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    Meadowlark Restaurant

    4.1 (403 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Delicious soup of the day: green pea mint
    Valerie W.

    VERY late on finishing up this review, but add my name to the list of BIG fans of this popular "elevated" eatery. Something for just about everyone here, veg. to pescatarian to meat eater. Though it's on the "higher end" side, I appreciate that it didn't feel "stuffy," nor full of itself or pretentious. We made a last minute decision to eat here on a Tuesday evening, and were **lucky** to get a table pretty quickly, as it was pretty busy. Checked out the menu, and I decided to go for the soup of the day, a creamy pea soup with mint (ok, not as FABULOUS as I thought it would be...) and the Vietnamese noodle salad, which was WONDERFUL!! My friends both got fish entrees (walleye and trout) and we shared the roasted red beet appetizer, which was also WONDERFUL... (Beets are my FRIEND!!) Their menu is super creative, changes with the seasons, and will make you want to try one of almost everything. Cocktails are wonderfully creative, my sangria was AWESOME, and your only STRUGGLE here will be trying to narrow down your choice from all the GREAT options!! Not an "every day" place, but I'd come here for a "special occasion" 1000x quicker than any of the fancier, "upper crust," old school "institutions" that seem to survive on their reputations (and sky-high prices) without close to the same ZING of the Meadowlark!!

    Filet mignon
    Haley G.

    We had a great time here. We got a few cocktails and they were all high quality. I tried the filet mignon. All of the food was great. The service was nice and friendly! I didn't realize this was a kid friendly restaurant (their kids menu seems neat!) so we will definitely return with our kids!

    Georgia Ruben
    Paul W.

    I really loved the food here. I ordered the Georgia ruben. This is a turkey Ruben sandwich with coleslaw. I ordered the garlic fries as my side which were incredibly delicious. My wife totally enjoyed her salmon which was cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned on top of a healthy lettuce mix NOT the cheap iceberg. Also several people ordered the grilled cheese options. I must also say the service was impeccable

    Fish sandwich and garlic fries
    Joey S.

    A friend invited me to lunch as we were both in the area. Okay I was 25 minutes north but it was far out of my way heading home. The parking lot appeared to be full, but the restaurant was not packed. We were seated as soon as we walked in. Offered drinks, then looked over the menu. I was deciding between the chicken pot pie and the fish sandwich. I went fish which at least for this visit was perfect. I will have to try the pot pie next time. The service was wonderful and our waitress did a great job. I also shared a Boston cream pie with a friend and I will have to say it wasn't my favorite. That isn't to say it wasn't good. It just wasn't my favorite. I am not going to lower my rating because everything else was very tasty and the garlic fries, worth it. The inside is decorated somewhere between food magazine and country inn. But overall a very nice place to enjoy a meal. Stop in if you are in the area.

    My beautiful wife getting ready to enjoy her shrimp and grits
    Carl P.

    Ok so we were informed today of this restaurant- well first of all for anyone within 50 miles of this place NEEDS to make it a destination! My wife and I were greeted at the door by the hostess who seated us- great service- our server was Vincent, if I owned a restaurant he would be working there- absolutely impeccable service and with an amazing personality- which nowadays you cannot find. Now the food, garlic chicken and shrimp and grits !!!! Over the top excellent!!! Hats off to the chef. So for all of you looking for a Dayton/Kettering gem , this is it. We will become regulars without a doubt . The restaurant had a very comfortable, cozy and very down to earth feel

    Garlic Fries
    Christopher F.

    We had a very nice dinner here last night. It was my first visit she the server was helpful with suggestions. We started with the Garlic Fries. Hot and delicious. I had the everything salmon. The fish was cooked to a perfect mid rare but the everything topping had a bit of a burnt flavor in the garlic. I think I get the same thing when I have that type of bagel so it's probably just me. I ate every bite. Don't sleep in the veggies and potatoes. Both incredible. We finished off with a freshly brewed cup of coffee and the lemon tiramisu. If there was booze in the cake I didn't taste it but it was incredible. Will go back on my next visit to Dayton.

