Liver, Onions, spinach, broccoli…read more We land squarely in the Anti-Sportsbar demographic Years ago MCL Restaurant seemed to appeal to older retirees, and we have clearly joined this demographic Liver, Onions, spinach, broccoli suits us and MCL offers this plate on Thursdays. Truth is we might visit MCL seven days a week and be happy with the comfort food. Very energetic manager who greets all clients as his friends; the older cashier is often confused and should be replaced; young energetic servers who are very helpful

We were running errands, it was Thursday and that means liver and onions. My wife loves them. I…read moreusually avoid the food because of the sodium but today I decided to jump into the pool of taste uncertainty and order the spaghetti and meatballs. The price of $9.99 also persuaded me. Garlic rolls cost $2.10 , I think it should have been included in the price. I think it was a better dish than Olive Garden. Not excessively salty or spicy. Just right for seniors. The staff were friendly and helpful. The decor is clean and cafeteria style. I also wanted chocolate cake but the slice was not worth the price

Negatives Filet…read moretastes like liver. Prices to high. Overrated Pluses Still thinking about it.

Based on everything I've read and heard about the Pine Club, I had high expectations for the…read morerestaurant. First impression was it was very small with narrow passageways for both staff and customers. Clearly most people come for the steaks, which are very good. But the rest of the menu is circa 1950 and uninspired. The only included veg choices were stewed tomatoes or veg of the day - boring green beans with sliced almonds. Everything else was an up-charge. And what's with the local supper clubs and enormous hash brown patties?! Maybe give me a couple $ back if I don't want potatoes. Folks at the bar were great, and table service was prompt and efficient. I was disappointed that our server said they couldn't do anything to recognize my Mom's 83rd birthday "because we don't have dessert." But the server at the table next door to us was really creative-she put a candle in a dinner roll and wrote Happy Birthday on a dinner roll for her client. What a nice gesture! For the one place people save for special occasions, you'd think the Pine Club would take pride in making them special. But for a place that brags about only accepting cash and making a US president wait 30 minutes for a table, I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Been there, done that, don't need to go again.

Wow! We got lucky at Lucky's. Visiting from California. Always looking for veggie options. How…read moreoften do you find a local bar, with 20 choices of draft beer, and vegan options? First. Our server, TAYLOR was the best. So friendly, patient, accommodating, and fun. She made our meal experience. The selection of beers is impressive, and Taylor helped my decision with giving me samples of beers. I went with the Imperial Head Hunter and was happy as can be with this IPA, The food? Incredible. We started with mozzarella sticks and faux chicken tenders as appetizers. Both were great. The mango habanero sauce is more sweet than spicy. But both the cheese and chicken tenders were wonderful. Our appetizer +, was the tequila vegan chili. We don't find veggie chili very often, but this was prepared with veggie chili, beans and soyrizo. It was wonderful. My wife chose the jackfruit Reuben sandwich. Those of us that are vegetarian, miss favorites like Reuben sandwiches. This jackfruit Reuben met the challenge. Delicious and plentiful. I had the Fierro burger with an impossible patty. Definitely not as spicy as I wanted, but delicious nonetheless. Lucky's was a fun place either way, great food, cold beer, lots of vegan options, and a friendly staff. Go there!

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.

Morgan is amazing! Pickles need work, a chicken breast option and chocolate ice cream!read more

Came here recently for a pickup order. We were under a bit of a time crunch so I was very pleased…read morewith how quickly they were able to fill the order (~10 min). The pizzas were the smaller side (one pizza could serve two hungry adults). Their ingredients were high quality and the pizzas tasted great. We didn't sit down but the eating area looked really inviting, clean and spacious. I definitely recommend coming by here if you are in town and we will be back.

The service was first-rate and the food was tasty and generous! This restaurant is located in the…read moreMarriott hotel at the University of Dayton. The restaurant is quite attractive and well-maintained. Eschewing the buffet, I ordered the American breakfast combo off of the menu. Two eggs, sausage, ham, bacon, or Canadian bacon, a large mound of crispy and quite tasty hash browns, and a bread of choice. I went with two eggs over medium, sausage links, the delicious hash browns, a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese, and four sausage links. Everything was cooked perfectly and the portions were so generous that I could only eat half. It comes with coffee at no additional charge and the server left an individual carafe at my table so that I could manage my own refills. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone living or traveling to Dayton.

Food is not good. I will only eat here out of desperation. Cookies are good. Burgers are ok.read more

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.

Came here for one thing the Root beer & left with a Rootbeer and a float!…read more Loved the Rootbeer! To get the Rootbeer it toon about 5 minutes. They did mention if we got food it would take 45 minutes... which I was not willing to wait. However, it was packed, lots of people. As it was my first time I didn't not know you had to order in your car or eat at the "bar" on the stools to be served. Which was fine, I just didn't know before coming. It is a cash only so when you come make sure you have that or pay via Venmo. It look like a classic place that people bring their families too enjoy a beautiful day at! Will comeback to try the food another time.

The Root Beer Stande is out here being nasty to people asking simple questions about their "bucket"…read moresundaes and deleting comments when customers point out that they're overreacting and being rude. Their food isn't that good either. Way too large of a menu and only a couple of items that they make just okay. On my last visit, I ordered their noodles and mashed potatoes. The potatoes were dry and flavorless. I actually had to add some milk to them and doctor them up once I got home to even make them somewhat edible. The noodles were over salted. I have hyponatremia, so I add salt to EVERYTHING. I couldn't have added salt to these noodles if I wanted to. Oh, and my root beer float was only half full. It was a great place when I was a kid. It's a shame what the new owners have done to the place!

We are trolley stop regulars since before new owners. Lately there has been one server on the floor…read morenot including the Bartenders, and it has impacted the service and vibe greatly. Maybe the new owners should reconsider their Scheduling technique.

I have been thinking about this place ever since I left! I have never been a coleslaw fan but this…read moreresteraunt singlehandledly converted me and changed my life. First of all; it was my first time in Oregon District and the vibes were SO good. It was extremely diverse and I felt immediately at home. But my day was elevated when I ordered the Trolley Turkey Sandwich. I have never had a more delicious turkey sandwich in my 37 years of living. I put coleslaw on every turkey sandwich now and it just doesn't hit the same. Cannot wait to go back!!

We had not been to Culp's Cafe since they reopened in the current space six years ago so when we…read morewere invited to go to their Christmas food and wine pairing, we jumped at the chance! We signed up for dessert and a wine flight and had a relaxing evening listening to live music and learning a little bit about the wine they served. The staff was very friendly and kept things moving along quite nicely. I look forward to coming back for brunch sometime soon. The menu looks really good!

The food was cooked to perfection. This is the first time I've had over medium eggs that were over…read moremedium. The potatoes were crispy outside and pillowy inside. Delish! It was a neat step back into the past too with the decor and the uniforms. Our waitress was great also!