Meadowlark Restaurant

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Meadowlark Restaurant Meadowlark is an award winning, chef owned and operated restaurant in the heart of Dayton, Ohio.

👉New fall LUNCH specials are here and they’re so good.We rolled them out yesterday and already have some favorites. Toda...
10/09/2026

👉New fall LUNCH specials are here and they’re so good.
We rolled them out yesterday and already have some favorites.
Today we’re highlighting two, stop by and see what’s cooking! 🍂🍁
👉Ben’s JĂ€gerschnitzel~
The traditional German dish, of thinly-pounded pork loin, fried till crispy and smothered in a rich mushroom gravy. Served with brown butter spÀtzle and sauteed red cabbage with c***r vinegar.
👉Ropa Vieja~
Dive into this classic Spanish comfort dish, that has become a national dish of Cuba! Enjoy tender braised beef brisket mixed with onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, olives, and spices. Served alongside loco-rico rice, then topped with fresh avocado slices, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, a few fresh corn chips, and a lime wedge. Perfect for a cozy fall lunch!

Our Prime Strip Steak is always on the dinner menu.We cut it in house the traditional way, leaving just a bit of that fl...
10/07/2026

Our Prime Strip Steak is always on the dinner menu.
We cut it in house the traditional way, leaving just a bit of that flavorful fat cap on the edge.
Rubbed with coarse salt, black pepper, and rosemary. Grilled.
Topped with a dollop of herbed butter and a tangle of crispy fried onions.
Served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
Dinner only. Come hungry.

Notes from the kitchen. Come in for lunch today and grab one before they’re gone! Or try one of these favorites for the...
10/07/2026

Notes from the kitchen.

Come in for lunch today and grab one before they’re gone!
Or try one of these favorites for the first time!

Want to drink Spanish w**e on a Sunday with your friends?Reserve seats at Meadowlark on October 18th!We'll be drinking 6...
10/06/2026

Want to drink Spanish w**e on a Sunday with your friends?

Reserve seats at Meadowlark on October 18th!

We'll be drinking 6 w**es from Parés Baltà, learning about the w**es with Ryan from the Parés Baltà team, and eating some curated small bites.

Call us at 937-434-4750 or book online here:

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🍁New season, new sips!🍾Our fall cocktail menu is here and the names are almost as good as the drinks. Tag your cocktail ...
10/02/2026

🍁New season, new sips!🍾
Our fall cocktail menu is here and the names are almost as good as the drinks.
Tag your cocktail buddy and come try them before the leaves are gone.

Kon Karne🍊
Hennessy VSOP, Fig Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters

Hugo Simpson🌿
Cava, St. Germain, Cinnamon Syrup, Pomegranate Juice, Mint

Drew-TiniđŸ«’
Watershed Four Peel Gin, Olive Juice, Rhinegeist Truth

Rice To See You👀
Butter-Washed Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Toasted Rice Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters

Spice Spice Baby🎃
Pumpkin Spice-Infused Ketel One Vodka, Cardamaro, Disaronno, Angostura Bitters, Lemon

Grow A Pear🍐
Watershed Four Peel Gin, Pear Syrup, Allspice Dram, Lemon

These reviews are old
 but we still get new ones about them every single year.😊Since we started making them, our fried g...
09/30/2026

These reviews are old
 but we still get new ones about them every single year.😊

Since we started making them, our fried green tomatoes have been the dish you drive across town for.

“Equally amazing fried green tomato/goat cheese/bacon sandwich” - 2014
“Perfection” - 2016
“Exceptional” - 2017
“Nirvana” - 2018
“Superb” - 2019

The reviews don’t lie
 and neither does the season. 🍅🍏

We’ll serve them every year, but now that fall is here, we’re giving the fried green tomatoes a break. They’re leaving soon, but we should have them through the week!

09/29/2026

Field trip! 🐩
A few of us from Meadowlark visited Patchwork Gardens yesterday to see where some of our ingredients grow.

It’s beautiful, chemical free, and all things fall in Ohio right now.
From delicata squash and celeriac to kale, apples, and radishes, this is where flavor starts.

Find Patchwork grown produce at Patchwork Produce Market
📍 Corner of W 3rd St & N Lutheran Church Road Dayton, OH 45417
Plus in season fruits, veggies and hand crafted goods from regional growers.

Thank you Patchwork!

Okay Meadowlark fam, real talk. You know what happens when things don’t sell well... they go away. 😭 And the Cheddar App...
09/25/2026

Okay Meadowlark fam, real talk.
You know what happens when things don’t sell well... they go away. 😭
And the Cheddar Apple Galette should NOT go away!🍎
Sweet apples tucked into a flaky, buttery crust made with sharp cheddar. Then we top it with a cheddar crumble for that perfect salty-sweet bite.
Sweet + savory + flaky = what’s not to love?!
If you love it as much as we do, come grab it this week and help us keep it on the menu.❀

Meadowlark turns 22 years today!To our customers: Thank you to the oldies but goodies who’ve been with us for years, and...
09/24/2026

Meadowlark turns 22 years today!

To our customers: Thank you to the oldies but goodies who’ve been with us for years, and to those who have just found us, we appreciate you all so much.

To our staff: Thank you to every team member through the years, to those here now and to those who have moved on. You all helped shape us and made Meadowlark what it is today.

To Liz: Thank you for being our cheerleader and co-owner. Your energy and heart keep us going.

To Dave: Thank you for being our fearless leader, driving Meadowlark forward every day.

To Wiley: Thank you for creating Meadowlark and for the dream that started it all.

Oh, and thanks to the little birdy, Robin for being with us from the beginning 22 years.

We couldn’t have done any of this without you. đŸ«”

Cheers to the next chapter!

09/22/2026

It’s Drew’s Birthday! 🎂

Our sauté master. Carbonara king. One with the noodle.
Drew’s sautĂ©ing wrists are tired but his humor isn’t. Dorky jokes, cute drawings, and kitchen food renames are his specialty. 😂
He’s been with us for almost... wink wink... 22 years (Meadowlark anniversary).

Happy birthday, Drew! We adore you!

Address

5531 Far Hills Avenue
Dayton, OH
45429

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9:30pm

Telephone

+19374344750

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