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The Troll Pub at the Wheel House, Dayton, OH

The Troll Pub at the Wheel House

4.2
4.2
173 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Welcome to The Troll Pub - Dayton!

The Troll Pub is a unique dining experience that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, and an atmosphere like no other.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Gastro Pub

  • Hours of operation

    Sunday: 12.00pm - 9.00pm Monday - Thursday: 11.00am - 9.00pm Friday: 11.00am - 10.00pm Saturday: 12.00pm - 10.00pm

  • Phone number

    (937) 723-7709

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Tony Balsamo

  • Neighborhood

    Dayton

  • Cross street

    4th and Wayne

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dayton

    Good for groups

  • Dayton

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  1. Stacey

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go in Dayton. Very cool building and atmosphere. Happy hour was awesome too
  2. CaseyM

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is super cool. The food and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience!
  4. ThomN

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good food, nice staff. Just awesome every time we go. The portions are a great size too. Try the sweet potato tots!
  5. JSlater

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Root Beer Float (w/alcohol) was the best I've had & the Fish 'N Chips was very filling (enough for a second meal).
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the chicken and waffle sandwich with sweet potato tater tots, huge portions, took half home to my husband and he enjoyed it also, very tasty. Reasonably priced, will definitely go again.
  7. BobL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Sat on the wrong side of the bar evidently. Service was very late to take our drink orders.
  8. MattH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was ok. The server was not too friendly. Seemed like an issue with us or something else. Food was decent. Didn't mind paying for parking. Might be better earlier in the day. Probably a better place for a drinker.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience4
    Got the grilled chicken sandwich on “superb hoagie roll.” The roll was great, the single chicken tender was underwhelming.
  10. JustMeg

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Burger was overcooked. Chile was served cold. Caprese pizza missing basil.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    Food and service were very good. However having to pay $44 for a parking fine when we are parked in what could be seen as the restaurants parking lot is/was absurd. We don’t normally dine in the Oregon District, but it was only after the fact that we were able to discern signage that there was a parking fee. If the restaurant is willing to hand write a sign at the front hostess booth, you would expect for the hostess to maybe ask or make the comment about parking when seated. It was after all during a period of time that she was not busy and could have pointed it out. We do like the Troll Pub, both here and in Louisville. However we have started spreading the word about the insane parking conditions at the Troll.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated right away, our server John was knowledgeable and attentive. Food came out in a timely manner.
  13. ShaneC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Was disappointed in our dinner this time at Troll Pub, due to the luke warm soup, appetizer did not come out before the meal, chicken salad sandwich could have had more chicken salad on the bread, wings were a bit dry.
  14. Kristy

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    We had 2 orders of chicken fingers that were burnt, the server did get us a new order and we got it to go as the rest of our party had completed their meals. Those were burnt as well :( everything else was good and the server was great
  15. MaryB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food3service2ambience3
    Staff just so so. Not rude but not super friendly
  16. Metalfish1

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience2
    I found a ticket on my car and went in to ask about it. After watching the girl at the desk play with her phone for 5 minutes, she finally got around to me. She tried to say that they have nothing to do with parking, so there's nothing they do about it. She even admitted that there was nobody to take the fee or even a machine to pay at.
  17. PaulaG

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    There was only one waitress working at 3 on a Sunday during football games. We waited 30 minutes to place an order. The drinks came out with the food. Appetizers and drinks were good, but don’t go there if you have anything planned afterward. We were 30 minutes late to an event.
  18. JohnM

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Worst place to eat in Dayton! Don't waste your time or money.
  19. WEC3

    Cincinnati

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great space with super food and service.
  20. ReneeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything from service to the food and drinks was fantastic.
  21. LookingForGreatEats

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Date night out. Enjoyed our food and time.
  22. leebee

