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Lily's Dayton
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Discover Lily's Dayton, a standout New American Restaurant in OH 45402, OH 45402, where modern flavors and memorable meals come together. With a 4.50-star rating from 1622 reviews, we’re known for warm hospitality, inviting atmosphere, and great service and quality.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (1622 reviews)
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Lily's Dayton interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Ali

Ali

3 months ago

Decided to pop in on our way back from Columbus. So glad we did!! This place was amazing. The food was delicious, we had the jackfruit sliders, the general t’s cauliflower , and garden mac n cheese! Everything was 10/10. We are vegetarian and look forward to coming back to try more items that sounded so yummy. Service was great, from the bartender who sat us to our lovely server. This place is decorated with so many plants and botanical themed items, truly a Dayton Gem!

Katie Newton

Katie Newton

3 months ago

My husband and i have been coming here for years for the occasional date night. the food has always been top notch. Easily one of the best restaurants in Dayton! We’ve never had a meal that we didn’t love! They have great cocktails too! The staff is amazing, they are always so kind! I also love dining in because the vibes are unmatched by any other restaurant i’ve been to!!

Starling Properties

Starling Properties

7 months ago

I don’t review on here unless something is great or terrible, and Lily’s is firmly in the first category. I’ve visited since they opened and felt it was a great brunch spot, but the menu was a bit static for date night dinner. I’m happy to say, they’ve knocked it out of the park with their new menu and Tiki Bar theme. Cocktails were well-crafted and deserving of the price point, food was excellent and the portions were incredible! Best of all was the service. I’ve always enjoyed the waitstaff at Lily’s, but the team they have now truly love their jobs and their customers, and it shows! They collectively serve the customers as a team and work very cohesively. The result was prompt service and getting to interact with multiple wonderful humans. 10/10 will be back again soon!

John Crankshaw

John Crankshaw

8 months ago

My wife and I stopped here this past Saturday night after seeing a show at the Victoria Theatre. Food was excellent and our waitress was fantastic. At the end of the meal our waitress came over to check on us and told us she was going to give us a complimentary dessert. She thought the fried chicken was a little too done and the portion of the macaroni and cheese was smaller than usual (we didn't notice either but it was the end of the night). We thought the Mac and cheese was fantastic. The dessert was great as well.

Micah Di Sabato

Micah Di Sabato

a month ago

Best breakfast in years! The hangover bowl with chorizo was 5 star worthy! Delicate, incredibly flavorful, with a light complex gravy that accentuated their perfectly crispy fingerlings and light fluffy eggs. It was a splendid Gourmet surprise. The Raspberry Jam with the Beignets was award worthy. Wonderful area. Highly recommend.

Karen Shaffer

Karen Shaffer

a month ago

Brought my daughter for her 21st birthday. Food was wonderful. Lots of gluten free options for her. Highly recommend bacon wrapped water chestnuts. Food, drinks and dessert were just fabulous. Service was excellent! They made it very special for us.

Vivek Babbar

Vivek Babbar

8 months ago

I was an amazing little restaurant in Dayton downtown. The whole decor ambience was really cool. Really loved it. The service was super quick limited menu amazing food. We ordered deviled eggs, breakfast burrito, veggie and mushroom veggie burger along with coffee. Everything was made to perfection the fries that came with the burrito and the burger were too salty, but other than that, everything was really good. The whole decor was amazing. especially in dining area restroom bar area everywhere. Everything was super clean. I recommend this place if you’re in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Anthony “Goose” Cogossi

Anthony “Goose” Cogossi

4 months ago

Visited on a Sunday for brunch around 11. Restaurant was busy and we were recommended to make reservations, however we were able to get a table for two with very little wait. Food was delicious and service was excellent and quick. We ordered the Hangover Bowl, Meat Omelette, and Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich. I ordered a side of bacon with a side of Cajun Butter for my waffle. The portions sizes are a good size and the omelette and waffle sandwich are highly recommended. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

andrea ball

andrea ball

3 weeks ago

The restaurant is so cute, eclectic, and so clean! Our server tonight was Jamie, and she was damn near the best server I’ve ever had! Her recommendations were spot on, her hospitality was unmatched, and it was a wonderful experience. I went with some coworkers, and we all tried different things, and we shared 3 appetizers. EVERYTHING we tried was so yummy I will be coming back with friends, and am so glad I found this little gem! If you stop by, make sure to ask for Jamie if she’s serving—or a drink recommendation if she’s your bartender!

Erin R

Erin R

a month ago

Visited on a Tuesday right after they opened for dinner service. Was seated immediately, informed of the specials, and welcomed very warmly! I looked over the menu, asked for some advice for certain menu items and made some solid choices. The deviled eggs were wonderful and this day a kimchi flavor! I also had the Yuzu Glazed Pot Roast, which was tender, flavorful, and filling (it did lack some salt but that may just be personal preference for myself). Service was wonderful and the drinks good. The signature cocktail I tried “Whiskey Jacket” was a bit too sweet, maybe a little on the maplely side but still a good choice! They also make a very solid Old Fashioned!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

329 E 5th St, Dayton

Reservations

+1 937-723-7637

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 10 AM-3 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Wednesday 4:30-9 PM
Thursday 4:30-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-2 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Saturday 10 AM-3 PM, 4:30-10 PM
Sunday 10 AM-3 PM, 4:30-9 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:30-9 PM
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