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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,369)Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.Forno Kitchen and Bar
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,935)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!
Martini Modern Italian
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(5,042)Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring timeless Italian techniques, innovative culinary presentations & progressive handcrafted cocktails, all in a sexy, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located in the Short North Arts District across from the Convention Center, Martini is just minutes away from the Arena District & is open nightly for dinner.Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,112)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
The Pearl - Short North
Price: Expensive•Gastro Pub•4.7(5,943)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.Service Bar
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(662)Humbly innovative. Fueled by a passion to draw deeper connections between food and spirits, Service Bar delivers an experience that is refreshingly innovative, much of that due to carefully placed hints of nostalgic flavors and techniques. Housed in Middle West Spirits, one of Ohio’s first craft distilleries, the stunning main dining room is both intimate in size and lively in energy.
Full dinner service is available first-come first-serve at the main bar, and by reservation at a variety of smaller individual tables that accommodate 2-6 guests.
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- DDisappointed4VIPCleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoLovely evening. Everything was wonderful. Great service.More infoSoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.7
- SStasiaColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoMy sister and I had an absolutely fabulous first experience at Marcella’s! Our server, Julia, was amazing and very accommodating. She was so friendly and gave some amazing recommendations. I had the salmon, but I wanted to substitute the sauce for a white sauce that they didn’t have on the menu. Julia spoke to the chef and the manager and they were able to create a wonderful sauce that exceeded my expectations. It was amazing and exactly what I wanted! That dish is genuinely one of the best meals I’ve ever had and I am so thankful for the team going above and beyond to provide me with excellent service. After our meal, my sister and I had the chocolate almond cake, which blew my mind. Julia said that was her favorite and she was absolutely right because it was delicious! I couldn’t ask for a better dining experience! I heavily recommend this restaurant.More infoMarcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- MMicheleVIPNew York City •17 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoLove the Short North Pearl! If you can’t get a table in front of the open window is best! Great oysters and you have to get the Devil on horseback appetizer..delicious and can be a dessert! As always you can count on a Cameron Mitchell restaurant ❤️More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- SStefaniVIPColumbus •12 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways love the experience at Forno - food was delicious, on time and service was great!More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- KKristeneSouthwest Florida •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur waitress, Claire, was the kindest, most excellent server I’ve ever had! Food was wonderful as usual!More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
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The Short North - Arena District is abuzz on game nights with hungry visitors on their way to or from watching the Columbus Clippers, the Columbus Blue Jackets or concerts at Nationwide arena. Office workers seeking plenty of flavor walk to the neighborhood restaurants in search freshly prepared vegan and vegetarian dishes along with plenty of seafood. The neighborhood tempts the palate with an array of ethnic cuisine, including Somali and Mexican food. One place to taste a little bit of everything is at the Columbus North Market. Dozens of vendors sell their specialties, and there is a seating area upstairs.
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