American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Columbus

"We went around 1:00pm on a Saturday with a party of 8 and waited about 30 minutes to be seated. You can sit at the bar and order drinks while you..."

Gerime Blankenship

Dennis Fournier

"This place has an awesome atmosphere. Half of it is outside in the open air, they have a drink bar where you can grab coffee, juice, or soda. And..."

Greg Eakins

"Found this place on accident! Love the all day breakfast option❤️ went after an appointment and wasn’t busy around 3pm ish. Food came out..."

Kayla Ferryman

"Ate here for a late brunch, Both members of staff were very kind, the guy was super friendly, but I don’t remember his name. Food was excellent,..."

Zach

"I always love coming here! Great food, and the staff is..."

Brandon Conley

"What a cool local joint with good food, larger portions, and some good craft beers available in cans. That's not to mention the homemade donuts! Not..."

Brian Elswick

Mullins Short Stop

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Was raining but they were still open. Had cheese burgers and fries. Love the fries!!! Crispy on the outside and hot and soft on the..."

Michelle Hildebrandt

"Waited all year for the burgers and onion rings amazing the food was awesome and the waiter was great at his job thank you..."

myrna McBurney

"Awesome burgers and awesome fries. One order of fries was enough for the three of..."

melissa A

"I have been taking my Son here for years. Mullins Short Stop has become our own Family Tradition. We both enjoy the Ice Cream, but Little Eddie..."

Ed F

"Best burgers I've EVER had in my..."

Dolores Gonzalez

Raising Cane's

89/100 (2305 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"As usual, Canes is outstanding. The whole family loved it and this place didn't disappoint. We usually get the tailgater to feed the family of 5 but..."

bryan rooth

"Food was excellent. Fries were hot and crispy and the chicken fingers were hot, crispy and tender. Service was a bit inattentive as I waited at the..."

Mary

"Delicious as always! For some reason the drive-thru speaker wasn't working so they had an employee standing out with a tablet taking orders and..."

Lindsie Doss

"My kids love Cane's. Always a line at the drive thru, but they always get you taken care of quickly. Good value. Limited menu, but everything they..."

Alan Brown

"Best food and experience in quite some time. The chicken was fresh and crispy - just like the fries! I also noticed that the canes sauce cups have..."

Kayla Flow (Kayla FlowJam)

"I ordered a Box Combo from the mobile app for in store pick up. When I went in to get my meal the associate handed me a bag with 3 entrees and 3..."

Kayla Russell

"I have always been a huge fan of Raising Canes, most likely due to the divine simplicity of their Cane's Sauce! Go with the same order every time...."

Kirk Fernwood

"This location does a tremendous job with fresh never frozen chicken and serving chicken with a smile! Not the cleanest location they have, but..."

BillyBiggs614

"I had just gotten in to Columbus. And it was late and I needed a bite to eat. It was the only fast food place with a line of cars, so I thought it..."

Deborah

"Kiera (sp?) The manager that night was exceptional in taking care of our large order redo of about a month ago. Thank you for making it right and..."

Gina Smith

"I.love the consistency of this chain. They are so good and so simple. Best chicken fingers ever and extremely fair priced. They are awesome and the..."

Leavy Peretto

"Manager Kaylee today helped me with an order and Customer service was beyond great. This has always been the best food and now service for..."

nicholas camerlengo

"Our food was really good. Canes seem to be very consistent. Not sure why they charge $1.00 to refill a..."

Dawn Grieves

"Very clean and a very friendly and hard working group of employees, I got up to take my garbage to the can and Patricia asked if I would like for her..."

Becky Conner

Subway

"What an amazing experience I had at this subway location. Like most of our favorite menu items, oftentimes, they disappear without notice. This is..."

Daniel Wenger

"No wait time for placing my order and it was prepared perfectly with everything being fresh and neatly placed on the sandwich which was nice since I..."

Ryan Adams

"This franchise is well run. Often I'm served by the manager, who's a really nice guy. The store is always clean and food is fresh. The store is..."

Novecia Custis

"Some of my favorite foods here. Cap city (great gluten free menu), Asian gourmet, 101 beer, El vacaro, fast food chains, Home goods/Marshalls, a..."

Doug Herreman

"The young lady and the gentleman who served us today were wonderful! Super fast and friendly. Can’t wait to come..."

Averie Friebis

"The females at this particular Subway are 100 👌 They don't skimp on the toppings like at some of the other Subways. Unfortunately this Subway is..."

Daniel Howell

"Having Krogers, Kroger's Pharmacy, Cap City, all the fast food spots, a movie theatre, Marshalls & HomeGoods, and the handful of other niche stores..."

Joshua LeMoine

"I love Stone Ridge. This shopping center may have been catered to me. It is so easy to access for Gahanna residents and has a good variety of shops...."

Alex Schmaltz

"I visited the Sports Clips but there were plenty of stores including a Kroger and a Marshall's. It was a nice area and I would definitely go..."

