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Top 20 Chefs in America - Owner and Executive Chef Glenn Gillespie is known most for his unique and creative, weekly feature plates that bring out the intense flavors of Akron while offering a casual and pleasant, fine-dining experience.

Red Snapper – Steelhead Trout and Catfish – Live Music Saturday

This week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, May 17-18, we have live entertainment by Matthew Horowich and friends (Saturday the 18th Only), and new weekly feature plates.  Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000.

Soup Du Jour:

  • Clam Chowder … $7
  • Baked Carmelized 3 Onion French with herbed crostini, Swiss  $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant Akron Tuscan white bean with sausage $7

Vegetable of the Day:

  • Spring Medley Mix

Twice Baked Potato:

  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronRuben twice baked

Appetizer:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMussels sautéed with chopped tomatoes, onions and garlic, finished with red wine, chopped basil and butter … $11
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantOysters on the Half Shell – Piper Point, Blue Point, and Wellfleet … $13

Featured Seafood Entrees:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantPan Seared Red Snapper, served in a roasted red pepper broth, Asian Soba noodle salad with julienne mixed peppers and jicama, poached shrimp … $26
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantGrilled Steelhead Trout, served with tri-colored marscapone ravioli in a basil cream, grilled mixed vegetables …. $25
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantEdgars Southren Fried Catfish, served with side salad and choice of two sides, creole remulade …. $20

Desserts:

We have some new desserts provide by Sweet Mary’s Bakery

  • Chocolate Decadence cake
  • Triple Berry Cobbler

Desserts from Tinker:

  • Cherry Cheesecake
  • Baklava Cheesecake

Stop in this weekend and enjoy some delicious feature plates in one of Akron’s fine dining destinations - fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

Be sure to make a reservation by calling - (330)-869-3000. If you’re coming from Cleveland it’s about a half hour away to enjoy one of the best restaurant destinations in Northeast Ohio. - Get Directions!!

Hawaiian Sea Bass and Grilled Barracuda – Lobster Bisque

This week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, May 10th-11th, we have live entertainment by Don Jones and his Jazz Trio (Saturday Only), and some unique seafood feature plates.  Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000.

Soup Du Jour:

  • Clam Chowder … $7
  • Baked Carmelized 3 Onion French with herbed crostini, Swiss  $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant Akron Lobster Bisque with Smoked Salmon $7

Vegetable of the Day:

  • Spring Medley Mix

Twice Baked Potato:

  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronRuben twice baked

Appetizer:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMussels sautéed with garlic, julienned onions, mixed herbs and garlic, finished with white wine and butter … $12

Featured Seafood Entrees:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantHawaiian Sea Bass pan seared, fritters with crab meat and roasted red peppers, clam broth with lemon grass and saffron, seasoned watercress … $28.5
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantHerb and citrus Marinated Grilled Barracuda, potato cake with cilantro, chives and bacon, spinach and arugula salad tossed with a roasted garlic balsamic vinaigrette …. $25

Desserts:

We have some new desserts provide by Sweet Mary’s Bakery

  • Chocolate Decadence cake
  • Triple Berry Cobbler

Desserts from Tinker:

  • Cherry Cheesecake
  • Baklava Cheesecake

Stop in this weekend and enjoy some delicious feature plates in one of Akron’s fine dining destinations - fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

Be sure to make a reservation by calling - (330)-869-3000. If you’re coming from Cleveland it’s about a half hour away to enjoy one of the best restaurant destinations in Northeast Ohio. - Get Directions!!

Seafood Feature plates and Howard Street Blues Band

PastaThis week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, May 3rd-4th, we have live entertainment by the Howard Street Blues Band (Saturday Only), and a wide selection of seafood feature plates.  We also have two varieties of oysters on the half-shell.  Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000.

Soup Du Jour:

  • Clam Chowder … $7
  • Baked Carmelized 3 Onion French with herbed crostini, Swiss  $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant Akron Southwestern steak and cheese  $7

Vegetable of the Day:

  • Spring Medley Mix

Twice Baked Potato:

  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronGrilled Asparagus, Swiss & Rosemary

Appetizer:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMussels sautéed with mixed herbs, onions and garlic, finished with crushed red pepper white wine and butter … $12
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantPipers Point or Shiny Sea - Oysters on the half shell … $13

Featured Seafood Entrees:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantEdgars Fried Perch, served with side salad and choice of two sides … $24
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantHawaiian Black Salt seasoned Wolf fish, pan seared served with grilled crab stuffed avocado, arugula salad, mango coulis …. $26
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantGrilled Canadian Walleye, cucumber ribbon salad with sweet onion and grape tomatoes, strawberry vinaigrette, polenta croutons with smoked mozzarella … $26.5
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantWhite Clam sauce tossed with fresh pasta, chopped clams and steamed clams, finished with parsley and chopped crispy bacon … $18.5

Desserts:

We have some new desserts provide by Sweet Mary’s Bakery

  • Chocolate Decadence cake
  • Triple Berry Cobbler

Desserts from Tinker:

  • Cherry Cheesecake
  • Baklava Cheesecake

Stop in this weekend and enjoy some delicious feature plates in one of Akron’s fine dining destinations - fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

Be sure to make a reservation by calling - (330)-869-3000. If you’re coming from Cleveland it’s about a half hour away to enjoy one of the best restaurant destinations in Northeast Ohio. - Get Directions!!

