45 Best American Restaurants near Dayton

“We went last Friday and the hostesss was so kind and went above and beyond with my husband who's oxygen dependent and new at navigating his walker . The food was amazing , we've been before but first time wirh prime , the quality was beyond what I expected and our service was exceptional had the sweetest server . You should come and try it out !!“

“Great service . Mediocre foods .“

“Best breakfast in Lafayette!

Valerie served us up an amazing first time experience at this classic diner. Sign says they use beef tallow as their cooking oil! Love this spot. I ordered the Drew Brees country fried steak meal with hash browns and biscuits. The root beer jelly was a crazy surprise. Wife had the corn beef hash and eggs breakfast. Everything was 10/10 delicious. Nice cup of joe.“

“Delicious food, nice atmosphere, and fantastic wait staff! (very attentive, but not hovering... perfect!) My Seafood Pasta was spicy & soooo good!! (I had to use a shot of lemon juice to keep my lips from burning, but I loved everything about it!! 😁😘) The strawberry margaritas were so good. I do recommend having reservations, as the whole place filled up quickly, but we got in right away! Thank you, Easter End Grill! Our low-key anniversary was great! #Shy&Jess“

“OH MY GOODNESS !!
MY Young Beautiful Bride took me out for breakfast in Lafayette, Indiana.

She thought that all of the good places would be crowded because of Father's Day and wanted me to find a smaller place.

I've never eaten at Lilys Diner before but I've always wanted to find out if it was good or not.

OH MY GOODNESS!
This is one of the best places that we have found,... the atmosphere was truly amazing, the waitress was extremely upbeat and positive ❤, and the food was prepared perfectly.

Lilys Diner has instantly become one of our favorite places 😍.“

“From the time we enter and were seated (immediately) to the end of our meal (we were a party of 5), this was a great experience. Having such a warm and welcoming environment like this so close to Purdue's campus is really great! Kenna was our server. If we could give her 10 stars we would have! She did a great job of giving us friendly and timely service and keeping our coffee cups full! She was cheerful, kind and welcoming without being intrusive.. Grateful for Kenna's great service!“

“This place is now called Andies. The place is like a fusion of Waffle house and IHOP in a old diner setting. Classic setting. Reasonably priced and appears popular with locals. A must to visit and try their pancakes and other delicacy. Nice staff.“

“Had the Beef Manhatten for lunch !!Best I"ve had in years !!“

“Being new to the area my wife and I still trying learn where and what to eat this was our 1st time there. Service was excellent walked in and seated from first interaction with waitress from drinks to food served less than 15 mins. Food was amazing and we will definitely be back.“

“The food was amazing and the service was exceptional! What a great vibe and place to grab food and a drink! I would recommend this to any of my friends! They have these cool little magnet thingies in the bottom of your glass that you get to keep and hang on your refrigerator to remember the good times!“

“Legacy Pub is hands down the best restaurant in lafayette. Absolutely amazing service, always hot fresh food, atmosphere is perfect, big outdoor patio, any drink under the sun plus some. If you haven't been you need to go! The owner Jeff is a stand up guy, and his staff is always on point. All the servers are amazing! If you need to break the streak of being less than satisfied with an out to eat experience, Legacy is the place for you! Doug E Fresh“

“Great service and excellent food.“

“Checked in online and chose room. Arriving at the hotel I was greeted with very friendly front desk staff and recognized as a Diamond member. Presented a warm cookie and informed two free bottles of water were in y room. Room was very clean and large with room for two chairs, a table, a long cabinet that contained the large screen TV, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. The bathroom contained a walk in shower and was of decent size. Throughout my two night stay all the staff I contacted were friendly and ready to help. Had a sandwich each night from the lobby restaurant and they were delicious. The free coffee in the beautiful and spacious lobby was very good. The only drawback was the noise from I65 that could be heard in the evening. Recommend rooms ending in even numbers be selected as they are on the quiet side. I selected my room online not realizing the odd numbers face the freeway. I will stay here on my next visit.“

“Our 1st choice for beer + pizza [despite lackluster server attitudes], but my Blue Moon has been lukewarm the last two visits. :( Asked the waiter for a cold option and was met with an annoyed “meh” response and excuse for the warm beer vs interest in a customer issue/solution seeking…so we left for our 2nd choice. Might return to the Sparrow, might not.😕“

“Very nice open air setup with friendly service. It's tucked in a place where there is no other retail around, so could be hard to find when driving. You have to find the location on maps and then drive. Not much street signage.
One of local must visit place. Went for lunch, but I believe dinner may be more lively. Have outdoor seating.“

“Delicious food, great service and a beautiful building. Highly recommend!!“

“so many smiles. and the meals are more then just a. meal, they're momories.“

“We appreciated so much the help from Elaine as she was serving our table. Thanks a lot, Elaine! We three.“

“food was great drinks spot on and our waitress karissa was absolutely fantastic possibly the best waitress we had to date“

“Walt's Other Pub is fantastic. The fish and chips were excellent, with possibly the best coleslaw and tartar sauce I've ever had. Service was excellent and the staff was very friendly. I'm not often on the south side but I'll definitely be making more trips down here!“

“Amazing food with huge portions! Ribs were so tender and juicy with amazing bark. Sandwiches are huge!“

“Incredible food and service! Get the prime rib on Fridays!“

“I freaking LOVE the Downtowner! It's my go to place for breakfast. It's this really quaint diner vibe with old Indiana license plates on the wall.

