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The Walrus, Columbus, OH

The Walrus

4.3
4.3
193 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–2:30 am
  • Phone number
    (614) 817-1710
  • 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 193 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

193 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was not so bad. I would have to go there again to fully appreciate it all

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  2. DaveP

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Quaint spot. So so noisy we could even talk. Inappropriate music videos on the tv in front of us. Food was ok. Nothing special. Salmon was gross. Will not return.

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  3. QueenJ

    Columbus

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to the Walrus! The food was super fast and delicious - I particularly loved the soft pretzel appetizer. Our server was attentive and the food/drink were a great value, especially during happy hour! The ambiance was a bit noisier than I'd like.

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  4. AngelaH

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food ! Great atmosphere! Great value !great service….

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  5. EAToutoften

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great service from the time we walked in. Generous portions of good food served in a timely manner.

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  6. DerekG

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Solid gathering place for party of 8. Very loud.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server, Joey was fantastic! The environment was energetic and the decor was beautiful! I love the 3 piece walrus photo in the game room! If there was one thing that I could say could be improved upon it would be the Mac n’ cheese; the cheese sauce was a bit bland.

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  8. sethb

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Out of many menu items Evan was awesome Salad with shrimp was small Pretzels amazing Cauli max and cheese needed seasoning.

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  9. HeatherP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious- many options for everyone. The service was great. The staff was knowledgeable. Overall 10/10 experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service, great atmosphere! Always our go-to when we hit Cbus for concerts at The Bluestone!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kirk was awesome!!! We really appreciated his personalized service and help.

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  12. 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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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. LynnA

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    vip
    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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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FAQs

The Walrus is rated 4.3 stars by 193 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 11 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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