The Grille On Waterloo - Akron

I should mention that I'm a sushi purist from LA and NY, a bit pretentious, but I know what to expect in places like this. I've had some of the best sushi America has to offer. Does this come close? Not really. But is it clean, tasty, and served at crazy late hours alongside drinks? Absolutely! I've ordered sushi and sashimi platters here multiple times, and while it’s not top-tier, the prices reflect that, and I always leave happy. This is a fantastic hole-in-the-wall spot for decent sushi that won’t upset your stomach, along with nice cocktails, beers, and other drinks. The servers may take their time, but they’re friendly, kind, and well-intentioned. Just don’t be a grump, and you’ll have a good time!

It took around 15 minutes of waiting, waving my hands, and going up to the sushi counter twice before I could get a server’s attention. I visited on a Tuesday evening, so it wasn’t particularly busy. Once we finally had a server, she was friendly, helpful, and efficient, so I’m not sure what delayed her initially. I was surprised by the menu, which had a lot of American-style sushi rolls (my personal favorites), but I chose the bento dinner box instead. Unfortunately, it didn't compare to any other bento boxes I've had in different states. This one didn’t include miso soup or salad, which was disappointing. The main dish was coated in a heavy corn starch brown sauce rather than a light teriyaki glaze. My boyfriend ordered chicken lo mein, which was decent and came in a good portion. The only reason this place earned two stars is because they have darts and pool tables. Playing several rounds while waiting for our food was really fun, and they didn’t charge for it like some bars do, which was a nice bonus. However, I probably won’t intentionally return to this restaurant.

We visited for the first time last night and were impressed. The food was fresh and delicious, with excellent presentation. The service was quick and efficient. It truly lives up to the descriptions as a neighborhood bar and sushi spot. Highly recommended!

Sushi specials at a bar. Not what I expected but stopped in for lunch because, why not? Buy 1 get 1 specialty roll 50% off, was pleasantly surprised by the sushi flavor and quality. Staff is very friendly, will def eat here again when in the area

Highly recommend eating here! Food is super good. You can choose off the sushi menu or the bar food menu. Everything is delicious so I recommend ordering a few different items off both menus so you can sample how good the sushi and other food items are. There are also many beer taps here. Appreciate the fact that Angry Orchard is available from a dedicated tap. If you haven't ever ordered an Angry Orchard from a tap, you don't know what you are missing. Get the tall one! Love the atmosphere here too. So much fun! Relaxing place to hang for a while while eating delicious food. Staff is great! They treat customers like family and are attentive! Love, love, love eating here!