Surprisingly large menu of great food and they are very affordable…read more We have had their chicken, pizza, lasagna, meatball sub and various sides; they were all very good!

The service here is great, as our server was friendly and attentive. The food is decently priced…read morefor what you get, and they have half portions of the larger pasta dishes. It has the typical ambiance of a family Italian place. I would return to try their pizza again.

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.

Okay so I haven't actually eaten at Grazers, but they were at the Kent Jaycees Grill for Good event…read moreand I tried the chipotle chicken rice chili bowl which was very good!! Spoke to both owners who are friendly and very passionate about serving healthy and tasty food. This place is known for their vegetarian options but they also have chicken dishes. I will be trying the restaurant soon and will update my review but biased on what I have you should give this place a try.

This place is absolutely amazing in the food department! I got the Mac Attack, which was an entire…read morepound of mac and cheese with pulled pork and bbq sauce. It was so insanely good. The service was great. The only thing I wish is that they were more transparent on prices and what certain things were. It was $11.95 for a regular sized bowl, but it was plus an extra $4 for a protein, which is usually included in the base price at most places. Also, I had no idea what their super sauce was, haha. Probably wouldn't go again, just because the price is pretty expensive for me as a college student. Definitely recommend.

Food good, service is solid, great atmosphere. Eat here, it's good. You'll like it more than your…read moremomma's cooking.

After visiting Kent State University we needed a place to relax and have a snack. We found "The…read moreRiver Merchant" 5 minutes from campus on the Cuyahoga River. It is easy to find, easy to park, spacious with plenty of seating and an outdoor deck overlooking the river. We were seated promptly and greeted by a very nice young lady by the name of Lorelei (quite a wonderful name). She was effective, efficient, pleasant, and made our experience that much better. At the entrance was a surprisingly well stocked wine cellar with some very good names. I was looking forward to a nice glass of wine for lunch. Unfortunately, the table selection only included a very few obscure names by the glass, so that option was out. The menu included all the standard burgers, flatbreads, and odds and ends one would expect. The food was good and we had a nice lunch. We finished with a nice cup of coffee and a pleasant smile from Lorelei. I very much enjoyed our excursion to Kent State University and "The River Merchant". I would recommend both.

Battleground is an upscale Mexican restaurant that absolutely nails authentic flavor. The food,…read moredrinks, and atmosphere all come together perfectly. The cocktails are creative, balanced, and reasonably priced -- I had the hibiscus mezcal margarita, which had an incredible depth of flavor. For my main, I ordered the Cena de Tacos, which comes with your choice of two out of five sides. I went with a creamy corn bowl and a side of Mexican rice -- both rich, flavorful, and comforting. My wife ordered the shrimp bowl with rice, which was just as delicious. What really stands out here is the authenticity -- every bite tastes like it was crafted with care and respect for traditional Mexican cooking. The interior is classy and modern, yet relaxed enough to feel comfortable. I also love the thoughtful touch of their craft beers being named after social justice initiatives. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Despite the restaurant being nearly full -- she was quick to serve. If you're looking for genuine Mexican flavors served in an elegant but welcoming setting, Battleground is a must-visit.

I'll premise this by saying I had very high hopes for this experience because we recently relocated…read morefrom Texas, and after reading the reviews, I thought we may have a restaurant that contended with the authentic Mexican and TexMex we got down there. But alas, I don't think we will return to The Battleground. The service was awkward. The hosts and our waiter were, for a lack of better words, socially awkward young men dressed like they just left school and may have tossed their backpacks behind the hostess stand. It was a weird contrast for the slightly upscale prices and interior they present. The waiter seemed nervous, which, in itself isn't a bad thing, but they awkwardly lingered when it wasn't necessary and was hard to get their attention when we needed our check and to pay the bill. The food and drinks were a mixed review. The Battleground margaritas were delicious. The chips and salsa were not great, we mostly got a basket of tortilla shards. My partner got three tacos--carne azada, al pastor, and fish. His big takeaway was, "they're not very hot (temperature) and they're kind of bland." Similarly, we got the margs "spicy," but my Texas palate said, "this is spicy?" It had a tajin rim, from what I can figure. ...Maybe we're not the normal Ohioan clientele. A bright note, the refried black beans and esquites were awesome and the esquites big enough to share. I ordered the Pescado Veracruz, the plating and sides were good but the mahi mahi was chewy and only slightly above room temperature. Like I said earlier, maybe I did myself a disservice by hoping to find my new favorite Mexican restaurant... but, I just don't see us going back for great margaritas and sides.

Taco was like a better version of Taco Bell. Huge and value wise was good. The wait took a long…read moretime, wish it was shorter. Found street parking. Another hole in the wall. You can eat inside or get it to go and eat across the street. The alcohol was good but was like $12, while a beer was $3. This was for a weekend lunch

Love this restaurant, great food and friendly staff and good vibes. This is my favorite place to go…read moreto in kent during the summer. The only pull backs I have is that it is a bit pricey and there is minimal seating during the winter season. But this is a must go to if you are in kent.

I dined here with a friend recently and had a good experience overall. This quintessential college…read moretown bar has a charmingly rough aesthetic which is pretty much what I want when I think "college bar." It has wooden booth seats, is dimly lit and contains mostly down to earth patrons of all ages. The service was prompt and our server was pleasant. My friend ordered a grilled cheese with fries and thought it was good overall (nothing spectacular). I really enjoyed my chicken gyro mostly because I couldn't detect dill in the cucumber sauce that it came with, and I really dislike dill which is often in tzatziki sauce.

My friend and I stumbled upon this place while walking around Kent one evening. On a Monday night,…read moremost other places were closed, but Ray's Place was open.. The interior is warm and inviting and has the feel of a cozy pub. There's a large amount of seating, including a bar, tables, and booths. The menu is mainly just basic pub fare, including apps, sandwiches, soups, and salads. My friend tried the chicken Gyro and I ordered a grilled cheese and fries. Nothing fancy, just a quick evening meal. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was just OK, nothing spectacular if I was in the area and looking for a place to pop in for a drink, I may come back, but it wouldn't be on the top of my list.

The foods amazing and seasoned very well. The drinks are made good. Service is awesome. Highly…read morerecommend.

Solid 4 stars…read more Great fajitas. Very professional staff. Very clean eating area. Good music and ambience. I would eat here again.

Normally when going to this sub shop, I get served almost instantly. But this last time I got sat…read moreat a table and was told to wait as they had a delay ( I had a mobile order for two foot long subs). I placed the order at 3:45 and arrived at 3:48. I watched countless numbers of people keep walking in and get their subs as soon as possible. I didn't get my subs till around 4:30. They offered me a drink for my inconveniences and I took it, but still, says enough.

Usually I've had great service here. I would never complain, never had too. Shows open. No one's…read morethere. They confirmed an order and door dash showed up to pick it up and no one was there at this store. Terrible customer service. Terrible business aspect. You can't show open and have no one be there let alone confirm an order, you aren't there to make.

The interior of this restaurant is so cool! Thought the mixed ceramic salt and pepper shakers and…read morecoffee mugs were cute. Service was good--attentive and kept the coffee and water full. The food was alright, pretty standard breakfast food taste and price. Would definitely choose Over Easy over the other breakfast place in that vicinity.

Great place for breakfast. Snowy morning in Kent and their huge serving of the depot pancake hit…read morethe spot.....