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Chouette, Columbus, OH

Chouette

4.4 (468)
$31 to $50
French
66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Discover the charm of Chouette, a delightful French bistro nestled in the heart of Columbus. Named after the French word for "owl" or "cool," Chouette invites you into a warm and inviting space that beautifully resonates with historical significance.

Our bistro, housed in a storied building, seamlessly blends the allure of tradition with modern comfort, creating a unique dining experience. Join us at Chouette, where history and contemporary elegance come together to offer a truly memorable culinary experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Cross street
    Corner of High and Gay
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother’s Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, honor the women who inspire us with a morning made to feel special. Brunch at Chouette is a gesture of gratitude—an invitation to slow down, gather close, and share in something thoughtful and warm. Elegant, effortless, and full of heart, it’s the perfect way to celebrate maman. Brunch will be served on Sunday, May 11. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
    Mother’s Day Brunch Photo

What 468 people are saying

Chouette 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chouette offers a delightful dining experience with standout French cuisine and a charming atmosphere. Guests praise the "fabulous menu," "excellent service," and "beautiful space." Highlights include the "best French onion soup," "amazing escargot," and "delicious apple tarte tatin." Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "wonderful addition to Downtown Columbus."

468 Reviews
  1. Christopher VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mussels frites were excellent and the waitstaff even better. Highly recommended.

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  2. Gio

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chouette is a wonderful experience with incredible food, fantastic service, and a peaceful yet beautiful environment. The complimentary bread is very fresh and tasteful. The cheese puff appetizer was the only disliked part of our dining experience. It was not the most flavorful and a little too light and airy. For entrees we had the rainbow trout and the mussels, both were absolutely fantastic. The mussels were amazing in quantity and taste. The rainbow trout was absolutely perfect and delicious. Finally, we had the apple tarte which was very flavorful and unique. Overall, the service and food was of the best in Columbus!
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Gio! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Chouette. It's great to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and the ambiance. Your compliments about our rainbow trout, mussels, and apple tarte mean a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback on the cheese puff and will strive to improve it. We're glad you found the food and service of the best in Columbus! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team at Chouette

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  3. Carole

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally, a cozy French restaurant returns to Columbus. The atmosphere is elevated bistro. The food and drinks were outstanding. The service was exceptional. We will be back.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Carole! We're thrilled to hear that Chouette is back in Columbus and that you enjoyed the elevated bistro atmosphere and outstanding food and drinks. It's great to know that our service met your expectations. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing us!

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  4. Patty VIP

    Las Vegas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love it and go weekly. Great food, nice atmosphere and a wonderful staff. Service is perfect. The right amount of attentive without being intrusive.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Patty! We're thrilled to hear that you love Chouette and that you've been dining with us regularly. It's fantastic to know that you enjoy our food, atmosphere, and the service we provide. We strive to provide the right balance of attentiveness without being intrusive. We're delighted that you found it perfect. We look forward to serving you again soon! - The Management Team

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  5. Claire VIP

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here with my girlfriend for our anniversary and was absolutely blown away! The service was fantastic- our server Emily was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. The food itself was spectacular and timely. I came for the escargots and left having my craving satisfied, along with discovering the best crème brûlée in the city (and of my life). Will definitely be making return visits and would highly recommend this spot!
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Claire! We're thrilled to hear that you and your girlfriend had a fantastic anniversary celebration at Chouette. It's great to know that you enjoyed our service, food, and especially the escargots - we take pride in them! We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed our crème brûlée. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences. Cheers!

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  6. Pete

    Columbus2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Honestly, I really wanted to like it. The space is great. The bartender was great. The drinks, wine, French bread, French onion soup, and crème brûlée were all good. The rest of the meal was honestly subpar, or at least it was for a $190/person meal. Worst of all, they seemed to be rushing us out the entire time. I get it, we had an early seating on a Saturday night. However, when we are only given 8 mins to eat our salad and soup and they are bringing the entrees out and asking to take away our half eaten salad and soup, there is something wrong with that. Open Table allotted had us scheduled for a 2 hour meal per the restaurant’s timeframe. We were done in an hour and 13 minutes and you could tell they wanted so badly to get everyone out so they could turn a table. I wouldn’t expect that for such a pricy restaurant. So while I’m glad Cbus has a mainstream French restaurant, I’m disappointed by how it turned out. I don’t get the hype.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Pete, Thanks for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our space and drinks. We apologize for the rush and understand your concerns. We aim for a better experience and value your time. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Tina VIP

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely recommend for brunch! Food was great with a bottle of champagne. Service was fantastic as well . Definitely will visit for brunch again!
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Tina! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch at Chouette. It's wonderful to know that you found our food and service fantastic. We always strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and your feedback reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to welcoming you back for another brunch soon!

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  8. Russ VIP

    Columbus29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    visited on saturday for brunch. Was seated under a vent and asked repeatedly for the fan level to be lowered, then put open my coast because it was so cold. One party member ordered a cup of coffee - brought right away but was never approached for a refill. Service was slow and ineffective: best example we were a group of five and asked for the crossiant basket, got three, would have been nice to be tipped there wasn't one for everyone. it took until the next course was served to ask for another. Food good but be sure to allow time for slow service.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Russ, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Chouette. We aim to provide a warm and comfortable environment for our guests, and we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the ventilation and the lack of service. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we understand that the service was not up to par. Your feedback is invaluable and we will certainly use it to improve our service speed and attentiveness. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again under better circumstances. Best regards, The Management Team at Chouette

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  9. Chantal

    Columbus6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My second time at this amazing restaurant. We came for our anniversary dinner this time. Food is absolutely exquisite! It was a busy Friday night, and service was SLOW. The hostess and waiter were very kind and friendly, but just very slow every step of the way. But the food is definitely worth the wait. They ran out of the wine we chose, so gave us an even better bottle at a cheaper price. After dinner, we enjoyed the best espresso martinis we ever had, at the bar while waiting for our Uber. Definitely check this restaurant out, but plan for a liesurely evening. This isn’t a “quick bite” place.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Chantal, Thank you for choosing Chouette for your special anniversary dinner and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it worth the wait. We apologize for the delay in service during your visit and appreciate your understanding. It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed our espresso martinis and we hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable experience. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Isabel

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute place, great service, veggie food was just a little plain.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Isabel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and ambiance at Chouette. We appreciate your comments about our veggie food and will certainly consider your suggestions as we strive to improve our dishes. We hope to see you again soon for a more satisfying experience.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chouette

66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of High and Gay
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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