Christopher Garza

"Placed order online for pickup, was ready on time and friendly staff. Definitely will order from them again, fresh and..."

Amberbaer469npa

"This location is fast, friendly, clean, and has great food! I love going this..."

Tori Taylor

"One of the best. Go out of my way to go to this subway. It's not like your average subway with teens running it. Love the..."

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"Good enough for a local life. Groceries, dressing, restaurants and a cheap movie theatre. What more to ask for. Kroger..."

Remesh S V

First Watch

89/100 (1916 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First Watch presents a charming ambiance that sets the perfect tone for a delightful breakfast experience. The limited opening hours until 2pm add an..."

Harshit Rastogi

"We visited this first watch on vacation. The server we had was very overwhelmed, so the service wasn't the best, but he did try. What I will say is..."

Mrs. Coleman

"This place was very busy. If you call in ahead of time it will reduce your wait time. I ordered the original French toast with scrambled eggs in..."

Jimmie Coleman (ColeCreations)

"Food & cocktails were delicious! Service with a smile! The only room for improvement is waiting time for food, but definitely worth the wait!..."

ADT

"In my opinion you can never go wrong with First Watch. I believe they are just a staple in the neighborhood . Food is always good and fresh. And the..."

George Bolden

"We are first watch regulars every Sunday. We obviously love the food and service. Today I went all unhealthy and got the bananas foster French toast...."

Jay Evans

"First timer and I absolutely enjoyed the experience. The drink was delicious, way better than I had expected. I will return, hopefully in the near..."

DEISHA WINGSTER

"This is by far, our favorite breakfast place around Columbus. Their potatoes are cooked and seasoned perfectly! The staff is friendly and attentive..."

Catherine Kasler

"Wonderful food as always! Sitting on the patio just adds to the experience. Servers are always cheerful and very helpful. This is a great place..."

Sandra Simmons

"I love their menu. So many healthy options!!! Service is always good and food is consistent. They are not cheap but I guess if you want quality you..."

Christine Niedziela

"This place is great! The food is so good. The service is fast and friendly. The prices are so reasonable. If I lived around here, I'd go every..."

Amara Chambers

"- decent variety of choices for even the pickiest eaters. - the potatoes are soft with slightly crispy outer, they aren’t hard fried all over — I..."

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"Great food and prices and friendly..."

Brice Westerhold

"Went here for the last couple days and had their trifecta each time. Changed meat for potatoes. I love their food, the vibe, the service. Really..."

Binté Amer

"Excellent food! However, be very careful when you order. Had a breakfast that included one pumpkin pancake and it was so incredible I ordered..."

Mike Carroll

"It's bright and friendly inside with shiny cleanliness and very personable staff. The babies are taken care of without any fuss and the food is..."

Crystal Hall

"Me and my girlfriend love this place! We eat here often, almost every Sunday. The wait staff is always nice and professional. The food is always..."

V Rock

Del Mar Socal Kitchen

"Del Mar has to be one of my favorite restaurants in town. The food is amazing and the service is always great. I was finally able to catch the..."

George Bolden

"Great food, great service, but just a bit loud in the room for my tastes. The place is beautiful and the food exquisite. What can I say?...I'm older..."

Craig Wheeler

"Pictures do not do this place justice. We experienced Del Mar for the first time last weekend, and it definitely exceeded our expectations. The..."

Camdon Harrell

"Went here to celebrate my best friends birthday and it was AMAZING!!! Good food good service and loved the inside!! Their tomato base pasta has to be..."

Siwar Jam

"Me and a few friends came for a birthday dinner. Ben was our server he was amazing :) the food was great. I got the potato bread & the chicken plate...."

erika oneal

"Phenomenal experience. We came here for a Father's day brunch and the food was divine and the service was superb! That coupled with an excellent..."

Foster

"Happy hour was so great this summer that we went back for brunch! Great food and even better service. In the summer we sat outside on the makeshift..."

Katie Mansfield

"Pastel was an amazing server she knew the menu frontward and backward which I really appreciated as an indecisive type of guest she was able to guide..."

Amber Holtzclaw

"Happy hour caught my eye, and it was a perfect way to start date night! I heard that it gets busy so I made us reservations a week ahead of time..."

Miranda O'Dell

"Excellent food. Terrific cheese hamburger a d fried fish sandwich. Sushi was good as well. The sweet potato wedges were out of this world. Can't..."

Yale Levy

"If u r a going for ur first date or professional meeting , I will advice you to come to such amazing food and service . The food is delicious and the..."

Boudi

"Ive never had a bad meal here! I always get the swordfish and the potato bread app. The brick chicken, skate, and tacos were all really good..."

Shawn Dolan

"I've been to Del Mar a few times and I love it more every time I go. The food is amazing - the chicken sandwich is one of the best I've ever had. All..."

Julius

"Beautiful interior and delicious food & cocktails. The service was also great. The menu has some great seafood options that you will not find..."

Allen Kinzalow

"I´m in Love! Everything was so good. Our waitress provided good recommendations and she was nice. You need to try the scallops, the Halibut, and the..."

