Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Columbus

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

South Village Grille

4.8

4.8 (992)

$30 and under

American

German Village

About the restaurant

If you are looking for a place in Columbus, OH where you can kick back and have good food and drinks, drop by South Village Grille. Located in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of German Village, our restaurant boasts a Modern American menu that is rooted in European cooking techniques. We offer a range of dishes that everyone can enjoy, including pizzas, steaks, and fresh oysters.

Our drink selection is among the best in the area. We have an extensive wine list that pairs well with Modern American cuisine. In addition, we offer unique and flavorful cocktails, each of which is designed with a new perspective in mind.

Visit us and taste the South Village Grille difference for yourself. Our restaurant is open every day of the week, and brunch on the weekends. We look forward to having you dine with us.

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Cals2

Dined 1 day ago

Always amazing meals ! So much to choose from. Sushi is so fresh and delicious. Always great waitstaff ! We love having Maggie !

Alqueria

4.8

4.8 (24)

$31 to $50

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Alqueria is a restaurant located in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. It offers refined rustic dining in a comfortable setting. The menu features a variety of dishes, including braised meats, charcuterie, cheeses and seafood. The restaurant is located in an over 100-year-old building in the University district.

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Meves

Dined 3 days ago

2nd visit. Happy to get a reservation for date night. Great cocktails. Great menu. We didn’t get to sit in patio but dining room still lovely. Loved the roasted zucchini romesco, BBQ chicken wing snackers, and lamp chops and portobello . Quinoa and lentils was a little too salty and smoky, but the flavors and healthful combinations were great. Great service. Great place.

Rusty Bucket - New Albany

4.9

4.9 (352)

$30 and under

American

New Albany

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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LYBrownvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Dining here is ALWAYS a “no brainer”. We have been dining at Rusty Bucket restaurants for a very long time and we have never been disappointed. Everything from the food, atmosphere and friendly staff makes dining here so enjoyable…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Eagle Short North

4.8

4.8 (516)

$30 and under

American

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

We start with free range, all-natural Amish chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. It's got a little kick and is served with our house-made hot honey. But we don't stop there - Southern-style sides grace our menu, craft beer flows through our taps, and Blues music pumps through our speakers. At The Eagle, it's all about flying right, eating bird, and curing the Blues.

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Elisa

Dined 2 days ago

Food was amazing definitely get their chicken. Cocktails were amazing as well. Server came around often to put in drink orders and helped the experience go smoothly. Food came out within minutes and it was fresh and amazing. Only thing is with outdoor seating there is lots of bees because of flower pots. Would recommend sitting inside!

Rusty Bucket - Westerville

4.8

4.8 (501)

$30 and under

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

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Dickvip

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Beef Stroganoff was very good and so was the Icebox cake! Service was very good.

Rusty Bucket - Dublin

4.7

4.7 (462)

$30 and under

American

Dublin

About the restaurant

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Golf2

Dined on Aug 27, 2024

Our server was excellent, Mike I believe was his name. My husband said the salmon was best he ha# had anywhere.

Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview

4.7

4.7 (6829)

$30 and under

American

Grandview Heights

About the restaurant

As with any diner, you feel immediately comfortable and at ease. Like no other diner, it’s artsy and cool.

The Cap City menu follows suit, with recognizable favorites like meatloaf receiving unexpected and delightful upscale twists, alongside trendier chef-driven dishes with big flavors. Desserts at this Cameron Mitchell Restaurant are retro-cool, taste better than you remember, and are showstopper-sized.

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Billvip

Dined 2 days ago

Fish and chips were really good love that you could change up the coleslaw for fruit salad and our servant. Jacob was great very attentive personable.

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Rusty Bucket - Gahanna

4.9

4.9 (230)

$30 and under

American

Gahanna

About the restaurant

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Connievip

Dined 3 days ago

Katie was an excellent server. Very courteous and attentive

Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (2802)

$30 and under

American

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Forno offers the best atmosphere and contemporary cuisine in the city, with alluring views of our custom stone-fire oven and High Street happenings. An unrivaled Happy Hour includes hand-crafted drinks, wine by the glass, Ohio drafts, signature pizzas and sharables. Stop in and see why we’ve been ranked as one of Forbes Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America! Please call us at 614-469-0053 to make a reservation!

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Emilie

Dined 4 days ago

Happy hour is always the best! Good and drink options are awesome.

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Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington

4.7

4.7 (4353)

$31 to $50

American

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink. A gathering place for family and friends to share life deliciously from the chefs at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.

Named for the storied Hudson River Valley, home of the Culinary Institute of America, and the route which winds through Napa Valley, Hudson 29 is a collection of great flavors and influences from both. Featuring a menu of familiar favorites crafted from the finest ingredients and an artfully composed wine list of over 100 bottles.

Stop by Hudson 29 soon, and share a few tales of your own.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

The blackened fish and French dip sandwiches were delicious. Our server, Grace, was incredible!

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