Tender Mercy

Absolutely loved this place! The environment was perfect for our date night. Our bartender was very educated and helpful with our drinks, and made sure we were taken care of thru the entirety of our night. Will definitely go again!

Hands down love this place. The vibe is so nice in here. Friendly staff and good drinks. The clarified milk punch is my absolute favorite I get it every time. Been wanting to try to sushi spot in the back. But I come here often just for the mild punch

A very cool spot tucked underneath Dayton. They have “kegged cocktails”—the three we tried were very good. The most stunning thing about this place is the atmosphere, art, and design.

Pricey, but totally worth it in my opinion. Phenominal meal when we went (it changes monthly!) with excellent sake pairings. The menu has: - One 4-course meal for $75, with optional wine or sake pairings for an additional $50. - Four chef specials, a la carte, prices vary. - A drink list. ...and that's it! Changes monthly.

We went to to the new and improved Dozo. It was a great experience food was incredible, atmosphere is great, and as always cocktails are on point! Can’t wait to come back to the new Dozo!

The place was so beautiful it’s like underground and the vibe is absolutely amazing!! The server was so nice and peaceful the drinks were really good that made us a custom and it turned out really good!!!!

Sophisticated cocktail lounge with creative cocktails. The bartenders are the best of the best. When I'm there I feel like I'm in NYC. A must try!

Had really wonderful service. Did the dozo experience. Some of the most phenomenal sushi I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. Our waitress that took care of us was engaging, always checking up on us, explained the courses and sake pairings, and genuinely seemed to love her job. The atmosphere was wonderful. The only downside was the desert. What would have been hands down the best dining experience I’ve ever had was topped off with a desert so unappetizing, bland, and such a let down, I could have sworn I’ve had something better from a sneezed on tiramisu at a Golden Corral buffet. Colossal let down at the end of what had been up till that point an extremely wonderful evening. Just skip the dessert and stick with the sushi imo.

What a vibe!!! This was an amazing recommendation by a kind local man from Dayton. He said, go up the block, left at the light, if you go two blocks, you've gone too far, head down the stairs. It ended up as the coolest speakeasy but non-speakeasy experience I have ever had. Our bartender was amazing! Cool vibe, willing to explain, happy to create a mocktail based on taste. A creative type, for sure; I think they all are. We were in from out of town, looking to explore the city, happy to follow the rec and walk down the stairs to the EL, wait, that's Chicago, here, the stairs lead to the coolest spot for a local and a visitor in Dayton. Not cheap, yet casual, expert bartenders, perfect restrooms, just an all around A+ spot. Thank you Gabriel for an excellent experience, thank you Tender Mercy for a sick vibe and thank you handle bar mustache man on the street for the coolest recommendation. Check them out!

I will say, we had crossed this place off our list after a bad experience (I didn't previously review because while I believe in being honest, I do not believe in trashing a business based on one bad experience). Friday evening, we journeyed downstairs after dinner at Sueno because it was just not time to go home yet:) Reservations are no longer required, so we were able to have a small table with swanky bench seats. I felt kind of like the Foundation Room at House of Blues- but not really because there's more room! The food menu is now sushi and looks fun to try, I will bring my daughter soon to give it a taste. My hubby and I stuck to drinks. I had the Gardenomic. I described it to him like Violet from Willy Wonka! I tasted the beets, then the ginger and then the flowery flavors before it was gone. It is acidic so I only had one, but I will return for another and you should definitely try it especially if you are a fan of beets. The hubby had the Pear O' Nuts because why wouldn't you?! lol it was refreshing and he ordered another before we left. I highly recommend stopping in to this wonderful Dayton Gem. It is beautiful inside, with well crafted flavorful drinks that will not send your blood sugar soaring. Thank you Tender Mercy team for the welcome and wonderful service, we will visit again!!

Overall enjoy coming here for the ambiance. It has a nice dark and cozy feel to it and is a great place to come with friends. We went to try the ramen that they serve once a week and it was decent but not my favorite. It did have a more fusion feel to it. The flavor was also not as authentic as I was hoping for. Another down side is that the drinks are expensive unless you go during happy hour. Service is good but it can be hard to get a hold of someone if you go during peak hours. However everyone there is very nice!

