Jimmy's Backyard BBQ was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly, the wings were delicious, and…read morethe fries and cornbread were on point. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend!

After years of driving past Jimmy's, my wife and I finally got to stop here to try their barbecue…read more The place is clean and the person who served us was very pleasant, but we were greatly disappointed to discover the food didn't leave us with a good first impression. We ordered one pulled pork sandwich and one brisket sandwich with sides of their parsley potatoes, mac-and-cheese, green beans and cole slaw. The brisket was very dry and chewy, so much so that I had to drown it in sauce in order to make it palatable (their hot sauce is pretty good). The pulled pork was kind of bland and neither sandwich had that smoky barbecue flavor we had hoped for. Side portions were served in shallow cups and were a bit stingy for $3.00 each. The parsley potatoes were very bland and in small cubes, almost like hash browns. Green beans were soggy and like canned beans--no bacon, no buttery flavor or seasonings. Mac-and-cheese was okay, even as the server scraped the bottom of the stainless tray to get what obviously was not fresh--in fact, all of the food we got seemed to be the late afternoon, bottom-of-the-tray food...and it was 4:30 in the afternoon, early dinner time. The cole slaw was pretty good and definitely a nice surprise after so much of the rest of the food was so blah. It really hurts to write a negative review of a local business because my wife and I like to support them instead of going to big chain stores and restaurants. We have been trying foods from local businesses as potential caterers for our son's upcoming party, but we regret this will be one place we can't recommend to him.

Some of the best pizza ever! Folks, the out-of-the-way places are the best. Forget the big box…read moreplaces and get the good stuff from your locals. I had the deluxe pizza--a small that was more like a medium, and it was fantastic. Do yourself right and stop in or call in.

Ordered the 4 piece with jojos and slaw it was delicious even though it's delivery and even in the…read moresnow my food was hot and yummy!!!

I went here for a second time & got same thing as last time. This time it was an obvious 5******…read moremeal. Prices are amazing & portion sizes are great. Highly suggest to substitute fries for JoJos, as the JoJo's were amazing & you got a whole side worth. I do think I got more chicken on my salad than last time. The chicken tenders are absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend for a great meal

So many good things on the menu, I didn't know where to start! The wing dings were perfectly…read moreseasoned and crispy, and the jojo potatoes were amazing. The pizza and homemade dinner rolls are also a must-try. Everything was fresh and super tasty -- I'll definitely be back

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.

So, so good! The salad was absolutely fresh and delicious! Thank you V and Jesse! You guys rocked…read moreit at lunchtime! The. vibe is fabulous and just the music off the chain! For a retired couple we were super super impressed! Thank you and see you soon! #californiatocuyahogafalls

The wings were very good and served hot. I chose the Gold sauce and it had a little Caribbean style…read morespice to it. The gold sauce was perfect and not at all overly spicy. The onion rings are made in house and cooked right before they are served. They were very good. The beer is all canned with no draft beers available, however, they also were good. The collision comes in a 16 ounce can and was $8, a fair price. It is self service and when you pay the lowest amount for a tip is 15% unless you choose custom and enter any amount you choose. There is no ambiance, just picnic tables.

Pleasantly surprised. I've been hearing about Erie Street Kitchen for awhile now but Kent is sort…read moreof out of the way for me. My boyfriend and I decided to make it a point to stop when we were in town for sports. Dive bar vibes with a fantastic gluten free menu. You do have to specify you want gluten free as they'll make it both ways. They are very mindful about cross contamination. And have separate prep areas and fryers. We ordered the goat cheese balls as an appetizer and they did not disappoint! We ended up splitting the pimento Mac and cheese with pulled pork on top. Omg delicious! We will be back to try more of the menu!

We decided to try Erie Street Kitchen for our date night tonight!…read more And while it not really a romantic vibe, the food was absolutely delicious! We started off with some appetizers Cheese Curds and Fried Green Tomatoes. I hade the Lake Perch Dinner & my husband had the Pulled Pork Dinner with a side of Plantains and Rice. We got our dessert to go Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake and Caramel Apple cheesecake Crumble. Almost everything on the menu can be make Gluten free, they have a dedicated fryer and mark your food with a GF stick. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions on the menu.

