Polaris Grill

Name: Polaris Grill
Address: 1835 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH, United States, 43240
Telephone: (614) 431-5598
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4286 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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* Please Call for Group Reservations Larger than 6*
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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(614) 431-5598

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 431-5598
Website
http://www.polarisgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jeff Burris
Catering
Let us bring the Polaris Grill to your home or office or enjoy the spacious rooms of the Quest Conference and business center while enjoying Polaris Grill cuisine through our catering service. Please see our menu at www.polarisgrill.com or call to book your event at 614-431-5598.
Private party facilities
The private North Star room provides the perfect atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner or bridal shower or an excellent facility for corporate dinner meetings. Our North Star Room will hold private parties of up to 50 people. Available breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Sunday.
Private party contact
Cliff Madden: (614) 431-5598

Location
1835 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
Neighborhood
Polaris
Cross street
I-71 and Polaris Parkway
Parking details
Free on site parking in private lot in front of the restaurant.
Public transit
COTA bus stop within 50 yards of restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pane De Grill$9.95
Puffed herb bread flavored with basil oil and served with roasted garlic fondue.
Parmesan Encrusted Chicken$12.95
Parmesan crusted chicken breast sauteed and served with fresh vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes.
Chicken Tender Filets$10.95
Served with barbecue and jalapeno ranch sauce and fresh cut fries.
Grilled Salmon Oscar$15.95
Topped with sweet crabmeat, demi glace and bearnaise sauce and served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Chicken Quesadilla$9.95
Blackened chicken breast in a tortilla with pepperjack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
Baby Back BBQ Ribs$15.95
Basted with tangy BBQ sauce with creamy cole slaw and French fries.
Louisiana Gulf Shrimp$12.95
Sauteed with mushrooms, corn, tasso ham, and Cajun spice in a light cream sauce. Served over a cheddar cheese grit cake.
Maryland-Style Crabcakes$13.95
Creole mustard sauce and tomato chutney with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes.
Maryland Crabcakes$12.95
Served with Creole mustard sauce and tomato chutney.
Beef Carpaccio$12.95
Thin slices of uncooked beef tenderloin, Ohio field greens, Parmesan croustade and garlic aioli.
Orange Horseradish Crusted Halibut$16.95
Served with citrus butter sauce and fresh vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes.
Spinach and Artichoke dip$10.95
With fresh tortilla chips and herbed croustini.
Tomato Basil Chicken$12.95
Topped with tomato basil cream sauce. Served with zucchini risotto and fresh vegetables.
Platter for Two$20.95
A combination of shrimp cocktail, chicken tenders, Pane de Grill and crab cakes.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$13.95
Our contemporary version of a classic.
Fish and Chips$12.95
Breaded whitefish filets served with jalapeno tartar sauce, sweet potato fries and cole slaw.

Soups and Salads

Grilled Chicken Salad$12.95
With our 55 Signature dressing, red apple slices, chopped pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.
Maryland Crabcake Salad$15.95
Baby lettuces with cashews, sun-dried cherries, croutons and bleu cheese crumbles, tossed in raspberry vinaigrette.
Mixed Berry Salad
Baby lettuces tossed with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.Sprinkled with cinnamon, sugar and candied pecans. Drizzled with poppyseed dresssing.
- Small$7.75
- Large$11.95
Grilled Tuna Salad$15.95
Tuna seared medium-rare with baby lettuces, bleu cheese crumbles, pecans and carrot noodles in a sesame dressing.
Oregon Wild Mushroom Bisque
Wild mushrooms blended with cream and a touch of spice.
- Cup$5.45
- Bowl$6.45
Chicken and Crawfish Gumbo
Chicken, andouille sausage, okra, crawfish, and vegetables.
- Cup$5.45
- Bowl$6.45
Aztec Chowder$6.95
White beans, chicken, and chilies topped with pepperjack cheese.
55 House Salad Small
Baby lettuce topped with onions, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, and tomatoes, drizzled with 55 dressing.
- Small$5.95
- Large$7.95

Pizza

Old New York Style Pizza$12.95
Pepperoni, provolone, and shaved red onion.
Margherita Pizza$11.95
Roma tomatoes and provolone.

Beef, Pork, Poultry and Seafood

Walleye Amandine$14.95
Almond crusted then pan seared and placed on a bed of lemon buere blanc. Served with zucchini risotto and fresh vegetables.

