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Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Dayton

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Dayton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of The Melting Pot - Dayton restaurant
4.8
4.8 (770)
$31 to $50
Fondue
Dayton
About the restaurant
Enjoy an unforgettable interactive dining experience with friends and family with fondue at The Melting Pot in Dayton. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings. Whether you’re here for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to dig into our four-course fondue experience, we know you’ll love every bite! From artisan cheeses to our decadent chocolate fondue desserts, there is something to tickle your taste buds in each pot. Let our friendly staff help you choose the right fondue experience for your table tonight. Make reservations for everyone at The Melting Pot and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!

Top review
Geoffrey
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
The staff was excellent it was fairly quiet in the place and the food was good
A photo of Primo Italian Steakhouse restaurant
4.8
4.8 (230)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Middletown
About the restaurant
Five simple words comprise Primo Italian mission statement.
Promise to our guest the best experience with our
Responsible team, we promise to
Improvise and make sure we create
Memories on every single
Occasion. PRIMO.

Top review
Kyle
Dined 4 days ago
Our first time there. Service was impeccable and food was outstanding. A great dining experience and glad it’s in my hometown.
A photo of Silas Creative Kitchen restaurant
4.8
4.8 (462)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Versailles
About the restaurant
Fresh + Unexpected Dining
Serving up an eclectic mix of globally inspired cocktails, wine and chef-driven cuisine, one would never guess that the key ingredients to Silas's success are sourced from a farm just down the road.

A bright sunlit space by day and a cozy candlelit venue by night, our main dining room makes an impact with contemporary decor and comfortable seating that’s swanky and sophisticated yet approachable to all.

Top review
Lance
Dined 3 days ago
Always Excellent! Food fantastic and awesome bourbon selection.
A photo of Mode X Tequila Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (78)
$30 and under
Mexican
Beavercreek
About the restaurant
A sophisticated twist on the Tequila bistro style of informal eating and drinking.........Welcome to Mode X Tequila Bistro, a place that praises the vibrancy of Mexico. Here you will find a fun and casual dining experience. At Mode X, we emphasize on using quality ingredients, from fresh-pressed tortillas to housemade sauce.

Top review
Donna
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Very nice experience. Food was good and service also. Will go back again.
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH restaurant
4.7
4.7 (5133)
$30 and under
American
Centerville
About the restaurant
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
Top review
Danielvip
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service, food, and wine. It was an amazing experience all around!
A photo of Coco's Bistro restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2196)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Dayton
About the restaurant
You'll always feel welcome at Coco's.

We're a Dayton Original, an independent restaurant where you can have your power lunch, a rehearsal dinner, a fun night, or a place to propose. You'll enjoy contemporary American food, always with amazing service, and reasonable prices for wine and spirits. Thank you Dayton - we love you as much as you love us.

Top review
Jillvip
Dined 1 day ago
The food was amazing. Like some of the best I’ve ever had in Dayton, Ohio.
A photo of Black Rock - Beaver Creek - PRIORITY SEATING restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1418)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Beavercreek
About the restaurant
Black Rock Bar & Grill, an award winning steakhouse specializing in certified angus beef steaks served on a sizzling stone. Due to our high volume and traffic, we cannot hold tables for parties like a reservation system. We have a system called Priority Seating. This system secures a table within our restaurant, however, it does not guarantee an exact seat by time. Priority is placed on your party, and if we are on a wait, your party is placed on top of the wait list as a priority. We will seat you as fast as possible, but cannot guarantee an exact time. If the restaurant is not busy, we will seat the party upon arrival.
Top review
sally
Dined 4 days ago
Steak was delicious! Love cooking on the stone to the perfect temperature Margaritas were excellent
A photo of Club Oceano Seafood & Bar restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1293)
$30 and under
Seafood
Dayton
About the restaurant
Club Oceano Seafood & Bar is committed in delivering exceptional cuisine and attentive
service. Our founders, with over 50 years of restaurant industry experience, believe in simple
food preparations using the finest ingredients to create a joyful journey for your palate. We cut and filet our fish in-house. It is a time consuming task to ensure the quality of our food.

Top review
Frank
Dined 3 days ago
All in all a very good experience. I didn't give five stars as the noise from the bar area became intrusive. Also, the crab stuffed salmon was excellent but the mashed potatoes that came with it were really bland, think school food.
A photo of The Foundry restaurant
4.3
4.3 (413)
$30 and under
American
Dayton
About the restaurant
The Foundry Rooftop restaurant is located on the sixth floor of the AC Hotel in downtown Dayton. Inspired by the fire within foundries, the factories that produce metal castings, this wood-fired kitchen embraces the flame. Devour new takes on internally-inspired cuisine with our Loaded Potato Pizza and Ingot Crab Crakes, or our signature Foundry Reuben and Charred Meatballs. Hearty, midwestern favorites from Chef's David Belknap and Jason Findley anchor our menu like our Crispy Pork Belly and 24-Hour Chicken. And with a combination of smoked whiskeys, classic cocktails, and local beers, you’ll always have the perfect pairing of spirits to enhance the heat of your meal. Made for Dayton locals, or those local for the day, we invite you to join us on our open-air rooftop patio for dinner, drinks and celebrating your most special occasions with a private event.
Top review
William
Dined 2 days ago
The Foundry is truly a restaurant that you will enjoy.
A photo of The Troll Pub at the Wheel House restaurant
4.1
4.1 (255)
$30 and under
American
Dayton
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Thomasvip
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
Saw this place Really rebuild its clientele and improve itself with the new GM. It was packed but our server was great and the food was awesome.
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