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The Troll Pub at the Wheel House, Dayton, OH

The Troll Pub at the Wheel House

4.0
4
275 Reviews
$30 and under
American
216 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
Welcome to The Troll Pub - Dayton!

The Troll Pub is a unique dining experience that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, and an atmosphere like no other.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Balsamo
  • Area
    Dayton
  • Cross Street
    4th and Wayne
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 275 people are saying

The Troll Pub at the Wheel House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dayton

    Great for brunch

  • Dayton

    Good for groups

  • Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Dayton

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dayton

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Troll Pub at the Wheel House offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food and service." It's a perfect spot for large groups, accommodating up to 12 with ease. Highlights include "amazing chicken and waffles" and a fun, friendly staff. Reservations are recommended to ensure a smooth dining experience.
275 Reviews
  1. Shari

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Because of our wonderful server and the delicious food we would return again but only if the music was not blaring my 11 year-old grandson ended up with a horrible headache. It was Easter Sunday and a hard rock blaring through the dining room was extremely unacceptable. It showed complete disregard for the gas. However, our server did ask that the music level be turned down which it was although hard rock continue to Blair. A good management company will assess the event the time of day and the age group of the guest before they decide to choose a certain genre in music.. this restaurant has a wonderful opportunity to increase its business substantially, but is really missing the boat.

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  2. John

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Wrong food came out. Had to ask for utensils and napkins. Got the sense the server had no interest to be there. Music was as incredibly loud for a family atmosphere. Food was mediocre at best. Big pass!!
    The Troll Pub at the Wheel HouseResponded on 13 April 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry there were issues with your food and service and you had a negative experience with us! We would love to make it up to you if you . We take customer feedback very seriously and are working hard to make sure that this doesn’t happen again in the future. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Your feedback helps us get better every day.

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  3. Wendy

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! They were very hospitable and our food came out quickly!

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  4. Justin

    Chicago25 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The wait for our food was really long. At least 45 minutes. Service was spotty. When we finally got our food, my entree was a salad and the lettuce was really mushy.

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  5. Rae Jane

    Cincinnati31 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We made our reservations on Open Table, but they were not ready for us, and we had to wait. Our food was okay, but not exceptional. The time between ordering and receiving our food was longer than it should have been for the sandwiches we ordered. Our server seemed to have little concern for serving us or even acting friendly. This place was very loud due to the poor acoustics, and we could hardly talk.

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  6. RENEA VIP

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect stop for a quick dinner. It was a fun environment. Lots of friendly staff ready for the rush ncaa bball tournament games

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  7. Carey

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to seat a table of 12 with a reservation which was great! Food was good. You do have to pay to park, but other than that it was a fun vibe with plenty of seating.

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  8. John

    Cincinnati1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Table for 8 no problem before Final 4 games at UD Thanks

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  9. AnneK VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! They had a limited menu for St Patrick’s Day and we loved it!

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  10. Steven

    Cincinnati1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Kitchen closes at 9 and they were very behind on orders so we got turned away before being seated. I recommend making reservations no later that 7pm

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FAQs

The Troll Pub at the Wheel House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (937) 723-7709.

The Troll Pub at the Wheel House is rated 4 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Troll Pub at the Wheel House

216 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    4th and Wayne
  • Area
    Dayton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Balsamo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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