Dayton · Soul Food · Cocktails

Elevated Soul Food,
Unforgettable Evenings

Good food, great company and handcrafted cocktails, served with warm Southern hospitality in a room made for celebrating.

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Friends sharing champagne over dinner
Guest smiling with a cocktail
Where every night feels like a celebration
The Experience

Where Flavor Meets Elegance

At Mar'Tae Kitchen + Cocktails, soul food culture gets the elevated treatment it deserves. Velvet seating, warm lighting and smooth jazz set the scene. Our kitchen handles the rest with slow-cooked classics made with love and plated with style.

Come for date night, girls' night, a birthday, a promotion or just a Wednesday that deserves better. Pull up a chair, raise a glass and stay a while.

Dine. Sip. Celebrate.
Plan Your Evening
October 2026Best Soul Foodin Trotwood
★★★★★
Award-Winning

Named the Best Soul Food Restaurant in Trotwood

We're honored that Mar'Tae Kitchen + Cocktails was named the Best Soul Food Restaurant in Trotwood for October 2026 in the BusinessRate Awards, which rank local businesses using verified Google Reviews.

We didn't apply and nobody nominated us. This one was earned by you, our guests, through every review, every visit and every recommendation.

Thank you, Dayton. We're just getting started.
Taste the Award-Winner
The Bar

Sip Something Extraordinary

Our bar is where the night comes alive. Every cocktail is shaken, stirred and garnished by hand with fresh ingredients and a little Southern flair.

  • Handcrafted signature cocktails
  • Curated wines and champagne for every toast
  • Premium spirits, served neat or mixed your way
  • An intimate lounge made for lingering
Save Your Seat
Bartender crafting a cocktail
Signature cocktails
Guest enjoying a drink
Reservations

Your Table Awaits

Book ahead and skip the wait. Whether it's two of you or the whole crew, we'll have everything ready when you walk in.

“
The food here never disappoints — perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and served with a smile. It’s clear they take pride in what they do.
Emily K.
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Find Your Seat

Hours

Wednesday – Saturday4 pm – 10 pm
Sunday12 pm – 5 pm
Monday – TuesdayClosed