Highest-rated Restaurants in Dayton by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Dayton by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Dayton, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#14. Partial to Pie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 200 Shroyer Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Burrito King

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2307 Valley Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Charlie's Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 429 Troy St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Yumi Boba Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 170 Woodman Drive Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Disalvo Deli & Italian Store

- Rating: 5.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1383 East Stroop Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Salt Block Biscuit Company

- Rating: 5.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 115 East 3rd St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Grist

- Rating: 5.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 46 West Fifth St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Taquiera La Lomita

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2721 Linden Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Street Vendors, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. El Gallo Cocina Mexicana

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 4770 Airway Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Coffee Hub - Beavercreek

- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3375 Dayton Xenia Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp