Special Occasion Dining: Where Locals Celebrate Milestones Around Akron and North Canton

When you're looking for a restaurant to celebrate a milestone occasion, Akron and North Canton have several outstanding options. With food, drink, decor, and hospitality that create a special atmosphere, the following restaurants are recommended by our real estate agents.

Celebrate Special Events at These Restaurants

Six Restaurants for Special Occasions

• Ken Stewart's Grille – Akron: Upscale dining, an extensive wine selection, and award-winning hospitality.
• Diamond Grille – Akron: A longtime steakhouse known for traditional favorites and old-school charm.
• Crave – Akron: Creative New American cuisine served in a beautifully restored historic building.
• 91 Wood Fired Oven – North Canton: Seasonal dishes, wood-fired specialties, and creative cocktails.
• Table Six Kitchen + Bar – North Canton: Elevated comfort food and a wide selection of craft cocktails.
• Sylvester's North End Grille – North Canton: Italian favorites, fresh seafood, and premium steaks.

Ken Stewart's Grille - Akron, OH

Address: 1970 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313

For over 35 years, Ken Stewart's Grille, located near Akron homes for sale, has been a popular go-to destination for a special meal. In fact, it's been named the city's best fine-dining restaurant by the readers of Signal Akron. Customers love its extensive menu, lengthy wine list with around 150 options, and elevated hospitality.

Diamond Grille - Akron, OH

Address: 77 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

If you're looking for a special meal at an old-school steakhouse, it would be challenging to find one with a longer, more special pedigree than Diamond Grille. The now-iconic restaurant opened in 1935 and is often visited by celebrities as well as locals who are looking for a special dining experience. When you're there to celebrate a milestone, make sure to consider the following menu items:

• Royal filet mignon
• Broiled double French lamb chops
• Sliced beef tenderloin

Crave - Akron, OH

Address: 156 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308

Crave is located in Akron's Bowery District in a large, two-story historic space that combines amazing architecture with stunning interior design. The owners describe their menu as eclectic New American comfort food with a fine-dining twist. Standout dishes include the following:

• Airline chicken with Peruvian spice rub, aji feta whipped potatoes, Green Goddess Sauce, Kalamata olives, and egg
• Vegan risotto with peas, shallots, white wine pea sauce, and crispy capers
• Smoked braised brisket with bacon pimento cheese, cucumber potato salad, bourbon BBQ glaze

91 Wood Fired Oven - North Canton, OH

Address: 1983 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720

Fresh, seasonal food is the hallmark of 91 Wood Fired Oven, which you'll find just around the corner from North Canton homes for sale. Treat yourself to a delicious entree such as a 12-ounce grilled tomahawk pork chop, served with savory whiskey peppercorn sauce. Make sure to check out the extensive wine list and many unique martini and cocktail offerings.

Table Six Kitchen + Bar - North Canton, OH

6113 Whipple Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720

Table Six Kitchen + Bar puts its own spin on a gastropub as it serves made-from-scratch comfort food made using innovative techniques. Entree standouts include The Greek Platter, which comes with blackened chicken or shrimp, Greek salad, hummus, warm pita, and tzatziki. And don't skip the drinks, where you'll be able to choose from over 80 spirits, unique beers, and wines, as well as cocktails creatively prepared with fresh juices, herbs, and infusions.

Sylvester's North End Grille - North Canton, OH

Address: 4305 Portage St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720

If you're looking for a restaurant that specializes in classic Italian dishes, Sylvester's North End Grille is definitely worth a visit. Try the Cioppino, which is made with scallops, shrimp, mussels, and fresh fish in a tomato cream sauce and served over linguine. Or if you'd like steak or another protein, go for the Prime New York Strip, USDA Choice Center-Cut Filet Mignon, or the Lamb Rack.

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