Kent, Ohio (Portage County)

Kent restaurants and bars, a college town that eats out.

Downtown Kent and the blocks around Kent State hold places to eat, from Acorn Alley to Main Street. RightPlace shows what spots post each week and the wait their hosts post at the door.

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Weekly deals in Kent

These are the Kent deals we've found so far, a kids eat free night included. More come as spots claim their pages and post their own.

Taco Tontos

Tue and Thu: Taco Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday. $2 off all mixed drinks, $1 off all craft beers, $1 off "cheap" and "low fancy" beers. All day.

Source: Taco Tontos website (tacotontoskent.com), pulled Sept 28, 2026.

Wild Goats Cafe

Mon: Kids eat free. All day.
Tue: Burger special. All day.
Wed, 3 to 9 pm: Roger's secret recipes.
Thu: Buck Buck breakfast all day.
Fri: Free small FizziMoo with any combo.

Source: Wild Goats Cafe website (wildgoatscafe.com), pulled Sept 28, 2026.

Read on each spot's own website. Confirm there before you go.

Spots in Kent

Each restaurant and bar we list in Kent, with its own page.

157 Lounge · japanese
A & W Drive-In Restaurant · fast food
Barrio Tacos Kent · mexican
Bell Tower Brewing Co. · brewery
Belleria · italian
Bent Tree Coffee Roasters · coffee
Bill White's Twin Star Lanes · restaurant
Black Iron Grille · steakhouse
Blind Squirrel Pub · pub
Brimfield Bread Oven · pizza
By the Bowl · restaurant
Cleveland Bagel Co · coffee
Dave's Cosmic Subs · sandwiches
Eldorado's Pizza Pie · pizza
Erie Street Kitchen · restaurant
Folk Alley · restaurant
Gigi's Ristorante and Market · italian
Gionino's Pizzeria · pizza
Good Day Oven · pizza
Guy's Pizza · pizza
Hickory River Smokehouse · barbecue
Kent Lanes-11th Frame · bar
La Terraza Mexican Bar & Grill · mexican
Laziza · mediterranean
Leeangelo's · pizza
Luccis Place · pizza
Main Street Continental Grill · restaurant
Main Street Tavern · pub
Mike's Place · restaurant
Ming's Bubble Tea · coffee
Mr. Hero · sandwiches
Nineteen 10 · restaurant
Pho King · vietnamese
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar · cafe
Ray’s Place · bar
River Merchant · restaurant
Scribbles Coffee Company · coffee
Steak Eez · fast food
Taco Tontos · mexican
The Basement · bar
The Battleground · mexican
The Fruit Stand · diner
The Lakehouse Kitchen + Bar · seafood
Tree City Coffee · coffee
Troy Grille · restaurant
Venice Cafe · coffee
Water Street Tavern · bar
Wild Goats Cafe · cafe
Wild Papaya · thai

Next door to Summit County

Kent is in Portage County, right beside Summit County. RightPlace is starting with Summit and Portage counties, so Kent spots and diners get the same tools as Akron and Stow.

What students and families use it for

Seeing which spot has a short posted wait before walking downtown.
Following a few favorite spots and hearing when they post a deal.
Getting on the list from a dorm, an office or the car.
Earning perks at the places they go back to.

Guests never pay RightPlace and never need to download an app.

Running a Kent spot?

In a college town, busy and quiet nights can swing with the school calendar. A deal you post on RightPlace runs for the hours you pick, with a countdown guests can see, so a quiet weeknight gets a reason to come in without a week-long discount.

Bar slow nights: Ideas for the nights the room stays empty.
Claim your Kent spot: It is already listed. Claim it before we open to guests.

Questions owners ask

Is Kent part of Summit County?

No. Kent is in Portage County, right next door. RightPlace covers both counties.

Where is Acorn Alley?

In downtown Kent. Kent State Today describes it as a draw for visitors, with spots from boutiques and gift shops to upscale dining (April 22, 2025).

Can a student use RightPlace without a car or an app?

Yes. It runs in any web browser on a phone or laptop, with nothing to download.