Officially dedicated in the summer of 1929, the city of Dayton's airport, Dayton International, is in Vandalia, Ohio, about nine miles north of the city. More than 2.5 million passengers pass through the airport each year. Those arriving to or departing from the city of Dayton via Dayton International Airport can find numerous places to eat just outside of the facility, including pizzerias and restaurants that specialize in barbecue.
A family-owned establishment founded during the 1980s, The Original Rib House is less than four miles from the Dayton International Airport. The menu begins with 10 appetizers, such as the hot crab dip and the house-made onion rings. As its name suggests, the barbecued baby back ribs are the specialty of the house and are available bone-in or boneless as a meal or in combination with rotisserie chicken. Also featured are steaks, roasted chicken, fried whitefish, pulled pork, salads and sandwiches. For dessert, try the sour cream apple pie. The restaurant serves beer and wine. As of 2010, The Original Rib House serves lunch Mondays through Fridays, brunch on Sundays and dinner nightly. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is appropriate.
The Original Rib House
275 East National Road
Vandalia, OH 45377
937-898-4601
theoriginalribhouse.com
Bunker's Sports Bar & Grill is around four miles from the Dayton International Airport. Appetizers, such as the jalapeno bottle caps and beer-battered hot peppers, lead the menu. Chicken wings are a house specialty and come in 12 different sauces. A featured dinner entree is the pecan encrusted tilapia, accompanied by potatoes and a side salad. Another is the beef or turkey hot shot, roasted meat sandwiched between two pieces of Texas toast, topped with gravy. The restaurant has a full bar and features 22 beers on draft. As of 2010, Bunker's Sports Bar & Grill serves breakfast Saturdays and Sundays and lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted for dinner. Casual attire is acceptable.
Bunker's Sports Bar & Grill
893 East National Road
Vandalia, OH 45377
937-890-8899
bunkersbarandgrill.com
Established in 1960, Christy's Pizza is less than from miles from the Dayton International Airport. To begin the meal, diners choose from one of seven appetizers like the sweet potato fries or the fried ravioli. The menu features 14 specialty pizzas, including the white chicken, topped with olive oil and garlic rather than tomato sauce and then covered with tomatoes, onions and a blend of Romano, mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Another featured dinner is the cabbage rolls, stuffed with beef and made from the owner's family recipe. Each day, the restaurant features a fresh selection of house-made desserts. As of 2010, Christy's Pizza is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is the norm.
Christy's Pizza
503 S. Dixie Drive
Vandalia, OH 45377
937-898-3924
christysdelivers.com
