Diamond Grille

Reviews 4

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Brett Mansdorf

Watch your step –might trip and fall years into the past – in moments of a carnivorous dream surrounded by décor of decades’ past – glancing at the bar area & notice the rat pack – and it wouldn’t seem out of place… NO Credit Cards. With a colleague & entourage from Europe – panicked by no credit cards – they calmed his uneasy feeling… They billed him, after paying it, he framed it – now displayed amongst his high dollar sport memorabilia collection and draws the first question a visitor has – followed by a response about Akron and its Diamond Grille. A story I’d have to tell it multiple times (work in the merchant processing biz), as most scuffled “myth”. Then, dinner with a group including an AmEX Exec (NEC days) – and upon much the same – he placed an “unofficial” bounty (sizable) on securing the account - which garnered enough attention – my story was validated, and they still do not accept. FOOD… You won’t hear the ubiquitous “I’ve never had it” from a server here, they are seasoned. If you get a big fillet – it’s a tower - taller than the salt. I INSIST my wife get the big one (plate slides my way when she can’t eat anymore – imagine my Porterhouse to one side and her Fillet to the other– I don’t care what others think – I’m in my happy place). I’m a snob with cooking methods that most places destroy – they don’t (thank you). Non-Steak items - something for everyone – and the quality doesn’t suffer when you go off script. APPS… Post-golf dinner with buddies – one was set back a bit – and I do quote “are you F%$&ING kidding me – four bucks for a slice of bacon – does it come with…” I’ll stop the quote there – we ordered 8 pieces – he ate 7 of them. Indulge a bit – a four or five-dollar piece of bacon won’t kill you. Best of all – after that first piece the next couple won’t delay your mortgage payment like dabbling in cognac might. SIDES – WHAT? They offer sides? Steak with a side of bacon? Sorry, I still don’t understand… DESSERT… Don’t know – I simply NEVER make it that far. My wife loves it – but to me – a Longbone (ribeye) as an entrée’ and the other half of my wife’s fillet as dessert IS the perfect meal. One day I might win the lottery (and subsequently received my permanent table there – with a plaque stating my name and a ‘hand’ safety warning about proximity to my plate), but for now it’s a special occasion when we go – and by special – I consciously (and politely) gorge myself. I HATE taking business there (gluttony doesn’t display well at the business meeting). The lamented stories of my (now) three-fingered friend having reached for my steak are blown completely out of proportion – it happened, let it go. I’ve been fortunate to have enjoyed literally a few hundred ‘Big Boy Steakhouses” in the US over the years – and the Diamond may not be the absolute best – but the experience and memories are in the top – although biased for an Akron-ite – most of those who have been in attendance who are out-of-towners - hold it higher as a memorable experience – not just a meal. It is a rare occasion to sneak out to this place – but it still (and always will) hold a special place. One last note… I vote to allow the servers to carry bazookas. As any patron who orders a ribeye or porterhouse medium-well or well done should be shot in the face with said bazooka. I get it – there are those tree-hugging Bambi lovers out there – I’m ok if you get a well done fillet – but skip the cuts with the bone in it – or order something else – you want me to respect your morals – then respect mine and don’t massacre a fine cut of bone-in beef with those sinful words… Another unique Akron area place - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for both the food and the experience – bring CASH.

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mrsphelps ii

AMAZING!!! From the minute my husband and I walked in, we were greeted, seated and tended to promptly. Our waitress, Lisa, timed our drinks, appetizers & dinner perfectly!! As we dined, one of the owners, Nick, and his niece, Wendy, stopped at our table to ensure the food, service & everything else was to our liking, which it absolutely was! For starters, we had the bacon (which you have to try at least once in your life....not kidding, its THAT good!), shrimp cocktail & oysters Rockefeller.......all of which were LARGE portions & heavenly! For dinner we had the Royal Filet Mignon and split a lobster tail....which were cooked EXACTLY the way we ordered them...a PERFECT medium rare....the most tasty and juicy steak I may have ever had...we purchased a bottle of "The Prisoner" cabernet (HIGHLY recommend) to compliment our meal. Oh, and be sure to order the Willie fries...they add an extra little spicy kick!! Leave a little room for the ice cream...it is light, creamy and tasty....a perfect dessert after the decadent meal we had!! This was our first trip to the Diamond Grille for dinner and the people and atmosphere made us feel as if we had been coming there for years! Relaxed, casual atmosphere with legendary food.....even the salads (with the house dressing) were terrific!! I can tell you I would do it all over again TONIGHT if I could!!!

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Dana Lenarz

I am an experienced diner. We frequently dine at fine establishments around the country and world. Your service is mediocre, the establishment is dated and dirty, your plates are cheap, and the food was sub par at best. Your vegetable of the day was corn? Really with my $36 piece of Halibut. It was slapped on a plane cheap white plate with a piece of parsley. Your menu claims it is the "Best in town" It is not, 3 Point was much better. The waitress recommended home fries with my $36 piece of Halibut. I ordered them, the were not very good either. Again, surprising to hear you offer home fries at such an establishment. You are misrepresenting yourselves on your website. Nothing was "bad" but certainly you can not compete with the other fine dining establishments. You need to lower your prices, remodel, get new dishes, and reconsider your side options. I didnt go to Dennys, I went to the "Diamond Grill!"

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chris [email protected]

Let me just start by saying Ive been around the country and the world and definitely favor the traditional Steakhouse restaurants. At 1st glance the curb appeal is exactly what I was looking for. We decided to have a glass of wine at the bar before being seated, the bartender was certainly not interested in taking our drink order or in greeting us. So next it time to be seated by the old grumpy man that couldnt hear. After being seated it took 20 minutes to get a menu and water 10 more for some gross bread from a bag. After another 20 minutes we put our order in and amazingly enough we got our food about an hour later. Royal filet, dry and completely tasteless. Mushrooms cold and taste like they came straight from a can, broccoli cold and tasteless. I could go on about my sisters meal but I think you get the point. Very disappointing.