The best Restaurants in Dayton ranking of January 2025
1195 restaurant menus in Dayton, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"This place is amazing. Head to Head it's the best burgers and fries I've ever had. The people there were extremely nice even when they were dealing..."
Don Campbell
"Stopped in on a snowy day coming from Dodge Junction. They seem to always be open whenever we drive thru Dayton. We were early enough to get..."
Bob Bonstead
"I just bought a house in Dayton and Very Pleased with Rays. Very good food and really good prices. Love the Cougar Burger Basket with onion rings...."
JEREMY ROUNDS
"Legit small town, locally owned burger shop. Great food and fun combos. Owner and staff are very..."
Joe Cruz
"We were passing throught and decided to try Ray's. I had the cheese burger which was classic and delicious. I love the sweet relish they add to the..."
"It was great, I had My 3,kids with me, and had to be at work in an hour. Which I never said. But they were so nice and fast. I will be..."
Melissa Fikes
"Meet up with family and friends after 40 years. And bob Evans was the place we met and it was so delious. Will for sure return next..."
Connie Ridgley
"Good food friendly people, waite time could be better, also mens 🚹 was not up to lets say hygienic. That and the wait time is the reason i only..."
Jordan Hammond
"Went to Bob Evans for a group meeting. I ordered the Country Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and dinner rolls for $7.99. It..."
"The place serves large portions and for convenient pricing. very friendly staff members. 5 stars from..."
Cesar Ellison
"I had the Mushroom Madness Tasting Menu and am barely staving off a food coma so I'm blatantly copying and paying my wife's review:
First time out..."
Mark Johnson
"Great food! My wife and I enjoyed a multi course prefix menu here. Our waiter happened to be a former employee of a winery we are members of. Found..."
Andrew McMurray
"A beautiful peaceful setting with exquisite food. Menu is mushroom based. Look up the family history before you go. It is a great story and the chef,..."
Katie Logan
"Always a great dining experience with Chef Christopher and his staff. From the moment you enter, you are given the restaurant's utmost..."
DJ Silverberg
"My friend and I came in for the Oregon Omakase dinner and it was amazing. The chef came out and introduced himself, offered to answer any of our..."
Rachel F
"Superior waitstaff Service, excellent dishes. First time here - had the mushroom menu and it was great. Very pleased with our..."
Michael Marchialette
"First time out since COVID to dine, had an amazing experience. The food was superior, atmosphere outside was beautiful, & our server & support staff,..."
"Very friendly and attentive staff. I got the Southwest burger and hand cut fries. A ton of food for the price! Definitely would ask for lighter..."
Z F
"The food at Carmichaels is great. In most cases it tastes better, cheaper, and better for you then any fast food or dine n dash restaurant. Trust..."
Richard Jones
"Went here to see my friend, who runs karaoke, and also to sing. I was introduced to other people who were there to sing as well. Ended up sitting..."
Mike Brown
"The owners attention to detail when it comes to his food is second to none. Fresh ingredients, homemade sauces, never frozen burgers and fresh..."
Nathan Osborne
"This place is known for their burgers, big 6oz meaty burgers, when I ordered this burger called The Cowboy Burger, I saw it had onion straws, but I..."
Dustin Johnson
"Had a blast visiting Carmichaels. We will definitely head there again. The bar staff Melissa and Chrissy are amazing and sweet. Enjoyed the evening..."
Janel Cole
"Cheap beer, huge pork tenderloins and incredible burgers (with crinkle fries!) in a neighborhood bar with authentic..."
Steven
"Went to the Pub today & the Polynesian app. was Great.......We had 2 orders. The other food that was ordered.....Exquisite. The fries are..."
"Get the Italian sub. The sauce has a zing that will plum make your mouth..."
Danny Dobbs
"Last night my wife brought me a Super Cheese Steak and a Super Italian! This was my first experience with Submarine House subs. My expectations were..."
Jerry Markey
"Best Philly Cheese Steak this side of..."
Byron Clemens
"Got a whole cheese steak sandwich and a LG pizza not sure which is better very very yummy yummy for your..."
