American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Columbus

Veronica Alston

Issac Cox

"I was shocked when I stopped by on a whim and saw stone crabs in Ohio. Amazing seafood; some of the lobster tails are crazy..."

Roy Chang

"I went to Frank's Fish Market on 6/9/23 to purchase a fish dinner from the restaurant that used to be there, only to find out that they were no..."

Michelle Porter

"I have to be honest it's clean and everything, my new spot to shop for seafood ... the employee are hilarious and make you feel comfortable..."

courtney clark

"Great Deals 5 different sizes of lobster tails. Fresh everything. Great staff i felt..."

Clinton Bryant

"Fresh fish market with a fry cook and a few tables inside and a patio with umbrellas to eat outdoors seasonally. Wide variety of fish and shellfish..."

Laura Kaplan

Chick-fil-a

90/100 (3553 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Dinner

"Spectacular Sammie's! They travel well and are #sogood we enjoy this location particularly because they have really upped their customer service..."

kelli k

"Awesome service and atmosphere. Very clean and speedy in..."

Alex Fitzgerald (Fitz)

"Great food and service as usual. The drive thru has two lanes and lots of staff. This one has a cool playground inside as well. Another bonus is a..."

Stacey Rusterholz

"They helped everyone in line promptly also ran food that was done that was behind me to them when the man in front of me had a large order! Even told..."

VanessaJustice glitch

"Very quick and friendly service every time we go. Food is reasonably priced and we always enjoy..."

Sarah W

"Overall this location is great. The only thing I took one star off for is the parking lot. I parked and went in and my car got blocked in by the..."

Victoria Flaxwell

"This is a well run Chick-fil-a. Even though its always busy you never have to wait long for your order. The staff here is extremely..."

Black Food Life

"Our visit was great the food was wonderful..."

Stella LeFever

"Went thru the drive thru and the young lady whole took our order was extremely nice and had a great sense of..."

Jan Taylor

"Food was great . I got a chicken sandwich with cheese and pickles and lg waffle fries to..."

Robert w

"The Customer Service at Chick-fil-A is amazing! The members of the staff are personable and they have never gotten my order wrong. Most importantly..."

Terré Meadows

"The drive thru and parking lot layout was not ideal, I went inside tho instead and got my food..."

Cara Crowley

"I work within walking distance so it's my favorite place to go for lunch! Open until 10p. They always have good food! The lines may be long but they..."

Maggie Miller

"Easy to locate in the parking lot, has double lanes, and plenty of workers. Food has always tasted great and came out very..."

Shannon Doane

"Even though there lines are always long they still happen to give me my food in fast time which is really good and the food always taste fresh..."

Unknown

"Always great service, good food and clean inside and..."

JenPen

Wunderlich's Catering & Barley Shoppe

Shorty's Restaurant

Michael M.

"Friendly staff and owners, reasonable prices, generous portions, good vibe, and great food. A Columbus institution. Don't expect to eat healthily,..."

Jacob Bower-Bir

"Food was good. They were out of lettuce & tomatoes for my tenderloin, and it really could’ve used it! Other than that the food was good. Cashier..."

Shannon Davis

"Shorty’s, home to probably the best Tenderloin in Town. This is an awesome lunch spot and is one of the best joints in town! Arrived at 12:30 PM..."

The Elevator and Airplane Finder

"The diviest of dives, but it's great. Just ignore the sticky floor. Definitely one of the best tenderloins in the county. Watch the cooks at work..."

Daniel Fickenscher

"2-17-19 I had the tenderloin sandwich today for lunch and it was excellent. It was moist and delicious. I had to take part of the stacked meat off..."

Susan Lucas

"Great food with a small town atmosphere. A place where you are always greeted with a smile when you walk in and there are the regulars that are..."

Dan

"A Columbus original. Gone for a while but now under new ownership. However, the same recipes are used and the menu has remained the same, to my..."

Drew S

"Not the healthiest but definitely the best comfort food in the..."

Brian Helton

The Wine Bistro

"The Wine Bistro Worthington is my favorite restaurant. I live about an hour and a half away, but still make it here a few times a year. The attention..."

Carly Scarpino

"I made reservations for seven guest for this past Saturday night for my sisters birthday. No one had booked the private room in back and we able to..."

Susan Kreider Comer

"Such a great experience. The staff was awesome and the food was scrumptious. A very intimate space available for several occassions from work..."

Janie Choina Mayle

"Enjoyed a great evening with family! Great wine selection and the food was fabulous. Our waitress was very friendly and efficient. Definitely..."

Pam Furry Shaw

"Visited Wino Bistro yesterday for my cousin’s baby shower. It was hands down the best space for a cozy family event. Private bar, private bathroom..."

Rene Lynn Lanthron

"We held a 50th party in the private room. The staff was fabulous and always willing to step in and help. Couldn't have picked a better place for our..."

Kris Krsak Jesse

"Had a great time yesterday with grade school & high school friends. We had the back small wine cave and service & food were excellent. Really enjoyed..."

Denise Hill

"Quiet little spot, great staff and great wines, I can't wait to go back for another..."

Tyler St Pierre

"We had the crab cakes and mushroom truffle bruschetta- both were excellent! Great patio and great..."

Jamie M Rapavy

"Excellent atmosphere! We have been here several times and we will continue to come back because they are pet friendly! Great wine flights and wine in..."

Alex Nissen

"A gem of a place on hwy 23 with delicious food and..."

Tommy Delp

"Love this place, great food and ambiance. Service is..."

Erica French

"Have always had a pleasant evening at the Wine Bistro. Call ahead for those looking to save money; believe they have free uncorking Tuesdays. Call..."

Whats To Eat B

"Best Wine collections with very good Ambiance. Definitely good for office party, after office party, especially Romantic candle light dinner with..."

Raghavendra Tallam

"Was a wonderful experience. Wonderful service and wonderful food. Enjoyed the experience and the food more than The..."

Tami Owens

"Love this place! Amazing food and wine, and always great..."

Kevin Skipper

"Outstanding food.., very good wine..."

