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Stories on High, Columbus, OH

Stories on High

4.6
4.6
79 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
NOW OPEN! The tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, Stories on High towers 28 stories over High Street providing panoramic views of downtown Columbus, ideal for date night. The upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates led by Executive Chef Sebastian LaRocca. Unlike any other destination in the city, the menu is filled with conversation-starters to pique curiosity in a way that has guests returning for more.


Stories on High is an age restricted venue. 21+



Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Japanese, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (614) 484-5285

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sebastian LaRocca

  • Neighborhood

    Columbus

  • Cross street

    High Street between Nationwide and Vine

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbus

    Innovative

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Columbus

    Romantic

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

  • Columbus

    Good for special occasions

  • Columbus

    Lively

  • Columbus

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbus

    Innovative

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Columbus

    Romantic

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

  • Columbus

    Good for special occasions

  • Columbus

    Lively

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  1. EmeraldS

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This place is beautiful and the service was excellent. I enjoyed the recommendation of the waitress, we ordered the Spice Tuna and a Lemon Drop that tasted amazing!

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoWe are thrilled you enjoyed your dining experience, EmeraldS! Thank you for complementing our hard-working service staff. See you again soon! -Stories on High Management

  2. GiselH

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great view, great food, great experience. I loved the Salmon taquitos and the sliders

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoGiselH, we love the taquitos and sliders, too! Please stop by and try them again soon, along with our other wonderful menu options. Cheers! -Stories on High Management

  3. JoannE

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went to conclude my birthday weekend celebration! Had a nice time, will definitely be back.

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoThank you for celebrating with us, JoannE, and thank you for the five-star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon. -Stories on High Management

  4. CarolineS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. A little to dark to rad the menu but we had a great time. Love the views.

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoCarolineS, we are excited to hear about your stellar experience! Thank you for the five-star review! -Stories on High Management

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!! Everything was perfect! Taste great, felt great and the look was great! A definitely a must go! We will be back often!!

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoWow, what an incredible review! Looking forward to your next visit with us! -Stories on High Management

  6. Thecolumbusreview

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, a little upscale price wise but with it for the views and vibes

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoViews, vibes and atmosphere are what an experience at Stories is all about! Thank you! -Stories on High Management

  7. DanielleS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I started with 3 people and a few others wanted to join us, David was exceptional and found us a larger table. The food, drinks, and views were amazing!

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoThank you, DanielleS! We are pleased we were able to accommodate your request. See you again very soon! -Stories on High Management

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    super cute rooftop restaurant in columbus. food is japanese infusion inspired, a couple wagyu options, sashimi, nigiri, and more. it gives slight nobu vibes. keep in mind everything is small plates so you be ordering multiples of the same dishes if there is more than 2-3 in your party. overall it was good experience and the rooftop views really set it over the top.

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoWe greatly appreciate the five-star review, AbigailSV! Be sure to check out our amazing views again soon. -Stories on High Management

  9. CarlaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was sooo good! The cocktails had unique flavors, the food was incredible, and restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with amazing views of the city.

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoUnique, incredible and cozy - wow! Thank you very much, CarlaW. See you again very soon! -Stories on High Management

  10. Hungry4More

    Columbus

    99 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We really enjoyed ourselves. The view is fantastic! We tried several items from the menu and all were delectable. Only one slight issue: we kept looking for our server so we could order more food but we had to ask other servers to find him and send him over to us. In his defense, it was busy. We do plan to go back!

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoIt sounds like your service fell short of our very high standards, Hungry4More. We are certainly glad to hear you enjoyed everything else. Hopefully, you would be willing to give us another chance to really "WOW" you next time! -Stories on High Management

  11. REYRAY

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John did an incredible job. The food was excellent and my drinks were top notch. And he made my friend feel really special on her birthday.

    Stories on HighResponded 1 day agoThanks so much, REYREY! We have shared your feedback with John. Thank you for celebrating with us! -Stories on High Management

  12. HaydenF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Great experience. The ONLY downside is the quantity compared to the price of the food. Insanely small portions for the normal price of a large/full portion elsewhere. A lot of the food items are foods you haven't tried before, therefore you spend a lot of money on items you may take one bite of. We will be eating before from now one, then head to Stories on High for the views and a drink or two. Good service and experience.

    Stories on HighResponded 5 days agoHaydenF, thank you for your detailed and honest feedback. We have shared this review with both our Culinary and Beverage teams in an attempt to improve our operations. Please check us out again soon! -Stories on High Management

  13. Unanimously

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great view. Fantastic food. A bit too loud in there. Was hard to have a conversation

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoUnanimously, thank you for the five-star review! We are glad you had a wonderful experience and look forward to hosting you again soon. -Stories on High Management

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was spectacular. Drinks were great (outstanding bourbon selection for Ohio). Great views of the city and lived the ambiance. Service was a little spotty which is our only beef.

