Best Casual Restaurants in Fairlawn

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AmericanItalianSeafoodMexicanChinesePizzeria

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Akron

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AkronCuyahoga FallsFairlawn

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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A photo of Bricco West - Fairlawn restaurant

1. Bricco West - Fairlawn

4.4

Awesome(173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairlawn

We're back. Still have a selected few Bricco classics, but we updated our menu and have a great selection of martinis & seasonal favorites.

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2. Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

4.7

Exceptional(2199)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Akron

Booked 15 times today

The Iacomini Family first opened their doors in 1932, The heart & soul has been "Papa Joe" Iacomini. Iacomini Family has always been considered the first family of fine & traditional dining in the Akron area. Joe's legacy lives on with the fourth generation of restaurateurs. Judy, his daughter, & her son Jeff, & daughter Kim, continue to try & live up to his standards of excellence. This trio of new culinarians continues to bring you "The Best of Iacomini's" with new dinner menus offered monthly serving Fresh Fish, Center Cut Steaks and a combination of Northern and Southern Italian Cuisines. Papa Joe's has multiple private dining rooms with seating up to 65 guests. Tuesday through Sunday afternoons we can accommodate even larger parties. Off-site catering is offered 6 days a week for any venue of your choice. To-go service and retail wine sales are convenient at our Italian Market. Try our convenient curbside service!Dine outdoors in our Papa Joe's Patio!

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3. Burntwood Tavern - Fairlawn

4.3

Awesome(233)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fairlawn

Booked 12 times today

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!

4. 750ML Wines

4.8

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Fairlawn

Nestled in the upscale Pilgrim Square neighborhood bordering Fairlawn, 750ml Akron boasts one of Northeast Ohio's finest Champagne selections.A highlight is the exclusive Veuve Clicquot patio, where guests can indulge in Dame Clicquot's famous champagne alongside handcrafted cocktails, cheeses, and international charcuterie.Many patrons enjoy cocktails or wine at 750ml before or after dining at nearby restaurants. Some return for a relaxed evening with friends, appreciating the casual atmosphere and attentive service.Please note, menus may change to feature fresh seasonal ingredients and exclusive wines.

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fairlawn Summit Mall restaurant

5. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fairlawn Summit Mall

4.1

Excellent(101)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fairlawn

Booked 4 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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6. P.F. Chang's - Akron

4.1

Excellent(128)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Fairlawn

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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7. Chowder House Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Cuyahoga Falls

Booked 2 times today

Chowder House Cafe is a leading provider of local and sustainable food. Nominated four times as one of the best restaurants in Northeast Ohio by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, receiving 4/4 stars by Head food writer Joe Crea. Chowder House Cafe embraces the seasonal changes of Ohio and reflect those in our menu and by offering events on our outdoor patio.**PLEASE NOTE: Chowder House Cafe is unable to accept discounts or coupons of any type with online reservations. We appreciate your understanding.

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8. Red Lobster - Akron

3.8

Excellent(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Akron

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

9. Leo's Italian Social - Cuyahoga Falls

4.6

Exceptional(823)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cuyahoga Falls

Booked 35 times today

Leo's Italian Social is the center of its community; a place to gather and meet for cocktails and conversation. Here we connect and celebrate with each other by sharing delicious food, well-made cocktails, and great wine. When you spend time with us, we want you to arrive hungry and leave happy. Cheers!

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10. Beau's On The River

4.3

Awesome(1302)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Akron

Booked 9 times today

Beau's on the RiverM-F Breakfast Buffet 6AM-10AM Saturday-Sunday Breakfast Buffet 7AM-11AMSunday Brunch Buffet 11AM-1PMTuesday-Saturday Dinner 5PM-10PMBeau's LoungeSunday-Thursday 11AM-11PMFri & Sat 11AM-12:30AM *Kitchen closes at 11PMBeau’s on the River opened at the Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls in May of 2013. This restaurant and lounge on the river offers stunning views of the river rapids and falls with floor to ceiling windows with and innovative contemporary décor. As a sister property to Beau’s Grille at the Hilton Fairlawn, we offer a casual atmosphere with plenty of the same great food and service that the award-winning Beau’s Grille has been treating our loyal customers to for years. Executive Chef Beau Schmidt takes a unique twist on some of your old favorites with a fresh look and taste to his style of cooking. His mouthwatering plates taste even more amazing than they look.

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ScotVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic as always. This is just a great place to spend an evening.
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Papa Joe's/Iacomini'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Akron
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4.7
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Denise
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
In Akron for an event- planned dinner for 2. Food taste and portions were great. The waitress that helped us wasn’t assigned to our table but was so helpful to her coworker and considerate that we had a time commitment; she was pleasantly AWESOME! Hubby loved the funky monkey cocktail. Would surely go again.
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Bricco West - FairlawnPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairlawn
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4.4
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Kimberley
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 20, 2025
I thought it was top notch and my family and I really enjoyed ourselves, thank you!
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Burntwood Tavern - FairlawnPrice: Moderate• American• Fairlawn
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4.3
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Tami
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
This was our first time here and we loved it! Great wine selection, friendly atmosphere, and the food was delicious. We had a small meat and cheese plate and the meatballs which were some of the best we've had. served with a loaf of bread and so much cheese for dipping! table next to us had a flatbread that looked impressive as well.
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750ML WinesPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Fairlawn
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4.8
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Mark
Tampa / Central Florida West •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
Food and service were excellent. I think the background music needs to be adjusted. We had a hard time enjoying conversation at our table.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fairlawn Summit MallPrice: Moderate• American• Fairlawn
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4.1

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