Sandwiches and Burgers

Turkey Reuben$10.95
Shaved breast of turkey, melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on rye bread. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Prime Rib Sandwich$14.95
Shaved prime rib, onion jam, creamed horseradish and a choice of fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Blackjack Burger$11.95
1/2 lb of beef charbroiled to your liking, then topped with guacamole, bacon, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Trio of Sliders$14.95
Three sliders made up of filet mignon, crabcake and chicken tenders all served with the appropriate sauces. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Hot Italian Sub$9.95
Salami, pepperoni, ham, and provolone baked then placed on a garlic toasted sub roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and a Italian sweet and sour sauce. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Steakhouse Burger$10.95
1/2 lb of beef with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Polaris Chicken Wrap Combo$9.95
Your choice of soup or salad served with 1/2 of a chicken wrap.
Walleye Sandwich$11.95
Battered Walleye with tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Club Croissant$9.95
Ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli and creamy havarti cheese on a buttered croissant. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.
Polaris Chicken Wrap$10.95
Chicken, bleu cheese, bacon pieces, diced tomatoes and lettuce tossed with our house dressing in a flour wrap. Served with fresh cut fries or fresh fruit.

Pasta

Shrimp and Scallop New Orleans$14.95
Shrimp and scallops tossed in a tomato cream sauce with linguini, mushrooms, tasso ham and Cajun spices.
Roasted Vegetable Linguini$11.95
Mixed roasted vegetables tossed in a marinara sauce with fresh linguini.
Chicken and Tasso Penne$13.95
Fresh chicken breast, mushrooms and tasso ham sauteed and tossed with penne pasta in a rich alfredo sauce.
Salmon Shiitake Fettuccine$14.95
Tossed in a creamy clam sauce with fresh shiitakes and roasted asparagus.
Six Cheese Ravioli$11.95
Tomato, basil and chardonnay cream.

What 4,286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience2
Steak was underdone and thought the cocktails we ordered just tasted like whiskey. Not worth what we paid for.
JO
JOSHUA
Columbus
258 reviews
vip
5.0
258 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
BR
BRIANB
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always good food and atmosphere.
K
Ktoom
Columbus
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great idea menu for 614 week !
RB
RayB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had brunch at Polaris Grill. The service, food and ambiance was great just as in previous dining experiences. The dining value for the expense is unbeatable in the area.
CF
CheriF
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food! Everyone was very kind, helpful and polite. Definitely going back.
X
Xtal
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in every way!
MG
MattG
Columbus
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
We enjoyed our experience here. The server was very good, but the food wasn’t really to our liking, and it was quite loud.
MM
MaureenM
Columbus
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
My husband and I were celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary. We had exceptional service from the wait staff. The food was really good! I was just a bit disappointed that we weren't offered a jar of the 55 House Salad Dressing as a gift in honor of our wedding anniversary. We have been here several times over the years, and we have never had a bad experience at the Polaris Grill.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service and okay atmosphere. Had an amazing steak but the rest of the meal was just okay.
M
Mike
Columbus
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am a frequent customer of Polaris Grill. Their ribeye steaks are now bone-in and a welcome upgrade! Check it out’
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was good food and excellent customer service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is so good. Wish they would’ve had at least ONE bar concoction for Dry January. Surprised they weren’t more creative, not everyone drinks alcohol. Will def come back.
AM
AlisonM
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! Mushroom bisque was amazing. My new favorite place. Cindy was very attentive and personable. ☺️
DW
DanW
Columbus
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always remarkable and the service is always friendly and welcoming! Thank you for having a great experience fro myself and my guests!
DD
DebraD
Columbus
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tammy was an amazing server! Very attentive to our needs, friendly, and knowledgeable! The prime rib sandwich was awesome! Great recommendations all the food was delicious! Thanks for the great experience!!
MW
MatthewWatson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriend and I love going here for special occasions. It’s always a wonderful time and the staff is all super friendly and helpful.
F
F150
Columbus
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience2
Food is consistently good and service is excellent! Only drawback is the noise- Sunday early afternoon was crowded and both music and people were loud - don’t recommend if you’re looking for a quiet evening or conversation. Noticed others complained about the noise as well…otherwise, good restaurant!
JO
JOSHUA
Columbus
259 reviews
vip
5.0
259 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
KH
KarenH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful brunch! Everyone enjoyed their meals and cocktails. Our server, Magda, was great and took good care of our needs. We were seated on time for our 11:00 A.M. reservation and enjoyed a few hours of visiting after our meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Emily was amazing and so helpful. The food was great. BTW I learned that you can buy that amazing house dressing in a mason jar size. I got two. Highly recommend prime rib sandwich and 55 salad
B
Birthday
Columbus
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They took good care of us with a last minute reservation. I never feel rushed here, especially this time when our guests got stuck in a traffic accident and were 25 minutes. Jordan took care of us and everything was tasty!
E
Elaine
Columbus
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Dedicated staff - a nice dining experience! Never disappoints!
JH
JasonH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, atmosphere, and service every time. Highly recommend.
KS
KarenS
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Quickly seated. Good variety of lunch offerings. Food was very good. Staff was pleasant. Would recommend even though a little pricey.
NT
NancyT
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our trips to the Polaris Grill are always outstanding. We go there frequently and are never disappointed from the greeting us to the waiters/waitresses and to the food. We will continue to refer to the Polaris Grill as our favorite restaurant.
k
klbuckeye
Western NC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasant experience all around Food great Excellent friendly staff
k
kenbrit
Columbus
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Extensive selection of excellent choices of food with excellent service and excellent value.
GM
GreatMeal
Columbus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We arrived 15 minutes early and were seated immediately to wait for the other 3 who were coming from out-of-town. Waiter (Jordan??) was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Food was absolutely delicious. Menu was wonderful with a large variety of different types of food to select. Never felt rushed.
RD
ReneeD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a last minute reservation on a Saturday evening for my daughter and her friends to eat before their dance. We were able to eat in one hour with excellent food, service, and atmosphere. We have always loved Polaris Grill and would recommend them to anyone.
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luv2eat
Columbus
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was amazing. Thank you Polaris Grill for a wonderful 86th birthday celebration.
ML
MartinL
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Always great food and great service. Was a little loud, but bearable.
e
eiselj
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Excellent food prepared to order. Quite tasty . Love Polaris Grill.
DI
DavidInOhio
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a small birthday party for my mom and were seated in a semi-private room. There was one other party there (it seemed like a joint work/birthday party) - they were quite lively, but it never bothered us. Our server was amazing and kept checking on us. And the food was excellent - everyone had a variety of dishes and we all enjoyed it very much!
J
Julie
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a company dinner reserved; service was outstanding, and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend!
JM
JessicaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food. Emily was our server and is awesome. We plan to go back next week.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was outstanding, food was cooked to perfection
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Early New Years Eve dinner that was very good. Our waiter Mat was fabulous! Food was excellent perhaps served slightly fast. Drinks came quickly and were mixed to perfection. This was not our first visit to Polaris Grill and certainly will not be our last.
J
Joge1143
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Fried Green Tomato and Shrimp apetizer, very good 55 Salad, always excellent Short ribs and mashed potatoes, delicious. Not sure why but I was there when it first opened in 1997 before a concert at Polaris ampitheater and not since (other than to buy 55 salad dressing). Will be going there on a more regular basis.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Polaris Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 431-5598.

