Guidebook for Dayton
Food Scene
Little Store
7325 Peters PikeGreat international and local wines and beers. Fantastic to-go deli.
Buckhorn Tavern
8800 Meeker RdClosest restaurant - down home American food
Our first and favorite restaurant in Dayton. Located in the historic Oregon District. Outstanding Peruvian fusion food.
24 locals recommend
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
400 E 5th StOur first and favorite restaurant in Dayton. Located in the historic Oregon District. Outstanding Peruvian fusion food.
Wonderfully delicious Ethiopian fare. Amazing traditional coffee ceremony.
Nanyea Restaurant Coffee House & bar
6129 N Dixie DrWonderfully delicious Ethiopian fare. Amazing traditional coffee ceremony.
Company 7 BBQ
1001 S Main StOutrageously delicious award winning ribs!
Interesting take on American comfort food. Sunday night family style fried chicken feast is a fave!
18 locals recommend
Lily's Bistro
329 E 5th StInteresting take on American comfort food. Sunday night family style fried chicken feast is a fave!
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
515 Wayne AveOutstanding Italian American food
Thai 9
11 Brown StOur favorite Thai in town!
Old Scratch Pizza & Beer
812 S Patterson BlvdAmazing wood fired pizza and other delectables
Shen's Szechuan & Sushi
7580 Poe AvenueDelicious offerings from eastern cuisine
Dublin Pub
300 Wayne AveLively scene and excellent pub grub
Citilites Restaurant & Bar
1 W 2nd StThe place to eat before a show at the Schuster Center or Victoria Theatre
Rip Rap Roadhouse
6024 Rip Rap RdLocal comfort food - great patio!
Sweeney's Seafood Bar & Grill
28 W Franklin StLovely atmosphere and good seafood
Jay's Seafood
225 E 6th StOregon district hot spot
Olive Mediterranean Grill
44 W Third StOur favorite authentic Mediterranean food in the area
George's Family Restaurant
5216 N Dixie DrFamily run diner - great for breakfast. Also, yummy greek food
Delicious donuts - baked daily!! Open 24 hrs for early morning or late night snacking!!!
Jim's Donut Shop
122 E National RdDelicious donuts - baked daily!! Open 24 hrs for early morning or late night snacking!!!
Cafe Terra Mediterranean Cuisine
8351 N Main StWe love the gyros, Greek salad, and baklava! Close for pick up
Sueño
607 East 3rd StreetWorld class chef. Upscale Mexican inspired menu.
Upscale underground cocktail bar. You feel transported by the ambience and atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Tender Mercy
607 E 3rd StUpscale underground cocktail bar. You feel transported by the ambience and atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon BlvdLearn about the history of Dayton
The Neon
130 E 5th StRep cinema with great line up of mostly indie films
Englewood Dam
We put in our canoe from this point for a lovely paddle on the Stillwater River
Human Race Theater Company
126 N Main StDayton's resident professional theatre company
Arts & Culture
RiverScape MetroPark
237 E Monument AveHosts festivals and concerts throughout the year
Home to the Broadway series, the Symphony, Opera, Ballet and touring shows
30 locals recommend
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
1 W 2nd StHome to the Broadway series, the Symphony, Opera, Ballet and touring shows
Home to concert series, local theatre companies, and touring shows
26 locals recommend
Victoria Theatre Association
138 N Main StHome to concert series, local theatre companies, and touring shows
The Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park NWonderful permanent and touring collections
Parks & Nature
Five Rivers MetroParks
409 E Monument AveBike and walking trails throughout the city
Englewood MetroPark
4361 W National RdAn amazing place for family fun, great walking trails and education center open to the public
11 locals recommend
Aullwood Audubon
1000 Aullwood RdAn amazing place for family fun, great walking trails and education center open to the public
Sightseeing
National Museum of the US Air Force
1100 Spaatz StOne of the US best collections of aircraft
Creation Museum
2800 Bullittsburg Church RdArk Encounter Drive
Ark Encounter DriveEssentials
For your food, pharmacy, house supply, post office, and clothing needs - one stop shopping
7 locals recommend
Meijer
9200 N Main StFor your food, pharmacy, house supply, post office, and clothing needs - one stop shopping
ALDI
1190 S Main StAffordable groceries
Walgreens Pharmacy
4855 N Main StAtrium Medical Center
1 Medical Center DrFifth Third Bank
4209 North Main Streetclosest bank machine
Getting Around
Dayton International Airport
3600 Terminal Dr