Nice place very beautiful atmosphere. Only came for drinks. Service was great waitress provided recommendations.

Still in shock that Dayton Ohio landed a spot like this! We loved visiting Tender Mercy and cannot wait to go back. The entrance is a sneaky downward staircase in the middle of the sidewalk, kind of like a NYC subway entrance. The atmosphere inside is intimate, classy, and impressive - overall just an elevated experience. Seating is comfortable and spread out enough so your party will feel like you truly have space of your own. Drinks were the best we've had in Ohio (we've spent loads of time in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and many cities in between). Waiters/waitresses were great and attentive hosts. Pumped to go back!

Vibes are on point! Seriously love this place. Little speakeasy vibes. Perfect place to go with friends or a date. Everyone is so hip & cool. Cocktails are usually amazing. Only thing I dislike about their specialty cocktails is that they are batch made. When I go to an upscale cocktail bar, I want a fresh MTO cocktail... not one from a tap. But other than that it's a dope place!

Oh the smoked old fashion made with red label mold Weller! MWAH! Chef's kiss...or should I say bartenders kiss? The bar tenders are very knowledgeable and will make custom drimks if you tell them what you like. The ambiance is very nice....first of all, it's underground! Second of all, the incentive se burning smells wonderful. There are 2 seating areas on either side of the bar. They don't take reservations, but they do have same day call ahead seating.

This is a pretty cool speakeasy downtown with fun furniture! The ambiance is relaxing and the artwork is unique. They offer both regular flat water and sparkling water. The drinks are usually good and they have them on rotation so there's a variety. The service was a little slow but we were also in the back with a large group.

I love that this cocktail bar is underground. The drinks, the atmosphere (vibes), and the bartenders are excellent. Knocking one star off for the price of the drinks. I totally understand it being because it's more of an *experience*. One of the cocktails I had was $17; just seems pricey to me for downtown Dayton. I'd expect that in a bigger city, but idk maybe I'm wrong. However, the cocktails I did have were VERY tasty. Not too boozy, just the right amount and well balanced. They have a residency menu where each month one of their bartenders specially curates their own cocktails and menu. This month (Feb) I tried the Baba Yaga, which I enjoyed, as well as, Attack! Return of the Killer Robots -- both were great! They definitely do a good job of having the kind of friendly service and atmosphere that make you want to keep drinking. I went with a girl friend and she ordered a classic Clover Club which she said was delightful. Our bartender was very helpful in answering our questions and steering us in the right direction for our preferences and gave us several *free* samples if we wanted to taste. I'll definitely be back!

Well we have found the cutest Dayton gem. We scored by getting the lil corner booth that had more privacy and I want to reserve that every time! The server was amazing, he gave us great suggestions. The drinks are unique and on point!

Drinks are amazing and Service was remarkable. Truly enjoyed the different atmosphere. For something different, a must go to and sit at the bar.

Super cool place in downtown Dayton. Everything from fancy cocktails to Coors Banquet in a paper bag, lol. My only regret is not going sooner!

THE coolest cocktail lounge in Dayton ... and they have a long bar too! As a party of 5 they gave us a dark alcove, very much our own room painted black with quirky dark 1920's videos playing on the ceiling. The drink list was amazing, so many delicious choices! But first they give you water, served from a snake embossed brown jug in short glasses. Service was great! We ordered a smoked old-fashion, a very tall tropical rum drink that they lit on fire (can't remember the name), the Buffet Style (a drink with everything in it ;), a duck rabbit stout, and someone wanted a Jack and Coke .... sadly they said, they only had Diet. NO didn't want that. We ordered a second round - Cocktails are $13 - $15 a little pricy for the midWest, although they were delicious I highly recommend this hidden gem of a bar.... if you can find it...

Can't beat the atmosphere here. From the moment you walk down the stairs to the entrance, it's a whole vibe. We decided to sit at the bar originally but all the cozy seating made us want to move. We got drinks then asked to move. We didn't love the mixed drinks we ordered. My husband drank his but mine was so sweet I couldn't drink it. Once we moved, we ordered red wine instead and I asked the server to take my mixed drink. She immediately said it would be taken off our bill. This was unexpected but appreciated! Much happier with the red wine. We would definitely recommend tender mercy.