Polaris Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 4286 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(614) 431-5598

1835 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240

Additional information

Cross street
I-71 and Polaris Parkway
Neighborhood
Polaris
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free on site parking in private lot in front of the restaurant.
Public transit
COTA bus stop within 50 yards of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeff Burris
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.polarisgrill.com/
Phone number
(614) 431-5598
Catering
Let us bring the Polaris Grill to your home or office or enjoy the spacious rooms of the Quest Conference and business center while enjoying Polaris Grill cuisine through our catering service. Please see our menu at www.polarisgrill.com or call to book your event at 614-431-5598.
Private party facilities
The private North Star room provides the perfect atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner or bridal shower or an excellent facility for corporate dinner meetings. Our North Star Room will hold private parties of up to 50 people. Available breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Sunday.
Private party contact
Cliff Madden: (614) 431-5598

Polaris Grill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Grilled Tuna Salad

Oregon Wild Mushroom Bisque

Parmesan Encrusted Chicken

Appetizers

Pane De Grill$9.95

Parmesan Encrusted Chicken$12.95

Chicken Tender Filets$10.95

Grilled Salmon Oscar$15.95

Chicken Quesadilla$9.95

Baby Back BBQ Ribs$15.95

Louisiana Gulf Shrimp$12.95

Maryland-Style Crabcakes$13.95

Maryland Crabcakes$12.95

Beef Carpaccio$12.95

Orange Horseradish Crusted Halibut$16.95

Spinach and Artichoke dip$10.95

Tomato Basil Chicken$12.95

Platter for Two$20.95

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$13.95

Fish and Chips$12.95

Soups and Salads

Grilled Chicken Salad$12.95

Maryland Crabcake Salad$15.95

Mixed Berry Salad

Grilled Tuna Salad$15.95

Oregon Wild Mushroom Bisque

Chicken and Crawfish Gumbo

Aztec Chowder$6.95

55 House Salad Small

Pizza

Old New York Style Pizza$12.95

Margherita Pizza$11.95

Beef, Pork, Poultry and Seafood

Walleye Amandine$14.95

Sandwiches and Burgers

Turkey Reuben$10.95

Prime Rib Sandwich$14.95

Blackjack Burger$11.95

Trio of Sliders$14.95

Hot Italian Sub$9.95

Steakhouse Burger$10.95

Polaris Chicken Wrap Combo$9.95

Walleye Sandwich$11.95

Club Croissant$9.95

Polaris Chicken Wrap$10.95

Pasta

Shrimp and Scallop New Orleans$14.95

Roasted Vegetable Linguini$11.95

Chicken and Tasso Penne$13.95

Salmon Shiitake Fettuccine$14.95

Six Cheese Ravioli$11.95

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