The 18 Best Restaurants in Dayton, Ohio | Eater

"Helmed by executive chef Jorge Guzmán, Sueño manages to wed the wow factor of food cooked on a wood hearth with the comfort of a big family dinner. The restaurant offers new takes on Mexican cuisine while still honoring tradition. Expect dishes that highlight familiar ingredients in new ways, like the grilled shishito pepper appetizer with Tajin and queso dressing, or the pescado Veracruzano entree, a seared red snapper filet topped with pickled tomatoes, olives, capers, and herbs. Enjoy a glass from the smart wine list, curated by sommelier Lauren Gay, and head downstairs after dinner to Tender Mercy, which made Esquire’s list of top bars in the country in 2021." - David Nilsen