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The Foundry, Dayton, OH

The Foundry

4.2
4.2
475 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Foundry Rooftop restaurant is located on the sixth floor of the AC Hotel in downtown Dayton. Inspired by the fire within foundries, the factories that produce metal castings, this wood-fired kitchen embraces the flame. Devour new takes on internally-inspired cuisine with our Loaded Potato Pizza and Ingot Crab Crakes, or our signature Foundry Reuben and Charred Meatballs. Hearty, midwestern favorites from Chef's David Belknap and Jason Findley anchor our menu like our Crispy Pork Belly and 24-Hour Chicken. And with a combination of smoked whiskeys, classic cocktails, and local beers, you’ll always have the perfect pairing of spirits to enhance the heat of your meal. Made for Dayton locals, or those local for the day, we invite you to join us on our open-air rooftop patio for dinner, drinks and celebrating your most special occasions with a private event.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (937) 965-7520
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Belknap
  • Private party facilities
    Rent either part of, or the entire restaurant, bar, and rooftop patio for your large parties. We also offer an igloo dining experience for the winter.
  • Neighborhood
    Dayton
  • Cross street
    Proceed through the lobby and take the elevators to the sixth floor
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for scenic views

  • Dayton

    Best Ambiance

  • Dayton

    Innovative

  • Dayton

    Healthy

  • Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Dayton

    Lively

  • Dayton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Foundry in Dayton offers a mix of experiences with its "great atmosphere" and stunning rooftop views. Patrons often praise the drinks and "friendly staff," while standout dishes include short ribs and calamari. Despite some service hiccups, the ambiance and location remain highlights, making it a popular choice for both casual outings and special occasions.

475 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    T bones were smaller than I would get from Sams Club, ordered medium rare came out mooing and full of fat. Looked like they took a regular size t-bone and butterflied it to get two. Limited menu due to valentine's day but honestly could've done better at home for a third of the price. Service other than the host and quickness that they brought water originally was lacking. Server barely talked to us other than "are you ready" or "did you make an entree selection yet". For $80 a person this was way below what I was expecting. These were Fleming prices without the quality of food or service.

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  2. Anastasia

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I went to The Foundry for the first time with my husband on 2-15. There was a pre-fix menu for Valentines Day that was $80 per person. This was a very low quality meal, not worth $80 per persons at all. I have dined at all buffet types of restaurants at different price points and the quality of food was not good at all- from the appetizer to the dessert. I was excited to try a new place in Dayton, disappointed with this choice.

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  3. Rachel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food for a lively Valentine’s Day Dinner. The rose upon arrival and saxophone player/band live music were a nice unexpected touch. Thank you for a beautiful evening!

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  4. Chris

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wife and I both got sick. Sub par food and service

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  5. Samantha

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very slow, although it was Valentine’s and they were very busy. Food was average, at best. Ordered a medium rare steak, but what I received was well done. I should have sent it back, but at that point we had waited so long we just wanted to move on. If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion in Dayton I suggest choosing someplace else.

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  6. Robert

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    food was decent. Didn’t care for the ambiance. It just too loud.

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  7. Kat

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    drinks , food, atmosphere,service all top rated, did not disappoint , will definitely go back!

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  8. Saundra

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything went well. The waiter even helped us get a ride to our next event.

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  9. Sheridan

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! We had a nice night out with friends. Kiki our server was super nice and very available! Drinks took a bit to get to the table, but we were told they were backed up. Only thing that wasn’t great were the prices of the drinks. Other than that, great overall!

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  10. Loren

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were sat promptly and our server who was doing double duty as a bartender greeted us. They were in the process of changing their drink menu so the cocktails were limited (I’m excited to see what they’re creating). Our party ordered the crab cake Benedict and the everything omelette pizza. The food was absolutely amazing even the breakfast potatoes were delicious. The real star was the pizza and the delicious crust. We enjoyed chatting with our server who was such a pleasure to meet! Can’t wait to come back for dinner.

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FAQs

The Foundry is rated 4.2 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Foundry

124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Proceed through the lobby and take the elevators to the sixth floor
  • Neighborhood
    Dayton
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Executive chef
    David Belknap
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (937) 965-7520
  • Private party facilities
    Rent either part of, or the entire restaurant, bar, and rooftop patio for your large parties. We also offer an igloo dining experience for the winter.
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