The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Delicious Appetizers & Trendy Cocktails: Battle of the Bartenders set for Feb 25

Food lovers of Dayton have plenty of chances to try new tastes the city has to offer. Now, it's your chance, mixed drink lovers!

The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is back Wed, February 25 at The Steam Plant.  

Presented by the Miami Valley Restaurant Association (MVRA / Dine Out Dayton), this event is a chance for local bartenders from over a dozen top-notch local restaurants to show off the best of their cocktails.

 📷 Photo: Chocolate Strawberry Martini from Mr. Boro's

Who doesn't love a good cocktail?

If you think trying the new kinds of cuisine in town has been fun, wait till you give a try to some of these cocktails. Just as there's a growing variety of cuisines, there's a whole new art form in mixed drinks, and it's been taking Dayton's most high profile restaurants by storm. 

Get ready to experience:  Intense bartending battles Culinary delights from top Miami Valley restaurants Signature Buckeye Vodka creations!  And make sure to grab a ballot and vote for your favorite cocktail!

 📷 Photo: Scallop Ceviche with Mango and Toasted Coconut from Meridien Uptown

Participating Restaurants

Each restaurant will serve their creative Buckeye Vodka original cocktail paired with a small plate. The menus are rolling in and let’s just say… your tastebuds are about to enter the ring!!! 

Here’s a delicious preview of what’s coming:

 Amber Rose

Food Pairing: Antipasto Skewers

 The Dayton Beer Company

Food Pairing: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders & Pretzel bites with house made beer cheese

 El Meson

Food Pairing: Chorizo & Manchego Cheese Quesadillas

 Manna Uptown

 The Melting Pot (NEW!)

Food Pairing: Chocolate Fondue with Strawberries, Rice Krispies, Brownies & Pound Cake

  Mr. Boro's Tavern

Food Pairing: Cinnamon Sugar Churros
Cocktail: Chocolate Strawberry Martini

 Meridien Uptown (NEW!)

Food Pairing: Scallop Ceviche with Mango & Toasted Coconut
Cocktail: Meridien Sunset

 Rip Rap Roadhouse

Food Pairing: Pesto Bruschetta with Buckeye Vodka Infused Tomatoes

 Smith’s Boathouse

Food Pairing: Specialty Cheesecake

 Wheat Penny Oven & Bar

Food Pairing: Chicken Shawarma
Cocktail: Ready Freddie

Tickets are $45 in advance(Until February 24) after- $55 day of and include 1 Buckeye Vodka Flight Card (Your choice of 5 Buckeye Vodka cocktails from 5 different restaurants , food from each restaurant participating, and 1 voting chip. Doors open at 630p.

Limited number of VIP tickets include arrival at 6pm, food from each participating restaurant and 2 Buckeye Vodka Flight Cards (10 Buckeye Vodka cocktails your choice, food from each restaurant, and 2 voting chips for People's Choice). $65

We recommend that you purchase tickets in advance for this popular event.

Links & Tags

The Steam Plant

The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is taking place at The Steam Plant, which is located at 617 East 3rd Street in Dayton. The Steam Plant - The Steam Plant is a renovated venue in downtown Dayton offering historical charm and modern amenities to create your memorable wedding, celebration, meeting or corporate event.

Miami Valley Restaurant Association.

Miami Valley Restaurant Association - Dine Out Dayton AKA The Miami Valley Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization relentlessly dedicated to supporting and promoting our local restaurants.