Have you ever had a meal that you're STILL thinking about days later?…read more Yeah. This was that meal for me. I've lived in the Akron area my entire life and have known about Ido Bar & Grill for more than 20 years. And somehow, in all that time, I had never been inside. Not once. It just never really caught my attention. Then Lobster Fest happened. My boyfriend started seeing their ads all over Facebook and got curious. He asked in a few Facebook groups and on his personal page if it was actually worth trying, and the response was pretty much unanimous: GO. So we grabbed another couple of friends, made a reservation, and finally walked through the doors. First impressions? I was genuinely surprised by how large the restaurant is inside. It's beautifully decorated, comfortable, and has a completely different feel than I had pictured after driving past it all these years. I started with the Summertini, which was delicious, but honestly...the drinks were just the opening act. THE FOOD. I've only ever had lobster once before--a tiny bite that I remember being surprisingly good. I'd never had enough to actually order a full lobster dish, so I decided Lobster Fest was the perfect excuse to change that. My meal came with a side salad and I'm a huge fan of White French dressing so I was very happy to hear that was their house dressing. The salad was a nice blend of greens with fresh shaved cheddar and delicious house made croutons! The salad was a great start to my meal!!! For my entree, I went with the Lobster & Steak Fettuccine, and I am so glad I did. The portion was HUGE, and the Alfredo was exactly what I want Alfredo to be: rich, creamy, cheesy and loaded with garlic. And there was PLENTY of it. No sad, dry pasta happening here. The steak was seasoned perfectly and cooked just right, and there was a generous amount of lobster throughout the dish. Every bite was better than the last. And apparently, I wasn't the only one at the table making good decisions. The Lobster Bisque was absolutely packed with lobster. The Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms were delicious, and my boyfriend ordered the lobster tail and was completely obsessed with it. Basically, there wasn't a bad decision made at our table. The funniest part of the whole experience is realizing that I've apparently been sleeping on a fantastic Akron restaurant for TWENTY YEARS. ‍ I'm honestly a little annoyed with myself. But I intend to make up for lost time. We'll absolutely be back--not just for another featured menu (a lot of people suggested their Mardi Gras menu), but to work our way through the regular menu, too. After one visit, I already have a list of things I want to try. So, Ido Bar & Grill...you've officially gone from "that restaurant I've driven past for 20 years" to "why the hell didn't I come here sooner?" Apparently, sometimes it takes a Facebook ad and a little peer pressure to discover what's been right under your nose the whole time. If you've been considering trying it, take this as your sign.

This was our first time ever dining here. We heard about it via Facebook and since I love lobster…read moreand they were having lobster fest, we had to check it out. From the outside, it looks like a typical bar and grill. Inside, is very nicely decorated and the staff was very friendly and attentive. We started with drinks- orange margaritas and they were tasty and boozy. Next, I ordered the lobster bisque. Let me tell you, as advertised, it came with lobster meat! I ate an entire bowel! The bisque was creamy just like I wanted it. Next, the lobster stuffed mushrooms which were DELICIOUS! Plenty of cheese, garlic and butter and...yes...LOBSTER! Lastly, I had the lobster and steak Alfredo and it was Amazing! Very creamy and cheesy. It came with spinach in it and the steak was tender. The lobster was cooked perfectly too! I couldn't eat it all because it was a big portion but I ate it the next day and it tasted even better reheated! If you are in the area, stop in there. You will be happy you did.

Great visit still after all these years. Still rocking the…read morebest fish tacos around. Super delicious & very large portions. The grilled cheese quesadilla was enjoyed & the kids burritos ($4.50) were great.. grilled, super cheesy & beefy. Had a couple bites & wished I got this instead of my power bowl. My chicken bowl was fine as expected but a bit too healthy since I got lettuce & no rice. Plus the way ingredients are grouped (like bibbi-bop) the flavors don't mix & cheese doesn't melt on chicken like it would in a burrito. If the chicken was grilled it woulda added to the texture & flavor as well. Next time I'm getting a grilled burrito. Kids drinks are a good price at 1.50. The only thing we miss is the black bean soup that they used to have. Still nice they have the salsa bar. Owner is so nice & place is well kept.

Delicious, we always hit this place up when in Kent. Everything is so fresh, great variety, love…read morethe salsa/condiment bar of course. The kids love it too. Friendly service, plenty of seating and something for everyone. Haven't had anything bad here! Depending on when you go it can be loud or fairly quiet, quieter when school is out!