Forbidden Root Columbus

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   Sara

   VIP

   Columbus

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time here and we will absolutely be back. Food was outstanding. Our waitress was honest and gave us great recommendations. The atmosphere was super chill. We loved everything about this place!
   

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   Casey

   Columbus

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the Poke Nachos and the Sauerkraut Balls as appetizers. The Poke was awesome. The Sauerkraut Balls were OK but the sauce was excellent. We found the smash burger to be great as well. Throw in a few good beers and it was a great night.
   

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   Dave

   VIP

   Columbus

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall pretty good. Bean dip came with limited chips so we asked for more (which they provided). Smash burger was very good. Really don’t need the double patty unless you’re starving. We also had cod sandwich. Both were very good but nothing to rave too loudly about.
   

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   Peter

   Columbus

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was very good. My partner had the pierogis and I the smash burger that I had was excellent
   

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   Sabrina

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is an incredible environment, delicious food, plenty of drink options, and very quick service. The reservation process was so convenient, allowing us to change our time twice because of traffic. Great location with convenient free parking across the street. Very affordable and great wait staff! A MUST STOP in Columbus!
   

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   Tierra

   Cincinnati

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and service; we’ll be back! We got the KFC sandwich with the cheese and crackers. The beers and cocktails were great too!
   

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   Steve

   VIP

   Columbus

   11 reviews

   1.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   This was not a good experience. I ordered the ribeye sandwich and it was full of gristle and was so hard to chew. Also, our waiter took forever to get us our silverware, and no drink refills… on and on. Upon leaving , we walked past the hostess stand to the door to which we thought was the exit door. It was a total waste of time because there was a sign that stated don’t exit during cold weather. It would have been nice to know but the hostesses were too busy sipping on drinks and conversing to notify us. They could have informed us because we were only one of 20 people in the place. Was not impressed and won’t be back. This is a highly overrated establishment.
   

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   Tom

   Atlanta Metro

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We booked a table for 10 to celebrate a birthday. We were seated on the upper level. Our server was also tending bar and seemed too busy or preoccupied for our group. The food was great and drinks ordered upon arrival at the lower level bar were made with care and craftsmanship. The drinks made for our group were fair at best. I don’t recommend this venue for a large group but otherwise is a great restaurant.
   

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   Wendy

   Columbus

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Solid place to get food and beer, cocktails, wine, etc. We all enjoyed our food quite a bit. The eggplant, avocado/pineapple dip, and kale salad were good. My guests reported good burgers and fries. And my other guests enjoyed their salmon salad. The charcuterie board was disappointing, especially for the price. It was very underwhelming, and presentation was fair at best. All the beers we tried were actually pretty good. None of us ordered a cocktail. Ambiance is nice. Didn't love that we were forced (all of us under 5 ft 3 - to sit on a high top with our feet dangling) - had made a reso and when I inquired about the table at check-in was told it would be over an hour for a regular table. I wish I would have known and requested this up front. Overall, however, I do recommend Forbidden Root - and would return again.
   

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    Grant

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2

    The food was very salty, I made a reservation in advance and there was not a table available when I got there so we were seated outside. Our waiter was amazing and very nice!
    

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