My girlfriend and I came to this restaurant for Thanksgiving. It's a rooftop restaurant in an AC…read moreMarriott hotel. There were a few options for thanksgiving including some pizzas and salmon. My girlfriend opted for the glazed salmon which came with rice and asparagus but she substituted the asparagus with mashed potatoes. I had their Thanksgiving fare which included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans. We ordered the Avocado Deviled Eggs for an appetizer. The Avocado Deviled Eggs were delicious, slightly tart, and had a salsa flavor. We really liked them. My girlfriend really liked her salmon. The portion was a really nice size. My thanksgiving meal was delicious. The turkey was really good, mashed potatoes were nice and creamy, and the green beans were cooked just right. Green beans a lot of times have a tendency to be overcooked where they are a little soggy or undercooked where they are too raw. These were cooked just right. The stuffing was good but a little dry. But I'm not really a stuffing guy. For dessert I had the tiramisu which was in small jar topped with some strawberries! It was also and a great way to end the meal. My girlfriend had the Dark Chocolate Terrine. She said it was dense and rich in chocolate flavor. We did check out the outdoor area after we ate. This would be a really nice place to eat outside in the spring or summer. There was an igloo-style structure you could eat in during colder months. I giving this establishment five stars. We had a 3:30 pm reservation, arrived at 3:00 pm and were immediately seated. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly and the food was really good. It's a trendy restaurant with clean restrooms and this would be an ideal place to eat at with friends and family. It has a casual vibe, not overly classy but still special. Drink options were plentiful and we had a lot of fun! Highly recommended!

The Foundry Rooftop is the restaurant at the AC hotel. I decided to try it after a long day of…read moretravel from the west coast. The Foundry stays open late (food til 10 pm) so it was a great option. I sat at the bar and had the following: -Bbq short rib (3.5/5; pretty tasty. Short rib was tender and bbq sauce had a nice kick. The rice wasn't cooked properly so it was hard. I wanted to like this dish more...I think the traditional pairing of short rib w mashed potatoes would have been better) -Deviled eggs (3/5; these are mixed w avocado which makes them unique. Unfortunately, the flavor was lacking and needed some spice (Dijon, salt, pickles?) I wouldn't get these again -Oaxacan old fashioned (5/5; this old fashioned was made with tequila and mezcal and a flamed orange peel. The smokiness of this drink was super satisfying) Overall, the drink was amazing, service was great and food was alright.

1st time visitor, long time wannabe patron. Glad we came here for Fat Tuesday and loved their Mardi…read moreGras menu! Started off with the King Cake Old Fashioned and a Downtown Hurricane. Good choices to kick things off with and then we ordered all the apps! Good attempt w the Boudin Balls, but it needed alot more sausage, tasted like rice balls. The Muffaletta Deviled Eggs were very salty. Even after taking the olive topping off, the saltiness was soaked into the egg. Now the Grilled Shrimp Maque Choux was off the chain! I could've eaten 20 plates. Off to the entrees, we went with the Jambalaya and the Gumbo. The only mistake was not getting a bowl of Gumbo! It was very good. Cajuns would be proud! I hope the Gumbo is on their regular menu! Cannot wait to come back and try other stuff. Sazerac had a black licorice and ouzo quality to it and I'm not a fan of either of those but ppl who are will love it.

We were super excited for our dinner celebration of our college grad with family. unfortunately…read morethat wasn't going to happen. we timely ordered our drinks and appetizers took about 25 minutes to arrive the dinner took over more than 60 minutes. the first waitress left because we asked her if she had to catch the fish. before she did leave she said the kitchen was backed up and slammed. The restaurant was only a 1/4 full. Than The second waiter blamed it on mother's day which was the following day and didn't make sense. The food finally arrived and was average at best. some of our meals were slightly warm, dry and overcooked. Expectations were high unfortunately staff, quality of food and time were not on our side. I would avoid eating here and make reservations elsewhere.

