While heading to Buc-ee's today, I kept hearing people talk about Rip Rap Roadhouse having some of the best burgers around, so I decided to give it a try -- and I'm glad I did. First impression? It definitely gives off biker bar vibes from the outside, but once you step inside, it's way more welcoming and laid back than you'd expect. Good atmosphere, friendly people, and the kind of place that feels like a hidden local favorite. I ordered the Biker Burger, and it absolutely delivered. The burger was juicy, flavorful, cooked perfectly, and packed with great taste in every bite. You can tell they care more about making good food than trying to be fancy. If you're making the trip to Buc-ee's and want something local instead of chain fast food, Rip Rap Roadhouse is definitely worth the stop. Great burger, cool atmosphere, and one of those places you're happy you discovered by accident. read more

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Really cool place -- a classic on northside of Dayton & easy to access off of I-70 or I-75. Officially between Huber Heights & Vandalia but really just outside North Dayton off of Little York Road & Waggoner Ford. Classic tavern setting but great outside deck & patio. Room for live music and both bar & restaurant seating. Service is casual and friendly but efficient and smooth. Food is casual but barbecue and smoked wings are where it is at! Homemade kettle chips are good & the onion rings are real & crunchy! Beer is cold & plentiful, and the bar is stocked. When I am going from west to east or north to south, this and the Buckhorn Tavern are my two must haves! Highly recommend! read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Outside parking lot, main entrance and patio. Lots outside seating and the lawn concert area is behind the camera. - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

An absolute must visit if in the area. We were here on vacation visiting family, found this business on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Staff was super friendly and polite all the food was fantastic accommodated a last minute large party. The inside of the restaurant is just amazing with all sorts of vintage stuff to look on the walls highly recommend. Very casual and welcoming place read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Menu - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Stopped here today for lunch. I ordered the smash burger. It came on a very fresh toasted bun. The burger had two patties, American cheese, tomato, sautéed onion, pickle and mayo. The burger was a steak, chuck and brisket mix. It had great flavor. The burger was served with chips but I upgraded to fries. They were good, had a little bit of a crunch to them but not over done. The decor was biker influenced with some Harley Davidson designs. There was a function going on in the main dining area as it was closed off and full. We had to eat in the bar area which was fine. It had high top tables and bar seating. Our server was great and took care of us. Overall I would recommend this place. It had tons of parking and the food was good. read more

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Ask for Maddie to get great service! The food was excellent. And the music was awesome. We will be returning.

Would give 4 stars, but 1) music was very loud 2) didn't have my first choice menu item. BUT, the service was great, the restaurant ( and ladies room) was clean. The burgers and sandwiches we ordered were fresh, hot and tasty. It's a fun place to go and sit outside with a cold beer, but to today was too windy and too cold to do that. We enjoyed the ambiance inside. read more

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food was great - the chicken philly sandwich w/ chips. the chips were amazing. got one of the potato apps. didn't seem like much variety IMO. good selection of beer. 1st time & didn't know protocol. e went to the more 'formal' dining room where the 'wait to be seated' sing was. waited quite a while & was kind of snubbed when asked where to sit. then it took quite a while to even get a 'be w/ you shortly'. they were busy, i get it. but a little acknowledgement goes a long way. read more

Great food, reasonable prices and cool setting in an old barn, will definitely be back to try more!

This place surprised me in a big way. I was expecting a rough biker bar. The interior was quaint (actually really cozy all decorated for the holidays) and the outside patio looks outstanding for the summertime. Family atmosphere, decent food with good prices and friendly service. Lastly, thrilled I could bring my pup! I would absolutely stop back in. read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Side salad - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Appetizers were amazing...we had the loaded spuds, pretzel bites and midori sour and it did NOT disappoint at all. Entrees took an hour to come out and we're definitely not hot, barely even warm. Biker burger was nearly raw in middle. Not sure what happened, but apps were great and main meal needed work. read more

Cool spot to hang out. Got a really extensive food menu of beer food. Great service. Had a car meetup on a Friday night which was really cool. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Great location if your riding.parking lot is finished so NO gravel. Burger was good. Homemade kettle chips good. Everything seasoned. Would like to see a few more ounces to the party but the bun is proportioned well. read more

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The food is always great here! We tried the pizza for the first time last night, crispy crust, lots of ingredients, very very tasty! He happened to be at a table outdoors with some of the kitchen crew and appreciated the chat with them. Fun evening, spent out on the patio by the band. read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Deluxe pizza - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

We have had salads and pizza. This is a great place to sit outside and dine. Service is fast and friendly! Love the entertainment as well. Always busy! That tells you something! Attended class reunions here and had a blast. Great venue! read more

Great food and atmosphere! Fantastic staff and servers. Always a great night out for food and drinks.

