27 Best Burger Restaurants in Dayton

“Steak Thyme is a hidden gem! I've known the family who owns this place for years and I'm kicking myself for not coming sooner. While they're famous for their cheesesteaks, they offer so much more. It's a fantastic sports bar with incredible food and service. We had a Bavarian pretzel that was the size of my head with two amazing dipping sauces, and we also tried fried banana peppers for the first time. They were incredible! Our server, Taner, was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. She made great recommendations, including the addictive banana peppers we funneled! I even had a chance to chat with one of the owners, Jake. Turns out I know his older sister! (Another incredible human being) It's a family-owned business with a great atmosphere and even better food. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu.“

“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!“

“Usually their food is good, but today I got the bbq chicken and I ordered 3 pcs, but got four and now I see why...the chicken was dry and hard to chew. I had to pit pieces of it out because it was so dry. I was very disappointed because their food is usually good. I learned to NEVER get the bbq chicken on the buffet....I rather they tell me the chicken was old and dry than to give me an extra piece. I wanted juicy, hot chicken, not lukewarm dry, hard to chew chicken. A person could choke on that dry bbq, come on Burgermasters, feed that to the dogs, don't cover old chicken up in hbq sauce and sell it for regular price to customers that love you guys.. that's how places go out of business. I may give you another chance, but just know that you broke my expectations and heart today because I brought my daughter to your establishment and introduced you guys to her as a future customer.“

“Absolutely magnificent, Carmichaels Pub is a local gem known for its warm atmosphere, friendly service, and mouthwatering food that keeps people coming back. Whether you’re stopping in for a hearty burger, crispy wings, or their famous loaded fries, every dish is packed with flavor and made fresh. The pub offers the perfect mix of comfort and energy — a place where you can catch the game on big screens, laugh with friends, or unwind after a long day. With its cozy decor and welcoming vibe, Carmichaels Pub isn’t just a great food spot — it’s a community favorite where good times and great meals always go hand in hand.“

“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.“

“Been here twice now and both times I came here I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door, the staff was great (shout out to Priscilla who took our order and brought us our food. she was very fast and friendly) clean inside, fresh hot food. just great over all experience.“

“One of my favorite spots for lunch. Always good, hot food and excellent service“

“great vegan menu. food is amazing. the power was out while we were there and we were still accommodated and had fantastic service. the vegan chocolate cake is to die for!“

“5 Stars is not enough. Hubby and I stopped in for our first visit and he grew up Italian ~ homemade everything. Sub was filled with meats, mozzarella sticks were perfect and the pizza was awesome. The dough is fabulous, so much taste. Husband felt like he was back home. Cannoli was so tasty. We will definitely be back. Great food, priced fairly and the owners service exceeded our expectations! Thank you for a great meal!!!“

“Despite a seemingly modest 3.8-star rating, this Steak n Shake location appears to be a diamond in the rough, especially when considering recent improvements and a potential bias in older reviews. A recent online pickup order on Sunday, May 18th, around 6:30 PM, delivered an experience so unexpectedly positive it evoked powerful nostalgia.

For anyone who remembers Steak n Shake's golden age, this visit suggests a remarkable return to form. The quality, which I feel declined around 2017, seems to have been fully restored, or at least this particular establishment is setting an exceptionally high bar.

Here's a breakdown of the meal:
* Burger: 9.5/10 – A near-perfect patty that clearly hit all the right notes.
* Bun: 9.0/10 – A strong performance, complementing the burger well.
* Burger Toppings: 9.5/10 – Fresh and well-proportioned, enhancing the overall burger experience.
* Bacon on Burger: 7.5/10 – Solid, though perhaps the weakest link in an otherwise stellar burger.
* Fries in Beef Tallow: 10.0/10 – An absolute standout, achieving perfection in flavor and texture.
* Cheese Sauce: 8.5/10 – A very good accompaniment, adding a satisfying richness.
* Presentation and Packaging for To-Go Orders: 9.5/10 – Demonstrates a commitment to quality even for off-premise dining.

The undisputed champion of the order, however, was the Oreo and M&M Milkshake, scoring an astounding 19.5/10. I would hail this as the best fast-food milkshake in over a decade, for its exceptional presentation, ideal thickness, and outstanding flavor.

