Outdoor seating
Yes
Bar Granada in Dayton
Categories
Location on the map
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Live music
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Dancing
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 937-221-8310
Site: https://www.bardayton.com/
Site: https://www.bardayton.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:5–11PM
- Wednesday:5–11PM
- Thursday:5PM–1AM
- Friday:5PM–2:30AM
- Saturday:5PM–2:30AM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (134)
Cool lil place…tons of events, great staff and a nice lil patio!
Great tacos and friendly bartenders. Hunter is very knowledgeable and provides excellent service!
Really nice food and drinks. Refreshing and flavorful. Great atmosphere, will definitely be back often.Update: came back again, food was superb. You must get the dessert with hazelnut chocolate. Just amazing.Update #2: sadly I have to update my review of this little gem that has turned into something else. Latin Arepas is gone and the new food provider lacks both options and flavor. Guy taking orders was weirdly condescending as well. Bar Granada itself seems to have lost its luster as well. took a long time to get acknowledged for drinks, beer was flat. Perhaps was just an off night but probably won’t come back.
Vegetarian: Build your own menu with black beans as a protein. Only a few items on the menu specifically had meat, so you can get just about anything here. Arepa was fried on the outside giving it a nice crispy texture, sliced open like a bun and filled with whatever you like. Bar selection is focused on tequila, with a handful of beers on tap. Nicely decorated and clean.
Awesome place with a great band during the time of my visit. A little pricey for drinks but all and all a great place to make memories!
Excellent service and delicious tapas!Tosta de PistoLocally-grown organic vegetables, zucchini, onions and tomatoes in EVOO served on toasted baguette...yummmm
Atmosphere is wonderful! Even during COVID precautions, outdoor seating is available. Location is convenient to downtown not far from Riverscape. Street parking is also easily accessible. If you enjoy Latin and reggae music, or a vibe that makes you feel that you are outside of Dayton in South America or in the Caribbean, this is the place! The Venezuelan food is authentic and delicious, especially the empanadas, the plantanos (plantains), arepas are all so delicious! Dont expect a crowd right now, there is plenty of space to make you feel comfortable. The drinks are really good and the staff and manager were all very attentive, timely and engaging. I cant believe I didnt know about this place sooner. I will definitely be back soon!
Very nice ambiance! The chef came to our table and personally told us about the house special and even told us what type of drinks pair great with it. The chorizo street tacos was phenomenal and I cant wait to go back for more!
First time at Bar Granada this evening after hearing all the hype. Was not disappointed. The drinks were delicious and the food was even better. Best arepa Ive ever tasted. Highly recommended. Will be back soon.
We took our friend from Denver to Bar Granada on Friday night, April 30. We all loved this place. It features Venezuelan influenced foods and craft tequila. It wasnt crowded, and our Arepa, Empanada, soft tacos, and jalapeno tequila cocktails were excellent. We will go back. Bar Granada is on the NW corner of Main Street and Monument Avenue in downtown Dayton. Open Wednesday- Saturday, 5 - 10pm.
Unfortunately, a very disappointing experience. I was really excited to try Bar Granada but they messed up my order in a really bad way. I ordered the vegan black beans but my order came out with chicken, and I realized it after taking a couple bites. I appreciate the attempt at fixing it and the free chips and salsa, but this is the worst mistake you can make for a vegetarian/vegan. The Yuca fries were ok. Service was good despite the error.
Very dissatisfied with the service my friends and I received at this establishment. My friends and I sat at the bar (three of us). We were given menu’s five minutes after we had been sitting. We decided what we wanted. Ten minutes went by and no one had taken our order. I flagged down a staff member and said “sir how can I order?”. He said “I have to find someone”. We waited ten more minutes and someone finally took or order. Fifteen minutes went by and no one brought our order. There was a lady that decided she would take out our order after walking by us 5+ times.It was at that time we expressed our dissatisfaction. The lady decided to get upset and say “well all of our staff are new”.I won’t be back to this establishment.
Good food, and great drinks. If you sit at the bar your experience will be amazing as the bar staff is attentive, quick and enjoyable. Also they can recommend some great tequilas!
This place is so underrated. The food is phenomenal, all fresh ingredients.one of the owners, Abraham, is amazing you can tell that he really cares about the freshness and the taste of the food. The atmosphere is smooth and the handmaid drinks do not disappoint. Plus they have a patio, and a stage for live music. Dont play yourself, you need to visit this gem city jewel 😉
Lots of fun, cool place for events, they have food and a large tequila selection as well as full bar with draft and bottle.
