Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Columbus

4.9

4.9 (91)

$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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aimee

Dined 3 days ago

Always wonderful service and food. The staff is so kind and accommodating.

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Rusty Bucket - Arlington

4.8

4.8 (375)

$30 and under

American

Upper Arlington

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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MarisaVIP

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Thanks for accommodating my daughter’s birthday so easily. We had a lot of fun!

Six Hundred Downtown

4.7

4.7 (795)

$30 and under

Italian

Bellefontaine

About the restaurant

Six Hundred Downtown is a good old fashioned pizzeria, the way they used to be and they the way they were meant to be. We feel that pizza making is an art and we strive to create the best pizza we possibly can. We hand spin our pizzas the old fashioned way and we bake our pizzas in an old fashioned brick oven.

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Jim

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

This is the best pizza around…on this occasion, we had dinner which was outstanding…sat outside and enjoyed the service and the evening…

Rusty Bucket - Clintonville

4.6

4.6 (409)

$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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Michael

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Overall the experience was good. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. No real complaints, except you need to bring back the green chili burger!

Rusty Bucket - Gahanna

4.5

4.5 (260)

$30 and under

American

Gahanna

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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Kay

Dined 6 days ago

It was great to get a reservation for 8 at a normal eating time (6:00) because some restaurants would need a month to accommodate such a request. The noise level was moderate but we could still hear most conversations at the table. The food all came at the same time - a plus! And the wait for food was acceptable considering we had 8 orders.

North High Brewing - Westerville

4.5

4.5 (145)

$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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KimberlyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

It was a girls lunch and we had a great time. Our waitress was wonderful and so kind

Union Cafe

4.3

4.3 (82)

$30 and under

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Voted Columbus' Best LGBT+ Bar, Union Cafe has been a staple in the heart of the Short North since 1996. Union is a safe space known for its generous pours, daily drink specials, and world-class drag entertainment. Our modern American menu is popularly priced and expanding throughout the spring.

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KaraVIP

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

It’s always a good time with wonderful food, service, and entertainment!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Easton Town Center

4.0

4 (241)

$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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Kayde

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Nikki was an amazing server! Please give her a raise!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Polaris

4.0

4 (297)

$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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Craig

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Been to several BJs across the country and each location has been great. This location service and food were very good. It is located in nice mall area as well.

Benihana - Columbus, OH

3.6

3.6 (2942)

$30 and under

Japanese

Polaris

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Laurie

Dined on Jul 2, 2025

Probably a better ambiance at night. Not prepared at our reservation. Not enough help. Food was excellent! Worth going for the food!

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