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoThank you for your excellent review and constructive feedback! We will take this into serious consideration as we continue to improve our operations. Check us out again soon! -Stories on High Management

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Great view! Overall it was nice but I did not care for my cocktail that was recommended by my waitress.
  16. SWhe

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good - we loved the theme of the menu. Service was good, although I would have liked a bottle of water on the table. Drinks are overpriced. Although we would go back, because of how expensive the menu and drinks are, it will likely only be a special occasion that would bring us in again.

    Stories on HighResponded on March 22, 2023Thank you for the great review, SWhe! We have shared your feedback with our entire team. Please stop by again very soon! Warm Regards, Stories on High Management

  17. Karina

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great new rooftop bar in Columbus!! would definitely recommend it!

    Stories on HighResponded on March 22, 2023Thank you for the 5-star review, Karina! As the newest (and tallest) rooftop on the block, it is wonderful to hear about your amazing experience! Thank you, Stories on High Management

  18. TravisD

    Columbus

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    See waited 20 minutes before someone came to check on us. The manager apologized and paid for our drinks. The food portion size was small. The view was ok.

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoIt is unfortunate to hear that we clearly missed the mark during your dining experience, TravisD. We have reached out to you directly at the email address you provided - please respond at your earliest convenience if you are interested in giving us another chance! -Stories on High Management

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    While the food and drinks were good, it was EXTREMELY disappointing to ask for waters for the table and be brought out not one by TWO $10 bottles of water that we didn’t even want. Spent more money on waters than we did drinks. $20 for water is a rip off, and we shouldn’t have been given that unless we asked for it. Left a bad taste in my mouth after having an overall good dining experience. Disappointing to be up charged like that’s without being made aware of it.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location & food, can’t wait to return when it’s warm and sit outside.

    Stories on HighResponded 4 days agoWe cannot wait for the warm weather, either! We are thrilled to hear you had a five-star experience! -Stories on High Management

  21. Elizabeth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food (our favorites were the Waygu Tartar and the Sake Nigiri), great drinks (the best espresso martini I’ve had in a long time, if ever), amazing atmosphere, and the absolute best waitress. We cannot wait to go back in the summer when the rooftop is open.

    Stories on HighResponded on March 18, 2023Elizabeth, we are very excited for the summer as well! Check us out again soon. Thank you, Stories on High Management

  22. Lauren

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Such a beautiful location and the staff was amazing! It was a little confusing trying to find the entrance though.

    Stories on HighResponded on March 22, 2023Lauren, thank you very much for your review! We have taken your feedback into consideration as we continue to improve our operations. Please dine with us again very soon! Cheers, Stories on High Management

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Amazing experience . Loved the ambience and views of downtown Columbus. That alone is best in Columbus probably the best view of Columbus from the rooftop. Food was tasty, unique, and well put together to share between 2 or 3 and reasonably priced. Don’t starve yourself all day if your dining here . The tapas small plate style dishes leave you with bite sized shareable menu items that satisfies the palate, but doesn’t leave you feeling full or heavy. Angela was our server and took great care of my friend and I went we went in to celebrate his birthday . For dessert I recommend the good fortune
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Great drinks but limited food selection and pricey for the quality. Some inventive dishes, would definitely go again but just for drinks.
  25. CynthiaK

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Out of this world view & sunset plus excellent service, exquisite food & phenomenal drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed our date at Stories on High. The staff is very attentive & the experience is first class.

    Stories on HighResponded on March 18, 2023It's a pleasure to hear about your amazing experience at Stories. Thank you very much for the 5-star review! See you soon, Stories on High Management

  26. vanettah

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the menu and the service. Maybe adding additional food options would help

    Stories on HighResponded on March 18, 2023Vanettah, it has been a pleasure taking care of you during your multiple visits to our venue! And thank you for your wonderful feedback - we are lucky to have Danny on our team! We look forward to hosting you many more times in the future. Cheers, Stories on High Management

  27. LailaL

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The views and our waitress were both amazing. The vibes were nice, but it was so loud in there from everyone drunk talking (yelling). Our reservation was at 10:15pm & they close at 12, so prob won’t be an issue if you go earlier in the evening. The food was just okay, nothing super impressive. We got the Yakitori, rock shrimp tempura, and the sliders. We hardly ate our Yakitori, which sucks because we each ordered one since we were starving. The rock shrimp tempura was pretty good, but I suggest getting the Bloody Mary sauce on the side otherwise you’ll get soggy shrimp. The sliders were mediocre with a touch of kimchi. Would go back to enjoy the views, but not going to order any food. Both of us ordered the Pachuca Sunrise and didn’t like it. FYI last call for food & drinks is at 10:45pm.

