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

193 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

Nov 28, 2023

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
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

Popular dishes

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

Noise • Moderate

193 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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
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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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

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

The Walrus

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Walrus Salad

Lobster Rolls

Lobster Pierogies

Menu

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Walrus restaurant rated?

Is The Walrus currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information