Bullwinkle's Top Hat Bistro

I tried the Cobb salad, the lettuce was very thick and was not appetizing… they forgot the egg. The Honey Mustard dressing on the side was really good. My son had the Balck and Blue Burger and said it was pretty good. Service was fair. I think our girl (Bittnay) was just super busy.

Food is always 🔥! Service is always amazing, too. One of my favorite places now.

Only giving 5 stars because I can't give 10. I dont give reviews often but I had to with this one. We live over an hour away. Were in the area and wanted something different to eat. Found this hidden gem. The bar service, food and server, Madi were amazing. We will definitely make the drive back, just to eat here again! Oh. And as 90s country fans, we loved the music!

Very busy place, but food and serve made it enjoyable. We also were there to watch the game while we ate on the patio. Food was good, quick, and as it should be. No issues. Parking downtown can be tricky if not timed right but that's the only negative if I had to have one.

These are the best ribs in the United States of America. We're rarely in town but any time we're remotely in the area we come for ribs. Perfectly cooked - the meat falls off the bone. The quality of the ribs themselves is fantastic.The barbecue sauce is perfect. I will, one day when my final days are near, travel here so I can enjoy these one last time before it's all over.

I didn't realize how difficult it is to find a simple grilled chicken breast and baked potato! 🤯 Obviously this is something that you can get at all the steakhouse chains, but I was wanting to try something new and not stupid expensive. Most of the BBQ places around here have grilled chicken, but the sides are of the cookout variety, (think mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw). I finally came across Bullwinkle's in Miamisburg and ordered to go. It was my first time at this restaurant. You walk in the front door and you immediately see the host stand. There was no one there. There's no instruction on if I should wait or where to go for to go orders, so I just stood there and waited. I peeked around the corners, nothing seems unusually busy. But I don't see anyone who looks like they can help me. So I wait and wait. Finally, a busser noticed me and came and asked if I had been helped. I told him that I hadn't, and he sent someone up to help me. I ordered the grilled chicken, BBQ sauce on the side, baked potato and chicken egg rolls. I was given the chicken with Cajun seasoning. Normally I wouldn't have cared, but I truly just wanted some plain grilled chicken, and this seasoning is LOADED on there. I'm unsure if I was even given the correct order, because this looks like two orders of chicken to me. It's supposed to be two 5 oz chicken breasts, but this looks like a lot. Maybe I'm just used to having worked at other places where each piece of chicken shown here would have been 8 oz. Maybe they were out of barbecue sauce and thought they'd throw in an extra chicken breast? I'm not sure. I didn't feel like going back to get it fixed. The chicken itself was good. Had it not been seasoned, like I wanted, I probably would have enjoyed it more. Baked potato was good. I did find it odd that a side baked potato was considered a "premium side," and cost more. A baked potato is a pretty traditional side at other restaurants. Chicken egg rolls were good, though a bit undercooked. They reheated perfectly. I'll definitely go back, but I think I may call in any to go orders, to ensure accuracy. A few misses, but the food was good overall.

This establishment in Miamisburg, Ohio, is a well-regarded local dining destination, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options. The culinary offerings are prepared to order with precision. Notably, the onion tanglers and baked apples are highly favored menu items.

The food was great. The staff were amazing. Parking is a little rough, but worth the effort.

Dinner and serve time quick food excellent can't wait to go back wish there was another Bullwinkle's in Columbus

Busy, busy, busy on a Monday evening at 7:30! Adam and Lauren rock the bar and wasted few motions. I asked for something hoppy and Lauren served me an IPA that was sufficiently hoppy. I sat at the bar. The couple seated adjacent to me were very happy with their ribs and meatloaf. I opt'd for the combo plate without realizing that the beef, pork and chicken would all be pulled/shredded. Dunno if I missed this detail or if the menu does not mention it. I also order the side of three ribs. Small ribs that were cooked perfectly. No choice of BBQ sauces, but I loved the house sauce. The venue is nice, clean and noisy. I wish they would invest in sound traps ... Will I return? Absolutely, yes.

