Best food near me in Columbus, OH

We were celebrating a birthday and the food and service was outstanding.

This was a new spot for me and it was STUPENDOUS!!! The service was great (Kennedy) and the food was AMAZING!!! I had a business dinner with a collague and we both really, really enjoyed it!! I’m looking forward to the next opportunity!

We had an incredible meal featuring stuffed lobster, ribeye, mac and cheese, creamed spinach, and buttered bread—everything was spot on. The steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right, the stuffed lobster was flavorful and generously portioned, and the mac and cheese was surprisingly great—some steakhouses miss the mark, but they nailed it. Even the creamed spinach was a standout. Our server, Janelle, was fantastic—attentive, helpful, and genuinely kind, making the experience even better. The price point is definitely on the higher side, but the food and service make it worth it. Definitely a spot for a special occasion or a well-deserved treat.

The service was wonderful and the patio is adorable!

We visited The Woodbury for Father’s Day with our extended family, including two toddlers. The food was good -- creative and well-executed. But the service missed the mark, leaving a sour taste in my mouth. Our server disappeared from the floor for long stretches. I couldn’t get her attention to obtain missing side plates or get refills on drinks. To be fair to her, we waved her off from taking our order because one of our party had stepped away. But when we said, “We’re not ready,” we meant, “Come back in one minute,” not eight minutes. So then, because everything has slowed way down, we're dealing with antsy toddlers. I'm not blaming the server for the fact that we brought toddlers. That's on us. No doubt about it. But keeping things moving makes a big difference when toddlers are present. That's on her. A more attentive eye on our table would’ve helped. Here's a specific example of what I would've expected instead: When the person who had stepped away returned to the table, that was a good cue for her to check back in. It’s not that the restaurant was slammed and she was doing her best to keep up. Having waited tables myself, I have loads of patience for circumstances like that. On the contrary, the vibe in the place was low-key and easy-going. Our server was simply nowhere to be seen. There’s a sweet spot between hovering and being accessible. This missed the mark. It reduced the overall experience, which was disappointing because I really wanted to enjoy the place.