50 Best American Restaurants near Oakwood

“We stumbled on Oakleaf by chance, as we were just passing through. It's a small town diner that seems big on heart. The waitress called every customer by name and they knew hers. They continued to converse back and forth during our time there.“

“Hearty, delicious food. We love breakfast after church service. Regardless of the crowds they are efficient and have great service everytime. I always leave full with left overs. Also I enjoy shopping at the boutique for gifts, they always have lovely jewelry sets that I've gifted to various people and they have loved it.Kid-friendliness: Welcoming of kids.“

“The food was very tasty. I recommend the Texas style cheese steak sandwhich. The pico and queso definitely give the sandwich a kick! The beer is ice cold. The service wasn't the greatest. Our server didn't check back often or offer refills, we had to ask another server for refills. When we arrived they told us a 30 min wait, we didn't have to wait that long at all! Even though the service wasn't up to par, we will definitely come back.“

“We have had no so good waiters there. As in on my birthday she was so cold but so nice to the table beside us. It was her birthday and got a free truffle but it was mine and I’m a member and paid for mine. Why be a member if there is no nice treatment. Tonight made it all better and worth what we spend. 40218 Brendan In the bar area. He has been there five years and I wish all experiences there was with staff like him. He had so much knowledge and made us excited about coming back. We just loved his energy about your menu and his knowledge about what goes together. We just loved him.“

“I hadn't been to George's since my parents were alive but always had fond memories of the place. Decided to support them after seeing posts about awful people stiffing them on food.I have to admit, I thought it was a bit unnerving to ask me to pay for my food ahead of time over the phone especially since some may be using cash, but I understood after they got ripped off.I ordered a meal that came with biscuits and gravy with 2 eggs and bacon and added 2 pancakes. I did not like the biscuits and gravy because the gravy had a weird herby taste that I didn't enjoy. I can't rate the biscuits alone since they were all covered up with the gravy.The scrambled eggs would have been good but they were cooked in some oily substance that didn't taste good, butter or nothing at all would be better.The bacon was crispy and delicious! The pancakes were big and fluffy and tasted great. I would get pancakes and bacon from them again for sure.My partner had the Greek plate and the only complaint was that for the high price it should include more gyro meat and tzatziki. Everything was however cooked well and tasty.All in all I'm glad we stopped at George's and hope to dine there again!“

“Came here for lunch. I had a blackened grouper sandwich and a side of beans and rice. Food was excellent and so was the service. We'll be back! Oh, I also noticed a good selection of craft beers on tap so I'll definitely be back when I'm not working!“

“I walked in very randomly around the lunch hour. I was dressed down and definitely felt out of place here. Karen and the staff made sure to make me feel welcome, and like anyone belonged here. The atmosphere is incredibly sophisticated, warm and inviting. However, more than anything they are NOT pretentious at all.I had the the grilled cheese sandwich and the Panna Cotta. I recommend ??????Karen and Rose were very the MVP’s. I’ll be here again and this time I’ll have a polo ???“

“Let me tell it to you straight—this place is IT! I stopped by for the first time today and had their Trippin' On Shrooms burger and when I say it had SO. MUCH. FLAVOR! The fries were fresh, the pickles were thick cut, and the lions mane was JUICY and THICK! Yeah, this food is most definitely made with love. If you're trying to go vegan, the T.O.S is the way to go. Heck, even if you're not and you try something else, they're gonna get you right. Highly, highly recommend!“

“1st time there in Ohio, let alone Smokey Bones. But the atmosphere reminded me of a Buffalo Wild Wings. Good drinks and great food. Waitresses were on top of ur orders and nice friendly. If I lived in Ohio Smokey Bones, would differently be 1 of my favorite places to eat, watch a game, and have a few drinks!!“

“Great food. We were in town to visit the Air Force museum. I researched restaurants before we left home. Not only are the food and prices fantastic, it's only 5 minutes from the museum. When we visit again, we plan on having breakfast again, then driving over for lunch, instead of eating at the museum.“

