From winning BBQ, to pizza and saucy wings — you can smother your hungry squad in the best Dayton has to offer. The way we see it, win or lose, everyone’s walking away happy with this spread of Dayton grub:
🏆BEST PLACES TO ORDER WINGS
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Credit: Photo: Amelia Robinson
🏈WINNER: Roosters
A manager at Roosters said the restaurant can get “insane” on Super Bowl Sunday, however, the 2018 Best of Dayton winner in Best Wings will be open and pumping out hot wings all day. You can also order to-go the day of, but keep in mind it’s better to call sooner than later if you want to beat the game-day wing rush. The restaurant typically does a Super Bowl Sunday boneless wing deal, however, that has yet to be announced.
• 5571 Merily Way, Huber Heights | 937-236-9464
• 3501 N. Main St., Dayton | 937-277-0114
• 103 N. Springboro Pike, Miamisburg | 937-433-4630
• 257 W. Central Ave., Springboro | 937-748-3017
• 400 W. Main St., Xenia | 937-376-4444
🏈SECOND PLACE: Lock 27 Brewing
Coming in at a sweet second place, Lock 27 was happy to say it will be open for Super Bowl Sunday and offers carry-out as well as catering.
• 329 E. First St., Dayton | 937-433-2739
• 1035 S. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-2739
🏈THIRD PLACE: Fricker's
When asked if they will be open for game day, Fricker’s said “absolutely.” Catering and to-go options are available by calling the location closest to you.
• Fricker's Dayton (Woodman Drive), 1818 Woodman Drive, Dayton | 937-252-9007
• Fricker's Dayton (Miller Lane), 6834 Miller Lane, Dayton | 937-890-0020
• Fricker's Huber Heights, 6280 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights | 937-233-9464
• Fricker’s Troy, 1187 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-335-2900
• Fricker’s Centerville, 1383 Miamisburg-Centerville Road | 937-434-1000
• Fricker’s Vandalia, 22 Foley Drive | 937-454-9464
• Fricker’s Miamisburg, 251 N. Springboro Pike | 937-866-9464
>>Best of Dayton 2018 winners: Food & Dining
🏆BEST PLACES TO ORDER BBQ
🏈WINNER: City Barbeque
Dayton’s favorite BBQ joint plans to have all hands on deck on Super Bowl Sunday. “Most locations will be open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. for pick-up and catering. Hours may vary by location, but all will be open for at least those hours.”
• 2330 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-320-0000 | Website | Facebook
• 5 E. Franklin St., Centerville | 937-312-1350 | Website | Facebook
🏈SECOND PLACE: Hickory River Smokehouse
Hickory River is making sure it is not left out of the action. “As always, our ‘Meats from the Pit’ are available by the pound. A pound feeds four and starts at $10.69. Choices include Pulled Pork, Ham, Turkey, Polish Sausage, Pork Loin, and Brisket ($2 more). Other fan favorites are our Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos, and our hickory-smoked Baby Back Ribs. They are perfect for the big game!”
• 135 S. Garber Drive, Tipp City | 937-669-2271 | Website | Facebook
🏈THIRD PLACE: Company 7 BBQ
Company 7 is open with regular hours on Super Bowl Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. and it will be offering its full menu as catering and pick-up options. You can view the full menu here.
• 1001 S. Main St., Englewood | 937-836-2777 | Website | Facebook
🏆PIZZA
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Credit: Amelia Robinson
🏈WINNER: Marion's Piazza
If your party is a bunch of squares, or if they just prefer their pizza deliciously square-cut, Marion’s has got you covered on game day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. They will handle normal carryout and dine-in orders.
• South Piazza, 711 Shroyer Road | 937-293-6991
• North Piazza, 3443 N. Dixie Drive | 937-277-6553
• Dayton Mall Piazza, 8991 Kingsridge Drive | 937-435-3300
• Town & Country Piazza, 50 E. Stroop Road, Kettering | 937-296-1177
• Centerville Piazza, 241 N. Main St., Centerville | 937-433-3993
• Beavercreek Piazza, 1320 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek | 937-429-3393
• Englewood Piazza, 404 W. National Road, Englewood | 937-832-0333
• Troy Piazza, 1270 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-339-2000
🏈SECOND PLACE: Old Scratch Pizza
Old Scratch is open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Carryout orders can be placed in person, online or through the mobile app.
