Man, what a shit hole. I checked other reviews to see if anyone covered what I ran into, and it seems most people eat during the day and have a decent time. I'm reviewing this place as a bar, so maybe it's a different atmosphere at other times. Look, I'm going to be straight, with as many other bars as there are on this street there's no reason I should have seen the experiences that were going on. The bartenders were straight ignoring patrons when the place was empty, taking breaks to go outside when 1-2 people couldn't even get there attention. It wasn't like there was a crowd, just about 10 people at the ACTUAL bar. I went outside to smoke to find a girl trying to flag down some friends and tell them what had just happened to her. She was shaken by getting made fun of by one of the regulars. I listened to her story and stepped back inside to relay it to the bar tenders. Two guys, one named "Keith", were picking on this nice girl for no reason and bro simply sat there and let his friend do it. I asked the bartender to say something about it, as I brought it up he had acknowledged it happening. I got told that since the two guys were regulars they could talk to girls in that manner with permission. Apparently, as they explained, it happens so often they feel there's nothing to do about it. I let it go only to find this "Keith" in an open bathroom stall snorting lines of cocaine like he owned the place. Real classy joint you guys have. If you're a girl looking for a good time by being abusively talked to by unattractive hipsters with shitty attitudes, step right up. read more

One of my favorite places to eat in the Oregon District! You have to try their waffle fries regardless of what else you order. They usually ha e a band after 9 and charge a cover, so if you're just looking for dinner try to go earlier. Full bar available and patio dining in the warmer weather. They are known for their quesadillas which are pretty tasty, burgers and wraps are loved by friends but I like the spicy bayou grilled chicken. Mac and cheese bites are just ok, Kraft Mac. read more

Ask for the Island Delight burger (off the menu) with fries and a Gamma Bomb IPA! Great meal and awesome service. Sure it's a concert venue with the lights on, but it's a spot worth visiting. They also have outdoor seating street side. Pro tip - get change from the bar and play Ms. Pac-Man in the back. read more

Terrible service! After telling the staff that I was in a hurry to get to class and just needed a To-go order they proceeded to ignore me until I got fed up and left. I will not be going back to this establishment... ever. read more

It's a bar that serves food during the day. Don't come if your looking for Madame Claudette's cotillion. The food is good. The service is quick. The bar covers its bases. After sundown, Blind Bob's Shines as one of Dayton's hottest live music venues. read more

Looks like your typical punk rock dive bar. Staff was super friendly and inviting and chatty. Fun music playing. Casual atmosphere. The fact that they have a full brunch menu blew me away. The food itself was amazing. I got the bourbon chicken sandwich and fries. My buddy got some kind of eggs Benedict dish and love it. My sandwich was cooked and prepared to perfection. My sandwich plus 2 beers was about $17 after tax. More than I wanted to spend, but worth every penny. I left beyond satisfied. Can't wait to go back. read more

Blind Bob's - Pubs Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

As others have said we got the pickle soup and it was delicious. The waitress was very helpful, the food was good (I got the cheese steak and wife got the Frisco burger). The men's bathroom is definitely in need of repair but kind of expected in that situation. We would go back. read more

The pickle soup is awesome. Give it a try with a grilled cheese sandwich. The service is great once you can get them to acknowledge you. The bartenders tend to stick to chatting with the regulars rather than acknowledging new comers read more

Really weird bar with a lot of options. Server took our drink order by writing on her hand #impressive. Some cat band started playing and some guy wearing a devil costume walked in so we bounced. Cheap drinks and nice Mac and cheese bites tho read more

Good Bar, they have excellent food and one of the few places left in Dayton that hosts bands. I frequent there quite often whether its for music or just for fun. A million times better than the bar that had previously been there, the Nite Owl... read more

Very good pub with very good pub food. Must try the pickle soup. Pickles in with potato soap was a interesting and good combination. Very good service and atmosphere. read more