Mara Mancilla

"We went for brunch hour on a Sunday, they had the doors open and it was wonderful for people watching. The food was great, especially the brioche..."

me ow

"Love it love it love it! The food is so original and yummy! Great vibe. We love eating..."

hwang813

"What a brunch! What an energetic, yet casual establishment to leisurely enjoy fantastic food. The Del Mar crew smile from your first steps in the..."

bruce hutson

Press Grill

89/100 (1437 ratings)

"Tried the Press Grill for the first time this evening and it was by far one of the best places I’ve ever ate. The waitress Destiny was amazing. The..."

Brooke

"Probably the best triple decker club I ever had. The pot salad was great too! I would consider this a local dive bar with food next to the $300 steak..."

Daniel Hawk

"This place is easily one of my new favorites! The food is absolutely delicious.The atmosphere is dope. The service is nothing short of pleasant. I..."

Ali Farmer

"2nd time coming in late night. 2nd time BLOWN AWAY by the amazing burger! Hard to believe this level of food is available late night! Food Network..."

DM D

"One of my favorite “hole in the wall” spots in Columbus. Always open until 1am which is nice if it’s late and you want to grab food. Service is..."

Chris Wallace

"Crowded but moved fast! Everyone was coordinated and had the place synchronized! My Prime Rib French Dip sandwich platter was great! My out of..."

Clayton Giovanni M.

"Delicious shrimp po-boy and slaw not pictured! Wonderful staff and real bar and grill atmosphere welcomed me immediately. Great beers on tap and..."

Shannon GreenSmiling

"I have always enjoyed the Press Grill - it's a goto for date nights in the Short North and down town for us. A solid menu of non-standard bar food,..."

Andrew Johnson

"I don't have anything negative to say about this place! I ordered the adobo pulled pork sandwich, and it tasted great. The wings, loaded fries, onion..."

Victoria Barker

"Burger are great not to thick but they have that great grilled flavor. I had a double stack with thick fries. Delicious! A friend had a N.Y. strip..."

Henry Hinzey

"Food was decent I had the shrimp poboy. Waiter was excellent 👌 and very attentive. Atmosphere was nice 🎶 music was decent definitely a bar..."

Cynthia G

"My place to go when I want to grab a quick bite. I love their burgers and their cottage fries. Good drinks and a nice environment. Their daily dishes..."

Federico Pizzuto

"Great dimly lit spot, a few TVs with various sports on. Good playlist that’s not too loud that you can’t hear each other speaking. Great spot to..."

James Doyle

"Best little pub ever with insane eats and late night menu, currently watching here right now and had to..."

abbey

"Traveling from 2,200 miles away with a coworker. We ate here Monday night and the burgers/wings were fantastic. We grabbed lunch on Friday before the..."

Cody Bennion

"The food at Press Grill is better than good! This pub like diner is small, but the food and the service is huge! Every dish is fresh, flavorful and..."

Joan Childress-Greathouse

"I have to say that I was very pleasantly surprised with this place. At first, I went in because it looked like a bar where I'd like to hang out and..."

Enrique Ortiz

"We were looking for a place for dinner but every restaurant had at least an hour wait. So we checked out press grill. Cocktails were awesome and the..."

April Lee Uzarski

Chick-fil-a

89/100 (7143 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely amazing!!! They were extremely busy, but they are still very nice, got people through very quickly and the food was amazing!!! Well..."

Kristy Bowman

"Excellent customer service. The women that took my order was the most selfless and considerate person I have ever met. While it was a small act of..."

Thadd Graham

"Okay, these are real chicken nuggets. Possibly the best chicken nuggets. The service is great. It is always packed. You can come here when they open..."

Mr. Branham

"Food was hot and fresh, the order was accurate. The service was good but not great (lacked the normal smiles and "My Pleasure"), but they were..."

Scott Dunn

"For our family Chick-fil-A food, service, and the building/parking lot is consistently the benchmark for fast casual restaurants. And even though..."

Adam Koloff

"Really great customer service from all the employees here. It's not easy being kind and energetic while working with long, nonstop lines. I'm pretty..."

Abe Sapien

"Food was awesome as usual! Place was packed and a couple mistakes were made on our order but they quickly resolved them, giving us some free lemonade..."

Kevin Horst

"First time coming to this chick fil A. Food was good and hott. Staff seemed friendly even though they had a line wrapped around the entire parking..."

Nicole Boguslawski

"I recently placed a catering order for the first time and was so impressed with the entire experience from the ease of ordering online, to the kind..."

Courtney Knapp

"I'm used to super fast, efficient, don't miss a thing CFA... So... I was surprised by the fact that there was only one line, a longer wait for food..."

Jessica Banks

Watershed Kitchen & Bar

89/100 (3464 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"Hot chicken who? If you want the best fried chicken in town skip the highly overrated HCT and check out watershed. Sweetbreads and the house burger..."

Andrew Ashbrook

"I LOVE this place! Amazing atmosphere and killer cocktails and food! Columbus's new hidden..."

