Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Columbus

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rusty Bucket - Gahanna

4.8

4.8 (237)

$30 and under

American

Gahanna

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

Top review

Deborah

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

All was great! Always is. Server was very friendly

Domo

4.8

4.8 (144)

$30 and under

Asian

Columbus

About the restaurant

With almost a decade of experience cooking in the finest restaurants and making sushi, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience. Eat what you love at Domo. Come enjoy our fresh sushi and Japanese/Korean dishes.

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Jennifervip

Dined 5 days ago

The happy hour menu cannot be beat with value and variety. I brought three friends who have not been and they all cannot wait to come back. Got the agedashi tofu, edamame (chili soy), gyozas, red dragon roll, and a few other rolls from the HH menu. The regular menu is expansive and very good as well. Highly recommend!

The Eagle Short North

4.8

4.8 (528)

$30 and under

American

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

We start with free range, all-natural Amish chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. It's got a little kick and is served with our house-made hot honey. But we don't stop there - Southern-style sides grace our menu, craft beer flows through our taps, and Blues music pumps through our speakers. At The Eagle, it's all about flying right, eating bird, and curing the Blues.

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Lorivip

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome food! Service was excellent! Will definitely go back again!

Lupo on Arlington

4.8

4.8 (253)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

A chef-driven boutique dining experience in the heart of Old Upper Arlington. Executive Chef Todd Elder prides himself on our constantly changing menu featuring ingredients from local partners at Hershberger Farms, Coast to Local Seafood, Bluescreek Farms, and Mushroom Harvest as well as a selection of globally imported goods. From pintxos, tapas, to entrees, each visit can become a new dining experience. Try a taste of Spain with a paella or go on a journey to Italy with a house-made pasta. Feeling adventurous? Then try a signature dish, slow braised and barbequed Octopus with seasonal pairings. Or stay close to home with a Lupo Smashburger or seasonal salad!

During summer nights relax with a Lupo craft cocktail, glass of wine, or local beer on the patio outfitted by Oakland Park Nursery. Sit indoors and enjoy our cozy dining room, bar, or private Vault Dining Room. There is never any issue with parking at Lupo with our private parking lot next door and plenty of spaces out front!

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Christinevip

Dined 3 days ago

First time at Lupo and won’t be our last! Everything from the service, cocktails, food and dessert was beyond amazing. Can’t wait to come back and experience this quaint place again!!!

Six Hundred Downtown

4.7

4.7 (756)

$30 and under

Italian

Bellefontaine

About the restaurant

Six Hundred Downtown is a good old fashioned pizzeria, the way they used to be and they the way they were meant to be. We feel that pizza making is an art and we strive to create the best pizza we possibly can. We hand spin our pizzas the old fashioned way and we bake our pizzas in an old fashioned brick oven.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

The best new York style brick oven pizza around. Top shelf staff. Cold variety filled drink menu. Make this place your regular.

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Popular dish

Pepperollis

Gallo's Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1121)

$31 to $50

Creole

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

Gallo's Kitchen & Bar features Creole and Italian cuisine. The restaurant's atmosphere is comfortable and friendly, providing a casual yet memorable dining experience. Head Chef, Tommy Gallo's culinary linage has ties to some of the best chefs of New Orleans. Offering a menu comprising of entrées, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and salads, providing fresh and flavorsome meals.

Popular dishes include Seafood Creole, The Daily Sautéed Fish, Ohio Proud Filet Mignon, Gumbo with rice, Chicken Etouffee, Pasta Russo Bolognese, Gallo's House Marinara, and Gallo's. The Daily Specials consists of creations by the restaurant's chefs. It's based on fresh fish, seasonal produce and local beef to provide customers with a unique dining experience.

Gallo's Kitchen also has a bar area known for an expansive wine list, featuring 24 glass pours and over 30 additional bottle listings. The bar also in known for craft cocktails and premium draft and bottled beers.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Maybe my favorite restaurant in the Columbus area. Wonderful experience every time I dine here. Certainly not your run of the mill downtown chain restaurant. Great neighborhoood restaurant with amazing food and top-notch service. Menu has everything from sandwiches, to pasta, to phenomenal seafood and steaks. Great wine selection, really nice hand crafted cocktails. Always has a great bar crowd, or you can choose a more intimate cozy booth. I'd call this place a hidden gem, but it's always busy, so the word is clearly out.

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Popular dish

Seafood Creole

Rusty Bucket - New Albany

4.8

4.8 (362)

$30 and under

American

New Albany

About the restaurant

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Jimvip

Dined 2 days ago

Our dining local favorite…consistently great food and service

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse- Upper Arlington

4.9

4.9 (1494)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the Columbus suburb of Upper Arlington, Hyde Park is conveniently located off State Route 315, 5 minutes from The Ohio State University campus, Ohio Stadium, and 10 minutes from downtown. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features, and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list, and impeccable service are why the Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Upper Arlington has earned legendary status in Central Ohio, as the perennial fine dining choice for intimate dinners, special occasions business and corporate events and small receptions, for over 30 years. Private dining rooms available. Ample self parking.

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Brentvip

Dined 4 days ago

Favorite place for dinner! Especially for special occasions. Always on point with high level of food quality and fantastic service!

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Popular dish

Butcher's 8oz Wagyu Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Steak Woody

CIlantro Latin Fusion

4.9

4.9 (46)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Crown Ridge

About the restaurant

At Cilantro Latin, we are ready to welcome you with open arms and delicious dishes. With fresh ingredients and many combinations, our menu has something for everyone. Don't wait any longer and visit us today!

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Paul

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

Food is amazing. So delicious, and service was excellent. That’s why we keep returning

South Village Grille

4.9

4.9 (1037)

$30 and under

American

German Village

About the restaurant

If you are looking for a place in Columbus, OH where you can kick back and have good food and drinks, drop by South Village Grille. Located in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of German Village, our restaurant boasts a Modern American menu that is rooted in European cooking techniques. We offer a range of dishes that everyone can enjoy, including pizzas, steaks, and fresh oysters.

Our drink selection is among the best in the area. We have an extensive wine list that pairs well with Modern American cuisine. In addition, we offer unique and flavorful cocktails, each of which is designed with a new perspective in mind.

Visit us and taste the South Village Grille difference for yourself. Our restaurant is open every day of the week, and brunch on the weekends. We look forward to having you dine with us.

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Julie

Dined 5 days ago

We love coming to South Village Grille for special occasions, because they always give us the best experience! The food, service, and ambience are all fantastic, and it makes our evening out that much better. The cocktails are creative, and the food menu has so many great options. I love having the option of both the Grille menu, and the sushi menu from Jony's next door.

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