Fricker's

Lovely setting and atmosphere. Had the salad appetizer (huge and tasty) followed by the sublime…read moresweet corn Agnolotti. The home made pasta was like a sculpture on a plate and cooked perfectly al dente I didn't like ordering via a QR code but I'm old fashioned, but just as in Italy you can watch the artists making the pasta. Perfect for date night and dinner with friends

Food is Fresh and Flavorful. We had the Bird is the Word and Italian Stallion and Get the Veg out…read more All the produce was crisp. The ciabatta bread was doughy. The Miso dressing on the salad was bright and lip-smacking good. The rest of the salad was well-balanced. We liked the food so much we got cookies too and gobbled them before we left. Rock salt on the top of the chocolate chip was a well received reset to enjoy the melted chocolate. The cinnamon had that molasses flavor that deepens the sweet. The people are super friendly too. Interior has Personal touches everywhere. If we lived here, we'd be back all the time.

Kitchen Area

‍Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

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Shrimp and saffron risotto with fresh herbed foam.

Cassano's Pizza

2.5(8 reviews)

2.7 mi

The pizza was fresh! It didn't take long for the order. We asked for the big cheese and definitely…read moregot that. I enjoyed every piece and it stayed fresh during the ride home.

So I placed an order for pick up. I ordered a deluxe with extra cheese. I go in to pick it up the…read morewoman at the counter acted like it was a burden to be there, and was miserabl. I asked is the marina sauce in there. She replied ( how would I know, it should be) I opened it, and glanced just enough to see it she then says( we are good at what we do) I get home it's undercooke, and not cut. I pop it in the oven, get it out. I take a bite there is no cheese in the first bite, take the next one barely any at all. I have been going to Cassanos for years never ever again. It's a disgrace. I'm so disgusted I'm giving it to the dog, and going to bed hungry.

X-large Pepperoni

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Grilled chicken Cassini

Piada Italian Street Food

3.8(125 reviews)

4.7 mi

Why haven't I gone here before???…read more What a tasty delight! I didn't get anything special, just the pasta bowl with added tomatoes and peppers. Wow, was it packed full of flavor!

Deliciously hot pasta carbonara...great to divide one order between our two toddler…read moregrandchildren... And more than enough for me! Employees were pleasant and efficient. Wish there were breadsticks on the menu. Restaurant was clean and drinks were self serve...easy for a group or family.

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Restaurant front

Narco Burger

4.9(28 reviews)

2.2 mi

Brand new to the area and this was the first local burger place we've tried so far. It's take out…read morestyle with seating outside. Ordering was easy and the staff are friendly. We got deluxe burgers and kids meals. The burgers are really good! Smash burger style and seasoned crinkle cut fries. We honestly inhaled our burgers and my husband wished he got 2. My only complaint is that the inside is HOT. I'm not sure if it was just hot today because maybe there were some AC troubles but it was pretty miserable in there. I felt bad for the employees who, again, were very nice having to work in that heat. Kudos to them because I personally don't know how they do/did it. Anyway, highly recommend!

The name is somewhat off-putting; however, a good burger…read more Our choice:Hamburgito - clever idea. Too bad there is Not a drive thru window. Must use online ordering - this is a slow meal 12 -15 minutes. No shakes, but excellent Mehaffies pies. Best for singles/couples. Perhaps, Sea Jax is a better choice for us.

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King Burger

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Outside

Morgan's

4.8(13 reviews)

5.2 mi

Great food ,so good I had to take a bite at every stoplight! If you're looking for flavorful food…read morethis is where you should go! Only one complaint I wish they would smile just a little more!Great food and Great service makes for money well spent! I frequently drive across town to enjoy their food! Great ambiance just wish it was a little larger to cater to large parties.

Food...great...the wings, salmon, and mac n cheese came highly recommended and now I know why. I…read morewas at Morgan's last night for dinner with co-workers. Not a single complaint was heard...everyone enjoyed their respective meals and sides - salmon, wings, chicken philly, salmon philly, green beans, cabbage (a tad spicy for me), fried corn, mac n cheese. Between the 7 of us, we had most of the menu, which is small, but I don't think you'll go wrong with whatever you choose. Service - great. Miss Denise waited on our table and she took great care of us. Ambiance - Morgan's has bar seating and 10-12 tables. It's a cozy place. They've got some great art on the walls, I think the artist is local ( meant to ask, but forgot). Bottom line - I'll be back

Bourbon glaze wings

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Front entrance

Salar Restaurant and Lounge

4.1(424 reviews)

3.9 mi

•$$$

I am absolutely obsessed with Salar and can't wait to go back!…read more This sleek, upscale restaurant in downtown Dayton is dishing out the best food in the area. Every dish I've gotten and every plate I've seen come out of the kitchen is amazing and a wonderful sight. The duck is a personal favorite. It's always perfectly cooked with the right amount of pink and paired with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. It also makes an amazing leftover since the portions are so big. The steak though is a dining staple. The Delmonico Ribeye shines at both a rare and medium rare cook and is just so flavorful. That's the steak I dream of and can't wait to have again. The servers are attentive, polite, and helpful when you ask for their thoughts on which dish to order. The bar is quick and makes some great drinks (based on friends' input). Salar isn't so upscale that you can only go for special occasions. It makes for a good mid-week dinner, meetup with friends and coworkers, but it can also be a treat yourself meal.