James Brandenburg
"This is one of the nicest bars in north Dayton area. They have their own parking lot, outside area and pretty big space inside. The service was good...."
Miodrag Torlakovic
"I love their chicken wings and sampler basket. 😊 The first time we went here, it was packed so we just ordered for to go. But food is really good..."
Izzyquinnzilla
"Quick service, friendly staff and clientele.
Food was great and served quickly, even being at lunch..."
Matthew Rabold
"A mishap on web order, combined with a phone order lead to a double charge. However, staff worked quickly to get it resolved and the communication..."
Eve Little
"I always order a half a hot-Italian sub, and a side of teasers, my food is always great and always ready exactly when I’m told it will be ready for..."
Sam Banner
"Ordered with DoorDash, half super Philly weighed a few pounds and was delicious. Finishing it felt like a food challenge..."
"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..."
"Hands down the best food you can get for Ten bucks these days. I spend more on fast food with usual dissatisfaction. Oinkadoodlemoo has impressed my..."
Derek Brandenburg
"Great customer service, friendly staff and the food was PERFECT!! The ribs were mouth watering and fell off the bone as soon as you bit into them! By..."
Dayton Takeover
"What a gem!! Ate there for the first time tonight. Got the combo with a mini pulled pork sammich, 2 ribs, and a side of mac n cheese. I also added on..."
"Great service,best burger (Texas Double!) And very good price. When our order was ready the young man brought it to us! The very best fast food in..."
James Brown
"The staff is very helpful and patient. This time, though, someone said that they don't start the hamburger for the app purchase until someone shows..."
"My son used to work at this place when he was younger, I loved it then and I still love it now .. The people who own it are very nice people also, I..."
Trydell Cosby
"Love this..."
Susan Price
"Excellent food & value. Great service, friendly staff. A great treat..."
The Hungry Ohioan
"Got an ice cream cake for my bday. Everyone was so helpful and made it possible for me to get a cake last-minute bc my other option fell thru last..."
Amy Lynn
"Always enjoy our visits to the DQ.
Friendly service, decent prices, and yummy ice..."
Frank Gilbert
"Always good. Need to find a better location with bigger parking lot. Annoying waiting out on the main..."
"Sarah was very polite and made me the best drink give ever had ..they are a very friendly staff and ide come here everyday ....thank you..."
Cheyenne Randolph
"This Starbucks has been my go to for years. I will say during school sessions you most definitely need to utilize the mobile ordering function. Also..."
Cory D. D. Miller
"Great atmosphere and..."
Mohammedalbaqer Alghizi
"There is only 2 locations in my area that can make my Green Tea shaken tea the way I like it and this is one of the locations. The customer service..."
Kenya Arocho
"Love this starbs, always busy but friendly. Never had an issue getting my order correct. Parking lot is small but theres other places to..."
Kayla Claire
"This place can get really busy due to how close it is to the University of Dayton. Due to that, sometimes it can take a little extra time to get your..."
"If you complain about this place it’s because you’re prioritizing the wrong things in life. I’ve probably been here 10-10 times now. I’ve..."
Sid
"Great fast friendly service. Have been going here for four years now. Have never had a problem with them messing up my order or forgetting to put any..."
Tina Bauer
"Love the place, despite them screwing up my order just about every time. Love using the Taco Bell app to put together my..."
"Looking for a hidden delight—with homemade scones?
My husband Virgil and I met two friends, Donna and Fraser at Communitea for lunch today.
What..."
Rebecca Forrest
"I have been there on several occasions and the staff are always very welcoming and I've never had to wait too long for my food or tea. I'm not sure..."
Rachel Emerson
"I just hosted my sister's baby shower here and it was wonderful. It was fun for the guest of honor to pick her tea pots and tea, the food was all..."
Melissa Greenwood
"What a delightful place for a tea party. The tea, lavender lemonade, chicken salad and strawberry salad were so delicious!! The dessert was my..."
Carolyn Perks
"The staff, the atmosphere, the tea, and the food were amazing. I highly recommend for everyone to experience this little gem;). You will be so glad..."
