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.
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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
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for scenic views
Dayton
Best Ambience
Dayton
Innovative
Dayton
Healthy
Dayton
Hot spot
Dayton
Great for fine wines
Dayton
Lively
Dayton
Most Booked
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Foundry in Dayton offers a mix of experiences with its "great atmosphere" and stunning rooftop views. Patrons often praise the drinks and "friendly staff," while standout dishes include short ribs and calamari. Despite some service hiccups, the ambiance and location remain highlights, making it a popular choice for both casual outings and special occasions.
476 Reviews
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Brian
Columbus
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 2
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 2
When I made the reservation, it was not noted that the time I selected would be a brunch menu. The menu was extremely limited compared to the normal menu. Had I known it was a limited brunch menu, I would have chosen a different restaurant.
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Brian
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 2
Ambience 4
T bones were smaller than I would get from Sams Club, ordered medium rare came out mooing and full of fat. Looked like they took a regular size t-bone and butterflied it to get two. Limited menu due to valentine's day but honestly could've done better at home for a third of the price. Service other than the host and quickness that they brought water originally was lacking. Server barely talked to us other than "are you ready" or "did you make an entree selection yet". For $80 a person this was way below what I was expecting. These were Fleming prices without the quality of food or service.
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Anastasia
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 3
I went to The Foundry for the first time with my husband on 2-15. There was a pre-fix menu for Valentines Day that was $80 per person. This was a very low quality meal, not worth $80 per persons at all. I have dined at all buffet types of restaurants at different price points and the quality of food was not good at all- from the appetizer to the dessert. I was excited to try a new place in Dayton, disappointed with this choice.
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Rachel
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food for a lively Valentine’s Day Dinner. The rose upon arrival and saxophone player/band live music were a nice unexpected touch. Thank you for a beautiful evening!
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Chris
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 3
Wife and I both got sick. Sub par food and service
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Samantha
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 3
Service was very slow, although it was Valentine’s and they were very busy. Food was average, at best. Ordered a medium rare steak, but what I received was well done. I should have sent it back, but at that point we had waited so long we just wanted to move on. If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion in Dayton I suggest choosing someplace else.
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Robert
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 3
Ambience 1
food was decent. Didn’t care for the ambiance. It just too loud.
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Kat
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
drinks , food, atmosphere,service all top rated, did not disappoint , will definitely go back!
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Saundra
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything went well. The waiter even helped us get a ride to our next event.
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Sheridan
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great food and service! We had a nice night out with friends. Kiki our server was super nice and very available! Drinks took a bit to get to the table, but we were told they were backed up. Only thing that wasn’t great were the prices of the drinks. Other than that, great overall!
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FAQs
The Foundry is rated 4.2 stars by 476 OpenTable diners.
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