Dayton.com Top 10 picks for amazing steak in the Dayton area
By: Kamron Taylor
Craving a great steak?
Looking for the place serving up the best of the best red meat, Pittsburgh style?
WHY IT RATES: Meat lovers salivate, but Carvers is more than steak. They’ve won the Wine Spectator’s ‘Award of Excellence’ for the past 5 years. Customers also voted their steak the best in the Dayton area from 2011-2013. Fans enjoy the extensive wine list along with seafood, pasta, chicken, baby back ribs and of course, steak!
WHERE: 1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton
HOURS: 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-10:30 p.m. Friday, 5-10:30 p.m. Saturday, 4-9 p.m. Sunday.
Lounge live entertainment from 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
INFO: (937) 433-7099 | carversdayton.com | Facebook
Come join all of your friends and the Carvers team for our annual parking lot cookout and patio party on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5:o0pm to 9:00pm. Last year’s event had a record attendance. Bring your friends, neighbors, spouses and work associates to have a wonderful evening of great food and drinks, entertainment, and dancing. Tickets will be available to purchase for food and beer. Some chairs and tables will be provided but you can bring your own chairs if you wish. Seating outdoors is only available at 5:00PM in both the parking lot area and the patio. Our lounge will be open at 4:00PM. A good time will be had by all – come see for yourself!
We are pleased again to have “The Fries Band” a premier vocal band in the Dayton area to perform that evening. They will begin to play around 515pm.
Come visit the Carvers pavilion at the Taste of the Fraze on Thursday, August 29 from 6:00 to 9:00PM. Meet the chefs and staff of Carvers and “taste” some of our fine cuisine. Carvers have been participating in community events for as long as they have been discover new guests that have never savored a unique Carvers dining experience. The food is only the beginning, you must visit us at the restaurant to experience the award winning wine, traditional and craft beers, generous pour cocktails and of course – our famous steaks, chops, seafood and other cuisine personally prepared by our chef staff with personal service from our experienced staff.
Carvers at the Taste Photo Gallery 2019
Carvers at the Taste Photo gallery 2018
Carvers at the Taste Photo Gallery 2017
Join Carvers in on July 24 through 31 for the summer “Restaurant Week” and experience some new special cuisine, fine wine and spirits at a price you can afford.
Carvers Summer Restaurant Week Menu 2022
Salad Selections
Your choice soup of the day or Romaine Salad, Spinach Salad, Caesar Salad
Substitute a Carvers Wedge Salad for $4
With your choice of: Mashed potatoes, au gratin potatoes, baked potato, rice pilaf, French fries or roasted vegetables
$25.22 Entrée Selections
Carvers Meatloaf
10oz of our filet, strip and ribeye blend with a sweet heat glaze
$30.22 Entrée Selections
BBQ Salmon
7 oz. fresh wild-caught Scottish Salmon fillet with our sweet house BBQ sauce
Prime Rib
7 oz. rubbed with our house herb crusted then slow roasted overnight – a Carvers specialty
$35.22 Entrée Selections
Stacked Filet
6 oz filet topped with sauteed mushrooms, bleu cheese sauce crispy onion straws and diced bacon
Filet Stroganoff
6oz Filet mignon tips sautéed in butter with garlic, onions, mushrooms, in a rich cream sauce over buttered egg noodles
Dessert Selections
Strawberry Short Cake
Or
Chocolate Mousse
Restaurant week charity menu not valid with any coupons or discounts
In – Restaurant promotions – Carvers Special Occasion Cards
These promotions were created to recognize guests that are in the restaurant to celebrate a special personal, family or other occasion. Be sure to tell your hostess or waiter about your special occasion so that they can provide you with a card and a special gift valued up to $10 from the Carvers staff.
Birthday Card Anniversary Card
Engagement Card First Time Guest Card
New Baby Celebration Card Special Family Occasion Card
Special Personal Occasion Card Military Discount Card
Click here to order a surprise gift for your special event through one of Carvers Special Gift Partners
In – Marketplace Promotions – Carvers Special Guest Flyers
These special programs were created to recognize and encourage guests to visit Carvers for special personal, family or other occasions. They are implemented throughout the Dayton area by the organizations and venues that are gathering places for potential Carvers guests. Ask the people that are in charge for one of Carvers promotional certificates or look for them on display in the venue or in our restaurant or lounge.
Independent Living Senior Center Program
Inquire about the Carvers Senior Promotion from your activity or events coordinator and gather a bunch of your friends for a visit to Carvers on Sunday evening for a Small Appetite menu and fellowship. Groups of 10 can reserve the Board room for games.
Traveler Hotel Referral Program
Inquire about the Carvers Traveler Promotion at the front desk of your area hotel. They will provide you with a certificate to visit Carvers and receive a free gift. Bring your traveling companion or business associates and enjoy one of the “Best Steaks in Town’ along with your favorite beer or wine and personal service. Experience a taste of Dayton at Carvers.
Active Duty and Veteran’s Program
Inquire about the Carvers Service Recognition Program at the base from the Family Services department. Gather some fellow active duty or veterans and join us in celebrating your service with great food, a cold beer or a glass of your favorite wine in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Welcome to the Community – New Home Program
Inquire about the Carvers New Home Promotion from you local realtor and join us for a great diner and a free gift to celebrate this new chapter in your life.
