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South Village Grille, Columbus, OH

South Village Grille

4.8 (1117)
$30 and under
American
197 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    German Village
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,117 people are saying

South Village Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Neighborhood gem

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Neighborhood gem

  • Columbus

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Village Grille offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." The menu is diverse, featuring both elevated pub food and sushi. Patrons rave about the attentive staff and creative cocktails, while the "meatballs are phenomenal." Happy Hour is a highlight with well-priced options.
1,117 Reviews
  1. Amanda VIP

    Columbus7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server seemed to be deeply unhappy to be there. Not welcoming and appeared annoyed to be doing his job. I get it—work can suck. And it’s not as enjoyable a meal with a stoic to grumpy waiter.

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  2. James VIP

    Cleveland13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The hostess tried three times to seat us at noisy tables in busy areas after we requested a quiet table in our reservation. There were quieter tables, but the hostess said they were reserved. We didn’t even ask. The restaurant was extremely noisy and much of that was due to loud employee conversation. The food and waiter were very good, house pour wine below average. This place is clicky, one has to be known to get a good table and, even then, the employees ruin everyone’s meal with loud, personal conversation.

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  3. Lydia

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to this place before prom and lowkey had more fun than at prom. Would recommend!

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  4. C VIP

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful late lunch experience with our out of town guests. Lunch menu is just as varied as dinner and provides a range of light lunch options including salads, sandwiches and, pizzas. Buttery Lemon cake was a great finishing to the afternoon.

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  5. Kate

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greta food, good vibe & super accommodating! I had my baby and stroller with me and they were able to seat is out of the way and move a chair. We also accidentally order off the regular menu and not the brunch menu and they still went ahead and made our order. The food was AMAZING and the vibe was cozy.

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  6. Bill VIP

    Cleveland148 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, great service and food! This was our first time here and our party of 4 all enjoyed the apps, entrees and dessert. There’s also a full bar with a nice cocktail and wine list and parking was surprisingly easy on a Saturday evening.

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  7. Gloria

    Central Coast10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were told that everything on the menu was good, and everything we ordered pretty much was (shrimp Alfredo, chicken Caesar salad) with the exception of the sweetness on the pizza (my husband doesn’t eat many sweets) and the cheesecake being too cold to eat (hadn’t thawed completely) but was good the next day! Our waiter was very pleasant as well!

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  8. Charles

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small local bar atmosphere. Old wooden decor layout. Street parking was not an issue on a Monday night.

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  9. Richard VIP

    Columbus64 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love the South Village Grill. However, it was good as always but we were limited to a 3 course brunch. Each course had only with 3 choices per course. I didn’t know it would be a fixed menu. I realize it was Easter Sunday, but was never informed about the special menu. I would have appreciated a heads up.

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  10. Kathy

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and would definitely go again Thanks for a nice evening

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FAQs

South Village Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 826-0491.

South Village Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 1117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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197 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    German Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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