I enjoy the interior of this bar and think the decorations and signage are very cute. The…read morebartenders are also very attentive and helpful when ordering drinks. I enjoy some of their wine selections but am not much of a fan of their cocktail options. The food is decent here, we like to order the stuffed olives and also tried the bread appetizer last time which was decent too.

Capital C for cool. Cool menu cool staff cool kitchen. The coolest place in Dayton. When a dive bar…read more& a gastro pub make a little cozy bar baby that has oysters & Prosecco, tuna melts & cookies, i think it makes for a wonderful evening. Brock was also wildly cool. Thanks for the fabulous time :)

My son always wants his birthday here. To be honest, it's not my kind of place, but others in my…read morefamily love it. Service is good. The top choice is one of those bags they boil seafood, corn and potatoes in, and it's messy to eat. That is my problem...not anyone else's. So if you enjoy this, by all means dine here. The prices are reasonable and food is good. My way of coping is to drink more wine and watch everyone else get messy. Whatever...just my point of view.

Awful food. Slow service. I will not be back. Served in a bag. Decor dusty. Rubbery shrimp…read more Old mussels all served halved so you couldn't eliminate the ones that weren't open

The food was delicious. We had a seafood boil with shrimp, snow crab & crawfish (1/2 each) we did…read moreadd sausage as well and got some hushpuppies! We got the juicy seasoning and it was worth our wait! When we got there it didn't look busy but took about 10mins to get seated (didn't look like they had enough servers or ppl working) but regardless our waiter was nice and we were set! The ambiance was different with writing everywhere which I know it's not for everyone but we didn't care because we came for the food. Disclaimer: we did order drinks but took too long so we said never mind. Again I think it was just lack of staff, but overall we enjoyed it!

Been here a few times and everything is always good. The fried oysters are huge and never…read moreovercooked.

This was a great first Time! A group of us decided to come…read moreand be introduced to this local favorite. I had the perch meal and only wish I had known I could also get fried okra! The service was quick even though one of the guys taking our order did get a little frustrated with the size of our group- everything went smoothly!!!

The food is great seems really fresh. Whether you get it raw to go or have them cook it fir you…read more,always tasty. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Deing disabled the have even taken my food out to the car for me so i wouldn't spill it in my walker or wheel chair. Cant say enough good about this buisness and the people there.

Okay... I'm still thinking about this meal like it personally changed my life a little bit…read more I had the haddock and WOW. The batter was that perfect golden crisp where every bite had that little crunch, but the fish itself was flaky and melt-in-your-mouth soft. You know when something is fried just right and not heavy or greasy at all? That. And the tartar sauce?? Not your average situation. It had this fresh, almost elevated flavor that made everything even better. I was literally dipping every last bite like I didn't trust the plate not to disappear. But honestly, what made it even more special was the people. Every single staff member was so kind and welcoming, and the chef actually came out to talk with us. I got to thank him personally for making me such an amazing gluten-free meal, which meant a lot because that's not always easy to find. Just one of those places where the food is incredible, but the experience somehow still steals the show. I will 1000% be back.

When the food is so good you forget to take pictures...let's start with the space. It's small but…read more never overcrowded. The owner takes time away from the kitchen to talk his guests like family. In a small town, you can tell the vibe is just that - they all know each other. We had a large group celebrating Mother's Day and between us I think we had 7 different menu items. The rib platter and grouper were among those and a "first come first serve" dish. You can tell they go fast and my husband got the last rib platter. They were juicy and full of that great smoke flavor you want to have. I had the fish and chips, an easy favorite it was cooked perfect with no fry oil leaking off the fish and the taste of cornmeal taking front and center. My teenagers had the grilled chicken sandwich and a cheeseburger. Both exceptional. In our family, we tend to share like it was all one table meal anyways so it was great to see not one dish we had wasn't worth the trip there. It's my Mother-In-Law's favorite local restaurant so to get in (no reservations needed), sit down and have a great meal was awesome. Now; they do have signs about not hanging around too long because of how busy they stay so if you are one that likes to digest their meal for awhile at the restaurant, you may not be able to depending on the crowd. Overall; great place and I am a sucker for those local, small business owner places.

Nice small restaurant with excellent food and friendly atmosphere and service . Looking forward to…read morenew menu items will be back again.

Started with the Mozzarella sticks, bangin'! I got the Seafood Boil combo E in seasoned garlic…read morebutter and the hubby got the Cheesesteak! Both fantastic! A bit busy but the staff were friendly! Def will be going back!

