Downtown Dayton dining

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

Use the downtown directory for restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes, DORA spots, and Downtown Dollars businesses. The public site keeps the focus on useful visitor details, not hidden contact data.

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Bakeries, Breads, & Desserts

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.

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Casual Dining

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.

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Casual Dining

Dana’s Soul Food Kitchen

130 N. Patterson Blvd.

At Dana’s, the menu is a celebration of comfort and creativity. From smothered pork chops and oxtail to wings and sides to the innovative 'soul rolls' every item is crafted from scratch using cherished family recipes.

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Fine & Upscale Dining

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.

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Casual Dining

The Flavor House

130 W. Second St.

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

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Live Music

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.

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