This Steak n Shake location has clearly rediscovered its stride, offering an experience that not only satisfies but deeply impresses. For anyone traveling to the Dayton Metro area, a return visit is highly recommended.“

“Good food; poor restrooms for ADA standards. Soap and towels completely unreachable from a wheelchair. Grab bars difficult to use due to proximity to toilet paper dispenser.“

“Run don’t walk and get over here for beer and amazing food.“

“This is hands down my favorite downtown restaurant. The food is so good, and I really enjoy the woman who makes it—she’s very kind, sweet, and funny! If you are in the area, I highly recommend you stop by. Side note: the bacon cheeseburger with fries is amazing!“

“I brought my youth cheerleading team here for our annual team ice cream party. We came around 745 on a Wednesday evening with approximately 40 people. One bill had 23 athletes on it!! The employees were professional, fast, and super well mannered. They handled our giant group like pros and we will for sure be back!!“

“motorcycle friendly with great food and drinks.“

““Mama” (the owner/chef/sole worker here) is great! She makes the best burger in Dayton hands down. I lived in Dayton for just over a year and tried a bunch of burgers all over the place but none of em beat here. And don’t forget the handmade fries!! I also tried the Thai food a here and it was great too. If you’re not in a rush and want some bangin food this is the spot to be.“

“OMFG! I have literally never posted a review before, but I had to. I door dashed Smashburger for lunch today at work. The free delivery deal was what I based my decision on, and the fact that I hadn't eatin there in prob 10 years.... it was getting a little cold when it arrived, which is expected with Door dash, and it was still the best tasting meal I have eatin in I dont know how long. It was perfect! I have had a lot of wrong orders from other places recently, and was a little leery about even ordering anything else but it was AMAZING!!“

“This place rocks in taste. Had the lamb chops, lahmancun, samsa, wings and pizza! great prices and really tasty food.“

“The food is awesome! The only thing I'd recommend adding to the menu is some coffee.“

“We've used the mobile app to order from this location several times and have been very satisfied with the service, not one problem with an order. With the mobile app, we've saved a lot from Burger King, far better deals than the others.“

“This is a nice place to eat on Wright Patterson Air Force baseThis particular location is on Wright Patterson Air Force Base and just to the north of the Air Force Institute of Technology. This means that if you can get on base, then you can access this restaurant. It shares a building with a gas station so you can fuel up your body and your vehicle with one stop. There is a small parking lot next to the drive-through. You can eat in or pick up food at the drive-through. There is a small counter and a small seating area between the door and the counter. The seating area is nice with mostly a few booths. The tables and seating area were clean and well-kept. You order at the counter and wait to pick up your food. The staff was friendly. Ordering was easy and the food was prepared quickly and well. I got a whopper. It was prepared quickly and was delicious and reasonably priced. Overall, it was a pleasant and good experience with nice staff, reasonable prices and good location on the base. I would go there again and recommend it to my fellow travelers.“

“My daughter has been bringing me D’oir’s amazing cheeseburgers and fries for about the last year or so now! Let me tell you something about these burgers honeychild…if you want a real true to life homemade tasting burger, then the place to go to get you one is most definitely D’oir’s Lounge! I am a very finicky eater and trust me when I tell you…her cheeseburgers and fries are the best I’ve ever had! Go get you one🍔.“

“I usaully don't leave reviews or have great experiences at BK but I was having a horrible day until I met Tyler. Never thought a fast food worker could turn my mood around for the better before I even get my food.

God bless this man because he was making other people smile today as well, and its very rare to see this in a fast food environment.

Kid-friendliness: Great family environment when I was here during the day.“

“Recently made a bad review but I deleted and just felt terrible for acting like a terrible person, NO ONE deserves that kind of attitude that I gave so I just wanted to say sorry And if you night shift people are reading this then I got to say I've been going through a lot and pretty much lost everything and have not been in in a good mood by any means while that's no excuse Hopefully you can forgive me And there's no hard feelings if you spit in my burger... Probably deserve it.... Have a good one ♥️

The food is 👍“

“Came out to try the Stande today and was met with a warm and happy greeting! Friendly, quick service and a delicious soft serve! Will be back for sure!“

“It’s been almost a month since my experience but I couldn’t forget to make a review. I came through the drive thru after 11, weather was bad but had a craving for a good Burger King burger 🍔 everything was good even the onion rings. The young woman at the register was polite and funny. We had to wait for a bit but every item on our order came out fresh! I will return soon.“

“the owner here is so sweet and considerate. I grew up walking to this one all the time in the summer and prefer this one out of any in the area just because of how friendly they are.“