Crave

This is the second time I've been here, though the first time was a handful of years ago. We stopped by after the eclipse for a beautiful sunny dinner on their patio. It's a nice setting in the city. We both enjoyed our food so much. I had the blackened chicken mac and cheese and fried green tomatoes. So much flavor! Tje cocktail was a special, the banana eclipse which was really good. Our service was wonderful. Definitely plan on going back as everything on the menu sounded great!

Cute establishment in downtown Akron. The restaurant was clean with clean bathrooms (big deal for me). I ordered a side salad and the grouper entree. Both were good but don’t order the grouper if you are not a fan of hummus that comes with it. My husband had the blackened chicken/mac and cheese entree and it was SO good! We always compete on who orders the best dish and he won! lol. We had the brownie dessert. It came with chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips in it and pretzels on top - which was a surprisingly tasty concoction. Our server was so attentive and friendly and timed our food just right. Overall I had a great experience!

On a 2nd date, at a location that was a bust! So we decided to try this newer restaurant.

The ambiance was mellow & cool. There is freeform art everywhere, including unique glass lighting hanging above each table.

The waitstaff, the valet service, & the greeter were pleasant, knowledgeable, accommodating, & professional!

The food was appealing to the eye & nose, but especially the palate! Our appetizers and entrees were presented accurately.

We are already planning another visit!

Our food was amazing, especially the calamari. Loved the dressing on my salad. Our waitress was sweet, but her service was extremely slow. I'll take that any day though with a good attitude and good food. We loved the old building but the new location is beautiful too, and conveniently located around other areas we frequent.

The waitress, Tamara, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. I had the short ribs and wasn't disappointed. Very tender and flavorful. My friend had the b.l.t. made with lobster. Very delicious. We also fried green tomatoes and pierogies as appetizers. Also, the main st margarita was delicious. I'll definitely be back.

Wednesday afternoon dinner with the family, nice looking restaurant, downtown Akron, the food was delicious, service was great, best BLT I ever had “lobster BLT” go for it.

Upscale dining located in downtown Akron. We had the calamari, salmon, short ribs, and chocolate torte. Everything was delicious and we definitely would be back again to try other items as the whole menu looked appetizing. Complements to the Chef on presentation and vast array of flavors/textures with each dish. Expect to take your time eating, it’s not a rushed experience if you are limited on time.

Came here for an early dinner of drinks and appetizers. The drinks did not disappoint. They were delicious and strong. The barbecue fried wings were delicious, as well as the sweet potato fries. The steak skewers were just ok. Great service. Cool place

Went to dinner before seeing the Nutcracker at Akron Civic Theater. Our server Tim was very professional, informative, and friendly! We had a great meal, drinks and dessert! I highly recommend this restaurant and making reservations because they are always busy.

Crave was awesome! Our server, KIMBERLY was the best and made our visit extra special. The smoked gouda Mac n cheese was wonderful and the grilled cheese soup is sinful. But, let's talk about the brownie with the cappuccino ice cream......I know...I'll stop here.

Booked an event.. it was flawless from start to finish. It was so easy and Aaron who coordinated was so accommodating and so on top of everything! The night of the event the staff/wait staff and all were outstanding. The food was delicious and I just can’t say enough about this experience! Truly fantastic!

Was a bit intimidated at first, when reading the menu and seeing the prices etc. average 15-30$ a plate. I decided to try it because the reviews were so so good. Myself and my husband would agree! We got the smoked Gouda Mac with blackened chicken 18$ and the chicken and waffles 18$. Soooo flavorful and worth the money spent! The drinks were average restaurant price, but no complaints. I got a mojito and he got a head hunter. Will be back when we have the money again!!

Crave has been on my list of restaurants to try and I was so happy that I was able to stop by for dinner with my mom. The interior was nicely decorated, a few minor repairs could be made on upholstery but in the scheme of things, it's the food and service that matters. Our server was absolutely wonderful, she was taking care of the bar and our table, but always had time to chat. She was extremely personable and so easy to talk to! We started off with a wine called "Sex Chocolate" which was delicious you must try it. We then tried the street corn trio which features Craves take on street corn 3 different ways. I don't even like blue cheese but I loved the blue cheese and bacon version. For dinner we had the tune and short ribs. It had to be some of the best tuna I have had. Simple flavors done right. The short ribs were melting in your mouth and the side of beans it came with were outstanding. We saved room for dessert and got the french toast which was sweet and a little savory, I loved it. If you're looking for a nice place in akron for an intimate dinner, or want to try a new restaurant with friends, definitely check out Crave.

Amazing food in a classy setting. Gluten free options very much appreciated. They made a kid's alteration on a menu item for my son. Service was flawless. Flavors were off the hook! Will definitely return! Upstairs would make a perfect space for a baller reception.

The food was scrumptious but, it can get loud in the restaurant which makes it a little difficult to have a conversation because of the very high ceiling. Our waitress was wonderful, constantly checking on us and even reminding us we might be late for the opening of the play we were in town to see. We made it!

It's hard to have a conversation because of the acoustics. Love the food and service though. My Ruben was fantastic with sweet potato fries.
Lunchtime is a great time to go because we found a place to park on the street.

Afternoon lunch out with my mother and we loved it. The atmosphere was great, customer service was great, and the food was delicious. We had the crab cake appetizer,I had short rib dinner, and She had the duck confit dinner. Each dish was beautifully plated, and had a great balance of flavors and textures in them.

Our first time here and food was great. He had the Cajun shrimp and I had the garlic steak wrap. Both were very good and tasty! We had the alligator bites for an appetizer and they were okay. Friends had the calamari and was better. Restaurant was pleasant and nice. Highly recommend and we will be back to try other dishes!

We had a wonderful meal in a really great venue. Beautiful surroundings, and the service was amazing. We loved the old Crave but we love the new one even more! The retail wine room was amazing!

Amazing food in such a historic and casual environment. Not only did I enjoy the food, but I also enjoyed the story behind the food and the historical location it was. You won’t be disappointed, the way the chef blends so many flavors, it makes the mundane, exceptionally exciting. Extremely reasonable in price, only wish I lived closer, it would be my go-to.