50 Best American Restaurants near Dayton

“wonderful place to eat some good food and chill on the river“

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“Chat GPT had directed us here on Saturday the 4th. The food was great! My son and I each had the Salmon with Sweet Potato fries. We had both flown in from 2 different states for a couple of attractions. After the Salmon we finished off a huge slice of Carrot Cake. The best I have ever had. Annie M was very attentive, kind and had a very happy face. For everyone, actually. I just wanted to say how pleased and surprised we were with how good everything was. And I also wanted to compliment Annie M.“

“I loved the food and the great environment ! definitely will recommend and be back!“

“My family and I was there today to celebrate my mothers birthday, we ABSOLUTELY loved the food them ribs are to die for, however the memorable part was our server Tonya, I think I’m saying her name right, she was AMAZING I mean she engaged with my mom and son like if she was apart of the Family and THAT took us right away, the only downside was by the time we had received our drinks she was no longer our server which REALLY upset my mother, However the new server was nice she just wasn’t her,,, we LOVE the spot and enjoyed the whole atmosphere and my mother and Family DEFINITELY will be back we just hope that we run into that server Tonya again!!! OUR NEW FAVORITE SPOT!!!“

“We ate here for the first time last night , it was packed but we were seated right away and they moved us over to be closer to heat with no issues whatsoever; our server Emily was super sweet and the hostess as well !!! We can’t wait to come back, our food was delicious and great servings … Emily was very attentive and was great with recommendations .. hubby is a cook and can be a little picky haha 🤣 but he LOVED everything he even wanted to tip whoever made the Mac and cheese anywho 10 stars ⭐️“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. The service and food is always on point. I get the garden hash for breakfast and either the scallops or the mushroom pasta for dinner. I love the ambiance in there as well. They have a nice outdoor area and they have areas you can rent out for parties. Highly recommend.“

“takes you back in time. homemade food ,great atmosphere, treat you like family!“

“I love that every thing is farm to table from local farmers. Delicious food and everything was fresh“

“Great Service. Great Food. Coldest beer in town.“

“Grabbed some tacos and beer today. Excellent and highly recommended.“

“We love supporting our local businesses and love that nearly everything on the menu here is locally sourced. There are many positives for this restaurant, including warm & inviting service. The complimentary bubbly is also such a sweet touch! The ambience is unique and cozy so, overall, service is 10/10. I wish I felt differently about this next part, but I can’t say that the food is worth the price. It’s quite expensive for what it is. Nothing we received was bad by any means—it was good! But we had one entree (one of the cheaper options), two sides, two drinks, and spent nearly $200 after tip. In my opinion, charging $15 for a side of lightly seasoned roasted potatoes is too much, especially when the entrees easily run $60-80 by themselves. Plus, the average cocktail was $16. I would feel differently if everything tasted exquisite, but it all tasted good. Nothing particularly special, I hate to say. The spices in everything were conservative, and it seems that the majority of the flavor relies on the raw ingredients themselves. I applaud their choice of truly quality ingredients, but for the price we paid, I would expect a lot more flavor to be woven in via additional culinary choices.“

“Some of the best fish in town! Brandee was wonderful to talk to. We will be back!“

“Full House when arrived but short time to wait to be seated. Server friendly and attentive. Food just as I like it. Coffee fill up plentiful. Right price. Highly recommend for breakfast.“

“always a taste treat with clever choices and healthy too.“

“Our new favorite place!!“

“Everything is AMAZING!!!!“

“Was looking forward to the beer braised tofu sandwich but the other tofu hoagie was good too. Maybe next time Greatbupbeat place to dine.“

“Wanted to take a lil moment to give a shoutout to the Silver Ladle employees <3 the food is really good but what keeps me coming back on my lunch break is the staff. They are all so so kind, especially the two lovely ladies who normally work register/food hand-off. They remember my name and my go-to orders, and always take the time to ask me about my day with genuine interest, even if they are busy, and while still maintaining efficiency. 10/10 service experience every time !!“

“Hands down the best food and staff for the area! We loved it so much we came back multiple times over the weekend.“

“Fabulous food & fantastic customer service in one of the most charming neighborhoods. Cannot say enough about SwingLine!💕“

“Good food and service is awesome!!! Peaches is the best!!“

“Tasting and food was great. Also, service at tasting bar and dining table was great.“