I went here for dinner with my girlfriend. It's a really scenic, old historic building in downtown Miamisburg. The vibe is a bit of a dive bar/sports bar feel. There's plenty of parking on the street but there's a designated parking area as well. Inside towards the left there's a medium sized bar area. The middle area and right area are the restaurant area with plenty of tables and booth seating. There is an upstairs but I'm not sure what's up there. I'm assuming it's more seating. This would be a good venue for small events. When we arrived we had to wait a little to be seated, but it wasn't too bad. I ordered the Hash Puppies for an appetizer and the Ma! The Meatloaf Meal. My girlfriend had a cup of clam chowder and the Fantastic Fish Sandwich. The food arrived really fast but the waiter advised that was because they weren't that busy at that time. We arrived around 1:40 pm on a Saturday. The Hash Puppies appetizer are balls of grated potatoes with cheddar cheese inside and then deep fried. It's a play on hush puppies and hash browns. They were really good and they came with a spicy ranch dipping sauce. My girlfriend really enjoyed the clam chowder. She said she enjoyed it the most of the food we ordered. She enjoyed the Fantastic Fish Sandwich also which is two pieces of fried tilapia fish, with lettuce and tomatoes served on a gently grilled hoagie-style roll. It came with a side of tartar sauce and one side dish. My girlfriend got the cole slaw. The Ma! The Meatloaf meal I ordered came with two pretty big sized slices of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans. The meatloaf had a nice tomato glaze and was delicious. I especially liked gravy on the mashed potatoes. The green beans tasted homemade and were good as well. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we got drink refills. They sell Pepsi products for soft drinks but they have a variety of beers as well and they even sell beer flights. This establishment looks like it might get busy at times and there is an option on their website to join a waitlist. I think upstairs might be an outdoor patio area which would be more suitable for the spring and summer. This restaurant/bar has a really fun vibe and I recommend and would come again. Excellent service from the waitstaff, good tasting food, and great decor offer a unique and interesting dining experience! Highly recommend. Note: Portions were pretty big so we got takeout boxes.

Great ambiance! Also very good service. I had the slab of ribs with baked and slaw. I like their spicy bbq sauce. The ribs were tender, fall off the bone. There wasn't one that was over cooked or tough. The bones were picked clean mostly because of how they're prepared. I personally like them to not be par cooked to start but in the oven for the entirety which brings a different out. I also want a slab presented, not 3-4 sections. Would order them again.

Bullwinkle's has been a family favorite of ours for years (they even catered for our wedding years ago). All of my family (kids included) love to go here as there is a variety. My daughter loves the loaded moose taters and will eat that as a meal which I enjoy the Chicken egg rolls (the buffalo bull chicken wrap is amazing as well). My son is a picky eater but he enjoys the Bullwingers. My husband likes to switch it up at Bullwinkles and will get the meatloaf or the brisket. As we have been to Bullwinkles many times over, I can safely say that you can't go wrong with so many choices. The service is great, the ambiance is relaxed, and the choices are plenty.

I'm not familiar with the area, so I searched and found this gem! The rack of ribs, mashed potatoes, and onion straws were fabulous! They give you a side of their house made spicy ranch for the onion twists..,and yum! I didn't save room for dessert but I'll have to go back and give it a try since the meals was so good. Our server was knowledgeable, upbeat, and super friendly. She kept the drinks filled before they were even emptied! Apologies for not getting more pictures, and I totally forgot -and got distracted- once the food arrived. This is perfect for laid back grabbing a bite to eat, but it appears well loved, as I did have a little bit of a wait due to the many reserved tables! No worries, the service and taste made up for it.

I didn't realize how difficult it is to find a simple grilled chicken breast and baked potato! Obviously this is something that you can get at all the steakhouse chains, but I was wanting to try something new and not stupid expensive. Most of the BBQ places around here have grilled chicken, but the sides are of the cookout variety, (think mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw). I finally came across Bullwinkle's in Miamisburg and ordered to go. It was my first time at this restaurant. You walk in the front door and you immediately see the host stand. There was no one there. There's no instruction on if I should wait or where to go for to go orders, so I just stood there and waited. I peeked around the corners, nothing seems unusually busy. But I don't see anyone who looks like they can help me. So I wait and wait. Finally, a busser noticed me and came and asked if I had been helped. I told him that I hadn't, and he sent someone up to help me. I ordered the grilled chicken, BBQ sauce on the side, baked potato and chicken egg rolls. I was given the chicken with Cajun seasoning. Normally I wouldn't have cared, but I truly just wanted some plain grilled chicken, and this seasoning is LOADED on there. I'm unsure if I was even given the correct order, because this looks like two orders of chicken to me. It's supposed to be two 5 oz chicken breasts, but this looks like a lot. Maybe I'm just used to having worked at other places where each piece of chicken shown here would have been 8 oz. Maybe they were out of barbecue sauce and thought they'd throw in an extra chicken breast? I'm not sure. I didn't feel like going back to get it fixed. The chicken itself was good. Had it not been seasoned, like I wanted, I probably would have enjoyed it more. Baked potato was good. I did find it odd that a side baked potato was considered a "premium side," and cost more. A baked potato is a pretty traditional side at other restaurants. Chicken egg rolls were good, though a bit undercooked. They reheated perfectly. I'll definitely go back, but I think I may call in any to go orders, to ensure accuracy. A few misses, but the food was good overall.

