Dayton's Restaurant, Salisbury MD Location: 909 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804 Hours : Daily 6.30 AM - 7.30 PM Restrooms : inside the diner, strollers and wheelchairs accessible just tighter space Accessibility : dining area are strollers and wheelchairs accessible, just in tighter space Parking : parking lot free around the building ℹ : daytonsrestaurant.shop Celebrating NYE here, in Salisbury, and stopping by after checking on their menu and reviews. It turned out to be a great decision. The food was delicious, the staffs were very friendly and the restaurant was very clean too. When entering the restaurant, they have a board of Chef's Menu of the day, check that out before reading the menu. Our order: #1. New England Clam chowder, it's very good without leaving to NE. The generous portion of bowl size order, filled with chunks of clams in the soup. Yummy! #2. 1/2 roasted chicken with stuffing and 2 sode dish. Turns out the roast chicken was one of the favorite in the restaurant, and we got the last chicken of the day because they got take out order for 7 portions of roast chicken before our order. So lucky! The chicken skin was very flavorful, the meat very tender and tasty. For the side dishes, we got the green beans and tomato stewed, both are delicious! #3. Cat fish platter with 2 sides. This is also very good choice, as the fish meat very tender and flavorful, the outside was very crispy and crunchy. The platter come with their famous corn bread, which is the most delicious cornbread we ever had. The side dishes was french fried and potatoes salad. Overall, we made good choices for stopping by at this restaurant so we can enjoy the homemade style good food. Love it! #daytonsrestaurant #salisburrymd #preservefootprints read more

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I've only ever frequented in the morning so it's always busy, typical diner rush. Food is good, what you'd expect with breakfast. It always comes out hot. Very affordable. I love getting my coffee with my meal. The only downside is the servers always seem a little scattered and in the weeds, sometimes are a little forgetful with the small things. I haven't found a reason to not go back. read more

I always keep hearing about Dayton's whenever I talk to my family and friends on the shore so it was only right that I check it out for myself. I had a good experience. The service was 10/10 - Sam was awesome and full of good energy. I ordered the stuffed flounder with crab imperial, candied yams and greens. It comes with a side of cornbread. The flounder was SO good! As for the sides, the greens were good -- I wasn't a fan of the cornbread and yams -- I guess I'm very picky on those lol. I tasted the crab cake and fried chicken and get the hype. I should've ordered some chicken to go but it was closing time and it was probably good that I didn't. The menu has plenty of options to choose from, the portions are nice and the prices are affordable! They have daily specials as well. I will definitely come back to check out their breakfast. read more

Daytons - American Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

Had the hungrymans breakfast this time. I got 2 pieces of scrapple, 3 eggs and 3 pancakes. It was pretty good and filling. Great price too. read more

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Back in June 2025, Daytons had a lot of restaurant violations . If you don't believe me, then check out the Wicomico County Health Department website for restaurants for yourself. I mean, crazy violations. read more

Every USA town I've been to has a non-chain family restaurant the locals return to and recommend visitors to. Dayton's is one of those places. The ambiance was as expected, busy, but not too noisy to talk normally with friends. The dining area was clean as was the well-stocked restroom. Our server was professional, and in our case very pleasant. Our order was delivered complete and IMO quickly. Three chicken thighs, French fried potatoes, and candied yams - a winner! Fried clam strips and onion rings - Meh. Turkey Club - Huge and excellent. Coconut Pie and Lemon Pie - a nice ending This casual place is a safe bet for lunch for friends and family. Three lunches and three desserts with drinks totaled a bit over $50. This IMO was an excellent value. read more

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Absolutely a gem. This is not our first time here but we decided to go today because the lunch special prices were incredible. As you can see the portions are huge! Our waitress was so sweet and the establishment gives off an old time diner. Be careful of some dishes if you are trying to avoid pork, as it seems most vegetables include some sort of pork whether it's the broth or pieces. The food was absolutely delicious but a little cold. I did sample a fried chicken wing and I ate it so fast I forgot to Snap a photo. Come give Dayton's a try! read more

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1st visit definitely prompts my desire to come again and again and again Whitney, our server was awesome, great personality, very personable and beyond on point with service needs Before Requested. Drinks A+, ours were Arnold Palmer and sweet tea... meals also on point Baked Pork chops, yams, string beans oooooo and The Corn Bread Yuuummm Mine was a seafood platter:crab cake( baybee how they hold all that meat together cause I barely tasted breading), shrimp, clam strips flounder sides of Mac and cheese( with awesome gob of cheese in it Yaaas) turnip greens Let's Just Say I Waaaas Very Happy and look forward to My Return!!! read more

First time eating here, the service and food was fantastic. Highly recommend. We will go again.

