Stories on High

4.7 (430)

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Make a reservation

2 people

May 30, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

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. 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 484-5285
Website
http://www.storiesonhigh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Cross street
High Street between Nationwide and Vine
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Stories on High - Window View Seating
$50.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Thank you for creating a VIP reservation! This reservation ensures you will be seated at one of our premier tables by the windows. Food and beverage minimums are required with this reservation. The minimum spend is $50 per person, prior to tax and gratuity. Please contact us via OpenTable Direct Messaging with any questions.
Stories on High - Rooftop Rally Package for Two
$99.00 per party
Jun 6, 2025 only
Heading to a sporting event or concert? Eliminate the headache of parking and start your pregame off right at Stories on High with our Rooftop Rally Package for Two. For $99, this experience includes valet, a choice of four cocktails or a bottle of wine, and four shared plates consisting of our Wagyu Sliders, Yakitori, Spicy Tuna & Spinach Artichoke Wontons.* *Restrictions apply. Payment is due at the restaurant; tax and gratuity will be added to the final bill. This package is for a maximum of two guests.
Stories on High - Rooftop Rally Package for Two
$99.00 per party
Jun 14, 2025 only
Heading to a sporting event or concert? Eliminate the headache of parking and start your pregame off right at Stories on High with our Rooftop Rally Package for Two. For $99, this experience includes valet, a choice of four cocktails or a bottle of wine, and four shared plates consisting of our Wagyu Sliders, Yakitori, Spicy Tuna & Spinach Artichoke Wontons.* *Restrictions apply. Payment is due at the restaurant; tax and gratuity will be added to the final bill. This package is for a maximum of two guests.

Samba Spritz$17.00
Novo Fogo Private Barrel Cachaça, Campari, Italicus, Acid Adjusted OJ, Beet, Sparkling Wine
Mr. Roboto$16.00
Echo Pineapple Rum, Rhum JM, Romano Amaro, Vermouth, Orange Support, Tiki Bitters
Never Meant$18.00
Middle West Spirits Pumpernickel Rye, House Limoncello, Herbal Liqueur, Ginger, Angostura, Carbonation
Apt. Margarita$18.00
Patron Silver Tequila, Ginger, Gochujang Syrup, Barley, Red Yuzu Koshu, Lime

Martinis

Sake-Tini$18.00
Sake, Haku Vodka, Matchbook Distillery Co. Day Trip Peach Amaro, Lychee, Flowers
Dirty, But Not Dirty Martini$18.00
Olive and Olive Oil Infused Grey Goose Vodka & Bombay Sapphire, Whisper of Vermouth, Saline, Olives
Waltz in Manhattan$17.00
Wild Turkey Rye, PX Sherry, Peychaud’s and Orange Bitters, Saline
Holy Mole$18.00
Watershed Vodka, House Mole Cordial, Benedictine, Cacao

Memories

Volver Volver$18.00
Chili Oil Washed 4 Copas Private Barrel Overproof Reposado Tequila, House Mango & Chamoy Liqueur, Yuzu
Tee Time$16.00
Tres Generaciones Reposado Tequila, House Grape and Lime Liqueur, Ginger Ale, Grapes
One Fish, Two Fish...$18.00
Grey Goose La Poire Vodka, Hibiscus Bitters, Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemonade, Swedish Fish
Maris Magenta$16.00
Roku Gin, Blackberry, Carob, Pomegranate, Lemon

House Classics

Cat Power$17.00
Midori, Ilegal Mezcal, Coconut, Yuzu, Ginger, Cat Ears
Old Fashioned$18.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Demerara, Bitters, Citrus
Reserve Old Fashioned$32.00
Eagle Rare Private Barrel 10yr Bourbon, Demerara, Bitters, Citrus

Alcohol Free Cocktails

Retired Cobbler$12.00
Lyre’s Pink London, Blackberry, Carob, Pomegranate, Lemon
FM Friendly K-Pop Marg$12.00
Lyre’s Agave, Ginger, Gochujang Syrup, Barley, Red Yuzu Koshu, Lime