I went with my friend to Bar Granda this past weekend. It was my first visit. The bar is warm and inviting and the drinks were great. My only complaint was the cleanliness. Our table was sticky and dirty and there were no napkins. The womens restroom was unclean without toilet paper, good thing I had tissues in my purse. My friend, who has been there many times was puzzled by my assessment and assured me that this wasnt the usual. All in all, it is a nice place with great food and drinks. I would suggest paying a bit more attention to cleanliness.
My wife and I were in last Friday. The atmosphere, music, and drink were great.The experience would have five stars, had I been able to get a drink faster. The female on the left side of the bar did a great job. The male on the right side, however, was super slow and he was serving all of the walk-up customers. A faster bartender to service the majority of the room is certainly needed.
Good bar. Great if u come as couple
Great restaurant with fantastic service. Reasonable prices for very good food. Happy hour lasts until 7 and the drinks are delicious. Wonderful patio for outdoor seating. Definitely try it out.
An excellent selection of tequila and the friendliest staff makes for a unique tequila experience that has expanded my knowledge and appreciation of the drink. For those who dont appreciate tequila on its own, their superb bar tenders have created some truly exciting cocktails. I look forward to trying more of their menu while enjoying the delightful atmosphere they have created inside and on the patio.
It was a good place to relax and have a great night with a mature crowd. The food was good and authentic Latin cuisine. The drinks were great! They were tasty with the great blend of alcohol and margarita mix. What a great date night. We will be back!!
Second time in for dinner in a week! Everyone is so nice and helpful. The food was amazing both visits. I dont drink, but my friend that I came in with, got a bottle of red wine and said it was really good and went well with the food. This is quickly becoming a restuarant that I will come to often!
Great event tonight for Generation DAYTON. Thank you for being great hosts!
Great bar, great food, great atmosphere for a band. We had a blast enjoying the Rumpke Mountain Boys there. The owner worked along side the staff for three whole night. She was even wiping tables and resetting the room at the end if the night.
The staff at Bar Granada are passionate about their food. I was very impressed with the variety of dishes Id never had before and their eagerness to explain each one in detail and offer pairings with other foods as well as wine and beer options. I tried a sampling of three distinctly different menu items and each was amazing. I will definitely be back.
Its great good music to dance to. The drinks have different prices if a different bartender serves them. 🤔🤣
Food was so good. The servers and bartenders were knowledgeable of the food and patient with us while we ordered. We had good friends with us from out of town and wanted to do something different. So glad we did. If you havent made it to Bar Granada yet, youre missing out.
Drinks tasted like tequila so if you like that it would be good but I want my drinks to hide the taste of tequila. The food wasnt bad but not my fav Mexican/Spanish food. Would not go back unless with a good group of friends.
Real nice place, pretty spacious, good bartenders, good atmosphere, lots of alcohol thats decently priced.
Visited with my wife for the first time for date night and had a great experience. Even though they are brand new, the kitchen was on point. The owner was out working all the tables and telling stories about the foods and wine. We will definitely be back!
I was there with my wife three months ago. I am from Spain and I really enjoyed the food and the friendliness of the bar tender. It was like being back home. I miss my ESPAÑA so much.... you can really enjoy just like being in Granada. I definitely recommend the visit.
First time at Bar Grenada this evening. Great drinks and even better food. Highly recommend the Arepa, out of this world. Will be back again.
The food was good, the first girl who took our drink order was nice. The girl who took our food order was terrible. Never checked on us, never brought us our waters. And asked if we wanted another round of drinks after we already ate all of our food. Maybe if they would have come back sooner we would have gotten another round. The gentleman brian who brought us our food and our waters finally was the nicest. This place could have more potential if the servers would get their act together.
This place has potential, but fell short on service. Calamari I ordered was perfect! Our first server was very personable, but her shift ended and we were handed off to a different server who disappeared for our whole meal. Asked for water for the table that never arrived, till Brian (who was super great) helped us out. She never checked in on us after ordering till it was time for checks. Noticed she was spending her whole time with two guys at the bar. We wanted to order another round or two of drinks, but lack of service made us go elsewhere for the night.
Great place for a drink or two before a show at the Schuster. Tequila and margaritas are the highlight plus ice cold draft beer from a special tap system. The Estrella Galicia lager is the house beer and it is wonderful. Food is remarkable by Latin Arepas. Tried the arepa by recommendation and loved it. Definitely will be back with friends.
Great space and location. Decent choice of beer and cocktails. Arepas are made to order and authentic. I go for live music and dancing and I enjoyed it every time
Bar Granada is a newly established restaurant in the downtown Dayton area. They seem genuinely interested in helping the area develop in multiple ways. They help boost local arts as well as try to share an authentic Spanish experience to people who come visit. Generally they do little things that make then stand out as not just another restaurant. For example, when ordering just a basic drink it is common for them to also serve tapas complimentary as part of the order.
