Dayton restaurants (Kettering, Fairfield, Beavercreek: house, college, live in)

[HIgirl]

Okay - now that we are in the process of settling into our new city - I need to start doing some research on restaurants. My husband and I love to go out to eat and we love all types of food (i.e. italian, thai, spanish, etc, etc). I would love to hear about your favorite restaurant. Who knows, maybe it will become our favorite restaurant Although we live in Fairborn, we are open to the entire Dayton area. Hope to hear from you . . . .

[Ohiogirl81]

The best subs in town are at Milano's on Brown Street near UD. I get all dreamy just thinking about sinking my teeth into a cold Italian or a turkey sub. 222-7072. Yes, I still remember the phone number.

Dominic's on South Main, also near UD, is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. The first time I went there -- a silly college freshman -- I inadvertently shook sugar on my linguini with clam sauce. They gave me a fresh plate, and I've been loyal ever since.

The Pine Club on Brown Street, also near UD (are you sensing a pattern here? LOL) has delicious steaks and delicious everything else. They don't take reservations, and the place is often uber-crowded, so be prepared.

I'd also recommend Amber Rose on Valley Street, which features Eastern European food.

Have fun!

[Crew Chief]

If you guys are down in the Dayton Mall area, we recommend "Meadowlark". It's buried in the strip plaza next to Half-Price books and Value City furniture and you enter off OH 725 (Exit 2 off of I-675) and turn in at the traffic light closest to T.G.I Friday's. We also like Mimi's at the Greene (especially for breakfast)

[wrightflyer]

Milano's is opening in Beavercreek!

Some of the places I love include Panera, which can be found anywhere today, Mama Disalvo's in Kettering off Stroop near the Meijers, Marions pizza in Beavercreek, Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory every once in a while, El Toro across from the Greene, LaRosa's Pizza on Commons Blvd off Fairfield, and Kava House Coffee behind LaRosa's. Then there is also The Pub at the Greene and Wellington Grille off Dayton-Xenia near Beaver-Valley.

Have always wanted to try McCormick and Schmicks (Greene), Pacchia (Oregon), and Pine Club (UD area)

Trust me, there are so many (some say too many) restaurants in this area that you'll find something.

[wrightflyer]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

Dominic's on South Main, also near UD, is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. The first time I went there -- a silly college freshman -- I inadvertently shook sugar on my linguini with clam sauce. They gave me a fresh plate, and I've been loyal ever since.

Sadly, Dominic's closed there location near MVH. It makes me kinda mad since that was another place I wanted to try since I love Italian. They said, however, they may reopen at a new location but I'm not sure where.

[penelopelp]

You should try out the Oregon District in Dayton. Oregon District - Businesses

Coco's Bistro on Wayne Ave. has a beautiful new place. They are rather pricey, but very good. I love their espresso encrusted filet & wasabi tuna. Also try their specials. I had a tasty sea bass on New Year's Eve. If you love chocolate, you must try their Molten Lava Cake. It is oozing with chocolate.

We also like Pacchia's. Their food is Italian inspired. I haven't been there since they changed their menu, but I heard that it is still very good. They are attached to the Emporium Cafe which is a great place for sandwiches, soup, & coffee.

Jay's Seafood is excellent. We love the lobster, crab legs, & grouper. They have super desserts--pecan pie, key lime pie, chocolate mousse.

Thai Nine is a big favorite for many in Dayton. It is very good.

I also highly recommend the Pine Club for steak.

This is not in the Oregon District, but we love Flying Pizza. The downtown location is temporarily on Monument St. There are other locations in Dayton, too. Try the Sicilian.

Our favorite Japanese is not very far from you--Akashi. They are on Harshman Blvd., down the street from Stebbins H.S. They have excellent sushi & soup.

Our favorite Indian restaurant is Amar India. They are down by the Dayton Mall.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by wrightflyer

Sadly, Dominic's closed there location near MVH.

Aaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuggggggggghhhhhhhhh! When did that happen??

I second Flying Pizza. Wonderful stuff. I never liked Marion's (heresy in some quarters). Too salty for me.

[Crew Chief]

Originally Posted by penelopelp

Our favorite Indian restaurant is Amar India. They are down by the Dayton Mall.

I'll second that; I don't do well with spicy food and I've found a number of menu items that I enjoy!

[BuckeyeGal]

Giovanni's in Fairborn. Whenever we go back home we always stop off and eat Giovanni's pizza. Yum!

[HIgirl]

Thank for you all of the great suggestions. We look forward to trying some of those out (possibly as soon as this weekend).

I have one for your guys - Ban Thai in Beavercreek. We tried it this past weekend and it was pretty good.