Where do I begin? The bar is very interesting, I want to love it but, it fails epically on every other front! Their specialty cocktails are premade and if you order outside of that list you may receive the worst version of your cocktail of choice. We ordered apps for the table and they were disappointing. The "charcuterie box" was laughable with an odd mushroom, dill pickles and very stale crackers and crostinis. This was our third visit, each being worse than the visit before. Tender Mercy is a fail.

What an interesting place. First off it you didn't know about it you would never find it. There is no sign outside just a flight of stairs that look more like you are heading to the subway then a bar. This underground speakeasy is nicely decorated adding to its charm. The speciality drinks were interesting as well as delicious. I was sorry to have only had time to stop by for a quick drink before dinner I would definitely recommend this place as a must see if you're in the downtown Dayton area.

Underground bar complete with mood lighting and on tap cocktails, sign me up. Made a trip to Dayton and after eating upstairs at Sueño we decided to go downstairs for a delectable treat. This place is built for style and comfort. With the dark mood lighting and couches tucked away along with ample bar seating this is perfect for a group or to cozy with that significant other. They serve cocktails on tap which means you get a consistent great cocktail every time. And because they are on tap they can serve you quicker but they still put on a show for you nonetheless. The cocktails are competively priced but you won't lose your wallet here. The staff were also very helpful and chatted with us extensively and made us feel comfortable. Service is quick wqhich makes this place perfect for a stop in when waiting on your reservation or a table nearby. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) These aren't basic drinks. Their selection is both amusing with their names and intriguing do to the ingredients. So ask your server to help you pick something that will please your palate. 2) Snacks are a must. Though the snack menu is light it's perfect for getting the munchies out of the way. A must try is the Adult Lunchable. Make your way to Tender Mercy today!!

Dark, sexy atmosphere with great drinks and really nice staff. Very accommodating and pleasant, they make a fantastic cocktail too. Really nice for a date night cap or starter cocktail.

Love the energy of this place, the service was great & the drinks were so good. It's one of my favorite spots for girls night

We stopped here to relax before we went upstairs for dinner. What a great place! I had a Byzantine Erotica drink. The bourbon came through with a nice background of Sherry. I really liked it. My SO had a Boy Trouble. Delicious, reminded me a bit of a Mai Tai from years ago. It was great. We will be back, it's worthy!

Way cool bar on the basement. Lounge atmosphere with many cocktails to offer. The bartenders do a residency to invent or create different cocktail. Menus on line. Street parking with valet if you choose. After a long week this Painkiller hits the spot! Yahoooo!!!!!

This review mainly is for Dozo, the extension of Tender Mercy, serve 4 course of dishes. This is a MUST GO place for people who LOVES sushi. I was there almost every other week within 2 months! YES, it was that good. I took my mom there to celebrate her birthday, and now she said she wants to go there often. Tender Mercy is an underground, very hip bar, and Dozo Sushi is at the end of the "tunnel". It is reservation only and you need to pay for the reservation. It will go towards your final bill. If you have to cancel or reschedule the reservation, be sure you do so at least 24 hours prior to the reservation time. The service is top notch, the chef is very friendly and love all the feedback. I enjoy sitting at the bar watching the chef preparing our next course, and really enjoy the conversation with the chef. Highly recommend to sit at the bar if you're going with just your friend or significant other. I failed to take the picture of each course because the excitement of seeing the familiar food, and it simply just tasted so good that I truly forgot taking the picture. The sushi is so fresh that it melt in your mouth, the buttery texture of it is amazing. Totally bring me back to the time when I visited Japan. There is nothing like it around here in Dayton area, and once you have the sushi here, you'll not like other sushi elsewhere. I just recent gone back to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, and I had a question about my bill after I got home. Long story short, the issue was resolved within 24 hours. I was truly appreciated to receive a call from the general manager to explain everything to me. Their service is truly amazing and everyone is so friendly and hips!! You sure can count on me to go back soon!