“Came here for lunch on the day of the eclipse. Workers were welcoming and playful, truly a joy to talk to them. After ordering, the food took a little bit to come out considering the low amount of people in the building but was ultimately worth the wait. My partner and I both got the BBQ bacon burger with fries and it was seriously incredible, especially considering the low price. No complaints about anything. A really charming place overall.“

“We had a great time here. Downtown has been growing and now has amazing options. This is one to definitely visit.They change the menu I think quarterly.Leaf salad had so much goodness and amazingly fresh. I hope they keep the Yuzzu mustard with the Japanese fried chicken and the Potato Croquettes on the menu. And the same goes with the Short Ribs.Do try the Mousse. Enjoy.“

“Tracy was our server and she was amazing. She knows a hungry man when she sees one! The burgers were huge and delicious and the white pizza was perfect. Pretzel bites were warm and soft. Drinks hit the spot. If you have enough room, get the peanut butter pie. Omg sooo good!! Thank you Tracy, for making our visit splendid!“

“Our visit to Texas Roadhouse was spot on for a random Wednesday night! Right from the start, the Onion Bloom set the bar with its crispy, flavorful petals. The steaks were the star, especially the Ribeye, cooked to tender perfection with just the right amount of smokiness ??The fried catfish was just what we expected with the cornmeal nice and crispy. The fresh, crisp salads were the perfect side, rounding off a meal that was as delicious as it was satisfying ??Service was great, making our visit even more enjoyable with the atmosphere lively and welcoming. Texas Roadhouse always delivers on all fronts as we usually know what to expect. Regulars that will continue to be Regulars! ?#TexasRoadhouse #SteakLovers #WednesdayVibes“

“Hope everyone has a great show tonight guys ! If anybody is there from Lyft - I owe you a beer ;) I am in Maine $$$ keep working on your stuff I’ll be back at the end of the month - mom and auntie if you guys make it my heart goes boom boom much love <3“

“Always great dinner... fabulous ribs.. and tonight I got the buffalo chicken wrap... it was great. Service is always awesome...I feel bad I can't remember her name... never had a bad experience. Crowded for a Sunday night had a 10 minute wait... not hateful.“

“We had our daughter’s wedding celebration dinner at Corner Kitchen-everything from the planning, menu, staff, customer service , atmosphere etc was exceptional! I couldn’t have been more pleased with the whole process. Corner Kitchen went above and beyond to make this special event absolutely PERFECT . If I could give them 10 stars I would ! I Highly recommend them - simply amazing !“

“The service here is excellent. Me and my husband went for breakfast. We had a fantastic time. We both got the traditional breakfast. It was great. Food tasted so good. The ambience was nice. It was peaceful and relaxing. This place is a great place to eat.“

“This was my first visit here. I'll definitely be back! I got the Southern Tradition breakfast sandwich with both sausage and bacon. The bagels are very soft and easy to bite into. The service was friendly and the food came out very fast! I also got a muffin for later. Absolutely worth a visit.“

“Love the service and service. The food is tasty. It may take a little longer to receive your food and the items come out of order and sometimes 1 at a time. My apps and sides came after the entrees but this is not a deal breaker because the server kept us updated and the food was enjoyable. I recommend this spot for a Sunday brunch.“

“Just came from dinner at Bennett's. New Year's Eve, and there were 12 of us. We had 5:00 reservations, so we wanted to get home before all the partiers come out!! Our server, Lindsey A., was AMAZING!!! She was taking care of multiple tables besides ours, but was still quick to check on us frequently throughout the meal. We had 7 separate checks, without any problems, and every order was exactly right. The noise level was higher than desired, but there was a Bengals game on TV, and lots of fans cheering. Everyone is home by now, after a really fun New Year's Eve (early) celebration with friends.“

