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The Foundry, Dayton, OH

The Foundry

4.3
4.3
438 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
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
  • Neighborhood
    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

Menu

Holiday Buffet Menu

Thanksgiving Menu

  • THANKSGIVING BUFFET$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: October 31, 2024

    What 438 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.

    438 Reviews

    1. Marie

      Cincinnati

      5 reviews

      4.0

      5 reviews

      Dined 2 days ago

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 3
      4. Ambience 4
      My family and I went to The Foundry for the first time to enjoy a meal before seeing The Nutcracker by the Dayton Ballet. We enjoyed the ambiance, and the music wasn't too loud, considering a DJ played during dinner. After being seated, we waited a while to be served. It was a little busy, but many servers passed us without saying anything. A server stopped by after about 15-20 minutes, and things got better. We enjoyed our food very much--two of us had the short rib pappardelle bolognese, my husband had the 24-hour chicken, and one of my daughters had a pizza. We split a dessert. The meal was a little pricey, but the food was a winner. I would return!

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    2. johanna

      Cincinnati

      3 reviews

      5.0

      3 reviews

      Dined 4 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Our waiter Johnathon was phenomenal! We had a party of 12, anything over 6 is usually the kiss of death, and our waiter forgot nothing! Our drinks came out quickly! The apps, more drinks and entree’s all came out hot, prepared very well and tasty. I ordered the short rib bolognese, which was delicious!! We would absolutely host events at The Foundry in the future!

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    3. Rebecca

      Cincinnati

      3 reviews

      5.0

      3 reviews

      Dined 7 days ago

      1. Overall 5
      2. Food 5
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Great ambience, food, service and overall experience. This was our second time there.

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    4. Tina

      Indiana

      1 review

      3.0

      1 review

      Dined on December 14, 2024

      1. Overall 3
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 3
      4. Ambience 3
      Unimpressed with the staff which greatly influenced my opinion of the place. A friendly staff makes an ok experience awesome and an unfriendly staff ruins a potentially great experience.

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    5. Craig

      Cincinnati

      8 reviews

      4.0

      8 reviews

      Dined on December 14, 2024

      1. Overall 4
      2. Food 4
      3. Service 4
      4. Ambience 4
      Nice location. Good food. Good times. We enjoyed our meal.

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    6. matthew

      Cincinnati

      1 review

      3.0

      1 review

      Dined on December 14, 2024

      1. Overall 3
      2. Food 3
      3. Service 5
      4. Ambience 5
      Staff was awesome. Ambience is fantastic. Our igloo blew away the night before so we weren’t able to dine there which is understandable. Many reasons to dine here: ambience, views, location. I hope they can make their risotto resemble risotto a little creamier next time and chicken a little moister. One of a kind spot for Dayton. Highly recommend and will return.

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    7. K.

      Washington DC

      5 reviews

      5.0

      5 reviews

      Dined on December 10, 2024

      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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    8. Chris

      Cincinnati

      1 review

      2.0

      1 review

      Dined on December 2, 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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    9. Heidi

      Columbus

      1 review

      5.0

      1 review

      Dined on November 30, 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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    10. Margene

      Cincinnati

      2 reviews

      5.0

      2 reviews

      Dined on November 30, 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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    FAQs

    The Foundry is rated 4.3 stars by 438 OpenTable diners.

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

    Make a reservation

    2 people
    10:00 PM
    Booked 14 times today
    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
    • Neighborhood
      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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