The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro

4.7

3429 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

The Refectory's relaxed and quiet pace presents an evening of elegant dining. At the heart of the dining experience are the culinary creations directed by Chef Richard, a native of Lyon, France, who studied under chef Paul Bocuse. The exceptional contemporary American cuisine and classic French cuisine is complemented by a world-class wine cellar encompassing over 700 selections. An experienced and knowledgeable staff and the personal touch of owner Kamal Boulos, complete the gracious yet unpretentious service that enhances a memorable evening. Our commitment to excellence in presenting each guest with the finest cuisine and service possible makes The Refectory the perfect setting for an important business dinner, a special celebration, or simply to treat yourself to an elegant dining experience! Thank you for choosing The Refectory!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Lounge opens Monday - Friday at 4:30 Friday - Saturday from 5:00pm Sunday closed, but we do open for Mother's Day and Easter Sunday
Phone number
(614) 451-9774
Website
http://www.refectory.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Richard Blondin
Catering
The Refectory Catered to your home or office. Each event is personally planned by owner Kamal Boulos and Chef Richard Blondin. Please call 614-451-9774 ask for Kamal
Private party facilities
The Refectory offers 2 private dining rooms, one seating up to 20 & the other up to 50 guests. A semi-private dining room is also available accommodating up to 16 guests. AV equipment is available.
Private party contact
Kamal Boulos or David Cotter: (614) 451-9774

Location
1092 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH 43220
Neighborhood
Columbus
Cross street
Just west of Route 315
Parking details
Ample parking available in the on-site private lot.
Entertainment
Each month, The Refectory Jazz Dinner Club presents a Four-Course Dinner with Live Jazz Show. The seating is very limited; These events are very popular!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
2.1Value

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3,429 Reviews

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johnv
Minneapolis
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food and service. Prefer the main dining room rather than the bar pub area.
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Lem267
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous dinner! Thank you so much. The food and service were impeccable and we look forward to returning. Highly recommended.
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TJ1313
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and I could not be any happier with the service.
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Sami
Columbus
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This review isn't meant for our March reservation but a reservation we had in November 2020 (I'm not sure why it's not showing up here on my account). Refectory is one of our favorite restaurants in Columbus. We always have exceptional service (we usually have Joseph who we love!) and the overall atmosphere is one of a kind. We usually always come for special events, bring our family to enjoy what the Refectory has to offer and usually come for the outstanding food. During our November experience, we were pretty disappointed in the new menu. They were more tapas-like plates which is fine but definitely priced higher for the portion size. Not that that is a bad thing, but for us we always loved the original menu: the duo filets, the dover sole, the pistachio dessert. These were items we always looked forward to and the reason we made the reservation in November for my birthday. I understand if certain ingredients are hard to come by due to COVID relations; however, we didn't care for the new menu at all. Everything else was top notch as always; however, we will likely not be back until the original menu and original classics come back. Looking forward to that day!
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Orca
Columbus
112 reviews
5.0
112 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the nicest meals that I’ve had there over many years.
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LasagnaLover
Columbus
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily the best restaurant in Columbus. This visit was excellent in every way.
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GF1Doc
Columbus
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
THE BEST restaurant in Columbus! We love it for annual big events like special birthdays. Thank you for your kindness, great food, help with wine selection, and always making us feel welcomed and like we belong.
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CMJR
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining experience from start to finish.
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MargaretO
Columbus
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our first disappointing experience. The service was awkwardly slow. We are fine with a slower paced dining experience but we sat for 1/2 hour after we finished our salad for anyone to stop by and clear the table . No one ever asked if we would like a 2nd drink. The food was unremarkable (antelope for my husband and the red snapper for me) . Rather bland. Dessert was the pear tart and it was wonderful, but sad to spend $200 on dinner and walk away thinking it was disappointing.
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Easterbunny46
Columbus
130 reviews
vip
5.0
130 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding. It was a perfect celebration of my mother's 104th birthday. She specifically chose the Refectory because Dover Sole is always on the menu. She was not disappointed! The tableside preparation was perfect. Dessert was also a lovely surpise from the restaurant.
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1092 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH 43220

Additional information

Cross street
Just west of Route 315
Neighborhood
Columbus
Hours of operation
Lounge opens Monday - Friday at 4:30 Friday - Saturday from 5:00pm Sunday closed, but we do open for Mother's Day and Easter Sunday
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Ample parking available in the on-site private lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Blondin
Entertainment
Each month, The Refectory Jazz Dinner Club presents a Four-Course Dinner with Live Jazz Show. The seating is very limited; These events are very popular!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.refectory.com/
Phone number
(614) 451-9774
Catering
The Refectory Catered to your home or office. Each event is personally planned by owner Kamal Boulos and Chef Richard Blondin. Please call 614-451-9774 ask for Kamal
Private party facilities
The Refectory offers 2 private dining rooms, one seating up to 20 & the other up to 50 guests. A semi-private dining room is also available accommodating up to 16 guests. AV equipment is available.
Private party contact
Kamal Boulos or David Cotter: (614) 451-9774

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