Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Dayton by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Dayton using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#23. Marion's Piazza
- Rating: 3.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8991 Kingsridge Drive Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Carvers Steaks & Chops
- Rating: 3.4/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Treasure Island Supper Club
- Rating: 3.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4250 Chief Woods Lane Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Supper Clubs
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Jay's Seafood
- Rating: 3.6/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 225 East 6th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Melting Pot
- Rating: 3.6/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 453 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Fondue
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mudlick Tap House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 East 2nd St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Shen's Szechuan & Sushi
- Rating: 3.9/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7580 Poe Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Troni's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1314 East Dorothy Lane Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Ajanta India Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3063 Woodman Drive Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. India Chaat Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 984 Miamisburg-Centerville Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Pine Club
- Rating: 3.7/5 (450 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1926 Brown St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Archer's Tavern
- Rating: 3.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2030 East Dorothy Lane Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Coco's Bistro
- Rating: 3.8/5 (309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 Warren St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Thai 9
- Rating: 3.8/5 (721 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Brown St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Figlio Wood Fired Pizza
- Rating: 3.9/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 East Stroop Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Salar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Peruvian, Lounges, French
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Roost Italian
- Rating: 4.1/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 524 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Corner Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 613 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (424 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sky Asian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4090 Wilmington Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ray's Wine Spirits Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8268 North Main St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sueño
- Rating: 4.3/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 607 East 3rd St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taqueria Mixteca
- Rating: 4.4/5 (562 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 East 3rd St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
