By THAIS

March 25, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this

Lihn’s Vietnamese restaurant -best Spring rolls - excellent food

By Barb

January 8, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

Nothing can satisfy more than the delicious tomato sauce served over Dominic’s lasagne, except of course, a side of salad with their garlic dressing

By Schaaf

November 18, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

Marions pizza SUCKS no matter what shape you cut it in! If it’s gonna be pizza make mine Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory!

By Danielle

November 17, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

What about Grub Steak’s Royal Ribs???

By xleeyi

November 13, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

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By Andy G

November 12, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

I think it should be whatever’s in the trash can on 5th and Brown, cuz Crackhead Phil seems to love it!!!

By Laura's Cousin

November 10, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

~I think Mike Sells has it in the bag!~

By Chrissy

November 9, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this

I have to say that Dayton has quite a few great locally owned Steakhouses,: Pine Club, Paragon, Oakwood Club and Treasure Island to name my favorites. I would say great steaks would be our signature dish.

By Stephen S

November 7, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

The great history of Dayton, Ohio comes from the inventors that opened up opportunity to many diverse groups of people. I feel the one of the biggest impressive groups were the Eastern Europeans.They brought some of best dishes from their part of the globe. The one that should stand out to all who really know Dayton is the CABBAGE ROLLS and the Hungarian Sausage. The only dish that can out due this is the finish of the O! so great Hungarian Pastry.

By shug

November 7, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

It has to be “Mike-sell”s” potatoe chips they’ve been here two years shy of one hundred years. They are still family owned and everyone I know ships their chips out of state to realatives who can’t buy them in their state. My vote has to be for “Mike-sell’s” as their slogan says, “they are delicious!”

By Sterling

November 4, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

I like most of the suggestions, but I think a signature dish should be a dish (not chips or candy). I’m relatively new to Dayton and the most creative, delicious dish with a variety preparations I’ve seen here is your mac and cheese — a true dish with great “comfort food” appeal. John Henry’s M&C WAS incredible; same goes for Pacchia’s lobster M&C. If not quite a signature of Dayton, it could quickly become one with a Dayton M&C competition among area restaurants. How about announcing one, Mark?

By The Kid

November 4, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

OK, if we are looking into history (and I don’t this that is the right answer to this poll) I would have to say that Lukas fried pork tenderloin sandwich was truely unique. Lukas was a small bar neighborhood bar right next to Sucher’s packing company on Western Avenue. The sandwich was most like a deep fried breaded pork scallopini. With some mustard and banana peppers. A perfect combination.

By Michelle

November 4, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Esther-Price candy and Mike-Sells chips are delicious, but I have to say that one of the first things that struck me when I moved to the Dayton area from Maryland was square-cut pizza. Pizza in Maryland was your traditional triangle-cut slices.

By C

November 4, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

I’d have to say Flying Pizza. Also, pizza cut into squares is NOT signature or Dayton Ohio so how the heck is that even on the list????

By Mary

November 4, 2008 5:48 AM | Link to this

DLM Killer Brownies by far

By Mark W

November 4, 2008 2:16 AM | Link to this

Chicken Louie’s - the whole experience, from the Killer Hot Legs to ordering potatoes by the piece, to the clucking chicken noises that play out in the parking lot.

By Alex

November 3, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? Potato chips? Old Hickory? Stewed tomatoes? When it comes to food Dayton Ohio is a black hole. Square pizza? Marion’s??? If one more person tells me Marion’s pizza is the best ever I may just lose it.

By Vivenne

November 3, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

Goody’s hamburger sauce. OK, it’s been gone for a little while, but it was unique. Just try to name something comperable! I’d give anything to have that and their shoestring potatoes right now!

By Killer Brownies FTW

November 3, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

Killer Brownies FTW!!! How can anyone not like them… Stewed tomatoes? Really? Is square pizza really a signature dish. Everywhere I’ve been I’ve had square pizza available to me. Killer brownies are delicious.

By Meghan

November 3, 2008 8:29 PM | Link to this

I had to go with other because I don’t feel “pizza cut into squares” is a fair category. Cassano’s has nothing on Marions. I would only put Marion’s in because I always send people there if they are visiting the Dayton area.

By better days ahead?

November 3, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, there is nothing Dayton has that is signature…I guess that’s part of the problem with the area. Perhaps a starting point to better days ahead? I like the city but really dislike the reputation..or lack of one it has.

By in Huber

November 3, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

I see that the old folks are posting again. Marions’s & Cassano’s are horrible when served hot and worse than dog food when cold. And to the other poster who said a Shield’s cheesesteak, go to Philly and get a real one. Shield’s is no better than a Penn Station one.

By gpeachy

November 3, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

how about DLM Heavenly Ham with Mike Sells chips and EP candy for desert -all Dayton area classics! I think you can find ‘killer brownines’ in other markets just as good!

