Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Dayton

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best value 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!

Primo Italian Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (246)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Middletown

About the restaurant

Five simple words comprise Primo Italian mission statement.
Promise to our guest the best experience with our
Responsible team, we promise to
Improvise and make sure we create
Memories on every single
Occasion. PRIMO.

Top review

LydiaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We held our holiday dinner with our family. The food was very good, however the dessert menu was disappointing as they were out of 2 of the 5 items. Bar service was on the slow side. The food was very good. I would go back for the food and the pricing was very affordable. Hope they up their game on the dessert menu.

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Experience

Happy Hour Every Day 4-6pm

Silas Creative Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (481)

$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.

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Jeff

Dined 1 day ago

My wife and I both agreed that it was a dining “experience”. We search for venues that will “surprise and delight” us. Silas Creative Kitchen did both. Thanks again for making our special occasion a memorable evening. We will be back soon.

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Experience

Silas Tasting Experience

Coldwater Cafe

4.9

4.9 (3140)

$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.

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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Classy experience with delicious menu selections.

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Popular dish

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Mode X Tequila Bistro

4.7

4.7 (79)

$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.

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AliaVIP

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Nathan was our very friendly server and he was great. The chicken nachos were a great value for the size and how delicious they were. You can’t go wrong with the cocktails! All were great.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH

4.8

4.8 (5218)

$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.

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LindaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Robin is the best server! Also perfect table where even though it was a very busy night, we could hear each other. Not easy for a table of 8. Thank you for all the details- great service, great food, wonderful environment. Perfect Christmas celebration after the theatre.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Braised Short Rib Risotto

Popular dish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Coco's Bistro

4.6

4.6 (2211)

$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.

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Marie

Dined 5 days ago

The risotto was excellent. Ordered protein on the side. Drinks were good.

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Taste of Belgium - Austin Landing

4.6

4.6 (15)

$30 and under

American

Springboro

About the restaurant

Taste of Belgium is a modern Belgian brasserie that fuses Belgian and American cuisines with locally sourced ingredients for both brunch and dinner. Taste of Belgium offers a carefully curated beer list featuring an unequaled selection of Belgian brews and craft cocktails to enhance every meal. In 2023, Jean-François Flechet, our founder, was honored with a knighthood by the prestigious Knighthood of the Brewer's Paddle, recognizing his dedication to Belgian brewing traditions. Our journey began in 2007 at Cincinnati's historic Findlay Market, where Jean-François introduced a traditional Liège-style waffle recipe and a 120-pound cast-iron waffle maker from Belgium. Since then, Taste of Belgium has expanded to seven full-service neighborhood brasseries across Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. Discover more about our Belgian-inspired dining experience at www.tasteofbelgium.com.

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Patti

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

Great food selection and great food served. Service was great too!

Black Rock - Beaver Creek - PRIORITY SEATING

4.6

4.6 (1426)

$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.

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Terry

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

We arrived at 11AM and several of us had to keep coats on due to the cold air coming out of vents. It was an extremely cold day as it was.

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Corner Kitchen - Dayton

4.5

4.5 (452)

$30 and under

American

Dayton

About the restaurant

We can't wait to surprise and delight you with our modern take on steak and seafood immersed in our bistro space.

Dinner service is offered Tuesday through Sunday.
Weekend brunch every Saturday between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and Sunday until 5 pm!
Reservations available now. Please allow yourself 1.5 - 2 hours for your dining experience!

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susanne

Dined 5 days ago

Our first visit to the reimagined Corner Kitchen. Meal was excellently prepared and presented. Service was prompt and friendly. Prices are particularly reasonable. A sure addition to our go-to list!

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Miamisburg

4.6

4.6 (3025)

$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.

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Rebekah

Dined 3 days ago

Was told the wait for walk ins was over an hour. I went to open table and was at a table in 20 mins.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch

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