"Dining in Dayton is a delicious surprise. Think neighborhood bistros with global flavors. It’s the kind of place where I can grab gourmet tacos one night and slow-cooked ribs the next—all without leaving town."

I’ve got a fork in one hand, a craft cocktail in the other, and the friendly hum of a downtown evening all around me—right in the culinary heart of Dayton, Ohio. Who knew the Gem City could serve up such bold and diverse flavors?

Unique Dayton Restaurants:

Taste Eastern European cuisine at Amber Rose Restaurant

Amber Rose Restaurant

Taste Eastern European cuisine at Amber Rose Restaurant -  

Enjoy authentic Latin American fare at Bar Granada

Bar Granada

Enjoy authentic Latin American fare at Bar Granada -  

Order prime steaks and fresh seafood at Carvers Steaks & Chops

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Order prime steaks and fresh seafood at Carvers Steaks & Chops -                                    

Head to Chop House for USDA prime steak

Chop House

Head to Chop House for USDA prime steak -  

Take the kids for a family meal at Coco's Bistro

Coco's Bistro

Take the kids for a family meal at Coco's Bistro -  

Go on a date at Dublin Pub

Dublin Pub

Go on a date at Dublin Pub -  

Have lunch at El Meson

El Meson

Have lunch at El Meson -  

Sample aged prime beef dishes at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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Sample aged prime beef dishes at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar -                                    

Eat great seafood at Jay's Seafood

Jay's Seafood

Eat great seafood at Jay's Seafood -  

In Summary...

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