The tequila is amazing. I particularly like the Casa Azul Reposado, but others in my party preferred the Casa Avion Anejo. I definitely recommend talking to the owner about your selection, he is very passionate about good Tequila! The food is excellent as well, coming from a popular Peruvian food truck vendor who has set up an indoor cooking space and order counter. Salsa dancing was a bonus on the night we went.
Try the delicious Pabellon bowls and arepas. Yucca makes for a good appetizer. I always enjoy my meal here!
Went to a punk show and it was awesome there definitely need to be more
Great music! Love the bar staff and really great quality drinks! Great food on the side is a huge bonus. Must try the Yucca fries!
Friendly staff and the food is great! I hope they will change the menu every so often because there are so many kinds of tapas.Good atmosphere....will definitely come back again!
The best tequila selection Ive found in Dayton - also amazing Arepas from a local chef (used to be a food truck). Great little downtown spot - DEFINITELY recommend!!!
Good drinks, good music, good times!
Bar Granada is a great music venue/ bar. There is a great dance floor. The alcohol selection is very extensive. There is also a great menu.
Great place to eat, have a drink or get together with friends. The food is amazing and full of flavor. Truly recommended 🤙🏽
I had my doubts going in but I was blown away but how delicious and authentic this place was. The price point is a little high but you know youre getting excellent plated of food. I cannot reccomend this place enough, my new favorite restaurant in Dayton.
Nice place to have fun and dance!! I love it!!
This place is a surprise. The views of the city give it a very alive feel while you can sit at the bar and take in the vibe. It brings just the right amount of class to a downtown bar.
Great drinks! Patio dining!
Absolutely love this place! If youre looking for authentic empanadas or arepas Latin Arepas is definitely the place to go! Drinks are great too!
Always enjoy! Beer and food is amazing. Try the Pastelites Con salsa verda amazing with the 1906 beer!
Great food and even better margaritas. Plenty of events going on and the staff does a great job of making you feel welcome.
I love this place. Great food and the layout is very nice. Staff is wonderful. It is definitely worth trying!
Everything was excellent and the most important very athletic, the service was on point, and the food was even betterThis review is from they were making athentic Spanish tapasI have never been there since the new taquila, arepas and tacos venie
Whats not to love! Great drinks, service and those bowls, the best!
It was not a good experience. The server was lost and forget about us a couple times. The food is ok. They got spain wine and it was good! I hope they improve the customer service.
An amazing barmaid veryKnowledgeable on how to pour drinks. She on the A2b scale.
Food was great! Tequilas were great! New kitchen was a great idea! We’ll be coming back and bringing friends!
Good atmosphere and good food. Unique local bands from the area. The food and drink is significantly more expensive than the surrounding area.
OUTSTANDING service and the tequila is amazing. The food at the Arepas window is out of this world. Its a favorite spot!
It was dead for Cinco de Mayo
Awesome service, great music and nice atmosphere.
They host The Dayton Salsa Project!! Great dancing too!
Friendly service and yummy tapas. The waitress was helpful and patient with a couple people unfamiliar with Spanish style dining.
Bartender was very knowledgeable about different types of tequila. The food was delicious!
Not enough people know about this place; Tequila flights, Spanish beer, and amazing food by Arepas and Co. - Check it out
Awesome food, awesome drinks. Very authentic.
The croquetas were bomb. 10/10 would eat again. Lindsey was was great. We’ll come back for sure ;)
This place improves the very time I’m there! Fun place to catch up with friends over a glass of wine, with yummy tapas.
The Bar is great and the food by Latin Arepas grill was amazing Delicious Venezuelan Sreet food in Dayton you got to try the real Arepas
Great authentic food and cool owner. Food is reasonably priced. Definitely recommend
Friendly and attentive service, delicious arepas and fantastic tequila
Always a good time. Great atmosphere, no problems.
Nice bar great place for tacos and other good eats
One of the best bars in downtown Dayton
Great place - new menu, friendly and very knowledgeable stuff. 100% recommend to check out!
Good food, great drinks; but drink service was a bit slow
No where near Spanish food. This place is a imitation. What a shame!😡😡😡😡😡Oh! By the way there service is terrible.
Food and drinks was great I will definitely be back
Good Im just not into bluegrass music hopefully a different band next time
Really cool spot. We were there to see a band that we like. We will be back often
High priced beer that was not my flavor and late night food that left me leaving hungry. Decent DJ
I can always count on a great night of delicious food and drink. Love this place !
Great atmosphere, good food and music! Ludlow did an awesome job,
Nice tequila selection
Great welcoming friendly vibe and their food is top notch. WILL go back.
