Where to eat before a show in Dayton’s Theatre District

Headed to the Theatre District in downtown Dayton? Here are some great places to grab lunch or dinner and drinks before the show.

Restaurants Closest to Victoria Theatre

Flying Pizza

This Dayton staple is perfect to grab a quick bite before a show. With pizza by the slice, crisp salads, breadsticks, and Mikesell’s chips, Flying Pizza has everything you need to fill up before a performance at The Victoria Theatre or Loft Theatre – plus it’s a quick walk across the street to get there.

Bar Granada

Bar Granada offers tequila cocktails and tasty appetizers and meals as well as live music. After the show, you could always return for a nightcap and some dancing.

Restaurants Closest to The Schuster Center

Table 33

With delicious food, tasty drinks, and even a coffee bar, Table 33 is the perfect place to prep for a matinee at the theatre. Plus, it’s a super short walk to The Schuster Center and across the street from the Arts Garage. Currently, their hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily.

Restaurants in the Theatre District

1Eleven Flavor House

This is my personal favorite place to dine before a show in Dayton. 1Eleven Flavor House has great drinks and delicious meals to fuel you for a night of entertainment.

Mudlick Tap House

Mudlick has something for everyone on their menu and great beer, wine, and drinks for a fun night at the theatre.

Other Nearby Restaurants

Gulzar’s Indian Cuisine

Sometimes nothing beats the delicious flavors of Indian food. Gulzar’s Indian Cuisine has the perfect collection of delicious Indian favorites to fill you up before a night on the town.

Jollity

Jollity offers a unique menu of culinary delights as well as fantastic cocktails. Located in the Fireblocks, it’s a little longer walk or a very short drive to get a great meal before the show.

Salt Block Biscuit Company

If you need lunch before a matinee, check out Salt Block. They have sandwiches, salads, sides, desserts, and more made with their signature handmade biscuits.

Joui

Nothing pairs with a theatrical performance better than a glass of wine and Joui is the perfect place to find one. Not to mention their hearty small plates could easily fill you up ahead of the show.

Tony & Pete’s

For sandwiches you will be thinking about for a long time after the show, try Tony & Pete’s.

Olive Mediterranean Grill

Olive serves up delicious Mediterranean favorites fast so you can fill up and head to the theatre.

Bistecca

When Hotel Ardent opens downtown, it will feature a Tuscan steakhouse called Bistecca. It looks like the hotel is planning on opening in the fall and is currently accepting bookings starting in November 2024.