Found myself in Dayton on a Saturday night, looking for a place to eat. While searching Yelp!, the word "pickle soup" stuck out to me. What??? I knew I had to try it!!! Once I talked my friends into accompanying me- we arrived and looked at the somewhat manic menu. They have a lot going on in this place! I ordered the fried pickles appetizer... because... yeah! Served with tzatziki sauce, instead of ranch, it was a delightful switch! The breading on the pickles was spiced and delicious, while the pickles themselves were large and juicy! SOOOO good. I got the ultimate falafel with the side of pickle soup. Although I am usually a dedicated carnivore- the word "croquette" intrigued me. I was quite pleased with going out of my normal box. The first bite was strong cinnamon, then it all melded together to be amazing. Although- I did add the extra tzatziki sauce from our pickles- to give a little more sauce (I like it saucy!). But for real- the side of pickle soup!!! It was like a delicious potato soup- with a strong hint of pickle. Creamy, not too vinegar-y. Large chunks of potato, carrots, with grated pickles. Thank you Yelp! for leading the way to this great place!!! Everyone I was with loved their order: 1 got a half quesadilla that she couldn't finish, 1 got a Frisco burger that looked (and apparently tasted) amazing, and one got the bourbon chicken with the waffle fries. (I tried the waffle fries, they were well seasoned, but a little too crispy for my particular taste) Would love to go back if I find myself in the area!!! read more

Joined my mother-in-law and friends for some drinks and snacks. The service was terrible and slow. I use to love this place but our server 'Amber the Punctual' (so the receipt says) was rude. She ignored our table and even mouthed off to one of us!! Then when confronted got her manager to kick one of our guests out for standing up for the way she spoke to his wife. Needless to say if you want to be talked down to and cussed at because you stand up for your spouse...come on in! If not go to Lucky's Taproom or Trolley Stop! 10 thumbs down!! Save your money!! read more

Great burgers, I recommend the ragin Cajun. A stuffed blue cheese and bacon burger with Cajun seasoning. Their homemade style potato chips and seasoned pita chips with hummus are freaking awesome too! read more

Excellent spot for lunch and super friendly service. The pickle soup is awesome and their quesadillas actually have lots of vegetables in them which is really nice!! read more

I often pay a visit to the Oregon District just outside of the Dayton area here in Ohio and there hasn't been a time I've come through without stopping at Blind Bob's. This place has the best food in the state of Ohio. My personal favorite is a sandwich called "The Screamer" - it's literally so good it will have you screaming before you take your last bite. Highly recommend giving this place a try, you won't regret it! read more

The batter they used for the fried pickles left a very bitter taste in my mouth. I liked the spice it had to it at first, but after a couple more bites it was overwhelming. My burger was overcooked, and had hardly any blue cheese in it. The waitress took forever to refill my beer when there was only 1 other table occupied at the time. 6 clients total. On a positive note, the waffle fries were great! read more

Not impressed. Went in craving a good burger and left still craving a good burger. The burger was 10$ but I could've got the same thing from McDonalds. I'm not usually this harsh with places but I just left feeling gross. I saw employees taking shots and when I was served my food the waiter was sticking his hands in his pants. We waited for our check while our waiter was about 2 feet from our table having a conversation he clearly shouldn't have been having at work. A little professionalism would do this place well. Needless to say I won't be coming back. read more

Great place to play. Good food (half off for bands) including vegetarian options, good sound + stage, craft beer + cheap domestics, and Tippo the bartender takes good care of bands. Makes Dayton worth a stop! read more

Great music. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people. This is the best 'hipster-bar' in downtown Dayton. Located in the Oregon District and walking distance from a record store, a music store, a hat store, a vintage clothing store and other great shops! read more

Service was the worst I've ever experienced. I did manage to get a cup of pickle soup...(surprisingly good!) But after a 75 min wait for my main entree...I threw a $ 5.00 bill on the table & bailed. It's as just not acceptable. :-( read more

I had the lamb and it did not disappoint... Lamb is one of my favorite dishes and Salar bring an very unique approach to the dish. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the overall experience was great. I highly recommend it. read more