“If you are looking for a great place to eat with a variety of menu items at great prices then look no further. This restaurant provides a great atmosphere and their friendly staff ie eager to please and accommodate their customers. The manager “JC” works with his staff and all of the servers give great service and work hard for you. Our server Izzy was amazing today and had a positive attitude that was almost contagious. Stop in for a meal, enjoy your time at chumps. You will not feel like a chump when you leave, you’ll feel like a champ.“

“The food choices are always great as is the service and ambiance. I tried something new today, the pasta bolognese. It was the best pasta I think I've ever eaten. Just the right amount of great spices. It was delicious. I will get this same dish next time i visit“

“I've been meaning to visit Lee Schear's latest creation. Wow. It did not disappoint. I had the tuna melt with the potato pancakes and tomato soup. Everything was delicious. I had an Upper Crust Deja Vu. Going to try the brisket sandwich and matzo ball soup next. Their gross sales are going up!“

“I love the atmosphere of this City BBQ! The food is always hot and fresh, and the salad is so crispy and delicious! I always recommend the Lolo's Pulled Pork Sandwich!! It's so so good! Everyone who works here is so sweet and patient, and theyre so kind to everyone who comes through. While the parking lot is a little hidden, there's definitely plenty of space to park your cars!“

“Breakfast special barbacoa Chilaquiles bowl is delicious and filling and other breakfast specials including desserts that came and gone where great. The kale tonic drink is very good and some other drinks they had on the menu that's gone now where very delicious. Can't remember them all. 5 stars for the cooks, management, service workers/cleanup crew. This for the First Watch in Fairborn on Colonel Glenn Thank you for making me feel at home. Luv you guys keep doing what your doing and that's being great at what you do.“

“My wife and I enjoyed some great food and beverages last night. Discovered a family friendly atmosphere, with private rooms, and live music, which wasn't too loud. They were busy, but had plenty of staff to take care of everyone with a smile. We'll be back and highly recommend!“

“This is one of my more favorite places to eat the food is always good and the service sometimes the Ambiance isn't as warm as I would like but it's just the way things are constructed there with the flooring and all that but yeah definitely a five-star for “

“Exceeded preconceived expectations. I fully expected meadowlark to fall into a "tries too hard" camp. Couldn't be further from the truth. Everything was perfect execution of simple ingredients. The fried green tomatoes with chow-chow appetizer was one of the best fried green tomatoes I ever had. Fried but not greasy.My partners salmon with samosa hash(everything in a samosa but the wrapper) was Delicious. My filet mignon with scallion hollandaise was perfectly medium rare, the hollandaise not at all oily tasting. The cocktails were excellent. The lemon tiramisu was light and and refreshing and the perfect amount of sweet.Our server Vincent was excellent. Attentive, and enthusiastic about the menu and made perfect recommendations including leading me to choose the filet as it was the seasonal offerings vs the strip steak and steering me to an excellent wine for my meal.One of the top dining experiences I've had in Dayton, while walking in 1 hour to close. Impressive.“

“I love this place! Shout out to the bartender Tim he's great and helped out my group all night. I wish there was more seating here on a rainy night because place was packed during the Dayton game, but we had a great time anyways. The options for drinks are great and my friends got lots of fun mixed drinks from the bartender when asking for a surprise. They were very tasty, and so was the food! Really enjoyed the tater tots!Parking: lots of available parking that wraps around the buildingKid-friendliness: kid friendly mom and pop establishment, but i would say more Sunday through Thursday all day and Friday and Saturday anytime but evening and nighttime because it tends to draw an older and more college aged crowd“

“MCL has been around for ages. Old school cafeteria style restaurant with a variety of hot food and deserts, targeted to an older crowd. It's known locally as the "Medicare Lounge."Wheelchair accessibility: MCL is wheelchair accessible.“