James Manning

"First time here for dinner. Our server was helpful and not overly intrusive. Portions were not overly large. The food was well prepared, nicely..."

Doug King

"Fantastic food and a great wine selection. The atmosphere is relaxed very warm. The servers are knowledgeable of both the food and the wines. I find..."

Chris Vancalbergh

"Absolutely Amazing. The team here is so kind and professional. I’m huge fan of dry wine and they have a great selection. Even if it’s any other..."

Kayla Hugley

"We dined in the private room, which was the perfect size for our party of 8. Loved the ambience - felt like we'd been transported to Europe! The..."

Zoe Guirlinger

"Great patio. Amazing ambience. Magnificent selection of..."

Mark Kido

Angottis Italian Restaurant

Capitol Cafe By Milo's

"Great hidden spot at Ohio Statehouse with amazing comfort food. Great ownership and..."

Mike Duffey

"The absolute best meal I've had in a very long time. I had the brisket on a pita, Mac n cheese and potato hash. Everything was five stars and beyond..."

Raay Collins

"Their Mediterranean salad is The best salad I have ever had! Fresh, clean, tasty..."

Crystal Ginn

"The food is delicious. I felt like I was on vacation and eating at a local hot spot..."

Jennifer Tock

"I took a guided tour of the capitol building, with Patricia leading it. She knows lots of fascinating history and stories about the building and the..."

Bastiaan Vos

"Went here recently for a wedding. Makes for a beautiful venue but between all the stone, brick and glass, and seemingly not a stitch of any kind of..."

Chris Mastramico

"Beautiful Capitol building. One of the nicer exteriors I’ve been to filled with monuments. Ohio really has a deep..."

Pauly Boy

"Beautiful building, you can see the solidity of it's construction down in the lower level. Heavy brick and stone, built for the ages, I can't..."

castercamber

"Highly recommend going for the free..."

Kim Rupley

"This place was huge! I wasn't sure what to expect as it was an impromptu stop; they just had us remove items into a bin and go through a metal..."

Dee Jay

"The State House of Columbus, Ohio is historical and has tours. You will not be disappointed. President Lincoln Laid In State here. The American Flag..."

Believe in Yourself

"Beautiful Greek Revival structure, the seat of Ohio government this Columbus landmark has the requisite grand staircases, an interior dome, though..."

Richard Gong

"Beautiful building inside and out. Very happy with the lawmakers this year who really seem to listen to the needs of the citizens and carry out the..."

Big L

"Stopped at the capital just to get pennies smashed in the machine in the basement. Very interesting building additionally. Take note that the parking..."

Joel Washing

Berwick Manor Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Berwick catered our wedding on June 17, and I cannot think of enough wonderful things to say. The food was by far the best catered food I have ever..."

Katherine Manning

"If you think the food served by The Berwick is great, wait until you experience their customer service and attention to detail…truly OUTSTANDING. ..."

Rick Amos

"Great traditional Italian food, Nice place for events and catering. Highly..."

Scott Humphrey

"The best place to have Thanksgiving ! Great food... Awesome..."

James K. Mathis

"Great place for a meeting... Great food and especially good waitress who took really good care of..."

John W Zanewych

"Love, love, love The Berwick! Wide range of menu items include homemade pastas, breads, excellent seafood and mouth-watering..."

LuAnne Russell

"I have to say their food is very impressive! This is the second time the zoo union has had its party there and it has had great food both times. The..."

Kelly Pyles

"Berwick Manor catered my daughter's and son-in-law's wedding. The food was absolutely fabulous. Chicken piccata, flounder stuffed with crab,..."

Lynn M. Folk

"Initially this was a one star review. We ordered Thanksgiving dinner and when it was picked up my husband was there for over two hours waiting. I..."

Jessica Peters Harris

"Berwick Manor is my families favorite place. The food and service is always great. And if you have an event there they will make sure your experience..."

Tonya Ransom

"This place is great for events. I have probably had their catering dozens of times throughout my life. The food is above average italian food, and I..."

Trained Creeper

"We were lucky to have the Berwick team cater our wedding at Swan Lake Event Center, they did an amazing job! The food was delicious and one of our..."

Jessica Zuritis

"We were fortunate to have the Berwick team cater our recent wedding at Darby House, and they truly exceeded our expectations. The food is amazing and..."

Abigail Anacki

"We booked Berwick for our wedding in December 2023. Not only does Berwick provide incredible food, but they also provided first-class service &..."

Sam Bernardo

"Best service ever! MR. Anthony and Ms. Liz are amazing! So professional and kind! Always had food and a drink! They are the beat at catering. The..."

Amanda Davis

"The Berwick catered my wedding on 9/2 at Combustion Brewery. Leading all the way up to the wedding the communication was fantastic, and they let us..."

Iron Sam

"This is a seriously amazing team. Not only were they able to work around our many changes, but the food was incredible! I highly recommend their..."

Makenzi M

"The catering experience provided by The Berwick for our wedding was nothing short of extraordinary. We were referred to The Berwick from both our..."

Kendra Smaldino

"We have attended several special occasions at Berwick, and the food was always good. However, the Thanksgiving Buffet was excellent ! The food,..."

Rebecca lloyd

"Came here for a elevation celebration dinner back in July. This food was AMAZING!!!! The service was very kind. Building was clean and put..."

MaidenSweetRae

"Spectacular takeaway meal of mushroom risotto, tortellini in vodka sauce, amazing green beans, delicious lasagna, perfect prime rib, started with an..."

Lorence Sing

"The Berwick catered our wedding and we were absolutely blown away! They were so helpful during the planning process, and even during the week leading..."

Zack & Yaz Valdman

"Berwick catered our Christmas party! OMG! Meatballs are amazing! Chicken picatta is out of this..."

Deb Gelpi

"Liz was super kind and Anthony was so personable! The dynamic duo I didn’t know I..."

Madison Orduna

"Ordered a ahead online. Went to pick up the order. Plenty of parking and the employees were..."

Susan's Jewelry Boutique

"This is the perfect place to host a..."

Dee Baldridge

"A great place to have a company party food is really..."

