Th food was fine...the waitress not so much. I wanted to order my steak between medium and medium…read morerare and she insisted that this was impossible....i believe it's called medium rare plus. Rather than trying to understand what exactly I wanted she just insisted this is not possible....so of course my streak was on the less done side of medium rare. Everyone else was happy with their meal but I have to be honest I was afraid to send the steak back that I would be berated by the waitress. Then at the end of our meal she plops down some chocolate as we still had full drinks and asks if she can get us anything else....i asked my son if he wanted dessert and she looks at me like I am an idiot..."oh no, we don't serve dessert that's why we dropped of the chocolate "....well, if we all had drinks why are you asking if we want anything else? I won't go back.unless I have to but I won't order a steak if I can't get it the way I want it. I think if you pride yourself in your steaks you would work with the customer to try to get it where they like it.

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

Excellent service for a busy Valentines Day dinner. Steak was so tender and cooked to perfection…read more We had the Brussel sprouts which were drenched in Balsamic and olive oil and the Asparagus. Service was just wonderful. The atmosphere was superb, we were near the kitchen, and it just rolled along. Pricey but worth every penny. Then we had the chocolate lava cake which we were so full but every bite was taken by the four of us.

I started with a delicious blueberry lemon drop martini w extra blueberries. My fiance got the old…read morefashioned which he said was the best thing about his entire meal. Fantastic bread and champagne butter. Tasty scallops. I ordered 3 sauces for dipping - Bernaise, Diablo, and red pepper. All were excellent, but if i had to pick a favorite, it would be the bernaise. Excellent Flemings potatoes Then, I had a very good moscato and finally the lava cake. My fiance liked his filet and shrimp ok. He said neither were out of this world but they were not bad. He prefers pine club steak, but we come here because I like the seafood.

I am on an enchilada tour at Sonora. They have so many options I can try a new one every visit. And…read moreI shall! Everything I've had here has been great. This place is a severely underrated gem.

Sonora Grill Seafood Steak Bar & Grill…read more A note on stars; Sonora Grille is on Burkhardt, and in a small strip mall; I am not inclined to award a strip mall restaurant 5 stars; however.... PULPO BRASAS v PULPO KORA Our server suggested Brasas because she thought Kora was too spicey for us - bad advice - we recommend Kora. What does octopus taste like? Not chicken, not lobster, not...; octopus taste like octopus, and Sonora Grill offers best octopus in Dayton. Began researching Yelp for special Birthday restaurant - usually goto Flemings, Oceano, and/or similar properties. Travel Tip: do check menu Spanish definitions to avoid order errors. An advantage of residing in the Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area is the fact that there are several dining options and Sonora Grille was not on our radar. Also there seems to be a healthy turnover of restaurant properties, and we do attempt to be aware of our options. Our search: Yelp Best Seafood restaurants Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area. One expects Jays and Oceano to be listed; however, there are a few which we would not list. Reviews and ratings can be subjective, and personal preferences may vary; we have no interest in sports bars or "loud" fried food eateries. We can depend upon Yelp whilst researching: Here are 5 Star Reviews for Sonora. Several of these reviews encouraged us to visit Sonora Grill Seafood Steak Bar & Grill. Phenomenal and authentic food... Best tasting OCTOPUS, in Ohio of all places!! Did not expect a fancy seafood place inside of a latin market! I was looking for the perfect place that serves steak and seafood for my husband's birthday..... This place is a hidden gem.... Best food I have ever had in Ohio, great service as well.... We have studied the menu and our plan: FRITURAS DE MAR 21.99 bring 2 small plates to divide Calamari rings, octopus pieces, and seasoned shrimp coated in crispy flour, served with tartar and chipotle dressing. CALDO BIRRIA -- 20.99 serve in two bowls Caldo birria, also known as birria en caldo, is a rich and flavorful Mexican stew that has gained immense popularity for its tender meat and savory broth. PULPO BRASAS 28.99 Perfectly cooked in a butter marinade with garlic, soy sauce, and chipotle served with rice and salad. Mounted on corn husks. FILETE NAYARIT 24.99 Curvina fillet covered with shrimp, octopus, and garlic bell peppers served with rice and salad. Pasta del Mare Seafood mix cooked in tomato sauce, onion with fettuccine pasta. Churro's We do expect to request take away boxes following dining. Throughout our 60 year relationship, my wife enjoys desert as an appetizer, and today is no exception. The Churro's are delivered in a flash; we discovered this special treat nearly 50 years ago during an expedition to Spain and Portugal. The very best Churro's were prepared by roadside vendors, and our friends, Bill and Ellen Rose agreed. I also requested that CALDO BIRRIA be served prior to the entrees, and this is a delightful dish. As experienced Sunday Diners, we arrive at 11:00am to avoid the "church rush." Church folks have not yet discovered this excellent venue. Venue: a distinct Hispanic dining event; large, well-lighted restaurant with very loud music - we encouraged management to decrease volume. Sophia was our delightful young server; her English was passable; she did not quite understand why my wife wanted churros as an appetizer, but the churros soon came, and my wife observed that these taste like Spain. Sonora Grille reminded us of some fine restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. My dear wife finally elected CAMARONES AL GRILL, and we offer 5 stars to menu and to dining. Overall a Five Star experience; pays to get off the beaten path. Following lunch, my wife suggests an Open House to view Benham Grove venues for an upcoming event. Next she opts for a Sunday Estate Sale....

