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Domo
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.9(208)With almost a decade of experience cooking in the finest restaurants and making sushi, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience. Eat what you love at Domo. Come enjoy our fresh sushi and Japanese/Korean dishes.Mazza's
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,342)Our menu offers a homemade spin on old Italian classics, original family recipes, Pizza and features the Famous Mazza's Salad!
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Chile Verde
Price: Moderate•Mexican / Southwestern•4.9(87)For more than 32 years, our local independent restaurant has been dedicated to bringing the flavor of New Mexico to Central Ohio. This cuisine takes extraordinary people, passion and effort to create. Our homemade, New Mexican family recipes blend the rich history of Native American, Spanish and Anglo traditions. The basis for these recipes is certified green and red chile imported from Albuquerque. From family gatherings to any special occasion, our loyal staff is committed to serving you. From our family in New Mexico and Columbus, to yours, we thank you for dining local. Located just across from Polaris Mall.The Avenue - Grandview
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(4,084)A warm place in the heart of Grandview.
Welcome to The Avenue.
An all-occasion steak tavern that glows with sizzle and warmth. Serving fine steaks and tavern fare to family and friends in Grandview's historic Bank Block Neighborhood. Serving Dinner Nightly.
Join us for Monday Wine Night - select bottles of wine at select prices - every Monday 4p-9p! Our happy hour is Monday-Friday 4p-6p in our bar & patio.
We now offer online ordering! Place your order for delivery or pick-up at https://theavenuesteaktavern.com!
Butcher & Rose
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(1,115)There's a place where legend intertwines with reality. A paradoxical union between power & elegance; craft & creativity. An unparalleled steakhouse experience brought to you by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. This iconic location on Broad Street in Downtown Columbus showcases a harmonious blend of beauty and brawn with a playful, modern flair. We are delighted to introduce: Butcher & Rose - Now OpenJeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,581)Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,173)The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Columbus, a 55,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine beneath a glass-and-steel atrium amidst trickling fountains, trellised London plane trees and glimmering chandeliers.
For group dining inquiries, please email: columbushospitality@rh.comCento – German Village
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,151)A tribute to our 100th restaurant opening, Cento is an authentic, chef-driven Italian oasis. Inspired by the intimacy & culinary creativity of the finest restaurants in Italy, Cento is a warm, welcoming, & enchanting addition to German Village. Cento is a place for the entire community – a new, timeless, everyday destination where Great People Deliver Genuine Hospitality.
Our patio seating is offered, weather permitting, on a first come first served basis. While we’re unable to reserve those tables in advance, we’d be delighted to accommodate you based on availability
If you cannot make your scheduled reservation, we ask that you please cancel by 12PM the day of your reservation. Cancellations outside the allowed window will be charged $25/person.
Valet offered daily starting at 5PM, $12 per car.
The Mercury Diner
Price: Moderate•American•4.4(49)Welcome to The Mercury Diner... a kind of cosmic place!
A local spot for out-of-this-world breakfast, lunch, daily specials and more. Full bar! Funky vibes! Actually fun! Come through :-)
Independently owned and operated since 2022.Forno Kitchen and Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(2,993)Located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Forno offers the best atmosphere and contemporary cuisine in the city, with alluring views of our custom stone-fire oven and High Street happenings. An unrivaled Happy Hour includes hand-crafted drinks, wine by the glass, Ohio drafts, signature pizzas and sharables. Stop in and see why we’ve been ranked as one of Forbes Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America! Please call us at 614-469-0053 to make a reservation!
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- GgregSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFantastic food. Great service. Ambiance is very easy , but chic and casual. I have loved this restaurant from the first time I visited. Would recommend for a chic, casual, great food, and energetic ambiance.. Great staff and great people.More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
- JJodiVIPColumbus •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways exceptional food and service. Highly recommend!More infoCap City Fine Diner & Bar - GrandviewPrice: Moderate• American• Grandview Heights•4.8
- RRobertVIPChicago / Illinois •11 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat food, excellent service and reasonable price.More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- MMelanieSouth Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe celebrated my daughter’s 18th birthday and our waiter was amazing. It was a little loud but the food was AMAZINGMore infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.9
- GGaryColumbus •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoVery nice dinner... we were celebrating my fiend's BirthdayMore infoLindey'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• German Village•4.8
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Columbus is the centerpiece of the state of Ohio and is home to The Ohio State University. The major metro area also features many great dining establishments that cater to the campus residents, visitors, and locals alike. Fine dining is available at a multitude of locations throughout town, which serve prime rib and lobster. International cuisine is also very popular in Columbus and can be ordered in the area’s authentic Thai, Chinese, Mexican, and Italian eateries. Seafood houses are also numerous and serve many varieties of fish. There is also an assortment of bar-and-grill combos located across town and in the college district, boasting unique menus and entrées for those looking for a casual contemporary dining experience in a fantastic atmosphere.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Columbus include Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen, Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall and Trattoria Roma
Child friendly restaurants in Columbus include Chile Verde, Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview and Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Gahanna
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