    Stories on HighResponded on March 18, 2023LailaL, thank you very much for providing this feedback. It sounds like we definitely missed the mark here, especially with our closing time. We have contacted you at the email you provided to discuss this experience in more detail. We hope you would be willing to give us another chance! Thank you, Stories on High Management

  28. RussellC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it, and plan on going several more times!

    Stories on HighResponded on March 14, 2023Thank you very much, RussellC! We look forward to hosting you in the near future! Stories on High Management

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails and amazing staff!!! I definitely recommend!!

    Stories on HighResponded on March 14, 2023We appreciate your wonderful feedback and look forward to your next visit! Thank you, Stories on High Management

  30. HeatherS

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Beautiful evening views! Noise level very pleasant

    Stories on HighResponded on March 18, 2023Thank you for the wonderful feedback and the 5-star review, HeatherS!

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed the experience and the food was delicious. Very small plates so would be best for drinks and an appetizer before you go to dinner.
  32. ChristinaD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Loved every bit of it. Great views, great drinks, and great ambiance. I'll definitely be back

    Stories on HighResponded on March 11, 2023Thank you!! We look forward to hosting you again when you decide to return. We're glad you enjoyed yourself so thoroughly on one of our first weekends of operation! Warm Regards, Stories on High Management

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks are WONDERFUL! The view is awesome from the 28th floor!

    Stories on HighResponded on March 11, 2023Wow, what an amazing review! We're pleased you had such an amazing experience. Please try us again very soon! Warm Regards, Stories on High Management

  35. Girlwholovesfood

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We had a reservation at a high top table and couldn’t get in at the time of our reservation. They eventually let us go upstairs to the bar, then they finally offered us another table but it was in the center of the room, and not by the window, where our reserved table should have been. It took away from the ambiance. Nobody really apologized to us about it and it left a bad first impression. Once the food started rolling out we really enjoyed everything that we tried. All of the skewers were delicious and the sushi tasted great, too.
  36. MichaelD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding I really appreciate it very much had a wonderful time I will tell everybody about this

    Stories on HighResponded on March 11, 2023Thanks! It is great to read about your amazing experience. We appreciate you sharing your feedback with others! Cheers, Stories on High Management

  37. TimZ

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the top places to eat in the city coupled with an unmatched view/ambiance

    Stories on HighResponded on March 12, 2023It is a pleasure to hear such amazing feedback on one of our first weeks of operating. Thank you very much! Cheers, Stories on High Management

  38. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had my birthday dinner here and it was a great experience! I knew coming in it would be small plates but being that it was a Wednesday night I just wanted to check out the newest rooftop spot! Parking and finding the elevators to the restaurant was difficult but definitely ask front desk to direct you & also ended up doing valet which was validated(bring your ticket). The food and drinks were great, I got the pastrami won tons and the cat drink. For dessert I got the Big fortune, as a cheesecake lover this was 10/10! My friends and I loved it, will be back!

    Stories on HighResponded on March 14, 2023Thank you for your kind words, and for thinking of us to celebrate your special day! The next time you visit (hopefully very soon!), we recommend using our complimentary valet service again. Much easier than trying to find parking! See you soon, Stories on High Management

  39. Leslieg

    Columbus

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    No ! Don’t have enough characters to elaborate 😬👎🏻

    Stories on HighResponded on March 9, 2023Leslie, I am terribly sorry to hear about your negative experience at our restaurant. We have reached out to you via email to obtain additional details about your evening, if you would be willing to share them with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Stories, and making this right for you, if you are willing to give us another chance. Thank you!

  40. GabeG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for the first time with my fiance to this place after reading about it on the news. Amazing views that are breathtaking. Especially at night. Drinks are quite expensive. You're not going to leave without spending at least $40 (with tip) if you buy for two. However, you're also paying for the experience and the views. This is certainly a show stopper and if you're looking to impress people that are out of town. Or if you're looking to impress a beautiful someone, you certainly will.

    Stories on HighResponded on March 9, 2023GabeG, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience, and look forward to hosting you the next time you would like a "showstopper" of an experience. Cheers!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Stories on High is rated 4.6 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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 43 times today
Google Map for Stories on High

404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Cross street

    High Street between Nationwide and Vine

  • Neighborhood

    Columbus

  • Hours of operation

    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Japanese, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Sebastian LaRocca

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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