7/17/24, I will admit the 'quality of food is EXCELLENT. The quantity of food is AWESOME, totally fulfilling. The staff is totally amazing, customer friendly and knowledgeable--always smiling. Each and every time I go here--carry-outs are very continuous--so you know it's good! I recommend ( Dayton's ) to anyone!! read more

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This place has the best home style cooking around! Anytime I'm in town I make sure to stop by and get their specials, especially soft shell crabs and the fried chicken, the batter and seasoning they use is perfect. It's always crispy and needs nothing else. I recently discover the coconut meringue and wow!! I almost don't want to tell you about it so next time I go there will be a slice for me! Yes, it's that good and I'm not a coconut person! Overall everything here has been amazing! The service is great, they greet you and make you feel welcomed! There are always busy so make sure you get in early or give yourself a little time, but it's such an amazing welcoming place. read more

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They can be inconsiderate and provide poor customer service. The food is fair. When they don't answer the phone don't go it because you will be wasting your time read more

Wonderful homey atmosphere. Waitresses are all very friendly and attentive. The menu is down to earth comfort food and all seniors are given a discount. read more

Excellent food and service. I enjoyed returning to my native roots to get comfort foods I am unable to get anywhere near where I now reside. read more

My friend and I visited Dalton's today for a late lunch. They were a clean establishment. The food was very good. We each got a Hot Roast Beef. And different sides. The sandwich was made well with more meat than I could eat. Leftovers were just as good. The service was absolutely wonderful. The waitress was attentive but not smothering. Sweet and helpful. I give a 10 out of 10. I've had the fried chicken and on another occasion the meatloaf. Both were very tasty. read more

be careful eating from here. the kitchen is dirty and i do mean dirty. yes the food ise to be good until i foind out certain things

Excellent food. Great service. Old school coffee shop. Prices are excellent. I will definitely return. Would like to try the lunch menu. Today was breakfast. read more

My in-laws favorite restaurant in the area. We've been on the road, stopped for a late lunch. Warm hospitality the moment you step inside the doors. Country feels, like your home. Noticed the awards for their business on the walls which was very impressive. I was excited to try this place out. I ordered the egg salad, asked if I could make it a sandwich. The waitress was very accommodating and patient as we were ordering. My husband had the chicken dinner. Prices are more than reasonable, portions are generous. I asked for hot sauce, didn't use much of it because the natural seasoning & flavor were so good. That doesn't happen too often for me. Very pleased with the food, service, prices. I can't wait until the next time I can return as this has become my favorite restaurant in Salisbury. read more

This is my weekly breakfast spot. I literally feel like I am cheating if I go anywhere else for breakfast unless I am traveling. The restaurant is a great local place with a good representation of all types of people, getting together to enjoy their meals together. Lunch and dinner feature good home-cooking choices and the fried chicken is a specialty. I often go for the hot roast beef with fries and gravy all over. You never leave hungry no matter what meal you are here for! read more

Daytons - My usual- creamed chipped beef served over home fries, no toast. Always accompanied by fresh-brewed unsweet iced tea. - American Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

this is the best place ever come here and eat the foods so good and everythings old woooo read more

Daytons - a basket of salt and pepper shakers - American Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

We sat down at a table that had a dirty plate on it, of course they were busy. The cashier told us we shouldn't have sat down and we should know better than to sit down at a dirty table. We've gone to Dayton's since they were in Ocean City, but we aren't going to be going to Dayton's anymore. Such a rude rude remark and totally unnecessary. They've lost loyal customers. read more

Every SINGLE time we come here we get the absolutely best service. We travel quite often and are patrons of many restaurants, and few match the service at Daytons. From the person who greets us to the wait staff - everyone is amazing. And the food is amazing. I highly recommend everyone to pay a visit here! read more

Absolutely great fried chicken. Very busy , tightly packed diner with good burgers, generous tasty chicken salad too. Prices were terrific! Bustling service ! Good value! read more

Walked in and cashier was arguing with two wait staff and in front of customers and back up at register loudly she ask what the lady wanted. I still stood there employees looking at me and after 5 minutes wait staff I could sit anywhere 3 minutes later wait staff came by with an attitude and started my order Mean while the two wait staff and cashier are still talking about it. Chicken and rice soup rice is mushy and fries. Are limp and half done And a bunch of older folks with canes and wait staff cut in front of them and made them wait read more

Your not going to receive any fancy fixings here but what you will get is a good down home country style meal with MD eastern shore style and good service I frequent here when I visit my mom in Salisbury we usually go for breakfast and my whole family of 6 people eat for under $50 usually. The portion sizes are large you definitely get a bargain at this local family restaurant read more

Daytons - We already ate lol. But this is their large room in the rear of the restaurant they usually open it on weekend - American Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

First time trying them. I enjoyed the meal I got. Prime rib cooked perfectly. Potato was a little over cooked. Still good. Green beans seasoned just right, just enough seasoning. Nice size meal portion. Very pleased. read more

Daytons - American Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

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One of Salisbury's greatest hidden gems. Food is homemade and very fresh. Both breakfast, lunch and dinner are delicious. Prices are great for the quality of food. On average I spend 20$ a visit for two sometimes cheaper. The best options on the menu for breakfast is the cream chipped beef and omelettes. The cream chipped beef must be ordered with biscuits. The omelettes are huge and packed with deliciousness. For lunch/dinner I usually always go with the fried chicken. Best fried chicken in Salisbury and I've tried it all. Their burgers are awesome as well. If you haven't tried Daytona yet I highly suggest you give it a shot. You won't be dissapoin read more

My husband and I used to love this place but tonight I had a huge fly underneath my chicken and the dumplings were gross...