    Joe K.

    Very good food, but outrageously expensive... We lived in Dayton for 4 years, but surprisingly never made it to Meadowlark. The restaurant is a nice place (very outdated and could use a facelift), with outstanding food and service. Everything we had was outstanding, but the prices are ridiculous... $225 for 3 people. While we loved the food and service, not sure that we'll go back as we could eat at other establishments of equal quality and lesser price.

    Roasted Poblano chili
    Jeff G.

    I wasn't always the biggest fan but I have recently become that. Now I'm the DUKE! Haha I love their sister store Wheat Penny and felt in needed to give these guys another shot. I've mostly been eating lunch here which I think they have some great options. Their garlic parm fries are amazing. Tonight we joined friends for dinner. They had a trout saltimbocca on their special menu and I really enjoyed that. It was flaky and flavorful. The mashed potatoes were also good and nicely seasoned. The mixed vegetables were just ok. A little on the mushy and cold side. It happens. My girlfriend has the ricotta tacos with beans and rice and was very happy with it. We shared a nice bottle of wine. The service is always good here. Luis, the bartender, is great! They have a decent amount of parking. The building is a little rough on the outside. Inside is always nice and clean. I love how they rotate local artist work on the walls and it's for sale.

    That's how good the frites were
    Johanna G.

    Last night we decided to go back to Meadowlark after an extended hiatus. While I still wish their menu would offer more seasonal dishes, our food was executed very well. The garlic frites were very good and garlicky! My husband said his carbonara was outstanding, best in town! My Caesar with grilled chicken was good, a little witty from the heat of the chicken, but tasty. The highlight of the evening was our bartender Mona, pure sunshine!

    Yukon potatoes
    Amy J.

    I don't get the hype of this place. It's basically a glorified Bob Evans meets Cracker Barrel. Catering to the older folks (not meant to be offensive). The decor is boring, the napkins are overused and outdated, and the menu is a bit odd. There are frying pans used as light fixtures and the room we were in was very bright. Some things to note about our meal: Chewy steak - asked for medium but it was closer to rare and we both had a hard time chewing it. It just kept going and going. I stopped eating it after a few bites. Dry risotto balls - this was an appetizer that came with some marinara sauce, but the insides of the risotto balls were very dry and lacked flavor. I'd suggest adding a nice melty cheese to give it some gooey goodness. Asked for Yukon potatoes but got hot mashed potatoes (although our kind server fixed this which is great) Decent cocktails! This was the best part of the meal. I really enjoyed the two cocktails I ordered. I would have gone up and tipped the bartender if I had any cash. Quality ingredients and I could taste the liquor (which is a good thing for me). The service was good, no complaints there. I wouldn't be opposed to going back if a friend or family member chose It, but I won't be actively deciding to go there any time soon.

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    I do not recommend hosting events here. Terrible customer service by staff/coordinators. A lot of added fees without explanation.

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    Food and service was excellent! It was a very nice atmosphere. It was also affordable!!

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    Such an unimposing cute place. Food was delicious and service was great! Will definitely be back.

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    6.5 mi
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    What a great brunch spot! The hostess was a delight sharing with us the history of the building…read more Our server was great. Attentive. Food was good. I wouldn't order the $60 mimosa carafe. They got us there. I would just order a bottle of prosecco and a glass of oj for the mimosa esthetic lol Definitely will go back!

