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Mad River Tavern To Close

November 17, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

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Opened in Feb of 2024, this was posted today on their facebook page:

 

“DearCustomers,

This is one of the hardest messages we’ve ever had to write. After much reflection, many discussions, and a lot of praying, we’ve made the difficult decision to close the restaurant. We want you to know that this choice was not made lightly- it’s largely the result of circumstances beyond what we could control as the health of one of our family members has taken a turn for the worse.
Sadly, we can’t give the restaurant the attention it needs anymore and still be able to address our personal challenges. We have made the decision to choose family over business. We understand this is sudden and the timing is not the best with holidays coming up. If we could have, we would have stayed open.
Our loyal employees and wonderful customers have been the backbone of this place, the heart and soul that made it more than just a restaurant. We have enjoyed serving you and your families and creating memories that we will never forget. Getting to know many of you on a personal level was the best part about this whole adventure. Seeing some of you come in and make new memories and share old ones will be what we miss the most.
As we approach our final days, we are asking for your support once more. We will be open Wednesday through Saturday 11AM-9PM. Our last day open will be Saturday, November 23. So come in all week, get some of your favorite meals and enjoy a beer or two with Dustin. Let’s send our servers and bartenders off with a bang!!! They have done such a wonderful job providing all of you with great service these last 10 months.
Stay tuned for any specials we will be running for the week.
With love and appreciation,
Dustin & Tiffany”
Comments from their customers:
Ryan Ray – Very sad to read this. You guys had a great thing going on, but we support you choosing to focus entirely on family! Much love to you guys and wherever life takes you from here.
April Nicole Barrows

This is so sad we just came for breakfast this morning! Your food is fantastic 😭
Kim Prater

So sorry to hear this. We have really enjoyed your restaurant since you opened. We wish you and your family the best! ❤️
Beth Hitt

So sorry to hear this but no one can fault you for your admirable decision on this issue. Best wishes and many prayers.🙏🙏🙏
Deborah Ann Siratt Nuss

So sorry to hear this. Your outdoor dining was one of the nicest, if not the nicest, in the area. Choosing family over business is never a wrong decision. They are our heart and our history. Good luck in your future🍸

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About Lisa Grigsby

Lisa Grigsby is a Special Events Director with over thirty years experience in promotions, event coordination and public relations.

Owning Jokers Comedy Cafe for 20 years taught Lisa to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. She credits Leadership Dayton for exposing her to the amazing assets of the region and Clothes That Work for being her reason she stayed in Dayton. Her proudest accomplishment as a past president of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association was creating Restaurant Week, a twice a year tradition that continues to grow and benefit local charities as well. As a foodie, it's only natural that she continues to promote local restaurateurs with DaytonDining.

As a Dayton Catalyst, her desire to have ONE community calendar and advocate for the amazing assets of the region helped create the vision for the relaunch of DaytonMostMetro, now Dayton 937.com


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