Easy to find near UD campus and Arena. I had reservations but there was hardly anyone inside so…read morethey weren't needed. Restaurant was nice inside. However the chairs were so hard and not comfortable all night. The menu had a lot of various offerings. We went with a mocktail and spinach, lobster, artichoke dip to start. They were good but I would have preferred the naan bread served warm with the dip instead of cold. We went with short rib risotto for our main. It was tender meat but a lot of mushroom sauce. And the risotto was underwhelming and not well seasoned and pretty bland. Server was friendly but it was so slow all night. We waited for 20 minutes for our bill after we were done eating. Not sure I'd be back for lunch/dinner but maybe would try their brunch offerings.

Food is not good. I will only eat here out of desperation. Cookies are good. Burgers are ok.read more

Service is amazing. Originally looking at the menu I wanted to try the walnut tacos but they don't…read morehave any walnut meat in stock. I grabbed the pasta salad and veggie soup. Both are 9/10!!

Today, I fell in love with Jackfruit Tacos. It has the right amount of spice, with loads of flavor,…read moreand a hint of sweetness. At first bite, I had to take a picture because I knew it would be ingested quickly. If you have a few moments on the weekend and you're in downtown Dayton, OH, stop by the 2nd Street Market and visit Vegan it Iz!

BEST BREAKFAST SPOT EVER…read more The Breakfast Burger was perfect. The vibe was immaculate. The service was incredible. MUST VISIT SPOT in Dayton!!!!

The Ugly Duckling was probably a one time visit for me. The atmosphere was great, and the service…read morewas friendly and attentive. You can tell they're aiming to put a unique twist on classic brunch dishes, which I can appreciate, even if it wasn't quite my style. I ordered the Gravy'd Cheddar Tots, and my friend ordered the Breakfast Burrito. While the food was well-prepared, I personally found the value a bit lacking for the price. The Gravy'd Cheddar Tots consisted mostly of tater tots topped with eggs, white cheddar, and gravy. I basically paid $16 for 2 eggs; I left more hungry leaving than I did coming in. I understand that their menu is designed to be creative and different from a traditional brunch spot, but I found myself missing some of the more classic breakfast elements. In the end, it just wasn't the right fit for my preferences, and I left wishing the meal had been a bit more filling.

Amazing Flavors! We wanted to try some new places and stopped in at Culture last evening - it sits…read morein the Oregon district. The smells were amazing, as was the fast service and the food!! We ordered the Burria grilled cheese and the Wonton nachos. Both came out as they were ready...piping hot and so full of flavor - Yum! The Wonton nachos have an Asian flavor profile, with a great sauce, fried wontons, topped with crispy slaw. The Birria grilled cheese was pure comfort food, with a spicy fries upgrade! Inside there are 5-6 tables along the wall and an outdoor patio for summer eating - highly recommend - we are going g back for more

Wow Culture truly is one of the best restaurants in Dayton. Chef Dane truly has a variety of…read moreamazing flavorful food and a weekly special. His Crunchwrap special is the bomb! His drip Burger is so good with his famous drip sauce. Tonight met up with a few friends to celebrate the end of the school year and shared fries the seasoning is so good enjoy as is no ketchup needed. I loved the meatloaf with chipotle glaze, the mashed potatoes wee melt in our mouth & green beans seasoned just right. Plus huge portion enough for 2 meals. Another friend enjoyed the wonton nachos which were delicious & then the crab & blt special sandwich & finished off with banana pudding special. Thank you Chef Dane for wonderful experience in Oregon District.

The service was excellent. It was way too dark for me. I felt smothered and had to use a flashlight…read moreto see my food. My steak was ok but cooked very unevenly- raw in middle and the mashed potatoes were quite garlicky. We had intended to have drinks and dessert but the drinks didn't appeal to us - way too complicated and unappealing liquors. By the time we finished dinner we both just wanted out of there so we skipped dessert.

On 25 July, at 5:30pm, my family and I had reservations for dinner. We surveyed the menu and…read morelocation since we had not experienced the restaurant before. We can gladly report a truly more than satisfying evening including great service, wonderful and creative dishes and expert drink options. I can say without compromise this is the best dining experience in the Dayton area. I recommend highly. Ricki Lucien

We had a wonderful celebration dinner at Grist. If you appreciate handmade pasta and creative…read moreflavors, this place is something special. The husband-and-wife team behind Grist has created one of the most inventive pasta menus you'll find anywhere. It's casual--you order at the counter--but don't mistake that for ordinary dining. We started with the rosemary Parmesan focaccia and the cow's milk burrata. Both were excellent. The focaccia was simple, fresh, and perfectly executed, while the burrata was an absolute standout. For our entrées, we had the Mafalda al Agnello, Raviolo al'Uovo, Spring Pea Agnolotti, and Tonnarelli di Mare. Every pasta was handmade and beautifully prepared. The Mafalda stole the show, with wide, ruffled ribbons coated in an incredible braised lamb sauce. The Raviolo al'Uovo was unlike anything I've had before--a single oversized raviolo with remarkable flavor and a presentation that was as memorable as it was delicious. Grist is proof that great dining doesn't require white tablecloths. It simply requires talented people making exceptional food. We couldn't recommend it more.