“Good place with great staff; each week when wife and I visit, the atmosphere is inviting and cheerful. Nicole and Jade are always attentive to when drinks need a refill as well as when any food may have any mishaps and they always do more than enough to correct any issues. They even remember when the wife and I forget to specify the veggie versions of a dish and write it in anyway. In short a great place with an amazing veggie gravy and even better staff.Vegetarian options: Most of the Vegetarian friendly options are labeled with a leaf while others can be ordered vegetarian friendly, such as biscuits and gravy being able to be ordered using veggie gravy.“

“Awesome food! Great location! Juiciest burger ever, and the fries come seasoned RIGHT! Ima spuds girl, and I liked it!! Bacon burger medium ? with fries ? and saladParking: Parking to the left of the restaurant or a couple of steps from the front, plenty of parking availabilityKid-friendliness: Great kids meals my ta le had kids taco ? fries ?Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ♿️ ?‍ ?‍ accessible right in fro t if restaurant and a few seps to the door.. great for my client“

“JULIAN was the bright light in my otherwise dim morning! I had never eaten at First Watch prior to today and between health issues and nearly getting run into on my way to the restaurant let’s say my morning was not off to a great start. But after being seated and meeting him he turned it completely around. His food suggestions and desire to see my experience was nothing short of amazing, was top notch! I’ve worked in this industry for many years, from my time working at the French Laundry, Bocuse and then now with the James Beard Foundation, never have I been so impressed then I was today. I wish him all the best and hope he goes so far!“

“I come here fairly often. The service in the drive-through is consistently fast and I've never had anything missing from my order. In the dining room I've always gotten my food quickly and the servers are very friendly. I've yet to have a bad experience. Definitely one of the best Skylines I've been to.“

“Burgers, Meatloaf, Ribs & Jambalaya were the main courses of our large group. Everyone was happy with their meals, the waitress Kaira? was excellent.Very pleased!Wheelchair accessibility: Good, every space was taken when we were there but it was still accessible.“

“We order here quite often, typically delivery. Our order was incorrect ( I believe fault of the driver ) and asked if my food could be remade which is always an uncomfortable conversation. The girl up front was very sweet. As was the entire staff, they were not upset and very polite. Our food always tastes great and is high quality. Thank you“

“Classic, cozy bar and great bites to eat. The staff was a bit standoffish/not very welcoming but they didn't necessarily do anything wrong! It could have just been a rough day (my visit was the Saturday of St. Patrick's Day weekend, but it wasn't crazy busy from what I could tell).I would return for the atmosphere and food, hopefully the staff's general demeanor was just a fluke/bad day. I love local bars like this, they have tons of pool tables and other things for people to connect and hang out. In my opinion the restroom needed a good deep clean, but it was still usable.I'll be returning to give it another chance at some point!“

“The Best Grill Cheese sandwich anywhere. I brought my granddaughter and she ordered the child's grilled cheese. I was expecting a little sandwich like other places little did I know what was coming, it was huge and Xtra cheesey. I had the chicken salad croissant and it was absolutely delicious! Pies cookies and peanut butter pie are all delicious. So glad we found this spot!“

“Love this place. My family has been coming here for years. Although it is a little pricey we always feel the value is there for what you get. The steaks are always perfectly cooked and great quality. It is always a tough decision to choose which of the amazy side dishes to pick. The staff and atmosphere is always great.“

“Very nice Restaurant.The waiting staff was on top of it!We had the saw cut Ribeye. It was cooked perfectly (medium), seemed to be a Pan seer. There really wasn't any season to it. There is an option on the menu or added flavor, we chose not to add any.The Devil Eggs were great.One of my daughters had the Ribs, which were perfect as well.My other daughter had Alfredo. As with all the other food, it was Great!Definitely a must visit restaurant.This is on the upper end of pricing, so don't expect Cheap!“

“My husband's loved the ribs. He said they were tender and not greasey. I had the bourbon glazed salmon, and it was very good. The only negative was that our friends' sirloin stake was very small for it to be 8 oz. But she said it had a really good flavor. All in all the meal was great . The staff was wonderful.“

