14 fine dining spots where you can take holiday visitors in the Dayton region

Opening tonight, July 7, Sueño is a new restaurant situated in the Avant-Garde building, located at 607 E. 3rd St. in downtown Dayton, directly next to its sister operation, Tender Mercy.

Credit: Brittani Farley

Credit: Brittani Farley

Opening tonight, July 7, Sueño is a new restaurant situated in the Avant-Garde building, located at 607 E. 3rd St. in downtown Dayton, directly next to its sister operation, Tender Mercy.
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An alphabetical list of area fine dining restaurants that have done well over the years in our annual Best of Dayton contests.

Carvers Steaks and Chops

Steak lovers dream. (Source: Carvers Steaks and Chops Facebook)

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Best of Dayton third place 2019

1535 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton | (937) 433-7099 | Website | Facebook

Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

Fish & Chips ($17) from Club Oceano. MARK FISHER / STAFF PHOTO

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Best of Dayton third place 2021.

4429 Cedar Park Dr, Beavercreek | (937) 988-0909 | Website | Facebook

Coco’s Bistro

Mouth-watering yet? Here’s a close-up of the Maple duck dish being served at Coco’s Bistro in Dayton. ALEXIS LARSEN

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Best of Dayton finalist 2015, 2018, 2019. Second place 2016.

250 Warren St, Dayton | (937) 228-2626 | Website | Facebook

Coldwater Cafe

Quiche at the Coldwater Cafe in Tipp City, which has been named the "Best in Ohio" for fine dining in the Ohio Magazine 2020 Best in Ohio awards.

Credit: Contributed photo by E.L. Hubbard

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Credit: Contributed photo by E.L. Hubbard

Best of Dayton finalist 2016, 2017, 2018.

19 E Main St, Tipp City | (937) 667-0007 | Website | Facebook

Corner Kitchen

Corner Kitchen's pan-seared duck breast served with a cherry compote, accompanied by a warm potato and leek salad, and braised brussel sprouts. CONTRIBUTED

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Best of Dayton finalist 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

613 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 938-5244 | Website | Facebook

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Grilled steak with grilled potatoes and vegetables (Image provided by Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar)

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Best of Dayton finalist 2015, 2016. Third place 2018.

4432 Walnut Street, Dayton | 937-320-9548 | Website | Facebook

Florentine Restaurant

The Florentine Restaurant serves steaks, fish and chops. Pictured: ribeye.

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Best of Dayton sixth place 2022.

21 W Market St, Germantown | (937) 855-7759 | Website | Facebook

Meadowlark Restaurant

Meadowlark Restaurant's cider-glazed pork loin with spicy pickled apple, butternut squash gratin and shredded Brussels sprouts.

Credit: Ohio Pork Council

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Credit: Ohio Pork Council

Best of Dayton finalist 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019.

5531 Far Hills Ave, Dayton | (937) 434-4750 | Website | Facebook

Oakwood Club

The Oakwood Club's Garlic Shrimp and Linguine with Twin Filet Mignons. E.L. HUBBARD/CONTRIBUTED

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Best of Dayton first place 2015, 2016. Second place 2017, 2021, 2022.

2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood | 937-293-6973 | Website | Facebook

Pine Club

The Pine Club steakhouse.

Credit: JIM WITMER

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Credit: JIM WITMER

Best of Dayton first place 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022. Second place 2015. Third place 2016, 2017.

1926 Brown St., Dayton | 937-228-7463 | Facebook | Website

Salar Restaurant and Lounge

Salar’s fried calamari rings marinated in smoked paprika and served with roasted pepper and garlic aioli and spicy Peruvian chili sauce,. (Staff photo by Amelia Robinson)

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Best of Dayton finalist 2015, 2016. Third place 2022.

400 E 5th St, Dayton | (937) 203-3999 | Website | Facebook

Sueño

Sueño is a new restaurant situated in the Avant-Garde building, located at 607 E. 3rd St. in downtown Dayton, directly next to its sister operation, Tender Mercy.

Credit: Brittani Farley

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Credit: Brittani Farley

Best of Dayton fifth place 2022.

607 E 3rd St, Dayton | (937) 453-0008 | Website | Facebook

The Paragon Supper Club

The Paragon Supper Club at 797 Miamisburg-Centerville Road (Ohio 725) in Washington Twp. MARK FISHER / STAFF PHOTO

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Best of Dayton fourth place 2022.

797 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton | (937) 433-1234 | Website | Facebook

Watermark Restaurant

Watermark restaurant. The Great Miami Burger is pictured.

Credit: Watermark

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Credit: Watermark

Best of Dayton finalist 2018, 2019. First place 2017.

20 S 1st St, Miamisburg | (937) 802-0891| Website | Facebook

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