I can only speak to my one visit to this restaurant. I never got the server's name, (she has blonde hair.). I can't remember the last time I've had such terrible service. She was sarcastic, rude, and terribly slow. We were eating outside. It was hot and she took forever to get our drink orders and would vanish for long periods of time. The food was terrible and quadruple fried. I had 2 bites and that was too many. Would not return here, and advised my friends to do the same. read more

went there late on a weekend. band was meh, but at least entertaining I guess. We went in to possibly find some late eats. After walking up to the bar, waiting for a drink for an extended period of time (they were crowded), it started to look like eating here might be sketchy. behind the bar looked less than clean. Then I went to the bathroom. foul smell (even for a bathroom in a dive bar), dirty (yes, even for a dive bar), etc... I felt like if the bar and bathroom were not clean, then it's unlikely the kitchen was. The one drink each of us had (mixed) were poorly made--should have just had a beer. Left quickly, and not likely to return. (PS, I like dive bars, but not this one) read more

The interior may not look like much but my goodness, the food that comes out of that kitchen! My server was not afraid and granted every one of our special requests. Fish and chips: awesome. As mentioned in another review, we asked for more seasoning on the fries and got it! Quesadilla: delicious and not overly cheesy. They actually were packed full of quality ingredients and cooked to perfection. Wings: probably the best I've had. Again, the server granted our request of putting the sauce, and an extra sauce we ordered, on the side. They were hot, fresh, and not as skimpy as bdubs wings! Pickle soup: so so so delicious. We almost ordered the hula hoops, I've heard many good things about them but since everything we ordered was fried we decided not to. We practically had to roll ourselves out of there for not all that much money. I've always wondered why this place was so packed. Blind bobs will be my casual go to. Good food. Not too pricey. Not too upscale. read more

My new favorite downtown hangout... so much nicer and cleaner than the old Nite Owl. The food's good... I'm not usually a mushroom fan but their fried portabella appetizer is awesome w/ the tempura dip. Burgers and the felafel wrap look really tasty too, will have to try that next time. Nice crowd, attentive staff... what else can you ask for. Exactly what downtown Dayton needs. read more

My friends and I tried this place on a Friday night. We ended up here because every other restaurant/bar had a long wait time or could not accommodate a party of 14. The fact that this place was empty should have been a sign. The prices and service were decent but the food was not. The hamburger, fried pickles, and fries were disgusting. Can someone please, please, please recommend a decent restaurant with decent food?!?!! I can't seem to find any here! read more

Just divey enough without being too divey. Great burger and fast service. who could ask for more?

Order the Screamer, a moist grilled chicken breast served on a sweet and soft toasted bun, smothered in wasabi mayo and topped with pineapple rings. It is one of the most delicious sandwiches ever. read more

What you'll find here is most excellent food, most excellent beer, and pretty low grade service typical of any budding hipster bastion. I like the place, had some good conversations here on visits, but hold a little bit of disdain in my heart for it by the same token. read more

The only place in Dayton that doesn't make me crazy. I love it there. The pickle soup is great, the fries are great, and the owners are awesome. read more

Had a great burger and fries here. The service was slow and friendly. It seemed to be part of the vibe. It wasn't for me overall and I get why people love this place. read more

PBR is cheap and they have magic hat #9. That makes it a good place to drink. I've been here a hundred times but still have not ever made an attempt to get food. The crowd varies based on the night you go, but it's usually a pretty decent time. read more

Really disappointed. Waited over 40 minutes for our food. When we inquired of the staff we were told there were still 5 orders ahead of us. Somehow at least 3 tables that sat down after us got their food before us. Initially, the staff was unapologetic but did come through a little in the end. Had to leave without food to get back to our conference. It was a bigger crowd than I suspect is normal for a Saturday. When your business is near a convention center, it would seem a good idea to stay on top of the convention center calendar and prepare for larger than normal crowds. read more

Grungy bar in the heart of Dayton's entertainment district (The Oregon District). Quite a few tables, bar seating, and some outdoor seating as well. Great selection of brews. They also serve some pretty great food! We stopped in for Sunday brunch around 11a. All seats were taken, but we stayed and awkwardly waited for one to open. (There is no "wait here to be seated" or hostess system) Once we sat down, the people who served us were great. Waited an hour for our food to show up. Fortunately, we had nowhere to be that day, so we were cool with hanging out enjoying our beer and convo. Food was DELISH when it finally arrived. Just be prepared for a long wait! read more