    Location: 45 W 4th Street, Dayton Ohio Website:…read morehttps://www.table33dayton.com Menu: see website Hours: see website Parking: valet available, street parking (metered) This venue is constantly raising the bar. A favorite for brunch, we booked dinner for a Friday night. Phenomenal experience celebrating the holidays with a small group of family and friends. We already loved Table 33 for lunch or brunch, but had never experienced their dinner menu.... Now, it's our favorite Dayton-area restaurant for any meal, snack, or cocktail. (Do not sleep on their wine list though, fabulous assortment and available for retail purchase) Friday night dinner reservations and we were floored with the recent dining room updates - including new dining venues off a hallway, each with its own unique decor (including a unique chandelier in each) and a truly decadent and unexpectedly private environment. Seating for 4 and above in the varying spaces. After dinner, we booked the guaranteed add-on table reservation at the adjacent venue, 'The Dessert Room'. A well-appointed room with a European decor and upbeat music settles you in for a delightful list of desserts, from gelato and macarons to pies and cakes, and a nice coffee, port, wine, or cocktail menu. The service is amazing. The food and cocktails, phenomenally good. The venue? Truly gorgeous. The owner is reinventing another adjacent property next to 'The Dessert Room', currently a mix of a Mexican fare (bowls, burritos) and tequila. Previously a coffee shop, interested to see what it ends up being to tie these venues together.

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    Love the decor

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    Gourmet Grilled Cheese | sourdough bread, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, goat cheese, aioli, pickled onions

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    4.0(167 reviews)
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    My wife and I travel often so many of my YELP reviews are for places quite far from our home state,…read moreOhio. A friend who knows that I like to find good little restaurants, many off them beaten path, told me about the restaurant at the General Denver Hotel in Wilmington, OH. We decided to take the short drive from Cincinnati to Wilmington to check it out. This is the kind of place I would consider a HIDDEN GEM. I love that the restaurant is located in an old hotel, in small town. We sat in the bar area ( I think there must be a larger room also). Our waitress was terrific. We weren't finished with our original diet Pepsis when she delivered new drinks. Now the food. It was delicious. We ordered Clam Chowder and we each had a Lamb Burger with home made Saratoga Chips. The Lamb Burgers were out of this world. This is a great little getaway so we will be back!

    As a local company we try to support our local community. We had international guest visiting and…read morethought a nice dinner at the local historical General Denver would be nice. Unfortunately, the experience was not. The waitress was great on checking in with us and providing drinks, receiving our dinners took over an hour and out of 12 dinners, they were either over cooked, under cooked, or cold. On top of that they had someone else other than our waitress try to bring out the meals and had everyone's order mixed up. Beautiful facility however the service does not meet expectations.

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    General Denver Bourbon exclusively bottled for the General Denver

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    Corner Kitchen

    4.2(308 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Ambiance was jazzy and modern and clean…read more Service was fast and meets expectations. We got the foccacia, which was 10/10 (just wished they gave more bread!) We also go the chorizo a la vodka which was 9/10 We lastly got the cheeseburger which was 7/10, good ingredients but have had better tasting burgers. Everything tasted fresh and was locally sourced. We would come back again!

    There wasn't anything inherently wrong with our meal at Corner Kitchen but it was just mediocre…read more Perhaps part of the reason is that we went early to try out the Happy Hour they were promoting and we were the only people in the restaurant. The decor looked more drab and like a diner than I expected. I assumed it would be more like the other hip, upscale restaurants in the Oregon District. We started with cocktails, an espresso martini and an old fashioned, that were very good...my husband commented that it was one of the best old fashions he's had in a while. We then ordered 3 small plates from their Happy Hour menu to share. The shrimp and grits were tasty but only 2 shrimp, even for a small plate, seems skimpy. The charcuterie was some grilled bread, a very small amount of cheddar cheese and sliced salami, some jam, and "pickled vegetables" which were grated carrots and two slices of jalapeno in a condiment cup. The poutine was just odd. Instead of a beef gravy and cheese curds on top of fries, it was deconstructed: a bowl of gray mushroom gravy with a small pile of fries and fried cheese curds. Overall, it was a decent meal and the server was good, but I wouldn't choose it above any of the other restaurants in the area.

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    Mushroom quesadilla! Nom nom nom

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