Best Restaurant in Akron, Ohio — 2026 Top-Rated Pros

Browse 97 verified restaurant providers in Akron. Reviews, hours, and direct contact — free to use.

In Akron, Ohio: Restaurant discovery is the category Yelp built a $3B business on, and the 250 U.S. cities of restaurant inventory on Recommended.app reflects a different premise: discovery by people who actually live in the city, not by review counts of out-of-town travelers. The directory includes the full menu of restaurant categories — fine dining (chef-driven, multi-course, $80 to $250+ per person), upscale casual ($35 to $85 per person), neighborhood casual ($18 to $40 per person), quick-service and counter-service, brunch specialists, dive bars with food, food halls, and every regional cuisine focus. For high-end restaurants specifically, reservations matter — many of the top spots in major metros book 30–90 days ahead, and walk-in availability is rare on weekends. Resy, OpenTable, and Tock are the major reservation platforms; some restaurants now do direct-only booking through their own site. Brunch is the highest-margin meal for most restaurants and the most over-rated category — places that are great at dinner often phone it in for Sunday brunch service. Beyond reviews, the most useful signal for restaurant quality is whether locals fill the dining room on a Tuesday night. Tourist restaurants are full Saturdays only.

Top Restaurant in Akron (97)

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant

Akron, OH

El Campero Restaurante Mexicano

Akron, OH

The Jolly Scholar

Akron, OH

Mr. G's Pizzeria & Wings

Akron, OH

Danny Boys

Akron, OH

Cast Iron Bar & Grille

Akron, OH

Paws At The Bertram Inn

Akron, OH

Fiesta Pizza And Chicken

Akron, OH

Sunrise Social

Akron, OH

Kittle's Brick Oven Pub

Akron, OH

Mulligan's Bar & Grille

Akron, OH

Jolly's Pizza & Pub

Akron, OH

Casa Del Rio Express

Akron, OH

DP Jackson Prime Steak & Chop House

Akron, OH

Wayback Burgers

Akron, OH

Clementine's Victorian Restaurant

Akron, OH

Jolly’s Pizza-Strongsville

Akron, OH

Bocca Grande Italian Steakhouse

Akron, OH

San Matador Street Tacos

Akron, OH

Arcadia Grille

Akron, OH

Kp Thai Street Food & Bubble Tea

Akron, OH

The Ramp Restaurant

Akron, OH

Edgar's Restaurant

Akron, OH

Don Ramon Westlake

Akron, OH

Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Akron, OH

North End 2.0

Akron, OH

Gionino's Pizzeria

Akron, OH

Royal buffet and grill

Akron, OH

Crack Corn

Akron, OH

Los Girasoles

Akron, OH

Hibachi Xpress Grille

Akron, OH

Burgers 2 Beer Solon

Akron, OH

Roaming Meals

Akron, OH

Dirte Pi

Akron, OH

Coyotes Mexican Grill - Kent

Akron, OH

Uncle Spike's Pizzeria

Akron, OH

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Akron, OH

Moe's Southwest Grill

Akron, OH

DiCarlo's Pizza - Akron

Akron, OH

The Original Steaks & Hoagies

Akron, OH

DeLuca's Pizza Pub

Akron, OH

Your Cabbage Connection

Akron, OH

Jolly Pizza- Juniper Rd

Akron, OH

Buffalo Wild Wings - Aurora

Akron, OH

Middle East Halal Market and Bakery

Akron, OH

The Kitchen All Day Brunch Independence

Akron, OH

Quintaesencia Tapas & Bar

Akron, OH

Gino's More Than Italian

Akron, OH

Great Oaks Tavern

Akron, OH

The Original Steaks And Hoagies - TWINSBURG

Akron, OH

El Campesino Restaurante Mexicano

Akron, OH

Cleats North Royalton

Akron, OH

Coyote’s Mexican Grill & Cantina

Akron, OH

Beyond Juicery + Eatery - Highland Heights

Akron, OH

Romeo's Pizza

Akron, OH

Margaritas Mexican Grill

Akron, OH

Yi Hot Pot & Sushi & BBQ

Akron, OH

Fuji Grills & Buffet

Akron, OH

Camellone Italian Restaurant

Akron, OH

Amici Italian Restaurant & Bar

Akron, OH

The Blazing Pig BBQ & Fusion

