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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Akron, OH by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Akron Family Restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from 2,275 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 82/100. Also in the top tier: Ken Stewart's Grille and The Blue Door Café & Bakery. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Akron is 4.5 stars from 1,070 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Akron range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Luciano's Cucina Italiana
Luciano's Cucina Italiana stands out as the top-ranked restaurant in Akron for its consistently excellent Italian cuisine and refined dining experience.
Most Reviewed
The Lockview Restaurant
A high number of reviews indicates broad popularity and reliable word-of-mouth reputation among locals and visitors.
For a special night out, book at Luciano's Cucina Italiana; for a more casual, well-loved spot with a lively atmosphere, try The Lockview Restaurant or Barrelhouse.
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4.5★
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1,070
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Jul 4, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
4.6 stars from over 2,200 reviews make this a trusted Akron dining option.
250 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303, USAAkron restaurant with a 4.6-star rating based on nearly 1,200 reviews.
1970 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313, USA4.6 stars from over 2,300 reviews makes this Akron restaurant a local favorite.
1970 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, USARestaurants Rankings in Akron, OH
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Akron Family Restaurant250 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303, USA | 4.6★ | 2,275 |
| #2 | Ken Stewart's Grille1970 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313, USA | 4.6★ | 1,194 |
| #3 | The Blue Door Café & Bakery1970 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, USA | 4.6★ | 2,373 |
| #4 | Beau's on the River1989 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, USA | 4.3★ | 1,271 |
| #5 | The Industry Kitchen & Bar3492 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44312, USA | 4.6★ | 373 |
| #6 | Crave156 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA | 4.3★ | 1,382 |
| #7 | The Merchant Tavern1824 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313, USA | 4.4★ | 889 |
| #8 | Alexander Pierce Restaurant797 E Market St, Akron, OH 44305, USA | 4.7★ | 713 |
| #9 | The Lockview Restaurant207 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA | 4.5★ | 627 |
| #10 | Luciano's Cucina Italiana21 Furnace St Suite 402, Akron, OH 44308, USA | 4.3★ | 550 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Akron
Akron diner with 4.3 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews.
1989 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, USA
Earned 4.6 stars from 373 Google reviews, making it a trusted local choice.
3492 S Arlington Rd, Akron, OH 44312, USA
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 1,300 reviews in Akron.
156 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
Hundreds of reviews give this local restaurant a solid 4.4-star average rating.
1824 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44313, USA
A local favorite with 4.7 stars from over 700 Google reviews.
797 E Market St, Akron, OH 44305, USA
Akron diner with 4.5 stars from over 600 Google reviews.
207 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
Earned a solid 4.3-star rating from over 550 Google reviews.
21 Furnace St Suite 402, Akron, OH 44308, USA
Akron diner with 4.7 stars from over 140 glowing Google reviews.
1682 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313, USA
Exceptional 4.8-star rating from nearly 90 Google reviews in Akron.
1288 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313, USA
Akron diners praise this spot, earning a solid 4.4-star rating from 51 reviews.
1212 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews confirms a trusted local dining choice.
566 White Pond Dr, Akron, OH 44320, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 800 Google reviews.
826 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333, USA
Akron diner with a solid 4.3-star rating from nearly 700 reviews.
530 Nome Ave, Akron, OH 44320, USA
A popular Akron eatery with 617 reviews earning a strong 4.6-star rating.
1503 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314, USA
Akron diner with 4.6 stars from nearly 400 glowing Google reviews.
60 S Maple St, Akron, OH 44303, USA
Popular Akron restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from over 120 Google reviews.
1256 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313, USA
This Akron restaurant holds a 4.5-star rating from over 5,500 Google reviews.
105 N Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
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Restaurants in Akron, OH — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akron Family Restaurant | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 2,275 |
| 2 | Ken Stewart's Grille | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,194 |
| 3 | The Blue Door Café & Bakery | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 2,373 |
| 4 | Beau's on the River | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,271 |
| 5 | The Industry Kitchen & Bar | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 373 |
| 6 | Crave | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,382 |
| 7 | The Merchant Tavern | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 889 |
| 8 | Alexander Pierce Restaurant | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 713 |
| 9 | The Lockview Restaurant | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 627 |
| 10 | Luciano's Cucina Italiana | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 550 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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