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The Foundry, Dayton, OH

The Foundry

4.4
4.4
455 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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

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.

Menu

February 14th & February 15th Pre Fix Menu

Appetizers

  • House Amuse

    Smoked Salmon Crisp w/Crème fraiche, Caviar & Watermelon Poke Served in a Wonton Crisp

    Salads

    • Garden Salad

      Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Garden, House Vinaigrette

      • Caesar Salad

        Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Anchovies, Caesar Dressing

        Entrées

        • 14oz Center Cut T-Bones

          Garlic Shrimp, Broccolini, Au Gratin Potatoes

          • Pan Seared Halibut

            Lemon-Dill Beurre Blanc Sauce, Broccolini, Jasmine Rice Pilaf

            • Tuscan Vegan Gnocchi

              Vegan Italian Sausage

              Desserts

              • House Platters

                Assorted Savory & Sweet Desserts

                Last updated: January 11, 2025

                What 455 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

                Noise • Moderate

                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."

                455 Reviews

                1. Brandice

                  Cincinnati

                  22 reviews

                  5.0

                  22 reviews

                  Dined 2 days ago

                  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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                2. Tammy

                  Cincinnati

                  1 review

                  3.0

                  1 review

                  Dined 3 days ago

                  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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                3. 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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                4. 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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                5. 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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                6. 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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                7. Abigail

                  VIP

                  Cincinnati

                  3 reviews

                  5.0

                  3 reviews

                  Dined on January 3, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  As always, just delightful! The food, drinks, and the environment are superb.

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                8. Michael

                  VIP

                  Washington DC

                  2 reviews

                  2.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 2
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Brunch was a disaster. Limited menu, marginal food, poor service. The atmosphere and the view were nice but not much better to say than that. Very inflexible with menu modifications, and the server needed a locator button to find her. Meanwhile, the manager/owner (someone of importance) sat over on the side doing paperwork as though this was operating as expected. Next time I'll pass....

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                9. Jeff

                  Cincinnati

                  6 reviews

                  2.0

                  6 reviews

                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                  1. Overall 2
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 2
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Didn't ask for a double was charged 48 dollars for two drinks. Will not return ever

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                10. cheri

                  Chicago

                  3 reviews

                  5.0

                  3 reviews

                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  First time here for food. I’ve had drinks on the outdoor patio before. Drinks are amazing. Food was outstanding. There were 5 of us, and we each got a different meal, and everyone was very satisfied Love the atmosphere. Will be back

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                FAQs

                The Foundry is rated 4.4 stars by 455 OpenTable diners.

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

                Make a reservation

                2 people
                7:00 PM
                Booked 30 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
                • 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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