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A photo of Napa Kitchen + Bar - Westerville restaurant
1. Napa Kitchen + Bar - Westerville
4.7
Exceptional(845)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westerville
Booked 14 times today
Napa Kitchen & Bar offers an exciting array of well-curated wines, a list of select craft beers on tap and craft cocktails. The menu features light and filling appetizers & small plates, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas and entrees offered every day of the week for lunch and dinner.
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2. Benihana - Columbus, OH
3.2
Good(2913)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Polaris
Booked 61 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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3. Rusty Bucket - Westerville
4.8
Exceptional(554)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbus
Booked 23 times today
Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.
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4. The Whitney House
4.4
Awesome(2249)
Price: Moderate
• American • Worthington
Booked 9 times today
Located in downtown Old Worthington, The Whitney House serves made from scratch, refined yet rustic, American comfort food. We utilize fresh and local ingredients and constantly look for new and innovative ways to serve our community.The Whitney House pays homage to the homes and kitchens in our past that welcomed all, treated everyone like family and offered drinks and food made with love.We opened the Whitney House because we love our mothers. Our menu is based on the glory days of Sunday dinners when the entire family would pile into the dining room (and the living room if we ran out of chairs) to sit, catch up and enjoy a delicious meal together.We want for you to feel at home when you stop by the Whitney House. We are looking forward to serving you!We offer Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday 4-6pm in our TavernOur patio is open and is sat on a first come, first serve basis and weather permitting.
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5. The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
4.7
Exceptional(8016)
Price: Expensive
• American • Gahanna
Booked 85 times today
Savor aged hand-cut beef seared by our chefs to a perfect char. Taste the freshness of light and flaky seafood, flown in daily. From our specialty menu, enjoy succulent pork and chicken. And don’t forget to save room for one of our indulgent desserts, fresh-baked, in-house. Surrounded by a lush landscape outside and rustic luxury inside, settle in for an evening of culinary joy for your palette and charming rural ambience for your soul. Enjoy a glass of wine or one of 50 of the world’s finest bourbons. Whether celebrating or relaxing, the best seat in the house for making memories is your seat in The Barn at Rocky Fork.
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6. Mitchell's Ocean Club - Easton Town Center
4.7
Exceptional(9652)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Easton
Booked 65 times today
Mitchell's Ocean Club is a perfect spot for special occasions, as the reviews suggest. With its modern American cuisine, the menu offers classic dishes with a modern twist, and the restaurant's service and ambiance are consistently praised. Many customers mention celebrating birthdays and anniversaries here, and the restaurant's excellent food, service, and atmosphere make it a memorable experience.
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7. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus
4.8
Exceptional(3135)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbus
Booked 56 times today
The RH Rooftop Restaurant in Columbus is an ideal spot for special occasions, known for its beautiful setting, excellent service, and perfectly prepared dishes. Reviews highlight its 'beautiful ambiance', 'great service' and 'perfectly prepared food'. Many guests have chosen this restaurant for special events or celebrations, and appreciate the 'excellent service' and 'beautiful decor'. However, be prepared for a slightly higher price point, but the overall experience is worth it, according to the reviews.
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8. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Columbus
4.5
Awesome(3740)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Polaris
Booked 66 times today
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.
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9. Molly Woo's
4.7
Exceptional(3330)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Polaris
Booked 35 times today
With red lanterns, Asian artifacts, high ceilings & dramatically flavored Pan-Asian Cuisine, Molly Woo's reverberates with the incredible energy & big flavors of all things Asia. At Molly Woo's, located at Polaris Fashion Place, your palate can tour a variety of Asian ports-of-call. The peppery stir fries of the Szechwan Province. The freshest sushi from Japan. The noodle dishes of Canton, Singapore and Thailand. Mongolian hot pots. Award-winning Spring Rolls. All prepared authentically & presented artistically.
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10. Texas de Brazil - Columbus
4.3
Awesome(4784)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Columbus
Booked 82 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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