Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Columbus

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Barcelona Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (2065)

$31 to $50

Spanish

German Village

About the restaurant

Tucked away in historic German Village – an authentic global dining experience awaits. Inspired by seaside sangria and a walk on the Ramblas, Barcelona is a culinary fusion of metropolitan chic & Old World European charm.
Barcelona was designed to be one of the premier independent restaurants in Columbus. We work hard to present a warm, inviting atmosphere; quality service; & above all, creative, exciting food and beverage offerings. We attribute our success to our service staff, unique, colorful individuals dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Whether it is dining at our historic bar, on the enchanting patio or in the main dining room, we hope you see the dedication of our staff each time you visit us.

Creating memorable experiences by making your family our family through food and hospitality.

Proud member of Columbus Independents.

Top review

Lisa

Dined 6 days ago

Barcelona, as always, is a perfect spot to enjoy with family or friends. The patio is especially lovely during this time of the year.

Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Columbus

4.7

4.7 (5560)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Polaris

About the restaurant

Quality, exceptional service, and an unparalleled atmosphere have made Eddie Merlot's one of America's great steak houses over the past 20 years. Eddie Merlot' s is an homage to the man and his love of a great steak, a great glass of wine, and a good story.
We pride ourselves on our Prime Aged Beef and scratch kitchen. Our chef selects each steak for the optimum proportion of marbling and texture before hand-cutting and seasoning the steaks to your specifications. From sauces to desserts, we develop recipes to create a truly unique experience for our guests. And, while you enjoy your meal, you'll be treated to the one-of-a-kind service we call the "W.O.W. Factor."

We welcome you to Eddie Merlot's—we want you, our guest, to have nothing but the best, which is why we go to such lengths to serve you the exceptional prime-aged steaks upon which our restaurant has built its reputation.

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jana

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service, especially Greg the bartender!

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Filet Mignon Potstickers

The Wine Bistro - Upper Arlington

4.7

4.7 (1148)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

The Wine Bistro, with three Columbus, Ohio locations in Upper Arlington, Westerville and Worthington, offers an exciting array of well-curated wines and a list of select craft beers. The menu features light and filling appetizers & small plates, soups, salads, flatbreads and entrees offered every day of the week for lunch and dinner. We open at 11:00 AM Mon-Sat and at Noon on Sunday.
Gather a group at one of the communal tables or in the private tasting room. Shop for wine priced at near state minimum or pay a small corkage fee (waived on Mondays & Tuesdays) to enjoy your bottle in-house.
We look forward to exploring great wine and food with you soon...

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Patrickvip

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Always great food, wine and service. We tried one of the newer wines they are carrying from Macedonia. We had have others before and enjoyed them. This one was no exception. We sat outside on a cool September day and just enjoyed ourselves.

Pelino’s Pasta

4.7

4.7 (982)

$50 and over

Italian

Columbus

About the restaurant

Chef Vinny Pelino serves up authentic, handmade pasta dishes using local, organic, and imported Italian ingredients. You won't want to miss our fresh pasta, including our famous Cacio e Pepe served tableside in a 60lb wheel of Pecorino Romano DOP cheese! With a monthly changing chef’s tasting menu, there is always something new to enjoy!

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Reneevip

Dined 4 days ago

Great good. Amazing service. Super friendly staff.

Napa Kitchen + Bar - Westerville

4.6

4.6 (760)

$30 and under

American

Westerville

About the restaurant

Napa Kitchen & Bar offers an exciting array of well-curated wines, a list of select craft beers on tap and craft cocktails. The menu features light and filling appetizers & small plates, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas and entrees offered every day of the week for lunch and dinner.

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Kathleenvip

Dined 6 days ago

It was our anniversary and we enjoyed the food and drinks. Our waiter wishesd us happy anniversary too!

The Capital Grille - Columbus

4.6

4.6 (43)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Columbus

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Jake

Dined 4 days ago

Have been to many Capital Grilles, and the Columbus exceeded expectations. The service (John was our waiter) was phenomenal, especially given how new the branch is.

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Experience

Wagyu & Wine Fall Lounge Event

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Columbus

4.5

4.5 (10340)

$30 and under

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Roberta

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

Enjoyed dinner service was great. Food was good and our waitress was very attentive.

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Popular dish

Baked Parmesan Shrimp Scampi

Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (277)

$30 and under

Sports Bar

Columbus

About the restaurant

Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen is a polished sports bar and restaurant featuring elevated American fare, with an intricately curated specialty drink, spirits, & local craft beer selection. Located on The Cap in the Short North, next to the Greater Columbus Convention Center - Parlay is the Short North's superior host for viewing parties featuring the largest sporting events around the world.

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Pedro

Dined 6 days ago

Bryan was an amazing server. He and Carmen made the night for our group of 9. Food was fantastic!

Bravo Italian Kitchen - Columbus - Lennox

4.4

4.4 (1286)

$30 and under

Italian

Columbus

About the restaurant

Bravo Lennox is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant right in Columbus serving authentic pasta dishes, signature entrées, piping hot pizza, and delicious wine & cocktails amid Roman-ruin décor. Our family-friendly atmosphere is as inviting as our welcoming staff and we look forward to your visit at Bravo Lennox located in Columbus, OH - make your reservation or place an online order today!

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Rudy

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

Great atmosphere and service. Food was great. Only disappointment was it was my wife’s birthday. I put it in the reservation. Was not acknowledged by staff.

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Popular dish

Lasagne

Galla Park Social

4.4

4.4 (176)

$30 and under

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Welcome to Galla Park Social, the premier Short North restaurant that combines modern American cuisine with a chic and elevated presentation of classic and reimagined dishes. Our menu is carefully crafted to satisfy every craving, from small plates to gourmet entrees. Our comprehensive selection of cocktails, wine, and beer includes an ample selection of champagne to elevate any occasion. At Galla Park Social, you can eat, drink, and be social all in one place. Join us for a romantic date night, girls' night out, or to catch your favorite team on our big screens. Don't miss our electrifying after dark experience, complete with bottle service and live DJ music.

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Taylor

Dined 3 days ago

Had dinner here on Saturday and overall everything was great! Amazing food, drinks and service, can’t wait to stop back in next weekend!

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Popular dish

Lobster Escargot (gf)

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