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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,393)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.Forno Kitchen and Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,942)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!
Martini Modern Italian
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(5,048)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.Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,120)Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Positioned at the gateway of the Short North arts & entertainment district, Hyde Park is located adjacent to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and a short walk from the major downtown hotels, North Market, and Nationwide Arena. 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 Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Columbus Ohio’s “go-to” fine-dining restaurant choice and place to be impressed, for convention goers, business meetings, corporate events, intimate dinners & special occasions. Private event rooms available; heated covered outdoor dining; valet parking offered - $10
The Pearl - Short North
Price: Expensive•Gastro Pub•4.8(5,945)Cameron Mitchell’s, The Pearl Short North, is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern. White exposed brick, original hard wood floors, over-sized iron beams and windows that open to High Street complete this unique gastropub, located in the Short North Arts District.Service Bar
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(664)Humbly innovative. Fueled by a passion to draw deeper connections between food and spirits, Service Bar delivers an experience that is refreshingly innovative, much of that due to carefully placed hints of nostalgic flavors and techniques. Housed in Middle West Spirits, one of Ohio’s first craft distilleries, the stunning main dining room is both intimate in size and lively in energy.
Full dinner service is available first-come first-serve at the main bar, and by reservation at a variety of smaller individual tables that accommodate 2-6 guests.
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- SSarahCincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLoved the vibe in here. Service was great too and food even better!More infoSoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.7
- GGraham and PauletteVIPColumbus •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAlways a wonderful experience and loved our server.More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways a magical time at Marcella’s! Especially if you can score a picturesque seat by the window 😉✨More infoMarcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- NNicholasColumbus •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoHad a little date night with the missus. Very nice environment. Enjoyed our time.More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
- CCassieColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoAlways a great place to the oysters are amazing and you never leave hungry.More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• 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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