About Beau
Chef Beau Schmidt at the age of 19, opened his first restaurant, the Oakwood Grill. Beau’s next move was to Crocker’s in the Valley, where for the next nine years he was the manager and chef. In 1993, Beau and his partner opened Beau’s Tavern in the Valley. In December of 2000, Beau moved to the Fairlawn area and made his final move to the former Market Street Grille at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn Hotel and Suites in November of 2003.
Accomplishments and Awards
2021 Akron Life
• Best View in the 330 – First Place
• Best Brunch – Beau’s On The River – First Place
2020 Akron Life
• Best View in the 330 – First Place
2019 Akron Life
• Best Chef in the 330 – Beau Schmidt
• BEST BRUNCH – 1st Beau’s on the River
• BEST A.M. ADULT DRINKS – 3rd Beau’s on the River
2018 Akron Life
• Best Chef in the 330 – Beau Schmidt
• Best Patio Dining – 2nd Place
• Best Restaurant in the Last 12 Months – Honorable Mention
2014 Beacon’s Best
(Top 10)
• Best Chef – Beau Schmidt
• Fine Dining
• Seafood
• Happy Hour
• Martinis
• Patio
• Wine Bar
2014 Akron Life
(Top 5)
• 1st Place Best Local Patio Dining
• Top Local Chef
2013 Akron Life
(Top 5)
• Most Inventive Chef Beau Schmidt
2012 Akron Life
• 1st Place Best Outdoor Dining
2011 Akron Life
(Top 5)
• Best Power Lunch
• Best Seafood
• Best Cocktail
2013 Akron Beacon Journals “Beacon’s Best” Poll
• 1st Place for Happy Hour
• 3rd Place for Patio
• 3rd Place for Chef
• 3rd Place for Fine Dining
• Top Ten Seafood
• Top Ten Romantic Dining
• Top Ten Casual
• Top Ten Appetizers
• Top Ten Wine Bar
• Top Ten Live Entertainment
2012 Top 10 Finalist in the Akron Beacon Journals “Beacon’s Best” Poll
• Top Ten for Happy Hour
• Top Ten for Patio
• Top Ten for Wine Selection
• Top Ten Appetizers
• Top Ten Chef
• Top Ten Desert
• Top Ten Fine Dining
• Top Ten Romantic Dining
• Top Ten Seafood
• Top Ten Steak
2011 Top 10 Finalist in the Akron Beacon Journals “Beacon’s Best” Poll
Best Appetizer
Best Chef
Fine Dining
All awards are from the Northern Ohio Live Magazine Reader’s Poll
Best New Restaurant
Best Steak
Best Restaurant Akron
Best Place for Lunch
Best Appetizer
Best Casual Dining
Best Hotel Dining
Best Business Lunch
Best Chef
Best Dessert