23 Best Sports Bars in Dayton

“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%.“

“came here on a hunch for lunch. everyone wanted pizza and I saw the reviews for this place. we waited about 10minutes from seating ourselves for service and there was one other table in the restaurant (this was about 2pm so kinda expected). then we were told we would have to wait 30minutes for the dough to be ready. you'd think that would not equate to a good experience. areas to improve on? sure. but didn't break the deal the service was attentive and kind when she arrived. the owner came out and said hello and told us about the place. they recommended apps and to take a tour outside and welcome ourselves to the games. my family passed the time with some free connect four, giant jenga, and some waffle ball. next thing you know the apps arrived. then back to the games for a little til the pizza came. the food: PHENOMENAL. The meatballs were so tender and well seasoned with a great meat blend. the pizza was delicious. great dough, fresh ingredients, and the sauce was wonderful. the drinks: Yellow Springs brewery beer was available and delicious. my daughter had the lemonade which she was over the moon about. all this to say this will be back for certain as our regular pizza joint. if you do come across a wait, be patient. it would normally irritate me but with so much to pass the time it was nothing. the food was worth the wait. I recommend coming during off hours like we did. then you can have the patio to yourself ;)“

“Great place to eat!!!! Waitress was amazing, food was awesome!“

“had one of the best pizzas ever made from here tonight“

“Enjoyed hanging with friends playing bingo and laughing. Wings were awesome“

“This is a laid back establishment. Cold beer and friendly staff. Honestly has a 'Cheers' feel to it. They make their own pizza's to order with about 4 ingredients available. They also have soft pretzels with cheese. I have been going to there for several years. During the week there are darts and people who come in after work to enjoy cocktails. They have a lot of steel dart boards, a soft tip board where you can 'play' against other bars via video and a pool table. On the weekends they have bands. I've seen many great musicians there!“

“Highly recommend! Great food and service!“

“My fiancé and I went on Saturday night and IT WAS AMAZING! I’ve never been to this restaurant before and I will be coming back! The food was fresh and delicious! The staff was super friendly and professional. The restaurant was clean as well, we loved the paintings on the walls and the atmosphere was awesome!“

“recommend the 2 man option you can get with ally grooms and mireya coronado , all you gotta do is catch em there feed em a couple shots an boom! biggest bops of dayton comes home with ya 😍 it’s a win win !“

“I'm a life long Dayton resident and used to love Elsa's. I wish now the Sheetz was going in. The quality of food has gone so far downhill this was my last trip to Elsas. Tonight the refried beans were dry and totally inedible. I mean beans hit with a masher and nothing else. No flavoring. No seasoning. BLAND Nachos had no salsa or sauce of any kind. Chicken, cheese, and dry beans. Chicken had no flavoring, no seasoning. Plain chicken. It was awful. And happy hour? What a joke. .70 cents off drink prices? I'd rather spend my money at Taco Bell.“

“I really enjoyed driving from Pittsburgh, PA to this wonderful blessed hooters restaurant location from this past Sunday since I missed out the heavenly atmosphere and service these decent waitresses/bartenders really treated me so well while I was either at the tables or at the bar playing it safe by drinking any non-alcoholic beverages“

“We were supposed to play Carroll tonight and we made a reservation but the power was out and game was canceled. Unfortunately. We really were pleased with hospitality! Hard to find. This place was so accommodating. Great staff and service. We WILL be back! Thank you!“

“I love the box that rocks and u will have fun with good ppl“

“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!!“

“Thanks for the Veterans Day wings you rock“

“First time here. Will definitely be back. Great atmosphere. We had a blast hanging out and listening to the band!“

“Great food and good service. Nice atmosphere..“

“Super fun with great staff“

“Arena is the best place to go in the city of Dayton to get great food good music n good vibes“

“I have been going to Packys for over 13 years and the service is welcoming and food is always delicious. If something is not right they will go above and beyond to make it right. If you go for breakfast or lunch your server maybe Vicky or her sister whom treat you like family. The evening staff had an AMAZING bartender named Van who was quick witted and quick to get those drinks out when they were busy and under staffed . I wish she was still there as our recent visit we felt like we were a major inconvenience to the new bar tender. We will still go no matter what because Packys has a long standing special place for my family when my husband is on orders it has always been a consistent place for us to visit and feel at home ! Side note the burger and fries is 💯“

“First time here and it was very nice! The wing style shrimp were SO GOOD. Definitely recommend if you come here and don’t eat traditional meat. We did the cross word on the kids menu (I know) but it was a fun restaurant. Lots of TVs and good staff. Will definitely be back“

“The atmosphere is what you'd expect in a busy college area. Service was good. The food was fresh and the quantity for the money was fair. I got their CSP sandwich and so did my elderly friend. I was thinking, but he brought it up first how bland the thing was. We both ordered no tomatoes, so there was that, but a pickle, banana peppers, or even a splash of vinegar would go a long way to improving that sandwich. Then there was the puddle of oil in the bottom of the basket. You can imagine how that worked out.“

“I’ve visited Fricker's at 6834 Miller Ln in Dayton, OH, several times, and I finally decided it was time to leave a review. A couple of weeks ago, I went there with a family member, and we had a great time enjoying some delicious food. I ordered the Frickin' Chicken Sliders with cheese, and they were absolutely amazing! The sliders were perfectly cooked and dipped in what I believe was mild sauce and for dipping, a side of ranch which added a nice kick to the flavor.

My family member opted for the chicken wings and fried pickles, and he couldn’t stop raving about them. He mentioned that the chicken might have been dipped in Carolina Gold sauce, which complemented their crunchiness perfectly. It’s clear that Fricker's takes pride in their food preparations, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful.

They also have a solid selection of beverages, including IPAs, and my family member enjoyed a tall glass that he said paired nicely with the meal. I also decided to indulge in a classic Shirley Temple, and it was just the right amount of sweet and refreshing.

As for the service, it was decent enough, with our server being attentive without being intrusive. Overall, Fricker's is a fantastic spot for casual dining, and I highly recommend it if you’re in the area. Whether you’re craving sliders, wings, or just looking for a nice place to enjoy a drink, this location has something to satisfy everyone!“