Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Akron area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Akron area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Akron area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Virtues
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 East Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Papa Joe's Iacomini's
- Rating: 3.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1561 Akron Peninsula Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Diamond Grille
- Rating: 3.6/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 77 West Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. 35 Brix
- Rating: 3.7/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3875 Massillon Road Heritage Crossing Plaza Uniontown, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Russo's
- Rating: 3.7/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4895 State Road Peninsula, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Merchant Tavern
- Rating: 3.8/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1824 Merriman Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Gastropubs, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Ken Stewart's Lodge
- Rating: 3.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1911 North Cleveland Massillon Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Dean Martin's Lanning's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 826 North Cleveland Massillon Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Luigi's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (847 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 North Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Wise Guys Lounge & Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1008 North Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 326 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Dontino's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 East Cuyahoga Falls Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Edgar's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 530 Nome Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Crave
- Rating: 3.9/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 156 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: New American
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#15. Ken Stewart's Grille
- Rating: 3.9/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1970 West Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Beau's Grille
- Rating: 3.9/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3180 West Market St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Kingfish
- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 Montrose West Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. The Lockview
- Rating: 4.0/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 South Main St. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: American, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. D'Agnese's at White Pond Akron
- Rating: 4.0/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 566 White Pond Drive Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Lounges, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Casa Del Mar Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3725 South Cleveland Massillon Road Barberton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Moe's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2385 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Trattoria Vaccaro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1000 Ghent Road Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Seoul Garden Korean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2559 State Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Darby's on Fifty-Nine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2764 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Gastropubs, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lock 15 Brewing Co.
- Rating: 4.4/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 West North St. Ste TL 1 Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Brewpubs, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Bistro of Green
- Rating: 4.4/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3459 Massillon Road Uniontown, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1970 State Road Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tamr Mediterranean Grille
- Rating: 4.7/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3226 Kent Road Stow, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Khaao Macha
- Rating: 4.9/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Montrose West Ave. Akron, Ohio
- Categories: Indian, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