Kate Lonsinger Couden

"The meal wasn't on me this time (fortunately), but I would be more than willing to pay it back in kind. Rarely is this level of price matched or..."

Cody Alexander Stone

"Watershed is a great addition to the city's cocktail and food scene. The drinks, the food and the hospitality are among the very top tier experiences..."

Michelle May

"This place is a MUST. Beautiful space, delicious food & drink and wonderful service. I've never liked brussel sprouts, but they have mastered them...."

Lindsay Remley

"Incredible experience all around. The food, drink, and atmosphere all make this spot well worth trying..."

Abbi Flamm

"The four of us shared the Chef's choice option and tried six different dishes that were all amazing. All the food was cooked to perfection and tasted..."

Cole Ruoff

"Dined at Watershed this past Saturday! Beet salad, Pickadillies, Brussels Sprouts, and even tried the Sweet Breads. All very good! Then tried the..."

Norm Leist

"Only the best. Service was incredible, cocktails are fantastic, the food is undeniable. 12/10 would reccomend..."

Dave Conway

"Food is always spot on and the drinks are some of the best in..."

Chris Manis

"Great time. Food was excellent and the cocktails are top notch. Hospitality is world class. I will be..."

Danina Calame

"The food, drinks and atmosphere is all 10/10. This is my favorite new hangout..."

Breanne Bowers

"Thoughtful food and service in a humble setting, perfect for any type of outing. Most importantly the drinks are..."

Michael Manno

"Had a wonderful dining experience last night. Excellent food! Kudos to Jack and and..."

Diahn Sedlak Hevel

"Watershed is one of my favorite places in Columbus for cocktails, and the food is always equally as amazing. We finally did the distillery tour and..."

Mickie Gray

"Wowsers, did this exceed expectations. Kind of a strange location. I know the brand and label, so of course, I'm interested when I first found it on..."

Brandon Pritchett

"Great service and wonderful dining experience with our group of 8. The back room is perfect for a gathering. Cocktail menu is fun and delicious..."

Jacque Spurlock

"Went with a couple of friends from out of town. Sat at the bar. Great cocktail selection divided by regions around the world. Our bartender Todd was..."

Brian Brummitt

"Great service and food! Had a reservation for dinner at 7 on the patio. It started raining so they quickly moved us inside and sat us immediately...."

Austin Yochus

"Had dinner here last night for the first time. The service was great and pretty fast. If you are a picky eater I don't recommend it for the food. ..."

Sarah W

"This secluded bar/restaurant is a cocktail lover's dream. The lounge-like decor is set against a glass wall that showcases the numerous vats used to..."

Ryan Garcia

"Came here for date night and it was a great fit! We splurged a bit so got the bread and spread (carrot hummus and miso butter), wings, steak, and..."

Victoria Tucker

"It's been awhile since we have been to Watershed, but it was worth the wait. Scarlett was our server and she was very attentive and allowed us to..."

Melissa DiFrango

"The short rib was fantastic! And the cocktail menu is a fun “around the world” theme currently, and are excellent. This has always been my go-to..."

Carson

Grand Day Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow. Fantastic breakfast. I recommend the omelettes. Everything was high quality, fresh ingredients and perfectly prepared. The coffee was also very..."

David Dicke

"Another great experience here. Food came quickly, staff was friendly. The breakfast tacos and heuvos rancheros are both delicious. Hash browns are..."

Stephanie Whitesel

"They have a gigantic menu with something for everyone! Food and service was great. I highly recommend their coffee you can't go wrong with any of..."

Allisya

"We call it “The Old Favorite” for a reason. Consistently the best diner-style breakfast in town, with a fantastic menu and super friendly..."

Rich Granger

"What a wonderful place. Great energy. Very friendly and willing staff. The fellow patrons seemed to be very happy as well. I ordered a Farmers..."

Patrick Brennan

"The staff was so nice and the food is always excellent great food for breakfast, Lunch , Dinner everytime I come the food is..."

A Hamilton

"Great breakfast spot! Very unassuming, but don't be afraid to give it a try. The food is delicious and interesting, as are their beverages. The QR..."

Kyra Starosta

"1st timer. Our daughter introduced us to Grand Day. Very clean (sparkly), everyone was very friendly (even after the game yesterday) unique amazing..."

Dusty Deal

"Solid little diner with very polite and courteous staff, absurdly fast service, a quite extensive menu, and decent food. I had the breakfast tacos. I..."

T. Muller

"I had an amazing experience here! The food was great - I had a buttermilk pancake and the wonderful cheesy omelette (with 5 different cheeses!)...."

Michael O'Malley

Northstar Cafe

88/100 (2710 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Breakfast at North Star is always a treat, I got the Sunrise Burrito Scrambled Ohio organic eggs, cheddar, crispy hash browns, roasted veggies, and..."

George Bolden

"This was my first time at this location but I’ve enjoyed North Star many times in the past. The food is reliably good, tasty and I generally think..."

