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D.B.A., Akron, OH

D.B.A.

4.2
4.2
1744 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
D.B.A. is a Fine Dining Steakhouse on the edge of downtown Akron, in the swanky Northside District. The restaurant showcases an elegant dining space, private rooms, modern bar and spacious open-air patio. Private Chefs Tables may be reserved, or treat yourself to the dazzling dinner menu, all created in partnership by Michelin Star Chef Dante Boccuzzi and Chef de Cuisine Jacob Carothers. Join us soon for an evening to remember!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (330) 375-5050
  • Website
    http://www.danteakron.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dante Boccuzzi
  • Catering
    DBA restaurant can provide on-site food and beverages for any occasion and party size. Our professional staff is also available for off-site catering. Carry out and delivery also available.
  • Private party facilities
    D.B.A is a premier event destination in downtown Akron. Whether celebrating with family and friends, or hosting a corporate event, our private dining spaces are are intimate and inviting. We can accommodate up to 65 people inside and 45 outside on our open-air patio. Featuring innovative seasonal cuisine, a superb wine selection, and impeccable planning and service, our sophisticated private dining experiences draws clients from around the world. Book a private dining room or the entire restaurant.
  • Location
    21 Furnace Street, Akron, OH 44308
  • Neighborhood
    Akron
  • Cross street
    Main St
  • Parking details
    Valet has been temporarily discontinued during COVID.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Akron

    Hot spot

  • Akron

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Akron

    Good for special occasions

  • Akron

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
D.B.A. is a culinary gem perfect for special occasions, lauded for its "excellent food" and "superb service." The sea bass, mussels, and pork chop receive rave reviews. While some find the ambiance lacking and service occasionally slow, diners consistently praise the attentive staff and delicious offerings, ensuring memorable experiences.

1,744 Reviews

  1. Joseph

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! I was looking forward to a ribeye, but they were out, so I opted for the New York strip. Not my favorite cut, but it was prepared exactly as I wanted and very flavorful. The waiter was very polite and attentive. He made us feel welcome. The atmosphere was nice and romantic and the food was delicious!

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  2. Matt

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was excellent! We would have preferred a booth or separate table for just the two of us, but overall the dining experience was exceptional.

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  3. Mark

    Columbus

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal! The Hong Kong Mussels were possibly the best mussels we've ever had! Everything was very good, including the service from Sophia. If we're back in that area, we'll definitely go back.

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  4. Tim

    Cleveland

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dining experience was just average. I was expecting much more as I was comparing it to Dante in Cleveland.

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  5. Stephen

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend this restaraunt.

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  6. Justin

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was excellent. The furniture was a little run down (i.e. our table was pretty wobbly, tears in the chairs and chips in the table) and it was a little loud to have a private conversation but the ambiance was very nice. The art, lighting and theme of it was excellent as well.

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  7. Aquasia

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and always a cozy time. Staff is amazing and welcoming !!

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  8. David

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a good experience overall. My only comment or suggestion would be when you have an item on the menu that says pappardelle with beef and pork ragu then the dish should have beef and pork in it. I ordered that dish and could not find any beef or pork in it. The flavor was good but it was just pasta and sauce. The other food was great.The service was a little rushed, the atmosphere was exactly what we needed to be able to enjoy conversation with family.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed. Upon arrival realized this was a tourist trap. Dimly lit hallway leading to not so clean restrooms, scuffed up table. Friendly service but food was less than chain restaurant quality. Fried calamari was dry and included tiny, tiny shrimp. Two “tastes” of macaroni were a gloppy carbonara and a fair bolognese. Rolled out without ordering an entree.

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  10. Ella

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really upset about our experience. We have been to D.B.A. before and loved it. We came tonight for Sweetest Day. Order the muscle- hands down the best!!! They were clearly short servers. Our serve was very kind but we could not get drink refills when clearly empty for some time. Then came the meals I ordered the scallops my husband ordered medium rare steak. Food came I my scallops were clearly under a warmer for a while. My husband’s steak the waitress watched him cut she said “oh that is well done.” So she took it to have it redone. I ate my scallops and we waited and watched multiple steaks come out. When I was done with my meal my husband approached the waitress and said we would just take the bill. She came over and said she would take the steak off the bill (which was crazy since we never received it) and offered a free desert. I don’t care so much about the money it o sat for 25 minutes eating my meal while my husband watched- odd! Really disappointing experience and even more the flip response. We paid the bill and tipped the waitress but so disappointed that we won’t be back.

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FAQs

D.B.A. offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (330) 375-5050.

D.B.A. is rated 4.2 stars by 1744 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for D.B.A.

21 Furnace Street, Akron, OH 44308

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St
  • Neighborhood
    Akron
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet has been temporarily discontinued during COVID.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dante Boccuzzi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.danteakron.com/
  • Phone number
    (330) 375-5050
  • Catering
    DBA restaurant can provide on-site food and beverages for any occasion and party size. Our professional staff is also available for off-site catering. Carry out and delivery also available.
  • Private party facilities
    D.B.A is a premier event destination in downtown Akron. Whether celebrating with family and friends, or hosting a corporate event, our private dining spaces are are intimate and inviting. We can accommodate up to 65 people inside and 45 outside on our open-air patio. Featuring innovative seasonal cuisine, a superb wine selection, and impeccable planning and service, our sophisticated private dining experiences draws clients from around the world. Book a private dining room or the entire restaurant.

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