Adam Pitts

"Food was fresh and home made. Made Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner for 6 so easy. Got to pick up day of holiday, was hot & ready to..."

Nicole Su

Hank's Barbeque

Wheelchair Accessible

Up Down Eatery And Coffeehouse

"I come here often for my coffee delicious and they know me by name! I took my wife here and she as well likes the frappes, the staff is friendly and..."

TheMastermike1011

"Such a lovely place, one of the first spots I went to when I got here and I've been going ever since. Friendly people and a nice environment. The..."

Odette Esho

"Service was outstanding. Coffee and food were..."

Lilli H

"Small owned. Loved by many! Breakfast food tastes so good and warm. Lunch is amazing, especially with the sweet potato is so good. Also, their coffee..."

Brittany McKinstry

"This place is SO YUMMY. I’m a french fry fanatic (hence the pic) and the fries were to die for!! I also got the bbq bacon burger and that was super..."

Sutton Farar

"Went through the drive through for breakfast early on Saturday morning. Person taking order was very polite. Got the bacon, egg, and potato breakfast..."

Rebecca Butler

"Perfect breakfast platter...fast service, friendly staff, Thank you for all y'all..."

carla bolton

"Over ice Updown mocha!! Yummy yum!! Great friendly..."

Sarah Hudson

Ginger's Classic Food

Jason's Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great salad bar and reasonable prices! They have some good choices for gluten-free vegetarians. The included with any meal self-serve ice cream is..."

Maria Newcomer

"Dollar for dollar the best place to eat in Columbus. I love the salad bar they keep it so clean and it is always filled up. I cannot find a better..."

Adam Grandstaff

"Nice gluten free selection and they were very accommodating with our request for careful preparation. Plus free ice..."

Heather Hughes Marstellar

"Your manager Neal at the Grandview location makes me the best sandwich! He is so courteous and just a pleasure to see there! Also the chocolate chip..."

Brooke Nichole

"Love Jason's Deli! The food is always delicious and you definitely get your money's worth. Anyone new I've taken there has never left..."

Michelle Day

"Great place to eat. This is on favorite list of places to..."

Lois Toohey

"Favorite location of Jason's Deli to visit. Always exceptional food and service!..."

Kyle Rupert

"Great food! Great people! Salad bar has a unique variety! No place quite like..."

Karen Gould

"Great gluten free sandwiches. Love it and ice cream for..."

Deb Wentz

"The Jason's deli on grandview is clean and the people are nice and the ice cream is FREE..."

June Jackson

"Great Sandwiches and soup. And greet service to..."

Jack Frazier

"Kudos to Matt the manager for providing exemplary customer..."

Jenny Loughry

"One of our favorite places! Great..."

Becky Crance

"Jason’s Deli is a great spot to sit down for a nice lunch and I have visited here multiple times. The salad bar is not only delicious, but also has..."

Tessa Castrejon

"I love Jason's deli. My mother suggested I go there a few months ago and I fell in love. Their menu is always filling and you can find something..."

Robert Mccarroll

"Ordered food online and it was ready when I arrived. Food was fantastic, I got a Smoky Jack panini with potato soup. The atmosphere of the restaurant..."

Justin Wisniewski

"Staff was friendly, and told me what was new/seasonal, as it's been a while since my last visit. The sweet potato with turkey was really great! I..."

Olivia Parker

"Good food and great service! Free ice cream is always the best part, though!..."

Tam Bui

"I really enjoy this place. The service is usually friendly, they have a big menu (I'm personally a fan of the sandwich called The New York..."

Troy Carlson

"This place is great for in room dining or take away. Service is always friendly and you get free ice cream!! The ranchero wrap is my fave. It’s a..."

Megan Binkley

"JUST finished my “Salmon-which”, and it was 🤤🤗. The vege-pasta was 🍝🙌🏾2️⃣. Need more Jason’s Delis..."

Petey Pyrexxx

"Ordered dinner through Door Dash and it was here fast, fresh, and so hot I had to let it cool. The tortilla soup and a chicken wrap is a delicious..."

Wren Hayes

"This afternoon I stopped by this Jason's Deli location for lunch. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and patient. The restaurant was very clean..."

Joseph Jessee

Appletree Family Restaurant

90/100 (1137 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The breakfast was incredible especially the bacon. The bacon tasted had a great, farm quality taste unlike..."

Terry Wright

"I've gone there for years. The food is always good and the service prompt and friendly. Highly recommend trying it if you're in..."

Patrick Mercman Rundle

"What a great place to eat. Wish this restaurant was in Columbus, Ohio!! I can see why my Aunt Norma liked it so..."

Candace Hicks

"Absolutely love watching here! Everything is so good, never ever had a bad..."

Ami Grossman

"Great family restaurant. Good food. Reasonable prices. Very friendly..."

Derek Wise

"Appletree is open from 6am to 1pm on Thanksgiving! From 6 to 10 open menu and from 10 to 1 Free turkey dinner! No..."

Brandi Poznanski

"We always have great food and great service. It's one of our meet up..."

Lisa Marie Sommerfield

"Our food was absolutely delicious. Great prices, HUGE selection, soup was really good. Highly..."

Jason Ellis

"2/07/16 -- My husband and I just enjoyed a VERY good, traditional dinner. We both agree we need to make a point of remembering, to return. We were..."

Sue Gutschenritter

"Great food, large portions, clean environment, nice..."

Lori Kay Wright

"The food and service is always great and the prices are so reasonable! Our favorite breakfast place..."

Kimberly Smith

"This is a Great Place for eating . We stay there for 3 days . Prime rip was fantastic. Service Ann is very good . The Chefs the two Brothers are very..."

Mic Bo

"Best food..."

Argzon Saliu

"My sister, Dad and I stopped for breakfast on our road trip and loved it. Food was great and service very..."

Carol Bowden

"Good value. I had a hobo scramble and the portion was..."

William Mallon

"Absolutely love Appletree!! Thank you for the special family gathering last week for the Miller family. It is great to have a home style meal and..."

Jennifer Miller

"Great restaurant in Portage, kinda homey and..."