Grant Donnelly

"First time visiting and was very impressed. Will definitely be a place I'll revisit and suggest to others. Everyone enjoyed their meals. My mimosa..."

Tracy McDaniel

"Interesting Menu, Good Food: We met several family members at Northstar for brunch. Other than waiting in line to order, we enjoyed the..."

Carol George-Rucker

"I like this place for last minute brunch. No reservations needed. Order at the register and take a number and wait for food to be delivered to the..."

Marcia Edwards

"Dined in for breakfast with my sister. Quick, friendly service. I had the country breakfast with over medium eggs, bacon and added sausage gravy...."

Miracle Reason

"Ive had their burgers before, which are very yummy. But a friend said “lets do breakfast here”. I was like “they have breakfast?!” They sure..."

Bethany George

"One of the best Sunrise burrito I’ve ever had!!! Burrito was filling and good size that included -> scrambled organic eggs, cheddar, crispy hash..."

Zee

"I was in Easton for about a month for work, and ate here almost every night! Such a relaxing environment with live jazz every night. Highly..."

Delaney Johnston

"I’d give this place 10 stars if I could. Customer service is top notch and the food is delicious. The ambiance was calm and very enjoyable. Fresh..."

Brunilda Gjylameti

"Delicious Pad Thai bowl! Service was excellent for a lunch with limited time. Friendly staff for my first time and explained how and where to go. The..."

H Caballero

"Been to this place in Sunday for brunch. Was hoping for more options! We ordered pancakes, egg sandwich and veggie burger. The veggie burger was..."

Aaditi Anjankar

"Popped in here for a quick anniversary dinner, and the chicken avocado sandwich never disappoints! Raisin oatmeal cookie is off the charts...."

Mandy

"Great place, a bit different. You come in and place your order at the counter and pay, then they give you a little number disk thing and you seat..."

sexyd6919

"I love coming here for breakfast. They have good food, awesome customer service, and great atmosphere. My favorite is the breakfast smoothie bowl...."

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"There was a two piece band playing live. The food was amazing. All of the staff was super nice. Very..."

Betty from Back on the Rack Again

"Northstar is consistantly good. Brunch was perfect. Sweet potato hash, side of pancake. Tried the mint, iced coffee for the first time and it was..."

brittany sherman

"Good food, busy place all day. I am not a huge fan of the concept of order, pay and tip, find a seat, wait for someone to bring out the food. Our..."

Rob Asher

Rooster's Restaurant & Bar-german Village

88/100 (1559 ratings)

"I love Rooster's wings & this is my favorite location. Larger wings than BW's with better sauce. Could use a better beer selection. City Park..."

Mike

"Who needs Hooters?. Roosters is just what their slogan says. "A fun, casual joint."Not to be confused with Hooters which I'm sure people go..."

Anthony_sheets

"Family vacay time! ❤️ Traveling from TN to OH, we made a pit stop at Rooster just based on Google reviews, and we didn't regret it. 😉 We will..."

Travelstar007 “Foodie” Reviews

"Thursday night football and hot juicy chicken wings! It gets no better! Very reasonable food and beer..."

David Cole

"Roosters never disappoints. Saturday crowd and a wait was expected. Shorter than we thought (bonus). Our server was attentive and knew her menu. 3..."

Dan Collins

"Roosters has a special place in my heart, but this location is my favorite of them all! Intimate seating, decent service and amazing food. Check..."

Corey Hannigan

"Authentic American bar: Great place, great service: typical American food, huge portions, nice decoration, sports bar, country music. Im vegan and it..."

P. Tepes

"Roosters is exactly what you think it is - except better. Stopped in during the Kentucky Derby to drink a few beers and eat a few wings and was..."

Marsha Mack

"Roosters is always a great time when I go (both Short North and Hamilton Rd). I never have any double with staff. I do prefer my chicken to be more..."

Keyara Hancock

"Roosters wings ARE THE BEST! No doubt, this location is in German Village so it is lacking in the parking area. But if you can find a way to manage..."

Beth P.

"It's a great place to eat. Fried pickles are good. The kids love their..."

Cynthia O

"We ordered a buffalo chicken sandwich, a bowl of fries, and some macaroni and cheese bites. I substituted a fried chicken for the grilled chicken to..."

Joshua W

"Been to three Roosters, and while this is definitely the smallest of them, it's also has the most presentation. Going for more of that Pub feel, it..."

Kyle English

"I have been coming to this Roosters for years! I just can't find better or bigger wings in town for the price. I am a little upset that they took..."

Allen Kinzalow

"Unfortunately the taste of the wings was a little off this time. But the service was great. Please go back to the original. That taste is what got..."

Clarice L Rhetta

"I arrived this sports bar on a Thursday night. I ordered their garlic boneless wings and they had a good middle ground of flavor and spice. I got a..."

Nick Felker

Lumin Sky Bar & Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

J. Gilbert's Wood-fired Steaks & Seafood

88/100 (2587 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Upscale steak house through and through. We were in town on a business trip and had dinner here with our team; the location was walking distance from..."

