New Chef. New Menu. New Format. New Hours.
Chef Jake Montayne relocated from Minnesota this Summer and has been hard at work ith GM Kay Salyers and team putting together a menu that maintains the creativity, the commitment to premium ingredients with our global vendors, and the refinement that Dōzo is known for. What started as a small menu expanded to the rest of the bar guests has grown into something we feel really good about for nightly service. If you just want to nibble on a few things while enjoying drinks, or are looking for a full meal, we’ll have plenty to satisfy your personal preferences for an unforgettable night out.”
The new menu incorporates an array of creative twists on classic sushi rolls, with sections featuring Dōzo’s signature nigiri compositions, small plates to share, and a seasonal dessert. A Sake program curated by Wine Director Lauren Gay is designed to be explored, featuring bottle selections rarely found throughout the state of Ohio. Beverage Director Tyler Hampton also makes his mark, launching a new Japanese Whiskey list and a few new Dōzo-specific cocktails.
Dōzo relaunches with preview nights Tuesday – Saturday from 5pm -9pm. Dimmick is hopeful the new approach encourages a broader group of diners to enjoy the selections and the space, at a price point that makes a night out a lot more approachable than the original iteration.
“We’re just having a ton of fun with this thing, and taking the pretense out everywhere we can. The space remains impeccable, the service and hospitality we’re known for is palpable, of course… But times are tough and as operators, we have to adapt to what works for best the community and this refresh represents our commitment to growth and to Dayton. We want to share our talent, our passion and our service with as many friends as possible, as often as possible, and this new approach allows us to do just that.”
Reservations will fill up fast for the coming weeks as the team starts with limited seatings and works to expand them to full capacity throughout August. Make your reservations here.
