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Polaris Grill, Columbus, OH
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Polaris Grill

4.8 (5299)
$30 and under
American
1835 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
* 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Libby Norris
  • 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 40 people. Available breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Sunday.
  • 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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Menu

Polaris Grill's menu was last updated on 8/7/2023.

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What 5,299 people are saying

Polaris Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Polaris Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful" food and "excellent" service. It's praised for its "great atmosphere," diverse menu, and "attentive" staff. Regulars enjoy standout dishes like the walleye and "55 salad." While noise levels can be high, the overall experience is consistently "enjoyable" and "memorable."
5,299 Reviews

  1. Amanda VIP

    Columbus109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice late lunch in the bar area. Food was good, pasta dishes tasty but burger was dry and overcooked. Unfortunate since bun and other toppings were spot on. Service was a bit slow and I’m wondering if it was due to being in the bar area away from main dining room.

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  2. mary

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice lunch with coworkers. Service was topnotch, and everyone loved their food!

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  3. George VIP

    Columbus291 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Cheryl VIP

    Columbus26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a 'go to' when we're in Columbus. Our favorite dinner is Walleye Almandine. At this visit, we had a walleye sandwich and Aztec chowder. Yummy!

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  5. Steven

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always excelllent and the ambiance of the outside patio is the best outside dining in Columbus.

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  6. Kyle

    Central Kentucky1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at the restaurant, hostess was very nice and seated us quickly. Bathrooms were very nice and clean, but that was the highlight. Service was not good at all. My date had to eat about 60 percent of her meal with no water. We noticed all the other tables not getting great service as well. Once we finally got our order taken, the food was very average for the price. The vegetables were hard very undercooked. The steak was chewy and just felt like a cheap cut. The beer was cold so take the positives I guess. Probably won’t come back. Especially if we get that server.

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  7. Kathy

    Columbus26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice happy hour. Very busy in the bar, but we had dinner reservations and were early so we went to the bar and enjoyed a drink and an appetizer while waiting on the remainder of our party. The fried calamari was average at best. We hoped for better at dinner. My husband had Carbonara and said it was mediocre. I had braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Short ribs were tender and tasty and potatoes yummy but the only veggie I could find was strips of limp celery. We both 55 side salads for an additional $7 with our meals… the salads were not even close to being the 55 salad as we know and love. An off night? Possibly, but we have come to expect better at this restaurant. We will return to see if it was just a fluke that night.

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  8. Robert VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida79 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My lady had the beef tournedos, and I had the walleye. I ate all the walleye and one of her tournedos . Both were delicious.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Columbus30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place with friends. Patio great too!!

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  10. George VIP

    Columbus291 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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FAQs

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

Polaris Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 5299 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Polaris Grill

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Libby Norris
  • 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
  • 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 40 people. Available breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Sunday.

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