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1. Lindey's
4.8
Exceptional(9056)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • German Village
Booked 105 times today
Lindey's has been consistently voted one of Columbus' top restaurants for the past 38 years, and has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, the New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, The BigTen Network and the book "As the Tables Turn" by Sue Doody & Michael Rosen. Lindey's is a high-energy, white tablecloth restaurant serving the finest American cuisine in an upper east side New York bistro setting. Nestled in historic German Village, the design incorporates original artwork, bentwood chairs, copper topped bars and hardwood floors. With its exciting and vibrant atmosphere, Lindey's has three main dining rooms, three private party rooms and an award winning outdoor courtyard that has been voted one of the top 100 patios in America by OpenTable.
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2. Sycamore
4.7
Exceptional(459)
Price: Moderate
• American • German Village
Booked 13 times today
Nestled in the heart of Columbus’ historic German Village, 262 East Sycamore Street has been a gathering place for family and friends for more than a century.Drawing inspiration from the casual, laid-back elegance of Europe’s all-day cafés, Sycamore is based on our love of neighborhood restaurants that weave themselves into the rhythms of our day to day lives.Stop by in the morning for expertly crafted espresso, freshly baked pastry, or a light breakfast. Take a mid-day break for a salad, sandwich, or small plate. Join us for dinner and enjoy our menu influenced by the changing of the seasons, featuring local and sustainably sourced ingredients prepared simply and elegantly.And our bar’s always open—with its thoughtfully selected list of cocktails, wines, beer and spirits—for a late morning pick-me-up or afternoon aperitivo, to an evening celebration.Reservations are available for dinner service. We can’t wait to see you—come spend your favorite part of the day at Sycamore.
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3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus
4.8
Exceptional(5110)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District
Booked 74 times today
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.
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4. Marcella's - Short North
4.8
Exceptional(5655)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Short North - Arena District
Booked 72 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.
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5. SoCal Kitchen + Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2261)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Columbus
Booked 45 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.
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6. Nada - Columbus
4.4
Awesome(2280)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Short North - Arena District
Booked 23 times today
Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville, and their first east coast installment in North Bethesda, MD. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.
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7. Arch City Tavern
4.8
Exceptional(168)
Price: Moderate
• Grill • Columbus
Booked 20 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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8. Little West Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(239)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbus
Booked 25 times today
A wood-hearth neighborhood tavern. Inspired by the independent spirit of the West. Little West Tavern features both indoor and outdoor dining.Whether day or night – grab a seat at the bar or tuck away at a table with friends. Offering engaging service, wood-fired select cuts and a range of classic pours. Finding what you want is easy — so come as you are.We are in the City Center DORA zone. Sip and stroll along the Columbus Peninsula. Enjoy a cocktail to-go from Little West Tavern and enjoy the sites of Columbus in your DORA-approved vessel.
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9. The Rossi Kitchen & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(380)
Price: Expensive
• American • Short North - Arena District
Booked 15 times today
The Rossi has been a staple in Short North North Arts District for over 10 years. It stands as beacon to patrons thirsting for the perfect cocktail and hungry for eclectic dish in a casual, supper club atmosphere. Energetic, casual & comfortable restaurant located in Short North Arts District. Classic bar with small chef driven menu & regional wine list.
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10. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview
4.7
Exceptional(6915)
Price: Moderate
• American • Grandview Heights
Booked 90 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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