Simply amazing. We didn't have a reservation, and couldn't have gotten one anyway, because they…read morewere booked solid for two weeks out. So we just walked in, and the host was kind enough to let us sit at the little bar area near the window. I like their ordering system. You have many options --- go up to the cash register and order there, order from the server who comes by your table (or in our case, bar), or use your phone by scanning the QR code. And if you use your phone, each person in your party can do it themselves on their own phone. Regardless, it all gets added to the same order for the same table. Pretty slick. At the end, when it comes time to pay, the app lets you split the check however you want, and you can even see the name of the person that ordered each item. The food was incredible. It's not cheap, and the portions are a little smaller than some might expect at an Italian restaurant. But for us, it was filling enough. I personally had the raviolo, which was delicious. Little did I know that in Italian, "raviolo" is singular while "ravioli" is plural. So I got one giant raviolo on my plate (see picture). I didn't care much for the runny egg yolk on top, but it was as advertised on the menu. All the other food orders were amazing, especially the desserts. I'd definitely come back once my food budget resets.

Jollity is a very aptly named, up-beat restaurant with small menu, craft entrees and good vibes all…read morearound. The inside is a bit small but cozy with the kitchen in broad view. The menu rotates roughly every quarter, and given the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the selection is a bit limited -- handful of vegetarian small plates, a few meat and a few seafood options. For the non-drinkers, they had two non-alcoholic cocktails available, but no NA beer. Beware though, as the NA cocktails were still around $11, which I always find frustrating as they are basically flavored sugar water. We tried the blackhawk beef burger and koji-aged ribeye. The blackhawk burger was a smash burger (thin patties, melted cheese), that tasted delicious. The ribeye was just as expected and cooked as ordered. The star of each of the entrees, however, was the thin cut, crispy fries. Good thing the fries were delicious because the sauces that came with it were quite bland -- would've preferred ketchup. For dessert we tried the bay leaf cheesecake. It was alright, had a subtle smokey flavor that I think threw us off a bit (although that was obviously the point given the bay leaf). Our server Renee was friendly and everything was prompt. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the food was pretty good. Although, given the limited number of options on the menu, you'll definitely want to look at it ahead of time to make sure there is something that suits your palate.

Had dinner here with my family (all 10 of us!) this past weekend, and I'm still thinking about that…read moreribeye... The moment we stepped in, the modern aesthetic hit perfectly - clean lines, mood lighting, and just enough buzz to feel energetic without drowning out conversation. Our family gathering was greeted immediately by staff who seemed genuinely stoked to have us there. Major points for making a large group feel welcome! The menu is refreshingly concise - none of that overwhelming novel-length situation that makes you second-guess yourself three times. Their drink selection strikes that perfect balance too - enough variety in wines/beers/cocktails to satisfy everyone. They've got some non-alcoholic options as well. We started with the Kimchi Pancake and Brussels Sprouts for the table. Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about the pancake (kimchi can be hit or miss for me), but this was a revelation. The kimchi flavor was present but not overwhelming - just enough kick that played perfectly with the shiso and wasabi remoulade. And those Brussels? It's packed with flavor and disappeared in approximately 3.5 seconds... Maybe less! For my main course, went with my cousin's recommendation - the Koji Aged Ribeye. When it arrived I initially thought "that's it?" But this steak is deceptive. The thick cut topped with Togarashi Butter was significantly more filling than it looked. Cooked to absolute perfection, and that butter situation on top? A flavor bomb of sweet-spicy-savory that had me contemplating licking the plate - don't worry, I didn't! My taste buds were begging for more even when my stomach waved the white flag. That's when you know it's good. If you're anywhere near downtown Dayton, make Jollity a priority stop. Not sure when I'll be back in Ohio again, but would definitely have this resto on my return list.

We come here all the time! Love how many vegan options they offer. I usually get either the vegan…read morechili or the vegan chicken and waffles. Today we also got the vegan chocolate cake and vegan falafel balls. The cake tasted differently than normal, which was odd. Not as good as usual. The falafel was so good though. Almost like a softer fried mozzarella ball. Our waitress was also very nice! She even drew a little dog on our receipt which was cute!

The food was so good! The fries reminded me of Hop Cat crack fries and I couldn't have eaten them…read morefaster. I went safe with the Lucky's Club and it blew me away. The proportions were perfect and the sauce was amazing! It also had a cool punk rock vibe. They weren't trying to be something they weren't. Decent service but I didn't expect anything different. They aren't trying to impress you there, just give you great food and some decent beer. Would have liked the beer more if they had more IPA options. A lot of the options were a little too unique but if you're into that give it a go!