Highest-rated Fine Dining Restaurants in the Dayton Area by Diners

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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Dayton area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Dayton area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#29. Mamma Disalvos Italian Ristorante

- Rating: 3.9/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1375 East Stroop Road Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
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#28. China Star

- Rating: 3.9/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 606 Taywood Road Englewood, Ohio
- Categories: Chinese
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#27. Oakwood Club

- Rating: 3.9/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2414 Far Hills Ave. Oakwood, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#26. Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2564 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole, Bars
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#25. Bennett's Publical Family Sports Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 67 South Main St. Miamisburg, Ohio
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
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#24. The Paragon Supper Club

- Rating: 4.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 797 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Steakhouses, Supper Clubs, Sandwiches
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#23. City Barbeque

- Rating: 4.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2330 North Fairfield Road Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, American
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#22. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Centerville, OH

- Rating: 4.0/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5220 Cornerstone North Blvd. Centerville, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Seafood
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#21. Salar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Peruvian, Lounges, French
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#20. Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4429 Cedar Park Drive Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: Seafood
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#19. Lily's - Dayton

- Rating: 4.1/5 (451 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Lucky's Taproom & Eatery

- Rating: 4.1/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 East 5th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Bars
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#17. Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (446 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
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#16. Jimmy's Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3002 Woodman Drive Kettering, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#15. Troni's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1314 East Dorothy Lane Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza
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#14. Meadowlark Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (392 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5531 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Cherry House Café

- Rating: 4.2/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1241 Meadowbridge Drive Beavercreek, Ohio
- Categories: New American
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#12. Ajanta India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3063 Woodman Drive Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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#11. Crossroads Biryani & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1888 Colonel Glenn Hwy Fairborn, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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#10. India Chaat Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 984 Miamisburg-Centerville Road Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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#9. Table 33

- Rating: 4.2/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 West 4th St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Cocktail Bars
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#8. Sky Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4090 Wilmington Pike Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Thai
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#7. Nelly's A Taste of Bolivia

- Rating: 4.2/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 79 South Main St. Centerville, Ohio
- Categories: Latin American, Bars
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#6. Ray's Wine Spirits Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8268 North Main St. Dayton, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer, Wine & Spirits, New American
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