Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Columbus

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Updated December 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 (168)

$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

Samantha

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

We loved our experience! The menu options were great, the food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly. Definitely plan to return!

CIlantro Latin Fusion

4.9

4.9 (48)

$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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JaneVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Wonderful restaurant with excellent food and drinks. We stopped after the Ohio State Michigan game and everything was just top-notch.

Cameron's American Bistro

4.8

4.8 (4704)

$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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Allison

Dined 1 day ago

My husband and I visited Cameron's American Bistro for a night out. We were not disappointed. We were warmly greeted upon our entry and quickly escorted to our seat. Our server quickly came over with our menus and gave us just enoigh time to look it over and order our cocktails, appetizer and meals. We started our evening with a Cucumber Smash cocktail and a Pinot noir, which were both delicious. We had the fried calamari for an appetizer, the pan seared salmon special and walleye for our meal. The pan seared salmon was served over some roasted veggies and sweet potato gnocchi. The salmon was super crispy and delicious, while the gnocchi were soft and tasty! The walleye was cooked perfectly. The crab meat and mashed potatoes the fish was served with were delicious. Our server was fantastic! We will definitely be returning!

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse- Upper Arlington

4.8

4.8 (1517)

$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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Candace

Dined 3 days ago

The service was exceptional and the food outstanding. A very nice atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Steak Woody

Popular dish

Butcher's 8oz Wagyu Filet Mignon

South Village Grille

4.9

4.9 (1049)

$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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David

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing service from Jennifer!! Fantastic food, an overall great experience ‼️

Rusty Bucket - New Albany

4.8

4.8 (373)

$30 and under

American

New Albany

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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JimVIP

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Our very favorite dining local experience with consistently great food and winter cozy atmosphere

Arch City Tavern

4.8

4.8 (178)

$30 and under

Grill

Columbus

About the restaurant

Arch City Tavern is a contemporary gastropub located in the heart of the Short North. Guests can stop in for lunch, dinner & late night to enjoy local craft beer, seasonal cocktails and recipes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Make sure to check out the decor and 20-foot pencil drawing of Old Columbus for a taste of the area's history. Come visit us for Happy Hour M-F 3-6:00pm and weekend brunch Sat & Sun 11am-3pm.

Reservations are limited. We save a majority of our tables for walk-in seating. Reservations are available before and after OSU Football games, but not during. For reservations of 12+ people, please email archcitytavern@gmail.com.

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Ben

Dined 6 days ago

Olivia our server was the best server I’ve ever had in any dining experience. Super friendly, super quick, and always around to check on us. Food was top notch and her recommendation of the bison burger was perfect.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Dublin

4.8

4.8 (1379)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Dublin

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 Dublin just off Route 161 at I-270, Hyde Park is minutes from all Dublin-area hotels, Old Dublin, Coffman Park, and the legendary Muirfield Village Golf Club. 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 exceptional service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is the ultimate fine-dining choice for special gatherings, intimate dinners, corporate events & business meetings. Private dining rooms available. Complimentary valet parking offered.

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Kiley

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful holiday experience. Excellent food and staff - perfect evening.

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Popular dish

Lobster Tail

Lindey's

4.9

4.9 (9116)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

German Village

About the restaurant

Lindey's has been consistently voted one of Columbus' top restaurants for the past 38 years, and has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, the New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, The BigTen Network and the book "As the Tables Turn" by Sue Doody & Michael Rosen.

Lindey's is a high-energy, white tablecloth restaurant serving the finest American cuisine in an upper east side New York bistro setting. Nestled in historic German Village, the design incorporates original artwork, bentwood chairs, copper topped bars and hardwood floors. With its exciting and vibrant atmosphere, Lindey's has three main dining rooms, three private party rooms and an award winning outdoor courtyard that has been voted one of the top 100 patios in America by OpenTable.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Addison, our server was fantastic! Food delicious as always.

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4.8

4.8 (1139)

$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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MichaelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic as always! Great meal to kick off the holiday season.

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