Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Columbus

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Degrees @ Columbus State Community College

5.0

5 (167)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Degrees is a full-service restaurant serving familiar favorites with a gourmet twist. Join us on Columbus State’s campus in the heart of downtown to enjoy carefully crafted food and outstanding hospitality. When you dine at Degrees, you're also supporting the next generation of the hospitality industry. Here, students in our hospitality and culinary arts programs gain valuable experience as they work alongside industry professionals. Degrees is open Monday through Thursday, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Top review

William

Dined 5 days ago

Our first time dining at Degrees, but not our last. Quiet, laid back atmosphere. The food was outstanding. Fish tacos, salad, filet. All excellent. The drinks were delicious as well. I feel bad I have not been here before!

Mazza's

4.8

4.8 (1274)

$30 and under

Italian

Columbus

About the restaurant

Our menu offers a homemade spin on old Italian classics, original family recipes, Pizza and features the Famous Mazza's Salad!

Bar/Lounge/Dining Room/Banquet Room/Catering/Curbside Carryout

Free Wifi

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

Pleasant surroundings, quick service, delicious food. Was very nice.

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.

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Deborah

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

All was great! Always is. Server was very friendly

Rusty Bucket - New Albany

4.8

4.8 (362)

$30 and under

American

New Albany

About the restaurant

Top review

Jimvip

Dined 2 days ago

Our dining local favorite…consistently great food and service

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

Cameron's American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (4688)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Worthington

About the restaurant

Thirty years after opening in 1993, our chef-driven menu still features familiar guest favorites, as well as some brand new ones – all complemented by an expansive award-winning wine list.
There’s always a great reason to celebrate at Cameron’s American Bistro, a Worthington neighborhood favorite.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

We have eaten at Cameron’s since they opened and have never been disappointed.

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.

Top review

Jeffrey

Dined 3 days ago

We had a party of 12, and were seated immediately as people arrived. The server was extremely attentive and even entertaining. We asked him to bring whatever appetizers he thought would be appropriate, and he brought just the right proportions and variety. The food was excellent, and we all enjoyed delicious desserts (but had to take most of them home because we were full). This place has a rat pack vibe that is very cool. The parking lot is dark and the restaurant is hidden, so rely on your GPS to find it. We highly recommend this place to celebrate any occasion.

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Popular dish

Butcher's 8oz Wagyu Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Steak Woody

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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Debvip

Dined 6 days ago

After a wine tasting event, we made reservations here. Excellent choice. Robert was our outstanding server. What a terrific night. Beet Burrata salad and the specialty pizza, delicious! Plus, a specialty cocktail.. This is a gem of a restaurant.

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (1255)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Founded in 1911 as a small ice cream and candy shop in the heart of Downtown Mount Vernon, The Alcove offers the finest dining experience in Central Ohio. Our diverse menu includes steak and seafood favorites as well as our signature Prime Rib of Beef available Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings. Within feet of one-of-a-kind shops, just a block away from The Grand Hotel, across the street from The Woodward Opera House, and a few miles from Kenyon College and the Mount Vernon Nazarene University, our establishment is a great location for gathering with loved ones young, elderly, and in between. Whether you're entertaining or looking to be entertained, The Alcove is the perfect spot for you. | Join us today to experience Casual Elegance. We'll save you a seat. | Reservations and Carry-Out orders may also be made by calling us at 740.392.3076.

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Barbara

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful service. Our server was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the menu.

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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.

Top review

Jeanne

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious! And we were seated promptly- with reservations- on a busy evening!

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Popular dish

Seafood Creole

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