Sonora Grill Seafood Steak Bar & Grill…read more A note on stars; Sonora Grille is on Burkhardt, and in a small strip mall; I am not inclined to award a strip mall restaurant 5 stars; however.... PULPO BRASAS v PULPO KORA Our server suggested Brasas because she thought Kora was too spicey for us - bad advice - we recommend Kora. What does octopus taste like? Not chicken, not lobster, not...; octopus taste like octopus, and Sonora Grill offers best octopus in Dayton. Began researching Yelp for special Birthday restaurant - usually goto Flemings, Oceano, and/or similar properties. Travel Tip: do check menu Spanish definitions to avoid order errors. An advantage of residing in the Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area is the fact that there are several dining options and Sonora Grille was not on our radar. Also there seems to be a healthy turnover of restaurant properties, and we do attempt to be aware of our options. Our search: Yelp Best Seafood restaurants Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area. One expects Jays and Oceano to be listed; however, there are a few which we would not list. Reviews and ratings can be subjective, and personal preferences may vary; we have no interest in sports bars or "loud" fried food eateries. We can depend upon Yelp whilst researching: Here are 5 Star Reviews for Sonora. Several of these reviews encouraged us to visit Sonora Grill Seafood Steak Bar & Grill. Phenomenal and authentic food... Best tasting OCTOPUS, in Ohio of all places!! Did not expect a fancy seafood place inside of a latin market! I was looking for the perfect place that serves steak and seafood for my husband's birthday..... This place is a hidden gem.... Best food I have ever had in Ohio, great service as well.... We have studied the menu and our plan: FRITURAS DE MAR 21.99 bring 2 small plates to divide Calamari rings, octopus pieces, and seasoned shrimp coated in crispy flour, served with tartar and chipotle dressing. CALDO BIRRIA -- 20.99 serve in two bowls Caldo birria, also known as birria en caldo, is a rich and flavorful Mexican stew that has gained immense popularity for its tender meat and savory broth. PULPO BRASAS 28.99 Perfectly cooked in a butter marinade with garlic, soy sauce, and chipotle served with rice and salad. Mounted on corn husks. FILETE NAYARIT 24.99 Curvina fillet covered with shrimp, octopus, and garlic bell peppers served with rice and salad. Pasta del Mare Seafood mix cooked in tomato sauce, onion with fettuccine pasta. Churro's We do expect to request take away boxes following dining. Throughout our 60 year relationship, my wife enjoys desert as an appetizer, and today is no exception. The Churro's are delivered in a flash; we discovered this special treat nearly 50 years ago during an expedition to Spain and Portugal. The very best Churro's were prepared by roadside vendors, and our friends, Bill and Ellen Rose agreed. I also requested that CALDO BIRRIA be served prior to the entrees, and this is a delightful dish. As experienced Sunday Diners, we arrive at 11:00am to avoid the "church rush." Church folks have not yet discovered this excellent venue. Venue: a distinct Hispanic dining event; large, well-lighted restaurant with very loud music - we encouraged management to decrease volume. Sophia was our delightful young server; her English was passable; she did not quite understand why my wife wanted churros as an appetizer, but the churros soon came, and my wife observed that these taste like Spain. Sonora Grille reminded us of some fine restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. My dear wife finally elected CAMARONES AL GRILL, and we offer 5 stars to menu and to dining. Overall a Five Star experience; pays to get off the beaten path. Following lunch, my wife suggests an Open House to view Benham Grove venues for an upcoming event. Next she opts for a Sunday Estate Sale....

I am on an enchilada tour at Sonora. They have so many options I can try a new one every visit. And…read moreI shall! Everything I've had here has been great. This place is a severely underrated gem.

Let's start with the feeling you are walking back into history when you enter Jay's. The…read moreatmosphere is remarkable. Take time to notice the stuff around you while here from the old bar to the pictures on the wall. Our server Cori was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Very pleasant and professional. Now for the food. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Was celebrating my dad's 93rd birthday. Dad and Stepmom said the salmon was one of the best they have ever had. That says a lot considering their age. My wife and I each had a sampler platter. Both were excellent and well prepared. The wife did say if you are not a horseradish fan don't get the mashed potatoes. Such a wonderful meal and great way to celebrate dad's 93rd.

They opened at 5pm on a Thursday. Was in parking lot waiting for them to open. I observed one of…read morethe employees smoking marijuana right outside the back door. Also observed one of the employees coming out to his car and retrieving a dog, letting him out for a few minutes then putting him back in the car. Goes inside and gets some food and brings it to the dog and feeds him the food. The vehicle was parked in a handicap parking spot with no handicap tag. The service was not as expected. The blond lady that has worked there for many years was delivering our food from over the wall and not walking around to our table. She did this at least three times. The service could have been better. Sad that this place has gone downhill. We won't be returning. Don't recommend at all.

What a treasure in Troy…read more Smith's Boathouse shoots for a more upscale feel and delivers. Fancy without being pretentious. Great location right along the river. Service was friendly and helpful. I was looking forward to the French onion soup and enjoyed it. It's a different take than I've had before, but still good. When I'm at new places I like to try to pick something I normally wouldn't order. So I skipped the pretzel and beer cheese in favor of the whipped ricotta small plate. It was spectacular. The combination of the cheese with the vinaigrette, carrots and toast just worked. The owner visits every table. It's a nice touch without being intrusive.

Excellent everything! We loved the Ambiance, and every person was very friendly. We sat at the bar…read morefor a cocktail while waiting for our table and ending up eating at the bar! Our bartender servers were very attentive and welcoming!

Decided for a late lunch. Lobster bisque in the green apple harvest salad with salmon was perfect!…read more Closest thing to New England. Our server Sadie was excellent and very attentive. She was so kind and even would repeat so my mother who's had appearing could understand. We can't wait for our next visit!

One of my favorite restaurants to visit. I frequent here several times a year since. I usually…read moreorder the pomegranate martini, which is delicious. My favorite is the Mahi Mahi, it comes in a delicious sauce. If you get a side, try the au gratin potatoes. This is not a fast-food restaurant, you are going to wait for your food to come out. You're going to get bread and butter and your drinks, then your salad or soup, then your entree. It's going to be a long dinner. Plan on that. It's not a place where you are in and out in an hour. It's ideal for a socializing dinner, business dinner or a long date. They have tiramisu for dessert, even though it isn't on the menu. It's delicious. I've only had a not great experience once or twice and honestly it depends on who your server is. Overall, I highly recommend trying it out if you have never been.