The food was really good, I started with French onion soup and then had their smoked applewood wings with French fries and coleslaw The French onion soup was really good, some croutons were still crunchy and I love that! It was also flavorful! The smoked applewood wings was good but its better if you dip it in their bbq sauce and ranch Their coleslaw is probably the best coleslaw I've had it's giving KFC coleslaw vibe The service was good and the ambiance feels like Texas Roadhouse but family owned Small place and it gets busy. So plan ahead :) The prices on menu only reflects if paying in cash add 3% if paying with card read more

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This is our favorite place to go, usually once a week. The food is good, and the Boat Show beer is amazing. Friendly servers and nice environment. read more

This had been on our list of places to try for awhile! We enjoyed it. I had the Tequila Lime Chicken (8/10). The chicken and sauce were great but the Mexican rice could use a better flavoring. My husband had the meatloaf and rated it (9/10) and said it was the best he'd ever had. Our kids liked the Mac and cheese! The beers in the mason glasses were cool to me. We would return back here and try additional items! read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Tequila Lime Chicken - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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What a gem! Found it through Yelp, and we had the dog. Outside seating was fabulous, bikers bar for sure. We had a burger and beers. Clean bathroom, and everyone was so friendly. Weather was perfect, seating was great and alot of room to sit. Good music and just all around good food. Ended with the smoked wings and absolutely ok to bring the kids and dog. Just know a lot of bikes and really cool cars come through the parking lot. What a great find. Need to go and check them out. read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Great big and cold beers - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Pleasantly surprised by the dining room decor. The illusion of privacy in each booth was niicee. I ordered a children's breakfast because I wasn't real hunger. Surprise! A truly generous serving. Another evening we tried out the bar. Interesting decor here too. read more

The owner says, "The Rip Rap Roadhouse was founded on the belief that great food and great service at a reasonable price will get people to keep coming back, and hopefully, they'll tell their friends." I would say he's succeeded, I came back (this is my 2nd visit), and I'm telling my friends here. Visited today after soccer (there are soccer fields behind the restaurant). It was pretty crowded, but we got seated quickly and served promptly and courteously. Menu is pretty simple food but prepared thoughtfully and with care. This is my second visit; I don't remember what I ate during my first visit but today my daughter and I had a burger and fries, a fried bologna sandwich with housemade chips, and coleslaw. Nothing was phoned in and appeared made in-house. Even the coleslaw, which is an afterthought most places, was fresh and packed with flavor. There's even an ice cream shop in front, if you're up for that after your meal. Our server was hustling, but attentive. Prices were extremely reasonable. It is a roadhouse and a biker bar. But the environment was cool, dim, rustic, and inviting, particularly on a hot day. I live nowhere near here, but would visit again when next in the area. read more

What a great place! Searched for a good meal, while here for work. We found it! Had a couple of bologna sandwiches. They were great! Had the pot roast sandwich. Fantastic. The fries were good and crispy. We had the fried flour tortilla chips with salsa and queso. Man those chips were good. Our server was Adriana. She was watch you want as a server. Gave great suggestions on food and drinks. She was prompt and very nice. The building is nice inside. While we sat in the bar area, we ventured into the dining room to look at the fans. Thank you Adriana, we hope to return some day. read more

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Last time I was in, this place was undergoing serious construction under new management! This has always been a classic biker bar, but don't be surprised to see families or kids here too. The food is very good. There's often live music too, which makes a for a fun visit. Love the outdoor seating in the warmer months. read more

Classic Americana cuisine. The ice cream is insane though. Can't think of any place that compares.

Love this one of a kind Dayton landmark. The service is good and quick. For such a big place and at a busy time (Saturday evening) we were impressed with how good the service was. They make sure you are noticed and taken care of. I choose the pulled pork sandwich with tots and man was it good. They make their own BBQ and sauce and their taste is popping and oooo so good. I'd for sure buy their BBQ is they sold it. They BBQ was tender and just right. Why the tots, I mean can you mess up tots? The space has a huge outdoor seating area with a stage for music and many seating options, indoor bar/outdoor bar, under an umbrella or at a picnic table, high tables and chairs or not, shade or not, plus booths and tables inside as well. It's a unique spot, more of a biker bar that has become popular with the locals too. If you're looking for a kick back relax chill spot, the Rio Rap Roadhouse is a great spot. Now I've gotta go back and try their own unique shake shack. I've heard they are top notch. Give it a try, it's a great spot that is unique in the Dayton area. Keep up the quality RRR!! We loved it!!! read more

What a fun find on our way to Columbus! This place was unique! And busy!!! We had a variety of brunch and lunch entrees and everything was delicious and affordable. Standouts included the chili cheesesteak, southwest salad and gumbo, but everything was good. Service was slow, but they were slammed and we weren't in a hurry, so it was fine. I would love to go back in the summer when the outside areas and Shake Shack was open! read more

