5 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Downtown, Dayton OH
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Downtown, Dayton OH considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in Downtown Dayton with outdoor seating, for anyone who wants a patio table, a rooftop or a spot in the fresh air with their meal. Each one is listed on Google with outdoor seating, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by the number of reviews. For every entry you get the category, opening hours, address and the points reviewers mention most, so you can match a place to your plans before or after an evening downtown.
#1
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
★ 4.6 (1,380 Google reviews)Peruvian restaurant$30–80 per person
Representative photo, not of this business.
Salar Restaurant and Lounge is a Peruvian restaurant at 400 E 5th St, open for dinner from 4 pm every day. Reviewers describe a cozy yet upscale atmosphere and mention octopus, ceviche, beef empanadas, spicy passionfruit wings, lomo saltado, a duck rice bowl and the Salar sangria. One reviewer found the vegetarian options limited. It lists a strong wine list, cocktails and desserts.
Best for: Peruvian dinner for an occasion
- Address
- 400 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–9:30 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 4–9:30 pm; Sun 4–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#2
Dublin Pub
★ 4.5 (4,185 Google reviews)Irish pub$20–30 per person
Representative photo, not of this business.
Dublin Pub is an Irish pub at 300 Wayne Ave with outdoor and rooftop seating, a fireplace, live music and quiz nights. Reviewers mention a very large piece of fish in the fish and chips, spinach queso dip with soft pretzels, prime rib, mac and cheese and cheese curds, along with fast service. It opens at 10 am on Sunday and stays open until 1 am on Friday and Saturday.
Best for: Pub food on a patio
- Address
- 300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–1 am; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–1 am; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#3
Coco's Bistro
★ 4.5 (1,416 Google reviews)American restaurant$20–60 per person
Representative photo, not of this business.
Coco's Bistro is an American restaurant at 250 Warren St serving lunch on weekdays and dinner Monday through Saturday. Reviewers mention fried brie, a burger, Caesar salad and shrimp linguini, and some describe striking presentation, while one found the flavors average. Others say it works well before a show and point to music from across the eras. It is closed Sundays.
Best for: Dinner before a show
- Address
- 250 Warren St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 5–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
#4
Morgan's
★ 4.6 (231 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
Representative photo, not of this business.
Morgan's is a restaurant at 1101 W Third St, open from noon to 9 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers say it does a lot of carryout and mention wings with bourbon glaze, gouda mac and cheese, a beef cheesesteak, bourbon glazed salmon on rice, Taco Tuesday and a busy wing day. One regular found the sides weaker on a recent visit. It offers catering and counter service.
Best for: Wings and mac and cheese
- Address
- 1101 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 12–9 pm; Tue 12–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#5
The Trolley Stop
★ 4.5 (1,228 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
Representative photo, not of this business.
The Trolley Stop is an American restaurant at 530 E 5th St with a patio and a separate party house used for group events, according to reviewers. They mention potato soup with bacon and cheese, a chicken bacon ranch wrap and an herby dip, and one felt it leans more toward drinks than dining. It lists live music and happy hours, and stays open until 2 am on weekends.
Best for: Groups and late patio drinks
- Address
- 530 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 11 am–12 am; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Downtown, Dayton OH with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Salar Restaurant and Lounge, Dublin Pub and Coco's Bistro take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Salar Restaurant and Lounge ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,380 reviews. Dublin Pub is second at 4.5 from 4,185 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Dayton OH are open late?
Dublin Pub stays open until 1 am; The Trolley Stop stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Salar Restaurant and Lounge $30–80; Dublin Pub $20–30; Coco's Bistro $20–60; Morgan's $20–30; The Trolley Stop $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Salar Restaurant and Lounge, Dublin Pub, Coco's Bistro, Morgan's and The Trolley Stop.
Run a business in Downtown?
Get a fast website with your hours, menu, location and reviews. If your business is listed here and something is wrong, tell us and we fix it.
Email support@pagenearby.com