Top rated Restaurants in Dayton

Experience the best that Dayton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 202 places from Restaurant category.

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Playa Bowls
Health food restaurant
$$ $$
4.90 (149 reviews)
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Dayton Mercantile
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Delicious food and super friendly people! We got the Rustler Rueben Sandwich and the "Filly" Beef Sandwich. Both were amazing and then we got the Merc Mixer's which were way better than any DQ blizzard. Would definitely recommend stopping here!
4.90 (104 reviews)
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Loam
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ What a treat to have this place come to Dayton! The staff is very friendly and the food was delicious! I’ve always love this building and the exposed brick. The vibe is warm and inviting! Please make sure you treat yourself to this wonderful restaurant! My wife and I will most definitely be back!
$$ $$
4.90 (93 reviews)
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Fatback's Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant
Laid-back kitchen serving classic barbecue options such as brisket & ribs with signature sauces.
$$ $$
4.80 (951 reviews)
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Galactic Fried Chicken
Fried chicken takeaway
4.80 (534 reviews)
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Grist
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Italian style bistro with a quaint, intimate environment. Recommend reservation for dinner through straightforward online application. The homemade pastas coupled with burrata appetizers are divine! Portion sizes are generous, so recommend reserving room for their gastronomic desserts! Seasonal can...
$$ $$
4.80 (448 reviews)
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Tender Mercy
Cocktail bar
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Quite possibly the greatest cocktail bar of all time! First, you enter by literally going underground. Once inside, the ambiance is dark and mysterious (my husband says it looks like a fancy vampire decorated it). The staff is incredibly helpful and the drinks are beyond compare! We went there to ce...
4.80 (381 reviews)
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Jollity
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Jollity has quickly become a favorite restaurant of mine. The staff is super friendly and attentive, the food has never disappointed me, and the ambiance is lovely. I recently visited because I had seen that they were changing out their menu for the upcoming autumn. From the drinks to the dessert...
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4.80 (291 reviews)
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Salt Block Biscuit Co.
Restaurant
πŸ‘ My wife and I had lunch at the salt block biscuit Company. The food was extremely well prepared and beautifully presented. The dining area is kind of small but very clean and well decorated. B blueberry mint lemonade was delicious. VE price point was not cheap but match the quality of the food. Woul...
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4.80 (205 reviews)
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Billie Gold Bubble Tea Lounge
Bubble tea store
πŸ‘πŸ‘ So happy to see this place in person. It is a total reflection of its owner, happy, colorful, and fun. Tasty drinks at reasonable prices. Love it. Highly recommend.
$ $$$
4.80 (107 reviews)
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Sunrise Breakfast Food Truck
Breakfast restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The breakfast bowl was so filling and delicious. It was better than I get elsewhere. They were very accommodating to my special requests, thank you!
4.80 (89 reviews)
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Gather
Coffee shop
πŸ‘ We stopped by to do Friends Coffee Hangout. Very nice sitting arrangements, good to have quick meets or work remote as well. We enjoyed the ambience and talk. Good change of place in downtown Dayton.
4.80 (50 reviews)
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Joe's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
Casual parlor offering up pizza, pasta & sandwiches for dine-in or carryout since 1959.
$ $$$
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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Dewey's Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Casual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Canal Street Arcade and Deli
Bar
Chill nook with diverse sandwiches & a full-service bar, plus outdoor seating & vintage video games.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Charlie's Deli & Catering
Sandwich shop
Time-tested, no-frills nook for deli sandwiches & salads, plus German pantry staples & craft beer.
$ $$$
4.70 (722 reviews)
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Dayton Tavern
American restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Was in the area and this looked nicer that a place that was very close. So glad we ate at Dayton Tavern. Cheesesteak was outstanding, and the homemade chips were amazing. Super nice server. Quaint and reasonable prices. Oh, can't forget their made-in-house pies! Peanut butter pie was large, inexpe...
$$ $$
4.70 (481 reviews)
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The Twist Indian Grill
Restaurant
$$ $$
4.70 (417 reviews)
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Gonneville Farm Ice Cream and Homestyle Cookin
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The best ice cream and deserts. Home made cookies, brownies. The giant chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich is amazing! It is huge!! We always split it in half, and it is still a lot to eat. Love it!!
$ $$$
4.70 (379 reviews)
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Falb's Restaurant
Family restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Old school working class lunch. These places are a dying breed, you must patronize! Support these family establishments instead of eating schlock from a chain/fast-food. Good hearty meals! Soups are amazing! Follow their Facebook page and watch for days they have their cabbage rolls! Incredible!
$ $$$
4.70 (283 reviews)
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