Black iron grill, 7291 State Route 43, Kent, OH 44240, US

The Rusty Nail sits just north of SR 43 between Kent and Twin Lakes. The large rustic building holds both a full-service banquet and catering hall and a cozy restaurant and lounge - and all have a loyal clientele. The Rusty Nail serves a delicious dinner menu, with juicy steaks and hearty pasta and chicken dishes delivered in style to the white-linen-covered tabletops. A semi-private room can accommodate small parties. Around the corner, the large banquet halls hosts large parties for wedding receptions and other big events. (Book early if you want to host a holiday party here!) The bar is usually busy, too, and while it typically sees a mature crowd (as opposed to the college students often seen elsewhere in Kent) there's plenty of room for quiet date-night talkers as well as those who want to comment on (or argue about) whatever the game of the moment is. Drink specials are available every evening; Karaoke is on the menu every Friday night. The rather upscale Nail isn't stuffy, but children (and all patrons!) should be on their best behavior here.