If I'm craving a hamburger, you can bet we are driving the 20 miles from Springboro to Lucky's!…read more Their Cobra Burger is the best burger in Dayton! It has a Thai-style Marinade, with Peanut Butter, Fresh Cilantro, Cucumbers, Pickled Carrots, Jalapeños, and Sriracha Sauce. I've had peanut butter on burgers elsewhere but those are just a gimmick and don't have thought behind them. Thai food often has peanuts, so this combination makes sense and is fantastic! The restaurant itself is a bit of a hole in the wall. Nothing fancy but they have a lot of interesting and yummy sounding dishes, with many vegetarian and vegan options. I'd love to try other items but just can't pull myself away from The Cobra. They also have a good beer selection and the servers are friendly. Food came out quickly and several people checked in on us to make sure everything was good.

Originally, I came here because I saw Chelsea outside and she had a good vibe. So, I came in and…read morehad a a beer and the kale salad. It was delicious. Then, I came back with a friend and we had the chicken fingers and the mozzarella sticks. Chris, the bartender, suggested them and wow, was he right! I was surprised by the tender just fried to the right level of perfection complimented by the most juicy chicken and mozzarella. Plus, the drinks are great and reasonable. Definitely come here!!

Grew up with Monty Python, so I was expecting everything to be "boiled to hell" & flavorless…read more I've been missing out. Sampled the Sausage Rolls, the Halloumi Cheese, Fish & Chips, and Steak & Stout Pie. - Everything was wonderful. I fell in love with their Iced Tea (not proper british, I know) and emailed the day after for info on brand, etc. The owners responded within 24 hours. 2 hours away from home, but a see a return trip in the near future Cheers!

Ordering was simple and the wait staff was very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals that…read morewere hot and seasoned very well. We would have preferred the fish sandwich without cheese, but everything else was tasty. The gastropub was a great evening spot for dinner! There are heaters for dining in the porch too.

Jollity is a very aptly named, up-beat restaurant with small menu, craft entrees and good vibes all…read morearound. The inside is a bit small but cozy with the kitchen in broad view. The menu rotates roughly every quarter, and given the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the selection is a bit limited -- handful of vegetarian small plates, a few meat and a few seafood options. For the non-drinkers, they had two non-alcoholic cocktails available, but no NA beer. Beware though, as the NA cocktails were still around $11, which I always find frustrating as they are basically flavored sugar water. We tried the blackhawk beef burger and koji-aged ribeye. The blackhawk burger was a smash burger (thin patties, melted cheese), that tasted delicious. The ribeye was just as expected and cooked as ordered. The star of each of the entrees, however, was the thin cut, crispy fries. Good thing the fries were delicious because the sauces that came with it were quite bland -- would've preferred ketchup. For dessert we tried the bay leaf cheesecake. It was alright, had a subtle smokey flavor that I think threw us off a bit (although that was obviously the point given the bay leaf). Our server Renee was friendly and everything was prompt. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the food was pretty good. Although, given the limited number of options on the menu, you'll definitely want to look at it ahead of time to make sure there is something that suits your palate.

Had dinner here with my family (all 10 of us!) this past weekend, and I'm still thinking about that…read moreribeye... The moment we stepped in, the modern aesthetic hit perfectly - clean lines, mood lighting, and just enough buzz to feel energetic without drowning out conversation. Our family gathering was greeted immediately by staff who seemed genuinely stoked to have us there. Major points for making a large group feel welcome! The menu is refreshingly concise - none of that overwhelming novel-length situation that makes you second-guess yourself three times. Their drink selection strikes that perfect balance too - enough variety in wines/beers/cocktails to satisfy everyone. They've got some non-alcoholic options as well. We started with the Kimchi Pancake and Brussels Sprouts for the table. Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about the pancake (kimchi can be hit or miss for me), but this was a revelation. The kimchi flavor was present but not overwhelming - just enough kick that played perfectly with the shiso and wasabi remoulade. And those Brussels? It's packed with flavor and disappeared in approximately 3.5 seconds... Maybe less! For my main course, went with my cousin's recommendation - the Koji Aged Ribeye. When it arrived I initially thought "that's it?" But this steak is deceptive. The thick cut topped with Togarashi Butter was significantly more filling than it looked. Cooked to absolute perfection, and that butter situation on top? A flavor bomb of sweet-spicy-savory that had me contemplating licking the plate - don't worry, I didn't! My taste buds were begging for more even when my stomach waved the white flag. That's when you know it's good. If you're anywhere near downtown Dayton, make Jollity a priority stop. Not sure when I'll be back in Ohio again, but would definitely have this resto on my return list.

