German cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dayton

4 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Smales Pretzel Bakery
Smales Pretzel Bakery
88/100 (680 ratings)
Bakeries
German
German
Pretzel
Fast food
German
"I finally got my fix!! I went in yesterday to purchase the soft pretzels and I had to taste it before I left and bam I was back in elementary school..."
Tamela Motheroftwo Higgins
"The best pretzel shop in Dayton! I've been going to Smales since I was 3 years old and haven't found a pretzel shop better than them..."
Benjamin Elliot
"I am very glad that I found this page. Back in the mid 1960's I lived for a brief period of time at 309? Xenia Avenue. There was a bar across the..."
J Wesley Doughman
"I love Smales Pretzel Bakery. I was born in Dayton and I have been going to their establishment ever since I was old enough to walk. I have..."
Aleda Jeanne Reid Owen
"We have grown up on these pretzels. Every time we are in Dayton, this is a must stop!! We even have the hard Pretzels shipped to us ~ they are sooo..."
Elizabeth Hoyer Lynch
"This is my #1 favorite thing from Dayton! I've been eating these for over 20 years and always make sure to grab a dozen when I'm visiting home. My..."
Caitlyn Gillespie
"Love Smales soft pretzels. They are the best! I remember we use to buy Smales pretzels from a neighbor boy on Saturday mornings--he sold the hot..."
Leslie Staup Sachs
"Stopped in with my cousin for some soft pretzels this morning and immediately noticed by the looks of your establishment that this was going to be..."
Shawn Michael
"Smales Pretzel Bakery is the best! A Dayton favorite of mine for many years. My father introduced me to Smales delicious pretzels when I was a young..."
Tim Neff
"******~SIX~ STARS!****** The VERY best soft pretzels I've ever had, ANYWHERE! (And the hard pretzels are mighty fine too!) I've been getting Smales..."
Scott Ginopski
"If you're lucky enough to get them fresh out of the oven, don't expect to get them all..."
Rick Flynn
"Legitimately addicted to the hard pretzels. You can get light, regular or extra salted too. Always a winner at..."
David C. Obenour
"My family went when they were kids, and I went when I was a kid. I plan on taking my kids here one day!! Best darn pretzels in the..."
Rachel Puderbaugh
"Wonderful pretzels! Simple and made in house. This is the perfect place if you just want to grab a quick snack. Prices are wonderful. You can buy..."
Ellyn Davis
"If u love pretzels, then smales pretzels is definitely a place u need to visit, they serve bags of hard pretzels, different types of hard preztels &..."
Dustin Johnson
"Decent pretzels, not the best I’ve had. They have both soft pretzels and bags of hard pretzels. The location is weird, you have to park in the back..."
Robert Reddig
"Normally a great place to buy pretzels. I bought 4 bags but unfortunately the pretzels in two bags were stale. I asked for fresh pretzels and she..."
David Mehall
"Smales is a Dayton legend, parents took me there when I was a little tyke and I've been hooked ever since. They are still making a great..."
Chuck West
"Great pretzels! Always hot and fresh. This place has been a part of my life since kindergarten. That's 40+ years of delicious soft pretzels. They..."
Brian Buttrey
"We enjoyed our quick visit here while visiting in Dayton. Warm, fresh pretzels and friendly service. My deceased father in law came here in the as a..."
Julie
"Be careful their soft pretzels are addictive. Pay attention to their hours that they are open. You can buy both hard and soft pretzels. Their soft..."
Ruthanna Gray
Charlies Deli & Catering
Charlies Deli & Catering
88/100 (933 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
American
Soups
German
Soups
German
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Soups
German
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Amber Rose Restaurant
Amber Rose Restaurant
85/100 (706 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Polish
Eastern European
Central European
German
Central European
German
Polish
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Eastern European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Schnitzel
Perogies
Sandwiches
Cakes
Pork
Beef
Dumplings
Pancakes
Salad
Pretzel
Sit down
Eastern European
German
Central European
Polish
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"WOW! Went there for Dayton Restaurant Week and I was absolutely blown away by the main course. We tried the blueberry ribs and they most definitely..."
Anita Western
"This place is a total gem. The staff was friendly, the service was great, and the food was incredible. I will definitely be back any time I come to..."
Amanda Bryant
"Stopped Amber Rose for lunch today for the first time to get some take out. Nice, small, Historical place in old north Dayton with Fast, Friendly..."
Keith E. Burrows
"My fella and I seriously enjoyed our dinner, our waitress Destiny was delightful and the ambiance of the building lovely. We highly recommend the..."
Kelly E Long
"The most amazing place I've ever had dinner at in Dayton! Current roadwork makes it challenging to get there until the construction is finished, but..."
Cal Stuart
"My husband and I just had our wedding reception there on July 8th, 2016. They couldnt have done a better job. Every one of our guests raved about the..."
Carla Abdou
"Great atmosphere and excellent food. The Lithuanian sampler was great and filling. Friendly and attentive staff. Will go back when Iwas visit..."
Lee Bloome
"This little hidden gem is AMAZING. I have never had a bad meal or appetizer. The staff is AMAZING. I could eat the beer cheese all day as well as the..."
Alicia Soich
"Homemade food coupled with great service. I highly recommend this..."
Barry E Breckle
"Traveling through Dayton, and looked up "Best Restaurants". Happy to find Amber Rose! Very authentic, and perfectly seasoned. They were even..."
