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Love the long bar
We arrived famished from the west coast. It was hard to find something open late (normal dinner time for us). Lockview hit the spot!
#1 Classic Grilled Cheese
Cheddar apple and bacon grilled cheese
Pop Tarts!
Mac & Cheese Bites
Cool Door
The restaurant entrance
Potato Lockview Croquettes*
Rooftop Bar
The Lockview American Restaurant ·$$

The Lockview is a casual, retro-style bar and restaurant with a menu that is sure to warm your heart. With everything from scrumptious gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, re-invented tater tots, sinfully rich mac 'n' cheese and other comfort foods on offer, this delightful eatery is just the place to head to for a relaxed meal with loved ones. The drink selection is just as impressive as the food is delicious, boasting an ever growing variety of over 200 beers, wine, cocktails and spirits. Grab a seat at the patio for a touch of sunshine with your meal, or mingle with friendly strangers at the bar. With its stellar location near some of the city's most popular entertainment venues, the bar attracts quite an eclectic mix of people, infusing the space with a cheerful vibe.

Website: thelockview.com

Phone: (330) 252-5128

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of S Main St and University Ave

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  • Sun Closed

207 S Main St Akron, OH 44308 ·239.51 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi

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Mike P. 03/14/26

Stopped in with some friends for a quick dinner before the Wine and Chocolate event. Get there early as the place fills up. We got a table and shard the cheesesteak platter. Very good, maybe a tad...

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Melissa G. 04/16/26

I was long overdue for a girl's night out so I met a good friend here after work one night this week. She picked it because she was going to be in the area. I've never been here before but I know...

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Cricket R. 05/04/26

Legendary grilled cheese bar of Akron, complete with little umbrellas on each sandwich. You cannot eat these tiny umbrellas, but they do somehow make the sandwiches taste amazing, but again do not...

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Alan S. 10/16/25

Stopped here recently and had the chicken sandwich which comes with fries. It came on toasted bread but could have used mayonnaise or another condiment to offset the dryness. Chicken and fries...

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Glenda R. 12/01/25

During a recent surgery my nurse told me about this place. Delicious mac n cheese combos. It's so cute to visit as well. Very hip and urban.

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