Senior Prom Season Program
Inquire about the Carvers Senior Prom Promotion from your school office or student even coordinator and bring your date and friends for an unforgettable evening of special menu entrees and non-alcoholic drinks.
Graduation Season Program
Inquire about the Carvers Graduation Promotion from your school office or student event coordinator and bring your friends and family to Carvers to celebrate this special life occasion with great food, warm atmosphere and personal service.
If you missed the latest Carvers Wine Tasting Event, you missed some of the finest wine in the area, wine information from area wine experts, great food including the best cheese ball in town, prizes and lots of mixing and mingling with old friends and new. Check out the photos below for all of the great fun and be sure to join us for our next wine tasting event in the future.
Carvers is known throughout the city for its fine wine tasting events that mix select wines with exclusive Carvers appetizers and fabulous company with other guests. Come mingle with friends and meet new ones and learn about wines, how they are made and wineries from all over the world by experts here in our local distributors and on special occasions from the winery owners themselves.
Next “Uncorked” Passport to Fine Wine Tasting Event
Day: Saturday
Date: 04/21/2018
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Cost: $40 per person (Only 100 tickets available)
You are invited to taste over 30 of the best wines from two of the world’s best portfolios. Enjoy great wine selected by Josh Dotson and food prepared by Chef Andrew Ballard.
Antica Vineyards . . . J Vineyards & Winery
Roth . . . Oberon . . . Chalk Hill
Kuleto . . . St. Francis . . . North Star
Donnafugata . . . Terlato . . . Prunotto
Torres . . . Protea . . . Spring Valley Vineyards
Each Ticket will Include:
A glass for tasting
Tasting Notes
Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Wine Education
Automatic entry into a raffle in our lounge
Retail Wine Available for Purchase
Live Music with Adam Parker
Raffle will include select wines & memorabilia from the St. Michelle Wine Estates,
E. & J Gallo, Heidelberg Distributing & Carvers Gift Certificates!
Business casual attire is requested. Make reservations early to insure that you do not miss any of the wine and fun: 937-433-7099.
Photos from previous Carvers wine tasting events:
Next Wine Paring Diner Featuring a Five Unique Courses Featured Winery Profile: Menu: (Click to Print) Carvers Passport to California Wine Country Tour – Coming Soon Ask Carvers management, your hostess or waiter about joining the Carvers Passport to Wine program and be eligible to win a free trip for to with the annual Carvers California Wine Country Tour. Whether you are a fine wine connoisseur that have been to Napa Valley or Sonoma before or a novice wine drinker that has never been to a renowned winery, this is your chance to visit the heart of wine country with an intimate group of restaurant regulars and some new friends.
Carvers is known throughout the city for its fine wine pairing diners that mix select wines with exclusive Carvers cuisine and fabulous company with other guests. Come and learn about wines, how they are made and wineries from all over the world by experts here in our local distributors and on special occasions from the winery owners themselves.
Day: Tuesday
Date: 08/15/2017
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: $50 per person
Banfi is a private concern, founded in New York in 1919 by John Mariani, Sr. and today owned and operated by his grandchildren. The company is focused on the production and import of wine. Banfi Vintners is the sole U.S. importer of the Mariani family’s internationally renowned wine estates in Italy: Castello Banfi of Montalcino, Tuscany, and Banfi Piemonte of Strevi, Piedmont. Banfi also imports the wines of several other producers, including category leaders Bolla, Florio, Fontana Candida, Placido, Riunite, and Sartori from Italy, Concha y Toro and Emiliana from Chile, and Trivento from Argentina, Wisdom & Warter Sherries from Spain and Stone’s Ginger wine from England. The company has ranked as North America’s leading wine importer for more than three decades.
Take a break after work and join us in the lounge for a “Labor Day” celebration the first Monday in September from 5:00 to 6:30 for our special $5 Social Hour menu and drinks and 8:00 till Midnight for special food and drinks. Come relax, unwind and mingle with friends and business associates in the comfort of the Carvers lounge.
Carvers V.S.G. (Very Special Guest) Members Only !
This Monday August 27th thru Labor day September 3rd
Celebrate Labor Day with us and treat yourself to a memorable evening.
Present your V.S.G. email and receive $10 off your total bill.
We will treat you with $10 off dinner for two up to six people for a total savings of up to $30
If you are not a V.S.G. member yet just click here and sign up now.
Join your friends at the Carvers Lounge for the NFL season kick-off night – Thursday, September 6. Enjoy every Monday and Thursday Night Football games on the 110″ projection screen and live music with special “Tailgating” menu and drinks while cheering on your favorite team. Take in all the action on our lounge televisions and the wide screen while mixing and mingling with fellow fans.
Bring the whole family and enjoy a great meal, fellowship and your favorite wine to celebrate Grandparents Day. Grandparents do so much for us and it is important to show your appreciation and love by treating them to a special senior (light) menu with three course dinners under $21. for your grandparents and the kids in the family.
Click on the link to download/print the Carvers Lite (economy) menu: Smaller Appetite Menu
Click here to order some flowers or a special gift for your grandparents from the Carvers Occasion Gift partners
Click here to order a special gift from the Carvers Online Gift Boutique (Coming Soon)