Akron, OH

Cafe Honeycomb

Akron, OH

Crab Station All You Can Eat

Akron, OH

White Oaks Restaurant

Akron, OH

PICCOLO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Akron, OH

Healthy Protein Smoothies

Akron, OH

Don Pancho's Alliance

Akron, OH

SAN MARINO ITALIAN SOCIAL

Akron, OH

Iron Grill

Akron, OH

Diamond Grille

Akron, OH

Manna Korean Cuisine

Akron, OH

Seoul Garden Korean Restaurant

Akron, OH

Thai Pattaya

Akron, OH

Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine

Akron, OH

Zakee Mediterranean Street Food

Akron, OH

NOMZ

Akron, OH

Julian's

Akron, OH

DeCheco's Pizzeria

Akron, OH

Totally Baked Pizza

Akron, OH

Klein's Seafood

Akron, OH

Kingfish Seafood

Akron, OH

Spuddy's BBQ

Akron, OH

Georgie's BBQ & Grill

Akron, OH

Akron Family Restaurant

Akron, OH

Oldies & Goodies Family Diner

Akron, OH

Live Mon Thai-Malay

Akron, OH

Cilantro Thai & Sushi

Akron, OH

Family Vansa Ghar Restaurant & Bar

Akron, OH

Heera Indian Cuisine

Akron, OH

Maki House

Akron, OH

Sakura Sushi

Akron, OH

House of Hunan

Akron, OH

Imperial Wok

Akron, OH

Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant

Akron, OH

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

Akron, OH

San Marino Italian Restaurant

Akron, OH

Emidio & Sons Italian Restaurant

Akron, OH

What to Look For

Read recent reviews specifically (last 60 days) — kitchens change fast with chef and management turnover. For high-end dining, book through Resy, OpenTable, Tock, or the restaurant's direct site as early as possible. Verify whether they accept walk-ins at the bar (often Yes even when the dining room is fully booked). For dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), call ahead — the website menu rarely reflects what they can actually accommodate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

U.S. norms: 18–22% pre-tax on full service, 15% as a floor for adequate service, 25%+ for exceptional service. For takeout, 10–15% is the modern expectation (many delivery apps default to this). For counter service, the tip jar at the register expects $1–$2 or rounding up. Buffets and self-service: 10% to the staff who clear plates and refill drinks.

How far in advance should I make a reservation?

Top-rated fine dining in major metros: 4–12 weeks ahead, with reservations dropping for the next month on the same day each month. Upscale casual: 1–2 weeks. Neighborhood casual: same-day to 2 days ahead. Walk-in is realistic for casual but not for top spots on Friday or Saturday.

Should I trust restaurant reviews online?

Use multiple sources. Google Reviews capture the broadest sample but skew toward middle-of-the-bell-curve experiences. Specialty platforms (The Infatuation, Eater, local critics) skew toward foodie audiences and quality signals matter more there. The most useful pattern: read reviews from the last 60 days specifically — restaurants change quickly with kitchen turnover.

What''s the difference between fine dining and upscale casual?

Fine dining: tasting menus, formal service, dress codes, $80+ per person, often 2–3 hour dining duration, sommelier on the floor. Upscale casual: à la carte menu, less formal service, $35–$85 per person, 90-minute dining duration, wine list rather than sommelier. Different occasions warrant different categories.

How do I know if a restaurant is family-friendly?

Check whether they have a kids menu (most family-friendly do), whether they take reservations for groups with kids, and whether reviews mention noise levels. Loud is often good for kids; quiet upscale spots are stressful with toddlers. Brunch is generally more kid-friendly than dinner regardless of the restaurant.