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A photo of Forno Kitchen and Bar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2917)
Price: Moderate
• American • Short North - Arena District
Booked 96 times today
Located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Forno offers the best atmosphere and contemporary cuisine in the city, with alluring views of our custom stone-fire oven and High Street happenings. An unrivaled Happy Hour includes hand-crafted drinks, wine by the glass, Ohio drafts, signature pizzas and sharables. Stop in and see why we’ve been ranked as one of Forbes Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America! Please call us at 614-469-0053 to make a reservation!
A photo of The Guild House - Columbus restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3961)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbus
Booked 53 times today
The Guild House is an artisan eatery featuring creative American cuisine available for dinner. We proudly source locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Our chefs collaborate to create seasonal offerings that are regionally and globally inspired, all with artistic technique in an energetic and inviting space. Our wine list includes wines from around the world that are diverse and carefully selected, and our bar chefs craft fresh squeezed juices and spirits with skillful passion. Repurposed wood, local art and contemporary accents lend to The Guild House’s cosmopolitan character – suitable for revelry or relaxation.
A photo of The Pearl - Short North restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5919)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Short North - Arena District
Booked 74 times today
Cameron Mitchell’s, The Pearl Short North, is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern. White exposed brick, original hard wood floors, over-sized iron beams and windows that open to High Street complete this unique gastropub, located in the Short North Arts District.
A photo of SoCal Kitchen + Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2300)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Columbus
Booked 26 times today
SoCal Kitchen + Bar (formerly Del Mar SoCal Kitchen) is a full-service restaurant, offering the best of California-inspired dishes and cocktails. The restaurant pays homage to a SoCal Kitchen with “good food, good vibes and good times to remember.”The talented culinary team led by Executive Chef Mike Fick, is fanatical about freshness and uses only the best fare from the farm, garden and sea. The restaurant also has a heavy focus on vegetarian and gluten free options. SoCal Kitchen + Bar offers Brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.
A photo of Marcella's - Short North restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5712)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Short North - Arena District
Booked 88 times today
Marcella’s is a bustling, urban burst of Italian flavor & energy. Marcella’s has a lively atmosphere – whether it be for sharing dinner or a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino (1/4 of the bottle), but don’t forget about the ample offerings of antipasti & pizza. Marcella’s brings an authentic Italian cafe to Columbus’ Short North Arts District.
A photo of Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2087)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District
Booked 58 times today
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Positioned at the gateway of the Short North arts & entertainment district, Hyde Park is located adjacent to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and a short walk from the major downtown hotels, North Market, and Nationwide Arena. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features, and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Columbus Ohio’s “go-to” fine-dining restaurant choice and place to be impressed, for convention goers, business meetings, corporate events, intimate dinners & special occasions. Private event rooms available; heated covered outdoor dining; valet parking offered - $10
A photo of Hubbard Grille restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1461)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Columbus
Booked 24 times today
Hubbard Bar & Grille is a new American restaurant and event space in the heart of the Short North since 2010. Featuring fresh, local and organic meals & creative cocktails in a modern, sophisticated atmosphere. We are open for dinner 6 nights a week; closed on Mondays.Our second floor bar and lounge may be reserved to create a flexible space for groups of 50+. Guest can enjoy the privacy of a sit-down dinner or mingle in cocktail-party fashion. For more information visit www.hubbardgrille.com/private-eventBooking a table online is fast and convenient, but if you are having difficulty finding a certain availability feel free to call us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
A photo of ROOH Columbus restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(951)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Short North - Arena District
Booked 12 times today
ROOH is a progressive Indian restaurant. Meaning soul or spirit, ROOH brings the spirit of India to Columbus. Renowned Executive Chef, Sujan Sarkar blends charming, seasonal dishes that are an interpretation of customary Indian sensibilities with his use of international techniques.---As a Courtesy to all guests, please limit your time with us to 2 hours for parties of 2-4, and 2.5 hours for parties larger than 4. We have a grace period of 15 minutes.
A photo of Lincoln Social restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Columbus
Booked 16 times today
Guests must be 21 and over to enter at all times.The urban rooftop lounge, located atop the Lincoln building, is the perfect way to enjoy the Columbus skyline. With a retractable roof and a fire pit, this cool rooftop oasis is the ideal spot for guests to sip, savor and surround themselves within the cityscape. Enjoy the sweeping city views with a cocktail in hand, crafted by expert mixologists and stay for a flavorful bite created by the award-winning culinary team. This will be an energetic gathering place complete with an ivy wall to grab the perfect Instagram picture.
A photo of Arch City Tavern restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(186)
Price: Moderate
• Grill • Columbus
Booked 33 times today
Arch City Tavern is a contemporary gastropub located in the heart of the Short North. Guests can stop in for lunch, dinner & late night to enjoy local craft beer, seasonal cocktails and recipes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Make sure to check out the decor and 20-foot pencil drawing of Old Columbus for a taste of the area's history. Come visit us for Happy Hour M-F 3-6:00pm and weekend brunch Sat & Sun 11am-3pm.Reservations are limited. We save a majority of our tables for walk-in seating. Reservations are available before and after OSU Football games, but not during. For reservations of 12+ people, please email archcitytavern@gmail.com.

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  • Jeremy
    Columbus •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Had dinner at SoCal recently and really enjoyed it. The sushi was fresh, the burger was juicy and flavorful, and the steak was cooked just right. Everything we ordered was solid. The atmosphere leans toward a younger crowd, but it wasn’t too busy during our reservation, which made for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Service was friendly and efficient, with no long waits. Overall, SoCal is a great spot for a casual night out with good food. Would definitely come back!
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    SoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus
    4.7
  • Chris
    Indiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My partner and I had not been the The Guild House prior and this was a Valentine's dinner. Our server was fantastic and very knowledgeable, host was prompt and professional. We had cocktails, appetizer, and main dish but skipped on desert, the complimentary chocolate was perfect top off. My partner expressed her needs for gluten free due to Celiac disease for her own dish, and our server brought both our dishes with respect to these needs in case she wanted to try and of mine without asking which was absolutely perfect as I failed to ask before she submitted the order. We did have our appetizer come out later than ideal however the server proactively made up for the delay. The ambiance was a dream and the Rufus du Sol music playlist fit the vibe perfectly. The Guild House became my favorite restaurant in Columbus from one visit and I fully intend to come back with friends!
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    The Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus
    4.8
  • Nikola
    Columbus •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    If you’re gluten free - this is a great restaurant to visit!! Basically everything on the menu (with some exceptions) could be made gluten free, and they even offered a GF bread which was delicious. And the nice part about this also was the fact that they didn’t up charge for GF options like many other places I’ve gone to do!! It’s the little things that make the experience so much better.
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    Marcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District
    4.8
  • Marco
    Columbus •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This visit was kind of different. It was my 2nd time coming here and of course we were served nicely. Although I noticed the food was very salty. I had wine so it's kind of helping with that but it literally stings our tongue. We got the burger, wings, thai mussels and clam chowder. Overall it was nice, except for that salty food.
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    The Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District
    4.7
  • Mary
    Columbus •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 10, 2025
    Our waitress was amazing! She was very attentive, made great suggestions, & went above & beyond for our birthday celebration. We recommend the eggplant parmesan, margherita pizza, arancini, and the Berry Blast cocktail. The birthday girl got a free dessert & a spiked strawberry with a huge “sparkler” lit up to commemorate the evening. This was our first time here & we will be back!
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    Forno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District
    4.8
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