Rich Draeger

"Best place too..."

Cody Anderson

"Always great..."

Mandie Ransom

"One of the friendliest little Diners I've ever been to. Fantastic food, great service, the owner is always there and is also super friendly. I..."

Jeff Ridout

"This is hands down the best breakfast in town! We have been to other restaurants but we keep coming back because the food is consistently great and..."

Greg Meir

"Hands down the best burger we've ever had. We have traveled all over the country and stop often in small town diners, but this was no small town..."

Lauren Phillips

"Our family always stops at the Apple Tree while passing... food is delicious. Large menu. Daily specials. They will make things a little different..."

Andrew Kosloske

"Delicious breakfast, would definitely come back when I'm in..."

Nisa Melton

"Was the perfect place to stop for dinner. Staff was great! Food was excellent! Price was more than reasonable. Will be stopping there again when I'm..."

Susan Motisi

11th And Bay Southern Table

90/100 (1846 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"It was a very busy night, but the staff all had plenty time to have a nice chat and show us around and ask questions.The atmosphere was..."

Geoff Smith

"Wow! We are from Southern California, but frequently come to Columbus to visit relatives. We've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, and..."

John Wrate

"Service was outstanding. Seated right away. Ordered a couple of beers from Grayton Beer. Appetizers - waffle and fried chicken excellent and caprice..."

Kevin Oleen

"A different take on traditional Southern cuisine. Overall, I enjoyed the lunch I had. There are some accessibility issues that you can read about on..."

Thedisabledfoodie

"I have eaten here on three different occasions and it has been hit or miss. Every time I have eaten here I order the same thing but I might vary on..."

Andrea Alberts

"Had the soul food burger. Would have to say it was the best burger I have ever had anywhere. Service was great I would recommend 11th and bay to..."

Wes Williams

"11th and Bay Filet. The steak was succulent, and the fries were savory. Best fries I've ever tasted (truffle butter..."

RoboDoc

"I am honestly confused on how this restaurant doesn’t have perfect reviews. Our waiter was incredible. The food was locally farm sourced, cooked..."

Casey Ault

"You can definitely taste the love in the food. The ambiance is perfect with spacious seating for groups and couples. All the food was amazing and the..."

Renee Chiguina

"Incredible Atmosphere and friendly staff. The Smokey Old Fashioned had a unique presentation and tasted great. It’s usually very busy and parking..."

Rex Castillo

"One of the best Old Fashion's I've ever had! Presentation of drinks and plating were superb. Food was fresh and cooked perfectly. Beautiful rustic..."

Kenyada Franklin

"We had a great meal on their covered/heated patio. Our puppy came with us too. Please order the smoked oysters...so..."

Charles R

"We were in town for a few nights for work and was looking a nice company dinner. We went to 11th and Bay on our second night and was floored about..."

John Galang

"My wife and I have been visiting this restaurant for the last year. At the time we weren’t married and I wanted to take this amazing woman I was..."

Adam Soto

"Awesome place! The owner Mike and his bar staff really made my work trip awesome! They have amazing food, delicious cocktails, and a GREAT bourbon..."

Devin Port

Cambridge Tea House

89/100 (4721 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We’ve come here twice and have been very impressed both times! The food is only topped by the superb service. This time my friend and I brought our..."

Jennifer Ful

"This was the cutest, most unique experience. I took my step mom for Mother's Day, and we ordered a full tea service, which consisted of a pot of tea..."

Jennifer Spriggs

"I took my grandma, mom, and best friend here today for fun and we enjoyed our tea experience. 🥰🫖 Per recommendation, I made a reservation in..."

Lindsey Demaree

"The CUTEST tea house! My husband booked a brunch for us and it was amazing. Lots of tea options and the food was amazing. Got eggnog French toast,..."

Madeline Spruill Cononge

"Food was absolutely amazing!! And our server was great..."

Javier Canales

"Tried for the first time. Came at 11, parking was horrible. Lot was full. Ended up parking down the street. The place is beautiful. We did the full..."

L.M. S

"LOVE this place! Delightful sandwiches, sweets, scones (yes, please!), and a HUGE selection of delicious tea. Reservations strongly recommended. And,..."

Kelley Leonard

"Seeing some childish complaints about this place. Very sad people indeed. This was my first visit. We arrived late on our reservation, 6 minutes..."

Grendel Fly

"I have been driving past the last couple of months and finally stopped in. Completely forgot it was Valentine's day and was afraid I needed a..."

Karla Kuhn

"Cute little spot. Delicious food. The grilled swiss & pear sandwich was amazing! As was the black bean soup. Soup comes with these flavorful..."

joi g

"Tiny place, so make a reservation for the best chances of getting a seat and afternoon tea service if that is what you want. Delicious breakfast, tea..."

Sara Lieb

"Took my girlfriend to her 1st tea house. We loved it here! Will be back! -Great, friends staff. -Clean and cozy little teashop. -Outdoor seating..."

Colin G.

"Such a small cute little place. Better off making reservations just in case since it is small but the tea an afternoon tea tray I had was so cute an..."

M.L. C

"What a lovely experience. We did a little bachelorette outing for my friend here (we had a group of 10) and it was wonderful! The tea selection is..."

Annie Jacobs

"A large selection of teas available. Their miniature desserts and tea sandwiches for me were hit or miss, but that's personal preference. For the..."

Victoria Cornell

G. Michael's Bistro & Bar

89/100 (4512 ratings)

"Visited for my girlfriend's birthday. One of the best restaurant experiences I've had. Our server was excellent. Stopped by exactly when we needed..."

Mike Royer

"We have slowly gotten around to uncovering all of the Central Ohio eats, and stumbled upon my new favorite here recently. First off, this is a place..."

Nicholas Hood

"First time here and was very impressed. From the welcoming and professional staff in the front of the house to the well prepared dishes that came..."

D3n

"The service is all around fantastic and the staff is super attentive. The food is very well done and each dish has a unique twist. Street parking can..."