Sake

Tozai 'Snow Maiden'$17.00
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Konteki 'Pearls of Simplicity'$23.00
- Glass$23.00
- Bottle$92.00
Suginishiki 'Tamasakae'$20.00
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00

Sparkling

Cantine Vitevis Prosecco Romeo Extra Dry$17.00
Glera (Veneto, IT) NV
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Schramsberg 'Mirabelle' Blanc de Blancs$25.00
Chardonnay (North Coast, CA) NV
- Glass$25.00
- Bottle$100.00
Laurent-Perrier 'La Cuvée'$30.00
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, & Pinot Meunier (Champagne, FR) NV
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00

Skin Contact

Mirabeau 'Forever Summer'$16.00
Syrah, Cinsault (Provence, FR) 2023
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Populis$16.00
Field Blend (Richmond, CA) 2023
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00

White

Gaintza Txakolina$16.00
Hondarrabi Zuri, (Getaria, ES) 2022
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Famille Coulon Le Petit Renard Blanco$17.00
Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier (Rhône Valley, FR) 2023
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Boca Barrel$16.00
Pinot Grigio (Veneto, IT) 2023
- Glass$16.00
Seelbach Spätlese$17.00
Riesling (Saar, DE) 2023
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Dubard 'Couer du Mont'$17.00
Sauvignon Blanc (VDF, FR) 2023
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
J. Vineyards$20.00
Chardonnay (Napa, CA) 2023
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00

Red

Les Vignerons D` Estezargues, `Kiffe`$17.00
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan {VDF, FR} 2022
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Catena, Vista Flores$17.00
Malbec {Mendoza, AR} 2020
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Cantina Gambellara$17.00
Pinot Noir {Veneto, IT} 2023
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
La Faggetta Chianti Classico$16.00
Sangiovese {Puglia, IT} 2022
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Unshackled$22.00
Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah {California} 2022
- Glass$22.00
- Bottle$88.00
Martis$25.00
Cabernet Sauvignon {Alexander Valley, CA} 2022
- Glass$25.00
- Bottle$100.00

On Draught

Sapporo Premium Lager$9.00
Hokkaido, JP
Saucy Brew Works. “Juicy A.S.A.P.” I.P.A.$9.00
Cleveland, OH

Bottled

Brasserie Meteor, Pilsner$9.00
France 12oz
Kiuchi Brewery Hitachino White Nest, Spiced Wheat Ale$14.00
Japan 12oz
Rodenbach Grand Cru$13.00
Belgium 330ml
Tepache Sazon Pineapple & Cinamon Tepache$12.00
Mexico 375ml
Wolf’s Ridge “Hinoki”, Lager$8.00
Ohio 12oz
Butcher and the Brewer, Albino Stout$8.00
Ohio 12oz
Little Fish “Cleft” Sour Peach Ale$30.00
Ohio 375ml
Bitburger Drive Non-Alcoholic$9.00
Germany 330ml
Aval “Gold” Cider$9.00
France

Robata Skewers

Baby Corn$7.00
Habanero Mayo, Cheese Sauce, Japanese Pickles, Togarashi
Asparagus$7.00
Miso, Mustard & Pickle Juice Sauce
Tiger Shrimp$12.00
Coconut Curry Sauce
Duck$16.00
Orange Hoisin Sauce, Corn Flakes, Togarashi, Cilantro
Yakitori$9.00
Chicken Thigh, Miso Buffalo Glaze, Wasabi Ranch Dressing
Wagyu Skirt Steak$16.00
Allumette Potatoes, Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce

Cold Appetizers

Smashed Avocado$12.00
Pork Belly Bites, Crispy Wonton, Togarashi, Pickled Onions, Cilantro
Hamachi Ceviche$12.00
Agave Dressing, Avocado, Persian Cucumber, Togarashi
Scallop Crudo$24.00
Salmon Roe, Ponzu Citric Sauce, Sesame Seeds, Togarashi, Spring Onions
Salmon Tartar Crispy Taquitos$17.00
Avocado, Scallions, Salmon Roe, Sesame Seeds
Spicy Tuna$12.00
Crispy Rice, Kimchi Masago Mayo
Steak Frites$15.00
Wagyu Tartar, Ponzu Sauce, Caviar, Hash Brown

