As a Dayton native, I make it a point to try out any new restaurant that comes to town. This list has been carefully curated to include what I deem to be the TOP restaurants in the Gem City. Dayton has so many hidden “gems” and each one deserves to s...
The best elevated Traditional Mexican cuisine you'll find in Dayton, Ohio. The open kitchen concept is my favorite part of the experience. The lighting and ambience are unmatched and feels like you're at a 5-star michelin restaurant but without the p...
Sueño Restaurant
The elegant atmosphere makes this the perfect selection for date night! The rotating selection of wine keeps us coming back often. Most of the ingredients are sourced locally and the proof is in the pudding. I never leave without the Fried Brie (to g...
Coco's Bistro
This is THE stop for our monthly work dinners! Voted Dayton's #1 Seafood Restaurant. If you're not into seafood, don't worry! The grass-fed filet is sourced from the local Keener Farm and blows everything else out of the water!
Jay's Seafood
If you’re looking for an elevated experience that still feels somewhat casual, then you have to stop by Table 33! Swing brunch if you can and order the steak & eggs… oh! And a for sure the biscuits and gravy. Listen carefully… “cajun chicken grav...
Table 33
I’ll get to the food in a second! The appeal here is the rooftop seating. THE BEST VIEW OF DAYTON. Add a wood-fire grill and a signature cocktail… that’s a recipe for a perfect night! All I need is Chicken Lollipops (definitely) and Cherry Chipotle S...
The Foundry
The only place you need to stop for lunch! You can’t go wrong with any sandwich selection but given one choice, it’d be To Beef or Not To Beef. The menu is always changing/rotating. Grab a cup of soup while you’re at it. Oh, and the cherry on top is ...
Grist
If you’re looking for a 5-star restaurant with a seasonal menu, look no further! If you’re a chicken wing connoisseur like myself, do yourself the favor and get the Spicy Passionfruit Wings… I know what you’re thinking but just do it! They won’t be a...
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
Something about a pizza cooked over a wood-fire… the taste is unmatched! Not to mention the ovens are literally gorgeous to look at while you watch your pizza being cooked. The specials rotate so stop in and get the Carbonara Pizza while you still ca...
Old Scratch Pizza
It’s nearly impossible to order a dish from Culture and not love it! Wonton Nachos… sign me up! Jerk Chicken Mac & Cheese… you’ll have to pick your jaw up off the floor. TRUST ME. If you want Culture but don’t feel like leaving your house, Chef D...
CULTURE
Experience a steakhouse that has been around since 1947! No reservations, no credit cards, a modest dress code + a delicious steak. Get there before it opens because it fills up fast! Porterhouse and garlic mashed potatoes or nothing else… except, we...