Love the vibe. Historic building Love the decor and the food is pretty good. they are known for the ribs but personally I like the blackbean soup and salad. Def get the dressing on the side because they put too much. They have clams on the menu but sadly they always overcook em so I would skip them. The bar has moosehead and dollars all over the walls and ceiling.

Bullwinkle's has the best atmosphere! The service is amazing, the servers are always friendly and helpful and the food is EXCEPTIONAL! We eat here everytime we are in Dayton! Great Place!!!

Found this place online super cute Amazing service & great find Food is fabulous Bullwinkle for the win!

Monday is burger night?! Awesome, that was unexpected and so chill since hubby and I both ordered burgers. I love love their vegetarian options. I could have any burger on the menu and swap it with an impossible burger. Love an inclusive restaurant with vegetarian options. Our waitress was attentive and the atmosphere was delightful! The food was so good it knocked me out, no really I was fighting to stay awake after my first half of the Reuben. The fries were so crispy and big too! Would recommend the beer cheese on the side, the prices were fair. Would come back again, heard Tuesday was wings night

Best ribs of my life! Tori was awesome!! I will be dreaming about these ribs for weeks.

Very first visit to Bullwinkle's for my dad and I a couple days ago on Friday right around noon time straight up. We arrive just before a big rush and influx of people so it worked out good to ask a few questions from the waitress in the bar and get our orders in and get the food delivered pretty promptly We split a full rack of ribs and an appetizer called moose droppings, which were basically flattened potato skins on a pie plate The ribs were excellent. The appetizer of a cookie sheet of potato skins was just not very good. For some reason, they were just soggy not crispy at all. I don't know how they could've been baked in an oven and the bottom of them just been so soft and mushy. Have they been more crusty around the edges or on the bottom side would've made them so much better but as it was, it was just like eating Leftover mushy potatoes The beer was cold had a couple coronas which were on special for $2.50. Each price was OK. Service was excellent from the blonde haired lady behind the bar. Would definitely go back probably get the ribs again and pick a different appetizer for sure or just eat the sides that came with the ribs and skip the appetizer

Bullwinkle's Top Hat Bistro holds a lot of memories for me, all the way back to when it opened almost 40 years ago. In the 80s, my now husband and I went there for New Year's Eve. In the early 2000's when our kids were little, we used to go there with their grandparents every year after we chopped down our Christmas tree. We now live out of town so we don't get there very often, but always enjoy it when we do. Walking in is like walking back in time. This afternoon, we went for a bite to eat between normal meal times...about 4pm...and there were quite a few people there, surprisingly. I was a little concerned about what kind of service we were going to get when we waited by the hostess stand for several minutes before seeing any employees, but after that, we had great service for the rest of the visit. The place looks just like I remember it, and has been well kept up. The moose head is still on the wall. :-) We shared a pretzel, I got the buffalo chicken salad, and my husband got boneless chicken wings. The food was fair, not great, but it was a really good deal for what we did get. Those food items plus 2 margs and a dos equis came out to only $40. It would be a great place for a family on a budget to go, for sure.

We stopped in this afternoon for lunch. Sat in the bar area, which has a great feel, and the bartender/server was courteous and professional. Asked his opinion, and went with the Sherman Sensation burger, which was AWESOME. Co-workers chose The Rocky burger, and the Pork Chops. Everyone walked away FULL, and very happy with their meals. Even though we live in Cincinnati, we might come back to visit some evening...it was that good. Try it... you won't be disappointed.

Our waitress was excellent and the venue was classic & charming. "MOOSETATERS"!! - You want these. They're like the best potato skin you ever had on steroids. I got a pork chop that was cooked about as perfectly as it can be done. Wife loved the mac & cheese. Everything was great, although I'd reccomend going a little more agressive on the seasonings. I don't mind tossing a bit of S&P around, but as well prepared as everything was, I felt like it had to be by design. Go crazy, imho.

wonderful spot for outdoor seating when the weather cooperates! They have a ton of TV's with a variety of entertainment on. The servers were quick enough to get to our group of 8 and get some drinks going while we figured out. We ended up ordering a few mixed drinks and a couple beers. Everything came out well. but one of the mixed drinks was crazy sweet and didn't hit the spot.. no big deal. we all had a variety of food. pulled pork, salads, burgers. It was good, nothing that blew my hat off but good quality and good overall. the only negative thing about the outdoor seating was that there were bees absolutely everywhere.. small sweat bee's, not a huge deal for most but you could see people swatting them away at the bar on a regular basis and one of the kids is a scaredipants and annoyed us all when she freaked out over a small bee every 3 seconds.

