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- SSarahColumbus •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had the best meal and service. All of our food was excellent and our server was amazing. She was friendly, knowledgeable and timed the whole meal perfectly.More infoSoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe lamb chops were the star of the meal. Cooked to perfection, they were beautifully seared on the outside, creating a delightful crust that locked in the juices. Each bite was tender and succulent, with a rich flavor that was enhanced by a delicate blend of spices. The seasoning was spot on, allowing the natural flavor of the lamb to shine while adding just the right amount of warmth and depth. The presentation was equally impressive, with the chops elegantly arranged on the plate, garnished with fresh herbs that added a pop of color.More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
- NNikolaColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoIf you’re gluten free - this is a great restaurant to visit!! Basically everything on the menu (with some exceptions) could be made gluten free, and they even offered a GF bread which was delicious. And the nice part about this also was the fact that they didn’t up charge for GF options like many other places I’ve gone to do!! It’s the little things that make the experience so much better.More infoMarcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- MMarcoColumbus •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThis visit was kind of different. It was my 2nd time coming here and of course we were served nicely. Although I noticed the food was very salty. I had wine so it's kind of helping with that but it literally stings our tongue. We got the burger, wings, thai mussels and clam chowder. Overall it was nice, except for that salty food.More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- MMaryColumbus •15 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoOur waitress was amazing! She was very attentive, made great suggestions, & went above & beyond for our birthday celebration. We recommend the eggplant parmesan, margherita pizza, arancini, and the Berry Blast cocktail. The birthday girl got a free dessert & a spiked strawberry with a huge “sparkler” lit up to commemorate the evening. This was our first time here & we will be back!More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.8
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The Short North - Arena District is abuzz on game nights with hungry visitors on their way to or from watching the Columbus Clippers, the Columbus Blue Jackets or concerts at Nationwide arena. Office workers seeking plenty of flavor walk to the neighborhood restaurants in search freshly prepared vegan and vegetarian dishes along with plenty of seafood. The neighborhood tempts the palate with an array of ethnic cuisine, including Somali and Mexican food. One place to taste a little bit of everything is at the Columbus North Market. Dozens of vendors sell their specialties, and there is a seating area upstairs.
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