Relaxed atmosphere. Order at bar, pickup food from window. Good beer. My burger was solid.read more

The Wandering Griffin 3725 Presidential Drive,…read moreBeavercreek, Ohio (937) 369-0133 www.wanderinggriffin.com Facebook: Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant Due to an **unholy alliance** between two of my favorite things -- **coffee and my MacBook ** -- on the Lord's Day , #R#RIP I found myself making an **unexpected pilgrimage to Beavercreek**. Side note: Whatever happened to the good ol' days when you walked into a store, grabbed a computer, paid, and left? Now it's a **seven-step Apple ritual**: 1 Find a computer 2 Make an appointment 3 Hope it exists 4 Wait 5 Wait more 6 Sell soul 7 Possibly donate blood, maybe a semen sample. Get it together, Apple. I survived the Apple Store -- despite being the **only guy without a man bun or wearing a toboggan indoors** -- and after selling my financial future, I needed **lunch and beer**. Preferably both. Immediately.Also... content doesn't write itself. ‍ Enter Beavercreek I know the usual suspects: Cheesecake Factory, Black Rock (when I want to *feel* wealthy), BJ's (my favorite), City Barbecue. But I wanted something **new**. Something **different**. Something that might **judge me less**. Yelp sent me spiraling. So many options near the Creek of Beavers . I briefly considered *The Last Queen*, but then remembered **we fought a war to escape England**. #Merica #Next And then I found it... **The Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub**. First of all -- **Griffins**. Half lion. Half eagle. All attitude. Basically, the spirit animal of anyone ordering a beer flight at 11am. #TwelveStepProgram First Glance Right across from Wright State -- clearly targeting the college crowd and confused grandparents babysitting in bars. #IsawYou #BabyInABar **Beer Menu:** Large. IPA-heavy. Hop-forward. Hippie-adjacent. **Food Menu:** Deep-fried happiness. Pretzels. Nachos. Cheese curds. Spinach dip. Cheese tots. Cracklins that triggered childhood flashbacks of my grandma and Helfrich Grocery on Delaware Street. #Cracklins #TakeMeBack Salads -- for health nuts or the wives of the guys eating all this fried nonsense. Pizzas galore -- including *Meatzilla* because subtlety is dead. **Kids Meals** -- because nothing says "family-friendly" like toddlers in a bar. *"You got a baby... in a bar."* Sweet Home Alabama vibes. #SweetHomeAlabama **Burgers & Sandwiches:** Everything from classic cheeseburgers to a **plant-based Beyond Burger**, which is proof that **American society is collapsing one fake beef patty at a time**. #WhereIsTheBeef And then... **THE BEAST BURGER** Elk. Boar. Bison. Wagyu. Basically, Noah's Ark between two buns. Self-Service Warning Yes, you order. Yes, you pick it up. Yes, you bus your own table. I almost bailed. If I wanted to clean up after myself, I'd eat at home with my **very capable air fryer**. But then I remembered... **I don't have elk, boar, bison, or wagyu in my freezer**. And I'm definitely not rich enough to casually eat Wagyu. So here we are. Beer Flight Review Because Apple-induced financial trauma requires alcohol. - Smooth Griffin Pilsner- Fruity, fizzy, borderline seltzer vibes. - Peace Pale Ale- Honoring the Dayton Peace Accords. Noble. Forgettable. - Don't Worry Be Hippie - I hate hippies... but this was my favorite. Irony tastes hoppy. - Winter Gold Lager - Fine. Existed. Left an aftertaste. Overall? Meh. I'll stick with my **BJ's Jeremiah Red**. The Beast Burger Experience Half-pound monster. Beer cheese. BBQ sauce. Blue cheese (which I forgot to remove and shockingly didn't hate). Bacon crumbles. Onion ring the size of a life preserver. Messy. Two hands. Napkins everywhere. Onion ring was . The meat? Honestly... I couldn't tell elk from boar from bison from wagyu -- but it was **good**, different, and worth stepping outside my comfort zone. Also salty. Deliciously salty. Hope your blood pressure is under control. #OrderLotsofBeer Final Thoughts Don't let the self-service scare you off. It's not terrible. Just... different. Lots of food. I wasn't able to finish my fries. If you know me, this is a lot - I'm a founding member of the clean plate club. Pricey? Yep. $30 later, I felt it. Service? Minimal. You see two people. After that, you're on your own, champ. Plenty of seating. Great for groups. Bring your checkbook. Let's Talk About the REAL Test... The Restroom Now, let's address the unsung hero of any dining experience, especially for a man pushing 50 who just crushed a long drive, a bottle of water, and a flight of beers. Yes... the restroom. Gentlemen, I'm happy to report that The Wandering Griffin passes the bathroom test with flying colors. The restroom was immaculate, which already puts it ahead of about 70% of establishments serving beer. Plenty of urinals -- no awkward waiting, no weird eye contact, no life choices being questioned. Just efficiency.

Our server Amber at Mackenzie River recommended we stop here. It was a cold and snowy night and the…read morebar gave off a nice cozy feel. The bartenders were very friendly and made us feel welcome, as we were visiting the area for an event at the Air Force Museum. Mikey was great and kept our drinks flowing. We met a nice local couple there, Monty and Stephanie I believe were their names. We had a nice conversation with them about bourbon, as we are from Ky, and other libations. I played some Keno and also the pull-tabs. They also have a large selection of dart boards, pool tables, and a Skee-ball machine. We had already eaten dinner at MacKenzie River, but after a couple of hours there we ordered their cheeseball, which was excellent. Their other food offerings looked good too. I highly recommend stopping in here if you're ever in the Beavercreek area. They have a large selection of bourbon and craft beer. We will definitely be back the next time we are visiting the area.

