What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio?

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (RKB)

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:54:00 GMT

Thai 9 IS noisy, it's a bit high-priced, and parking in the Oregon District can be iffy - but the food is consistently good and they will adjust the heat level to your liking. Hint - don't order it "Thai Hot" unless you have been to Thailand and enjoyed the local dishes, or you have an extremely high tolerance to heat. Real Thai food can be taste-bud-scorchingly hot, but without overpowering the taste of the food itself.
Wonderful food from a beautiful country - wish I could afford to pay a return visit.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (NYPIzzaNut)

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:41:15 GMT

The only negative about Thai 9 is it is extremely noisy - you have to yell to be heard at your table.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Russ Jackson)

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:01:02 GMT

soozycue520

I know people complain about/do not like Maid-rites, but I really enjoyed my day-trip to Greenville, and having my Maid-rites.

Greenville, OH, is a cute little town, and the Maid-rite store is not one of the "chain" stores. Their recipe is supposedly different. I've heard rumors that they use a little Coca-cola syrup, as their secret ingredient (no idea if there is any truth in that).

I saw your first couple of entries, through Urbanspoon, about Parkette and Camp Washington. I very much enjoyed both. Can't wait to read, and enjoy more!!

And, Jungle Jim's is AWESOME!!!! I am so glad I live pretty close to, now, two of them!!!!

The new Jungle Jim's is nowhere near as good as the original....Russ

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (soozycue520)

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:15:17 GMT

I know people complain about/do not like Maid-rites, but I really enjoyed my day-trip to Greenville, and having my Maid-rites.

Greenville, OH, is a cute little town, and the Maid-rite store is not one of the "chain" stores. Their recipe is supposedly different. I've heard rumors that they use a little Coca-cola syrup, as their secret ingredient (no idea if there is any truth in that).

I saw your first couple of entries, through Urbanspoon, about Parkette and Camp Washington. I very much enjoyed both. Can't wait to read, and enjoy more!!

And, Jungle Jim's is AWESOME!!!! I am so glad I live pretty close to, now, two of them!!!!

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (RKB)

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 09:12:44 GMT

Heartbreaksoup

In and around Dayton, we visited Bill's Donut Shop, Thai 9, B & K Root Beer in Troy (Root Beere Stande was apparently closed for the season), Maid-Rite in Greenville (RKB, I wouldn't have missed that long, straight, flat, treeless drive for the world - I wouldn't do it again in a hurry, but I've never seen land like that!), a Skyline, and Hamburger Wagon in Miamisburg.

Russ and DonW, we did indeed make it to Jungle Jim's and ohmigawd, that place is nuts. We were there forEVER and left about seventy bucks lighter and have no complaints. I completely forgot about goetta, though, and us with a freezer pack to store all the imported cheeses!

Welcome to glacier country! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it. You described the drive perfectly although I might have added the word 'boring' - but then, I've seen it before.
Greenville does have quite a bit to do and see, like a museum dedicated to the local girl who did well, Phoebe Ann Moses a.k.a. Annie Oakley.
Jungle Jim's is indeed a must-see destination - the original in Fairfield, that is. The new Eastgate store does not appeal to me.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (CCinNJ)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:58:40 GMT

I look forward to your report. I can't wait to see Thai 9!

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Russ Jackson)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:32:54 GMT

Looking forward to the report. I hope you had a great trip. Everyone should go to Jungle Jim's....Russ

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Heartbreaksoup)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:48:14 GMT

I wanted to thank everybody for the recommendations. My trip report will be starting up at our blog (http://marieletseat.com ) on Saturday and continuing for several weeks' worth of chapters.

Before the rest of us made it up there to join her, Marie followed DonW's recommendation for Marion's Piazza, only to find the backup camera that she brought had failed. She said that she really enjoyed it, but I hate that we don't have pictures from it.

In and around Dayton, we visited Bill's Donut Shop, Thai 9, B & K Root Beer in Troy (Root Beere Stande was apparently closed for the season), Maid-Rite in Greenville (RKB, I wouldn't have missed that long, straight, flat, treeless drive for the world - I wouldn't do it again in a hurry, but I've never seen land like that!), a Skyline, and Hamburger Wagon in Miamisburg.

