Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Akron

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Updated July 05, 2026

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Vaccaro's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (1543)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Bath

About the restaurant

Vaccaro's Trattoria offers innovative Italian cuisine as well as classic favorites served in a casual fine dining atmosphere. Our pasta is made fresh daily, and all cuisines are made from scratch, good things take time! We have a stylishly newly renovated bar & an extensive & thoughtfully chosen wine list to complement our menu.

Top review

Douglas

Dined 7 days ago

Great restaurant with amazing food. Always good. Can’t wait for my next visit.

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

4.8

4.8 (2391)

$30 and under

Italian

Akron

About the restaurant

The Iacomini Family opened their doors in 1932, and the heart and soul has always been “Papa Joe” Iacomini. Considered the first family of fine, traditional dining in the Akron area, Papa Joe’s legacy continues with the fourth generation, proudly serving our Summit County. Enjoy our signature French, bone-in pork chop—the best in town—served daily, alongside hand-carved Prime Rib every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (check out our experience!). We feature fresh fish and center-cut steaks every day, plus monthly specials from our chef, Joe Alvis who has been celebrating both Northern and Southern Italian cuisines since 1992. Host your next event in our private dining rooms with seating for up to 65 guests, Tuesday through Sunday afternoons, we can accommodate even larger parties. We also offer off-site catering six days a week for the venue of your choice. Enjoy to‑go service and browse our Italian Market for retail wine and more.

Top review

cardinalflintlocke

Dined 6 days ago

Highly recommended! The food and service are outstanding.

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Prime Rib at Papa Joe's!!!

Galaxy Restaurant (Circle L Steakhouse & The Wine Room)

4.8

4.8 (1127)

$30 and under

American

Wadsworth

About the restaurant

CIRCLE L STEAKHOUSE:
Big bold flavors and fresh-cut steaks make the Circle L Steakhouse the biggest thing to hit these parts in quite a spell! We are devoted to freshness, innovation, and maximum value, bringing a big-city Steakhouse to Wadsworth. Circle L Steakhouse combines rustic elegance with the tranquility of a blue sky dome and falling water.

THE WINE ROOM:
Soft sophistication paired with cutting edge innovation equals a relaxed elegance in dining. The Wine Room is the result of our culinary and service teams committed to making each visit a unique experience. Supreme freshness, sublime pairings, and creations unique to the Galaxy make it much more than just a “Night Out”, it's an experience to be savored.

We do not take reservations for the Sports Bar and Patio seating. It is a first come, first serve basis.

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Renae

Dined on Jul 6, 2026

We went out to celebrate a close friend moving out of state. The whole experience was absolutely amazing! Our server was so good, she was very efficient and friendly. The food was delicious and the restaurant was beautiful. We will definitely be back!

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Experience

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Experience

Weekend Brunch Experience

Alexander Pierce Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1242)

$31 to $50

American

Akron

About the restaurant

Welcome to Alexander Pierce Restaurant, Akron's hidden gem! Our casually sophisticated restaurant is reminiscent of days past when folks enjoyed savory meals, handcrafted cocktails, and personal, attentive service. Our hidden courtyard entrance awaits your arrival and beckons you to come in, sit down, and dine the way it was meant to be! Private Event spaces available. Book reservations online through our website!

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Rose

Dined 4 days ago

The suite with dinner and movie made for an unforgettable birthday celebration!!!! The food was perfectly made, our server Rebecca was outstanding and we will come back often!

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Alexander Pierce Dining Reservation

D'Agnese's at White Pond

4.7

4.7 (1940)

$30 and under

Italian

Akron

About the restaurant

D'Agnese's at White Pond Akron, one of Akron’s favorite dinning destination, is located directly off the exit of I-77 and White Pond Dr. Featuring delicious Italian and American cuisine, served to you by a friendly efficient staff, within a warm and cozy atmosphere, D'Agnese's offers a truly eloquent dining experience you can enjoy inside within their casual lounge area or intimate dining room; or outside on the patio. Open daily for lunch and dinner, you can choose from a variety of incredible menu selections such as D'Agnese's, veal and chicken entrees, pan seared salmon, seafood, mouth-watering pizzas and pasta dishes. At DAgnese's, you will always find something to enjoy; and they even offer a unique Family Style dinner Sundays from 11am to 8pm. Regardless of what you order, you are guaranteed a fresh, tasty meal made with the finest ingredients and prepared in house daily.
For parties of 6 or more please call the restaurant 234-678-3612

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Jeannette

Dined 2 days ago

The service was prompt and the food was delicious.

Beau's Grille at DoubleTree by Hilton

4.7

4.7 (872)

$30 and under

American

Akron

About the restaurant

Beau's Grille is the award winning restaurant at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn Hotel and Suites. For over 20 years, Chef Beau Schmidt and his staff have prepared each item with the freshest ingredients. With a menu of more than 18 appetizers, sit back, relax and enjoy an incredible meal in a comfortable, yet contemporary atmosphere.

The Beau's Grille Terrace is the place to be this summer. Open year round with comfortable seating, TVs, a fireplace, and overhead heating, it was voted best outdoor patio in the 2013 and 2014 Beacon's Best and the 2014 Akron Life Magazine Best of Akron awards.

Join us for Happy Hour in our Lounge Monday 2pm-6:30pm and Tuesday - Friday 2pm-6:30pm!

Visit https://beausgrille.com/entertainment/ to see our Live Entertainment Schedule!

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MichelleGold

Dined 6 days ago

We had such a nice experience eating dinner last night at Beaus. We were a party of three and sat outside in the terrace which was lovely. The atmosphere is so nice there. The food was very good and everyone’s meal was exceptional. But I mostly wanted to comment on our server Cathy’ı. She was extremely busy, but attentive and anticipated are every need almost before we could even ask her. She was pleasant, extremely efficient and a pleasure to have as a server. I will be requesting her in the future.

Kingfish Seafood

4.7

4.7 (2489)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Akron

About the restaurant

Voted Akron's "Best Seafood" restaurant, Kingfish offers a comfortable East Coast-inspired dining room while embracing the essence of coastal seafood from all regions, ensuring the best and freshest products possible. In addition to seafood, the menu features Certified Angus Beef steaks, chicken, pork, and vegetarian dishes, complemented by full bar service and an extensive wine list. The relaxed dining room includes cozy booth and table seating, a private 14-seat dining room, and semi-private dining for up to 30 guests. Kingfish is open for dinner seven days a week, with happy hour available Monday through Friday and all day on Sunday.

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Claudia

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely the best of everything to review. We plan on going back next month.

Luciano's

4.6

4.6 (1898)

$30 and under

Italian

Akron

About the restaurant

Luciano's is a Fine Dining Italian Restaurant on the edge of downtown Akron, in the swanky Northside District. The restaurant showcases an elegant dining space, private rooms, modern bar and spacious open-air patio. Private Chefs Tables may be reserved or treat yourself to the authentic Italian dinner menu. Join us soon for an evening to remember!

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BillGold

Dined 4 days ago

Always great here! Wonderful service from the moment we walked in! Delicious bread service, great wine list and food was all excellent. Highly recommend!

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Akron

4.5

4.5 (1556)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Akron

About the restaurant

Your Akron Fleming's is located on the corner of Route 18 (Medina Road) and Flight Memorial Parkway, just east of Route 77N in the Montrose Shopping area next to Montrose Ford. Fleming's in Akron is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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Hal

Dined 7 days ago

Top quality greeting, service and food. Consistent excellent performance by the team!

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1,000 Miles of Pinot Noir featuring WALT

Burntwood Tavern - Fairlawn

3.9

3.9 (285)

$30 and under

American

Fairlawn

About the restaurant

Classic American food with flare. Burntwood Tavern's warm and inviting atmosphere is rich in character, and provides the perfect showcase for its straight forward, chef driven menu of smoked, planked, and wood grilled food. Handcrafted cocktails, constructed with fresh juices and house-infused vodkas, as well as offerings from a diverse craft draught beer list. If you're looking for a heavy pour, you've found your place!

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Kelley

Dined on Jul 5, 2026

I recently hosted a Sunday brunch for 20 people. The staff was very helpful in preparing a private room. Food was great and service was very friendly and attentive. Overall a job week done! We will be back!

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