Ayala&#x27;s Grill &amp; Bar

This place was so neat. They repurposed a train depot into a cute restaurant and it was cool to see…read morethe trains ride by. They had several really good beers on tap and they had two gluten-free beers if you have issues with gluten. The hummus was very yummy and their potstickers were absolutely delicious Bailey. Our server was hilarious and she didn't mind us picking on her. She made some great suggestions on what to eat. We are definitely gonna have to come back here the next time we're in Tennessee.

The food is great! 4-5 stars. The inconsistent service. 3…read morestars. Menu is good. I love the ranch made in house, and craft burgers & nice salad(s) & offered & beer choices. Hostesses are always nice / great location & we like to patronize. The seating and lighting are fair (mostly tables and barstools. If you get a booth, it's out of the way of the bar, and will take even longer. So I opt for the table or bar just to get better-served. Pro tip cos/ Once, I had taken out of town guests and they sat us in the boonies (side room) & it took 45 minutes just to get drinks and appetizers. Guests were annoyed, but as they didn't have to pay as we treated, was good for them. Personally, I get didn't appreciate getting a smaller beer than my brothers . Same order, yet theirs comes in 12oz or 16oz, respectively & they give me this tiny, girlie glass w half the amount. 'Yeah for the same beer, same price, give me an actual glass, please!' I said something, and they gave me what I paid for. But still. Have a nice time!

Chicken Bites

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Screen Door Kitchen

4.3(157 reviews)

2.6 mi

Absolutely great place. The food was outstanding and look of the place was great. It's an old house…read moreand it looks like it. Such a cool little historical building. The service was great and some by the owner mostly. We had a nice chat with the owner who's quite the traveler. Even has some family in my home state of New Jersey. Our order was a simple lunch. I had the turkey avocado club and the Mrs had a dill chicken salad sandwich. Both were outstanding and the fried green tomatoes were the best we've had. I didn't ask but it seemed the fries were hand cut. I definitely recommend a stop there.

Love everything about this place. Historical converted…read moreschoolhouse w remnants of the past; chalkboards & shelves. Etc Some original hardware and nice quilts hanging up, along with the family run feel and vibe, I've always felt welcome & taken care of. I don't have many vegetarian options but I love the mashed potatoes w red skin, and delicious homemade Mac and cheese. Oft times I just get sides like the aforementioned along with a house salad and their delicious homemade ranch. A great burger & I love the absolute delicious fresh-ground French-pressed coffee. A bit but pricey, so I can't share ha ha sorry/ I need more than one cup! Tho the quality is a nice change, so I splurge. Friends and family have ordered catfish, meatloaf, and chicken parm- all enjoyed. I appreciate the fact that it's delicious home-cooking yet quality clean ingredients such as I love. I also like the fact that the staff seem artistically able to express themselves whether it's the tattoos or clothing or whatever; it's professional but welcoming, and I appreciate that. A lot.

Arugula and butternut squash salad

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Carrabelle's

3.4(119 reviews)

1.3 mi

Visited for the first time in a minute last night and our food was so good. The blackened chicken…read morehas become a favorite. My daughter loved her shrimp tacos too! The portions are super generous you will always leave full. Our server Carissa was the absolute best. So sweet and perfectly attentive. The restaurant was quiet so it was a perfect early dinner.

I had no idea this place existed until a family member recommended it. Staff were all super…read morefriendly, food arrived to the table with an okay speed. I chalk any wait up to it being made to order vs prepped and just quick heated. Portions are a good size, but heavy on the salt with all the dishes. The space is odd. It's really open, high ceilings, exposed duct work, but hunting paraphernalia hanging all around. Prices are high for the area.

Shrimp Tacos

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Peking House Restaurant

3.4(21 reviews)

4.2 mi

Not the best. I was unimpressed the wait staff was very sweet though. The food was on buffet for…read moreawhile.

The food was good but expensive for Chinese food. We had General Tsa chicken, (2) Chicken and…read moreBroccoli, 4 egg rolls, and rice, and the price came out to be $80. The cost is way too much for Chinese food for 4 people.

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Panda Garden

2.8(20 reviews)

2.1 mi

I go to this place a lot, mostly because it is the only Chinese place in Dayton other than Peking,…read moreand it is also the only Chinese place I know that is open on Mondays. Some days I will go and the food will be fantastic, but other times it is just horrible and it makes me sick to have to pay 9 dollars for it. I will keep going back though because when the food is good, it is a great place to eat. It just has to be caught at the right times during the day. I would recommend this place to anyone, and do so often. It is by far my favorite place to eat in Dayton.

The servers are a bit rude... they also try to take your plate when you're still eating…read more The food wasn't hot, nor was it very good. Online, it looked like someone bought them and remolded... needless to say it's still a shitty restaurant and the fact they charge for water is crazy.

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Miller's Bread

4.6(14 reviews)

12.8 mi

I visited Millers a few days ago and it was VERY cute. The cheesecake was divine! The blueberry…read moremuffin was good and the cinnamon roll was ok. The service seemed VERY unorganized and the communication seemed off between the 2 ladies that were working.

Super cute place downtown Pikeville. Absolutely worth the drive if you are passing through. Had…read morebreakfast and a coffee with cheesecake to go and had absolutely nothing that wasn't great. The croissant I had was perfection!

Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

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Croissant with egg and bacon..

YAMATO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

3.1(51 reviews)

0.4 mi

Ordered shrimp tempura w vegetables app. They served 3 skinny shrimps with three other veggies…read more Sweet potato, onion rings and broccoli. The batter didn't taste like a typical tempura batter and broccoli was soggy and had raw batter in the middle of them. We also ordered 4 different specialty sushi rolls. Crazy tuna, rainbow, chili, and dragon rolls. Those were mostly a disappointment as well. The eel on the dragon roll was sliced so thin you never got a taste of it. The chili roll was not rolled tight enough so it fell apart. Only roll that tasted slightly better than Publix sushi was the crazy tuna roll. If you want sushi do not go here go somewhere else. Nice waitress but had to chase her to pay the check. I don't see myself going back here.

This is my absolute favorite hibachi place! I'm addicted and can't visit Dayton without coming…read morehere. After chatting with our favorite server she informed us that their hibachi sauce is made in home and I'm sure that is why it's so amazing! The restaurant itself is pretty simple, clean and quaint but the food makes up for it with BIG taste! I can't say enough good things.

S10. Chili Roll

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Chicken I had to remove from the teriyaki after asking for hibachi

Scoopy'S Ice Cream Place

4.9(9 reviews)

3.0 mi

Absolutely, fantastic milkshakes, and a unique atmosphere. if you have a chance, we highly…read morerecommend this place.

Very friendly service highly recommended great place to do business. God bless this place.read more

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Firehouse Subs

3.2(11 reviews)

0.0 mi

Greeted immediately when walked in. Clean dining area. Good food. Solid staff. Soda machine with…read moreall the variations was restocked while sandwiches getting made so all the flavors were available for next guest. Love a toasty sub and the fact that restaurant is open late every night (9pm). Renee and Serena were friendly and attentive even when I walked in just before closing. Hook and ladder hit the spot as always, and you can't go wrong with mac and cheese or the signature pickles- nom. Sorry no pictures, forgot until half was already gone.

Ordered pickup. Sandwich came correctly. Out of black olives and a little slow, but otherwise no…read morecomplaints. An unmemorable experience, but that's exactly what you want from a fast food restaurant. Nice

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Michael W.

7 years ago

Great place to eat. Good food and great prices.

Ayala's Grill & Bar - mexican - Updated September 2026

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