About 10Best's Dayton Restaurants Selections:
 Looking for a restaurant? We've explored the options, checked with critics, and pounded the pavement to offer only the best. Recommendations come complete with contact information and a brief description highlighting the important features of the restaurant. Fit our choices to your mood, or let us guide your tastes. You'll likely find a few places that not even locals know about.
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Akashi
2020 Harshman Rd., Dayton, OH 45424
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There are a few good sushi restaurants in Dayton, but my husband and I have been exclusive to Akashi for the last 8 years. Everything is always fresh, portions are often generous, and the wait staff is excellent. Expect crowds on Friday and Saturday nights, and wait times can be lengthy, but the quality of food offered here makes it worth it.
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a wonderful European - French Restaurant in the Oregon District, they also own the CENA Brazilian Steakhouse by the Dayton Mall which is also fantastic! But at Cafe Boulevard I always get the best Martinis, great food for a reasonable price and they have the best Patio/Courtyard hidden in the back of the restaurant - this is also a place you need to go! Great Wiener Schnitzel by the way and the best Chocolate Cake I have ever had!
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Cena
2852 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Centerville, OH 45459
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Dayton has never seen anything like this. Brazilian and Mediterranean cuisine at its best. An endless feast for one price and/or a tapas menu that has over 60 choices priced from $3-10.
Try the feast and enjoy 10-15 unique cuts of filet, sirloin, pork, chicken, sausage, rack of lamb, etc.
All of the meat is grilled on sword-like skewers and carved directly onto the guests' plate. Again, a dining experience that you must see to believe.
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CENA
2854 Centerville-Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, Oh 45459
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I am so glad that there is finally a Brazilian Steakhouse in town, they come around and carve meats in front of you, what a show, everything from filet, lamb, parmesan pork, chicken legs, grilled pineapple. A great restaurant, wonderful drinks and the best Happy Hour in town with $3 appetizers and $2 Sangrias! If you haven't been - you need to go! Every person I have taken has been raving about them!
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Cena's
2854 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459
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Best Tapas Bar in Dayton! We recently spent a very nice night in the Cena's lounge munching on fabulous Brazilian-inspired tapas and drinks. The atmosphere in the lounge is very chic with wide sofas to fit 4 people plus two extra stools at the sides of the coffee tables for friends to gather 'round. Other tables feature chairs with high backs for couples, or of course there is seating at the lovely bar. The decor is very upscale yet comfortable. The wine is good, the mojitos are strong, and the tapas are the perfect small bites to enjoy with your drinks. We tried the crispy green beans, which had the perfect amount of spice and two dipping sauces. I found them incredibly addictive and usually don't even like fried foods. The olives are well-done also, none of your basic Meijer's-bought olives at this establishment, but rather a nice mixture, marinated in oil and spices. We also tried the Brazilian cheese bread for a little authentic cultural cuisine. They were a little bland for our tastes, but well made and nice to cleanse the palate, and we dipped them in the sauces from the green beans for a little more flavor. Definitely our new favorite place in town to meet a couple of friends for drinks and a bit to eat.
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This was the first place I ever stopped in Dayton and I am glad I did. I now live in Dayton, and think this is one of the best coffee shops around. It has a great atmosphere, free internet, and outstanding coffee and teas - everything I ever wanted. The staff is really nice and its really a great place for conversation with friends or to get some work done.
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One of the first things I noticed during my inaugural visit to the Maharaja of Dayton was the expansive menu. It seemed to have literally twice the number of menu choices available as other area Indian restaurants. Near the Fairfield Commons Mall, the one-room, cinnabar-colored dining area had upscale touches such as goblets on each table setting and linen napkins elegantly folded into a bishop's miter. Once seated, I ordered a Jal Jeera, which the menu described as a "refreshing, cool drink with fresh cumin and mint." I picked it because it sounded more interesting than the ubiquitous Mango Lassi – a typical non-alcoholic beverage treat found on most Indian menus. The smell and taste of earthy, warm cumin was what I noticed first about the Jal Jeera, but the drink had a nice and cooling herbal finish thanks to the addition of chopped fresh mint. I was pleased to notice that not all of the appetizers were of the deep-fried variety (a common occurrence on Indian menus), so we ordered the Bhel Puri – a sort of cold salad of puffed basmati rice tossed with chopped onions, tomatoes, mint, tamarind chutney, and Sev (thin, Indian-style noodles made from a chick-pea dough). I could not get enough of this dish and had second and third helpings. The distinct flavors melded beautifully, held together by the sweet and sour tamarind flavor. Although the menu was extensive, the first entree I picked out was not available. So I chose instead the Dum Gosh Biryani, a rich, Hyderabadi-style dish with cubed, roasted lamb, spices, and basmati rice served in a gorgeous, hammered copper tureen.