It has been a while since I have been in this place. Same cool old brick wall feel. Service was prompt and the food was fine. It was fiesta Friday and the $2.50 made for an inexpensive night with solid bar food. I was looking for the killer Q chicken sandwich of yesteryear. Things move on, but it was a favorite Sandwich in the past. Overall solid value with good service I need to stop back againsoon

Had not been here in years and have now eaten here 5 times in the last 3 months. Love their burgers and fries which all come out piping hot. Service has been great each visit and the atmosphere is the same antique building it's been since they opened about 30 years ago.

We love to sit on the back porch , the atmosphere is fantastic . The food is great , I love the ribs ! Every server we have had are really so nice .., I love Bullwinkle's

We love this place. It was delicious as usual. We hand the hash puppies as an appetizer. They are hands down our favorite. I had the ribs with a baked potato and a side salad with house made ranch dressing. My husband had The Rocky burger. It had ham and cheese on top of the patty. He enjoyed it. Our sever, Katie, was really good and the service was fast. We recommend dining here. We've also enjoyed the outdoor patio in the past. We dined indoors today. Fun atmosphere in the bar area. You can also get on the wait list on their website. I recommend doing that for sure. Cheers!

Great portions and fair prices. Plan ahead because they are popular. Ribs are great. Out doors is loud

Been here a few times. Quick seating and waitstaff were fast in asking for drink order. I get the rib basket and love it. Fall off the bone and not overpowered with sauce. Not big on the seasoned fries but you can change the sides for $1 more. Prices are reasonable.

The BAD. I have been going to Bullwinkle's for years and have ALWAYS gotten their ribs which are generally excellent with ample portions of meat. However, I have been in twice in the last 2 months and the ribs have just been horrible. Each time I have gotten a half slab of their ribs (6 bones with "meat between the bones) and each time there was virtually NO meat at all between the bones, maybe 1/4 of an inch and NO more than 1/2 inch and both times the ribs were SERIOUSLY overcooked. Bullwinkle's should be ashamed to allow something like these to be served to a customer. In both incidences we wound up paying $18 dollars for a baked potato and a scoop of coleslaw and no more that 1-2 tablespoons of meat. The GOOD. The Moose taters are still GREAT for an appetizer. Also I can't say enough in praise of their servers. Their service has always been excellent.

Back to the 1960's ambience and that is fine. Lots of busy hustling servers - always. Decision: Inside or outside dining - both are recommended. Tonight was all you and eat BBQ. My son chose Full Rack and excellent; I elected Pot Roast - excellent as well. Great PM experience, and we recommend.

We were in town on business and decided BBQ would be great for lunch. It was after peak lunchtime so we had no wait. The decor is charming. I ordered the pulled pork and DH ordered ribs. Both were delicious and tender. Their sauce is wonderful, so we purchased a bottle to take home. We'll definitely stop here again next time we're in town.

I am new to the area and tried this place out for the all you can eat BBQ last week. I was leery about getting it as it was $27 but it was amazing. I left very full. It wasn't southern ribs or anything but however they cooked it they prepped and present fall off bone ribs. Service was good . She was attentive but catered more to bigger party. I guess since I was alone . Want more money which I get. I will definitely return.

Great ribs every time we eat there. Service good and quick. Good outside patio and bar if you like these features.

The server was excellent and the ribs were better than the server. Fall of the bone ribs and red skin potatoes,amazing! And for dessert we had a Rocky Top! Oh my what a way to Finish dinner! Ice cream, chocolate brownie and chocolate syrup! Yummy!

The menu for one I couldn't really find anything that sounded so I tryed the Viking burger wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be not enough caramel onions Burger wasn't thick it's supposed to be half a pound

Usually always sit on the patio and service is always top notch. Food is amazing and atmosphere is very small town homey.

Great food and service. Best ribs!! Favorite restaurant in the Dayton Ohio area. Reservations are needed during peak days and times.

If you want greasy and hearty food, this is the place to go. But the dressings/dipping were amazing. The service was average unless you sit in the bar. The decor reminded me of an old timey tavern. Overall the restaurant was mediocre at best.