Carrie Robinson
"We had our monthly book club meeting at Communitea yesterday and had such a wonderful time. Everyone was so friendly and the food was delicious,..."
Brittaney Miracle
"This place is quaint and lovely. A wonderful place to slow down and enjoy yourself and relax. The best scones I've ever eaten are at..."
Shalon Lewis
"The tea was great! I loved getting to pick our own tea pots. The chicken salad and the cucumber sandwiches were amazing. The props where fun. I will..."
Julie Bales Ellison
"Great place. Nice concept, well executed. Good ood and drink, nice people and reasonable..."
Bill Wells
"I have been a long time customer of Communitea, but just yesterday had the pleasure of bringing my niece for her first tea party. We had a fantastic..."
Alyssa Evans
"We attended a baby shower today and it was wonderful! Our hostess, Leah, was so kind and accommodating. The space was perfect and the guest of honor..."
Nikole Maddin
"Facebook Ladies I highly recommend Communitea for a special lunch with the special daughter/mother/friend in your life. Jenna and I throughly enjoyed..."
Joyce Anderson Crowe
"What a lovely experience!
Beautiful tea room with so many fantastic details! they even have a hat room where you can choose a hat to wear for your..."
Beth Borchers
"Absolutely fabulous! The perfect spot for your next girls' afternoon..."
Jeanne Estridge
"An adorable place with good food, friendly staff and the best scones I've ever had. It's truly a hidden gem, in the middle of a neighborhood. Good..."
Leah Davis
"My friends took me here for part of my birthday/bachelorette party & it was wonderful!!! The food was AMAZING as was the atmosphere. It was such a..."
Kasey Gross
"Cute little lunch place! I've been here twice now and will definitely be back again. Great tea selection and picking your own tea pot makes it fun...."
Amanda Barbosa
"I've been here several times and always had a lovely time! Just had my bridal shower here and it was perfect! Definitely worth a trip for the..."
Shelley Johnson
"We were here today for my mom's birthday and took a high tea to go back in January for my birthday as I wasn't super comfy with eating out in such a..."
Danielle McPherson
"This is a charming spot for afternoon tea. A quaint space, delicious food and friendly staff. The savory course had a nice assortment of both..."
"I don't know who's in charge of keeping the bathrooms clean, but whoever you are.. you are amazing and deserve a pat on the back. The restrooms are..."
Wes H
"Speedway is one of my favorite gas stations To go to But some downfalls are they should have at least 2 cashiers and 1 or 2 people On the floor to..."
Dashawn Williams
"Well ran they maintain the cleaning and stocking very well and the cafe is awesome a large selection of affordably priced entrees sides snacks and..."
Lacy Robinson
"How could you ever go wrong with Speedway?! I stop by twice a day. My Speedway on Old Troy Pike recently added the new fresh service coffee maker..."
Shawn Long
"Clean and friendly staff Edit# they are opening back up in the middle of July they are not permanently closed, my Son works there yw..."
"The team was extremely busy. But they held in there and did an amazing job of getting orders out. All awhile being very polite and professional and..."
Letitia Green
"The service is always top notch. Great staff, great food. Perfect..."
"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..."
"Good place to eat. They got some good people working there as well. My pizza came half folded I called they fixed..."
Rick Gray
"Best pizza in town as long as it's cooked all the way and not doughy like the last few times we've ordered. My kids won't eat any other pizza besides..."
Nicole & Kaylor Franklin (Kaylor & Nikki)
"They give you way more love by never neglecting the edges of the pizza so every bite is full of ❤..."
"I come here a lot for the last couple years because I work close, never had a problem all the employees are always respectful and pleasant even when..."
The Oblivion Gate
"The crew at this taco bell iss really the best one I've seen at a taco bell and honestly fast food service in the Dayton area probably..."
Joshua Gayhart
"On January 26th I went to Taco Bell placed my order. I gave the cashier a 20 bill I didn't count my change until I got home. I noticed it was 5.00..."
