“Eat” listings
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The Barnsider
For more than 35 years, this steakhouse has taken pride in its renowned selection of succulent steaks and chops. Trademark dishes include tender, slow roasted prime rib and broiled pork chops, but the wonderfully crisp and plump fried jumbo gulf shrimp, featuring a spicy signature cocktail sauce, is also a knockout. Try the appropriately named Decadent Chocolate Brownie for dessert. $$$ (09/2011)
5202 N Main St
937-277-1332
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Mr. Lee’s Fine Dining + Sushi Bar
Mr. Lee’s delivers some of the best Asian cuisine in town in an elegant and opulent interior. It’s got all the favorites, from General Tso’s chicken to Hunan fried rice, as well as a full sushi menu and a monthly food and wine pairing. This month features American wines (July 6-7). $$$ (08/2011)
7580 Poe Ave
937-898-3860
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Boulevard Haus
From schnitzel to stuffed cabbage rolls, this eatery will surely satisfy your cravings for delectable German fare. Sample the best of everything with the hearty sausage platter, but be sure to save room for dessert. The moist "deconstructed Black Forest cake" and the large cream puff are both köstlich. $$$ (06/2011)
329 E Fifth St
937-824-2722
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Jay’s Seafood
An intimate mainstay in Dayton’s historic Oregon District, Jay’s offers a tasty seafood menu (with a few meat options thrown in). Choose from Atlantic salmon, yellowfin tuna or plump fried shrimp, and for the finale, try Jay’s original chocolate mousse. $$$ (03/2011)
225 E Sixth St
937-222-2892
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SUNRISE CAFE
Light, fluffy buttermilk pancakes and chicken fettucini alfredo featuring a zesty housemade sauce are the most in-demand dishes at this comfortable café. The owners are proud to own neither a deep fryer nor a microwave, and make most of their organic and locally produced dishes from scratch. $$ (07/2010)
259 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs
937-767-7211
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THE OAKWOOD CLUB
Offering sophisticated dining at its finest, The Oakwood Club serves a hearty assortment of meat and seafood entrées. The superb filet mignon and New York strip steak are rivaled only by the Maryland crab cakes. $$$ (03/2009)
2414 Far Hills Ave
937-293-6973
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EL MESON
If you love hearty Mexican food, look no further than the welcoming El Meson. Try the carne asada, Chilean salmon stack or the tortilla chicken soup, and finish with the guava cheesecake. $$ (02/2009)
903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
937-859-8229
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THE WINDS CAFÉ
This elegant establishment's menu changes seasonally, but recent winners have included the sautéed Catalan whitefish steak and Tuscan grilled tuna. $$$ (01/2009)
215 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs
937-767-1144
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BURKEY FAMILY RESTAURANT
Homestyle dishes reign supreme at Burkey. The fried chicken is a house specialty, and traditional fare such as pork chops and turkey are also given flavorful treatment. $$ (12/2008)
670 Shiloh Springs Rd, Trotwood
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MR. HYMAN'S FINE DINING
Located in the Antioch Shrine Center, this eatery excels at comfort food like blackened prime rib, grilled pork chops, baby back ribs, and macaroni and cheese. $$ (09/2008)
107 E First St
937-586-0762
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PALERMO'S
This cozy Italian bistro is one of the bestkept secrets in Dayton. Enjoy a delightful spaghetti bolognese and take advantage of the outdoor patio. $$ (08/2008)
2667 S Dixie Dr
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THE GOLDEN JERSEY INN
This folksy establishment serves oldfashioned meals with all the fixings. Choose between buttermilk chicken and baby back ribs; then, head next door to Young's Jersey Dairy and sample some of the best ice cream in the region. $$ (07/2008)
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs
937-324-2050
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