Johnny J's Pub Grille - Akron

The new management has really turned things around, and the waiting staff is doing an excellent job, especially given how busy it gets! The introduction of new food specialties and an updated menu has significantly improved the quality of the dishes. The beer tour is back, offering over 100 beers, with around 20 on draft. Overall, it's a fantastic dining experience. On game days, they have numerous TVs showing different sports teams. My only complaint is that the music is too loud; it's difficult to hear the person next to you. (This place has greatly improved since the change in management and waitstaff.)

Food was good and service was very good. Also have a nice selection of local design beer.

The beer selection was OK. The service was none existent. Two hours and I only got two beers. The food all came out separately and it was all cold. The mozzarella sticks were cold and rather than be cheesy they broke in half. I asked our waitress if they had flights. She said she would find out. The next time she came by, I asked if she found out and she told me they don't, at the end of our visit I saw on the beer list that they in fact do have$10 flights. My wife complained about the food coming out separately and cold and the waitress blamed it on being so busy. The place was over half dead. The manager came over and made some excuses too. He was very nice and took all of the food off of our bills. That was very nice of him. This is why I gave two stars and not one. Unfortunately this was my first time there, so I have no desire to ever go back.

Service was good. Seems like a cool atmosphere for younger drinkers. The wrap-around bar was pretty good. Bartenders were very attentive and made sure to keep checking in on if we needed anything; however it seems like they're dead on the inside and don't want to be there.

Decent selection of craft beer and nice deals. I didn't receive any food this time around but it is the standard pub type food served (finger foods, moderate proportions). Service is on the slower side as they don't appear to be fully staffed at any given moment. Of the three times I've visited this location, today was the first time I was served in under 5 minutes. I recommend to sit at the bar for faster service.