The Foundry

4.2

493 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem

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
Website
https://www.thefoundryrooftop.com/
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.

Location
124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402
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 493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for scenic views
Dayton
Great for brunch
Dayton
Innovative
Dayton
Hot spot
Dayton
Neighbourhood gem
Dayton
Lively
Dayton
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Foundry offers an "exceptional location" with a rooftop ambiance that charms diners with stunning views of the city. Guests rave about the "great service" and "excellent food," including favorites like the 24-hour chicken and steak poutine. While the menu could use slight tweaks, the cocktails and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit.

493 Reviews

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Robin
Cincinnati5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good brunch menu. Food delivered together for a table of 6. Food was hot and was very good.
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Marcia
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Foundry is a nice restaurant in downtown Dayton. There is music playing a decent level, tv's with sports, and a bar. The food was good, as a great, overall it was a great experience.
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BobbyH
Cincinnati3 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
First time there service seemed to be overloaded. Not any fault of the waitress. Short ribs were good but small quantity. Rice was chewy and actually had some crunchy bites . 24hr chicken risotto was good but nothing special . Chicken was good but cut make it very clunky to eat. I've had better and worse . Price should be better for the cost. Ps. Charcuterie board was very good
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LeeW0004
Baltimore35 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great table, service and food. Valet parking helps.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Atmosphere was interesting but too loud. Our poor server got slammed with 2 large parties and our table of 4, so he had a little trouble keeping up, but he did pretty well. Food was very, very good. I prefer ice with my water but they serve it room temp. GM was considerate and helpful. I was hoping for a broader list of entrees, but I found a couple of items so I could go back to try something else. Overall, it was pretty good. Again, though, the food was very good.
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Debe VIP
Cincinnati21 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Still enjoy the Foundry even if the music is too loud. Two had pizza and they were perfection. One friend had the crab-stuffed catfish and the portion was plenty. I had the creole and rice and I think the rice could have been bumped up a little bit, but I enjoyed it. service was attentive.
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DavidC VIP
Cincinnati23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience. Two of us had pizza and two of us had salmon and both were exceptional. The service was very good and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere.
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Theresa
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Both the service and the food was outstanding. Could have wished the music was not quite so loud. We had to shout at each other to be heard.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago13 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is great but the food is just average. There are some interesting things on the menu but our orders seemed generally underseasoned and overcooked.
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Mel
San Francisco17 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly service! Definitely will return
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FAQs

The Foundry is rated 4.2 stars by 493 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

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

Website
https://www.thefoundryrooftop.com/
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.

The Foundry

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Menu

Appetizers

House Amuse

Salads

Garden Salad

Caesar Salad

Entrées

14oz Center Cut T-Bones

Pan Seared Halibut

Tuscan Vegan Gnocchi

Desserts

House Platters

What 493 people are saying

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