The food is always spot on, I don't think I've ever had bad food there.

The service used to be better, but my favorite server just had a baby so I don't have quite the same relationship with the new gals.

I go there at least once a month and will continue to do so. Oh! And the prices are 🤌😘.“

“We absolutely loved this place! Food was excellent and the service was even better! T was our waitress and she was amazing!! We've never had so much fun having lunch! There were 10 of us for lunch and T did a great job! It was like we had known her forever and she was a friend! We will definitely be back next time we're through town!!“

“Great food and great service“

“I was very disappointed when we went to Culver's a little before 9 pm, I check the website for closing time and it was 10 pm so we had time to go in for custard. we get there and they were already closed and this was a little past 9pm, that is not 10 pm, either someone doesn't know how to tell time or they don't want to work. we went to DQ they were open!“

“Endless Shrimp for the win!!“

“Very good food for the price, the atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice and spacious. The service was also very good with our server coming by several times asking if everything was cooked right or if we needed anything. Overall a very good price on the food as well as great service and no wait to get a seat. Highly recommend to any couples looking for a date night or families as well!“

“We had such a great time at Digby’s Pub and Patio in Lafayette! After I posted in our towns FB chatter page asking if anywhere would be playing the Bills game, the owner, Mike, personally invited us down — and we’re so glad he did. The patio is super nice for outdoor seating, but inside has the exact small-town dive bar vibe you want to hang out in. Perfect spot to catch a game, with several huge TVs. The food was fantastic! We ordered the cheese bricks (the raspberry sauce is unexpected but so good!), spinach & artichoke dip, the Frisco Smash burger, and sweet potato fries that were absolutely addictive. The burger was cooked perfectly, hot, juicy, and served on perfectly toasted bread. Drinks and service were both a 10/10. On Sundays they also have $4 drink specials (Bloody Marys, screwdrivers, and mimosas)…can’t beat that. If you’re looking for a chill spot with great food, cold drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, don’t sleep on Digby’s. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Linnwood Tavern Bar & Grill is a popular spot offering delicious food and drinks in a friendly, casual atmosphere. With a strong 4.4-star rating from 534 reviews, customers rave about the quality of the food, great service, and welcoming environment. Whether you're stopping by for a hearty meal, a refreshing drink, or a night out with friends, Linnwood Tavern provides a satisfying experience at a reasonable price. A great choice for anyone in the mood for tasty comfort food in a lively setting.“

“I don't not normally rate chains but this was a nice place. Check out the photos for atmosphere. It is well done. Our server wàs great. There were seven of us and she was able to keep things straight. She even broke down the orders for a number of different payments. We ordered a wide variety of appetizers and entrees. All were good. We do recommend this place if you are in the area.“

“This place is a ghost kitchen of Denny's, as such, some of the burgers are the same (or renamed version of) what you can get at Denny's. That said, it's a pretty solid choice around here for a burg.I tried the Pig 'N' Chicken Burger and the Rodeo Ring Beyond Burger and both were really good. The chicken wasn't overcooked like many places, and the Beyond Burger was flavorful with great toppings.They pack the burgers in sturdy boxes to prevent them from getting smashed.Just a couple of fumbles: I ordered a "double" on my sandwich and didn't get it, and the order also took quite a while to get.“

“So so good!! They made a donut cake for my daughter’s birthday and it was 10/10!!!“

“Great food and service at a great price.“

“Great food and service! Friendly and welcoming!“

“Shannell B. is so amazing at her bartending. She can answer any question you have. I don't like beer except craft beer and she told me about Sam Adam's Winter White and I loved it. Now I have a place to go and enjoy amazing beer. Love her!“

“It’s was good. The service was friendly.“

“AMAZING MANAGEMENT - WE TRULY APPRECIATE THE KINDNESS BY THEM. We had ordered carryout, had an emergency and couldn't get back out there for an hour and a half! They had our food still, but remade it fresh for us and we were only charged for 1! Thank you! Food was delicious.... bartender was helpful, clean and bright inside,not too busy at 1am“

“Came in when the place was packed, they got us in promptly food was amazing and our waitress Corina was truly top notch! Highly recommend heading in and requesting for her. Other than that bread rolls are always to die for.“

“The fruit drink is the best!! 🫶🏻“

“Five-plus years of being a loyal customer and Core Life still never misses! 🥗✨ The food is always delicious, fresh, and affordable.

Huge shout-out to Kloe, Sarah, Alyssa, and Kat for keeping this location running perfectly. These absolute rockstars hold down the fort and provide top-tier service every time. Core Life wouldn’t be the same without this incredible team—they almost have me ready to apply for a job!“

“The service and the food was good. 😊👍 My fiancee had question the waitress did everything to get the answer. I would definitely recommend IHOP.👌“

“biscuits and gravy and the best in town. service was friendly and fast, food was yummy“

“Very nice manager and I just so happened to stop in on national hamburger day and got a free sandwich for wearing a flag on my shirt! (No idea they had a promotion) Also I got a peanut butter chocolate reese shake and it was one of the best milkshakes I've ever had.“

“Muy buenas amburgesas disfrutando con mi hijo“