The Whitney House

Name: The Whitney House
Address: 666 High Street, Worthington, OH, United States, 43085
Telephone: (614) 396-7846
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1948 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located in downtown Old Worthington, The Whitney House serves made from scratch, refined yet rustic, American comfort food. We utilize fresh and local ingredients and constantly look for new and innovative ways to serve our community.

The Whitney House pays homage to the homes and kitchens in our past that welcomed all, treated everyone like family and offered drinks and food made with love.

We opened the Whitney House because we love our mothers. Our menu is based on the glory days of Sunday dinners when the entire family would pile into the dining room (and the living room if we ran out of chairs) to sit, catch up and enjoy a delicious meal together.

We want for you to feel at home when you stop by the Whitney House. We are looking forward to serving you!

We offer Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday 4-6pm in our Tavern

Our patio is open and is sat on a first come, first serve basis and weather permitting.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 396-7846
Website
http://www.thewhitneyhouserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jon Bruckelmeyer

Location
666 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
Neighborhood
Worthington
Cross street
New England
Parking details
The Whitney House offers multiple parking options. You have the choice of parking in our private lot behind the restaurant (access off New England Ave East), on High Street in front of the restaurant, or in the adjacent lot directly North of us (after 5pm). Also, the City of Worthington maintains multiple public lots in the downtown area.
Public transit
There are 2 COTA stops on and across High Street, in front of The Whitney House. They are stops 1256 and 1233.
Entertainment
The Whitney House offers an open show kitchen and encourages guest interaction with our talented chef staff.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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1,948 Reviews