Zelma Leslie
"This was probably the best Taco Bell visit that I have ever had in my life the staff all had smiles on there faces the management was super friendly,..."
"We enjoy going with our family and friends. The burgers are great and a side of chili cheese fries top it..."
Mandi Townsley
"If you are looking for a nice hamburger and beer this is the place to try when in Beavercreek. They are in a little shopping center right off..."
Dzimmerman0106
"This place is seriously awesome. My fiancée and I love CBCBs and it's our go to place. They've got amazing burgers, classic fries, and a..."
Marathon Burgerlover
"Great Burger for less than..."
Ruth
"Great little bar tucked off Fairfield rd. Great food especially the burgers. bottle selection makes up for it!!!Great beer selection especially all..."
Darin
"Great Food Great Atmosphere. This is a great little neighborhood place w/good food & a large variety of beers. We love it because it's so close, the..."
Barb Bradley Juarez
"Visiting from Las Vegas and was looking for a burger place near my hotel. I'm glad I went here because it was great! The staff was wonderful and kept..."
Doreen Strom
"First time here, the photo might not look appetizing but probably the best cheese burger I’ve ever had! All around great service. It must of been..."
Cheyanne Dawn
"First time visitors from out of town. We got there just ahead of the crowd. Even with a full house, the food was hot, fresh, and served quickly. ..."
Duane Benedict
"Honest review from a first timer. I give it 3 1/2 stars (rounding up to 4), but I'm definitely going back for a second chance. I took my family of 6..."
Matthew Lockwood
"I’m a frequent patron to CBCB! Why? Service is great, staff and customers are treated like family and the owners try very hard to make your dining..."
Charlotte Lynch
"Place had a decent atmosphere, service was amazing! Food was delicious. Had the cheese burger with fries. Patties seemed preformed, but seasoned..."
Doug Underwood
"The outdoor logo may have changed, but this is the same Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers you remember! The atmosphere was nice, they offered indoor and..."
Carolyn Chaffins
"Fair pricing, Great food. I highly recommend the Philly Cheese Steak pizza. My 9 year old loved the Chicken Tenders Kid's meal. Our server was..."
"Different employees than a year ago they do an amazing fast job & very friendly. I would highly recommend this Tim Hortons. The owner is on top of..."
John Luksic
"Dayton Disneyana wants to thank Tim Hortons for their amazing donation to our event this weekend to help Pirate Packs from West Carrollton. We are..."
Lucy Stansberry
"Came through at 10am on Jan 20 and thought no one would be working cause there wasn’t any cars in the parking lot.
Keep in mind it’s on of the..."
Brandon Landis
"This Tim Horton's at Alex Bell and Spring or Pike has great coffee, great iced cappuccinos, friendly, professional servers, and is clean. Their..."
"Very friendly and helpful staff, delicious food and great atmosphere. We will be..."
Kim Duvall
"I love the atmosphere. I love the people I love the chicken fingers. Its,an awesome gathering..."
Susan Baxter
"I've always enjoyed Bargos. I've become friends with the staff over the years who always treat me right. Great food, fair prices and an outdoor..."
Bill Almstead
"It says you were just at Bargos...Heck I'm always at Bargos! Great food and even better people..."
Tracee Lynn
"Love this..."
Teresa Parrish McBain
"Patio bar area brings good times n good friends together... Having good Bands is n added plus for sure..."
Frank Horvat
"Always have a great time at Bargos. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Food is great. Best chicken tenders in..."
Dave Markl
"We ordered chicken quesadillas and fried pickles. We got tater tots instead of fried pickles. The server offered to bring us the fried pickles which..."
Lorna Kemmerer
"This place is a great place for some good food, a hangout with friends and a very nice drink! The crowd that comes in is great, the service is..."
Johnny Perez
"Always good food, cold beverages, and friendly..."
Jack Newell
"Good mix of people of all ages drinks come pretty quick all around alright..."
tom brady
"Beer and food is well priced for a bar, but service is usually pretty slow. Could be due to under staffing, but don't plan on having anything happen..."
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