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Polaris Grill
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(5,302)* Please Call for Group Reservations Larger than 8*
Our mission is to treat our customers as if they were guests in our homes. We want you to have a great meal in a comfortable environment served by our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We appreciate your patronage and hope you return to visit us often.
Guests from across the globe come for our Famous "55" salad, Wild mushroom bisque, and Aztec Chowder but leave raving about the fresh seafood and delicious steaks. Owned and operated by local restaurateur Darren Greene, the Polaris Grill delivers the best dining experience in North Columbus. Serving lunch Monday through Sunday, a sensational brunch on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner nightly.Nomad
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,095)Thank you for choosing to dine with us! Please note that we have the following times set aside for your party before we have the next table to seat. Please leave us a note in your reservation or call the store directly if you think you'll need more rime at your table and we'll gladly accommodate if we can.
Parties of 1-2 1 hour and 15 minute, parties of 3-4 1 hour and 45 minutes, parties of 5-6 2 hours, parties of 7-8 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Columbus
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,797)At Eddie Merlot's Columbus prime steaks and exceptional service come together to create an unforgettable dining experience. Located just north of downtown Columbus this isn't just any steakhouse—it's a destination for food lovers, steak connoisseurs, and those who appreciate fine dining.
Eddie Merlot's is just a short drive from many local hotspots like West Broad Street and E Main St, making it the perfect stop whether you're exploring the city or looking for a memorable evening out. It offers a unique dining experience for lunch, dinner, or private events. Whether you're an out-of-town visitor or a Columbus native, Eddie Merlot's brings exceptional service and inspired flavors right to your dinner party.
Our menu boasts prime steaks, including a top-tier filet mignon and New York Strip. Seafood lovers will appreciate the perfectly cooked lobster tail and king crab legs. Pair your steak with a glass of fine wine or a housemade cocktail and you’ve got a match made in culinary heaven.Marcella's Italian Kitchen - Polaris
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(4,459)Marcella's Italian Kitchen is a bustling, urban burst of Italian flavor and energy. Serving lunch and dinner daily, Marcella's Italian Kitchen will have a lively atmosphere – whether it be for sharing lunch, dinner or a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino. The Italian menu features selections of olives, meats, cheese, small plates, as well as a variety of pizzas, pastas and Italian specialties. Marcella's Italian Kitchen brings an authentic Italian cafe to the Polaris Town Center, located across the street from Polaris Fashion Place.
Mitchell's Steakhouse - Columbus Polaris
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.4(2,421)Mitchell’s Steakhouse has a wide selection of prime steaks that are aged to perfection. Our house made side dishes don’t just complement, they wow. Our servers will guide you through the menu with their fine dining expertise and warm hospitality to treat you to the enjoyable experience you deserve.
Executive Chef - Michael DeHavenFogo de Chao - Columbus
Price: Moderate•Brazilian•4.5(98)Now Open! Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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- HHawanatuColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt's was pleasant, staff is amazing, food topnotch 👍🏻💯.More infoBrio Italian Grille - Columbus - Polaris BrioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Columbus•4.1
- TTINAColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoMitchell's Steakhouse was great! Some new menu items that were all delicious and the service was outstanding!More infoMitchell's Steakhouse - Columbus PolarisPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Polaris•4.4
- AAndyColumbus •7 reviews4.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025From making the reservation, to service and food, it was all very good and well done.More infoMolly Woo'sPrice: Moderate• Asian• Polaris•4.7
- AAndrew1 review5.0Dined on Jun 2, 2025Delicious food, they need more staff, we didn’t get a hibachi chef for a good hour/hour and a half. Everything else was excellent.More infoBenihana - Columbus, OHPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Polaris•3.3
- TTenaColumbus •13 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 2, 2025Food was perfect - flavorful and just enough! Wine list was very nice.More infoFlour Modern Pasta BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Polaris•4.2
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Known as the North Star of Columbus, Polaris is a planned community with mixed office, retail and apartment units. The restaurant scene in this growing area is impressive. If you're looking for a place that gives you a taste of home, you can find many restaurants that treat and feed you like family. Craving seafood but finding yourself far from the ocean? Not a problem in the Polaris area, which sports several excellent seafood bistros. A traditional steak and potatoes meal designed to tackle a hearty appetite can be found at several area steakhouses. And, if you're craving ethnic cuisine, Polaris promises authentic Mexican, traditional Thai and true Italian specialties.
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Child friendly restaurants in Polaris include Molly Woo's, Marcella's Italian Kitchen - Polaris and Polaris Grill
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