Dayton’s home for authentic pit BBQ and hand-stretched wood-fired pizzas. Everything we serve—from our scratch-made sausages to our signature Apple Butter BBQ sauce—is crafted with passion and smoked to perfection. Pull up a chair and join the family.
We didn’t just open a restaurant; we started a fire. It took over a decade of trial and error to perfect the signature seasonings that define our pit. From delivering orders to passing trains to becoming a Dayton landmark, our story is as slow-cooked as our brisket.
The secret is out. Whether it’s national television crews stopping by the pit or local critics raving about our “Pork Boomer,” the buzz around Banjo’s continues to grow. Step inside our press room to see why we’re consistently ranked among the region’s best.
They say you eat with your eyes first, and our pit is always ready for its close-up. From the deep smoke ring on our brisket to the perfect char of our wood-fired crusts, explore a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship that goes into every Banjo’s order. Warning: high-definition cravings ahead.
