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The Walrus, Columbus, OH

The Walrus

4.5
4.5
274 Reviews
$30 and under
American
143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5370

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
Welcome to The Walrus

Located on the corner of Main & 4th in Downtown Columbus, The Walrus offers a full menu of tasty comfort food, 30 beers on draft, a full bar & wine list, and a fun, lively atmosphere to enjoy with friends, family and colleagues. Grab lunch, watch a game on one of 24 big screen TVs, or come out for an evening of dinner & drinks and enjoy some of the best live music in the region! Open for lunch, dinner & late night, full service dining & carryout, seven days a week!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 274 people are saying

The Walrus 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Walrus offers a lively, tavern-style atmosphere with a diverse menu and delightful service, especially from standout servers like Joey. Patrons appreciate the "great service, food, and drinks," and commend the venue's "spacious" setting and "fun bar with upscale pub food." It's perfect for gatherings, with "good food, friendly service."

274 Reviews
  1. Rochelle

    Columbus17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chose this place due to proximity to visiting guests staying downtown. It's a winner. Variety menu tasty food and our server Joey made our experiences much fun. His drink suggestions and menu accommodations were perfect. They have music too!. It's spacious with booths as well as high tables. Accessible parking and other venues near by!.

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  2. Jayme

    Columbus30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joey did amazing! He played server and hostess all with a smile Great service, food, and drinks

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  3. Naomi

    Columbus14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was OK, there was a hair on my plate. I didn’t send my food back but overall couldn’t enjoy my dinner. It was VERY loud in the front where we were sitting. Service was decent.

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  4. Jeremy VIP

    Columbus97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and fun. The real star was our server Joe. I left my phone at the restaurant and Joe went above and beyond to make sure I got it. Joe is amazing, thank you!

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  5. Anthony

    West Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The short rib sliders is one of my favorite meals in Columbus. staff is very friendly, and it’s a great spot before a show downtown.

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  6. Janet K.

    Columbus7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic time at The Walrus! The service was fantastic. The food was served quickly, perfectly done and timely. The server was knowledgeable about the food and beverages and gave great recommendations.

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  7. David VIP

    Columbus14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good bar food and sandwiches. Very busy but a pleasant dinner before the symphony.

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  8. Karina

    Columbus1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    the food needs to come out when it’s ready my whole table food was cold

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  9. Diana

    Columbus11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very fun bar with upscale pub food. We were seated at large table, with plenty of room for our large party. The food was good, with nice vegan and vegetarian options. It is noisy, though!

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  10. AustinM

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated quickly even on a busy night, Server was amazing and food delicious!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Walrus

143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5370

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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