Three Little Birds is definitely worth a visit! This is…read moreabsolutely NOT a typical cafe & NO regular pub fare here! From the welcome --"We have been waiting for you!" to the delicious creative menu, (you eat with your eyes first). The thoughtful detail to appearance, taste in salads, yummy roasted carrots with pepita seeds & bacon, meatloaf with smashed potatoes & a perfectly cooked burger with crunch fries - we look forward to our return! The atmosphere is fun & fresh! Praising the owners & staff as this is NOT another franchise! Kudos!

I really want to love Three Birds. It's close by, and Sueño…read moreis my favorite restaurant in Dayton. The space is beautiful and inviting. However the food just doesn't hit for me. I have been three times. Came once for the opening, I had the burger, my fiancé had a steak dish and we shared the hummus. The burger was good, but frites were dry and my meal was so greasy. My fiancé didn't love the steak. The hummus was good but served with spiced tortilla chips like Doritos. Would have been much better with pita bread or more veggies. The next time I came with a group of girl friends. We shared several small plates, including the corndog shrimp and the pimento cheese. I also got the Chopped salad for my main. Appetizers were very good, salad was just meh. Third time we came for an early dinner. I got the BBQ Bacon Ranch Salad and fiancé got the burger. Salad was not very good, just an odd mix of flavors. Fiancé said burger was good. They changed the fries but he wasn't impressed with these either. The drinks and wine list are excellent. Would love it if the bar stayed open later Thurs- Saturday and offered more small plates and appetizers. I really hope they figure out the menu and execution because it could be such a great restaurant.

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

While heading to Buc-ee's today, I kept hearing people talk about Rip Rap Roadhouse having some of…read morethe best burgers around, so I decided to give it a try -- and I'm glad I did. First impression? It definitely gives off biker bar vibes from the outside, but once you step inside, it's way more welcoming and laid back than you'd expect. Good atmosphere, friendly people, and the kind of place that feels like a hidden local favorite. I ordered the Biker Burger, and it absolutely delivered. The burger was juicy, flavorful, cooked perfectly, and packed with great taste in every bite. You can tell they care more about making good food than trying to be fancy. If you're making the trip to Buc-ee's and want something local instead of chain fast food, Rip Rap Roadhouse is definitely worth the stop. Great burger, cool atmosphere, and one of those places you're happy you discovered by accident.

Really cool place -- a classic on northside of Dayton & easy to access off of I-70 or I-75…read more Officially between Huber Heights & Vandalia but really just outside North Dayton off of Little York Road & Waggoner Ford. Classic tavern setting but great outside deck & patio. Room for live music and both bar & restaurant seating. Service is casual and friendly but efficient and smooth. Food is casual but barbecue and smoked wings are where it is at! Homemade kettle chips are good & the onion rings are real & crunchy! Beer is cold & plentiful, and the bar is stocked. When I am going from west to east or north to south, this and the Buckhorn Tavern are my two must haves! Highly recommend!

We live close to the Springboro location so go there most often but we really enjoy the Downtown…read moreDayton Warped Wing as well! This weekend we went to the Cellarbration 2026 held at this location. Every couple of years, they crack open a few treasures and share some special releases. This year, they had 22 choices, including my husband's favorite Warped Wing beer of all time, the 2019 Baltic Porter, aged in port wine barrels. We split a trio of sliders and a specialty flavor of wings, Honey Butter Buffalo, which were especially good. We liked all 3 sliders, but the stand out was the pulled pork...absolutely delicious! Because of the event, it was pretty busy at noon but the staff kept things cleared and cleaned. The bathrooms were clean but bare bones. It was quite loud for lunchtime but nothing that would keep us from returning.

I was here 2 years ago on a business trip and it was a killer experience; that's why I came back…read more Then: beer was great, food was awesome (for beer food). Now: beer is awesome, food is terrible (for beer food). They're out of fries on a Sunday. They can't seem to figure out how to add my food to my bar-side tab. They're inflexible on the fries substitution. The part of my brisket sandwich that wasn't all fat was good, but there was a lot of fat. There are some restaurants that I look forward to visiting on return business trips. Not this one.