The chicken was amazing. Very courteous and geographically acceptable service. Our group had great food, but spent far longer than we expected in the restaurant, but maybe that's by design to enjoy time with people. The turnip greens! Awesome. The green beans, not so much. The candied yams were well done, but if they were baked - that would have set them over the top. When I come back to visit my mentees, this may be another one of my stops. A good meal, at a great price. read more

Great restaurant, great food!! Went there & got the four piece chicken dinner with baked potato & greens. The chicken is juicy & crispy. The GREENS!! OMG!! They are DELICIOUS!! I get them all the time!! Baked potato was, well, a baked potato! They did give me some butter & sour cream. Love going there, the food, as I said is great. Never had anything I didn't like, & the people I've met that work there are nice! read more

Love there specials everyday awesome food you want be disappointed. The turnip greens are mighty tasty along side there meatloaf.

Great food. Chicken is moist and delicious. I have. Stuffed flounder with crabmeat and sauce. That's my favorite. read more

Daytons - American Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

Very nice neighborhood atmosphere. Service was great and they made you felt home. I have definitely found my new spot for breakfast. Worth the stop read more

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This place is excellent! If you want well prepared standard food, as well traditional dishes the chain restaurants don't serve (greens, scrapple, and so on) you really need to stop by and enjoy a plate. Everytime I come home to visit I end my trip here, just down the road from the airport. read more

The cashier/hostess when you enter is rude. She corrected herself when she realized we were with a local/regular customer. The wait staff is wonderful, friendly, and attentive. We were fortunate to have Harold during our latest visit. The food was good and service quick. Lima bean soup was delicious! We also enjoyed cheesesteaks, BLTS, Tuna salad, and fries. read more

If you're looking for down home cooking, this is the place to go. It had been years since I last went to Dayton's, so while I was last in Salisbury, Hubs and I stopped in for breakfast. First of all, you will definitely be "the younger generation" if you are younger than 70 years old at this place. There is no real seating pattern, just find an open table and seat yourself (but that's not posted). The seating is worn and the tables are Formica, but don't be fooled. The cooking is as homemade as it gets. Scrambled eggs with scrapple? Biscuits and gravy? Yes and yes. However, the food is good, the service is okay (not great, not bad), and the prices are totally reasonable. It's certainly worth a stop in to get your fix. read more

Got to Dayton's at 7:05pm. There were 3 in our party. We each ordered the 4piece fried chicken dinner but we got major backlash from a woman talking in the background who was saying "these people coming in here 20min before closing wanting chicken"! She announced "we only have 4 breasts, & 2 wings"! I said we were told you close at 8pm. Someone said "we close at 7:30pm". So I said "no matter what time you close, a GOOD RESTAURANT OWNER would take care of the patron's that came in before the time you close. Our group of 3 really did not appreciate hearing all that banter from that woman, who as we were told was the owners daughter. I've never heard such absurd behavior out of a restaurant owner. I got the feeling that I was in the most "rednecked" place in the world. Wow! That attitude sucked! I don't believe I will ever go there again. read more

Daytons - Got here at 7:05pm - American Near Me - Salisbury, Maryland

When ever, I come home I usually stop by Dayton's. I am especially a fan of their chicken and dumplings, greens, and potato salad. They remind me of my grandmother's cooking. They also have an awesome shrimp salad with medium size shrimp; and they are not skimpy on the portion size. Lastly, I am a fan of their catfish!!! Now, don't get me wrong, everything here is not good. I have had the salmon cakes before and they were very dry and tasteless. I decided to try a crab cake here. While the crab cakes have little filler, they are not seasoned at all....AND THEY ARE SMALL. The Windsor Inn, Timbuktu, and G & M have me spoiled with their jumbo lump crab cakes. They also cook beef and dumplings....hated it! Don't get it...you will be mad at yourself....I sure was mad at myself. So, with this place you can get some great food and some bad food. It's the luck of the draw. read more

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I have eaten here at least on 3 separate occasions; all 3 have been great....the very best that I have experienced in Maryland 1. Hotcakes &Sausage(Light, fluffy,large & flavorful) 2. Fried Flounder Sandwich Platter( fresh &tasty) 3. Fried Chicken Platter was phenomenally flavorful, moist, perfectly fried with real mashed potatoes & turnip greens that were to die for. The value cannot be beat as the food is so delicious & the price is so reasonable. I try to get there every time I am visiting in the area. read more

I think i was the youngest person at this place. Not to discriminate but there was more gray here than on a flannel cologne bottle. Food was decent but place was kinda dirty and the decor looks like it hasn't been upgraded since the 80s. What rubbed me the wrong way was the service. The waitress was rude and acted like taking my order was an inconvenience. I will pass next time. read more