This ‘tank’ of a Dayton restaurant rolled over the competition in Best of Dayton

Best of Dayton voters showered love on Tank's Bar and Grill, the iconic eatery at 2033 Wayne Ave. founded by the late Dan Tankersley in 1987.

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Tank's wife, Debra Tankersley, now runs the show and has added more of her own touches since his death in 2016 and has keep the restaurant's legacy going.

Based on the results of this year’s Best of Dayton — Dayton.com’s annual showcase of the people, places, businesses and things that make the city awesome — the public has noticed.

Tank’s won or placed in more contests than any other contestant of any sort.

Against stiff competition, the bar and grill nabbed seven first-place wins and one second-place win.

Below is a breakdown of Tank’s wins.

🏆 BEST OF DAYTON 2018 WINNERS

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TANK’S VICTORIES  

Best Breakfast 

First place: Tank’s Bar & Grill in Dayton

Second place: Golden Nugget in Kettering

Third place: Blueberry Café in Bellbrook

Best Chili

First place: Tank's Bar & Grill

Second place: Skyline Chili (multiple locations)

Third place: Wendy's (multiple locations)

Honorable mention: Rivertown Chili in Miamisburg

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Best Cheap Eats 

First place: Tank's Bar & Grill

Second place: Hamburger Wagon in Miamisburg

Third place: Taqueria Mixteca in Dayton

Best Bloody Mary 

First place: Tank’s Bar & Grill

Second place: Bunkers Sports Bar and Grill

Third place: Trolley Stop

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Best Late-Night Eats

First place: Tank's Bar & Grill

Second place: Waffle House (multiple locations)

Third place: Taco Bell (multiple locations)

Best Dive Bar

First place: Tank's Bar & Grill

Second place: Mack's Tavern in Centerville

Third place: Red Carpet Tavern in Dayton

Best Grilled Cheese

First place: Tank’s Bar & Grill

Second place: Melt Bar and Grilled in Beavercreek

Third place: Florentine Restaurant in Germantown

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Best Burger 

First place: Slyder’s Tavern in Dayton

Second place: Tank’s Bar and Grill

Third place: Five Guys (multiple locations)

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