Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Clintonville

Fantastic food and service! We started out with drinks at the bar and then moved to our table once it was ready. Starters were deviled eggs, crab cakes and two plates of oysters Rockefeller- which were outstanding! All three of us had steaks: a NY strip, a 20oz porterhouse and an 8oz filet mignon. A few bottles of California Pinot Noir and a few cocktails as well. Our server did a great job of guiding us and pointing out details that helped us with our menu selections. My two guests - both visiting for work from So California - were incredibly impressed with the entire dining experience. Great job.

Beautifully done steaks, delicious sides of sprouts, puréed potatoes and baked potato, and, of course, their signature cheese cake that cannot be beat! Our server, Christian, was attentive, a good conversationalist and knew the menu inside and out!

My friends and I all tried this place when they first opened and we could not wait for them to change their menu to go back. This is our 2nd time dining at Haru and just like our first experience, the service was exceptional, the quality of fish was extremely fresh, the chef created the flavors that once again complimented the fish very well. Each piece is full of flavor and enticing you for more. Only regret is not taking pictures worthy of posting since all of us were hungry and could not wait to eat. Already made plans to go back again before their next menu change in 6-8 weeks.

As a long time Columbus resident, I can tell you we've not had such a fine french restaurant since The Refectory's hayday. The food, service and atmosphere is a delight. I went for the first time on Sunday night with my husband and brought my mother back on Monday! Everything is perfection! I even got to meet chef Shawn Alpenn, who is new to Columbus from restaurants across the West Coast The chicken liver mousse and deviled eggs are a don't miss. My husband is a chef and we agree that they nail a perfect Salade Lyonnaise. (I got it on both trips.) Steak Frites hanger cut steak with creamy tarragon bernaise was melt in your mouth fabulous while my mom loved the burger, too. Watch out for sneaky expensive - but delicious - Sancerre wine by the glass...3 glasses were $85! But, the food is worth every cent :)

The Hubbard consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience, distinguished by superior cuisine and service.