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The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro, Columbus, OH

The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro

4.7
4.7
3379 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
1092 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH 43220

About this restaurant

  • 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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Additional information

  • 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.
  • 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 3,379 people are saying

The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 2.1Value

Noise • Moderate

3,379 Reviews

  1. johnv VIP

    Minneapolis92 reviews

    5.0

    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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  2. Lem267

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    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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  3. TJ1313

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    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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  4. Sami VIP

    Columbus11 reviews

    4.0

    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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  5. Orca

    Columbus112 reviews

    5.0

    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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  6. LasagnaLover

    Columbus70 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. GF1Doc

    Columbus13 reviews

    5.0

    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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  8. CMJR

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. MargaretO VIP

    Columbus23 reviews

    3.0

    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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  10. Easterbunny46 VIP

    Columbus131 reviews

    5.0

    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.

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