Alli Sabol

"Loved this place. Cozy and romantic. Our dinner was excellent. Service was fantastic. Gave 4 star due to Appetizer. Felt the calamari was dry. We..."

David Butcher

"One of the best resturants I've eaten at in a long time. The staff was excellent, the food was divine and the cocktails were perfect. Would..."

Shannon Stockdale

"Wonderful anytime of year but the Restaurant Week menu was amazing. The duck burgoo was spicy and satisfying. The trout was perfectly cooked and the..."

Amanda Young

"I love this place. The food is great, the servers are polite and seem to enjoy their jobs, and the maître d' is very handsome and polite. 🙈 10/10..."

Caitlin Baer

"Wonderful dining experience. Friendly and knowledgeable servers, amazing food, and a welcoming..."

Brad W

"First time in Columbus and wanted to check out the city. Stumbled across this restaurant and so glad we did. Very kind and polite staff and the..."

Nathan Andreas

"My wife and I had an anniversary dinner at G. Michael's this past Saturday. Overall, we had a great experience and would return again. Service was..."

Rick Robinson

"The food is outstanding-came out for our first get-together after we had all had our "shots", and couldn't have picked a more memorable place! Our..."

Claudia Carney

"This place is outstanding. The food is all locally sourced and it is absolutely delicious. The servers and bartenders are super friendly and very..."

Parker Delaney

"This place is amazing. One of my favorite spots in Columbus. The ambiance is so nice, the staff is warm, knowledgeable and friendly. The food is to..."

Jess C

"I don't recall having been treated better at any restaurant. The staff are polite, attentive without being obtrusive, knowledgeable, careful and..."

Simon Traskey

"We enjoyed a wonderful Father's Day dinner here. The steak was great and the Shrimp and Grits creamy and delicious. I had the hen and loved it and..."

Chubby Wubby The English Bulldog

"Absolutely exquisite! The Mallard Duck Breast that my girlfriend and I had was astonishing, amazing, well put together in flavor. Every piece of food..."

Mr. Smith

"Absolutely amazing. My husband and I were visiting town and blown away by the service, food, and drinks. If I lived in Columbus I would frequent this..."

Amanda Lange

"I have no complaints about the food, but we were seated at a table with a wonderful view of the kitchen. The wait staff were all dressed for an..."

Kenneth Jennings

First Watch

89/100 (1879 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best coffee ☕️, best service, Excellent food. And the prices aren’t bad. Love this place. The A.M Breakfast power bowl is on point. It’s..."

Keah Burton

"I have never disappointed going to First Watch and other First Watch places in Columbus. Very consistent on how they make breakfast special, despite..."

Kyle C Pigman

"My mom and I stopped here for lunch today, and they warned us right away that their air conditioner was out. It was stuffy, but not too bad, so we..."

Karyn Johnson

"We love this place, about 5 minutes from home. Service is alway great, they are very funny! Food is really good, out of the norm of regular breakfast..."

Ethel Del Riesgo

"The food is always good here, I have never been disappointed. However, while it does look nice, the new look from the remodeling doesn’t fit the..."

Valerie Jenkins

"Never had a bad meal there. Love that place. Highly recommend it..."

Andrew T. Nguyen

"Most excellent breakfast!! I wish I would have taken a photo, the presentation was amazing!! 5 blocks from downtown...on S. High St. Highly..."

Denise Kriak Reinker

"Best breakfast/brunch I’ve possibly ever had. Also, service was excellent! I’ll be coming..."

Hannah Deuble

"Wonderful breakfast/brunch food! Highly..."

Sue Sweeney

"It is the one place we always hit up for breakfast when we're in Columbus. Food never disappoints and the people are super..."

Victoria Newton

"Just a great visit and meal. Fast and friendly service. Food was exquisite! The breakfast was nice and perfect temperature. The staff was very kind..."

Bill C. Pitts

"My son was actually creepily moaning over his breakfast. He HATES over easy eggs but tried them and he said I need to review this place and give it 5..."

Adam Hollett

"Great food, kind employees oh! And some of the BEST Coffee- so smooth..."

Nicole Marie Braddy

"Being in the south, I have missed First Watch! This is just what I needed. Food and service were exceptional as I have come to..."

Tiffany Ruiz

"I had breakfast here twice during my stay in Columbus. There is always a line so it is recommended to reserve a table beforehand. Staff is friendly..."

Joe El Khoury

"Turkey and avocado eggs benedict = delicious. So are the multigrain banana granola..."

Shawn

"Nice to go for Sinday brunch. Tends to get crowed, Bit theycare fast at clearing and..."

Brent Baldwin

"Although I've had more dynamic and interesting breakfasts, you really can't go wrong with First Watch. We've taken many-an out-of-town guest here...."

Nicholas Dekker

"When I came with 5 friends on a busy Sunday, the staff was very transparent and friendly the whole time. Both the waitress and cook personally..."

Maria Yamamuro

"I recently visited this First Watch on S High St near Livingston Ave and it has been about 20 years since I had gone to eat at this restaurant...."

Miguel Hernandez

"This was an excellent breakfast spot. Service was great and there were many unique offering to choose from on the menu. Glad we..."

Mary

"This place is wonderful! After an awesome weekend of partying, we needed some fresh and healthy food and this place had just that! The quinoa bowl..."

Paige Ekstrom

"First Watch was great for breakfast! I don't think the Million Dollar bacon was worth it but pretty good if you like maple bacon. The crab on the..."

DK Bear

"I ordered super seed protein pancakes, a cold brew drink, and some million dollar bacon. The protein pancakes came with blueberries, bananas, and..."

Joshua W

"When we arrived they had little space available, I went with my family, but they wanted us to have a table as soon as possible. The waitress was..."

Emelyn Medina

"Really a solid breakfast joint. I try to avoid chain restaurants, however most of the breakfast joints around here lack breakfast items like..."

Jacob Golick

"This place gets an absolute 5 stars. My server’s name was Lauren. She is the absolute bomb! Amazing. I definitely will be going back! She treated..."

Sequala Owensby

"Food and service were amazing! Quality ingredients, amazing menu choices. Reasonably priced especially considering what you get. Very clean..."