I actually heard about this spot through Instagram and have waited to be in Dayton late enough to check them out (they open at 6pm and I'm usually in the area on a day trip). LOVE the ambiance and the drinks. The staff is awesome. I would say prices are about what you would expect for a cocktail bar. There's no food and I'm not sure if you can bring any in. This is definitely a late night drink spot for a date or a group of friends. Dress up to give it an extra touch of fancy.

Best cocktail's bar in Dayton! The ambiance is amazing too. I love going there with friends for drinks. Recommend

This might be one of the best hidden gems in Dayton. Unassuming and easy to miss, this underground bar has some of the best vibes I've ever had in the entire city. I am ecstatic that I found this place, and I genuinely can't wait to return. NOTES: -Tender Mercy is down a flight of stairs. I did not see any elevator, so I'm unsure if they have a service elevator that could be used for wheelchairs. -It is VERY dark inside Tender Mercy. Once your eyes adjust, it's the perfect ambiance, but if you have issues with low light areas, this place might be a bad fit. Most of the walkways are pretty wide and open when they're not busy, but I could see this being a place where a ton of people would stand around the bar area when they're busy which could make it dangerous for you to get around. -Lots of very sturdy couches for seating of multiple body sizes. The majority of non-couch seating is the high top options at the bar. PROS: -Very small business, and I love that about them. When we were ordering, the manager apologized when we ordered something that wasn't available yet for a few more hours, and went into the back to literally remove it off the online menu. -That "thing" we tried to order was their "Residency" menu. Essentially, they feature one of their bartenders and allow them to make their own, shortened, personalized menu of the creative drinks the bartender wants to make. You can only order those drinks when that specific bartender is working, so that menu didn't start until 6pm (versus the 4pm open). When we did end up getting one of those drinks, it was VERY unique (not necessarily for us, but very cool nonetheless), and I'm happy to see somewhere that supports their bartenders so amazingly. -The ambiance is freakin' unbeatable. It's dark, moody, sensual, and mysterious. Lots of shadows (once your eyes adjust to the darkness here in Tender Mercy, going back outside to the sun was genuinely uncomfortable) with intentional lighting to highlight the features they want you to look at. Glass tables with lots of gold accents. Tons of sensual (not explicit! But bare legs up to the mini skirt line) art on the walls. -If you like your cocktails on the less harsh side of things, I'd recommend the Clarified Milk Punch (it isn't milky!) or the Attack! Return of the Killer Robots. The "Snaquiri" isn't bad, but it isn't the lighter taste I'd be expecting with the name. None of the cocktails here are sugar bombs. -All of the cocktails are designed with "fancy" in mind. This isn't necessarily the place you go to simply sip on vodka; the real attention is to their bartender's creativity and work in crafting flavorful beverages. When we were talking to that aforementioned manager, he was telling us about their multi-day process to make just ONE of the ingredients in the Clarified Milk Punch. It's more effort than I'm willing to put into just making my own coffee. -The presentation and vibe here is gorgeous. It's hard to get good photos (because it is genuinely dim enough that your phone will struggle), but their presentation is on-point - including serving some of their drinks on fire. It's a place to impress. -Their mocktails are impressive and have deep flavors. Honestly! I've never been served a non-alcoholic cola that tastes as deep and flavorful as the "mocktail" they made here. It's well beyond the standard "here's some sugar with flavoring" that most mocktails tend towards. CONS: -Prices reflect the ambiance. They're running closer to the large metropolitan pricing than the standard Dayton bar pricing; keep that in mind. (BUT I love them for publishing their prices on their online menu. You know exactly what you're getting into before you head in.)

On a recent trip up to Dayton I finally made it to Tender Mercy! We arrived around 9:30 and there was a 45 minute wait. This meant we had time to grab a cocktail somewhere else while we waited, which was nice. When a table was available, the host messaged us, we were seated at a booth. Tender Mercy is a really intimate setting, with mostly booths and small tables. The lights are dimmed, which made for a relaxed vibe. Our server greeted us quickly and put in our drink orders. The drinks were tasty, and there was something for everyone. Cocktail prices ranged from $11-16. The second round of drinks did take a while to come out, but that can be typical at a cocktail bar where most drinks take multiple steps. Something to keep in mind about the menu is some drinks stop being served at 11pm. I'm not sure if this is bc they are the most difficult drinks to make and it's too much for late night, but something to keep in mind if you have a certain cocktail you want. Overall the vibes and drinks were good, so I will be back next time I'm in town!

