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20 of the best appetizers you should know from our Best of Dayton contests

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Nov 27, 2023
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An alphabetical list of area restaurant appetizers that have done well over the years in our annual Best of Dayton contests.

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Bargo’s Grill & Tap

Bourbon Teriyaki Boneless Wings at Bargo’s Grill & Tap will make your taste buds very happy. (CONNIE POST/Staff)

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588 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville | 937-433-2500 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2019

Bennett’s Publical

Bennett’s Publical is a family sports bar located at 67 S. Main Street in Miamisburg. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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67 S Main St., Miamisburg | 937-866-4200 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2019, 2021

Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro

Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro in Miamisburg. MARK FISHER/STAFF

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19 N Main St, Miamisburg | 937-859-7677 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2021

Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

Appetizer portion of Mussels in White Wine Sauce  ($11)  served with garlic bread  from Club Oceano. MARK FISHER / STAFF PHOTO

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

Best of Dayton finalist 2023

Cooper’s Hawk

Chicken Potstickers appetizer at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant.

Credit: Mark Fisher

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Credit: Mark Fisher

5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville | 937-900-9463 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2021

Corner Kitchen

Fall menu items at Corner Kitchen

Credit: Contributed

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Credit: Contributed

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

Best of Dayton finalist 2022, 2023

EAT food truck

Eat Food Truck Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls. PHOTO / TOM GILLIAM PHOTOGRAPHY

Credit: Tom Gilliam

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Credit: Tom Gilliam

937-605-3417 | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2019

El Meson

A variety of dishes will be served at El Meson in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. CONTRIBUTED

Credit: CONTRIBUTED

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903 E. Dixie Dr., West Carrollton | 937-859-8229 | Website

Best of Dayton finalist 2022, 2023

The Florentine Restaurant

The Florentine in Germantown in April 2006. Staff file photo by Gary Stelzer

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

Best of Dayton finalist 2022

Hoshi Ramen

Hoshi Ramen serves up a colorful variety of Ramen and other dishes in Fairborn.

Credit: Hoshi Ramen

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Credit: Hoshi Ramen

2820 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn | 937-318-8006 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2022

Jimmie’s Ladder 11

Jimmie's Ladder 11 in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

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936 Brown St., Dayton | 937-424-1784 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2018, 2019

Loose Ends Brewing

Loose Ends Brewing Company in Centerville is hosting its first-ever Crab Rangoon Eating Contest on Monday, July 3 starting at 2 p.m. with 100 people planning to participate (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

Credit: Submitted Photo

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890 South Main Street, Centerville | 937 723-6328 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2022, 2023

Nick’s Restaurant

Wings from Nick's Restaurant.

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1443 N. Detroit St., Xenia | 937-372-3202 | Website

Best of Dayton finalist 2022, 2023.

Ozu852

A sampling of Ozu852's top-rated sushi. Photo via Facebook

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852 Union Blvd, Englewood | 937-832-3000 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2022

Rip Rap Roadhouse

Rip Rap Roadhouse

Credit: Alexis Larsen

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Credit: Alexis Larsen

6024 Rip Rap Road, Dayton | 937-236-4329 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2023

Shen’s Szechuan & Sushi

Shen's Szechuan & Sushi Miso Sake roll Contributed photo by Alexis Larsen

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Credit: HANDOUT

7580 Poe Ave, Vandalia | 937-898-3860 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2018, 2019

Super Subbys

Super Subby's restaurants

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Multiple locations | 937-293-6933 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2019

Thai 9

Panang curry with seafood (foreground) and spicy fried noodles with vegetables (back) at Thai 9 located in Dayton's Oregon District. Staff photo by Lisa Powell

Credit: Lisa Powell

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Credit: Lisa Powell

11 Brown St, Dayton | 937-222-3227 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2019

Watermark Restaurant

These scallop appetizers were served during a VIP reception for Watermark in Miamisburg.

Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson

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Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson

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

Best of Dayton finalist 2018, 2019

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

The Chicago Style Chicken Parmesan Sandwich with Jojos from Wheat Penny Oven & Bar on Wayne Ave. in Dayton.

Credit: Natalie Jones

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Credit: Natalie Jones

515 Wayne Ave, Dayton | 937-496-5268 | Website | Facebook

Best of Dayton finalist 2018, 2019

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