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South Village Grille, Columbus, OH

South Village Grille

4.8
4.8
1111 Reviews
$30 and under
American
197 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for creative cocktails
If you are looking for a place in Columbus, OH where you can kick back and have good food and drinks, drop by South Village Grille. Located in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of German Village, our restaurant boasts a Modern American menu that is rooted in European cooking techniques. We offer a range of dishes that everyone can enjoy, including pizzas, steaks, and fresh oysters.

Our drink selection is among the best in the area. We have an extensive wine list that pairs well with Modern American cuisine. In addition, we offer unique and flavorful cocktails, each of which is designed with a new perspective in mind.

Visit us and taste the South Village Grille difference for yourself. Our restaurant is open every day of the week, and brunch on the weekends. We look forward to having you dine with us.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    German Village
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,111 people are saying

South Village Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Columbus

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Neighborhood gem

  • Columbus

    American

  • Columbus

    Best Overall

  • Columbus

    Best Food

  • Columbus

    Best Value

  • Columbus

    Neighborhood gem

  • Columbus

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South Village Grille offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." The menu is diverse, featuring both elevated pub food and sushi. Patrons rave about the attentive staff and creative cocktails, while the "meatballs are phenomenal." Happy Hour is a highlight with well-priced options.

1,111 Reviews
  1. Gloria

    Central Coast10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were told that everything on the menu was good, and everything we ordered pretty much was (shrimp Alfredo, chicken Caesar salad) with the exception of the sweetness on the pizza (my husband doesn’t eat many sweets) and the cheesecake being too cold to eat (hadn’t thawed completely) but was good the next day! Our waiter was very pleasant as well!

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  2. Charles

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small local bar atmosphere. Old wooden decor layout. Street parking was not an issue on a Monday night.

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  3. Richard VIP

    Columbus63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love the South Village Grill. However, it was good as always but we were limited to a 3 course brunch. Each course had only with 3 choices per course. I didn’t know it would be a fixed menu. I realize it was Easter Sunday, but was never informed about the special menu. I would have appreciated a heads up.

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  4. Kathy

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and would definitely go again Thanks for a nice evening

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  5. Michael VIP

    Columbus14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fancy-casual place with sushi and elevated pub food.

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  6. Michelle VIP

    Columbus38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    If you can go on a day when the calamari is fresh and tender, it’s the best calamari in Columbus! Unfortunately this visit was a bad calamari experience- verrrry chewy and all stuck together in one big clump. That’s what happens when you live in central Ohio and love calamari I suppose 🤷🏽‍♀️

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  7. Michael VIP

    Columbus16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This was my first experience at South Village Grill and I'll have to say it was very underwhelming for the quality of the items we ordered. The Brussel Sprouts were undercooked and did not have any pecans as noted in the menu. I ordered Sushi and was later notified that they were out of rice and would need 20 additional minutes and wanted to know if I would like to order something else. In the meantime, my wife's order was delivered to the table and I waited an additional 20 minutes for a salad with grilled salmon that was well done when I ordered medium rare. The staff was very apologetic and professional for these mishaps. I would like to try again to give the South Village Grill a second chance.

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  8. Ric VIP

    Columbus113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another great meal at S. Village Grille. Staff are always very attentive and the menu options all delicious!

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  9. Theron

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to South Village Grille and we were quite pleased with everything. Definitely will be back soon!

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  10. Alex

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and inventive cocktails. Desserts are delicious. Oysters were ok , large and meaty but some looked mangled by whoever was shucking them. Salmon and short rib were perfectly cooked. Mushroom toast was a great appetizer..

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FAQs

South Village Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 826-0491.

South Village Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 1111 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for South Village Grille

197 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    German Village
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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