Bullwinkle's is an old Miamisburg standby. As with all restaurants that have been around for quite a while, I felt like there may have been a slight dip midway through my going there, but at the same time they have more than made up for the last 10 years. I have been a constant guest during the fall/winter. I highly recommend the ribs, the shredder Q, and I am a big fan of the Sherman Burger. Love the old-school feel of the building and service is always good with a smile. The bartenders are always accommodating when I come into to eat solo. Do not miss the appetizer, called the moosetaters. That is an absolute star of an appetizer in my mind. They are like potato skins, with a couple types of cheese on them, some bacon, and a side of ranch. Although, I replace the side of ranch with their barbecue sauce. The barbecue sauce is really sweet, but it definitely grows on you. It's been a staple in my cabinet for many years after they started selling it. Do yourself a favor and go to Bullwinkle's sometime soon.

Pulled Pork and Ribs were great, homemade BBQ sauce was delicious!! Atmosphere of the bar is fun.

Had a great meal this afternoon, side salad with grilled chicken breast with ranch. Very good! Others in the party had a sirloin steak, it was good too and the fries were delicious. Wings were really tasty. Chocolate Moose was awesome! Our server Tori was very nice and very prompt. We will be back again!

If you're looking for a fun and very friendly place to go by yourself or a large group of friends, I highly recommend Bullwinkle's. They offer a large variety of food and spirits. My only complaint is lack of variety with gluten free options, but wow those ribs! The bar area is festive and has ample seating. If I lived close, this would be my spot!

The the new outside area they made. Food has been really good everytime we go there. Service has been above par. Ladies seem to work very hard. Overall great place to eat.

Double date night on a Friday night. Food was really good and service was good/friendly. Had to wait a while even after joining the waitlist, but we used the time to walk around downtown and look inside the candy store. The menu here has a lot of options and the prices are nice. We shared the appetizer combo between the 4 of us and it was plenty!! We all loved the chicken tenders and moosetaters (potato skins). 3 of us liked the hash puppies. I had the half rack of ribs and pulled pork combo with redskin potatoes and corn o'brien. It was soooo good! The only thing I didn't love was the corn. It needed more flavor and butter. The ribs were tender and sweet with just the right amount of smokey. The pulled pork had great flavor and I didn't need any sauce on it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly. My husband had fettucine alfredo with chicken (but they forgot the chicken). It came with some garlic toast. He was only able to eat half (because of the portion size) and brought the rest home. Our friends had ribs, grilled chicken, loaded mashed potatoes, and downtown mac n cheese. Everyone needed boxes foe all the leftovers. They do not skimp on portions!! There were also a couple salads before meals. Both good. One with Ranch and one with the Apple Cider Vinag. My husband also had a couple of beers. One Mich Ultra and one Vanilla Porter (that he loved). No one left hungry! We will for sure be back to try some favorites and some new things.

Went to the Dayton Airshow and found this place. I think I found my favorite BBQ place. From the clam chowder which was very good to my salad where I tried the apple vinaigrette dressing which was awesome. I ate the BBQ combo with a 3 bone rib side. The sauce was sweet with a little heat and the brisket, pork and chicken had a good smoke flavor. Even though it's a 45 minute drive from west side of Cincinnati, I think we will be back to try other things.

On a business trip to Miamisburg, we had a work event at Bullwinkle's Top Hat Bistro in the evening. This American restaurant is located in downtown Miamisburg and has two levels. We were located in a private room upstairs. We had two waitresses taking care of a large group. After a couple of drinks, everyone ordered whatever appetizers and entrees they wanted. Standard pub fare, I tried a bunch of shared apps and had the chicken fried steak for my entree. Pretty solid. I was also happy that they had two TVs in the room as March Madness was going on while we were there.

Late lunch on a Friday. Found seats in the bar area. Server took drinks orders quickly. Had clam chowder to begin. Great taste with plenty of clams and the potatoes perfectly cooked. Entrees were fried catfish with a crisp cornmeal batter. Tartar sauce banging. Do yourself a favor and get the onion strings- reeeally good. Service was well paced. Pleasant place for a good meal.

Beautiful old building. Love the history in the building. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!

We have dined all over the country. These were the best ribs we've had ( sorry, Texas!) Very casual dining, moderately priced, easy parking. Service is great. We ordered the rib basket with a side of onion straws. We are retired, so we no longer have BIG appetites and this was plenty of food for both of us.

Great service. Waitress was very polite and helpful, Our friends have never been there and really enjoyed their visit.

Clean and roomy seating. Friendly staff. Very fair pricing. Food was excellent, and they have an extremely wide variety of menu options. The best carott cake I've experienced anywhere. Highly recommend.

This is my favorite restaurants of all time. The food is consistently amazing. I recommend the ribs and moosetaters. The service is always top notch and even with a wait, it goes quick.

Best pot roast I've ever had.. opted for the ranch red skinned potatoes and green beans. Love it all! well worth the wait!

The best ribs in the area! Love Bullwinkle's! We love to bring friends here for ribs.