50 Best American Restaurants in Dayton

“Great location for a nice night out. Service (Alisha) was phenomenal and the scallops were super good. Nice wine selection and unique menu made the night a win. Bonus: steps away from Too Social (axe throwing) and around the corner from the Century Bar.“

“excellent food and service“

“Best burgers and wings around. The bar staff and servers are always super friendly, conversational, and remember our faces!“

“45+ min wait for 3 plates. 4th plate was ordered after the first 3 were placed and came out first which indicates the 4th order was submitted by itself rather than combined with the first 3. Kitchen was not at capacity or extremely busy. Assistant Manager falsely claimed to be the Manager and was unwilling to offer any compensation for the wait. A.M stated 45min is standard wait and insinuated I was trying to get a discount on bar tab because I waited until the bill came out. A.M falsely claimed I was the only table that had complained about the wait. Waitress clearly indicated a table near me also complained and received a free appetizer as I was requesting to speak to the manager. The unwillingness to make minor compensations or take accountability is the reason another dollar will never be spent again at T.P. Waitress was tipped fairly at 20%.“

“Everything we ordered was absolutely delicous. We got an espresso martini, the baked brie, the brussel sprouts, and the salmon. I have never been so happy with a dining experience. Our waitress was kind, the atmosphere was calm and quiet with nice music. Well-priced, fantastic food!“

“This was some of the best food and drinks I have ever had. I have been a big foodie my whole life and recently became a vegetarian. Since then, I have been struggling with finding dishes I truly love, especially when eating out. Well, we went to Meadowlark for the first time tonight and they blew it out of the water! The drinks were tasty, the food was delicious and the service was amazing!! We will definitely be back again soon!!“

“4 paws up. a great Rueben and service. Will be back Thursday“

“Good food. Broad menu. Great staff. Great family setting.“

“Amazing service. My wife and I end every Oregon District trip there. Whoever books the music acts deserves a raise. We have probably been there 20 times, and not once have I seen a bad band.“

“We went to Three Birds tonight and had one of the best meals I’ve had in a minute. The meatloaf and salmon were amazing. I’m pretty mad because their chicken wings ruined the level of good I’m accustomed to. Their dry rub chicken wing is the best I’ve ever had. If you haven’t been there. Do yourself a favor and go there tomorrow. Don’t order the chicken wings because I don’t want them to run out.“

“Great food! Great service!“

“I performed at Rip Rap Roadhouse last night. It was my first time being at their establishment. The staff was very friendly and patrons very attentive to the music. I didn’t eat but also the food looked fantastic.“

“great food, friendly employees. I will definitely be a returning customer. 10/10 would recommend. Don't judge a book by its cover.“

“We arrived at 5 and were greeted by our server, Jason. He was Patient, knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Our food was delicious and fresh. The seating is comfortable and roomy. The Jazz musicians were so enjoyable. Thanks for being In Centerville and for our all around great dinner experience.“

“My son brought me here today for an early Mother’s Day. The atmosphere was beautiful and our waitress was helpful with our lunch selections. The chicken and waffles were so good! I highly recommend this place!“

“excellent dinner! just good hot fresh hamburgers and fries. extra thick malt and shakes. all served with a smile- the staff was really working as a team. good job.“

“Great little place! Loved the food, we ordered the wonton nachos and drip burger and would order them both again. I personally had the nachos and wow what a blast of flavor in every bite. From the meat to the slaw and the sauce they were fantastic. I highly recommend for a date night, a quick bite, or a casual night out with friends. You will not be disappointed in all the flavor in every bite here.“

“Had a wonderful dinner at The Brunch Club. Service was fast and very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The food was delicious. I can't wait to go back.“

“Stopped in with my hubby today for breakfast, it was our first visit to George’s. Everything was phenomenal from the food to the service. We will certainly be back in the future!“

“BEST Steak, (any cut) liver and onions are super good!! Stewed tomatoes 🍅 best I’ve ever had.. keep up the wonderful job!!!- one of our FAVORITE restaurants… raw oysters are tasty as well..:“

“My daughter & I went here for brunch. It was hands down the best brunch I've ever consumed in my life!“

“Linda was great. She was friendly and efficient.“

“My favorite family friendly place. Bock excels at creating a space where we gather as family, friends, soccer teams, etc with their large open room, but also there's a game room my kids love, foosball, and shuffle board. And that's not even getting to the food and drinks. My favorite snacks include the German nachos, reuben dip, and pretzels. The drinks are always on point- fresh and delicious. we always love the lemon blueberry with with a slice of lemon and the Negligent IPA. They are staffed by some of the greatest people. A family favorite for sure.“

“Nice atmosphere with great food and drinks“

“We had lunch on Saturday and as usual all of our meals were delicious! Our server Karugu was fantastic!! Friendly, efficient, quick to refill our drinks with a great smile! We started off with pretzel bites, hot and delicious! Started off with cups of gumbo, perfect on a cold rainy day! Great soup loaded with shrimp, chicken and sausage. Then the 4 of us had deluxe pizza, a tuna melt, chicken quesadilla and the Italian sub. Everything was great. The pizza crust was crispy and light. Perfect!“