Joel Webb

Lincoln Social Rooftop

89/100 (1009 ratings)

"Finally got a chance to check out this restaurant and it was an overall good time. The food was good, service was great, and the view looking over..."

George Bolden

"Sweet bar & restaurant off of High Street in Columbus with a beautiful view of the city! Stopped by for a drink and a bite, I got the Roasted Chicken..."

El Sauceybiscuit

"Huge thumbs up for happy hour (4-6). Half price wells, wine bottles and discounted appetizers. Vibe and views are amazing. Make a reservation and..."

Elise Goldstein

"Restaurant itself beautiful, cocktails are great. Our table got one bill - all put on my credit card. So awkward situation to collect your money back..."

Olga Diva

"Amazing roof top lounge on the High Street. This place has no reservations and will fill up in an hour! Great cocktails, great finger food and has a..."

Eugene Koshy (EK)

"The food and drinks were delicious Recommend the Social Universe Drink and the Artichoke Dip. The atmosphere was chill and we had a great time. Will..."

Carlos Fernando Lopez Del Rio

"My friend & I went here for drinks and we had such a fun time! Workers were all very friendly and attentive. Our drinks & apps were delicious..."

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"Exceptional views over the city, which opens the windows up on nice nights. Flavorful cocktails and Sushi with manifold flavor..."

Brent Johnson

"I go here quite often to enjoy the ambiance, drinks and food. The workers are always nice, friendly and ready to assist. However tonight after our..."

Anitra S

"Yesterday was my birthday , I came here randomly I enjoyed every moment. The atmosphere was pleasant very chill. The Spinach and artichoke dip was..."

Camille Turner

Portia's Cafe

89/100 (2540 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an amazing experience. Visiting from Toronto and I have a very limited diet - vegan, no dairy, no processed sugar, etc etc. Eating out at all..."

Michelle R

"This place was the perfect breakfast spot to end my trip to Columbus. After entering we were immediately greeted by a super friendly, highly..."

JD Explores

"My first time here. The wait staff was super friendly, and helpful. I ordered the overnight oats with cherries and pumpkin seeds, it was delicious...."

Sarah D

"I recently visited Portia cafe which had a cool vibe and had a great experience there. We tried the tofu gyro wrap and vegetable curry soup, both of..."

Tejas Ranadive

"THE! BEST! OF! VEGAN! DINING! Portia's is one of the best dining experiences I have had since going vegan nearly ten years ago. It was only my second..."

Mare

"Amazing menu, genuinely healthy ingredients. Managed to get a nightshade ( I’m intolerant) free meal here filled with delicious ingredients. I had..."

Bobby Burns

"We tried Portia’s for the first time as out-of-towners passing through and wish we had a spot like this back home. What a cozy, friendly, and..."

Andrew Estrup

"This is the vegan cafe of my dreams! My plant based heart is so happy. Everything was so delicious and the service was wonderful. I felt welcomed and..."

Yvonne Rayburn

"DELICIOUS vegan food! Come here if you want a healthy meal or are looking for some very vegan friendly options. Many options to choose from and there..."

Logan Jarema

"My daughter & I have a tradition. On my birthday we order in Portia's and watch a movie. This year we mixed it up. We dined in at Portia's & went to..."

Sarah Leiter

Your Pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time trying this place out. Staff was friendly and attentive. These employees looked happy to be there. Great draft beer selection and on..."

Heather Dye

"I'm Impressed with the food and great customer service ,they go out of their way to get food out to you..."

Lloyd Ray Smith

"Awesome service and staff even as busy as it was... Our family had a great day and food was great... Mom had never been there and I had only been to..."

Renee' Harding

"My husband and I went for Pi(e) Day. The line was very long, but we were surprised at how efficient they were in serving everyone in a such a timely..."

Alicia Day

"I had an amazing experience at the landings location! It was packed when we went but the staff was great, still very quick, and tasted excellent. We..."

Courtney Shepherd

"Probably the best pizza I've had in a while. Hand tossed dough and sketchy service from guys with tats and ear gauges made for the right atmosphere...."

Richard Clayton

"I love going here, they give me exactly what I want, excellent pizza,excellent food,excellent..."

Robert Leek

"The pizza was very good and the employees were very nice. Did not have to wait long to get my..."

Mary F. Cunningham

"Love the pizza and staff but please please please bring back green olives..."

Jenn Secrest

"Absolutely wonderful. I go about once a month and the service quality never changes and the food is always..."

Jacob Douthit

"My Jared Michael is having a pizza party today and he has been so sad because he couldn't have what he calls "real" pizza. Thank you to Your Pie for..."

Jennifer Kay

"A consistent pizza place. Customer service is always great, they are quick, efficient, and delicious. Pizza is always SUPER fresh, delicious, and..."

Maddie Olson

"We found this spot on a strip near the historic district/ Columbus State University area. The Staff was very friendly except one young lady who..."

Cherise Jones

"The crust is thin and crispy with great flavor. The taste is always consistent with the best selection of toppings and base sauces. I chose a pesto..."

Renee Chiguina

"Pizza was delicious, pasta bake was also very good. Gelato was a plus. Enjoyed a seasonal Peach Prosciutto Pizza, my first time with peaches on a..."

Matt Lamb

"Amazing pizza!! I got the Great White pizza on a Basil Pesto base!! It was so yummy!! Def a nice place to come after..."

Michelle Fisher

"Love their pizza, salads, bread sticks and who can forget the gelato!? My latest was the 10" white with a caprese salad dinner for two deal (also..."

Monique Bee

"Amazing staff and the best gluten and dairy free pizza I've ever had! Highly..."

Abby Greutman

Mozaik Lounge

"Wow. This place... Great service, fun atmosphere, amazing music, and the food... so good. I love how friendly the staff is too!! love this..."

Nicole James

"Awesome dance floor with state of the art Vegas style sound system and light show; The specialty is RUM and the bar looks like a giant RUM barrel!!!..."

Gregory Carr

"Love this place, great venue, great music, always a party, I've been there a few times with my girls and we always have lots of fun, they invite..."