Moody. Chill. Cool. Superb Lounge! Whether it's date night or a girls night out, this is the place to have a good cocktail and great conversations. Great place to check out! Don't wait. Just go. Best speak easy in Dayton.

A hidden gem in the gem city. Walk along a sidewalk and you will stumble upon a set of stairs that lead down to this hipster/unexpected spot for downtown Dayton. It is made out to be a New York style club space but there is no dress code. The drinks are just as expensive as you would expect in New York and the music level can sometimes be too much. You can NOT place a reservation over the phone and it's almost impossible to get a booth when you walk in, especially on the weekends. The host will advise you to walk over to the bar and cram yourself in this small standing room only area and have you wait 20-30 minutes until a booth is open for you and your party. One of the more unique and upscale spots to grab a drink downtown, but it comes at a cost.

Fantastic atmosphere and service We stopped in for drinks and were amazed at what we found below ground. The bar and bartenders were unmatched

Location: 607 E. 3rd Street, Dayton OH Website: https://www.tendermercy.com/ Price: Average . Cocktail prices are $12-$13 range. Parking: Good luck. Street parking is limited. Surrounding lots appear to be private for event space. Plan accordingly. This modern cocktail house requires reservations. Go to the website and reserve your space in this unique establishment. Located in the lower level of the 3rd street block in one of many up-and-coming areas of downtown Dayton and accessed by a virtually unmarked set of street stairs, you feel like you are in a secret society or a flapper during Prohibition. The space pulls off elegance, style, and coziness in this stunning den of indulgence. Four spaces, you enter and are greeted at the host station to check your reservation and led to your assignment. You walk through a lounge area with separate seating/conversation pods through the bar area (where our party of 3 was seated). On the far end of the bar is another lounge area with separate seating areas and at the end of that section Is a space called 'forgiveness' which has a dedicated bar and seating for up to 50 as a private event space. (25 during Covid) The guests were diverse and uniformly happy with the space and drinks. The cocktail menu is broad, with more than a handful of signature cocktails based in the expected basics of bourbon, gin, and/or tequila with some unexpected ingredients to make it difficult to narrow your selection(s). The features are promised to change so I won't detail my choices other than there were 3 and they were all quite good. Definitely looking forward to returning. Tips: 1) Do not arrive hungry. There is no food. Prior to my first visit, there was a 'snacks' menu tab which had a single entry: hummus. It is gone. 2) Do arrive thirsty. The cocktails are quite good.

Stopped in to meet a new friend for a drink. The vibe here makes it seem like if you glanced at a back table you might see the Italian mob having a meeting, well if they were young and hip. The subway-style entrance adds to the ambiance, although I am unsure if they do have accessible access for those who need it. The staff was amazing, personable, attentive, and knowledgeable about the drinks. I ordered the Ego Death and it was quite tasty, although for $12, I would hope so. The drinks are quite pricey but you are paying for service, atmosphere, and general ambiance. I do really wish they had their own parking lot since parking downtown is always ... well a mess but you can't have it all. My general assessment is that it is a great place to meet someone for one drink perhaps before or after dinner unless you are splurging on a night out or you are down to drop at ~$15 a pop.

Heard about this place for their cocktails and it did not disappoint. The ambience and the decor was very good. An awesome place for celebrating. They also have a restaurant Sueno, so food should also be great (I didn't try their food) but will definitely go again. The staff were friendly and polite. I highly recommend this place.

Best cocktail bar in the city (and maybe the country?!). The staff is incredibly helpful and the drinks are beyond compare! The restaurant vibe is cool and moody, but very welcoming! Please don't drive through Dayton without stopping by!