Seafood Restaurant – Barramundi Filet and John Dory filet Bouillabaisse

This week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, April 26th-27th, we have some live entertainment by the Sterle Brothers with Freddy DeMarco and some great seafood features.  We also have the usual variety of oysters on the half-shell.  Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000.

Soup Du Jour:

  • Clam Chowder … $7
  • Baked Carmelized 3 Onion French with herbed crostini, Swiss  $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant Akron Bouillabaisse  $7

Vegetable of the Day:

  • Spring Medley Mix

Twice Baked Potato:

  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronGrilled Asparagus, Swiss & Rosemary

Appetizer:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMussels sautéed with mixed peppers, onion, garlic, finished with basil marinara  $11  Clams … $12
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantWellfleet or Cape Brenton - Oysters on the half shell … $13

Featured Seafood Entrees:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMediterranean Grilled Barramundi Filet, spinach salad with arugula, red onion, grape tomato and olives tossed with sautéed calamari with lemon and xvoo … $26
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMacadamia Nut crusted John Dory filet, avocado cream, grilled mixed vegetables … $26

Desserts:

We have some new desserts provide by Sweet Mary’s Bakery

  • Chocolate Decadence cake
  • Triple Berry Cobbler

Desserts from Tinker:

  • Cherry Cheesecake
  • Baklava Cheesecake

Stop in this weekend and enjoy some delicious feature plates in one of Akron’s fine dining destinations - fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

Be sure to make a reservation by calling - (330)-869-3000. If you’re coming from Cleveland it’s about a half hour away to enjoy one of the best seafood restaurant destinations in Northeast Ohio. - Get Directions!!

Baklava Cheesecake Swordfish Monkfish Canadian Perch Feature

Baklava Cheesecake at Edgars Restaurant Akron Ohio

Baklava Cheesecake

This week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, April 19-20, we have some unique feature plates including center-cut Swordfish, roasted Monkfish and Canadian Perch.  We also have the usual variety of oysters on the half-shell.  Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000. [Read more...]

Pan-seared Halibut Mahi Mahi and Live Jazz

Live Jazz at Edgars Restaurant Akron OhioThis week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, April 5-6th, we’re offering a Halibut special along with grilled Mahi Mahi.  Saturday night we have live jazz 9:00 PM featuring Michael Egleton and the kick-off of his 30 city tour.  Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000. [Read more...]

Pumpkin Swordfish Canadian Walleye and The Sterle Brothers Jazz

Sterle Brothers Trio Jazz

Sterle Brothers + Freddy DeMarco Friday Night

This week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, March 29th and 30th, we’re serving up Pumpkin Swordfish and Pan-seared Canadian Walleye. Friday night we have live jazz and a little funk starting at 9:00 PM featuring the Sterle Brothers with Freddy DeMarco.  Don’t forget that Sunday we’re having a special Easter Buffet. [Read more...]

Seafood Akron Ohio – Live Music by Ozone Band

Creole Stuffed Grilled Pork Chop - Akron Restaurant

Try our:  Creole Stuffed Grilled Pork Chop

This week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, March 22nd & 23rd we have some seafood specials and on Friday night we have live music from the Ozone Band.

Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000.

Soup Du Jour:

  • Clam Chowder … $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronBaked Carmelized 3 Onion French with herbed crostini, Swiss  $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronWhite Chile $7.00

Vegetable of the Day:

  • Spring Medley Mix

Twice Baked Potato:

  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronGrilled Asparagus, Swiss & Rosemary

Appetizer:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMediterranean style Mussels, Sautéed with roasted fennel, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic and lemon, finished with white wine and butter  $11
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMolasses and honey Smoked lamb belly and smoked pork belly, grilled apples mango barbecue sauce … $13

Featured Entrees:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantGrilled Barramundi Filet, warm Panzanella salad with oyster mushrooms, spinach, grape tomatoes and truffle vinaigrette … $26
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantEdgars Fried Lake Erie Canadian Perch, served with side salad and choice of two sides … $24

Desserts:

We have some new desserts provide by Sweet Mary’s Bakery

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantChocolate Chunk Cheesecake
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantTiramisu Cup Cakes

Desserts from Tinker:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantPeanut Butter Pie

We are no longer open for Sunday Brunch or Lunch.