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Great service incredible atmosphere Friendly people. Art is worth the visit. The meatloaf is killer. Gotta have the ice cream after. And the live music adds to it all. The lunch menu is perfect read more

Fun place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy live music. Sat at the bar and enjoyed a delicious pulled pork sandwich with garlic street corn. Service was excellent. read more

Food has been good in the past. The last time the pulled pork was burnt it tasted just burnt not smoked could not eat it. They replaced it but the take out tasted the same. read more

Stopped here because it was semi-close to our route and it was well worth the stop! Had the meatloaf sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and smoked wings; everything was fantastic! read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Smoked wings with fries, meatloaf sandwich with garlic street corn - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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So how could I resist a place called the Rip Rap Roadhouse located on Rip Rap Road? It was a short visit and I think we only scratched the surface. It's like a complex- main bar building (a restored 19th century barn) with funky decor, lively atmosphere, patrons of all ages, friendly and prompt barmaids, lots of menu options, TouchTunes, and Sirius XM cranking 70s on 7; big outdoor patio, a second building that might be for events, an outdoor stage, a dog park area, another outdoor bar, bike night every Wednesday. And plenty of parking. Yeah I'd say there's a lot more to explore. The food was good. I took a chance and ordered the Rip Rap Chicken since I love goat cheese. I shy away from grilled chicken breast since I often find it dry- not here. Nice and juicy and the warm melty herbed goat cheese and soft sundried tomatoes really gave it a gourmet kick. Beautiful flavor blend. Nice dish. My husband wasn't too hungry and got the kid size burger which was not tiny, and I was craving that pretzel bun. Coleslaw was crisp and dilly. I heard great things about the meatloaf too. The seating was very comfy and they have purse hooks. Beer was served in Mason jars. Great first experience and hope to return. read more

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I haven't been here in years. I was So excited to have lunch outside on a beautiful day a couple weeks ago. Rip Rap is a cool restaurant/bar with a huge outdoor area that presents itself as a sort of biker bar. Don't let that shy you away because it really is a cool space. My friends and I started with big beers. Boat Show IPA is one of my favorite local brews and great on a warm day. For lunch I had the pulled pork sandwich with onion rings. They state that they are famous for the house made bbq sauce. It wasn't my favorite but ok. The pretzel bun that it came on though stole the show, so delicious! Overall, I enjoyed our experience at Rip Rap and I'm sure we'll be coming back! read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Boat Show IPA - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The food is delicious, the drinks are great, service is excellent and the atmosphere is super fun!

Cons: Cheesy potato hamburger lacked flavor. Even the cheeseburger lacked flavor. I use to love their burgers. The cheesy tots were waaaayy to salty but the waitress ordered us fresh ones with no salt. The bacon wrap breakfast burrito was nasty. The bacon on outside was still raw. Pros: porkchop were AMAZING. So juicy and tender. And those hog wheel... yum! Also both times going, both waitress i had were super nice and was on top of things. read more

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Let's just start out by saying, thanks but no Thanks. Went here this afternoon..... the PERKS, the water was nice and cold and the fried food was hot. All the other food was not hot came out cold and it sat untouched. Paid the bill tipped my waitress and left. Doesn't seem like customer service is their biggest priority. The grounds were nice. Great views. I'd say if you're in the area come here to drink ONLY. read more

This was a fun place to check out on a recent trip to Dayton. It is in a converted barn. But, the food is anything but rustic. They have some great dishes like steak, salmon, and salads. The menu was large with something for everyone and the place was overall just a cool feel. I found the prices to be fair. My steak was fantastic and my wife's smoked wings were great too. They have AMAZING homemade dressings and sauces too. The only thing I do not like that lost them a star is they do something odd where they put a cash and card price on the receipt with card being about 3% more the the menu price. Not a huge deal, but with the most of the population using card at this point it is probably time to just include that cost in the menu rather than add 3% to the end. Or provide a discount for cash from menu price rather than an add on. Seems like a weird way to make the menu price look a little lower. read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Peppercorn steak - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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This place is awesome. We got here and they had a live band, The Contenders, they are great. Even though they were very busy and it was hot out the servers were working hard to get everyone taken care of. Food was delicious, I had the Tequila Lime Chicken and my husband had the Biker Burger. Both were excellent! They are pet friendly outside but totally worth stopping or coming back to. read more

I have eaten here so many times and never been disappointed. But whoever makes the jambalaya has never had it before. Horrible Horrible! Rip Rap needs to remove this from their menu. I read more

The service was nice. The food was OK. The chips are not good. I think they sprinkle sugar on them which is not something I like and I was not forewarned on. my kids who are under 10 would not even need the chips. read more

Rip Rap Roadhouse - Burger burger. - American Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Great everything one of the best bars and restaurants North of town. A stones throw from my house. Very popular. Hit up the Shake Shack out front. So good. Craft draft beer is what I go for. read more