Here are some restaurant recommendations
from breakfast eats to gourmet dinners, and bars for
those of you who want to check out Columbus' night life.
Spagio
Eclectic. One of Louisa’s family’s
favorite restaurants serving delicious gourmet food – from wood-oven pizzas to
delicious entrée’s. When visiting Columbus, Tom’s Mom, Lyn, exclaimed
"This is the almost the best risotto I’ve ever eaten!" Top it all
off with one of their incredible desserts. Or stop by late in the evening for a
glass of wine and a light bite to eat. Serve lunch and dinner. Open until
midnight on Friday and Saturday night. 1295 Grandview Ave. 486-1114 Grandview.
Barcelona
Serving up tasty American dishes with a
Mediterranean twist, this restaurant displays the work of local artists on its
brick walls. Sparkling bronze decor adds to atmosphere. 263 E. Whittier St.
443-3699. German Village.
Lindey's
Cozy, inviting fine-dining restaurant in the heart of German Village. Serve
good food and a nice environment. