Rip Rap Roadhouse in Dayton, OH, has emerged as a beloved American dining destination, praised for its vibrant atmosphere and delectable food. Reviewers like Rachelle Whittridge highlight the inviting outdoor area featuring live performances, creating a perfect blend of dining and entertainment. The venue seamlessly accommodates various patrons, from bar-goers to families, as attested by Stuber Velasquez, who enjoyed a hearty dinner amid a busy car show.
Food enthusiasts will appreciate the menu's variety, with standout dishes such as the Grillbilly Grilled Cheese, praised by Jamie Kirby, and the Hog Tots appetizer, which, while slightly small, set the tone for a flavorful experience. Chad Landin rave about the Biker Burger, cooked to a perfect medium-rare, demonstrating the kitchen's dedication to culinary excellence.
The attentive service and lively ambience, as noted by Kimberly Hackett, contribute to an enjoyable dining experience whether inside or on the pet-friendly patio. With weekly live music and a unique offering of agreed dessert—from Shake Shack shakes to delicious meals—Rip Rap Roadhouse is a must-visit for anyone seeking fantastic American cuisine in a welcoming setting.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Does not have assistive hearing loop
From the business
Identifies as veteran-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has fireplace
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trending
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Rip Rap Roadhouse
Rachelle Whittridge
Jun 30,2025
Absolutely love this place! The food, the atmosphere, literally everything is perfect. The outside area is really nice and features two stages with live performances weekly. Even if you're not a bar person it's still a cool place to check out. If you prefer dessert, Shake Shack is located here and is well-known for their unique shakes!!
Stuber Velasquez
Jun 9,2025
We stopped in for dinner during our visit to Dayton. They were having a car show and the place was very busy on a Friday night however we got seated very quickly. We ordered the fish and chips, and Steak dinners. All our meals were delicious and cooked to perfection. We had a few drinks that was very refreshing. The place has plenty of seating with a great atmosphere. Our waitresses was awesome and very attentive. We also enjoyed reviewing the cars after we finished our meal. We had a wonderful dining experience.
Jamie Kirby
May 27,2025
Ordered the Grillbilly Grilled Cheese, and it was amazing! The house made chips were also great
chad landin
May 26,2025
The food was very good. Ordered the Hog Tots for an appetizer. They were good but not quite enough for the . For the meal, I ordered the Biker Burge cooked Med. Rare. The burger was really good and cooked perfectly. The inside atmosphere is really nice.
Kimberly Hackett
May 26,2025
This place was awesome. It not only had great food but also a live band that was great. Would definitely recommend it to anyone and will probably be back. We sat outside with our dog so I have no idea what the insight was like.
Danielle Williams
May 24,2025
the menu has options for everyone..I got the steak salad only disappointment was they were out of the peppercorn dressing otherwise it was great..the ladies got the fish one with shrimp and the other with fries...both with Cole slaw and said it was
Jamie Helton
Apr 9,2025
Food was great! The atmosphere was even better! We didn't get a refill but overall service was good. Waitress was friendly, but got a little busy.
John Bratcher
Apr 5,2025
Great spot in an old barn! Big hand hewn beams. Super cool. Great food/service. I sat at the bar. Cute bartenders. Friendly staff. I'll definitely go back.
Reviews For Rip Rap Roadhouse