Love Lily's. Such a down-to-earth, unpretentious, cozy little place right in the Oregon District…read more Their menu changes frequently, which we love, so you might not find the thing I had when you go there. I had the spicy miso maple glazed salmon, or something like that. It was good. The salmon wasn't particularly spicy, but tasty nonetheless. It also could possibly have used some more sauce on top, or something to make it less dry. It came with funny-looking radishes, pickled ginger, lemon asparagus, and a tasty rice side dish. Great meal and great service.

I've been to Lily's a few times, once on the patio for drinks and twice for dinner. Would like to…read morego back and try brunch. The people who run this restaurant seem so nice and dedicated and they really support the community. That keeps me coming back. The space is fun and eclectic, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. That is worth an extra star alone. However, I will say the primary reason we don't come more often is that we don't love the menu. It's sort of a mix between Louisiana comfort and Asian fusion. Nothing we've had has been poorly prepared, just not something we're in the mood for very often. We've had the fried chicken and burgers, both were good. The cocktails have also been good. As mentioned will definitely try brunch, but would love to see a menu refresh.

Kind of today's answer to Hooters. You have to be young, skinny and beautiful to work here. Check…read morethe photos out. Many men dining here...not as many women. We are on a quest to find new places to eat, so when I saw it I headed in. Lots of animal heads on the walls and scantily glad servers. Lots of beer on tap. I wondered if they freeze with the Air conditioner on? They were all friendly. Menu looked good. I had mini tacos and he had a burger and fries. Both were PDG! Prices were in line with most places these days. I would eat here again...but wouldn't go out of my way to do so.

The service was good. My server was polite and attentive…read more I tried the smoked chicken wings, there was 0 smoke, those wings were PALE! They had a few grill marks on them but other than that and the sauce, no color, no smoke flavor. My house strawberry margarita on the other hand was delicious! My best friend got a sandwich, they said it was good. But like how can you mess up a turkey sandwich. So food was "meh" at best. Would probably only go back for drinks and appetizers

We found our new go to place for a good burger or wrap!! Better than any Smash Burger I have ever…read morehad! Friendly staff and fair pricing!!! Note: The pies are delicious!!

Great service & delicious food. The french fries are the perfect fry, crispy on the outside and…read moresoft on the inside, and well seasoned. Onion rings are good. We had a narco burger and a barbecue bacon burger and both were really good. I would recommend this place

The entire experience is always outstanding. The food, cocktail and wine list are excellent but not…read morepretentious. The service is always on point and friendly. You can also enjoy the rotating art gallery which helps the ambiance enhance the dining experience. By far one of the best restaurants in the Dayton area.

Meadowlark remains one the premier restaurants in the Miami Valley area. We stopped by for dinner…read morethis past weekend, and had a very enjoyable experience yet again. The menu has an awesome variety, we were able to try the soup of the day which was a type of asparagus soup. Phenomenal. They also have a large non-alcoholic drink menu with homemade syrups and such and we enjoyed a house made ginger ale and a shirley temple. I got the Lark burger again, and continue to believe it is the best burger in the state and likely beyond. Definitely recommend!

Location: 800 S Patterson, Dayton Ohio Website:…read morehttps://middaydayton.com Menu: see website Hours: see website Parking: plenty of free parking in adjacent lot This is a fabulous spot for coffee, beverage, happy hour, snack, or all of the above. Beautifully appointed and thoughtful service. We stopped in and ordered 2 hot lattes and enjoyed the relaxing dining area. The coffee was excellent. The seating very comfortable and the service is excellent.

I stopped into this place for a quick breakfast and found it to be a quaint shop. There was plenty…read moreof space and seating areas inside to duck out of the cold. The staff were efficient and friendly and the drink menu was really creative. I think I had a banana foster latte or something similar. The one drawback was that they didn't have any grab and go pastries or snacks. I was in a hurry to get to work so I didn't have time to order off the menu, but the team was able to heat up a croissant for me. So grateful so I didn't go to work starving! I'd recommend this place, especially if you have a little extra time in the morning.

The food is always amazing and everyone is so friendly! I live 30 minutes away but we can never…read morepass up the opportunity to go here!

Everything - food was amazing and service was great! I would highly recommend Bullwinkles!read more