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Nomad Columbus - Nomad, Columbus, OH

Nomad

4.8
4.8
841 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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.


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 505-8466
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Polaris
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 841 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Innovative

  • Columbus

    Lively

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

  • Columbus

    Innovative

  • Columbus

    Lively

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

841 Reviews
  1. LabLoverLaura

    Columbus

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love nomad! Veggie platter and stuffed peppers. All so good! Love the bar love our bartender. Just a delightful Saturday evening.

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  2. AmyS

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Tried it for the first time and will definitely be back. Lauren was our server and she was excellent. My sister and I have food allergies and split everything. They split everything for us and went above and beyond to make sure our food was allergen free.

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  3. AnneL

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    The fresh but comfy vibe of this place was enjoyable and the food was superb. Decent portions of everything. The appetizers and salads teal the show—so good! The only reason for a not perfect rating is because of our server. She was not attentive, did not listen when we asked for things, and didn’t really seem to care. The restaurant was mostly empty while we were dining, so her poor service was not due to work overload. I would eat here every week if the other staff is more competent.

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  4. ShannonH

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Birthday celebration. Server was fantastic!!

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  5. CaitlinB

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Columbus! The veggie board is always so delicious.

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  6. BenjaminR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Kristen, was excellent! Very attentive and helpful with suggestions. The drinks were delicious and so was the food! Definitely will be back!

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  7. EddieM

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very loud and hard to have a conversation at your table.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience! Crab hush puppies appetizer, pork chop entree, & tres leches cake were amazing!! Will return!!!

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  9. Kimber

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! The vegetables were awesome as was the pork chop. The pork chop almost melted in your mouth.

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  10. JamieX

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service! Sarah was a great server. Super friendly and knowledgeable.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best happy hour ever! Half off menu definitely brought us back the second time, and we’ve sent tons of people in for that. Food is great, drinks are great!

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  12. nellier

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Happy hour special for the summer was definitely 👍 also quality of food and service. Would highly recommend

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  13. Ryan

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Came for happy hour. Left unhappy. We arrived early and were sat promptly for our reservation and ordered our cocktails a minute later. Our server came back after some time and explained that the bar was slammed and they lost our ticket for our drinks. She asked us again what the drinks were and quickly ran off to get them. After about 15 minutes she came back to see if we wanted to get started with apps. We told her that we were ready to order everything including 2 more cocktails as we were still waiting on our first round. Round 1 of drinks came. Round 2 of drinks came 10 minutes later and then the food arrived all at once which is no problem. The bill came and only round 1 drinks were on happy hour. We told our server that it all should be on happy hour. This was my boiling point and asked for the manger. The manager came over and told us that the order was rung in at 5:43 and the cut off was 5:30. We told him that we have been sitting in your restaurant since 5:03 waiting to order. So regardless of the time when things were rung in, our server took our order twice for the first round of cocktails and never grabbed our order for anything else. 39 minutes to order an app and 2 entrees is ridiculous. We knew exactly what we wanted to try as we have been to your place 3 weeks in a row for your promotion. The manager said he would discount it this time and had a attitude about it so like it was doing us a favor. I have been working in restaurants for 18 years and completely understand stuff happens. I am a very patient when dining in other restaurants and I am more knowledgeable than most guests. I tend to keep quiet about issues cause no one likes complainers. We were patient waiting for drinks. Waiting to order. Waiting to order again. Hindsight was that we should of moved to the bar to get any type of service. Should of flagged down a manager, which I always hate. However, the way the manager reacted was not acceptable.

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  14. JoanZ

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent - it was our first visit to Nomad and we will be back to try some more items that looked excellent.

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  15. Gigi

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great team, delicious eats and amazing drinks! Thanks for a great evening! Love the Happy Hour!

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  16. PAULK

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really unbelievable…the AUGUST HAPPY HOUR PROMOTION at Nomads. Half-price on the entire menu including drinks. We were looking for the kicker, be it minimal area of restaurant required to sit at, reduced portions/ drink size, minimal staffing but, NO. Only limit was time… from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.Food and drinks have always been good and were the same for promo. If eating early is not a bother and if you can get a reservation,certainly give it a try. DEAL OF THE YEAR and great food! We estimated our savings and tipped our very good server half. WIN/WIN.