“Literally some of the best views in the city !“

“My favorite restaurant!!! Been going here for 40 years. Best gravy cheese fries in the world. Best double deckers money can buy.“

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

“Great food! My only suggestion is to have a website so we can see the every day menu.“

“Trio is the best! Can't say enough good things about the food and service! Kaitlyn our server is beyond fantastic!“

“Quite a fun and lovely evening. Wonderful atmosphere in vintage train cars from the 1940s and 50s. Railroad staff are in uniform and there is a great trio singing music from the time period. Service was friendly, efficient, and attended to our every need. The food was prepared on board the train and everything was very tasty! There is a full bar and several fun, themed cocktails. The route was great and offered some fantastic views. The conductor also provided some wonderful history along the route. I've been wanting to take the train for so many years, and I'm so glad I got the chance! Guests often dress in vintage clothing, so feel free to join in on the fun.“

“This was our first time and the food was excellent. Our server was wonderful providing suggestions and recommendations.“

“I went in for lunch on August 15th and was very impressed by the service. Quinn was on top of everything and even though I just ordered a salad and fries, he treated me as if I had ordered the most expensive entree and bottle of wine. He kept refilling my drinks and made my lunch very enjoyable. I used to wait tables and can recognize great service when I receive it. Thank you to Quinn and J Alexander's.“

“Great food! But no restroom for customer use!“

“Great food but not too fancy.“

“omg! the food is soo amazing! I recommend any burger. but the blackened Angus burger with Swiss...no words except this...(it is a orgasm n your mouth experience if u know what I mean!! that gooood!) I love love love it! thx u Bacall's for the Bestest of the best burger ever!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟“

“Sissy, Jim Thank you for great customer service Friday night! Merry Christmas 🎅“

“We had a wonderful private party for my husbands retirement. Everything was wonderful from the environment , food and drinks! Highly recommend!“

“Wonderful food and service!! We sat at the bar and Bryan waited on us and was more than accomodating!!!“

“We were there after a soccer game and the server was slammed and she still managed to get to us in a respectable amount of time. The food was amazing and the fries stayed hot all through the meal!!“

“I went to Herb and Thelma’s for the first time. It did not disappoint. Very tasty, juicy burgers. Delicious sauerkraut. Manhattan to rival any other Manhattan from an upscale bar. Everyone is friendly. Such a fun atmosphere. Be prepared to be surprised by the food and friendly atmosphere. Cash only.“

“The food is 🔥🔥🔥 I highly recommend it“

“Chris was our server in the bar area today and he was great! Attentive and let us chat while keeping our glasses full. Food was fantastic! Ordered the white wine chicken and the caramelized grilled sea scallops. Delicious and recommend both. Dishes are seasonal so the menu changes regularly. Beautiful atmosphere and very pretty bar area. Small patio area to sit outside or inside with the windows open.“

“We had a great brunch on Sunday on our way out of town . My son has a lot of allergies and they were very accommodating and generally just pleasant people working there !! Will come back anytime I’m in the city“

“We happened upon this restaurant today traveling from Smokies to Michigan, it was spectacular! Our waiter was really good and polite! Highly recommend!“

“I came to the Summit to attend a birthday celebration in their ballroom. Dorothy provided outstanding service without making me feel like I was a burden. I have a hard time chewing, and she happily switched my food for me. It's little acts like this done with a smile that really make nights like this memorable. Thank you!“

“Awesome first experience at North Star. Budda Bowl was the best “bowl” I ever had and the margarita pizza we shared was also hot, crispy, and delicious. Cocktails were good, and delivered fairly quickly. Received a free cookie for a birthday too, which also was warm and huge. The live jazz added to the atmosphere of the restaurant as well. 4 individual rest rooms in the back, along with a sink outside of them if you just need to wash your hands.

Cant wait to return to Northstar!“

“Ribs and green are delicious!!!!“

“Friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Service was excellent! Best burger you will have“

“Morning Meditation, carrot cake pancake, & Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict! Perfect Sunday brunch!“

“My favorite place to go to inside of Findlay Market!!! The salmon, pasta Florentine, and green goddess slaw are a MUST! The Brussels sprouts and the wild caught shrimp are also incredibly delicious. This is incredibly affordable in my opinion, because they will give you 3 for $10.99… and it’s like a home cooked gourmet meal!“

“Our waitress was Rhianon, and she was absolutely fantastic! Food was great, and service was awesome. Highly recommend the filet mignon and New York strip!“