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- JAJohnAvipColumbus •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoKnowledgeable and very personable server; attentive but not intrusive Appealing menu choicesMore infoDel Mar SoCal KitchenPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinervipColumbus •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food is always incredible. One of the best happy hours in the city with a variety of options. The staff is also so nice and accommodating.More infoMarcella'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur server Jaylynn was awesome and the food was very good. The whole staff was very friendly and accommodating of my toddler which i greatly appreciated. Excited to go back!More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe ordered the dumplings as an appetizer, they were delicious the broth the came in was so good. We order the filet for entree, it was cooked perfectly so tender just melted in your mouth.. quantity and quality was spot on for the price!! We celebrated our son’s birthday and he was gifted a free dessert, I can’t remember what it was called but it was a black cherry with cake and ice cream sundae like dessert, perfect! Will definitely be backMore infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
- SFSimpleFoodieGalvipColumbus •29 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023It was a new years gathering for friends and the service was great. I loved our server Carla.More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.7
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The Short North - Arena District is abuzz on game nights with hungry visitors on their way to or from watching the Columbus Clippers, the Columbus Blue Jackets or concerts at Nationwide arena. Office workers seeking plenty of flavor walk to the neighborhood restaurants in search freshly prepared vegan and vegetarian dishes along with plenty of seafood. The neighborhood tempts the palate with an array of ethnic cuisine, including Somali and Mexican food. One place to taste a little bit of everything is at the Columbus North Market. Dozens of vendors sell their specialties, and there is a seating area upstairs.
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