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The Foundry, Dayton, OH

The Foundry

4.3
4.3
431 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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The Foundry

4.3
$30 and under
American
Dayton

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

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
  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • Salsa Brunch

    USD 1.00 per person

    15 Dec 2024 only
    Salsa Brunch is back! Join us on the third Sunday of each month from 1-4 PM for guided instruction with Dayton1 Salsa and our flame-grilled bites.
    Salsa Brunch photo

Menu

Holiday Buffet Menu

Thanksgiving Menu

  • THANKSGIVING BUFFETUSD 50.00

    The Foundry will be offering a Traditional Buffet for Thanksgiving. The menu will consist of Smoked Turkey Breast, Stuffed Pork Loin. Our Buffet will have Traditional Stuffing, House made Cranberry Sauce, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Fried Brussel Sprouts w/Candied Bacon, Baked Mac & Cheese. Our Desserts will consist of Mini Assorted Pies, Sticky Toffee Date Cake Pops, Assorted Mini Cakes such as Gingerbread, Pumpkin and many others. The Foundry will be offering a Holiday Cocktail Menu and Wine Bottle Specials.

    Last updated: 31 October 2024

    What 431 people are saying

    Overall ratings and reviews

    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

    4.3
    4.3 based on recent ratings
    • 4.3Food
    • 4.2Service
    • 4.4Ambience
    • 3.9Value

    Noise • Moderate

    Loved For

    • Cincinnati / Dayton

      Great for scenic views

    • Dayton

      Innovative

    • Dayton

      Good for groups

    • Dayton

      Healthy

    • Dayton

      Hot spot

    • Dayton

      Lively

    • Dayton

      Most Booked

    Review summary

    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
    The Foundry offers a captivating dining experience with "great food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about its "incredible service" and scenic rooftop views of Dayton. Standout dishes include the calamari, short ribs, and creative cocktails. While occasional service hiccups occur, the lively ambiance and delectable menu make it a must-visit.

    431 Reviews

    1. K.

      Washington DC

      5 reviews

      5.0

      5 reviews

      Dined 1 day ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Food is fresh and flavorful. Loved the appetizers. Portions are good. Hummus has an authentic and fresh taste. Ask for extra pita. The burratta cheese app has fresh garlic and the toast is perfect with this dish. I saw the steak at the table next to us and it looked amazing. Really good food!

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    2. Chris

      Cincinnati

      1 review

      2.0

      1 review

      Dined on 2 December 2024

      1. Overall 2
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 2
      4. Ambience 4
      The food was fine, but not particularly great. Location and ambiance were cool. We went in winter, so we didn't get the summer terrace experience. Service was great until our waiter left with the water pitcher and disappeared for 35 minutes. We just sat there waiting to get the check. If it weren't for that, I would probably recommend it. But there are too many other places in Dayton with better food and service. You should go to any of those before you try this place.

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    3. Heidi

      Columbus

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined on 30 November 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Girls night out with friends. We split the Avocado Deviled Eggs, Watermelon & Feta Salad, the Ingot Crab Cakes & the Vegan Risotto. ALL dishes were excellent & so tasty! Best crab cakes I have had since...? Beautiful interior with an restrained industrial vibe and service was great. We all enjoyed our 1st visit. Will come again!

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    4. Margene

      Cincinnati

      2 reviews

      5.0

      2 reviews

      Dined on 30 November 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 4
      Everyone in our party of 4 loved their meals. Brussels Caesar Salad with Salmon was an unexpected delight! Cocktails were great, as well.

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    5. Susan

      Cincinnati

      2 reviews

      5.0

      2 reviews

      Dined on 27 November 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 5
      A very pleasant eating experience. Great vibe! Food was delicious!

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    6. angela

      Nashville

      5 reviews

      5.0

      5 reviews

      Dined on 25 November 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Great! Bravo. One bartender had no personality at all! If I see her again, I will ask for another bartender or leave. I come out to relax not to be treated ungrateful or I’m an inconvenience to anyone.

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    7. Leonda

      Cincinnati

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined on 24 November 2024

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Atmosphere was great! The shrimp and grits were delicious! We enjoyed ourselves. Would recommend to all! I will be back!

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    8. Michael

      Cincinnati

      1 review

      4.0

      1 review

      Dined on 23 November 2024

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 1
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 3
      Nice atmosphere good food, went during the cold but seems like a fantastic place during summer in the rooftop

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    9. Jennifer

      Cincinnati

      8 reviews

      3.0

      8 reviews

      Dined on 22 November 2024

      1. Overall 3
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 3
      4. Ambience 3
      We’ve wanted to try The Foundry for awhile. My cocktail was yummy (the Pearl) we got 2 appetizers, deviled eggs and calamari. Calamari was delicious, eggs were a bit on the salty side. For dinner a couple ppl got the bolognese, one 24 hour chicken and i got shrimp and grits. Food was ok, not great not bad. Atmosphere was nice, great crowd on a Friday night.

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    10. Brent

      Columbus

      2 reviews

      3.0

      2 reviews

      Dined on 22 November 2024

      1. Overall 3
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 3
      Food was rather disappointing. Not very creative. The smell of truffle oil from other meals around us was off putting. Clearly the chef loves truffle. I’ll eat elsewhere.

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    FAQs

    The Foundry is rated 4.3 stars by 431 OpenTable diners.

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

    A photo of The Foundry restaurant

    The Foundry

    4.3
    $30 and under
    American
    Dayton

    Make a booking

    2 people
    7:00 pm
    Booked 25 times today
    Experiences are available.
    Google Map for The Foundry

    124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402

    Dining areas

    Additional information

    • Cross Street
      Proceed through the lobby and take the elevators to the sixth floor
    • Area
      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.
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