    Cleveland

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Great place esthetically. Service was decent. Food sounds better than it was, a bit salty. It was obvious the food sat out before it was delivered.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was so neat . Drinks were so good , food was fantastic! Loved it.
  24. RhondaS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Sat at table for 20 minutes before being greeted. Went up to hostess desk to ask for a server. Once server came over drinks were ordered and she walked away before we could put in appetizer order. She then brought the drinks and began to walk away, had to call her back to ask to place order. After appetizers were delivered again had to ask about placing another drink order. She then came back to the table letting us know only 2 of the drinks could be made due to shortage of Champagne. Disappointing experience.
  25. BobV

    Cincinnati

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent waiter made the experience must more enjoyable…
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Had a reservation at 5:00, but some of our party was running behind. We did get seated while waiting on the rest of our party. Once they got there, we got drinks and food. We were just brought our 2nd drinks at about 6:30 when our waitress said we had to go to the bar because a big party needed the spot where we were at. So we went to the bar begrudgingly. The bar had no room, and so we had to stand for a while waiting for seats. The big party that took our spot was a party of 6, which were then there for a few hours and there were still plenty of other open seats for diners in the place, so that party could of been put elsewhere and we shouldn't have been made to move.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Awesome drink selection, and fantastic bourbon selection. Best I have ever seen
  29. ChrisJ

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2021

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    the only draw-back was we had to leave by 8:30 on a Friday night, they rented the restaurant out for a private party. Which is fine, but would've liked to know ahead of time, I could of made earlier reservations.
  30. LindaR

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Fun atmosphere & great pub food!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good fun, fun atmosphere…outside seating looked cozy but it was cold outside. Would definitely go again!
  32. GailF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2021

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Our waiter seemed mad or sad….he was attentive but had zero personality. Foot was good. I ordered fish and chips but hated that “regular” tartar sauce without spices was not available
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place with great food
  34. MikeW

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent for a beer and sandwich. Great food and a unique venue
  35. BK1111111111111111111111

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2021

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Was really looking forward to The Kentucky Hot Brown but unfortunately it is off the menu for some reason. But we had a good time.
  36. CaraD

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Cool atmosphere with choice of bar or restaurant seating. Loved it!!
  37. CabannaBoy

    Cincinnati

    35 reviews

    1.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2021

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    The restaurant staff were not wearing masks as mandated by the City of Dayton. The food was the worst I’ve had in years. There was zero taste and minimal serving for the price. I would have been better off going to McDonalds. The parking lot is full of chuck holes which should have been my first clue that this was a run down facility. I pride myself on supporting local businesses but I will not return here nor will I recommend it to anyone.
  38. PepperFreeze

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2021

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Overall, it was just okay. They have an extensive selection of whiskey, scotch and bourbon in their bar. The burger that my dining companion ordered was good but my salad, though very fresh, was only so-so. There wasn't anything super interesting on the menu but for Dayton it was a good selection. The ambience with kind of industrial, with exposed brick and such, which was nice, but nothing that makes me think troll theme. To me it was okay but the person I was dining with loved it.
  39. Allyson

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2021

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    We have been to the troll pub twice and both times the hostess staff were rude. The waitress we had didn’t smile once either. Food came out undercooked and had to send it back. Cool atmosphere on the inside though. Will not be returning due to the food or service.
  40. SuburbanDiner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2021

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Ordered a tap beer and it arrived flat. I have had this beer numerous times. Server argued with me that “this is how it is”. She continued to argue with me. Decided to just lower the tip and move on.

FAQs

The Troll Pub at the Wheel House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (937) 723-7709.

The Troll Pub at the Wheel House is rated 4.2 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Troll Pub at the Wheel House

216 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    4th and Wayne

  • Neighborhood

    Dayton

  • Hours of operation

    Sunday: 12.00pm - 9.00pm Monday - Thursday: 11.00am - 9.00pm Friday: 11.00am - 10.00pm Saturday: 12.00pm - 10.00pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Gastro Pub

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tony Balsamo

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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