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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Dayton

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Dayton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Coldwater Cafe
4.9
4.9 (3189)
$31 to $50
American
Tipp City
About the restaurant
This restaurant housed in a former bank building in the heart of downtown Tipp City offers quality dining in a small-town setting. The decor is warm and welcoming and is a delight for the senses. The fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere while the full bar allows patrons a relaxing stop while awaiting a fabulous meal. The inviting atmosphere encourages relaxed conversation. You may be surprised to find that a restaurant in such a small town has some rather sophisticated choices on the menu alongside your more normal fare, with entrees such as ostrich being offered. If you are looking for a decadent dessert, look no further than the butter-drenched English Tea Cake! An easy drive from all points in the Dayton area, words cannot do it justice. A visit is a must and will be the first of many.


Top review
Clayton
Dined 3 days ago
A very nice experience in downtown Tipp City. I informed them it was our anniversary. They had a special table setting and complimentary champagne toast for us.
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Crispy Brussel Sprouts
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Lobster Crab Cakes
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Popular dish
Filet Mignon
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Rusty Bucket - Dayton
4.8
4.8 (257)
$30 and under
American
Dayton
About the restaurant
Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.
Top review
Jay
Dined on Mar 29, 2025
Great drinks and food. Our server Dylan was awesome!
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Silas Creative Kitchen
4.8
4.8 (533)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Versailles
About the restaurant
Fresh + Unexpected Dining
Serving up an eclectic mix of globally inspired cocktails, wine and chef-driven cuisine, one would never guess that the key ingredients to Silas's success are sourced from a farm just down the road.

A bright sunlit space by day and a cozy candlelit venue by night, our main dining room makes an impact with contemporary decor and comfortable seating that’s swanky and sophisticated yet approachable to all.
Top review
Sam
Dined 3 days ago
Service was amazing. Sara did an excellent job!
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Experience
Silas Tasting Experience
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH
4.8
4.8 (5465)
$30 and under
American
Centerville
About the restaurant
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
Top review
Tonnisha
Dined 4 days ago
Filet mignon was delicious ❤️. Great experience as usual.
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Filet Mignon
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Braised Short Rib Risotto
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Crispy Brussels Sprouts
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Fleming's Steakhouse - Dayton
4.7
4.7 (1384)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Dayton
About the restaurant
Your Dayton Fleming's is located in Beavercreek at The Greene Town Center, just west of I-675 at exit 10, and convenient to both Dayton and Cincinnati. Fleming's in Dayton is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
Top review
Jason
Dined 7 days ago
Our server Chandler was great. Steaks were perfect
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Sliced Filet Mignon Sandwich
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Petite Filet Mignon
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Main Filet Mignon
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Black Rock - Beaver Creek - PRIORITY SEATING
4.6
4.6 (1474)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Beavercreek
About the restaurant
Black Rock Bar & Grill, an award winning steakhouse specializing in certified angus beef steaks served on a sizzling stone. Due to our high volume and traffic, we cannot hold tables for parties like a reservation system. We have a system called Priority Seating. This system secures a table within our restaurant, however, it does not guarantee an exact seat by time. Priority is placed on your party, and if we are on a wait, your party is placed on top of the wait list as a priority. We will seat you as fast as possible, but cannot guarantee an exact time. If the restaurant is not busy, we will seat the party upon arrival.
Top review
Nancy
Dined 6 days ago
Our waitress Chloe was excellent!! Very good with my dad’s 86th bday!!!
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Ribeye
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Lobster Dip
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Monster French Onion
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Coco's Bistro
4.6
4.6 (2231)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Dayton
About the restaurant
You'll always feel welcome at Coco's.

We're a Dayton Original, an independent restaurant where you can have your power lunch, a rehearsal dinner, a fun night, or a place to propose. You'll enjoy contemporary American food, always with amazing service, and reasonable prices for wine and spirits. Thank you Dayton - we love you as much as you love us.
Top review
Robert
Dined on Apr 15, 2025
Reservations were right on time. Service was fantastic, food was great and atmosphere was intimate. 10/10 would recommend and will go again for sure.
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Salmon
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Risotto
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Miamisburg
4.5
4.5 (3120)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Centerville
About the restaurant
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.
Top review
Kathryn
Dined 5 days ago
The food was great and the kids enjoyed their kids meals which would have been big enough for an adult.
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Club Oceano Seafood & Bar
4.6
4.6 (1376)
$30 and under
Seafood
Dayton
About the restaurant
Club Oceano Seafood & Bar is committed in delivering exceptional cuisine and attentive
service. Our founders, with over 50 years of restaurant industry experience, believe in simple
food preparations using the finest ingredients to create a joyful journey for your palate. We cut and filet our fish in-house. It is a time consuming task to ensure the quality of our food.
Top review
Judy
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent experience Outstanding customer service and fresh delicious food. Will definitely return and recommend
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Bone In Ribeye
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Carrot Cake
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Mode X Tequila Bistro
4.4
4.4 (91)
$30 and under
Mexican
Beavercreek
About the restaurant
A sophisticated twist on the Tequila bistro style of informal eating and drinking.........Welcome to Mode X Tequila Bistro, a place that praises the vibrancy of Mexico. Here you will find a fun and casual dining experience. At Mode X, we emphasize on using quality ingredients, from fresh-pressed tortillas to housemade sauce.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
Food was outstanding and the experience was fun. My only small gripe is for $17 a shot, it is not a very large pour.
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