dome of some sort. The garnish was a flamed cinnamon stick and orange rind that looked like a sword. It was incredible. The vibe is nice and patrons are friendly. It's not loud, so you can carry on a conversation, and the music was nice. There is a cute little back room with tables too for groups of 2-4 people. Parking is plentiful on the street and nearby parking lots. Within walking distance of other bars and restaurants. Up and coming area. I can't recommend the Oak & Olive enough and I can't wait to go back.

This is a great spot for a girls' night out! I went with my mom and sisters. Getting in can be…read moretough without a reservation unless you get lucky, so I highly recommend making one. There's a secret entrance since it's a speakeasy, which is fun. Someone is always there to help guide you if you can't figure it out, haha. The lighting is low, and there are a lot of comfy spots to sit, which makes the environment feel very calm and cozy. We ended up all ordering a variety of espresso martinis. Mine was a crème brûlée one, which was divine, but they all sounded delicious! We also ordered the fig & pear pizza to share. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the flavors worked really well together! I'm hoping I can come here with my husband soon.

Great service, nice people, can tell that they care. Will be back every time we are in Akron!read more

Whether you like to shoot some pool, boogie, talk mixed cocktails, or just escape to one of their…read moremany chill areas - Hop House has it all. Oh yeah, Emily & Ryan are the best bartenders in the world.

This place is the hidden gem of the valley. From the Decor, Food and signature Drinks, you are in…read morefor a treat. Wednesday nights, you can't beat their signature pizza deals. They have my families absolute favorite Truffle Mushroom pizza. It is bursting with flavor and the pizza crust itself is extremely flavorful compared to other pizza joints. We love going down on Wednesday's ordering Pizzas and trying any number of their signature and featured cocktails. You really can't go wrong. If Jaydyn is your server, you are in for a relaxing, fun, and attentive experience. She is everything you would want in a server!

Giving all my stars just for the customer service!! What a great experience they turned this into…read morefor us. We got served the wrong pizza and even the wrong pizza size, we all insisted it was okay and we'd just accept what we got since it was delicious! The manager insisted we get the correct pizza and took care of us! He was phenomenal! Great ambiance, loved the outdoor area and loved the crust on the pizzas!

Such a great spot to have a night cap or after dinner drink! We had a big group pop in on a…read moreSaturday evening and the staff was amazing and quick to take care of us all. Great mixologist and such fun options for cocktails. Can't wait to return and check it out earlier in the day on a Saturday when we have more time.

This is a great place to relax for a couple drinks, has great decor and service is good as well…read more Very comfortable feeling. Our barmaid was great , very friendly. However they don't serve food, you can order pizza from next door to go with your drinks and hang out with friends. And they do have a few board games.

What a wonderful surprise. We were referred to the place by a local who we were working with while…read morein town. So happy she suggested it. I checked the website and wouldn't have known they had food options had it not been told to us that they did. If I had one note for the owners it would be to add that feature to their site. It's not just a place to try wines. Is it odd to order a martini at a wine bar? Maybe. Was it perfectly made. Yes. My coworker went with one of the champagne cocktail and also loved it. I could see this being a great place for everything from a friend's hang after work to folks just wanting nice quiet drinks for two. Food wise. Flat bread was delicious and well presented on the plate. Brie app was also tasty. Both together made a great combo for two to share. Manager was working while we were there and worked with me to find a bottle of wine that was unique and in my preferred taste and price point to take with us. This is a perfect place to have a nice time out of the house.

I love it equally for a date night or work meetings. Personable, knowledgable, kind staff, lovely…read moreselection of wines, and a great menu. The flatbreads are especially good! Highly recommend.

As mentioned in many of my other burger reviews, we've been trying all the places in the Akron…read morebeacon journal for best burger in Akron and I have to say, this one shocked me. I came into this place not expecting much given many of the other places on the list have been disappointing. This place was very good. The burger was well seasoned and they used fresh ingredients that added a nice crisp. The place itself is dark and definitely reminds you of a dive bar. To put in perspective, we've almost completed the tournament posted and this place will likely be in the top 3. Price was good. Burger was fantastic, and the crinkle cut fries had a nice crisp. While not the most inviting ambiance, the burger was great. Definitely worth a try

Frank's is my local. An eclectic dive bar with a cozy, homey vibe and friendly regulars…read more You might not guess it when you first walk in, but the food is terrific. Steak night on Fridays is not to be missed, but you'll get something good no matter when you go--burger night, wing night, or Taco Tuesday. Plus weekly and monthly chef specials that always delight. If the food is a key attraction to Frank's, their secret weapon is the staff. They're lovely people who will know your drink of choice and seem like old friends before long. I can't say enough good things about them. And if all that weren't enough, there's karaoke every Sunday night that has to be experienced to be believed. I can't say I've been anywhere else where a local parish priest belts out Frank Sinatra tunes... but that's just a Sunday night at Frank's Place on Market.

Closed and hour early with people in the parking lot pulling up to eat. Bad show. Bad, bad show…read more Updated: came back the next day--because they're the only damn place in Akron with real chili (beans in chili ruins chili!) and it took nearly 5 minutes to be seated and then we sat there for another 20 minutes without anyone at all even greeting us or taking a drink order. I get that they may be closing soon, but this is horrible service. Will probably never go back at this rate.

Have not had Spaghetti Warehouse Spaghetti since being in Tampa, Florida. It was good and even…read morebetter the next day. Their Lasagna was great also. Sorry they are closing the doors. The Server we had was very good, and the ambiance was amazing.

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.