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1. Forno Kitchen and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2860)
Price: Moderate
• American • Short North - Arena District
Booked 67 times today
Located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Forno offers the best atmosphere and contemporary cuisine in the city, with alluring views of our custom stone-fire oven and High Street happenings. An unrivaled Happy Hour includes hand-crafted drinks, wine by the glass, Ohio drafts, signature pizzas and sharables. Stop in and see why we’ve been ranked as one of Forbes Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America! Please call us at 614-469-0053 to make a reservation!
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2. The Whitney House
4.6
Exceptional(2188)
Price: Moderate
• American • Worthington
Booked 22 times today
Located in downtown Old Worthington, The Whitney House serves made from scratch, refined yet rustic, American comfort food. We utilize fresh and local ingredients and constantly look for new and innovative ways to serve our community.The Whitney House pays homage to the homes and kitchens in our past that welcomed all, treated everyone like family and offered drinks and food made with love.We opened the Whitney House because we love our mothers. Our menu is based on the glory days of Sunday dinners when the entire family would pile into the dining room (and the living room if we ran out of chairs) to sit, catch up and enjoy a delicious meal together.We want for you to feel at home when you stop by the Whitney House. We are looking forward to serving you!We offer Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday 4-6pm in our TavernOur patio is open and is sat on a first come, first serve basis and weather permitting.
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3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus
4.8
Exceptional(5119)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District
Booked 64 times today
Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.
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4. Pelino’s Pasta
4.6
Exceptional(1017)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Columbus
Booked 12 times today
Chef Vinny Pelino serves up authentic, handmade pasta dishes using local, organic, and imported Italian ingredients. You won't want to miss our fresh pasta, including our famous Cacio e Pepe served tableside in a 60lb wheel of Pecorino Romano DOP cheese! With a monthly changing chef’s tasting menu, there is always something new to enjoy!
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5. Martini Modern Italian
4.8
Exceptional(4940)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Short North - Arena District
Booked 36 times today
Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations & progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the Short North Arts District across from the Convention Center, Martini is just minutes away from the Arena District & is open nightly for dinner.
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6. Gallo's on High
4.7
Exceptional(458)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbus
Booked 3 times today
Gallos on High is an upscale-casual eatery featuring from scratch fare. Serving pan-seared steaks, pastas, and other Italian dishes including fresh flatbreads and seafood. Cozy ambiance with an extensive wine list and a variety of craft signature cocktails.
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7. SoCal Kitchen + Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2264)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Columbus
Booked 19 times today
SoCal Kitchen + Bar (formerly Del Mar SoCal Kitchen) is a full-service restaurant, offering the best of California-inspired dishes and cocktails. The restaurant pays homage to a SoCal Kitchen with “good food, good vibes and good times to remember.”The talented culinary team led by Executive Chef Mike Fick, is fanatical about freshness and uses only the best fare from the farm, garden and sea. The restaurant also has a heavy focus on vegetarian and gluten free options. SoCal Kitchen + Bar offers Brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.
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8. The Guild House - Columbus
4.8
Exceptional(3873)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbus
Booked 51 times today
The Guild House is an artisan eatery featuring creative American cuisine available for dinner. We proudly source locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Our chefs collaborate to create seasonal offerings that are regionally and globally inspired, all with artistic technique in an energetic and inviting space. Our wine list includes wines from around the world that are diverse and carefully selected, and our bar chefs craft fresh squeezed juices and spirits with skillful passion. Repurposed wood, local art and contemporary accents lend to The Guild House’s cosmopolitan character – suitable for revelry or relaxation.
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9. The Capital Grille - Columbus
4.7
Exceptional(110)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Columbus
Booked 39 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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10. Goodale Station
4.4
Awesome(814)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbus
Booked 12 times today
Located on the rooftop of the Canopy by Hilton in Downtown Columbus. The views are spectacular with two patios furnished with fire pits and dining tables. Our menus are driven by the local bounty of Ohio and the Midwest to produce creative New American Cuisine. Executive Chef Jonathan Olson works with local farmers to bring beauty and creativity into the kitchen. The innovation doesn't stop with the culinary program! Our knowledgeable and experienced bartenders are driven to create unique signature cocktails as well as staying true to the classics. Our goal is to create bold and flavorful dishes that rotate throughout the seasons as well as a curated cocktail menu. We highly recommend making reservations to ensure your experience is superb.

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  • Sarahvip
    Columbus •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was amazing as always, and the happy hour deals are the best! The server was kind and the kitchen staff were very careful and conscious of food allergies in our party. We’ll be back!
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    Forno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District
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    4.7
  • Cynthia
    Columbus •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My partner & I came in for dinner before a show. We were seated next to a family & asked to move a table down to a more isolated table which wasn’t a problem. My cocktail was the Venetian Sunset (perfectly fruity and delicious). I ordered Branzino which was phenomenal. Seasoned perfectly and the potatoes on it were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Delicious. My Partner got the Lamb Pappardelle, which she enjoyed but said was well seasoned (a teeny tiny bit too salty, wishes she had more noodles to balance out the sauce but I just gave her some of my potatoes instead which worked out nicely. For dessert we ordered the Lemon Cassata which was elevated and delicious. It reminded me of lemon bars but even better with the layers of cake and lemon. We loved it and left full. Our server (Our Server, Eric, burned his hand serving the Pappardelle from the hot pot & we thanked him for his sacrifice of comfort.) Eric was an amazing server, wasn’t overbearing and allowed us to enjoy our meal in peace. Would definitely return!
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    Martini Modern ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Short North - Arena District
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    4.8
  • Amrinder
    Columbus •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing food.
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    Pelino’s PastaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Columbus
    •
    4.6
  • Jonathanvip
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Michael took very good care of us. He was attentive and very versed in the menu. They do sushi better than any steakhouse I have been to. The tuna app pictured was great. The pork wings pictured were great. Steak Burrow is spicy, perfectly cooked, and high quality steak. Wish they had a store in Detroit!
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    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - ColumbusPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Short North - Arena District
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    4.8
  • Jeffvip
    Columbus •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    our waitress was outstanding. one meal was exceptional, the other good but not great.
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    The Whitney HousePrice: Moderate• American• Worthington
    •
    4.6

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