Andrea Duarte

"Great service, fried avocados were excellent, made the trip to Columbus well worth it. Great place to go if you are in town for a sporting event or..."

Ac Kimura

"Great staff, great food, fantastic dranks. Good..."

Andrew Purser

"Quality establishment, down to earth and a customer focused..."

Todd Gropper

"Good drinks, Great Food, and best service from the #GraneroGals......"

Cody Boggs

"Great people, great food, and great drinks! Granero Lounge has it..."

Danny Bates

"Amazing night, fam night!!!! You need real house.......house your..."

John Jeter

"The dragon berry mojitos are..."

Sarah Spencer Boyer

Rockmill Tavern

89/100 (1003 ratings)

"I enjoyed eating at the Rockmill Tavern, the buratta cheese appetizer had a smooth creamy texture, served with crispy thin Italian bread was to die..."

Kadie Cochrane

"Oh yeah! I'd put this on my summer brunch list if I were you. It's a small menu of savory breakfast sandwiches (tip: add the thick cut bacon), some..."

Michelle May

"Spicy chicken sandwich was unique and one of the best I've had. Pairing suggestions with their beers are on point and the atmosphere is spot on with..."

John Kohlhepp

"The food here is very thoughtful. The poached trout I had was so delicate. I’m going to venture out on a growing limb and say Chef Andrew Smith and..."

Yusef Riazi

"Sour cherry beer was the perfect summer drink, and the food was amazing. So pleasantly surprised at the variety of options - especially on such a..."

Angoisse Winkle

"Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food & beer, and awesome service! I highly..."

Julie Zamora

"This was our second time visiting the Rockmill Tavern , both times the food was excellent as well as the brews .. will definately recommend this to..."

Christina Lynn

"One of the best brunches I've had. Didn't think anything could compare to another popular brunch spot in the city but they're pretty much neck and..."

Cortney Fortner-Matthews

"Rockmill brings everything you love about craft brewpubs into one cozy space. The beer section was excellent and didn't focus so heavily on IPAs like..."

Kyle Ratajczak

"Great ambiance and great food! The flavors were great. They get their ingredients fresh from their garden. I love that they are very accommodating...."

Noureliza Ajana

"Rustic environment, but upscale food. One of the highest quality meals I've had in Columbus. I chose this place because of their menu; the happy..."

Darcy Predieri

"Amazing cheese platter with local cheeses and surprisingly dark chocolate! great service, home brew beer and double fried fries! Side of the Brussel..."

Bessy Tam

"Great food here and the service is first rate too. I had the chicken cheesey biscuit and my wife had the spicy chicken sandwich. Both were..."

Jeff Minar

"Been here several times and I've always been impressed! The burger and crispy chicken sandwich are always delicious, and the last time I came the..."

Joyce

"Warm tavern environment. Wide selection of craft beer. What really sets Rockmill apart is the food. Excellently crafted dishes. The best brussel..."

Lucas Bergman

"Absolutely fantastic food and great beers. The burger was great, Brussels sprouts were amazing, and the pork special was to die for. Can't..."

Tim Hodson

"We've been here several times and have always enjoyed the beer selection as well as the food. The Rockmill folks spent a long time looking for a..."

John L

"The place is beautiful, the food is very good (the brussel sprouts were amazing), the beer is excellent, and they are very..."

Tod Bowen

Amazing Joe's Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"We often go here when we visit our son at BSU. They have a great selection with several one-of-a-kind dishes. The atmosphere is great, the staff are..."

Andi Robinson

"I wish I had gotten our waitresses name because every other food service worker could take some tips from her. She is by far the best waitress I've..."

Sarah bosaw

"Was looking for some place we've never been before and I can tell you I'm glad we did. The steak was perfect and the baked potato was better than any..."

David Booth

"Food is always delicious 😋 Our waitress was good. We were seated..."

Shanna Clark

"Tonight was my first time ever getting food to go from Joe's. I picked a really busy night for my first. I have to say Kelsey did an AMAZING job..."

Cassie Gilpin

"Great place to eat. Wait time is similar to other popular places in town. Can be an hour or more at peak 'date night' times. They have a kids menu in..."

Chris Findley

"First time visiting the restaurant service was amazing Burger wasn’t so good with egg, bbq took away from burger!!!!’ Pasta was amazing would..."

lashawn dyson

Jack's Sandwich Shop

"Great coffee, good food, comfortable and clean atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. Reminds me of the old town diners in..."

Greg Davis

"My craving for a burger, fries, & milkshake was easily satisfied for under $10..."

Ashley

"Typical diner food and atmosphere. The service is always good and your order is served quickly. It's a good casual lunch spot in downtown Columbus..."

Aaron Ross

"This place is perfect! My friend and I were staying at the hotel across the way and we went down to have breakfast at the baffet, but it was going..."

Anita Young

"If you go in expecting good, all-American comfort food, you will enjoy this place. No huge portions, no flavors to-die for. Decent prices and good..."

Bob Beatty

"I was in town visiting and decided to try this diner. It's like a step back in time. Great prices. Great food. The service is wonderful. My food was..."

Erin and Perry

"A wonderfully retro diner that gets making the classic foods very well and that gets great old school customer service making this a great cosy..."

Barb Funk

"They were closing but still offered to take care of me. The posted hours are more of a suggestion because they don't sit around and wait if nobody is..."

Jesse Trieger

"SEVEN WORDS: Short Order Breakfast Diner / Cheap but Yummy. Ordered French Toast, Eggs, and Sausage with a Large Milk. It arrived in 5-6 Minutes and..."

Nicholas Schuyler

"Stopped in here for a quick breakfast - the staff was super friendly, and the food was ridiculously good. Affordable too. I highly recommend it if..."

Bill Rastello

"A true diner experience: breakfast served all day; daily specials; owner, Chris, mans the grill and serves up tasty, reasonably-priced dishes;..."

Darla Peelle

"Chicken caesar wrap made to order is so tasty. I work downtown and just found Jacks today. I love a good diner. Think I found one! Staff is..."

