The Foundry

4.3

441 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for groups
Great for scenic views

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Pizza Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(937) 965-7520
Website
https://www.thefoundryrooftop.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
David Belknap
Private party facilities
Rent either part of, or the entire restaurant, bar, and rooftop patio for your large parties. We also offer an igloo dining experience for the winter.

Location
124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402
Area
Dayton
Cross Street
Proceed through the lobby and take the elevators to the sixth floor
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Fire & Ice New Year's Eve
US$145.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
18:00
Please Visit the Foundry Website for More Information and the ability to purchase tickets for NYE 2024

THANKSGIVING BUFFETUS$50.00
The Foundry will be offering a Traditional Buffet for Thanksgiving. The menu will consist of Smoked Turkey Breast, Stuffed Pork Loin. Our Buffet will have Traditional Stuffing, House made Cranberry Sauce, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Fried Brussel Sprouts w/Candied Bacon, Baked Mac & Cheese. Our Desserts will consist of Mini Assorted Pies, Sticky Toffee Date Cake Pops, Assorted Mini Cakes such as Gingerbread, Pumpkin and many others. The Foundry will be offering a Holiday Cocktail Menu and Wine Bottle Specials.

What 441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for scenic views
Dayton
Innovative
Dayton
Good for groups
Dayton
Healthy
Dayton
Hot spot
Dayton
Lively
Dayton
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Foundry offers a captivating dining experience with "great food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about its "incredible service" and scenic rooftop views of Dayton. Standout dishes include the calamari, short ribs, and creative cocktails. While occasional service hiccups occur, the lively ambiance and delectable menu make it a must-visit.

442 Reviews

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SherryA
Cincinnati
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food timing was not optimal. Apparently our artichoke dip comes out of a different kitchen than main entrées. The scallops were a little cool off, and the couscous was cold. Our friends enjoyed the short ribs and the artichoke dip.
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Cheri
VIP
Cincinnati
33 reviews
2.0
33 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I am not sure whether or not they were understaffed but very slow service. Also, we were asked if we wanted our big cinnamon roll first. We were very hungry and said yes. But then it came out well after the entrees Also- quite pricey for what we got
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Janet
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for brunch. Fun specialty drinks and everyone really enjoyed their food. our waitress was very knowledgeable and nice.
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Marie
Cincinnati
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My family and I went to The Foundry for the first time to enjoy a meal before seeing The Nutcracker by the Dayton Ballet. We enjoyed the ambiance, and the music wasn't too loud, considering a DJ played during dinner. After being seated, we waited a while to be served. It was a little busy, but many servers passed us without saying anything. A server stopped by after about 15-20 minutes, and things got better. We enjoyed our food very much--two of us had the short rib pappardelle bolognese, my husband had the 24-hour chicken, and one of my daughters had a pizza. We split a dessert. The meal was a little pricey, but the food was a winner. I would return!
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Doug
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic experience for my wife’s birthday
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johanna
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Johnathon was phenomenal! We had a party of 12, anything over 6 is usually the kiss of death, and our waiter forgot nothing! Our drinks came out quickly! The apps, more drinks and entree’s all came out hot, prepared very well and tasty. I ordered the short rib bolognese, which was delicious!! We would absolutely host events at The Foundry in the future!
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Rebecca
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, food, service and overall experience. This was our second time there.
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Tina
Indiana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unimpressed with the staff which greatly influenced my opinion of the place. A friendly staff makes an ok experience awesome and an unfriendly staff ruins a potentially great experience.
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Craig
Cincinnati
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice location. Good food. Good times. We enjoyed our meal.
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matthew
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was awesome. Ambience is fantastic. Our igloo blew away the night before so we weren’t able to dine there which is understandable. Many reasons to dine here: ambience, views, location. I hope they can make their risotto resemble risotto a little creamier next time and chicken a little moister. One of a kind spot for Dayton. Highly recommend and will return.
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The Foundry is rated 4.3 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Proceed through the lobby and take the elevators to the sixth floor
Area
Dayton
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Executive Chef
David Belknap
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.thefoundryrooftop.com/
Phone number
(937) 965-7520
Private party facilities
Rent either part of, or the entire restaurant, bar, and rooftop patio for your large parties. We also offer an igloo dining experience for the winter.

The Foundry

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Fire & Ice New Year's Eve

Menu

Thanksgiving Menu

THANKSGIVING BUFFETUS$50.00

What 441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Foundry restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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