This is a bar with good food. Richelle said the fish and…read morechips were fantastic and this is now her preferred place to get fish and chips. They let you choose tots or fries. The wings were perfectly breaded, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The porn sauce was excellent. When I mixed the porn sauce with the BBQ sauce I got the heat level I like. Service time was good. You order at the bar then wait, there is no wait staff, so order your drinks at the bar. You want more food or drinks go back to the bar. It's a popular bar so atmosphere was semi loud.

Nice neighborhood dive bar! Perfect place for darts…read more I will return here soon. Nice atmosphere. Great service.

Nice neighborhood bar offering darts gaming n fun with real people who care. Host dart tournaments…read moreand so much more. Fun place to unwind

Tickets has been my all-time favorite spot in the Dayton/Fairborn area for years. The service is…read morealways friendly and quick, and the food never disappoints. The Greek Hot Plate is our go-to, but the wings and burgers are excellent as well. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and I've loved it ever since P.S. Don't forget to try the baklava for dessert!

This is a local place we've been visiting for over 35 years. Back in the '90's, we used to meet…read morethere on Friday nights after the high school football games. Dozens of high school kids, band members and parents met up and ate a late dinner. One of my favorite foods is the Gyro on pita bread with homemade tzatziki sauce. My husband's favorite is the wings. They also make great hamburgers. They used to sell amazing baklava, but the owner who was responsible for that has mostly retired. They were recently bought from the original owners, and the couple of times we've visited, they seem to be using the same recipes. The service is great and they recognize us as regulars. The ambience is fun - there are lots of old fashioned metal signs on the walls, pictures of Wright-Patt, sports items like snowshoes, and beer signs. It's definitely worth a visit!

First time in, I came in for lunch. The place is very clean and all staff I interacted with were…read morefriendly and helpful. I came in expecting average lackluster chain beer. I was surprised and happy to see theirs is quality. Tried a flight of 4, 3 were their own brews. Also got a personal pizza which came with a side or salad and a pizookie. It was part of the lunch special. Reasonably priced too! The salad I chose was fresh, nothing wilted and it has a variety of lettuce types (not only iceberg or romaine). For the salted caramel pizookie. Yum! Also, do yourself a favor and get the couscous cheese balls. You won't regret it. Cheers! I'll be back soon.

Busy Sunday afternoon, Super Bowl Sunday, in fact. Place was packed, but party of 4 sat with just…read morea few minutes wait. Quick, attentive service with app recommendations and quick drink delivery. Food was as expected.. upscale bar food with a flair. Wings were exceptional today. Service was attentive without being annoying. Tried the Butterfinger Pizooki.. meh. Chocolate/chocolate is still the best combo and I'll die on that hill. :)

Decent selection of liquor, great wine selection, and they are working on their beer selection…read more They lack in the local crafts. Don't expect help from the workers, they are usually too busy or they don't know anything. A pretty typical class VI.

I thought about giving a 1 star but decided to be nice. Slow service, gnats, multiple items on the…read moremenu that are unavailable, missing ingredients, cold food, overly salty food, etc... The worst part this was our first time there and we had a party of 5 for my father-in-law's birthday and had all these issues. I seriously doubt we will be back.

I say this a fair amount while traveling when I find a gem of a place that I wish could be closer…read moreto me. BUT this brewpub, with a full bar is a fantastic place to stop for a drink and food. I don't have anything to eat (still vegetarian) but the barbecue smelled amazing! I adore our server! She quickly took us to a table, offered menus, and paid close attention to the questions I had. Such a kind person! I wish I caught her name. I had a lovely West Coast IPA which she recommended. Great service and tasty beers. You (at least I ) can't ask for more!

Kind of today's answer to Hooters. You have to be young, skinny and beautiful to work here. Check…read morethe photos out. Many men dining here...not as many women. We are on a quest to find new places to eat, so when I saw it I headed in. Lots of animal heads on the walls and scantily glad servers. Lots of beer on tap. I wondered if they freeze with the Air conditioner on? They were all friendly. Menu looked good. I had mini tacos and he had a burger and fries. Both were PDG! Prices were in line with most places these days. I would eat here again...but wouldn't go out of my way to do so.

The service was good. My server was polite and attentive…read more I tried the smoked chicken wings, there was 0 smoke, those wings were PALE! They had a few grill marks on them but other than that and the sauce, no color, no smoke flavor. My house strawberry margarita on the other hand was delicious! My best friend got a sandwich, they said it was good. But like how can you mess up a turkey sandwich. So food was "meh" at best. Would probably only go back for drinks and appetizers

This is a long standing restaurant in Fairborn, OH. We sat at the bar and the bartender probably…read moreshould not be in hospitality. Was disappointed the Sangria was from a bottle and not homemade as this is an Italian restaurant. Got to our table and ordered the Italian Chef Salad. The salad was soooo good and the homemade ranch and peppercorn was also amazing. Our server was AWESOME! She was nice, friendly, prompt, and courteous! We ordered 2 small pizzas, the meat and supreme. OMGoosh, seriously I think this is the best pizza around! Highly recommend! A perfect ending to my date night with my hubby!

The pizza was delicious. Tried the pep hot honey ant the garlic as well as a pep, sausage ,…read moremushroom, and onion. The amount of toppings was huge and the taste was Top 5 of those I've had.

We went Friday night and karaoke was on fire for the night after a holiday. Only 1 bar tender but…read moreit was a medium to light crowd. Drinks were a little more expensive but the atmosphere was really nice the Air Force tribute was nice.

Now called Spririt(s) - Nice place with good people including barmaid. Outside music country…read moreflavor. Had a "drink" for the 1st time in awhile in honor of Boog's bbq! Hard to say but still lonely in Ohio, Too many counties I guess.