Caribbean · Creole · Cocktail Culture · Downtown Dayton
Scratch, spice, and second helpings.
An upscale Caribbean and Creole kitchen, a full cocktail lounge, and a private room for the whole celebration, in the heart of downtown Dayton.
A swank environment
More than a restaurant. It's a vibe.
The Flavor House is where Trinidad kitchens meet a downtown Dayton corner. Scotch bonnet, green seasoning, and slow-stewed oxtail, woven through with Creole and soul-food tradition, and served in a room designed for a slow evening and a good crowd.
Come for a lunch plate. Stay for a craft cocktail and real hospitality. Warm pendant light, low music, and a unique dining experience with flavorful, from-scratch food and superior service.
Caribbean & Creole
Cooked from scratch. Gumbo, oxtail, rum-glazed salmon, curry roti, and Signature baked mac. No shortcuts.
Cocktail Culture
A full bar of house cocktails and top-shelf spirits. Happy Hour every day, 4 to 6PM, half off the good stuff.
Cigars & Celebrations
A cigar patio and a connected private room built for showers, mixers, and the whole family.
From the kitchen
The plates we're known for.
A handful of the dishes regulars come back for, and the ones that keep the foodie tastings talking. Every plate is built from scratch, spiced with intent, and portioned for second helpings.
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Flavor House Gumbo ★
$26Crab legs, chicken, andouille, shrimp, and okra with onions and peppers, ladled over yellow Caribbean rice.
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Oxtail Sandwich ★
$23Slow-braised oxtail and dijon on toasted brioche, served with fries. The Trinidad classic, handheld.
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Caribbean Rum Glazed Salmon ★
$23Grilled rum-glazed salmon over garlic mash with green beans. Sweet heat, clean finish.
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Portobello Dian ★
$18Grilled portobello with onions and peppers over Caribbean rice, finished in parmesan cream. The vegetarian showpiece.
The bar
Cocktail culture.
A full lounge behind the kitchen. House builds with island rum, top-shelf bourbon, and fresh citrus, poured slow. Half off cocktails, spirits, and starters every day from 4 to 6PM.
- Island Old Fashion ★$15
Buffalo Trace, Appleton rum, demerara, bitter trio.
- That Girl ★$14
Woodford Reserve, amaretto, vanilla, lemon.
- Side Car$13
Meukow VS, triple sec, creole shrub, lemon, albumen.
- Love TKO$12
Hennessy, strawberry, lime, cane sugar.
- Ain't No Woman$12
Empress gin, lavender, rosemary, honey, lemon.
- Fantastic Voyage$12
Bumbu rum, RumChata, amaretto, nutmeg.
- Flavor House Mule$12
Jose Cuervo Silver, strawberry, ginger beer.
- Skin Tight$10
Tito's vodka, lemon, strawberry, triple sec, cane sugar.
Private events & catering
A room for the whole celebration.
A connected private space, right off the main room, built for the moments worth gathering for. We handle the food, the bar, and the details, so you can be a guest at your own party.
- Bridal & baby showers
- Receptions
- Corporate mixers
- Repasts
- Birthday dinners
- Off-site catering
Find us
Visit The Flavor House.
130 W 2nd St
Dayton, OH 45402
Downtown Dayton
- Mon to Thu11a to 2:30p · 4 to 9p
- Friday11a to 2:30p · 4 to 10p
- Saturday4 to 10p
- SundayClosed
Lunch served Monday to Friday, 11am to 2:30pm.
Reserve a table.
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends, larger parties, or a booth by the window, send a request below or call us directly and we'll take care of the rest.
(937) 999-4047