“It's the best place to eat brunch! a lot of gluten free options. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to be kind! 5 stars!“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Dayton! The food and service are always amazing!“

“I've been there four times in 2 weeks first time no brisket second time no chicken second third time no pulled chicken for time no pulled chicken make some more damn food your food is outrageously good it's really hard to get it though“

“The food came out hot and tasted really good, which was definitely the highlight of the visit. The restaurant was quite busy when we stopped in, and it seemed like the servers were handling a lot with a smaller staff. Because of that, the service was a little slower than usual, but the staff were still doing their best to keep things moving. Overall, I had a decent experience and understood the situation given how busy the place was. The hot, tasty food made the visit worthwhile, and I would give it another try.“

“The food was absolutely amazing! The staff was very nice. We will definitely be back soon!“

“everything 🔥, can't go wrong!“

“The place is clean, and our server was really friendly and nice. Since it’s a diner-style restaurant, it can be a little smoky, and your clothes might pick up a slight greasy smell. But honestly, the food was great!

We ordered the papaya salad, shrimp red curry, and chicken Pad Thai. Everything was tasty, although the dishes are on the sweeter side for me. Overall, we enjoyed the food and definitely would come back!“

“Oh my heavens.. I tried this DELICIOUS food truck today at Montgomery County Job Fair. I purchased the soul roll and fries. They are so wonderful!! Thank you for being here today!!“

“Just visited this food truck at the hot air balloon glow in West Carrollton. The lady taking the orders was friendly and helpful. I love when small businesses love their customers. My boyfriend and I asked about what you guys were known for; we were recommended the Philly Cheese Steak and it DID NOT disappoint! Food was hot and fresh. Order was served in a timely manner with a smile. Next festival or event we will be returning. Thank you guys! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Little York Tavern & Pizza is hands down one of the absolute best hidden gems in the Dayton area for pizza! Their thin-crust pizza is legendary—perfectly crispy, loaded with high-quality toppings, and the sauce has the best flavor. We also ordered their wings, which were cooked to absolute perfection and tossed in a fantastic sauce. The menu has a great variety of classic tavern food, and everything comes out hot and fresh. It’s the kind of local spot that puts major pizza chains to shame. If you appreciate great pub food and an awesome pizza, this place is an absolute must-visit!“

“flatbread and tbone steak are amazing!! so nice of the manager, Kelly to stop by and make sure we were happy!! 💯recommend“

“Everyone enjoyed their meals and the prices were very reasonable. Coleen was awesome! Our meals were Reubens, chicken fingers, eggs and hash browns, and cheesesteak. Highly recommend. Oops, husband just said there was no sink in men’s restroom???!!! Just took a star off of atmosphere.“

“Some of the best wings I’ve had in Dayton!“

“always packed with good vibes. the food is amazing. everyone is friendly and respectful“

“Never knew this place had been here for 2yrs. The food is amazing! BBQ done very well no matter what you’re judging it by. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and did well in explaining the menu and history of the restaurant! The atmosphere was well patriotic and I’m very happy to celebrate and commemorate our veterans, 1st responders, and local heroes! Will def be back and recommend!“

“This is my 90 year old mother in laws favorite, so we thought we’d give it a try! Friendly service and a great meal at The Chop House in Dayton. We started off with an appetizer of spinach queso, it was full of flavor and the chips were light with just the right amount of salt. The grouper special was incredible and paired well with the rice pilaf and broccoli. The crab cakes were perfectly cooked, (she asked them not to cook hard...remember she's 90) and they made it just right, and the baked potato was spot on. My turkey and dressing was good, though the turkey was sliced a bit thick for me but my husband loved it, the dressing was flavorful and not too salty which is a huge plus for me. The homemade Heath Bar and vanilla ice cream were outstanding. It was rich and creaming and tasted soooo good!“

“We stopped by on our way home from date night and WOW! The new owners have done an amazing job updating the place. Service was great and our pizza was perfect!!“

“Had a fantastic anniversary dinner here last night. Our server was fantastic, the food was fantastic. Really, no complaints whatsoever.

My wife and I enjoyed the Deviled Eggs as an appetizer. She had the veggie burger with green beans, and I had the 12oz Prime Rib with Mashed Potatoes.

Both were great, and definitely made celebrating our anniversary extra special.“

“Great food, fun time, friendly staff! With weekly tournaments.“

“great place to be nice staff safe environment“

“First meal here.- breakfast. I had vegetable omelette and my friend had ha and eggs. Food was great !!Decent portions and good value. Will be back to try lunch. Thank you Victoria’s for a great meal!“

“awesome place great food great service“

“The sandwiches are fantastic!!! Employees are super friendly and the store is very clean. They even have a small dine-in seating area!“

“Food is great, people are great. We get breakfast for all the guys at the shop on Thursday and they all love it. Way better than the chains and about the same price. Support Tammy and friends and keep them going!!!“

“We enjoyed a delicious brunch this morning at Culp’s Cafe. Both the food and atmosphere were excellent! Jose Calzada and his family have elevated the dining experience there since they took over management. My friends and I enjoyed Chicken and Waffles, Shrimp and Grits, and Brioche French Toast. Highly recommend 🤩“