The Walrus

Name: The Walrus
Address: 143 E Main St, Columbus, OH, United States, 43215-5370
Telephone: (614) 817-1710
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

182 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:30 am
Phone number
(614) 817-1710
Website
http://www.thewalruscolumbus.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5370
Neighborhood
Columbus
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Lively
Columbus
Lively

182 Reviews

J
Jeff
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good selection of draft beers and specialty cocktails. For a one page menu there was quite a variety. Lobster pirogis to vegetarian dishes. Pretty loud but it fit the ambiance. Restroom was large and clean. Service was attentive and solid. Checked in a lot. Food very good but would not rate as excellent...it is a gastro pub not a 5 star restaurant so it was appropriate. Cool location with other pubs in walking distance. I would go again especially on a Monday or Tuesday when they have bargain food specials.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drinks and our waiter was great! This was my 3rd visit and I will def be back again!
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LoriB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Loved this place! Friendly service, comfortable atmosphere. I had the fish & chips, and the fish was just ok, but I forgave it.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Service was great. Meals were chose were not. Will come back to try again and hopefully get better vegetarian meal. Pretzel appetizer was really good though.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience4
I reserved with OpenTable and they couldn’t find my reservation
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
First time to the walrus. Loved the look of the restaurant. Waitress very nice. Food was OK. They were put if a few items like the pulled BBQ and the Shrimp. It was just OK.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and atmosphere was great! I look forward to coming back!
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vickyb
Columbus
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greek salad with grilled chicken for me and short ribs and maple burgers for others / all tasted great and service was quick! Enjoyed it and will definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
Service was lacking, many things not available. Very loud.
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ReganH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The lobster pierogies are amazing. All the seafood lovers at the table commented they’d get them as their main entree next time instead of sharing. Joey provided our table of 8 with amazing service with a friendly, quick witted personality, which we loved.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Joey was so amazing!! We love him. We even left our sunglasses on the table and he ran them down the street.
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DanB
Columbus
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service and meals…well played! Lobster periorgies were spot on.
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49thAnniversary
Columbus
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was a pleasant surprise. We went with another couple before going to the movie at the Ohio Theater. The food was very good, the service was good and it was affordable.
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NickMc
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service. Both are always top-notch at The Walrus.
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AnneF
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
They have so many great options for appetizers and meals. For appetizers we loved the goat cheese balls and soft pretzels. Recommend the sliders, grilled cheese, and walrus salad. Absolutely 5 star service! Never had to wait for anything-drinks always topped off.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We first came for restaurant week and really enjoyed it so decided to come here again before our theatre show. Tried the Goat cheese and tomato basil appetizer - delicious! And entree I got the short rib dinner and my sister got lobster roll - we both really enjoyed our meals. My one complaint (which has nothing to do with the food) is the tables. I don’t really enjoy high top table because I’m short and my legs just dangle, they said they didn’t have standard tables for 2 people.
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zrrific
Columbus
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
This is a lively spot with great engagement with the patrons. They have various options and the food is delicious.
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Gigglebox
Columbus
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We always enjoy our time at The Walrus. This time our appetizers were brought at the same time as our entrees, which I thought was odd. Everything tasted good and was good quality.
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PamelaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at The Walrus. Great food - grilled cheese w candied bacon! Great cocktails (the Queen Bee), draft beer. We will be back for some live music soon!
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jennyb
Columbus
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience1
Food was marginal at best. Chicken sandwich did not have the avocado that was listed on the menu. Couldn't get the waiters attention when I discovered it. Cauliflower Augratin had only a few pieces of cauliflower in it. Tomi Collins drink was way to sweet--too much simple syrup. Music was too loud. Waiter was very nice but appeared to be overworked. Not planning to come back
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LynnA
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and our server was the best! My husband is a foodie and he commented on the freshness and uniqueness of the home made dressing. Portion size was generous. You won’t be disappointed.
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Monica
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
We were attracted to the idea of good food and live music. Originally , we were told that the live entertainment started at 8:00 pm, which was incorrect, live music, on Saturday starts at 10:00 pm. When we ordered our appetizer, we were told by the waiter that the guacamole did not have onions, which was incorrect, it did have onions. My husband ordered beer and unfortunately it was unpalatable. Our fist experience was not commendable, we are definitely not going back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time sitting at the bar drinking some new beers. Dinner—lobster appetizer and lobster rolls—delicious!
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HazenR
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks and food. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was able to accommodate an extra two people at our table so we had 11 people total. Food was delicious!
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JanetC
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food and service for a bar. A bit noisy but that’s to be expected. Great first experience and I’m sure we’ll be back!
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RobertM
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've gone to The Walrus 4 or 5 times before shows at the Ohio Theater and we will definitely go again. The people are friendly, the service is quick, and we've never had a bad meal. It's a great little neighborhood bar.
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JohnC
Pittsburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Average, typical sports bar. Food was ok, service was decent. Nothing to write home about.
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KristiW
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT! The service with a smile, great drink recommendation based on the weather of the day and food was amazing as usual!
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Carmine
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
We waited at the hostess stand for several minutes before anyone spoke to us. There were 4 employees that came nearby and made eye contact before walking away. We had reservations and were meeting others for dinner. This wasn't a great start to the evening. The portions are decent, food came out quickly and accurately, but the drinks were slow. Overall a decent evening but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joey is an amazing server. Loved having him during our dinner
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ss123
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I tried the maple burger and it was great! Others in my party had short rib sliders, chicken sandwich, and lobster pirogies. All were enjoyed. It was a fun atmosphere. I would definitely go back!
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Retiredbanker
Columbus
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
We found the restaurant very noisy. We were there at 5:00 PM and had dinner. We could not hear each other across the table.
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JanetHTX
Houston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails, loved the menu options. Falafel sliders were excellent, as were the fries and quinoa salad. Hubs enjoyed the chorizo tacos!
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NBee
Western NC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Need reservations to go. Very crowded, even early. Noise level was high. Food was tasty, but fairly pricey. Server just had too many tables. She was nice, but hard to track down.
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DEANM
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
had reservations, seated pretty quickly. food portions were large, drinks were good. it definitely was busy with a young crowd vibe.
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KatherynM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a big group on a Sunday evening and they were able to accommodate us. The food came out quickly and was very good. Excellent drink selection - including my favorite craft beer, Zaftig.
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DLove
Cincinnati
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was great!
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SLV04
Columbus
81 reviews
vip
5.0
81 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadn’t been here in years and forgot how good it was! Quick service on a Sunday evening- great food!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was amazing. Cocktails were lovely but took longer than expected (cocktails arrived after our food). We enjoyed it for sure. Would definitely go back.
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FAQs

The Walrus is rated 4.3 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5370

Additional information

Neighborhood
Columbus
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:30 am
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

Website
http://www.thewalruscolumbus.com/
Phone number
(614) 817-1710

The Walrus

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lobster Pierogies

Lobster Rolls

Short Ribs

Menu

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is The Walrus restaurant rated?

Is The Walrus currently accepting reservations?

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Additional information