Dayton Restaurants

This is a wonderful place to go for an unbelieveable steak. The ambience is relaxing (they say back in the day the Dayton Mafia used to meet here). Service is outstanding. You never have to worry about looking fpr a server, because they will have you taken care of before you know you need something.

There is a security guard that patrols the parking area, so safety is not an issue.

You walk in these beautiful stain glass doors and that sets you in the mood for the rest of your dining experience.

As far as dress, we were dressed work casual, but did see some people in jeans and some in suits.

Favorite Dish: They are known for thier steaks and thier "princess ribs". The ribs aren't normal ribs. They are rib meat served on skewers, tender and tasty. But, I would highly suggest the steaks. I got the filet and rib combo and my mouth is still in awe. The hubby got a 20 oz Kansas City Sirloin that was done to perfection. Not one bit of fat could be found on it. One of the other girls in our group got filet tips in mushroom sauce. There was so much mushroom sauce the hubby poured some of it on his steak just for bonus points. We all left happy, relaxed, and very happy tummies! The house dressing is a garlic parmesan dressing. It is excellent, but should come with a warning label (My breath was toxic after it for the rest of the night). One of the other guys got the ranch dressing and he said it was the best ranch dressing he had ever had.

This place is mixed between a McDonalds and Sports Bar. Inside is a bar and several television sets playing a variety of sports channels. You have to order your meal at a counter and pay and take your meal to your seat. You also have to get your drinks from the bar. Seems kinda weird but it cuts the cost of the food as they don't have to pay servers. Great concept but you need good wings to keep the people coming back.

Favorite Dish: WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh and BEER!
The wings are plentiful and you have many many many choices of sauces for your wings.

Unlike most Chinese restaurants in this area, this place has authentic, rather than formulaic, food. It's not the order-by number, 200+ choices that we've come to expect. The decor is minimal, but very interesting, showcasing some of the owner's pieces from China. Service has always been outstanding, and they have a small wine list too.

It's adjacent to an ice cream parlor, and there's a small, cheaper movie theater just up the street. There are various shops and restaurants (even a few bars/coffeehouses) around Troy's fountain square, so you can make an evening "out of the city" by coming up here. It's probably less than 30 minutes from Dayton.

Favorite Dish: My favorite is "flaming chicken"...I can't remember what it's called...but they light it up w/diluted 151, and it's GREAT. Lots of vegetables, huge portion, amazing flavor. The noodle dishes are really good too...and a rare find at most places. My family is addicted to the soups--my sister goes crazy for the corn soup.

This place is open 24 hours, it has a counter and some booths, and the doughnuts are super cheap. Atkins dieters, be damned!

They have seasonal choices like pumpkin doughnuts, and a big selection of cruellers and fritters, that you won't find at a lot of places. Of course, they sell milk, coffee, and juice too.

Favorite Dish: My favorite doughnuts are custard-filled, or with jimmies (sprinkles).

This place is the real deal. The owners live a mile from the place, and all five family members (plus the occassional cousin) work there. Places like this are hard to come by now, what with the advent of corporate whores like Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, and Big Boy...this one has survived for over 16 years.

The menu has burgers, salads, spaghetti, some steak, grilled and fried chicken, pork chops, sandwiches, "down home" stuff like chicken friend steak, liver and onions, and hot shots/manhattans, fish, and incredible home-made desserts. Surprisingly enough, there are a several vegetarian and even a couple vegan (spaghetti, salad, side dishes) options. There's also great breakfast (my favorite meal), and they open at 5:30am....

Favorite Dish: The battered cauliflower is awesome...the best I've ever had. This place is famous for the all-you-can-eat fish on Fridays and Wednesdays...it's really good. The burgers are hand-pattied, comparable to Fuddrucker's, but without the hefty price tag. As an added bonus, this place uses cholesterol-free frying oil, and will cook your food without oil...as well as fulfilling most other special requests.

The biscuits and gravy is the best EVER, and I loooove the entire breakfast menu. It's super cheap too, and they make custom omelets. Desserts too...yum...if you're a chocolate fan, have the BIG FAT chocolate cake...it's HUGE!!! and soooo good.

This place is great. There are multiple locations in the area now, and they all have black and white photos on the walls of the various famous people who have dined there. In addition to pizza, they have hoagies/grinders/subs (whatever you want to call them), chips, and I believe some salads. The crust is pretty thin, the pizza's sliced into small squares, and the toppings go all the way to the edge. It's delicious! All through college, I'd have to hit a Marion's on my breaks back home.

This isn't super-cheap pizza, but you definitely get quality, and a mound of toppings. It's worth it.

The smoking and non-smoking sections are clearly separated, beer is served, and you don't have to tip here, since you order everything at the counters (pizza at one, beverages at the other).

Favorite Dish: I always get a pizza with ham and sausage. Their ham is like chipped/shredded, and it's the crumbly sausage...not that ball-looking stuff that most places have. The only place I know that I can get that combination.

Jay's is a local institution. Their seafood is SO fresh, and the menu is pretty innovative, while still serving old stand-bys. Steaks and chicken are also available. The desserts are to die for! The building is old, with a huge wood bar. Service is a little slow for some people, but I didn't mind...it gave me time to talk with my friend and enjoy the atmosphere.

Favorite Dish: The seared tuna steak...fresh and delicious, and the sauce is drizzled on the plate, rather than drowning the delicious fish.

I also enjoyed the blackened tilapia when I had it.

The interior of this restaurant is stunning. It's in an old building, with exposed brick and rafters. Carved wood accents the bar and dining room. Very classy, visually rich.

Service is fairly attentive, good, but nothing special.

The food is good. It isn't the best or most authentic Thai I've ever had, but it is very good food. As Dayton's only Thai restaurant, they could certainly do a lot worse and still draw return customers. I am a fan of the noodle dishes, while most of my friends prefer the various curries. You can choose your spiciness on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being almost sweet and the 10 of some dishes burning your cheeks and gums. Friends who have tried the sushi report that it's very good. However, there are several other Japanese restaurants in the Dayton area that are probably more authentic. Also, almost the entire menu is available as vegetarian.

Overall, I've recommended this restaurant to many people, and have brought several "virgins" to Thai 9 for their first experience with the cuisine of Thailand.

Favorite Dish: Pad Wun Sen...I love the thin, clear noodles! The vegetables and your choice of chicken, pork, tofu, or shrimp are cooked just right, and it's always arrived hot and well-presented. The peanuts and bean sprouts make for a nice crunchy accent.