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Where to eat in Dayton

10 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

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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.