Gregg Lennon
"The food here is phenomenal. Comfort food that feeds your..."
Kathleen Clouse
"Definitely one of Dayton's hidden gems - fantastic cuisine, friendly staff, great atmosphere! Will be sure to return and with friends! The upstairs..."
Sarah Nally
"The food was delicious and Samantha does a great job with..."
Lynn M Chrostowski
"Seriously, go here if you like Eastern European food even a..."
Andrew Hunt
"Food is awesome! Definitely a value...we had to have boxes to take home what we couldn't..."
Raymonde Nicely Rougier
"We eat at Amber Rose once a month or so and have always had excellent food & service! We found them some years back looking for German dishes and..."
Kay Hunt
"About 2 weeks ago around 3 o'clock,I called an order in for 2 Ruben sandwiches.Was told you all are not open till 4. Well,I tole you we were from..."
Carol Mustard
"Friendly/great service. Wonderful, yummy food. Neighborly..."
Erin Clark
"Love the cabbage rolls! The sausages are delicious. Sauerkraut is a bit strong for me. Atmosphere, very inviting. We will be..."
Kimberly Dell
"I was here with my family yesterday...I haven't been here in 6 years just because it is out of town for us. But I am very happy to say that Amber..."
Chad Miller
"Best bread pudding I have ever had in my entire..."
Stacy Becker
"The most awesome cabbage rolls around! The food is very authentic and unique for the Dayton area! Love..."
Amanda Hood
"Great food and a very friendly staff. We really enjoyed our night..."
Sally Carter
"Great food nice place to go with family and..."
Patrick Mccurdy
"Don't think twice about this place. The food is to die for. I had the Jager Schnitzel and it was excellent. Can't wait to go back..."
Brenda Motza
"Love this place. Food is great. My siblings and I have been celebrating our birthdays there for..."
Cynthia Manz
"Great service. Great food. Never had a bad experience at Amber..."
Robin Balmer
"Great service and excellent food. I shall return in the near..."
Bryce Zeller
"My favorite place to have dinner. Staff are all very nice. I love the setting of the restaurant and all the history behind..."
Kimberly Cowlan
Carillon Brewing
Carillon Brewing
77/100 (1573 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Gluten Free Options
American
German
German
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Meatloaf
Salad
Mac and cheese
Fish & chips
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Pretzel
Sandwiches
Schnitzel
Burger
Hamburgers
Reuben sandwich
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
German
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Outdoor Seating
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Free Wifi
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We were VERY impressed with Carillon. The atmosphere was super unique and filled with interesting history. It was refreshing to go into a brewery..."
Shelby Osborne
"Wonderful atmosphere and staff! The period beer is different and refreshing. I love the old- timey costumes and spacious dining room. It's so cozy in..."
Melissa Walther
"The carillon brewery is a must see destination the atmosphere, food and beer are amazing and are worth more than the asking..."
Kaleb Yaeger
"I thought the ambiance was awesome! The brews were very unique and delicious! The bartender was awesome and talked about how the beers were made. She..."
Lori Mills
"We went to Carillon Beeong Co on a Saturday around 3 pm. It was busier than I had expected, but we were seated quickly and our server was very..."
Stacey Henry King
"We went to supper great food the staff was very informative about the menu and the building was..."
Bruce Sloan
"What a great, unexpected surprise when visiting Carillon Park. Had lunch here with family and had a great meal. The Sauerkraut Balls were yummy as..."
Chris DeJesus
"Hits on all cylinders. Fantastic setting with lots of exposed wood, ambiance, and rustic charm. Solid beers with sour styles, good food at..."
Jeff Macomber
"This was our first visit. We were seated quickly and attended to the same. Our waiter was very enjoyable and attentive. Everything was very tasty. We..."
Sharon Diver Fuge
"Love the 1800s feel of the place. The beer is unfiltered (like from the 1800s) and the bread and crackers are made from the unspent grain. Had a..."
Willey Sandell
"I absolutely fell in love with the atmosphere and the food and beer was out of this..."
Laura Kinsey
"Excellent! Great atmosphere n good food! 1850’s costumed servers take ya back in time. I’m gonna go again. Bicycle..."
John Ober
"Great food and great service! It is definitely worth trying their home brews! And the Würste are..."
Barry Alan Clements
"We had a party of 20. I called a week in advance and had no trouble making a "reservation". We had staggered arrival. The waitresses were great. ..."
Barbara Haines Ettinger
"The food! The beer! The atmosphere! AMAZING! And ask for Michael, he is an incredible..."
Jeff Bailey
"Lovely place. Love the atmosphere. Definitely will be back for Father’s..."
Cheri Fischer Graeter
"The biggest hidden gem in the Gem City! You will enjoy your time..."
Emil Kahler
"Great food and service, brought our family members visiting from Germany..."
Carl Wayne Diem
"... initially, service seemed a little disorganized, but Destiny came through and treated us well. The Irish Red along with wurst sandwiches were..."
Curt Ammons
"Delicious food. Generous portions. Delightful server. Fun atmosphere. Can't wait to go..."
Jeffrey Campbell
"Food was good and atmosphere was very neat!!! Our waitress, Ashley was so very nice and very good with our..."
Tracy Howard
"We loved it. Great menu and great service. Their old fashioned beer making..."
Ron Thaman
"Reuben and German potato salad delicious. Love the scenery our waitress gave us excellent service and was super fast treated us very..."
Candy Mcbride