Susan Dora

"The waitresses are always friendly and quick. I haven't had something on the menu I didn't like and the prices are great. This is a welcomed break..."

Bill Nash

"I've been to this place for so many times. I absolutely love this place. Such good food, such good drinks. Probably the best place to hangout. I..."

Gregg Waldon

"This diner is very cozy with well priced food!! The waitress was extremely nice and looked like she knew everyone. I will definitely be there..."

Kim

"A+ greasy spoon diner, fare is basic but good, light on vegetarian options but that's what I expect from a diner--if you're veggie, you'll probably..."

Basil Grows

Lineage Brewing

"I thoroughly enjoy this place; the beer is exceptional and well underappreciated amongst a saturation of breweries in the Columbus area. Today I..."

Alexander “Codie” West

"Really nice beers. The wholly cram was tart and crisp. The Chaos Goblin Line Cook was a spicy coffee stout that was good too. Nice service. Ordered..."

beth ders

"I would like to describe a picture the way i expected it to be when i decided to come here. I wanted a calm and beautiful looking place to spend my..."

Ali G

"Nice brewery north of Columbus . I had an amber and a hazy ipa. Both were very good . The food was unique and above average . The brewery was clean..."

Judy Thompson

"They have great beer, food and a really friendly knowledgeable staff! The location is really nice as well and it has outdoor seating. Everything is..."

Mark

"Awesome little spot for some tasty brews. They have a nice small menu with some interesting choices. I would call it comfort food but a bit different..."

Kyle Roy

"Great beers, good atmosphere but the bartender was very short with us and it felt like we weren't welcome there. I loved the citrus ipa, it's..."

Darcie Plaster

"Probably the best meal I've ever had. Highly recommend The Ohio Goat Grilled Cheese with rustic tomato bisque and kettle chips (pictured). Love..."

Ashley Dillinger

"Outstanding brew paired with food that had no right so be so good. The staff was friendly and very accommodating, which led to me having a very good..."

David Hayes

"Great place, doing it right. Great staff, hands pies and pints. And best of all, board games replace televisions. Best place to chill in the city..."

Brett zumFelde

First Watch

89/100 (1048 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of the famous breakfast and brunch specials in Polaris. This is can be easily seen from the road. Please make sure you plan for this..."

Mallanagouda Patil

"Love the healthy options here. The service was great and they have plenty of gluten free options. Had the wrap with the egg whites. The flavor was..."

Suzana Dp

"Our waitress, Kevin, was very sweet. He is the tall, strong, and handsome chinese man with tattoos. He provided the absolute best service I have..."

Travis Munster

"excellent lunch for my family. The chairs were a bit uncomfortable, but everything about the food, staff, and overall dining experience was great...."

Megan C.

"This place was delicious! Had to wait a bit but it was well worth the wait. Portion was generous and left me full all day. Would 100% come back if..."

Sarah Young

"I really like this place. It has an incredible menu and everything sounds delicious. We ordered the kids pancake Meal which was huge avocado toast..."

Brady Schmitz

"Great breakfast foods with so many options! They have gluten free toast and some of the best coffee around. We ended up buying a bag of grounds to..."

Lauren Wickert

"Had a great first experience on Mother's Day. We will definitely be back, food & service were great. Online "Get in Line" is super helpful &..."

Ashley Baird

"Let me begin by saying this: any restaurant that sells a cookbook with all their recipes truly operates transparently. You can’t build more trust..."

Romanowski

"Had to wait to be seated, only because the hostess was bombarded with people paying at the register. The eggs were a little overdone, but the food..."

Dave Johnson

"Food was delicious. Only negative was we were party of 12, signed in online to be on Waitlist. Got there and had to wait 45 minutes and our party was..."

lee koebel

"I love the fresh pressed juices and eggs Benedict. Tbh the premade drinks were alright, but a little overpriced for premixed. Also loved the concept..."

Maria M

"We stopped here just by chance and so glad we did. The staff were so friendly and our food came out quick. The servings are adequate along with..."

Lisa Madera

"Looking for a a step above normal breakfast food? Give First Watch a try. They have a good selection of omelets (my fav is the Bacado is Bacon and..."

Jordan Levy

"Definitely my favorite breakfast/brunch place so far in Polaris/Columbus area. Still love how they redecorated the interior. The staff is still..."

Sandra Morgan

"Tried first watch for the first time the other day and it was delicious. I was torn between a few items and ended up going with the chickichanga and..."

Kevin B

"Went in at 8am on a Friday morning. The employees were cheerful and seated us immediately. I got the AM Superfoods Bowl and the hubby got the..."

Crystalann Aronhalt

Graystone Wine Cellar

"Eventful evening in a vintage classic atmosphere, underground with a dry brisk air. Our family attended my sister's graduation from medical school..."

Müs Chip

"My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception dinner here on June 25, 2022 and it was beautiful! We received so many compliments on how..."

Kirstyn

"We held our son’s rehearsal dinner here, and it was perfect. Brian was easy to work with and responded promptly to emails and phone calls. The food..."

Terri Barbush

"We had our wedding at Graystone and everything was just PERFECT! I would definitely recommend Graystone to anyone who wants an intimate wedding in a..."

Jennifer Cordial

"My wife surprised me last night with a retirement party at Graystone! Food was tremendous, atmosphere was perfect and Brian made sure the evening..."

Delbert Dalton

"My wife and I hosted our wedding at Graystone on September 4th, 2021, and it was everything we hoped for. We received tons of compliments about the..."

Daniel Garrison

"We had our wedding reception at Graystone and it was absolutely beautiful! Brian was so easy to work with and everything was wonderful! The food..."

Jennifer Moyer

"We had our wedding here recently and it was incredible! I couldn’t say enough about this amazing venue! It’s beautiful, intimate and..."

Jessica Fraley

"The Greystone Wine Cellar was the perfect place to have our wedding and reception. From the first time we visited, we knew it was the venue for us...."

Jayne Gerlach

"I had my wedding here last month, and I couldn't have picked a more perfect place! The character of the cellar just added so much to the day, it made..."

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