Dayton, Ohio Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Dayton, Ohio, a vibrant city with a population of 477,610 located at the confluence of the Miami River and its tributaries. Known for its rich aviation history, Dayton has seen a variety of dining options come and go. This page explores the closed down restaurants in the area, highlighting places that have permanently closed, those that are temporarily closed, and the tales behind their closing down and shut down.

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El Rancho Grande – Brown St – Dayton – 1200 Brown St
1200 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45409
Status: Closed Permanently
Old Dayton Style Dixie Fried Chicken – Dayton – 2920 Wayne Ave
2920 Wayne Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
Status: Closed Permanently
Basil’s On Market – Dayton – 312 N Patterson Blvd
312 N Patterson Blvd
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Arepas & Co Colombian Comfort Food – Dayton – 416 E 3Rd St
416 E 3Rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Local Cantina Water Street – Dayton – 503 E 1St St
503 E 1St St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
416 Diner – Dayton – 416 E 5Th St
416 E 5Th St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Tumbleweed Connection – Dayton – 454 E 5Th St
454 E 5Th St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Grip’s Grill – Dayton – 115 Springfield St
115 Springfield St
Dayton, OH 45403
Status: Closed Permanently
Back Home Tavern & Table – Dayton – 1151 Brown St
1151 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45409
Status: Closed Permanently
Pita Pit – Dayton – 1047 Brown St Suite B
1047 Brown St Suite B
Dayton, OH 45409
Status: Closed Permanently
Taco Street Co. – Dayton – 1100 W Third St
1100 W Third St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Gold Star Chili – Dayton – 3034 Harshman Rd
3034 Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
Status: Closed Permanently
Sonic Drive-In – Dayton – 4534 Brandt Pike
4534 Brandt Pike
Dayton, OH 45424
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Dayton – 1401 N Keowee St
1401 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45404
Status: Closed Permanently
Long John Silver’s – Dayton – 3103 N Gettysburg Ave
3103 N Gettysburg Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
Status: Closed Permanently
Flyboys Deli – Dayton – 219 N Patterson Blvd
219 N Patterson Blvd
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Hannah’s – Dayton – 121 N Ludlow St
121 N Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Dayton – 1420 Cincinnati St
1420 Cincinnati St
Dayton, OH 45417
Status: Closed Permanently
Taco Bell – Dayton – 3013 Salem Ave
3013 Salem Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
Status: Closed Permanently
Sharks Fish& Chicken – Dayton – 1805 N Main St
1805 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
Status: Closed Permanently
Applebee’s Grill + Bar РDayton Р6242 Wilmington Pike
6242 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45459
Status: Closed Permanently
Merit grill – Dayton – 3800 Wilmington Pike
3800 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45429
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Dayton – 528 Wilmington Ave
528 Wilmington Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
Status: Closed Permanently
Halal Bourbon Chicken & Homestyle Chili. – Dayton – 131 N Ludlow St
131 N Ludlow St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Dayton – 45 S Main St
45 S Main St
Dayton, OH 45402
Status: Closed Permanently
OinkADoodleMoo BBQ – Kettering – Dayton – 912 E Dorothy Ln
912 E Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45419
Status: Closed Permanently
Myracles Bar and Grill – Dayton – 2555 Shiloh Springs Rd
2555 Shiloh Springs Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
Status: Closed Permanently
Upper Deck Tavern – Dayton – 2651 Blanchard Ave
2651 Blanchard Ave
Dayton, OH 45439
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Dayton – 4876 Airway Rd
4876 Airway Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
Status: Closed Permanently
Taco Bell – Dayton – 5837 Far Hills Ave
5837 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45429
Status: Closed Permanently
Fazoli’s – Dayton – 2419 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
2419 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Dayton – 4465 Indian Ripple Rd
4465 Indian Ripple Rd
Dayton, OH 45440
Status: Closed Permanently
Gold Star Chili – Dayton – 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd Ste 1409
2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd Ste 1409
Dayton, OH 45459
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – Dayton – 2057 Harshman Rd
2057 Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Dayton – 4465 Clyo Rd
4465 Clyo Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
Status: Closed Permanently
MOD Pizza – Dayton – 9196 N Main St
9196 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45415
Status: Closed Permanently
SUNU GRILL – Dayton – 3489 W Siebenthaler Ave
3489 W Siebenthaler Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
Status: Closed Permanently
Logan’s Roadhouse – Dayton – 2148 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
2148 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Dayton – 2948 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
2948 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
Status: Closed Permanently
Flyboy’s Deli – Dayton – 2515 Far Hills Ave
2515 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
Status: Closed Permanently
Mr Bourbon Restaurant – Dayton – 5212 Salem Ave
5212 Salem Ave
Dayton, OH 45426
Status: Closed Permanently
Max & Erma’s
8901 Kingsridge
Dayton, OH
Status: Closed Permanently

Max & Erma's at 8901 Kingsridge closed in 1975. It is now a Blue Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar.

Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Dayton
422 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45409
Status: Closed Permanently

Howard Johnson's Restaurant was located at 422 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45409.

Hooters – Dayton
453 Miamisburg Centerville Rd Dayton
Dayton, OH
Status: Closed Permanently

Hooters, located at 453 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459, is closed.

Chi-Chi’s – Dayton
2925 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45342
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's was located at 2925 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342. It is now a mattress store.