Hyderabadi cuisine is named for the city of Hyderabad, India, the meeting point for the northern and southern halves of the subcontinent. The food of Hyderabad, then, is a unique blend of ingredients from the north and south, a combination of heavy and light. The result is complex, flavorful dishes that are satisfying without being overly cloying. The Dum Gosh Biryani was the perfect example of this. Tender lamb and basmati rice were flavored with cardamom, garlic, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and garam masal – an aromatic combination that warmed me to my core. The portion was huge, and I had enough leftovers to prepare as lunch for my family the next day. On my second visit, I tried a couple of Indian restaurant standbys, the Vegetable Pakora (potatoes, cauliflower, onion, and chilis mixed with gram flour and deep-fried) and the Tandoori Murgh (bone-in chicken marinated with yogurt and rubbed with Indian spices and baked in a Tandoor oven). The Vegetable Pakora came with spicy cilantro mint chutney and a sweet plum dipping sauce. My husband favored the sweeter sauce while I devoured the spicy chutney with the crispy vegetable dumplings. The candy apple-red chicken thighs and drumsticks of the Tandoori Murgh arrived sizzling on a platter, nestled on a bed of grilled white onion and tomato slices with a generous side of pillowy, delicious Naan bread that was the perfect vehicle for the chicken and grilled vegetables. I accompanied the Tandoori chicken with a glass of Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewurztraminer, a sweet and spicy white wine out of Washington's Columbia Valley. Its flavors of sugary fruit, jasmine, and cloves made it the perfectly cohesive match for the Tandoor-roasted, Indian-spiced chicken. The far-reaching menu at the Maharaja included a special section devoted exclusively to Southern Indian food. On one visit, I tried the Sada Dosa, a savory Indian crepe made with rice flour and lentils. I was initially impressed with its size (it resembled a rolled-up, medium-sized poster), but its interesting flavor was what kept me enticed and eager to try more of the South Indian menu during future visits. When it came time for dessert, I was disappointed to learn, at this visit, that they were out of Kheer, but my server talked me into the Shahi Tukda instead, an Indian bread pudding. The Shahi Tukda was a warm, buttery combination of bread, cashews, apricots, saffron and sugar. It was far more delectable than any boring "American" bread pudding that I've tried. At each of my visits, I noticed that the dining room at this Beavercreek establishment was not nearly busy enough for the quality of food served. The ambitious menu and friendly service make this Indian restaurant a stand-out among its peers. Maharaja of Dayton is located at 3464 New Germany-Trebein Road, Suite D, in Beavercreek. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday, 11:30am -9:30pm, and Friday and Saturday 11:30am-10pm. Entrees range from $7.99 to $14.99. Call 937-431-1414 for more information.
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On the wall in the kitchen next to the door that leads to the dining room, there must be a sign that says, "Smile! We love our guests" because the quality of the service is only out done by the quality of the finely prepared and presented dishes. The combination of a rich contemporary and peaceful atmosphere, exquisite meals, and professionally prepared entrées makes guests anxious for a return visit. As far as the Sushi, visitors claim it is the finest and no one presents it better than Mr. Lee's - anywhere. A little off the main path, but from drinks to deserts, all are excellent, and will worth the venture and the quality certainly surpasses the modest price.
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Palermo's
2667 S Dixie Dr, Kettering, OH 45409
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Palermo's is a great Italian joint. The food is totally yummy and at great prices. There is something for everyone on the menu. I would recommend trying to go an a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday for some good live music as well. Get a bottle of wine and kick back and relax.
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Thai 9
11 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45402
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Thai food can be hard to come by in a midwestern town (much less good Thai food). I have eaten here twice on business and the food is fresh and delicious. They always cater well to single diners. Sushi is also available.
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Thai 9
11 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45402
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This is our favorite restaurant in Dayton. They feature excellent sushi, Thai food, as well as some Chinese and Japanese cuisine. They are most well know as the best sushi place in town, but their pad thai is also excellent as well as many of their outstanding Thai and Japanese dishes. The shitake mushroom tempura appetizer is worth a visit all on its own. They also have a bar area and an extensive alcohol list to choose from. The atmosphere is very open and offers a range of seating options, from the open air patio in the front, to the more private upstairs balcony seating, to the open lower floor, to the sushi chef corner seating where you can watch the masters at work.
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A sparkler of a bistro in a strip mall! This chef owned restaurant is run by Wiley of the Winds Cafe fame. She brings with her the same commitment to fresh local ingredients and well prepared flavorful dishes but showcases them in a cute as a button bistro painted in bright colors, exhibiting art by regional artists in the geographic convenience of Centerville! It's a perfect new age joint for a quick lunch, a leisurely dinner or (this is the best!) a wonderful brunch! It is by far one of the best places for breakfast in the tristate area! Don't believe me – check it out yourself! Heck, we go there so often, the regulars are starting to feel like family!!
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If you like Italian food you owe it to yourself to check out this gem!! A tiny hole in the wall, family run Italian joint with divine marinaras, perfectly crusty pizza crust, and the world's best eggplant parmesan (trust me on this!). Good service and the authentic mom 'n pop atmosphere make this place ideal to wind down after a hard day. And try the eggplant parm. Seriously.
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