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Restaurants Cost in Dayton, OH — 2026 Price Guide
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Dayton, OH by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Wheat Penny Oven and Bar with a 4.5-star rating from 2,252 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Table 33 and Jimmie's Ladder 11. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Dayton is 4.5 stars from 1,561 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Dayton range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,561
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Dayton, OH
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wheat Penny Oven and Bar515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410, USA | 4.5★ | 2,252 |
| #2 | Table 3345 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA | 4.5★ | 1,263 |
| #3 | Jimmie's Ladder 11936 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409, USA | 4.4★ | 3,188 |
| #4 | Amber Rose Restaurant & Catering1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404, USA | 4.5★ | 1,183 |
| #5 | Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse216 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, USA | 4.3★ | 2,551 |
| #6 | Sueño607 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA | 4.6★ | 915 |
| #7 | Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern2812 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459, USA | 4.2★ | 1,984 |
| #8 | Old Scratch Pizza812 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45402, USA | 4.7★ | 3,772 |
| #9 | Jay's Seafood225 E 6th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA | 4.3★ | 1,307 |
| #10 | Spaghetti Warehouse36 W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA | 4.1★ | 4,513 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Dayton
Amber Rose Restaurant & Catering
1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404, USA
Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse
216 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Sueño
607 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
2812 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459, USA
Old Scratch Pizza
812 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Jay's Seafood
225 E 6th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Spaghetti Warehouse
36 W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
CULTURE
416 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
The Ugly Duckling
1430 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Coco's Bistro
250 Warren St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Lily's Dayton
329 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
400 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Grist
46 W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
West Social Tap & Table
1100 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Bistecca
137 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
The Foundry
124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Three Birds
1025 Shroyer Rd, Dayton, OH 45419, USA
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