• 812 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton | 937-331-5357 | Website | Facebook
>>JUST IN: Old Scratch Pizza to open 2nd location
🏈THIRD PLACE: Dewey's Pizza
Dewey’s will be open on game day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• 131 Jasper St., Dayton | 937-223-0000
• 3600 Rigby Road, Austin Landing, Miamisburg | 937-859-7777 | Website | Facebook
🏆CRAFT BEER
Perhaps the easiest way to impress guests is having their favorite local craft brews on hand when they arrive. Stopping by the Best of Dayton 2018 winners ahead of time is a sure-fire way to stock up on the best pours. All three ARE open on game day, in case you need to do last-minute beverage prepping. Each of these locations offer select beers in growlers or howlers to go.
>>Best of Dayton 2018: Bars, Beer & Nightlife winners
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🏈WINNER: Warped Wing
Open on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• 26 Wyandot St., Dayton | 937-222-7003 | Website | Facebook
🏈SECOND PLACE: The Barrel House
Open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 417 E. Third St., Dayton | 937-222-4795 | Website | Facebook
🏈THIRD PLACE: Dayton Beer Company
Open on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• 41 Madison St., Dayton | 937-228-2337 | Website | Facebook
🏆WINE
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Credit: CHRIS STEWART/DAYTON DAILY NEWS
It’s not ALL about beer during the big game. Wine enthusiasts can be football fans, too. Brandeberry and The Winery at Versailles are both closed on Sundays, so you will want to stop by and stock up before game day. Valley Vineyards, however, will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in case you wanted a more “pinky’s up” Super Bowl experience.
🏈WINNER: Brandeberry Winery
• 5118 W. Jackson Road, Enon | 937-767-9103 | Website | Facebook
🏈SECOND PLACE: Valley Vineyards
• 2275 E. U.S. 22, Morrow | 513-899-2485 | Website | Facebook
🏈THIRD PLACE: The Winery at Versailles
• 6572 State Route 47, Versailles | 937-526-3232 | Website | Facebook
IF YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR PARTY ON THE ROAD
🏆Best Place to Watch the Game
The unsung heroes of game day are the places that will do all the cooking and cleaning for you. Factors such as the number and quality of screens, food, service, space and overall environment went into these places winning the Best of Dayton 2018 contest. Of course, their doors will be open on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Credit: MediaMoments.com / Peter Wine
🏈WINNER: Fricker's
• Fricker's Dayton (Woodman Drive), 1818 Woodman Drive, Dayton | 937-252-9007
• Fricker's Dayton (Miller Lane), 6834 Miller Lane, Dayton | 937-890-0020
• Fricker's Huber Heights, 6280 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights | 937-233-9464
• Fricker’s Troy, 1187 Experiment Farm Road, Troy | 937-335-2900
• Fricker’s Centerville, 1383 Miamisburg-Centerville Road | 937-434-1000
• Fricker’s Vandalia, 22 Foley Drive | 937-454-9464
• Fricker’s Miamisburg, 251 N. Springboro Pike | 937-866-9464
🏈SECOND PLACE: Buffalo Wild Wings
Multiple Dayton-area locations | Website | Facebook
🏈THIRD PLACE: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill
• 893 E. National Road, Vandalia | 937-890-8899 | Website | Facebook
🏆Best Chips
🏈WINNER: Mikesell's Potato Chip Co.
They might not be the highlight of the entire show, but what would any game day food spread be without a standout chip player? Luckily, Dayton’s MVP is, once again, Mikesell’s Potato Chip Co. The nationally recognized snack company based in Dayton offers services like home delivery, which could make prepping a lot easier come game day. The store is closed on Sundays, however, so you’ll either need to visit before Feb. 3, or just visit one of the many stores in the Dayton area that sell the famous chips.
• 333 Leo St., Dayton | 937-228-9400 | Website | Facebook
🏈SECOND PLACE: Fifth Street Brewpub
Fifth Street Brewpub will be open on game day and planning a special Super Bowl event.
• 1600 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-443-0919 | Website | Facebook
>> Beer, wings and football fun! These Dayton establishments have Super Bowl Sunday covered
🏈THIRD PLACE: Blind Bob's
Blind Bob’s might not package their chips for retail, however, the bar said you can call ahead and speak to a manager to place a large order to pick up for your game day party. They just ask to give them about a day’s notice. The Oregon District bar will be open on Super Bowl Sunday, so for $5 you can get an order of chips with a side of their special sauce and enjoy in house.
• 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton | 937-938-6405 | Website | Facebook
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