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Local Restaurants in Kettering, OH
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 15 restaurants in Kettering, OH by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Sea Jax Tavern with a 4.7-star rating from 1,119 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Meadowlark Restaurant and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Kettering is 4.5 stars from 1,342 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Kettering 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
15
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,342
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Sea Jax Tavern
5900 Bigger Rd, Kettering, OH 45440, USA
Meadowlark Restaurant
5531 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429, USA
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
4432 Walnut St, Dayton, OH 45440, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Kettering, OH
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sea Jax Tavern5900 Bigger Rd, Kettering, OH 45440, USA | 4.7★ | 1,119 |
| #2 | Meadowlark Restaurant5531 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429, USA | 4.6★ | 1,157 |
| #3 | Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar4432 Walnut St, Dayton, OH 45440, USA | 4.6★ | 1,476 |
| #4 | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen5341 Cornerstone N Blvd, Centerville, OH 45440, USA | 4.3★ | 6,098 |
| #5 | Mode X Modern Kitchen and Bar4492 Glengarry Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45440, USA | 4.6★ | 684 |
| #6 | Jimmy's Italian Kitchen3002 Woodman Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA | 4.5★ | 1,337 |
| #7 | Rum Runners Cafe2318 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH 45420, USA | 4.5★ | 195 |
| #8 | Venecia Italian Restaurant1980 E Whipp Rd, Kettering, OH 45440, USA | 4.6★ | 518 |
| #9 | Mamma DiSalvo's1375 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429, USA | 4.5★ | 1,802 |
| #10 | Sky Asian Cuisine4090 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45440, USA | 4.5★ | 1,315 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Kettering
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
5341 Cornerstone N Blvd, Centerville, OH 45440, USA
Mode X Modern Kitchen and Bar
4492 Glengarry Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45440, USA
Jimmy's Italian Kitchen
3002 Woodman Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
Rum Runners Cafe
2318 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
Venecia Italian Restaurant
1980 E Whipp Rd, Kettering, OH 45440, USA
Mamma DiSalvo's
1375 E Stroop Rd, Dayton, OH 45429, USA
Sky Asian Cuisine
4090 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45440, USA
Archers Tavern Kettering
2030 E Dorothy Ln, Kettering, OH 45420, USA
Demnika's Italiano
2667 S Dixie Dr, Kettering, OH 45409, USA
Club Oceano Seafood & Bar
4429 Cedar Park Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45440, USA
TJ Chumps
1222 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
Singha Thai
4123 W Town and Country Rd, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
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