Ivan R Vasquez

"J. Gilbert's never disappoints and remains the best value in town! Bone-in ribeye was perfectly prepared as ordered, the creamed corn was fabulous..."

Mark Swisshelm

"We are very pleased to have found this place on the spur of the moment. From Candice our waitress to the Wood Fired food that was cooked to..."

Eric Speegle

"We had a great time celebrating our anniversary dinner! Service, food & atmosphere was amazing! Lobster tail was my..."

Mandy Trujillo

"Absolutely superb food. Though I wasn’t greeted by any other the other servers passing by me 3-4 times; not even a welcome or hello; once the front..."

Evana Rivera

"Nice decor, very amenable servers, obligatory manager visit, great fresh veggies with the steak and potato. I even liked that the potato was baked..."

Heather Preston

"Great service, great food, expensive. Charlotte G knew all about gluten allergies and took great care of my family. We all had a wonderful..."

Andrew Pitonyak

"Was here for a retirement party., about 40 people. Servers kept the glasses full, presented the food gracefully and were on their game. Food was..."

Doug King

"Weird "nit-pick" but all three times I have attended the menus look gross and stained. But other than that it was good-great. Good atmosphere (..."

Adam Kemmerling

"Excellent food, I had the Jumbo Lump crab cakes and the lobster Mac & cheese as one of my sides .it was perfection. For dessert, I had the Carrot..."

Paula Pletcher

"What a nice and romantic place for date night! The service was great. The food and drinks were amazing! It was pricey, but way worth it for a once a..."

Britney Gallant

"Decided to have a romantic dinner for the new year. We started out with cocktails from the menu. I had the berry martini and my husband had the..."

Cheryl Evans

"Me and my fiancee decided to have a date night. I made reservations and am so glad I did. We ordered the 3 course meal. The steak was delicious!..."

Heather

"My family and I enjoyed two separate meals here. The steaks are great as are the scallops. They, of course, have an excellent selection of wines and..."

Rob Wilson

"Candace was my server. She was so pleasant, cordial and attentive. I really enjoyed meeting her. Should I return to JGilbert's, I will request her..."

Sharon Boggess

Flowers & Bread

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve been to flowers and bread multiple times but I was most recently impressed by the stunning flower crown they made for me. It was intricate,..."

Chelsie Goode

"I love this place! The coffee is top-notch, the hot chocolate is made with ganache instead of some overly-sweet syrup, and the service is friendly..."

David Brooks

"Wonderful place. Great atmosphere and delicious food, pastries and pizza. And beautiful..."

Edwin Wilson

"This is the second day in a row I have come here. I may be developing a new bad habit! The lemon/lavender scones are amazing! Love this..."

Linda Dupuis

"My first visit to Flowers & Bread last week made me wish I lived closer to Columbus. Best Mocha I've ever enjoyed, probably because they use "house..."

Cathy Wasko Marker

"What a fun fun place. Really unique and the food is so good. Will definitely be back. Absolutely loved the flower..."

Karen Gilbert Mader

"My sandwich was delicious. The space is layed out well. Nice Clintonville..."

Randall Wellman

"This cafe not only has great food and beverages, but the atmosphere is awesome. That patio is beautiful and has plenty of shade for your sunny..."

Jordan Andrea Farfsing

"My wife, daughter and I stopped in on Sunday morning and had a wonderful experience! Great service, the food and coffee were amazing! I would highly..."

Jared Sherwood

"A wonderful atmosphere with excellent coffee. The carrot zucchini cake is the best I have ever..."

Carolyn Harris

"If you ever need a classy thank you gift basket, or a quick gift to give to a friend, this is place to go! I walked in and got a beautiful..."

Bridget Kapcar Eglitis

"Flowers & Bread is one of my favorite places. I enjoy the food, the hospitality and the charming atmosphere. Flowers & Bread definitely earns 5..."

Bernadette Rose Anderson

"Such a relaxing & special place to have tea and yummy sweets or light..."

Betsy R. Loeb

"We can't say enough great things about Pattycake Bakery! It is one of our all time favorite places and we were SO glad we went with them for our..."

Krista Mathews

"I don't search out vegan/gluten free food so I'm not the best to rate the food. However nothing was great. That being said nothing was bad or was..."

Henry Derstine

"They made our wedding cake and mini cupcakes and they were a hit! Amazing flavors, great take home tasting option, super easy to work with. Will..."

Lexi M.

"What a delight! Hidden like a secret garden full of tasty treats... so decadent! And wholesome ingredients and vegan!And some GF too! The blueberry..."

Maria Stokes

"I go here one a week sometimes more the gluten free chocolate chip cookies are my favorite. The muffins are great also Pumpkin chip and blueberry are..."

Maurice Collins

"My favorite place. Not only because all of the amazing, and tasty vegan varieties of cookies and cakes, but also, the fact that their coffee cup..."

