Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Columbus

4.9

4.9 (87)

$30 and under

Mexican / Southwestern

Columbus

About the restaurant

For more than 32 years, our local independent restaurant has been dedicated to bringing the flavor of New Mexico to Central Ohio. This cuisine takes extraordinary people, passion and effort to create. Our homemade, New Mexican family recipes blend the rich history of Native American, Spanish and Anglo traditions. The basis for these recipes is certified green and red chile imported from Albuquerque. From family gatherings to any special occasion, our loyal staff is committed to serving you. From our family in New Mexico and Columbus, to yours, we thank you for dining local. Located just across from Polaris Mall.

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MollieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always excellent! The food is delicious and the service is great.

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Experience

Now Serving Happy Hour!

Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar

4.9

4.9 (25)

$30 and under

Indian

Bexley

About the restaurant

In the Punjabi language, “Khaab” means dream. For Mavi, owner of Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar, the name refers to a very personal journey.

Mavi dreamed of being a restaurant owner since his childhood. Working toward that dream for 15 years finally led to his ultimate goal of owning a restaurant. Now, when he welcomes guests to Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar, Mavi can share his dream with them and share the flavors of his Punjabi roots.

Guests at Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar will find an upscale experience that matches the excellence of the food. The elegant dining room is designed with contemporary style and the added touches of Punjabi royalty. Guests will also enjoy an innovative cocktail menu and a fine selection of bourbon and whiskey at the bar.

It’s all part of the Khaab dream: A memorable experience, with excellent food and drinks served in a contemporary and welcoming atmosphere.

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StevenVIP

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

Always excellent food! Service can be impacted by how busy the restaurant becomes since it's a pretty small place and they do a large amount of pick-up business as well.

Rusty Bucket - Clintonville

4.7

4.7 (405)

$30 and under

American

Clintonville

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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ron

Dined 5 days ago

Good experience - we thought our waitress looked like a relative and that started off a conversation that was easy and friendly. was very aware of our needs and yet not hanging over the constantly. our bad but we did not get the name of our waitress

North High Brewing - Westerville

4.7

4.7 (140)

$30 and under

Pub

Westerville

About the restaurant

North High Brewing serves award winning craft beer and from scratch bites. Located in Historic Dublin and Westerville, North High Brewing is committed to providing a place where the community can gather, relax and celebrate good times together. Either in the winter at our cozy bars and dining rooms, or during the summer on our patios and beer gardens, there's always a seat at the table.

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Tom

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Took my Dad for Father's Day and didn't see on the website that they only serve brunch until 2pm on Saturday and Sunday was a little bummed out but it worked out fine they had a good selection of breakfast and lunch options. Food was good and there sweet potato fries were awesome

Fado Pub & Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (749)

$30 and under

European

Dublin

About the restaurant

At Fado Pub & Kitchen you'll enjoy delicious European-inspired dishes served to you in a beautiful environment by a talented and caring staff. Our food, cocktail and wine menus borrow from the great food traditions of France, Italy, Spain and, of course, Ireland. It's where we come from. While the menu is of the highest quality, it is never fancy or pretentious. We guarantee everyone will find something they love.

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John

Dined 5 days ago

Service and food were great. Place is noisy. We enjoyed it.

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Red Lobster - Columbus - Polaris Parkway

4.3

4.3 (68)

$30 and under

Seafood

Polaris

About the restaurant

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration.

Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo.

Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today.

Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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KendraVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

We had a great experience, great service and great food!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Easton Town Center

4.0

4 (237)

$30 and under

American

Easton

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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SANDYVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Great service and food! A great way to cool off on a hot day and enjoy some refreshments.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Polaris

4.0

4 (293)

$30 and under

American

Polaris

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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BogomirVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great food value and server was very attentive and friendly

Dave & Buster's - Hilliard (Columbus)

3.9

3.9 (82)

$30 and under

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Hannah

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

Our server, food and games were great! We are definitely coming back again.

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tuttle Crossing

3.7

3.7 (208)

$30 and under

American

Dublin

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Peggy

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Good server and food was tasty, hot, and timely. Noise level is a little high but food is worth it.