Hot Appetizers

Rock Shrimp Tempura$14.00
Gochujang Bloody Mary Sauce
Spinach & Artichoke Wontons$8.00
Grain Mustard Soy Sauce
Wagyu Spring Roll$12.00
Japanese Hot Honey Mustard Sauce
Brined Fried Chicken Bites$12.00
Chicken Thigh, Comeback Sauce, Smashed Cucumber Salad
Beef Sliders$12.00
Wagyu, Kimchi, Cheddar, Asian Dressing, Hawaiian Rolls
BBQ Pork Bao$12.00
Hoisin BBQ Sauce, House Smoked Pork Shoulder, Carter’s Steam Bao Buns

Sashimi

Hamachi$18.00
Yellowtail
Sake$16.00
Salmon
Maguro$20.00
Tuna

Special Nigiri

Hotate$8.00
Scallop + Preserved Lemon
Kuruma Ebi$9.00
Tiger Shrimp (by the piece) + Black Garlic Soy Sauce
Maguro$8.00
Tuna + Serrano Chile + Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce
Hamachi$12.00
Yellowtail + Caviar
Wagyu$18.00
Wagyu + Caviar + Truffle

Sugar High

Good Fortune$10.00
NY Style Cheesecake, Raspberry Coulis, Giant Fortune Cookie
Baked Alaska$12.00
Honey Ginger Sponge Cake, Calamansi Curd, Basil Ice Cream, Meringue
Blood Orange Brownie$12.00
White Chocolate Umeshu Sauce

What 430 people are saying

Stories on High 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Best Ambiance
Columbus
Great for scenic views
Columbus
Best Ambiance
Columbus
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stories on High offers "fantastic views" of Columbus, creating a memorable backdrop for any occasion. With a "creative bar menu" and "phenomenal" food, it's perfect for a date or a night out with friends. While small plates are the focus, the "tremendous service" and "authentic hospitality" shine throughout the experience.

430 Reviews

L
Lori
Columbus15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and cocktails! Great view! Took excellent care of my party’s nut allergy.
Stories on HighResponded on April 30, 2025
Hey Lori, Thank you so much for such a kind review! We're also glad to know that you took care of your nut allergy. We strive to provide excellent service, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you and your party back soon! Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
n
nicole
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was prrfect! From beginning beginning to end! My husband was happy.
Stories on HighResponded on April 19, 2025
Glad to hear both you and your husband were satisfied! Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review Nicole! We look forward to seeing you both again soon! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
T
Tallia VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Amazing small plates and a view that can’t be beat. Large dinner plates and sides are not offered, so bear that in mind when booking. Drink selection is fantastic. Was hoping for a more special experience as we were going to celebrate a birthday, and though notes were left, nothing special was done from a service or dining perspective. However, for a date night or night on the town with friends, highly recommend.
Stories on HighResponded on April 19, 2025
Hi Tallia, Thank you for your review and for choosing Stories on High for your special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our small plates and the view. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed our drink selection and found our bar a great place to catch up with friends. However, we're sorry to hear that your experience didn't match your expectations. We strive to make every visit a memorable one, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable and we will certainly use it to improve our service and dining experience. We hope to see you again soon for a more special and memorable experience! Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
E
Eric
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic night after dinner at Stories. The place is fantastic. The best views in and of Columbus. Tremendous service. Creative bar menu. Excellent staff from management to severs to security. Everyone is hospitable but in a truly authentic way. It’s in a hotel but it’s not a “hotel bar”. It’s hip, bold, and humble all at the same time.
Stories on HighResponded on April 12, 2025
Eric, thank you for the love! It's great to know that you enjoyed the view alongside our excellent service team. We strive to create a unique and authentic experience for our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
K
Kaela
Omaha1 review
2.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service and service were lackluster compared to the price.
Is this helpful?
M
Mel
Columbus12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice view of the beautiful city of Columbus . The cocktails were delicious.
Stories on HighResponded on April 12, 2025
Hey Mel, Thank you for leaving such a positive review of our bar! We hope to have you back again soon for another cocktail! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
W
Wesley
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience. The food was phenomenal. Service was outstanding!
Stories on HighResponded on April 5, 2025
Wesley, Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate such enthusiasm for what we strive to do. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
J
Julie
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect dinner and location for our special occasion.
Stories on HighResponded on March 26, 2025
We look forward to seeing you again Julie! We'd be happy to host you for any special event in the future! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
E
Elena
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a date or to get together with friends in Downtown Columbus; beautiful lights of the city from the 28th floor, where the bar is located. It’s also convenient if you stay at Hilton. We enjoyed a variety of mini portions of food we ordered and found the presentation interesting. All food tasted too salty for me personally, but it didn’t spoil the overall impression. Highly recommend to stop at this bar.
Stories on HighResponded on April 5, 2025
Hello Elena, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique view of Columbus and the ambiance we provide. Your feedback about the food being too salty is noted and will be shared with our culinary team. We're glad to know that you'd recommend us and that you had a great time at Stories on High. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience for a birthday. Had birthday menus and free desert. Was a great time. FYI parking is a pain but that’s the deal anywhere in the short north.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Stories on High is rated 4.7 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