Franco Castro

"The absolute best vegan or dairy free cupcakes and cinnamon rolls I’ve had anywhere in the world. I have to eat a dairy free diet and Pattycakes..."

Rachel Rhodes

"As of 3/2/2023 still need a meal to enter. Many items gluten free. I think nothing is dairy. I purchased a broad spectrum of their gluten-free..."

Andrew Pitonyak

"Wedding services review: Best. Wedding cake. Ever. Hands-down! Moist, great texture, and tons of flavors to choose from. We loved the huge variety of..."

Nicole Raab

"I had a horrible day running around looking for a vegan cake I was suggested by the Whole Foods to go to patty cake . Parking was so easy there was..."

Destiny zebrah

"***Updated review!*** I have not visited this place since they have moved. Their new location is very accessible, a much bigger parking lot in the..."

Zara Soliday

"They prepared the cake for my best friend’s wedding. It was incredible and their delivery was very prompt. I would definitely recommend for anyone..."

Sara Harmon

"As somebody with lactose and gluten intolerances and a huge sweet tooth, I am thankful for this bakery. Their products are all vegan and some are..."

Rayne Perone

"Went for a cupcake to celebrate my birthday, and there was a selection of cupcakes and cakes titled ‘Scorpio’! 😍 This is my first time at the..."

Imani (animatedpassions)

"Absolutely love this bakery. For medical reasons I had strict diet for a while. They are completely vegan and have very good gluten free options. I..."

Jenae Linville

"Love this! Would never have known the food was vegan, it's just delicious! I had the tollhouse, my friend had the lemon cupcake. Plus, their drinks,..."

Jonathan Halper

"I love Pattycake Bakery! I had them make my wedding cake, and this year I had them make a 4" version for just me and my husband. It was so cute and..."

Julianne Kay

"I ordered my wedding cake here and it did not disappoint! It was beautiful, flavors were perfect, exactly what I wanted. I had a couple people tell..."

Echo Dunn

"The new location was somewhat difficult to see from the road as trees cover the front but it is a lot larger than before and has actual parking in..."

Julia Green

Tasty Dawg

88/100 (1020 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

First Watch

Wheelchair Accessible

"While traveling for work, I came here for lunch with colleagues. I ordered tomato soup expecting a creamy tomato bisque but I got a bowl of what..."

Lindsay McCoy

"Our server, Michaela was attentive and efficient. The food was delicious as always; and out to the table quickly. My companion has been sampling the..."

Melanie Glass

"My favorite first watch location. I don’t know what it is but this location’s food just taste better. I love the environment here and did I..."

Breana Smith

"This breakfast was so delicious, everything was perfectly cooked. The lemony hollandaise perfectly suited the fluffy poached eggs. Excellent..."

Rachel Davis

"Soooooo goooooddd. The multi-grain pancakes were phenomenal. I had 3 and I was sooooooo full. The mimosa actually was the best mimosa I had in a..."

Jarrell Pyro Johnson

"Food was great 😊 Mindy the server did a great..."

Alisha Gillispie

"Traveling through town I was searching for a GREAT breakfast and wasn't sure. Whoa. This is a MUST if you're in the area. I can't recommend it..."

Eric Foster

"I really enjoyed the Pumpkin Spice pancakes today! They give you a bottle of warm syrup. They leave a container of coffee at your table so you can..."

Joshua Cattrell

"I had the Bacado omelet with grits and my wife had the breakfast tacos and everything danced on our taste buds! Yummy! Eric, our server was very..."

Ferman Yoder

"This was my first visit to this location. Was greeted and helped immediately. Noting all the employees were very friendly and courteous to the..."

Tony Guzman

Tatoheads

"Nice drink selection Great happy hours. Friendly staff. Stage for live music, readings, and karaoke. Yummy food made by the Owner..."

Sarah E Carruthers

"Excellent beer selection and wonderful bartenders. Recently opened their own kitchen (used to be Hungarian Butcher) and the menu looks great! French..."

Hannah Brame

"It's a food truck now. I just tried loaded tots but they were delicious. I look forward to exploring more of their menu. Hope they stay in this..."

Jameliah Brown

"Great food and great people This place is a neighbor Hood staple Dan is the man and the food is always on point Drinks are fairly priced and the fun..."

Scott Wasem

"Great little not so dive bar. Live music from local acts. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. I once asked for coffee a Nd the owner went..."

J. Maxx Davis

"Great beer selection. Ohio and national craft beer and food featured. Hands down best tater tots in the world. Relaxed and varied. I love this..."

Michael Trask

"If you want a place that the owner/staff will make you feel welcome everyone is a friend. This is it, you want food and drinks reasonably priced..."

J B

"Great atmosphere with friendly bartender and patrons. Attended trivia night and had a great time. Food is really good too. Not crowded and has a..."

Therp Sajik

"My first time there was great! The food was delicious, and we happened to be there when the owner was there. I personally appreciate meeting the..."

maxwell posival

"First time ever visiting Tatoheads and we had a great experience. The atmosphere was very inviting and the owner was extremely friendly and made..."