Russ and DonW, we did indeed make it to Jungle Jim's and ohmigawd, that place is nuts. We were there forEVER and left about seventy bucks lighter and have no complaints. I completely forgot about goetta, though, and us with a freezer pack to store all the imported cheeses!

This trip, with all the stops up that way and back, is going to keep our blog fueled with stories from Saturday through (checks calendar) January 15! It's been the biggest road trip we've undertaken since starting the blog and it was a complete blast.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (RKB)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:51:23 GMT

Maid-Rite, IMHO, is not worth the long drive to Greenville. Think loose ground beef fried up with a little salt - it's not much more than that and not worth an hour-plus drive to get there.
YMMV

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Heartbreaksoup)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:30:07 GMT

Looks like Hamburger Wagon is on my to-do list on our free day, along with the Maid-Rite in Greenville. Thanks for everybody's help!

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (baughman)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:15:52 GMT

My wife likes Dayton style pizza. So when she wants it we hit Rons in Miamisburg ,along with the hamburger wagon which sits right out front of Rons for the most part. Rons to me is the better version of dayton style. Its a nice dbl shot.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (CajunKing)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:44:39 GMT

Oinkadoodlemoo

I love IT, wish i would have thought of that name for a que shack.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (donw9876)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:05:34 GMT

That burger sort of looks like it's sticking a tongue out in mockery.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Rabkin)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:44:03 GMT

buffetbuster

Here is a photo of one of the burgers they serve at Hamburger Wagon.

They are on the small side, but certainly in line with what you would find at a typical slider joint.

I stand by my original recommendation of Hamburger Wagon.

That right there is a thing of beauty. I think I know where I'll be going this coming Saturday afternoon.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Russ Jackson)

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:28:23 GMT

The Hamburger Wagon is what it is. Wok fried hockey pucks with a weird spice blend. Then shoved into a brown bag. No way I am not stopping when I drive by. It can be 15 degrees outside around noon any day and there will be a line. Please do not compare it to a McDonalds burger cooked in a drawer. If anything Hamburger Wagon is original....Russ

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (buffetbuster)

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:47:21 GMT

Here is a photo of one of the burgers they serve at Hamburger Wagon.

They are on the small side, but certainly in line with what you would find at a typical slider joint.

I stand by my original recommendation of Hamburger Wagon.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (donw9876)

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:59:09 GMT

45013

I'm sorry, but the price of $1.10 for a hamburger, as well as a 12-ounce soda, is RIDICULOUS! And that was in July 2010, so it could be higher now!

Just to normalize things so we know what we're talking about, can you contrast the wagon's burger with a White Castle or a McDonald's dollar menu burger? As far as size of the patty and the entire sandwich, at least?

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (45013)

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:23:05 GMT

Rabkin

45013

Forget about Hamburger Wagon, that place is a RIPOFF! McDonald's is much better!

I'm assuming you were joking/trolling. Because otherwise, in light of this, I'd have to question your opinion on everything else.

I'm sorry, but the price of $1.10 for a hamburger, as well as a 12-ounce soda, is RIDICULOUS! And that was in July 2010, so it could be higher now!

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Bonk)

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:08:39 GMT

Has anyone tried the Piada in Centerville? Sounds like an interesting concept:

http://www.mypiada.com/

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Heartbreaksoup)

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:32:07 GMT

You guys have me curious about Hamburger Wagon now!
It's looking like we'll be spending a little less time in Dayton than I thought, and staying at least one night with family in (apparently) the north suburbs of Cincy. The only firm Dayton pick is a place called Thai 9, which my wife tried on her most recent weekend training trip, and wants to return. Every suggestion's a helpful one, though!

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (donw9876)

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:11:26 GMT

I've read that Hamburger Wagon is a strange old fashioned style of burger: really thin patties that are dusted with a strong mixture of white and black pepper and then griddled. So it's a burger that is basically all sear. That certainly falls in the province of personal taste and might taste like overpriced garbage to some people. If I ever get up to M-burg during the day I'll give one a whirl.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Rabkin)

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:50:45 GMT

45013

buffetbuster

HBS-
I assume all the places listed in the reviews are already on your radar. Of those, The Pine Club is truly an excellent restaurant, but not exactly family friendly.