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  17. TinaU

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Carly our server was the best and the food was on point as usual!! Love, Love, Love

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  18. MeganB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible! Drinks, top notch. The space is delightful. Go to Nomad! We will certainly be back!

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  19. MarkK

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT FOOD! SERVICE WAS GREAT! PLEASE SAY THANK YOU TO KARLEY FOR THE GREAT SERVICE!

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  20. Mizhiz

    Columbus

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nomad has the BEST Happy Hour in Columbus! EVERYTHING is 1/2 off from 4:00-5:30. You can try so many new things at this price...even the drinks! Do yourself a favor and get to Nomad's Happy Hour before it is over for the summer! I have yet to find a dish I didn't love here!

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  21. PennE

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Happy Hour deal was great! We tried so many good things.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The appetizers and the Korean fried chicken were great! Tres leches cake was oddly dry.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, and nice restaurant! Highly recommend! 

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great! We have been there a few times and definitely will be back!

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  25. Christina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere and happy hour can’t be beat!

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  26. DonnaT

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going to Nomad for years. The food and service is always great.

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  27. KathyO

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Making a point to try something different when I go but I just love the Peach Goat cheese salad and it's a must have for me. Service is fantastic too.

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  28. LisaS

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food, service and wine was great. The manager even sold us a bottle of wine to take home. This was our second time dining at Nomad and we'll be back.

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  29. Kaillie

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Four meals, graded A (pork chop) and three C-. Nearby table of ladies drinking were extremely loud, making our conversation difficult. The manager should have said/done something but chose to sell them more wine and ignore our discomfort. This was my first visit and it will be my last. Very disappointing.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server wasn’t clear on timeframe of the 50% special. Nodded and smiled through entire meal knowing that majority of the order was past the 5:30pm cutoff.

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  31. RobertS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drink quality is second to none anywhere in the city. When you include happy hour from 4 to 530 this summer being half off the entire menu including drinks, the value is absolutely through the roof. It really allows customers to try much more of the menu over multiple visits without breaking the bank.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was fantastic. Drinks are very good. The food was fabulous. We all had something different. There were four of us. We also had appetizers and salads. A lot of food great flavor and every dish.! I recommend this place highly.!

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  33. TinaU

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and our server Carley was so.sweet. The crab hushpuppies and couscous were to die for!!

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  34. NailKitten

    Columbus

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Jess our bartender/server was great. Made good cocktail and food suggestions! Peach old fashioned was really good 😀! She was upbeat and friendly but not intrusive.

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  35. JeffK

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food, as usual. My only minor complaint is that the liquor pours are a bit stingy for the price.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The summer Happy Hour is a tremendously good deal. We enjoyed our food and drinks. Only complaint was that our waiter was so busy that I couldn’t get a refill on my water until asking twice, and even then it arrived just before we left.

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  37. JohnK

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We arrived around 4:00 and enjoyed happy hour prices on wine, cocktails, the veggie board, stuffed peppers and the cheesesteak. The food and service were very good, and all the more enjoyable because everything was half off!

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  38. LauraB

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food. It came out very quickly. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. She knew all details of the menu and daily special. It took her a while to come see us after our meal was done so we could get out to go box and bill but otherwise she was great. Nice modern ambiance although it was a little loud.

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  39. BCBC

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food / drink special 4-530 - great service and food - Noise level was extremely loud at 430 on a Thursday- can’t imagine during a busy time - hard to hear each other talk at our own table !

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  40. ElizabethC

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and top notch cocktails. Only complaint would be it is a little loud, but not unpleasant. Great service.

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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
    • Contactless payment available
  • 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

FAQs

Nomad offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 505-8466.

Nomad is rated 4.8 stars by 841 OpenTable diners.

Nomad does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Nomad

2050 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240-2007

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Polaris
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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