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The Foundry, Dayton, OH

The Foundry

4.4
4.4
459 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Foundry Valentine's Day Menu

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Thee Foundry will be offering 4 Course Pre-Fix Menu on February 14th & February 15th. The Pre Fix Menu Price $80/Person.

What 459 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for scenic views

  • Dayton

    Best Ambiance

  • Dayton

    Innovative

  • Dayton

    Good for groups

  • Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Dayton

    Neighborhood gem

  • Dayton

    Lively

  • Dayton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Foundry in Dayton, Ohio, offers a "classy yet easy-going" atmosphere with "delicious food" and live music. Guests enjoy the "great atmosphere," rooftop views, and a varied menu that includes "excellent short ribs" and "superb pizza." However, some reviews mention inconsistent service and "pricey" drinks. Overall, The Foundry is praised for its "great food, ambience, and service."
459 Reviews
  1. Lysa

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today was the brunch menu...variety of great selections!

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  2. Kenneth

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation was 6:30 and we weren’t seated until 7. If you’re going here for a date night I wouldn’t recommend as tables for 2 are the size of a night stand and there are people extremely close to you on both sides where it’s hard to have a conversation with the person you’re with. The bartenders make really good drinks and the service was really good.

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  3. Leslie

    VIP

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and our waitress was phenomenal! It was a little loud for conversation but not terrible. It was our first time there and I would definitely recommend it.

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  4. Nicole

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    If you’re over the age of 25 and looking for a nice dinner with your significant other…this is NOT the place to go! They initially sat my husband and I in a high top table in the hallway (yes, I said hallway) after I reserved a standard table. While they did correct this and resat us at a regular table in the restaurant’s main area, it set the mood for the type of establishment this was going to be. Food was ok but not worth the price, and the drinks were weak and again, not worth the price. Additionally, you get to dine with guests staying at the AC which include children under the age of 8 running around! There is no dress code so feel free to wear your Ugg slippers and sweatsuit which apparently is the popular outfit for a night out! They definitely missed the mark on this one. Do not recommend and will not be returning.

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  5. Brandice

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buffalo chicken pizza and calamari were fabulous! Had the pizza “well done” for crispy crust and got a side of hot sauce. They were very busy but the staff had it together….service was great.

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  6. Tammy

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had specifically requested a table that was quiet with dim lighting for this occasion as we were on a date. This is NOT what we received. We were at a table with people close on either side of us. It was bright and not inviting. We were trying to have a private conversation and those around us could hear which was very frustrating. The food was good. The service was workers were just ok. They had an energy of being annoyed that we were dining and had to tend to us. I’m not sure if we will be back.

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  7. Todd

    Toledo

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a party of eight, and over half the food ordered was downright terrible. Rice on two dishes was completely undercooked. Steak was not under seasoned… it wasn’t seasoned at all. For the price of the steak, it was certainly disappointing. Salmon was overcooked and dry. It felt like since we had an automatic gratuity added to our check (we knew about it going in), the staff didn’t do anything special to earn it. Food was extremely subpar for the prices and management didn’t have any answers when asked. We were all excited because we had heard great things but we just had a very subpar experience. It’s a shame, too… location and views were great. Ambience was nice, too. The service and food, however, were not. Extremely disappointed and we will not recommend this place to our friends.

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  8. Joy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Foundry is a classy yet easy going restaurant in Dayton, Ohio. The food was delicious, there was live music on the night we went. The music wasn’t loud enough that we couldn’t talk, it was a very lovely singer. The service was great and we even got to chat with the head Chef!!! Great experience!!

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  9. Anthony

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic, drinks , food & service

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  10. David

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere but not a cozy feel. More industrial

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FAQs

The Foundry is rated 4.4 stars by 459 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 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
  • 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
  • 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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