I met a friend at Tinder Mercy for my first visit. I had a little trouble finding it initially, because I did not know to take the stairway that led beneath the sidewalk to a door that confused me because Tinder Mercy was not written on the front of the door. When I went inside, I noticed the ambience was rather unique compared to anything I've ever visited. The seating is unique. The view is unique. Their drinks are unique! I couldn't decide on a drink because of the complexity of their recipes. Whenever, I have this issue, that's when I have a tendency to ask my server what's popular and or their recommendation. The most popular drink is what I went with, and for me to tell you what it was right now would make me look terribly foolish because I don't know it's name The waitress was very nice. The music was unique and not loud by any means, and I visited during the middle of the week so there were maybe a dozen people in the place. There is a bar that is closed off by a curtain and looks rather unique and maybe something that likely opens on weekends. I definitely want to go back and experience more of this place.

We absolutely loved Tender Mercy. Located underground, as soon as you walk in you're having a unique experience. We really enjoyed sitting at the bar watching all the unique cocktails and garnishes go out and chatting with the bartenders. Each of our cocktails were wonderful and we would absolutely return.

Bar atmosphere is all-time cool. Menu of drinks is expansive and super creative. Some drinks served on fire, very cool. Servers were incredibly friendly and nice. Definetly worth checking out to grab drinks.

This place is a scam - hear me out ! The ambiance is amazing and we were very intrigued by the vibe and the beautiful bar. I ordered cocktail and was surprised to see that it appeared in front of me in 30 seconds. My husband was still looking at the menu, choosing his drink. He ordered one and the bartender gave it to him within 30 seconds as well. Now we knew something is off. I started watching the bartenders and noticed that I have not seen them using any shakers, they have not been touching those numerous bottles of liquor on the bar display, there was no mixing, no stirring, no shaking. Instead the bartender was just pouring the cocktails from taps located on the wall (see my picture) and placing it in front of the customers in 30 seconds. Cocktails are $13-15 range. This place is embarrassment! After receiving comment from the owner, I wanted to add : I was there for an hour. And did not see any shaking or stirring. Their menu listed only cocktails on tap.

Ambiance and the beautiful tasty drinks. Love it! I will diffently be back soon. Amazing service.

Service & drinks were amazing . The atmosphere is a 10/10 & our waiter had a ton of knowledge !

Super cute and great ambience! Will definitely be back. Hidden gem of Dayton, everyone needs to check it out!

Very cool place. Dayton is actually becoming a hip town. They require reservations, so you have to plan ahead. The staff was perfectly attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The drinks were fantastic. They're also opening a restaurant upstairs that sounds great. If you're in dayton this place is a must try. We'll be back.

Is this place cool? Sure. But there is a very odd pretentious vibe to it. We were asked to blow out our candle when we were ready to order our drinks... weird. The drinks were good, but absolutely not worth the price and did not even make us tipsy. We ordered two drinks and our bill before a tip was over $35. I know you "pay for the experience", but there is a bar almost identical to this in Cincinnati, and their drinks are about $5 cheaper. I love Dayton and I wanted to like this place, but it was pretentious and overrated. I would choose Silver Slipper or Century Bar any day over this place.

Wow what a cool place! I don't know where to start. I guess I'll start with ambiance. The place is dark and cool. Cool in terms of temperature and decor. The art is weird and unique. I loved the candles. I loved the incense. The bathrooms were a little stinky and gross but they're gender neutral so that's a plus. There aren't many tables, but the place is huge with lots of seating. I'm blanking on the words but you just have to check it out lol I am sober and they have a good mocktail list! I'm so bummed I didn't get a picture of the mocktail/cocktail menu. They have a sort of "surprise" mocktail where the bartender makes something up so I obviously ordered that! The server asked for a little direction so I said lavender and a little weird. The bartender herself brought it out and told me that the lavender had a very low percentage of alcohol because it was lavender bitters. She told me that she would remake it if that was something that I couldn't have and I thought that was so respectful and thoughtful! I didn't care and it was so delicious. It was a little pricy but it's a neat place and I'd definitely check it out! I had a great time!

This has to be the slickest bar I've ever been to. Unbelievable location, decoration, general ambiance. Extremely friendly staff. Outstanding drinks.

