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Reviewed 7 January 2024 via mobile

Beautiful, hippie place in Daytons Oregon district. Lucky they’re now open for lunch on weekdays so I could meet with friends during my visit to the area. I used to frequently do brunch on weekends which is a wonderful treat as well. Summertime sitting under...the trees. Loooooooove the shrimp and grits! Keep going!More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Emily Mendenhall, Owner at Lily's Dayton, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2024

Thank you so very much for this kind review! This time of year is especially tough so it's extra appreciated! Wait til you see our side patio when it re-opens in spring; we finished repaving it in the fall so will be unveiling it in...More

Reviewed 15 August 2023

We went with a large (and generally difficult) group for brunch. They did an amazing job in all regards. They kept everyone calm, were great at getting everyone's "special" order in, but most important, they were super friendly and helpful, the food was really good,...and the drinks were really good too. Lots of good vegetarian options as well. And the ambiance is great too. Would definitely go back!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 July 2023 via mobile

This is a fun and quirky restaurant with excellent food and drinks. We ate brunch outdoors: The setting was shaded and quiet and simply nice. Service was friendly and fast, and my omelet was excellent. One tip: Try the There’s always money in the Banana...Stand party shot. It is terrific, and any place that acknowledges Arrested Development is #1 with me.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 17 June 2023

I liked the indoor/outdoor seating, however, since there was no available outdoor seating we were seated directly under an air conditioner vent. It was so uncomfortable we couldn't wait to leave. I ordered a cup of soup and she brought out a bowl. I made...sure she knew I ordered a cup. She then took the soup away and came back a minute later with the same bowl and said, "Just take this. we will only charge you for a cup." Now the soup was lukewarm. The prices are high and the portions are small. We had the wontons which were just OK. The pork nachos and the short rib with mac n cheese were the best entrees of the evening. We wouldn't go back.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2022 via mobile

The five of us were going to go elsewhere but due to fatigue we settled on this restaurant at the entrance to Dayton’s historic Oregon District. The indoor and outdoor setting especially are outstanding and relaxing. The service is relaxed l, friendly and impeccable. The...New American cuisine is imaginatively prepared American comfort food. Should be on every visitor list. Here are the dishes we had: My dish was outstanding bourbon whiskey BBQ slow cooked beef short ribs with hearty braised greens and grits. Two others ordered shrimp sautéed in tomato sauce and creamy stoneground Ohio grits. One also ordered a mixed strawberry tossed salad. Another ordered Mike had loaded mashed potato with bacon, Gouda cheese and green onion (left) with duck viola at rightMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 3 August 2022

We enjoyed everything about our experience and were happy we were able to score a table on the patio behind the restaurant. We had bao buns for appetizers and then a soba salad with chicken and a Buddha bowl for our entrees. Everything was fresh...and flavorful, with good portions. (But not so huge that we didn't have room for dessert!) Our server was attentive and helpful. A great restaurant!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 24 July 2022

Having read other reviews, we expected good food and service but that isn't what our party of four received. Two of us got their drinks after a short while but after a long wait my husband had to go to the bar to find out...when we would get ours, which finally came around the time our entrees arrived. The pace of the service was way off--two drinks, appetizer, followed too quickly by entrees and, finally, the remaining drinks. All of the dishes were unexceptional--the grits were good but the shrimp were small, the poke bowl was a bunch of lettuce with a few toppings, the friend chicken was nothing special, and the braised greens were too sweet. Our server was friendly but could you please removed the dinner dishes before the dessert arrives??? Would not visit again.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 17 April 2022

Must be my *favorite* place to have brunch, on the front patio, its cool, relaxed, elegant, and the food is a 10 for me personally. Lily’s is always packed, its hard to get a spot in, so when you do, you feel lucky and maybe...overstay your welcome!! Among the best orders are the deviled eggs, and the mac and cheese.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 16 October 2021 via mobile

One of my favorite restaurants in Dayton with my very favorite dish: the Caribbean Nachos are to die for! Huge serving so share with 2-4 people. Great service as well.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 8 September 2020

Had a great Sunday night dinner just this weekend. Drew, our server, was super friendly and efficient. The food and drink were awesome from start to finish. Wasabi deviled eggs and tempura asparagus started, delicious. Braised bbq port over grits, with greens, yum. Mixed cocktails...and wine, good value and delicious. Loved the outside dining space as well. We'll definitely come back next time we are in Dayton!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 3 July 2020 via mobile

Ordered the fried chicken for 2 for pickup. Not impressed by the size of the chicken pieces. The chicken did taste very good. The feta grape salad was good but portion size was small. The macaroni and cheese lacked cheese. Trying to support local business...but can't say this is a place to get carryout from. Might try dine in and hope for a better outcomeMore

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 9 March 2020 via mobile

First time visiting this quaint, storefront, artisan bistro. They serve breakfast all day long and I tried the breakfast burrito coupled with the cubed potato’s it was very tasty and filling. I’ll be back.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 7 March 2020

Easily one of the best restaurants in Dayton. Easily my absolute favorite brunch spot. The eggs benedict with any extra that they offer is fantastic, my personal favorite is with their crab cakes. The hangover cure bowl is exactly that. Don't leave without getting an...order of beignets. Grab a Dead Alive cocktail or a Gingerbread Dark and Stormy and thank me later. Now stop reading this and go.More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 5 March 2020

This place was so much fun on a wedding dress shopping day with my daughter and close friends. Perfect setting to visit and giggle while eating healthy food!

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 29 December 2019

I went on a Sunday night, not realizing the focus was on a chicken dinner, but they still had a good selection of sides & several other entrees. I got the squash risotto which was delicious as were the loaded potatoes. My husband ordered a...half-chicken and thought it was a little bland although moist. Drinks were also good and our waitress made sure my husband was able to try the beer selections on tap before ordering. We also had an issue upon entering, as there were a couple large parties and we waited at the host stand about 10 minutes before anyone came by to check on and seat us. Overall, it was good and I'd come back!More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Lily's Dayton is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5