The Flavor House Caribbean Creole Comfort Cuisine

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.

130 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH (937) 999-4047 Lunch & Dinner · Est. 2021

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.

A host in a white blazer standing by tall downtown windows in the warm, candlelit dining room of The Flavor House
130
W 2nd St · Downtown Dayton

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.

A hearty plate of sliced, seasoned meat fanned over golden Caribbean rice, finished with a parmesan cream sauce
House Signature · Over Caribbean rice
    Explore the full menu Marked are house favorites
    A signature plate of grilled protein over rice with a rich cream sauce
    Plated with care
    Chicken Fontaine
    An overhead spread of six Flavor House dishes showing the range of the menu
    Bring the whole table
    Family-Style Spreads

    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.

      The Flavor House dining room set with warm pendant lights and greenery, ready for a private gathering

      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.

        Find us

        Visit The Flavor House.

        Address

        130 W 2nd St
        Dayton, OH 45402

        Downtown Dayton

        Hours

          Lunch served Monday to Friday, 11am to 2:30pm.

          Come as you are.

          Walk-ins are always welcome, no reservation needed. For larger parties or any questions, give us a call.

          (937) 999-4047