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Arch City Tavern
Price: Moderate•Grill•4.8(193)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.Butcher & Rose
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(898)There's a place where legend intertwines with reality. A paradoxical union between power & elegance; craft & creativity. An unparalleled steakhouse experience brought to you by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. This iconic location on Broad Street in Downtown Columbus showcases a harmonious blend of beauty and brawn with a playful, modern flair. We are delighted to introduce: Butcher & Rose - Now Open
Bristol Republic
Price: Moderate•Barbecue•4.7(594)Welcome to Bristol Republic!
Nestled in the heart of the Short North, Bristol Republic is a locally owned, Nashville inspired bar and restaurant serving up competition quality BBQ smoked in-house daily, ice cold craft beer, over 150 rare Bourbon and Whiskeys from well-known and independent distilleries across the country and live music (Friday & Saturday)! We are open Thursday-Sunday. Join us Saturday & Sunday mornings from 10am-3pm for our famous Southern Brunch! Menus can be found at our website.Chile Verde
Price: Moderate•Mexican / Southwestern•4.7(59)For more than 32 years, our local independent restaurant has been dedicated to bringing the flavor of New Mexico to Central Ohio. This cuisine takes extraordinary people, passion and effort to create. Our homemade, New Mexican family recipes blend the rich history of Native American, Spanish and Anglo traditions. The basis for these recipes is certified green and red chile imported from Albuquerque. From family gatherings to any special occasion, our loyal staff is committed to serving you. From our family in New Mexico and Columbus, to yours, we thank you for dining local. Located just across from Polaris Mall.
Alqueria
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(100)Alqueria is a restaurant located in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. It offers refined rustic dining in a comfortable setting. The menu features a variety of dishes, including braised meats, charcuterie, cheeses and seafood. The restaurant is located in an over 100-year-old building in the University district.['plas]
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(681)We are an approachable, fine dining restaurant in the Short North Arts District, offering a diverse menu rooted in classic culinary traditions and cultivated with modern innovation, specializing in house-made charcuterie and cheeses, vegan butchery, craft cocktails, and fine wine.
[‘plas] provides a memorable guest experience by executing innovative interpretations of culinary classics in a modern rustic environment, accompanied by elevated service and personable staff.
Stories on High
Price: Very Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(421)Stories on High is an age restricted venue. 21+ for entry.
The tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, Stories on High towers 28 stories over High Street, providing panoramic views of downtown Columbus – ideal for date night! This upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates led by Executive Chef Sebastian LaRocca. While reservations are encouraged, guests are welcome to walk in to experience seating in our bar area as well as our beautiful terraces, weather permitting.RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,103)The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Columbus, a 55,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine beneath a glass-and-steel atrium amidst trickling fountains, trellised London plane trees and glimmering chandeliers.
For group dining inquiries, please email: columbushospitality@rh.com
Mazza's
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(1,315)Our menu offers a homemade spin on old Italian classics, original family recipes, Pizza and features the Famous Mazza's Salad!
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Free WifiBendi Wok n' Bar - German Village
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.8(179)Asian-Fusion Cuisine located on the cusp of German Village and Old Town East, Columbus and coming soon to New Albany.
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- SStephenColumbus •39 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOutstanding meal Service was top knot Food was wonderfulMore infoJeff Ruby's Steakhouse - ColumbusPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- JJustineVIPEdmonton / Northern Alberta •8 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis restaurant would stand out anywhere in the world. Simply everything was five star: decor, ambience, food, drinks, price, service, everything! Perfect night!More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
- FFloVIPColumbus •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoBest happy hour ever! And a chef's kiss to the scallops chef...always a winner, never disappoints.More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- TTeresaVIPCincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoLove Cap City! Every single visit. My favorite item on the menu is the salmon.More infoCap City Fine Diner & Bar - GrandviewPrice: Moderate• American• Grandview Heights•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerColumbus •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 19, 2025Always 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
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American travelers have chosen Columbus as their favorite place to visit in the Midwest, and the food scene is a major reason why so many people are flocking to this great city. From classic, upscale bistros to relaxed restaurants serving modern cuisine, diners can find just about anything they are craving in this hip metropolitan area. Are you in the mood for ethnic eats? Try some authentic Filipino cuisine, traditional Tibetan cooking or excellent Mexican flavors, all of which can be easily found in Columbus. Locals love goetta, a delicious meat-and-grain sausage that was popularized by the area's German immigrants, and the fried bologna sandwich is another beloved regional menu item.
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Child friendly restaurants in Columbus include Spaghetti Warehouse - Columbus, Dave & Buster's - Hilliard (Columbus) and Mazza's
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