By foodie

November 3, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

Too bad we don’t have chili,ribs,an ethnic food, a sandwich,even a drink we could call our own

By arniez

November 3, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

Wow, Palin, you have some problems going on there… Wish you could go back a few years to Dominic’s House Dressing! That stuff was great for lunches before big meetings you did not want to have last too long!!!

By Publicus

November 3, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

What about that weird sweet/sour salad dressing at Treasure Island and Barnsider?

By Publicus

November 3, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Ugh. Those are some really awful choices.

By rhonda

November 3, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

A few suggestions: DLM Killer Brownies OR Cake w/ Woody’s buttercream icing from Ele Cakes OR Joe’s or Marion’s Pizza (yes, square but GOOD!!)

By Festoon Fussnucker

November 3, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

I’d vote for the killer brownies if I would have first been smoking something.

By null

November 3, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

How about Sweeney’s Seafood fried calamari! It’s one of their signature apps.

By Karen

November 3, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Well if dominics was still here I would say it would HAVE to be their house salad. Nothing better anywhere!

By Fan

November 3, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Old Hickory ribs or a Pine Club steak

By Phil

November 3, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Mike Sells or Vic & Moms,no question these are Dayton.

By palin

November 3, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

ever since i have been here….dayton’s signature dish is RACISM…DISCRIMINATION…SEGREGATION…AND RACIAL PROFILING…matter of fact..when i first came here…they held a KKK …RALLY AT THIRD AND MAIN…and they enclosed the perimenter with a rent-a-fence to protect the racist…yes…that is dayton’s signature dish

By Jamie

November 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Ugh, this list makes me long to live in another town with better food. Esther Price candy is overrated and no different than any other manufactured chocolate, Mike-Sell’s Potato Chips are fine, but no better than national brands… Pizza cut in squares is an abomination… and Stewed tomatoes? How old were the participantes in this poll? 83?

By Josh

November 3, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

I say MEL-O-DEE cole slaw. If you have had it than you know what I mean. If you have not then head to New Carlisle and have some. You will love it!!

By Jasper

November 3, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

Well mine would have been Manicotti from Dominics but since they have closed I will go with Ester Price Candy light chocolate peanut butter cream

By meatman

November 3, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Tank burger. Not a sweet america is a meat country, oh by the way Tank burger served with mike-sells chips. Im hungry going to Tanks. Eat your stewed tomatoes and brownies

By Kathy

November 3, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Definately Killer Brownies (I first thought Mikesells)

By Angie

November 3, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

I vote for the Killer Brownies!

By Reader

November 3, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry, but square cut pizza did not originate in Ohio so how can you consider that a signature dish of Dayton?

By Barry

November 3, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

I vote for the Esther Price candy. the white chocolate covered cherries, or most anything else there, are awesome.

By M

November 3, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

Signature “dish”. I’ve eaten at many restaurants in and around the Dayton Area. There really isn’t a signature disk, Seafood=Jays, Ribs=Old Hickory and Steak = Paragon or Pine Club. If there is a signature dish, I’d like to try it. The stewed tomatos at Paragon or Pine club are not that great……

By Michael

November 3, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Killer Brownies all the way.

By null

November 3, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

How about the bread at Spaghetti Warehouse?

By Killer Brownies Rule

November 3, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

I’ve sent Killer Brownies to family/friends in California, Colorado, Missouri, New York and Washington state, and everyone tells me to send more. They are truly the best of Dayton!

By Food lover

November 3, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

I agree that the all of the items listed are distinct to Dayton. I don’t think that either Mikesell’s or Esther Price qualify as “dishes.” While I agree with mtgolflady that they should be classied as signature snack and sigature sweet, I think the pizza is definitely a “signature dish.”

By IEATITALL

November 3, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this

let me reiterate: killer brownies.

By IEatEverything

November 3, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

OK - I voted for square pizza but am rethinking it after reading the comments… KILLER BROWNIES it should be. Really. That’s what it should be. If you can’t use the trade name, call them “brownes that will kill you” or “murderous sweets” or “homicide chewies.”

By Indiana Lady

November 3, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

Anything but the square pizza please. I didn’t grow up here and i HATE it being cut that way.

By Jennifer

November 3, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

How about Dorothy Lane Market’s Killer Brownies®?

By rick

November 3, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Old Hickory on Brown Street

By Jean

November 3, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

STEWED TOMATOES?!!!? No one will want to come and eat here!

By jjones

November 3, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

None of the above. The signature dish for dayton, should be Shields Cheesteak,or Coco’s Barbecues Chicken Burger. Step out of the usual, and allow your taste buds to diversify.

By daytondweller

November 3, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

How about the Chocolate covered chips that Mike and Esther sells?

By mtgolflady

November 3, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Hard choice between Mike-Sells and Esther Price. How about a signature snack and a signature sweet?