The food was horrible and so was the service. If you want deep-fried everything served to you by a rude and hygiene-challenged waitress then stop in to Blind Bob's. Almost forgot to mention the terrible death metal blasting on the speakers. Pretty sure Bob is losing some of his other faculties besides his eyesight. read more

I've been working in bars and restaurants for over twelve years now, and you get busy on weekends, I understand. But my experience at this bar went from bad to worse. It started getting less than satisfactory when my girlfriend and I were blatantly ignored by the only server (we shall call her meg) for fifteen minutes after seating ourselves at one of the tables. She helped two more tables that sat down way after us, so I decided that if I got my own menu, she may get the hint and serve us. After the bartender took his time peeling himself away from cleavage, he threw a menu on the bar, spun his little bar key around all badass like and cracked my pabst. (I tipped 50% for nearly the entire night). We waited at the table for another ten minutes or so and were still ignored while other patrons were semi-promptly served, so we decided to join another group (the rest of my band; we played this venue that night). After finally getting a server, we order waffle fries and a side if ranch. They were quickly delivered by a man I will refer to as "neck beard". They were decent, but not worth the 45 minute wait for service. Soon, a friend from our group decided to order fries, and the server sneered and said "can't you just order them from the bar?" and acted very offended that someone ordered more food at 9:30 at night. Sorry to inconvenience you, ma'am. Before our set, I decided to open a tab at the bar. In my experience, it's quicker and easier during volume. I got a couple of beers and we played, and afterwards I went for one more beer and to close my tab. Here's where the wheels really fell off: I stood at the bar and was skipped over twice by neck beard, who was now washing glasses and half way bar tending. No big deal, it happens, I understand. When he finally gets to me, I order a pabst, a coke and a water, and ask to close my tab. He walks away mid sentence and I'm surprised he heard the entire order. He comes back and sets down a beer, a water and a half pint glass of coke, NONE OF WHICH HAD ICE. I asked if he had heard me request to close my tab, but he barked back with "you need to hold on, dude". So I waited, for ice and my bill, for fifteen minutes while neck beard served shots and beers to more patrons. When I asked again, I told him my name and he came back a few minutes later with someone else's credit card. Rookie mistake, I'm sure it happens to the best bar backs. But instead of finding the right card, he just gives up, and goes back to washing glasses/serving beer/ fist bumping his boys. Finally, an actual bartender came down (who was really cool all night, but unfortunately not on this side of the bar) and I managed to get a scoop of ice in my half pint glass of coke, and he found the right tab and closed it. For the first time in my life, I left no tip. This is saying a lot, because I've tipped some horrible servers in my day ( see Meg), but I was personally offended by neck beard and his selective assistance/lack of common sense, along with his condescending tone when I politely ask if he understood my request. I left immediately after, and will never recommend this bar to anyone, nor will I ever go back. Oh, and I'm waiting to see if they try to charge a tip on my credit card... read more

Good selection of drinks, full bar, cheap PBR's in a can if you're into that kind of beer. Local bands almost every night. Everything on the menu is AWESOME! The falafel is the best I've ever had! The even have a pickle soup which is good. Patio on the side and right in the middle of the Oregon District. If you're into the punk scene, this is your new favorite hangout! read more

Blind Bobs is by far my favorite bar/restaurant in the Oregon District. The atmosphere is amazing. Love the fact that they have live music & a juke box! Their wait staff & bartenders sure know what they're doing! Oh and their burgers are TO DIE FOR! I recommend this place to everyone I know! read more

I was in town for business and was traveling by myself. I had read about Blind Bob's friendly atmosphere and decided to give it a go. It was everything that I hoped it would be. The people that were there were a great group and very diverse. I think that this speaks volumes of the type of establishment that you're in. Blind Bob's serves up the type of friendliness where an out of towner can feel like a local. The bartenders were really outgoing and the patrons were easy to talk to. If I'm ever in Dayton again, this would be my first choice to unwind with some conversation and beverages. read more