Best Casual Restaurants in Northwest Columbus

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1. Valentina’s at Bridgepark

4.7

Exceptional(1423)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dublin

Booked 73 times today

Take a Barolo-inspired culinary journey with our traditional, authentic menu, paired with crafted cocktails and wines showcasing the extraordinary varietals of Italy. Our signature Genuine Hospitality welcomes you as you are.Influenced by quaint, Italian village flourishes that are warm, inviting and historic, share with your friends and family as if dining in Valentina’s countryside home with hers.Welcome to Valentina's at Bridge Park in Dublin, Ohio.If you do not see online availability for your party size and/or date & time, please contact the restaurant directly.

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2. Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington

4.8

Exceptional(4426)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Arlington

Booked 50 times today

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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3. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Dublin

4.6

Exceptional(4531)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dublin

Booked 101 times today

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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4. Tupelo Honey - Columbus

4.5

Awesome(766)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Columbus

Booked 43 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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5. VASO Rooftop Lounge

4.4

Awesome(568)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Columbus

Booked 23 times today

Welcome up to the top of the vibrant Bridgepark community where Vaso is mixing it up. We invite you to come on up via our express glass elevator. Escape to our roof top oasis. Slow down and unwind. Grab a savory small plate to go with a bespoke gin + tonic. Relax in the sun and lose track of time. Trust us. Our hospitality roots will take care of you. Vaso features 2 bars, interior and exterior, with unique – mixology forward cocktails, boutique style wines, and a craft beer selection complimented by sharable tapas. Vaso also includes a private dining room providing an exclusive setting for up to 25 guests.All outdoor patio and bar seats are first-come, first-served. Parties of 9 or more guests must make reservations through our private events coordinator by submitting an inquiry at www.vasodublin.com or by calling 614-698-2515.

6. SOW Plated

4.7

Exceptional(1488)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Upper Arlington

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to SOW Plated!SŌW Plated is a made-from-scratch restaurant concept built on a flavor-forward menu that rotates regularly allowing guests to experience local food and drink ingredients at the peak of freshness. Food celebrated in the most natural state possible.We have both indoor and outdoor (All-seasons, heated sun room) seating available.

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7. J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin

4.7

Exceptional(1757)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dublin

Booked 22 times today

J. Liu Restaurant and Bar Dublin offers a uniquely crafted, and carefully selected array of dishes, from simple, American cuisine staples, such as burgers and sandwiches, to cozy and comforting flavors of Italian cooking, to innovatively reinvented seafood dishes and steaks, to intricate, complex flavors of Eastern Asian cuisine, stapled in China and Japan. Our bartenders offer delicious, unique cocktails, and an extensive wine menu which includes something for everyone: from the wine novice, to the trained connoisseur. We offer Happy Hour between 3 pm and 7 pm, Monday through Friday. 1/2 off Wine Night on Wednesdays and Sundays all night throughout the restaurant and so much more! Please note, Hours and Menus may change on Holidays. Due to High Demand, Patio and Bar Seating is always first come, first serve.

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8. Houlihan's - Upper Arlington

4.5

Awesome(1195)

Price: Moderate

• American • Upper Arlington

Booked 16 times today

Since 1972, we've believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous 'Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.

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9. Z Cucina di Spirito - Columbus

4.7

Exceptional(2431)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Grandview Heights

Booked 15 times today

Opening in the Fall of 2005, Z Cucina topped the list of new restaurants according to Columbus Monthly Magazine. Described as "unobtrusively chic", Z Cucina is a blend of traditional & modern Italian cuisine that also moves with ease into the realm of Mediterranean flavors. With an International Wine List married to the chef's cuisine, Z Cucina offers the rare experience of distinctive dining in a neighborhood setting.

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10. The Wine Bistro - Upper Arlington

4.7

Exceptional(1166)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Upper Arlington

Booked 11 times today

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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Robinvip
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Joffre was an exceptional server. He was attentive without being over bearing. The smoked salmon omelette with goat cheese and roasted capers was divine! As was the special/seasonal white cranberry with rosemary mimosa. I was dining with a dear friend and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Hudson 29 for the pre-Thanksgiving win!
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Hudson 29 - Upper ArlingtonPrice: Expensive• American• Upper Arlington
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4.8
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Jennifer
Columbus •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The sweet and spicy chicken and waffles - so tasty and satisfying. Can’t go wrong with any of the chicken dishes. The “Biscuits for a Cause” aid Tupelo employees in need - a worthy cause, indeed.
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Tupelo Honey - ColumbusPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Columbus
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4.5
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Catherine
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food took quite a while for a party of only 6 and the restaurant was not full by any means. We still enjoy the meal.
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Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - DublinPrice: Moderate• American• Dublin
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4.6
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Lassaad
Columbus •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was my first experience with my family as we can never get a reservation during our preferred time! Although a little mishap with our order, the whole staff was so accommodating, so responsive and the person in charge even stopped by and apologized even though I was not asking for one but so nice to be treated as such! The food was amazing and especially that Margherita pizza! Best pizza I have ever had in Ohio period!
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Valentina’s at BridgeparkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dublin
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4.7
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Sean
Columbus •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
Food was just ok. Expected a little better. Deviled eggs and the cheese croquettes.
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VASO Rooftop LoungePrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Columbus
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4.4

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1. Valentina’s at Bridgepark

2. Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington

3. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Dublin

4. Tupelo Honey - Columbus

5. VASO Rooftop Lounge

6. SOW Plated

7. J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin

8. Houlihan's - Upper Arlington

9. Z Cucina di Spirito - Columbus

10. The Wine Bistro - Upper Arlington

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