6 best restaurants in Summit County (plus dishes to look for)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Summit County landed half a dozen restaurants on our most recent A-List Dining Guide (three are in Akron, with the remainder in Bath, Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson). Here's a glimpse at the restaurants along with a selected don't-miss dish at each place. Feel free to post your favorites and the dishes you like.

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Diamond Grille

Diamond Grille, 77 W. Market St., Akron, 330-253-0041, diamondgrille.com

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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About Diamond Grille

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With an old-fashioned feel, the Diamond Grille is a hidden gem in Akron, a throwback that features sumptuous steaks. $$-$$$, no credit cards. Cuisine: Steakhouse, American. (Marc Bona, cleveland.com)

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Lisa DeJong, The Plain Dealer

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Dish at Diamond Grille: Long Bone

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The choice has to be a steak entree, right? It's why you go here. The Long Bone is it, billed as "a rib eye at its finest." Come hungry, be in the mood for beef.

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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Chowder House Café

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Chowder House Cafe, 2028 Chestnut Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-794-7102, thechowderhousecafe.com

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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About Chowder House Café

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With its whimsical pipedream decor and genial service, the Chowder House Café's casual bistro setting belies lusty preparations of mostly local fare. Well-prepared seafood is the star, but options abound. If your style is earthy and laid-back, the food and the experience will make you want to linger. $$-$$$, cash or checks only. Cuisine: Seafood, American fusion, casual. (Joe Crea, cleveland.com)

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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Dish at Chowder House Café: Seafood, seafood, seafood

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As our review of the restaurant states, "The kitchen is at its best when preparing fish and seafood." With that in mind, a trio of offerings might satiate your seafood cravings: Lobster Bisque (made with Sherry), Seafood Etoufee and Cioppino.

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Lonnie Timmons III, The Plain Dealer

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Dante Boccuzzi Akron

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Dante Boccuzzi Akron, 21 Furnace St. Akron, 330-375-5050, danteakron.com

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Lisa DeJong, The Plain Dealer

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About Dante Boccuzzi Akron

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Luxurious, inventive modern American cuisine. Perfect sauces, desserts among the delicacies enjoyed in a dreamlike rock 'n' roll-themed space close to the heart of downtown Akron. $$$-$$$$, all major cards accepted. Cuisine: Modern American. (Bob Migra, Special to cleveland.com)

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Dish at Dante Boccuzzi Akron: 3 Cheese Polenta

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Polenta is a simple dish elevated considerably here with a rich troika of cheese, braised barbeque pork and root vegetables.

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John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer

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Ken Stewart's Lodge

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Ken Stewart's Lodge, 1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Bath, 330-666-8881, kenstewartsonline.com/lodge

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John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer

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About Ken Stewart's Lodge

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For a business dinner or romantic night out, the restaurant's mouthwatering menu beckons diners from Summit County and beyond. $$$$, major credit cards accepted. Cuisine: Contemporary American. (Marc Bona, cleveland.com)

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John Kuntz, The Plain Dealer

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Dish at Ken Stewart's Lodge: Truffle fries

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Warning: You better like the earthy flavors of truffle to want this one. The fries are made with black truffle oil and parmesan cheese. There's no skimping on the truffle, either.

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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One Red Door

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One Red Door, 49 Village Way, Hudson, Hudson, 330-342-3667, onereddoorhudson.com

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Lisa DeJong, The Plain Dealer

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About One Red Door

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One Red Door in Hudson features a global wine list and a great small-bite focus. $$-$$$, all major credit cards accepted. Cuisine: American. (Marc Bona, cleveland.com)

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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Dish at One Red Door: Charcuterie and cheese boards

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This nosh puts you in control. Pick three, five or seven items, priced accordingly from a list of 10 that describes the meats and cheeses offered. A creamy, parmesan-style Wisconsin Bellavitano? How about spicy Soppressata or Ohio-raised pork rillettes?

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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Vaccaro's Trattoria

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Vaccaro's Trattoria, 1000 Ghent Road, Akron, 330-666-6158, vactrat.com

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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About Vaccaro's

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Vaccaro's is about all things Italian, family to food to wine. Be in the mood for a tasteful Italian-dining experience with a menu that ranges from pizza to Sunday Braciole, and the trek is well worth it. $$-$$$, all major credit cards accepted. Cuisine: Italian. (Marc Bona, cleveland.com)

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David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

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Dish at Vaccaro's: Wedding soup

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Multiple choices here with the fantastic pasta dishes, but wedding soup here is done so well. The family-recipe soup stays on the menu, with good reason" It's not overly salted, and shows what soup can be when deftly seasoned.

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Gus Chan, The Plain Dealer

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100 best restaurants: Our 2018 A List dining guide

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