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The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Dayton

20 restaurants in Dayton, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

  1. 1

    Taqueria Mixteca

    Mexican, Latin American, American

    1609 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45403

  2. 2

    Bullwinkle's Top Hat Bistro

    Seafood, Steakhouse, Barbecue

    19 N Main St, Miamisburg, OH 45342

  3. 3

    Pasha Grill

    Mediterranean, American, Cafe & bakery

    72 Plum St, Beavercreek, OH 45440

  4. 4

    Old Scratch Pizza

    Italian, Pizza, Bars & drinks

    440 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville, OH 45459

  5. 5

    The Blue Berry Café Bellbrook

    American, Cafe & bakery

    129 W Franklin St, Bellbrook, OH 45305

  6. 6

    Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

    Italian, Pizza, Bars & drinks

    515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410

  7. 7

    The Dublin Pub

    American, Bars & drinks

    300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410

  8. 8

    Meadowlark Restaurant

    American

    5531 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429

  9. 9

    Salar Restaurant and Lounge

    French, Latin American, Bars & drinks

    400 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

  10. 10

    Jimmie's Ladder 11

    Italian, Southern & Soul, American

    936 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409

  11. 11

    The Pub - Beavercreek

    American, Bars & drinks

    39 Greene Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45440

  12. 12

    Another Broken Egg Cafe

    American, Cafe & bakery

    3450 Rigby Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342

  13. 13

    Lily's Dayton

    American, Bars & drinks

    329 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

  14. 14

    Lucky's Taproom & Eatery

    American, Bars & drinks

    520 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

  15. 15

    Thai 9

    Japanese, Thai

    11 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45402

  16. 16

    Pies & Pints - Dayton, OH (The Greene Town Center)

    Pizza, Bars & drinks

    52 Plum St, Beavercreek, OH 45440

  17. 17

    Table 33

    American, Bars & drinks

    45 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402

  18. 18

    Mamma Disalvos Italian Ristorante

    Italian

    1375 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429, USA

  19. 19

    Pine Club

    Steakhouse, American

    1926 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409

  20. 20

    CJ Chan

    Japanese, Chinese, Asian fusion

    2747 W Alex Bell Rd, Moraine, OH 45459

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed August 2026.