Explore where downtown Dayton eats, drinks, and goes out.

AC Lounge

124 Madison St.

Meet with business colleagues for dinner or mingle with new acquaintances over a bespoke cocktail at the AC Lounge. This elegant gathering place welcomes travelers to a sophisticated space beside the hotel lobby.

Little Fish Brewing Company

116 Webster St.

The "Dayton Station" location of this Athens, Ohio-based brewery features a unique, farm-to-table food menu in addition to its award-winning, rotating beers, often made from Ohio-grown indredients.

The Dayton Beer Company

41 Madison St.

DBC's downtown production brewery features a tap room and bier hall with dozens of craft beer taps, plus an outdoor biergarten, rooftop deck, and such in-house food as appetizers, wraps, and pizzas.

Warped Wing Brewing Company

26 Wyandot St.

This full-scale production brewery, inspired by Daytons history of invention, features a tasting room for sampling its selection of craft beers, cocktails, and sodas, with a wide variety of food available in house.

Coffee Chamber

130 W. Second St., Lobby

This convenient coffee and snack bar also offers soup, salads, and sandwiches for a quick break or lunch on the go.

Elevate Cafe & Bar

22 E. Fifth St.

Elevate Café & Bar is a modern boutique café concept designed to transition seamlessly from cafe by day to bar by night. Located within the Dayton Convention Center and compact in size, Elevate delivers a clean, contemporary, and welcoming experience that prioritizes quality, efficiency, and flexibility.

Emporium Coffee & Souvenirs

400 E. Fifth St.

An Oregon District coffee shop with Turkish roots, modern vibes, fresh coffee, global finds, and easy to-go-service.

The Book Worm Cafe

215 E. Third St.

The Book Worm Cafe offers drip coffee, smoothies, snacks, sandwiches, and more inside the Dayton Metro Library's Main Library location.

2nd Street Market

600 E. Second St.

Local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, and artisans fill this charming historical freight house. Reminiscent of European markets, it's alive with vendors, people and activity during market hours.

6888 Kitchen Incubator

32 S. Ludlow St.

A nonprofit commercial kitchen incubator dedicated to economic development, workforce training, and food justice. Located in the historic Dayton Arcade, the 6888 Kitchen is where culinary dreams take root and grow.

Salt Block Biscuit Company

115 E. Third St.

This bakery and cafe serves biscuits, cakes, cobblers, cookies, salads, small plates, sandwiches, entrees, sides, and more.

Bistecca

137 N. Main St.

Bistecca is an elegant Italian steakhouse that offers a carefully curated menu of Tuscan-inspired beef dishes and a wide selection of fine Italian wines. The stylish and comfortable space is reminiscent of an Italian home, with seductive lighting that adds to the sophisticated ambiance.

Coco’s Bistro

250 Warren St.

Approachable upscale American fare, in a warm and elegant atmosphere, with a range of seating and a large city patio.

Grist

46 W. Fifth St.

Grist features its pastas, sandwiches, and other food for lunch and dinner, along with fresh pasta, bread, sauces, pastries, and other provisions to purchase, plus frequent cooking classes and other events.

Lilys Bistro

329 E. Fifth St.

This Oregon District eatery and drinkery features three outdoor patios and a menu that combines American Southern dishes with eclectic Polynesian and tropical flavors, along with a tiki-inspired cocktail program.

Table 33

45 W. Fourth St.

An organic scratch kitchen serving classics with a twist, bringing a fresh approach to food & community in Dayton.

The Foundry

124 Madison St.

This spot on top of the AC Hotel Dayton features a wood-fired kitchen, bar, and outdoor rooftop patio for stunning views, drinks and good times. Its dishes hit familiar flavors and unexpected pairings.

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

515 Wayne Ave.

This pizza-centric restaurant features rustic, creative dishes and a bar that serves up fresh, handmade cocktails.

Canal Street Arcade & Deli

308 E. First St.

Classic arcade games and pinball machines, plus hearty, made-to-order deli sandwiches, all-day breakfast sandwiches, salads, pizzas, carryout staples, and a full bar with wine, cocktails, and craft beer taps.

The Silos

810 E. First St.

This food hall and beer garden on the site of historical grain silos features multiple bars, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, games, and food from four different vendors serving unique fare from inside shipping containers.

