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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Dayton

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Dayton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

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4.9

4.9 (3139)

$31 to $50

American

Tipp City

About the restaurant

This restaurant housed in a former bank building in the heart of downtown Tipp City offers quality dining in a small-town setting. The decor is warm and welcoming and is a delight for the senses. The fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere while the full bar allows patrons a relaxing stop while awaiting a fabulous meal. The inviting atmosphere encourages relaxed conversation. You may be surprised to find that a restaurant in such a small town has some rather sophisticated choices on the menu alongside your more normal fare, with entrees such as ostrich being offered. If you are looking for a decadent dessert, look no further than the butter-drenched English Tea Cake! An easy drive from all points in the Dayton area, words cannot do it justice. A visit is a must and will be the first of many.

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Ken

Dined 5 days ago

It's always a treat -- and well worth the 25-mile drive -- to dine at Coldwater Cafe. It is a bit pricey, so we save this for special occasions.

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Crispy Brussel Sprouts

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Lobster Crab Cakes

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Silas Creative Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (480)

$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.

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Jeff

Dined 1 day ago

My wife and I both agreed that it was a dining “experience”. We search for venues that will “surprise and delight” us. Silas Creative Kitchen did both. Thanks again for making our special occasion a memorable evening. We will be back soon.

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Silas Tasting Experience

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The Melting Pot - Dayton

4.9

4.9 (771)

$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!

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Kris

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Wonderful waitress with great service and such good food!

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Holly Jolly Fondue - Available 12/21 thru 12/23

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New Year's Eve Masquerade Party

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH

4.8

4.8 (5218)

$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.

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Cinda

Dined 5 days ago

Service was excellent. Anticipated all our needs. Food was delicious!

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Braised Short Rib Risotto

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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Primo Italian Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (246)

$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.

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LydiaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We held our holiday dinner with our family. The food was very good, however the dessert menu was disappointing as they were out of 2 of the 5 items. Bar service was on the slow side. The food was very good. I would go back for the food and the pricing was very affordable. Hope they up their game on the dessert menu.

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Happy Hour Every Day 4-6pm

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Dayton

4.7

4.7 (1329)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Dayton

About the restaurant

Your Dayton Fleming's is located in Beavercreek at The Greene Town Center, just west of I-675 at exit 10, and convenient to both Dayton and Cincinnati. Fleming's in Dayton is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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LisaH

Dined 3 days ago

Our party received excellent attention. The service and food were outstanding. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the to go orders were brought out at the perfect time. Wonderful experience!

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Petite Filet Mignon

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Main Filet Mignon

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Mode X Tequila Bistro

4.7

4.7 (79)

$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.

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AliaVIP

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Nathan was our very friendly server and he was great. The chicken nachos were a great value for the size and how delicious they were. You can’t go wrong with the cocktails! All were great.

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4.6

4.6 (2211)

$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.

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Marie

Dined 5 days ago

The risotto was excellent. Ordered protein on the side. Drinks were good.

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Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

4.5

4.5 (1306)

$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.

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Terry

Dined 3 days ago

Service was amazing as was the dinner. We had an exceptional server. A little noisy but it is the holidays. We will return.

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Chilled Seafood Tower

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Seared Scallops

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Black Rock - Beaver Creek - PRIORITY SEATING

4.6

4.6 (1426)

$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.

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Terry

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

We arrived at 11AM and several of us had to keep coats on due to the cold air coming out of vents. It was an extremely cold day as it was.

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Filet of Ribeye

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