The arepas are down right fantastic and the tequila selection is bar none.
Cool spot near the river. Easy access to parking. Great food.
Is a good place where u can relax!!😍
Best arepas and Latin American food, and mojitos in Dayton!
Staff groped a friend during our visit. Absolutely unacceptable
Great place of truly Spanish tapas, beers and wines.
Great food. Very flavorful. Highly reccomend.
Great atmosphere and tacos.
Went after work for drinks on a friday. Pretty good margarita.
Great margaritas, good vibes tonight.
Serrano croquettes are amazing! Wonderful service!
Good south american food, and Spanish beer.
Good drinks
Great drinks, food and atmosphere!
Very rude server. Not willing to accommodate. Insensitive to food allergies.
Great place to have a drink with friends!
Great margaritas good tapas.
Loved the fried eggs on fries tapa!
I ordered chickpea sliders that were very bland.
Excellent food drink and service
Good Happy Hour specials.
Food was great but pricey
Lovely atmosphere and excellent staff
Best spot this side of the Mississipp!
Perfect!
Amazing food!!
I just like it.
The Salsa Project is awesome
Fantastic tacos
Areas are fantastic
Awesome place!
Great food
EXCELLENT PLACE!!
Very knowledgeable staff - go when its not busy to learn about tequilas. Get a flight and some nachos!
Okay
It was
Equal service
Total reviews rating 4.5
134 Reviews for Bar Granada 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-19Delicious. Drinks, Taco Tuesday, all of it is great. We’d love the addition of a high-top high chair for families even we know those under three aren’t your usual crowd!
Review №2
2021-11-02Update 10/27/21:The kitchen/chef has recently changed hands and the pictures of the menu I posted prior are no longer the food that is served. The new food is just ok and the last time we went to eat there, the bar service was not that great. No one acknowledged us or took our drink order. After about 20 mins, we just went up to the bar to order our drinks, despite there being several waitresses walking around trying not to make eye contact with us.Its a shame, because the Arepas place that was here was really freaking good!!-------------------------------------------Have lived in Dayton almost 3 yrs now and have always wanted to stop here for a drink but never did. I had no idea they had a good menu either.We went tonight and it was awesome! Great food! Great drinks! Service was excellent. I’m only mad we didn’t go sooner!!
Review №3
2022-02-13Nice place. Sometimes a nightclub but doesnt really have a nightclub look (which is neither good nor bad). Friendly bar staff. Seems a little expensive to me, but everything is now, so maybe thats just normal here at the tail end of capitalism. ($9 for well g&t + bottle bud light)Ive only been to Syn there. The DJ (Chris Favorite usually I think) is definitely good but Im not always a fan of his selections, which often feature better/worse covers and remixes of popular songs from both in and outside of the ebm/industrial/techno/goth genre. Still a throbbing, pounding good time.
Review №4
2021-07-04Nice oval bar with kitchen and live music. Spanish themed restaurant with a heavy tequila inspired bar. Open garage doors allows a breathable ambiance looking over the riverside. Would recommend for a chill hangout sesh. Food was okay. Got a rice bowl and the barbacoa was probably my favorite part. Decent spot to watch the fireworks.
Review №5
2022-04-10Great place! Friday nights there are rotating Latin DJs, and Salsa Saturdays with DjDanny D. Good crowd sizes. Its large and clean here with a great wraparound bar. Specialty is tequila. Love the staff!
Review №6
2022-03-17Love this place! They have downsized their menu but that is good. The Birria Pizza is fantastic and the cinnamon in the beef birria is super tasting. Add fresh guacamole and chips and it is more than a meal. Service was excellent. Dont overlook this downtown eatery!
Review №7
2022-04-02Low quality food with premium prices, it was very lackluster all the way around the table. Environment is great, staff friendly and helpful. Drinks are not bad at all.
Review №8
2022-06-08Nice bar in Dayton, they have Latin night every Friday...I think they should add African night to make it more inclusive.
Review №9
2020-01-03Had an awesome experience tonight at Bar Granada. Got to try three different tequilas and Paul took time out of his night to talk to us about them and talk about the process of making tequila. The atmosphere was really nice and I cant wait to come back and try the food.Follow up review: the food is also fantastic and Paul has gone out of his way to make us feel welcome here in each follow up visit. I love Barrel House, but Bar Granada is becoming my favorite spot to hangout in Dayton.
Review №10
2019-03-29Great experience. This is a Spanish inspired Cafe featuring small plates (tapas) perfect for sharing with a group of people or your date. The view off the terrace is quite nice and the corner location with the big Windows is very airy and light inside.