This place was awesome- vis from out of state we like to try local businesses - my husband had the…read moreLadder 11- lots of meat!! & I had the Hawaiian burger - it was cooked to perfection!! Wish I had tried the sweet potato fries - drinks were top notch too great place to go if you're visiting Dayton!

Visited a relative across the street at Miami Valley Hospital - great choice for lunch. Went with…read morethe Onion Smashburger/Chips with a beer and wife had Ruben with fries. Enjoyed both meals - quick and delicious. Would recommend as they have a good selection at the bar, lots of sandwiches and options - Deli or Hot

I recently ordered delivery from this restaurant! I ordered the Classic Smash Burger which comes…read morewith an order of fries and your choice of dipping sauce. I chose the Chipotle Ketchup. The Classic Smash Burger consists of two all beef patties on a sesame seed bun. The burger was cooked very well, was cheesy and very flavorful! The fries were seasoned well and are shoestring style. They were good. Not too oily and very plentiful. The chipotle ketchup was okay but not really what I was expecting. It is a bit spicy, perhaps too much to my liking, but I am sure many people would enjoy it. Everything was carefully placed in a nice cardboard box lined with brown paper and sealed. The order itself was placed in a brown paper bag. I do recommend. Food is good, plentiful, and a decent value compared to other chain type restaurants! I would go again as they have a pretty decent selection of food and this experience was good. Recommended!

Nice outdoor seating, but our waitress was very slow at greeting us and we spent probably an hour…read morewaiting on our food because of them being shorthanded. We definitely understood the situation, but our waitress was really overwhelmed and neglected her outside tables! When we received our food, it was not as good as we expected, especially for the price that we paid. We will not be returning. We have spoken to other friends that have also had the same experience. No pictures worth sharing.

This spot was super fun, it was a hidden gem because I did not expect the excited arcade inside…read more It was busy for a local game night, but that adds to the character of a bar like this. There was a great selection of local beers on draft plus a larger selection of cans and a few cocktail specials. There also a deli that made some damn good food. I absolutely recommend and would visit again if I am in the area. The food came out fresh and the service was great. Out bartender was super cool. It seemed like they had a motto of being nice, which is a great addition.

Lunchtime near the AC Hotel Dayton was a bit of a challenge--there weren't many places open within…read morea few blocks. After some wandering, we asked a couple of guys on their lunch break if they had any suggestions. Thankfully, they pointed us to Canal. The inside was a little dark and had a retro arcade vibe, but the food? Absolutely worth it. I had one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. Just goes to show--sometimes the hidden spots serve up the biggest surprises!

Relaxed atmosphere. Order at bar, pickup food from window. Good beer. My burger was solid.read more

We went with a large group and had a whole section reserved. I was surprised that we didn't have a…read morebartender in our area since it had a bar. I think the group would have ordered more beverages if we hadn't had to go to the other bar to order. The drinks were good. I had a hard seltzer and then tried the pineapple plot twist sour since it was brewed in house. I think you go here for the drinks and not necessarily the food. Most of the group ate but just thought the food was okay.

very good food good atmosphere people are so nice definitely would eat there again happy with the…read morefood

Famous is a good choice if we're trying to come up with a non-chain that is middle of the road…read more Not too casual and not too upscale. On our recent visit, service was ok but not great. I ordered the chicken banh mi. The flavor profile with the spicy sauce alongside the crunchy veggies was very tasty. However the fried chicken pieces were very large and a little overcooked, so difficult to eat on the bun. We will definitely be back, but might try another menu item next time.