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

Home
United States
Columbus

Make a reservation

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
High Street between Nationwide and Vine
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.storiesonhigh.com/
Phone number
(614) 484-5285

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Stories on High

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Stories on High - Window View Seating

Stories on High - Rooftop Rally Package for Two

Stories on High - Rooftop Rally Package for Two

Uncategorised

Music

Samba Spritz$17.00

Mr. Roboto$16.00

Never Meant$18.00

Apt. Margarita$18.00

Martinis

Sake-Tini$18.00

Dirty, But Not Dirty Martini$18.00

Waltz in Manhattan$17.00

Holy Mole$18.00

Memories

Volver Volver$18.00

Tee Time$16.00

One Fish, Two Fish...$18.00

Maris Magenta$16.00

House Classics

Cat Power$17.00

Old Fashioned$18.00

Reserve Old Fashioned$32.00

Alcohol Free Cocktails

Retired Cobbler$12.00

FM Friendly K-Pop Marg$12.00

Sake

Tozai 'Snow Maiden'$17.00

Konteki 'Pearls of Simplicity'$23.00

Suginishiki 'Tamasakae'$20.00

Sparkling

Cantine Vitevis Prosecco Romeo Extra Dry$17.00

Schramsberg 'Mirabelle' Blanc de Blancs$25.00

Laurent-Perrier 'La Cuvée'$30.00

Skin Contact

Mirabeau 'Forever Summer'$16.00

Populis$16.00

White

Gaintza Txakolina$16.00

Famille Coulon Le Petit Renard Blanco$17.00

Boca Barrel$16.00

Seelbach Spätlese$17.00

Dubard 'Couer du Mont'$17.00

J. Vineyards$20.00

Red

Les Vignerons D` Estezargues, `Kiffe`$17.00

Catena, Vista Flores$17.00

Cantina Gambellara$17.00

La Faggetta Chianti Classico$16.00

Unshackled$22.00

Martis$25.00

On Draught

Sapporo Premium Lager$9.00

Saucy Brew Works. “Juicy A.S.A.P.” I.P.A.$9.00

Bottled

Brasserie Meteor, Pilsner$9.00

Kiuchi Brewery Hitachino White Nest, Spiced Wheat Ale$14.00

Rodenbach Grand Cru$13.00

Tepache Sazon Pineapple & Cinamon Tepache$12.00

Wolf’s Ridge “Hinoki”, Lager$8.00

Butcher and the Brewer, Albino Stout$8.00

Little Fish “Cleft” Sour Peach Ale$30.00

Bitburger Drive Non-Alcoholic$9.00

Aval “Gold” Cider$9.00

Robata Skewers

Baby Corn$7.00

Asparagus$7.00

Tiger Shrimp$12.00

Duck$16.00

Yakitori$9.00

Wagyu Skirt Steak$16.00

Cold Appetizers

Smashed Avocado$12.00

Hamachi Ceviche$12.00

Scallop Crudo$24.00