Agnes All Natural Grill

613 E. Fifth St.

From oxtail to jerk chicken to coco bread sandwiches, Agnes offers authentic Caribbean Cuisine with a healthier twist in a fast-casual atmosphere.

Arby’s

160 S. Patterson Blvd.

Roast beef sandwiches and other grab 'n go food.

Brixx Ice Company

500 E. First St.

Brixx features a wide range of bar food selections, including wings, sandwiches, beers, and more, plus a spacious outdoor patio near the Dayton Dragons stadium.

Choice Juice Boxx

31 S. St. Clair St.

Choice Juice Boxx offers cold-pressed, all-natural, raw juices and other holistic wellness-focused products.

Culture

416 E. Fifth St.

Chef Dane turns out his creative concepts of elevated global street food and comfort food at this spot in the Oregon District.

In & Out

27 S. Jefferson St.

Fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, including gyros, burgers, chicken, fish, shrimp, and Philly cheesesteaks.

Jimmy’s Italian Cuisine and Bar

824 E. Fifth St.

Classic Italian food make with fresh ingredients - pastas, calzones, pizzas, entrees, salads, sides, desserts, and more.

Jus Juic’n

117 S. Main St.

Koji Burger

127 E. Third St.

Exceptional burgers. Memorable sides. Unique cocktails and cans. Crafted from a signature blend of beef, butchered, aged, and freshly ground right here. Bread baked fresh every morning, and produce sourced from our local farming community.

Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery

520 E. Fifth St.

TV-filled tavern perfect for sports lovers, featuring 20 craft beer taps and diner-style food, including vegetarian and vegan options, salads, burgers, sandwiches and soups.

McDonald’s

410 S. Main St.

An all-American favorite for a quick meal.

Olive Mediterranean Grill

44 W. Third St.

A local Mediterranean restaurant that serves an authentic Greek cuisine for reasonable prices.

Piccolo Orsetto

521 Wayne Ave.

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RFFG Marketplace

110 N. Main St., Suite 165

This cafeteria features a grill station, pizza station, salad bar, and homestyle station, plus grab-n-go items.

Subway

125 N. Ludlow St.

Fresh subs, salads and more made to order and served up quickly.

Tartan Marketplace at Sinclair Community College

444 West Third St., Building 7

A food court with many options for students and the public alike, open during the school year.

The Dayton Woman’s Club

225 N. Ludlow St.

This private club in an elegant, Victorian mansion opens its doors to the public for lunch on Wednesdays.

The Flavor House

130 W. Second St.

The Flavor House serves comfort, Creole, and Caribbean dishes while providing a unique and fun experience.

The Garden Grille and Bar at Hilton Garden Inn

18 W. Third St.

As Hilton Garden Inn's signature restaurant, The Garden Grille & Bar offers cooked-to-order breakfast, dinner entrées, and handcrafted cocktails. Discover familiar favorites, fresh menu items, and bright hearted service.

The Spaghetti Warehouse

36 W. Fifth St.

Hearty, made-from-scratch Italian food in a family-friendly atmosphere with quirky, old fashioned decor.

Tony & Petes

129 E. Third St.

Tony & Pete’s is a nod towards the old school neighborhood sandwich shops of the past, offering fresh produce, curated grocery staples, adult and other beverages, and old-school cold-cut sandwiches.

Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse

216 Wayne Ave.

This restaurant and sports bar features a wide variety of beers, wines, cocktails, and spirits, and an extensive menu of pub favorites, including its signature beer cheese.

White Lotus Thai Food

327 E. Third St.

Serving curries, noodles, stir-fries, and other home-style Thai food.

Blind Bob’s

430 E. Fifth St.

A family-owned tavern in the historic Oregon District featuring great food, craft spirits, and independent live music.

Oregon Express

336 E. Fifth St.

This corner tavern with live music is famous for its specialty pizzas, but also offers other casual menu items, as well as an upstairs deck patio with a view of downtown's skyline.

The Dublin Pub

300 Wayne Ave.

This authentic-looking Irish-style pub is known for its traditional Irish cuisine and other hearty food, along with perfect pints of Guinness, a selection of whiskeys, live music and a popular patio.

The Trolley Stop

530 E. Fifth St.

A casual tavern with a unique cafe menu, live music, rotating craft beers on tap, and a popular courtyard patio.

Yellow Cab Tavern

700 E. Fourth St.

This downtown venue with a bar hosts live music, art shows and markets, food truck rallies, and other events, with food from an in-house kitchen.