46 Best American Restaurants near Dayton

“I drive Uber and lyft, I was on my way from Indianapolis to West Lafayette and really needed a break, as I had been on the road since 5:45 this morning, and now it's noon. I saw the sign on the highway for Trish's Redbird Cafe, and thought I'd stop in for some lunch. the cafe is bright and cheery and the menu is not overwhelming. I ordered the soup of the day, which was chicken and corn chowder. I would have preferred the broth to be more, as there was just a small amount in the bottom of the bowl. I would also have liked it to be a little thicker and hotter. But, it was good nonetheless. I also ordered sourdough toast, and at nearly $4, I would have enjoyed some jam with it. But, the beignet that I was served as an appetizer, was very good and unexpected. I asked for some fresh coffee, and was surprised that it was fairly good. All in all, I would come back if I was in the area. I saw some chicken salad I would like to try.“

“What a fun and unique atmosphere. The burgers were tremendous and so fairly priced. Our server Valerie was a charm. She was so so friendly. We did not have ice cream sundaes but the ones we saw looked truly amazing. We will most definitely return our next time through West Lafayette.“

“Great service . Mediocre foods .“

“We have ate here 2 to 3 times and it is SO good! We love their Chilaquiles. 🤤🤤🤤 If you love Mexican food, you will not be disappointed. We have, also, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, toast, sausage, eggs, sweet tea....every thing is done really well. There sweet tea each time was perfect. Real with just the right amount of sugar. Only complaint is the size of it. We cannot bring our whole family of 6, and in another year, 7. Which sucks for them, as well as, us. Even if we are craving their Chilaquiles when we have the whole family, we must go somewhere else to accommodate us with out a ridiculous wait.“

“My wife and I went here for our 34 year anniversary and Ky was our wonderful waitress , she was the best ever , she was attentive but not invasive to the point where we couldn’t enjoy our dinner. The steak she had was great , she loved the green beans , my prime rib was amazing cooked to perfection the au gratin potatoes were delicious we both enjoyed the table side salad that they made for us . Again with Ky can’t say enough about her service hopefully she will be there when we go back I will request her . 10 stars ⭐️ A+++“

“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.“

“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“

“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.😕“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“the new breakfast burger sandwich is probably one of the best I've had.“

“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“

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

“My friend and I came here for the first time this morning when they opened. It was very quiet but got packed after 45’. Our waitress was kind and recommended the egg Benedict. The portion was generous for both of us. The egg Benedict was the best one I have ever had in a while. We really appreciate whoever made it! We absolutely will be back and refer to our family and friends! Thank you!“

“Wonderful food, and great service! Brayden was so attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend!“

“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!“

“Went to DT Kirby's while downtown for a concert and glad we did!! Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, large menu, amazing and VERY reasonably priced food & drinks very reasonably priced. as well!! Highly recommend checking this place out! Pic: Nacho Platter (no meat added) ~ $10!!“

“We made reservations for New Years Eve and drove an hour specifically for their lobster Mac and cheese just to get there and hear the server telling a table next to ours that they were out of the Mac and cheese. Very disappointing as that is why we chose RedSeven out of the many restaurants we could’ve gone to. My guess is that they were more focused on closing on the 1st for their 8 days than making sure they had what they needed for a busy holiday night for a signature dish that they are known for. We never would’ve dreamed that they would run out of one of their most popular dishes. NOT ACCEPTABLE. The service was good, our server was great. Food was ok cuz, of course, we had our taste buds ready for the lobster Mac and cheese, so really nothing was going to taste as good. Try to do better!!!“

“Second time dining and it didn't disappoint! Got some wine, the southwest salad, & Baja salad (both were really good), and ordered a peach cheesecake, & an apple pie cheesecake. Great service and cozy atmosphere. Our waitress was attentive and friendly.“

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

“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!“

“The food my family and I ordered was very delicious and made to order! Tenderloin being an Indiana staple I have high standards. These folks nailed it and it was very delicious. Very homey feel and it's a great hidden little gem in a world packed full of fast food places everywhere. We highly recommend checking this place out.“

“Food is great! Drinks are great! Service was good.l! It was super busy because there was Purdue game that just finished. I had the salmon, baked potato, asparagus and for appetizers we got the shrimp, their version of the onion blossom. The tasted great! I had a long Island and my friend had a perfect margarita. She said her drink was delicious as was mine. I will definitely go back!“

“I usually enjoy everything about Cheddar's. I live about an hour and a half from this Cheddar's. So when I'm nearby I stop in for the Monte Cristo, which has always been great tasting. However, lasts weeks Monte Cristo was so disappointing. The taste was fine but the portion size was ridiculous. What I got was nugget size compared to before. The biggest piece was a tiny bit larger than the coleslaw container from Raising Canes. Shrinkflation has struck again. Monte Cristos will no longer be my #1 at this location.“

“when I want breakfast in afternoon or for dinner I call for carry out. my food has always been hot and right never taken but 10 minutes to make. Going in get food it's always friendly people eating drinking never seen any one having problems. for that part of town you wouldnt think Linwood to be as peaceful, comfortable, and always w pleasure.“

“The fruit drink is the best!! 🫶🏻“

“Endless Shrimp for the win!!“

“Great food and service at a great price.“

“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! 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!“

“The staff in Lafayette are so very kind and friendly. I stop every day on my way to work, they always have my smoothie ready for me, and every single day at least one employee gets me smiling. I think they definitely make my 12 hour shift ahead of me seem better.😊I truly appreciate them.“

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

“We stopped in just by chance and we're not disappointed! There were three guys that appear to be running the bar and waiting all the tables. There are a lot of good drink choices and delicious food. We tried the loaded waffle fries with bacon, cheese and jalapeño. It was enough to share and it was hot and yummy. We also ordered the bosco sticks. We have had them many places but they added something to the top of theirs that makes it taste great! They come with a cup of cheese and a cup of marinara.“

“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 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“

“We ordered through Doordash and never received our order. After calling Doordash, they did not help at all. The general manager, Jacob made things right. Thank you so much! Our shakes were amazing!! We will definitely be back, just not through Doordash.“

“Muy buenas amburgesas disfrutando con mi hijo“