Had great dinner at Salar. I have to say the dinners we've had planned in Dayton have been winners…read more So starting with apps, the yuka rellno was really nice and spicy with bacially fried croquettes stuffed with cheese and some kind of spicy sauce base. Loved it. They had a complementary snack too, which was nice - like fried pitas and a nice sauce. The corn salad was ok. Then I had a main that was a crepe. They have plenty of vegetarian options, by the way, which is great. The crepe come stuffed with fur nice cheese and san marzano tomato sauce. I enjoyed the dish. Service was like excellent. Our waitress was like in top of things. Really attentive and anticipated our needs. Tent good place and I'd cube back

Cocktails: Salar and Whiskey Smash

Bar Manager Brady at our Main Bar

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Award-winning Red Quinoa Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass

Three Birds

4.1(72 reviews)

2.2 mi

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!

AI decor? Really? Taking off a star because of this…read more Went this morning because I saw they had vegan breakfast burritos. I got one and it was pretty good, an interesting combination of ingredients for sure. I enjoyed it. And fairly cheap too compared to other vegan burritos I've had, however not as good.

Three Birds Interior - Dayton

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Fries at Three Birds

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Perfect day for this incredible patio seating area.

Sonora Grill

4.4(26 reviews)

2.1 mi

Great food and cocktails! Expect to pay $$$ for a date night, really love the Pina Loca!read more

The food was good. My portion was large. The service was very good. Ambiance was good but loud.read more

Bar

Garlic Octopus

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Ribeye steak, potato, and grilled veggies

El Taco Veloz Dayton

3.8(20 reviews)

2.7 mi

My family and I used to come here all the time. This was the first time in a couple of months. The…read morefood used to be hot, quick, and good. The food is now cold, slow, and bland. They also had a DJ or something there who was using explicit language on the microphone while our three year old was there. Lyrics something to the extent of "you nasty b****. Will not be back and do not recommend.

Service was terrible, orders were wrong, check was wrong, slow, careless, all the bad things.read more

Dining area

Birria Tacos

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The wall of special tequila

Big Baleada

4.3(4 reviews)

3.0 mi

If you're craving authentic Honduran food, this is the place. It's off the beaten path but well…read moreworth it. Not a lot of food pictures posted of this place, but I understand why. People are too busy eating! We ordered beef empanadas, carnitas asada tacos and a platter to go. Place was packed on a Sunday afternoon and to go orders were just as busy. The food was freshly prepared and delicious.

Stopped by for dinner last night. Young lady at counter did not speak English, but luckily the…read moremenu had pictures, so we ordered by pointing. Wish we could have asked some questions, but our food was good and I'd visit again.

Carne Asada: beans, rice, plantains, coleslaw, and beef

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Victoria B.

8 years ago

They treat their employees like trash . If you send your food back cold all they do is put it in the microwave and give you the same food back ... it's disgusting next time anyone is there look at the floors and bathrooms too bad your not allowed to go into the back of the establishment ... it smells like rotting meat ... some meat got left out over night and they still served it ... don't ever get pop from the back bar it taste like years of mold... from never being properly cleaned. And they discriminate horribly they fired my two friends from living on the east end of town ... And the only African American girl who works there ... I know of many employees who personally have asked for drugs or are on drugs while doing their job .one of the ladies popped a pill in the bathroom that I physically seen my self happen the management talks to you in sexual ways that shouldn't be talked about ... And all they care about there is looks the waitresses are rude and stuck up I've watched food that fell on the ground get put back on the plates ... I've been in contact with a very good friend of mine from the better business beuru and told her of the many health code violations of this facility ..worse place I've ever been too ... And none of my friends or me will be going to that establisment again... they lost tons of business to be exact 5 of the people who now won't be going back were regulars for many years and said themselves this place has been dragged into the ground . This place needs burned down . read more

Angela J.

6 years ago

This place is just terrible!! Every time I come here or order take out there is an issue. From crappy waitresses, spoiled suprise birthday dinners, wrong food, cold food, being placed on hold for a total of 35 minutes on several calls only to be hung up on! We actually watched the employee's pick up the phone and hang it right up from the parking lot. I am done with this location!! read more

Robert S.

3 years ago

I used to love this place. I would order delivery wings + extra every single week. But a couple of "regulars" harassed me and my girlfriend and followed me to my car to try and beat me up for no reason. A drunk couple of fuckheads who got served way too much and shouldn't be there. Sad and will never eat here again :( read more

aidan m.

14 years ago

shit-hole fake hooters. lardy mid-western salad-dodgers. yeah no doubt they have 346000 flat panels, but if you want to watch something other than the reds, look elsewhere. they looked at me like i had 17 heads when i asked some chick to put on womens tennis. ohio sucks and frickers falls into that category. read more

Kaylie K.

5 years ago

if i could give 0 stars i would, i will never forgive them for the way the destroyed my stomach and neither will my stomach

Stacie A.

7 years ago

Gross. I never thought I could have such trash. It was insane. Do not waste your time.

Daniel C.

14 years ago

awesome food and great atmosphere, some of the best wings you can find

Ginger O.

9 years ago

Awesome...good stuff! Highly recommend!!

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