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.

Great, expansive divey bar. Both artisanal and low cost beers. Became my go-to during a trip to…read moreDayton.

Old school vibe with TouchTunes. We played country and fit right in. Great place with good people…read moreas we visited from Ohio north.

Consistently great food and fantastic servers! Love the…read morewalleye and crab cakes. Lori is the best!!!

We come every year for my husbands and now my mom's birthday(twice a year) since we live in…read moreCincinnati. The wait is quite painful since it's such a small restaurant. The bar is always standing room only packed. If it's a cold night, you might have to wait outside. Once you are seated it is easy breezy. Servers are exceptional. Food is exquisite.

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.

Absolutely delicious food and a very fun atmosphere!! So many great options that all looked…read moreabsolutely fantastic. I ended up ordering the 8 oz sirloin with grilled shrimp and was so glad I did - so delicious and a great portion. For sides, I ordered the mashed potatoes and green beans, both which were fantastic! Madisyn was our server and she was so sweet! She had the best recommendations and was so helpful. She made our experience the great one it was. So excited to have this Texas Roadhouse as one of our new go-to's.

Haven't eaten on years, though I used to dine here often when I was working cause its close to…read morebase. But it was a family birthday and they requested here. Hot rolls with cinnamon butter comes out early on. I don't usually eat bread, but make an exception here. Soooo good. We really enjoyed them with a bottle of red wine very reasonably priced. We all had steak, and it was PDG. And reasonable as well. Service was excellent. No wonder it was packed. Guess we'll go back sooner rather than later. Probably for lunch. The ambiance isn't for a date night...its very casual and large families rule here....very noisy

I came here with a group of eight to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday. We had reservations…read morefor a Saturday evening, which was good because we heard other people being told there was a two hour wait. I loved the old school supper club vibes -- low lighting, dark wood interior. Our server left a bit to be desired. She wasn't particularly engaged or helpful, and I had to ask her if I could provide my allergen information when placing our order because she didn't ask. I also had to ask for my horseradish sauce that I ordered when my entree arrived. I ordered my prime rib medium rare and it was more on the rare side, but not so much that I sent it back. There is a ton of food with each entree -- salad, sides, rolls. I loved the dill ranch dressing on the salad and would have taken a bottle of that to go. Server was agreeable about splitting the check a few ways, which was helpful. Overall, I can see the appeal as a Dayton institution, but this wouldn't be my first choice for a dinner out if I'm back in the area.

Love this restaurant. Food, service and price is on point…read more Always specials...Last one was a home made soup that had me wanting to pick the bowl. Husband and I always split a shrimp cocktail cause its big enough to share Steaks are featured, and in my opinion they're better than the Pine Club. Seafood is also excellent. Never tried dessert here cause I'm already filled up! Make reservations ahead of time cause it fills up quickly.

Grist is by far the best restaurant in Dayton Ohio…read more Very consistently amazing. So hard to choose from the menu... everything is so great. Definitely don't forget dessert...

Unbelievable spot in downtown Dayton. Grist is an Italian eatery with pasta, salads, sandwiches and…read morepastries. The Italian Stallion sandwich is too good to be true! The bread is a treat in itself! Top it off with some black truffle chips and you're set! I cannot wait to go back. Where's the 6 stars on Yelp?