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The Foundry, Dayton, OH

The Foundry

4.1
4.1
481 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
The Foundry Rooftop restaurant is located on the sixth floor of the AC Hotel in downtown Dayton. Inspired by the fire within foundries, the factories that produce metal castings, this wood-fired kitchen embraces the flame. Devour new takes on internally-inspired cuisine with our Loaded Potato Pizza and Ingot Crab Crakes, or our signature Foundry Reuben and Charred Meatballs. Hearty, midwestern favorites from Chef's David Belknap and Jason Findley anchor our menu like our Crispy Pork Belly and 24-Hour Chicken. And with a combination of smoked whiskeys, classic cocktails, and local beers, you’ll always have the perfect pairing of spirits to enhance the heat of your meal. Made for Dayton locals, or those local for the day, we invite you to join us on our open-air rooftop patio for dinner, drinks and celebrating your most special occasions with a private event.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (937) 965-7520
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Belknap
  • Private party facilities
    Rent either part of, or the entire restaurant, bar, and rooftop patio for your large parties. We also offer an igloo dining experience for the winter.
  • Neighbourhood
    Dayton
  • Cross Street
    Proceed through the lobby and take the elevators to the sixth floor
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 481 people are saying

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for scenic views

  • Dayton

    Best Ambience

  • Dayton

    Innovative

  • Dayton

    Healthy

  • Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Dayton

    Great for fine wines

  • Dayton

    Lively

  • Dayton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Foundry offers a vibrant dining experience with an "edgy feel" and "stylish decor." It's praised for "delicious food," including standout items like "crispy wood-fired pizza" and "excellent short ribs." The rooftop bar offers "fantastic views," perfect for enjoying creative cocktails. Service can vary, but the atmosphere remains inviting and lively.
481 Reviews
  1. liz

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun location, stylish decor and great pizzas. We went for Sunday brunch and they were at maybe 40% capacity. The natural light and view was appealing and the decor was stylish. We were seated efficiently in a comfortable table and took our time to enjoy the meal. We felt the brunch menu had plenty of options that were reasonably priced. We ordered the breakfast pizza and the avocado toast to share both. The portions were large and the pizza was a standout hit with a perfectly crispy wood fired crust and delicious flavors. We were not head over heels with the avocado toast due to the dressing that had a heavy vinegar flavor but the quality of the ingredients were good and portion generous. The service was a little rocky with the server not knowing the dishes and forgetting beverages but it was overall a pleasant experience for us during brunch. We'd go again.

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  2. Maryanne

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and we love the edgy feel of the restaurant and the decor. Food was very good. The salmon was excellent as well as the Waygu beef tips; however, one slice had a thick layer of fat on it.  it’s our second time at the restaurant and we truly enjoyed it. Will be back! 

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  3. Rylie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We ordered the burrata, a ribeye, and a meat pizza. The burrata had a lot of flavor and was very good, although we did ask for more of the bread to go with it, the ribeye had potatoes and broccoli. The potatoes were the best part of the dish; they were cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside and salty. The broccoli had little to no flavor as well as the steak. The steak was cooked properly temperature wise, however it had no flavor and I expected more value for the cost of the dish. The drinks came out promptly, although the wine glass had food stuck to it when it came to the table. The atmosphere was loud since it was a Saturday night and there was a dj playing club style music, and the televisions in the dining space seemed out of place and distracting with the news on. For a date night I don’t think we will be back as we were not impressed.

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  4. Courtney

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! Our server was top notch and the food was excellent!

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  5. Brian

    Columbus

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    When I made the reservation, it was not noted that the time I selected would be a brunch menu. The menu was extremely limited compared to the normal menu. Had I known it was a limited brunch menu, I would have chosen a different restaurant.

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  6. Brian

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    T bones were smaller than I would get from Sams Club, ordered medium rare came out mooing and full of fat. Looked like they took a regular size t-bone and butterflied it to get two. Limited menu due to valentine's day but honestly could've done better at home for a third of the price. Service other than the host and quickness that they brought water originally was lacking. Server barely talked to us other than "are you ready" or "did you make an entree selection yet". For $80 a person this was way below what I was expecting. These were Fleming prices without the quality of food or service.

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  7. Anastasia

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I went to The Foundry for the first time with my husband on 2-15. There was a pre-fix menu for Valentines Day that was $80 per person. This was a very low quality meal, not worth $80 per persons at all. I have dined at all buffet types of restaurants at different price points and the quality of food was not good at all- from the appetizer to the dessert. I was excited to try a new place in Dayton, disappointed with this choice.

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  8. Rachel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food for a lively Valentine’s Day Dinner. The rose upon arrival and saxophone player/band live music were a nice unexpected touch. Thank you for a beautiful evening!

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  9. Chris

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wife and I both got sick. Sub par food and service

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  10. Samantha

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very slow, although it was Valentine’s and they were very busy. Food was average, at best. Ordered a medium rare steak, but what I received was well done. I should have sent it back, but at that point we had waited so long we just wanted to move on. If you are looking to celebrate a special occasion in Dayton I suggest choosing someplace else.

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The Foundry is rated 4.1 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Proceed through the lobby and take the elevators to the sixth floor
  • Neighbourhood
    Dayton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Executive Chef
    David Belknap
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (937) 965-7520
  • Private party facilities
    Rent either part of, or the entire restaurant, bar, and rooftop patio for your large parties. We also offer an igloo dining experience for the winter.
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