luv my dayton
320 posts
Jul 14, 2013
8:11 AM
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Several in town but remember one that was on Wilmington pike near Dorothy lane.Seems like where the GFS store is now. While you waited you could eat peanuts and throw the shells on the floor.
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Calhoun
170 posts
Jul 14, 2013
1:06 PM
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Yeah, another casual, sit-down chain serving very average food that went belly-up. There was also a GR on 741 near the Dayton Mall.
For a few years, there was Ribfest (Aug?) in the parking lot of the Nutter Center. Each year it seemed to get smaller, but I knew it was done when the Ground Round won the title of "Best Ribs".
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GloriaAutumn
10 posts
Jul 14, 2013
2:07 PM
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Yes, I remember both, The Ground Round and Ribfest at The Nutter Center. We really enjoyed that festival and the outdoor entertainment, bands that already had their "hey day" like Blue Oyster Cult and Pat Benatar.
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Calhoun
175 posts
Jul 17, 2013
9:51 PM
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Another BOC fan? Outstanding! I saw them in concert at least three times. Back in 77, I saw Foghat, UFO, and BOC in Ft. Worth, TX. How's that for an evening's entertainment?
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olds88
117 posts
Jul 21, 2013
3:04 PM
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I used to eat at Ground round near the Dayton mall. the were one of the first to have the free peanuts and seperate dining areas for families and adults.LMD,that was the last time i saw Kellie S.She was working there and got remarried and was moving out of state.
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Springfielder
17 posts
Jul 22, 2013
6:20 PM
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Good info Perry401. Well written and informative. Thanks for your thoughtful answer!
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LarryW
2 posts
Jul 08, 2014
5:48 PM
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The Dayton Mall GR was next door to the Red Lobster. They were unique... Bar on one side, restaurant on the other, big screen TV (only one of two in the area), peanuts, dance floor and a stage. I saw a comedian there one, and a band on new years eve. That's pretty elaborate for such a small restaurant. Aldo had a popcorn machine, was great to go with the beer. I vaguely remember there being a complimentary sundae for kids. They also gave you a free meal on your birthday and a free drink on your 21st.
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