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kathysss
Columbus
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Waitress was great, very attentive and enthusiastic. We came at Happy Hour so the prices were good for wine and appetizers...wasn't overwhelmed with the food. The corn bread was much too sweet and i think I would have preferred not to have potato chips with my sandwich - fries would have been better. Overall food middle of the road, very pretty restaurant with low noise level, nice area to walk around before or after dinner.
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JoanneK
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Six of us went for 12:30 lunch on a Thursday. Staff did not rush us and we left about 2:10. Food was good. I tried the 6-bean bowl. It was a little spicy, but it was described that way. I’ve never been able to get a reservation on a Sunday, so it must be busy.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience4
I feel like we were a random neglected table. No one knew who are server was including us. Every one was very nice but no one actually waited on us. The hostess took our order because no one ever arrived to do so. Things we asked for never arrived. After sitting at the table by myself for 30 minutes I had to hunt someone down to pay the bill. I feel like I over paid for a below average experience.
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Lulu
Columbus
102 reviews
vip
3.0
102 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience2
There are new owners, a new menu, and a new vibe! The place is busier than ever, but tables are two close together and it is difficult to hear. I could touch the person in the table next to me!
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ChrisH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Came here last year for my birthday and had a phenomenal time. This year the overall experience was mediocre. The server we had was new at wine service and he kept dripping wine when he poured for us. His service overall was great other than that. I was surprised they only had 1 meat option for entrees. They had a Walleye, a Salmon and on special was Red Snapper. Seafood overkill. And then two veggie options. The Walleye needed salt but the succotash was delicious. I was disappointed they hit the lights as soon as the check was paid. We were on our way out, so we found that rather rude and an abrupt end to our meal. Especially on a Saturday night. There was still one other couple in the dining room as well.
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Nate
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, food, and atmosphere was outstanding!We will definitely be back
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Frequentdiner
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were outstanding. Noise level was off the charts, especially for lunchtime. Conversation with my friend was almost impossible. We will need to go elsewhere the next time we want to catch up.
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Tobie
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Salmon is absolutely off the charts AMAZING! Service was very good. The manager was kind enough to discuss private party options with us during the hours they close between lunch and dinner. Wonderful experience !
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The service was good and the patio was a lovely place for dinner. However, the food and cocktails were just average, especially considering the prices. Will probably not go back.
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Gauge41
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm really glad we finally tried WH! Upon arrival we were greeted by multiple staff members and given our preference of seating location. Our waiter Natalie asked if it was our first time in and explained the menu specials and helped recommend cocktails/starters. Even though we sat outside, Natalie and other staff checked in on us regularly, ensuring the flow of our meal was well paced but not at all rushed. The cocktails were excellent and I could have eaten the whipped goat cheese and bread all day. Our entrees were prompt and delicious. I had the Sunday Supper, a Rigatoni pasta with mushroom Bolognese, and it was a super cozy dish that I finished the leftovers of later that evening. The atmosphere of the patio was quiet and relaxing. I look forward to visiting again!
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MWRoberts
Columbus
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience3
The restaurant was busy but our waiter was extremely slow and really ruined our experience. They took our drink order and took forever to bring them and when they did they were not our drinks that we ordered. Sat for at least 30 minutes before they took our food order.
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jamest
Palm Springs
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is great. The food is outstanding! Loved it.
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CarolD
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, especially if you want to enjoy delicious food, reasonable, and get to sit outside on a beautiful day, watching Worthington go by...
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good experience overall, service a little inattentive, brussel sprouts overcooked. Host did a great job accommodating a table change request. Bring back the carrot cake Please!!
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Mike
Columbus
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
Great food. Inexperienced waiter. A bit pricey. Thanks.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A group of seven had a great experience. Friendly hosts, bartenders, and wait staff. Food was excellent.
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LindaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server (Jennifer) was great and our dinners were delicious! Really enjoyed our time there and will be back!
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MeghanT
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu! Loved the whipped goat cheese appetizer and I loved the Sunday supper pasta!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was good but would have been better if it was hot. Party of 8 and food came out and various times up to maybe 4-7 mins apart. Parking should be designated for patrons and not guests visiting farmers market
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JulieH
Columbus
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch menu. Gluten free options were fantastic!
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ZB0595
Columbus
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Went for Saturday morning brunch. Server was personable but service was slow and took a while even though restaurant was not busy when we got there. Ambiance was great. Cocktails were great. Food looked appetizing but was lukewarm and seemed to have been sitting for a while. Taste was overall good.
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DougK
Columbus
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time here for brunch after many enjoyable dinners. Big surprise was the gluten free Belgian waffle, which was delicious. Also had the steak and eggs, with the chimchuri on top of the perfectly done steak a nice touch. Only shortfall was our server couldn't keep our coffee cups topped off. He was on top of things otherwise.
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MichaelE
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff is truly amazing and went above and beyond to make our 5th anniversary dinner truly special. Food was delicious and atmosphere was perfect. Thank you for a wonderful evening
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wombat
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My walleye sandwich was exceptional. Entire mrnu of items looked great. Super ambience.
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BethC
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food from the Sunday Brunch menu was delicious! Best eggs benedict I've ever had. We had the waffles and also short rib hash which were also both excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time. We wanted a quiet place, and it was. Service was impeccable, and the food was cooked to perfection. Our party had the Sunday dinner and Walleye. Great craft cocktails as well. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
So gracious! Treated our brides so well, thank you Whitney House!
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TropicBon
Columbus
74 reviews
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our group of 5 ladies had another wonderful experience at The Whitney House. We started off with a glass of Prosecco to toast a birthday. Three of us ordered the grilled fish sandwich, and it was very good. One of the ladies loves the grilled cheese sandwich so kept her tradition of ordering one for herself. The birthday girl ordered the gnocchi. I got to taste it, and it was delicious. Maybe I will order it next time - and there will be a next time!
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Nisk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem! We had a great lunch yesterday. The salmon and fish were perfect. Topped it off with warm chocolate chip cookies with sea salt and caramel. Definitely will return!
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KimJ
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I first dined at the Whitney House a few years ago with friends and really liked it. Since then I have been back twice. (I live 65 minutes west of Columbus) This time I brought a good friend for her birthday. The food was exceptional especially the coffee cake which I had for the first time. Not your run of the mill coffee cake for sure. Glad we ordered to share. Generous portion and oh so delicious. The servers are always kind, courteous and prompt. I also love the setting in Worthington. I will continue to recommend it to friends and family. Keep up the good work.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate outdoors. Food is excellent, waiter was great. Will come again
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SJLJ
Columbus
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing- he just moved to Columbus and had a the best recos Plus we had are Hoskins and he was so kind to them Food was AMAZING
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Ablelady
Pittsburgh
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience2
Great expectations for a special occasion unfortunately, did not make the mark.
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BrentR
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great for business lunch meetings and fantastic food and service!
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JulieT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent! The burger is delicious and so is the whipped goat cheese appetizer. So many wonderful choices with a myriad of healthy and decadent options. Our server was great too!
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VanceA
Columbus
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great birthday celebration at the Whitney House! Service was right on. Very friendly and efficient. Cocktails were great. Food was great. Started with the Brussel Sprouts and Prosciutto appetizers and ended with a wonderful ice cream cake for dessert! The Short Rib entree was the best! They even brought a festive dessert for my friends birthday on the house!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service was outstanding. Definitely worth stopping in and trying the food here! Great place.
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ThaddeusMaximus
Columbus
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We’ve always enjoyed The Whitney House. While there are items I miss from the old menu (boozy cereal, Chilaquiles to name a few), the new menu is good so far! We’ll return again and again!
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great find for a business lunch! Delicious food and great service. My guests live in the area and thanked me for introducing them to somewhere new.
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RandallA
Columbus
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Whitney House. From the time we enter to a welcoming hostess; enjoy friendly conversation with our server; and feast on tastefully prepared fare, it is the best!!
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FAQs

The Whitney House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 396-7846.

The Whitney House is rated 4.6 stars by 1948 OpenTable diners.

The Whitney House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

666 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085

Additional information

Cross street
New England
Neighborhood
Worthington
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Whitney House offers multiple parking options. You have the choice of parking in our private lot behind the restaurant (access off New England Ave East), on High Street in front of the restaurant, or in the adjacent lot directly North of us (after 5pm). Also, the City of Worthington maintains multiple public lots in the downtown area.
Public transit
There are 2 COTA stops on and across High Street, in front of The Whitney House. They are stops 1256 and 1233.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Bruckelmeyer
Entertainment
The Whitney House offers an open show kitchen and encourages guest interaction with our talented chef staff.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewhitneyhouserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(614) 396-7846

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Does The Whitney House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Does The Whitney House offer gift cards?

Is The Whitney House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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