Nikki Gardner

The Guild House

88/100 (4346 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"With two arts hotels, multiple arts neighborhoods, three of the nation's most revered major arts institutions (one is a botanical garden), and a..."

Carole Terwilliger Meyers

"This one has more of a high-end Gastropub feel, but still very, very approachable. The food here is quality, and at the end of the day that’s the..."

Another Food Critic

"Of the various Cameron Mitchell Restaurants concepts, The Guild House has always been one of the most interesting to me. Their name nods to the idea..."

Nicholas Dekker

"Stopped here after the Arnold Sports Festival, amazing amazing dinner and dessert. The inside was beautiful as well with a kind staff. 10/10 would go..."

Jennifer Reeder

"Wow not sure were to start.... Giving a 4.0 because it's better then 3.5 wish you could 3.8Went here for a birthday dinner the atmosphere was..."

360fishing

"I hate to echo other reviewers, but the food just does not live up to the atmosphere here. I had high expectations going in, reading the menu with..."

Ashley

"We went for a birthday celebration and had a great meal. The scallops are good, the flatbread app is delicious. The desserts are great, the donuts..."

David

"Cool atmosphere & outstanding food. Friday night, place was packed including the bar. Cocktails were perfect. Enjoyed the brussel sprout appetizer &..."

Mike

"Hands down Cameron Mitchelles best restaurant. The food was AMAZING and the service impeccable. I souls go back again And again and..."

Gina Coreno

"A Hidden Gem: The Guild Restaurant Delights with Unexpectedly Good Food and a Wonderful Atmosphere I had the pleasure of dining at The Guild..."

Katrina Strong Bossettes

"Ambiance was great, presentation was good, service was great. The food itself had good attributes but nothing knocked my socks off like I was..."

Mackenzie Balle

"Went to Guild House for my parents’ 40th anniversary and we had a big party to accommodate - 16. I made a reservation months in advance (since we..."

Jakob W. Plummer

"A bit expensive but nice atmosphere for breakfast or brunch. Decent coffee and good service. We loved the smoked chicken hash. Pancakes were just..."

Henry Foster

"My favorite restaurant in Columbus by miles. Always love bringing new locals in to support this fabulous establishment. The staff and chefs are..."

Jodie Cohen

"Really neat place, with very unique food. We had the wagyu for an appetizer, which in itself will fill you up. For the entree I got the Joyce’s..."

Patrick Joyce

"First time ever at The Guild House and I will be back!! I went for brunch on a Saturday and it wasn't overly busy. The cocktails were delicious! The..."

Carly Kauppila

"I love the interior design of the place and its open space design, classy and elegance in 1. Tables are a little smaller for a group consider they..."

REX ALBA

"I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. We had an amazing experience! The food and drinks were excellent. We had the seasonal cocktail, the local..."

Jonathan Sweetman

"What a spectacular dining experience at The Guild House! Me and my fiancée chose this restaurant to celebrate our 8-year anniversary and everything..."

Corey Boone

"This one came highly recommended, so I had some fairly high expectations and they still managed to exceed them. Loved the Moroccan shrimp, would..."

Muhammad Khalifa

"Solid Fathers Day Brunch reminded me how great the food and atmosphere is here. I had been there for dinner in the past with friends. I see eclectic..."

Mark Westman

"5 stars all the way!!! Wonderful staff, beautifully decorated. Plus Outstanding service. The food was amazing! They honored my request for my booth..."

King Of Spades

"10/10! Amazing, our server Logan was so knowledgeable on the menu & super friendly. Lori is also..."

Rylee Lawson

"Super élégant restaurant. We had the fried oyster mushrooms and the sea bass. Great service. Excellent..."

Fara M (Marco Polo)

"My wife and I enjoyed the guild house for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary and I have to say everything was amazing from the..."

Matthew Bowman

"Spent weekend in Columbus and wanted to try a new place. This place was very good with great service. Our server was knowledgeable and helped us..."

Troy and Rebecca Smith

Papa's Grill

88/100 (1424 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Stopped on a road trip here to have a quick bite. Ordered the burger and bison burger. Both were cooked perfectly but could of used a bit more..."

Alison Strachan

"Good location. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Food was delivered timely. Late dinner due to travel for work. Salmon salad was a good..."

Brenda Maslin

"Papa's Grill is easily my favorite American fare restaurant in Columbus. The ambience is laid back and family-friendly. Their customer service is..."

greendayspongebob1

"Great place to stop when on the I-65 south of Indy. One of the best tasting burger, great fries, onion rings and Cole Slaw! Only one block off the..."

Ed Pizza

"The restaurant was clean and had nice seating. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was excellent! It was a bit pricey so keep..."

Karen Browning

"My husband and I come to Brown County a couple of times a year and always stay in Columbus, at the La Quinta Inn. One of the front desk girls..."

Tara Yoder

"This is one of our "go to" places in Columbus. Food is always excellent! The staff are super friendly. The restaurant including the bathroom always..."

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