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Chowder House Cafe, Akron, OH

Chowder House Cafe

4.5
4.5
88 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    (330) 794-7102
  • Website
    http://www.thechowderhousecafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We will cater for all of your social or business functions! No event is too small or too large. Book ahead for special discounts!

Menu

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What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Akron

    Good for groups

  • Akron

    Healthy

  • Akron

    Great for fine wines

  • Akron

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chowder House Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "outstanding food" and "varied menu," guests rave about the "excellent service" and creative menu options. Highlights include the halibut and seafood dishes. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a local favorite worth visiting.

88 Reviews

  1. Beth

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had a reservation, and were seated at a table that stuck out into the foyer ~ this was very uncomfortable. We both ordered clam chowder and both of us had sand in the soup. When our waitress finally came back and we told her about the sandy clam chowder, she just said "ok" and then cleared the bowls. My husband ordered salmon that he said was pretty good. I ordered the seafood pappardelle that was supposed to have lobster, but had NONE and only two shrimp and three scallops. The sauce was heavy and goopy. The poor food combined with a terrible table and a grumpy waitress ensured that we will never go back.

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  2. Cecil

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was my first experience dining at Chowder House since they moved to the Valley. We arrived shortly before our reservation time and were seated at what seemed a ridiculously small table. There were empty 4-top tables there, set up for two diners, but we got the tiny table. I ordered a seafood pasta dish containing shrimp, scallops, and lobster. The flavor was good, but the “lobster cream sauce” was so cheese heavy that it lost any nuance of the delicate lobster and scallop flavor. Also, all but one of the scallops was overcooked and tough. Overall it was not a terrible dining experience, but I am not in a hurry to return any time soon.

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  3. Laurie

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing attentive service. Food was really good. Portion sizes spot on. Seasonal drinks very good. All in all enjoyed our evening.

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  4. Chris

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anyone looking for a wonderful, small, creative place to enjoy a meal should try Chowder House. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Give it a try!

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  5. Michael

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Stephanie, was great. She gave us great recommendations and the right amount of time and space. Great time.

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  6. Dale

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated on time. Food was delicious. The service was excellent.

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  7. Steven

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Food and service were excellent and and servers were very good!

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  8. Arlene

    Cleveland

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I love the food but the noise level is excessive. The service is very good and so are the cocktails!

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  9. Diane

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once I found it lol, they need a sign out front on the street! Food was excellent, service top notch, will definitely go back !

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  10. Karie

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This review sounds harsher than I intend it to. They tried hard, but it seems they don't know what they want to be. High end or local seafood gathering place. The pricing didn't match the feel of the place. Waitress was very attentive and helpful.

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FAQs

Chowder House Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Chowder House Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Chowder House Cafe

1244 Weathervane Lane, Akron, OH 44313

Additional information

  • Area
    Cuyahoga Falls
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.thechowderhousecafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (330) 794-7102
  • Catering
    We will cater for all of your social or business functions! No event is too small or too large. Book ahead for special discounts!
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