Stop in this weekend and enjoy some delicious feature plates in one of Akron’s fine dining destinations - fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

Be sure to make a reservation by calling - (330)-869-3000. If you’re coming from Cleveland it’s about a half hour away to enjoy one of the best seafood restaurant destinations in Northeast Ohio. - Get Directions!!

St. Patrick’s Day with NY Strip Mako Shark and Perch

Baklava Cheesecake at Edgars Restaurant Akron Ohio

Baklava Cheesecake

This week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, March 15th & 16th we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by opening at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, and serving up some St. Patrick Day Specials.

Our St. Patrick’s Day menu includes Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bubbles & Squeak, Salmon w/Dill sour cream, Rueben, Irish Soda Bread, and Guinness Cake. Last but not least, green beer.

Our feature soup this week is Bouillabaisse and our feature plates include the above St. Patrick’s Day specials along with N.Y. Strip Steak, lemon peppered Mako Shark, and Lake Erie Canadian Perch.

Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000.

Soup Du Jour:

  • Clam Chowder … $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronBaked Carmelized 3 Onion French with herbed crostini, Swiss  $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronBouillabaisse $7.00

Vegetable of the Day:

  • Spring Medley Mix

Twice Baked Potato:

  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronGrilled Asparagus, Swiss & Rosemary

Appetizer:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMediterranean sautéed mussels with roasted fennel, grape tomatoes, garlic and onions, finished with white wine and butter  $11
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantOysters on the half shell, Barnstable and WellFleet … $13

Featured Entrees:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars Restaurant14 oz NY Strip steak Au Poivre style with Brandy cream, sun dried tomato and rosemary mashed Yukon gold potatoes, grilled asparagus … $26
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantLemon peppered grilled Mako shark, roasted red pepper and garlic mixed herb risotto, grilled mixed vegetables, xxvoo, and lemon … $25
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantEdgars Fried Lake Erie Canadian Perch, served with side salad and choice of two sides … $24

Desserts:

We have some new desserts provide by Sweet Mary’s Bakery

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantChocolate Swirl Decadence Cheesecake
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantOrganic Banana Cream Pie

Desserts from Tinker:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantBaklava Cheesecake
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantIrish Cream Cheesecake

We are no longer open for Sunday Brunch or Lunch.

Stop in this weekend and enjoy some delicious feature plates in one of Akron’s fine dining destinations - fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

Be sure to make a reservation by calling - (330)-869-3000. If you’re coming from Cleveland it’s about a half hour away to enjoy one of the best seafood restaurant destinations in Northeast Ohio. - Get Directions!!

Rainbow Trout and Grilled Barramundi Filet – Tuscan White Bean Soup

Trout Feature PlateThis week at Edgar’s Restaurant in Akron Ohio, March 8th and 9th, our feature plates include Grecian Rainbow Trout and Grilled Barramundi Filet.  Our feature soup this week is Tuscan White Bean with some new desserts from Sweet Mary’s Bakery and Tinker.
Remember we have The Juke Hounds playing live this Saturday so make reservations early for the show.

Please make dinner reservations early by calling 330-869-3000 and check our new menu items.

Soup Du Jour:

  • Clam Chowder … $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronBaked Carmelized 3 Onion French with herbed crostini, Swiss  $7
  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronTuscan white bean $7.00

Vegetable of the Day:

  • Spring Medley Mix

Twice Baked Potato:

  • French Onion Soup Akron Ohio - Best Restaurant AkronGrilled Asparagus, Swiss & Rosemary

Appetizer:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantMussels sautéed with garlic, sun dried tomatoes and basil, finished with whit wine and butter  $11
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantOysters on the half shell, Barnstable and WellFleet … $13

Featured Entrees:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantGrecian Rainbow Trout, sautéed with sweet onions, kalmata olives, capers, spinach and grape tomatoes, lemon herb pan sauce, stuffed Yukon golds with goat cheese and artichoke … $26
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantGrilled Barramundi Filet, served with grilled shrimp and crab stuffed avocado, rustic Sicilian tomato sauce … $27

Desserts:

We have some new desserts provide by Sweet Mary’s Bakery

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantChocolate Swirl Cheesecake
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars Restaurant Raspberry Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantOrganic Banana Cream Pie

Desserts from Tinker:

  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantBaklava Cheesecake
  • Seafood Restaurant Akron Oh - Edgars RestaurantIrish Cream Cheesecake

Banana cream pie, raspberry chocolate swirl cheesecake

We are no longer open for Sunday Brunch or Lunch.

Stop in this weekend and enjoy some delicious feature plates in one of Akron’s fine dining destinations - fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

Be sure to make a reservation by calling - (330)-869-3000. If you’re coming from Cleveland it’s about a half hour away to enjoy one of the best seafood restaurant destinations in Northeast Ohio. - Get Directions!!