We were super thrilled when we located this amazing lounge bar on East 3rd street. We simply made a reservation online. We received a text message from the infamous Sabrina Cox confirming our reservation. We were running slightly late but they held our reservations. We got seated in less than five minutes upon arrival. We were greeted by Sabrina who took us to our seats. This location definitely understands social distancing. Sabrina was super professional, friendly, and sweet. She made us feel at home. We got seated at the bar and was 12' away from the next guest. The ambiance was super chic and quite sophisticated. I felt like I was having a cocktails at the underground secret museum. This place was decorated with the most amazing artistic and eclectic decor. The noise level was moderately loud but not too crowded to have a conversation. The bar area was decorated with this iconic scorpion branding. The bar seating area was super comfortable. The warmth lounge seating area was extremely inviting as well for groups of 4+ more. The drinks were amazing. We ordered some wine and sangria. The garbage sangria was well made and decorated with a beautiful orchid. The bartenders attention to detail was impeccable. The appetizers were even super amazing. We got a sampler platter of appetizers that consisted of vegetarian hummus with carrots, veggie sushi roll, spring roll, and a mango sticky rice rolls. It definitely tied us over prior to dinner. The food was light and amazingly delicious. The service was impeccable and one of the friendliest crew in this business. They left such a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend this place for a pre dinner location and an evening night cap. We thoroughly enjoyed this lounge bar prior to our dinner reservation. Such a fun space to enjoy a quick cocktail and decompress on any given night.

Really neat place to experience in Dayton with friendly customer service, but I was disappointed that the $15 specialty cocktail I ordered was overly sweet.

Tender Mercy's subway-style entrance revealing a chic and intimate basement cocktail bar is SO awesome and welcome in Dayton. Vibe and visuals alone, I'm so impressed with this place. 10 STARS for that! My wife and I came around 8PM on a Wednesday. Not super busy, plenty of seating. We sat at the main bar and were greeted with cocktail menus. We made our choices and then proceeded to sit for a solid fifteen-plus minutes while our bartender helped another table, talking forever with them. I had to ask a bar-back if he could take our order, to which he said he couldn't and that he'd get our bartender. Upon his return we get a "are you ready to order?" To which I replied "we were ready fifteen minutes ago" letting him know I was annoyed. He apologized and later comped our first two drinks which I told him he didn't need to do. But I appreciated the acknowledgment and correction. My first Tender Mercy experience was back on track! After being dazzled by the cocktails list with names like "My First Cigarette", I went with the top of the list, "Ghost Story." My wife ordered something blue. Wait, did he just pour my cocktail from a tap? Damn. Was expecting some Tom Cruise in "Cocktails" style stuff in this cocktail-centric place. Huh. At least for the blue drink he actually appeared to make it. At first, my "Ghost Story's" tiny glass and quick tap pour didn't do much for me. It tasted weird and not great. But the more I drank, it grew on me. And realized they give you a small glass because it's super strong. Then I became thankful that I was drinking something I'd never tried before. I will say the bartender never explained the fact that this cocktail is meticulously crafted hours before in batches, then served from a tap (had to read that in Yelp review responses from Tender Mercy.) The bartenders should explain this. The blue cocktail was okay for both of us. It literally tasted like candy in a glass. Which perhaps if you order a blue cocktail, that's what you're going for. So I can't knock Tender Mercy for this. Overall, small bumps aside, we loved Tender Mercy, are glad a place like this is in Dayton, and can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

DOZO dinner reservation: We were impressed and delighted by every aspect of our meal. The service was very good. The sushi looked incredible and tasted even better. I highly recommend the sake pairings to go along with the courses. Incredible experience and worth every penny.

What an awesome space. This is a sneaky spot because you enter a former subway entrance and viola! You're in a speakeasy. Both times I went to this space, it was during the week and was easy to get a spot. In fact, the first time I went we were the only ones in the place. The bartenders were kind and took the time to learn our tastes to help us pick out a drink. I ended up getting the We Buy Haunted Houses, which was delicious and had a very unique flavor. It's a darker space, so if you like light and bright, this is not the place for you. Also, the bartenders can be very busy so it does take time for them to make the drinks. But it is worth the wait and time. Loved both times I went here.