Two other places nearby that I really like is Hamburger Wagon in Miamisburg and Schuler's Bakery in Springfield.

Forget about Hamburger Wagon, that place is a RIPOFF! McDonald's is much better!

I'm assuming you were joking/trolling. Because otherwise, in light of this, I'd have to question your opinion on everything else.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Poverty Pete)

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:39:19 GMT

I like Joe's pizzaria on Airway. I'll be going there in April, along with the Pine Club

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (45013)

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:53:25 GMT

buffetbuster

HBS-
I assume all the places listed in the reviews are already on your radar. Of those, The Pine Club is truly an excellent restaurant, but not exactly family friendly.

Two other places nearby that I really like is Hamburger Wagon in Miamisburg and Schuler's Bakery in Springfield.

Forget about Hamburger Wagon, that place is a RIPOFF! McDonald's is much better!

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (kaszeta)

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:00:49 GMT

Rabkin

Namaste India ( http://www.namasteindiadyt.com/ ) - Good food, also in Miamisburg, fast-casual setup (similar to the way a Chipotle is laid out).

I can also vouch for Namaste. One of my regular stops when in the area for WPAFB.

Actually, several really good Indian places in and around Dayton.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (NYPIzzaNut)

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:19:25 GMT

For Italian food Troni's Pizza and Restaurant in Kettering:

https://plus.google.com/103855730893132259629/about?gl=us&hl=en#103855730893132259629/about?gl=us&hl=en
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/123/890136/restaurant/Tronis-Pizza-Restaraunt-Dayton
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tronis-pizza-and-restaurant-dayton

Dewey's Pizza is also excellent but no other Italian food is served there except salads.

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Rabkin)

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:26:34 GMT

Here are some various, random suggestions:

Amar India ( http://www.amarindiadayton.com/ ) in Miamisburg, across from the Dayton Mall. It's sit down, the service is decent, and it's family-friendly.

Namaste India ( http://www.namasteindiadyt.com/ ) - Good food, also in Miamisburg, fast-casual setup (similar to the way a Chipotle is laid out).

Kabuki Korean & Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar ( http://daytonkabuki.wix.com/kabuki-long ) in Centerville serves some really, really good sushi (in fact, I heart the Playboy Roll so much I want to marry it).

If you want to dine at a Chinese place that maybe features some dishes that aren't the typical dumbed-down-for-American-palates ones served at most Chinese restaurants, try Tsao's Cuisine in Fairborn ( http://tsaoscuisinefairbornohio.weebly.com/ ). And if you want to eat at a Chinese place that features more familiar-to-Americans dishes, but does them extremely well, you should stop into one of the China Cottage ( http://www.chinacottagerestaurant.com/ ) locations.

The best chicken I've ever put in my mouth can be found at Nelly's in Miamisburg ( http://www.nellyschicken.com/ ).

Finally, for really good doughnuts, you could go to Bill's Donuts Shop in Centerville ( http://www.billsdonutshop.com/ ), which gets high praise round here; or you could drive down to Middletown and stop at my personal favorite doughnut place of all time, Milton's ( http://www.urbanspoon.com...tons-Donuts-Middletown ).

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Russ Jackson)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:43:29 GMT

Heartbreaksoup

The Pine Club does not strike me as being remotely toddler-friendly. I'll pass on that one. The other diners might be pretty angry about me bringing the cranky 18 month-old!

Do not bring a child to Pine Club or Carvers. Jay's Seafood is great also and is next to Thai 9. Also the wood bar at Jay's is a sight to behold. If you love woodwork it is something special. Make sure you give us a report...Russ

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (Heartbreaksoup)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:24 GMT

The Pine Club does not strike me as being remotely toddler-friendly. I'll pass on that one. The other diners might be pretty angry about me bringing the cranky 18 month-old!

Re:What's there to eat in Dayton Ohio? (the grillman)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:49:25 GMT

More votes for the Pine Club and Mama DiSalvos. Dewey's pizza is very good, too. (they are based out of Cincinnati, and we are fortunate enough to have a location here, too)

El Meson is excellent Spanish food and tapas, as well. I always get the grilled calamari when I go there, although it's been a couple years...

Jay's Seafood in the Oregan District is also good, if pricey.

Golden Nugget pancake house has good breakfast.