50 Best American Restaurants near Dayton

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

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

“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.“

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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.“

“Amazing food and community oriented owners“

“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!💕“

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

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

““Jenathon” aka Jen served us beautifully. Her attention to detail and prompt service was above expectations. She was knowledgeable and gave exquisite advice on menu options. Chef Madi offers an excellent choice on her menu with everything made farm to table, in house. This is truly a place worth going out of your way to experience.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“I couldn't wait to write a review before we left. This was my first time here since moving to the area three years ago and when I say I have never in my entire life had a steak this good, I mean it. Ive lived all across the country and dined at hundreds of restaurants and this by far is the best food I have ever had. I got literal chills when eating. CHILLS.

I mean, you can tell how much pure passion and energy the chefs put into this. Not a single bad part of this experience. 10/10 no notes“

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

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

“Great food but not too fancy.“

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

“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.“

“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 !!“

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

“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!!“

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

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

“Mia was excellent. Great service and food. We had reservations on a Sunday at 1130. When we arrived, the restaurant was basically empty. We were seated - four adults looking to enjoy each other's company. Approximately 15 minutes after we sat down, the hostess sat a large party that included 5 toddlers. The noise level went through the ceiling. the entire restaurant was empty - or nearly so. What inspired the staff to sit this noisy bunch near us? We had just started eating making requesting a move very inconvenient to us.“

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

“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“

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

“Ribs and green are delicious!!!!“

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

“Four buddy's and I stopped by for our first visit last night. Gus was on point with his attentive service and knowledgeable beer descriptions. Tried the Crazy Norse(I'm not an IPAer, but it was fantastic) and the "Route 9"(a smooth Lager) Outstanding!! 👍👍 The Cod sandwich was excellent!! Ashley's prompt support with the food and drink delivery helped to make our visit a highly enjoyable experience! We'll be back soon!!“

“This place is now amazing! New Owners! Incredible food... I've had the burgers, the wings, salads and giant pretzel... and the Cajun pasta! There are only winners on this menu! Great beer selection! Clean! Finally this joint is doing justice to Benson!“

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

“We had dinner with 7 people and everyone enjoyed their meal. The Gnocchi was phenomenal. 10/10 highly recommend!!“

“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!“

“Honestly Northstar cafe at the kenwood town center is the best place I could have ever been apart of. It changed my dining experience and it changed my character, all in ways I appreciate so much. Thank you Kahlie and Chris for your foundation.. And thank you to all the Northstareans for the the structure and teamwork you provide. I love this place and I will be back!“

“Was in the area for lax tournament and stopped at the little Cafe. Such a great vibe! Clean, the bathroom was super clean and spacious. We sat at the bar and had excellent service. We had the grilled chicken sandwich which was phenomenal (he is still talking about it today). I had chili and half club. Very good chili, not spicy. The club was stacked with meat. If we are down that way again would for sure visit again.“

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