“2 for 2 - Great BBQ! This is my second trip to City BBQ in a two week span and I have not been disappointed. First off - fantastic brisket! Tender, perfect amount of smoke, melts in your mouth. And the Texas Pastrami sandwich was just off the hook! Fall part tender. My wife loved the coleslaw and mac and cheese (plus the cornbread) - she's a vegetarian but there was more than enough on the menu to keep her happy. And we are both over the moon for the Peach Cobbler. Hands down one of the best desserts ever! I'm a believer and I'm thrilled I can get good BBQ close by. Also, the online ordering system was super easy to use. We'll be back soon!“

“Roosters is a great place to go! Food, beer, service, all were excellent! The wings are much bigger than BWW (almost twice as big) and much more flavorful. We ordered Medium and had a side of Garlic Wing sauce and that was an amazing combo. The pizza was delicious, the 9" seems like it would be a small size but they pile on the toppings and it definitely was more pizza than I was expecting! We will definitely be going back!“

“? **Five-Star Experience at Perkins!** ?I recently dined at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, the warm and inviting ambiance set the tone for a delightful meal.**Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**Our server, **Brittany**, was an absolute gem. She greeted us with a smile, took our orders promptly, and ensured that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Her attentiveness and friendly demeanor made us feel right at home.**Food: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**The menu at Perkins offers a wide variety of options, and everything we ordered exceeded our expectations. The flavors were spot-on, and the presentation was top-notch. Kudos to **Cook Noah** for preparing our dishes with such care and skill!**Highlights:**- The **Pancake Platter** was fluffy and golden, served with a generous dollop of whipped butter and maple syrup.- The **Classic BLT Sandwich** was stacked high with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes. The toasted bread added the perfect crunch.- And let's not forget the **Pecan Pie Slice** for dessert—it was like a slice of heaven!**Overall Impression: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**Perkins has truly mastered the art of providing excellent service and delicious food. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you're in for a treat. And with staff members like **Noah** and **Brittany**, you're guaranteed a memorable dining experience.Thank you, Perkins, for making our visit so enjoyable. We'll definitely be back soon!---*Note: This review is based on my personal experience and reflects the outstanding service and food quality at Perkins. Your mileage may vary, but I highly recommend giving them a try!* ?️????“

“I have always enjoyed their food and service is terrific. I have not had a bad experience. I have dined in and ordered online for pick up. They are efficient and personable. My family loves going there. Highly recommend supporting this local business.“

“Small town diner vibes. There are about 8 booths and seating at the counter. My daughter got 2 chicken strips and crinkle cut french fries. Boyfriend had a cheeseburger and seasoned waffle fries. I had a BLT add mayo with potato salad. Everything is cooked to order so is served hot and delicious. The servers are friendly and give great service. Don't overlook the Koffee Kup!“

“Stopped in for Easter dinner on our way home. Corey was our waiter, from the start he was nothing but amazing. We had a party of 7 and not once did he hesitate to help with anything, our drinks were always full, hardly had to even mention a refill, bc Corey was one it. Definitely made our evening dinner the best choice. Thank you Corey for being a great person, HAPPY EASTER!!!!Definitely ask for Corey if you come to this location!!!!“

“This was my first time visiting here. I always planned to get here since they opened. This particular day I kept seeing a commercial for the cod fish and it looked so delicious I had to get there that evening. I love that they cook the food to order. So everyone was helpful and patient while I learned the menu and asked questions. The cod was delicious fresh and crispy, crinkle fries fresh and crispy just like I love! I will be returning.“

“It was amazing the eggs were amazing the best I ever had with gravy and other mix-ins. The hash browns were cooked to perfection They were crunchy but soft to bite though. Finally the pancakes were fluffy and delicious the syrup and butter went well on them I will definitely have to bring my friend on my next “