Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Short North - Arena District

Everything at Butcher & Rose exceeded my expectations. My fiancé and I went to celebrate our 4th anniversary and upon arriving at the table there was a cute notecard saying happy anniversary. From the person who was refilling our waters, to our actual waiter and even back up waitress everyone was so extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu as this was our first time there and had valuable recommendations. The ambiance was nice and felt the price for everything we ordered and the experience was worth the money. I plan to come back again.

Our server, Joe Meyers, was nothing short of phenomenal. His attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm elevated our night to the next level. Joe’s knowledge of the menu was impressive—he guided us through the best cuts of steak and paired them perfectly with sides and wine recommendations. But what truly set him apart was his personality. He was personable, engaging, and even shared his passion for ice cream, sparking a delightful conversation that added a unique touch to our dinner. If you visit Jeff Ruby’s, ask for Joe Meyers—you won’t regret it. He’s the kind of server who turns a great meal into an extraordinary experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Always a great experience! So many people who we meet up with when they back in town ask to go here!

Another great meal & experience at Hyde Park. We've tried all the other options & HP continues to be our favorite for both quality of food & service. We even gave Jeff Ruby 3 tries to unseat HP, but the food quality just wasn't there for us. Happy to be back!

We went before a hockey game and were pleasantly greeted and promptly seated. Nicely decorated with a pleasant ambiance. Casey, our incredible server, came over right away and told us about the great happy hour specials, including many menu items at 50% off as well as cocktails and wine. Casey gave us many good suggestions and brought out our food in a timing and logical manner. She checked on us several times and we never felt rushed. Good food at reasonable prices with a great server. Highly recommend!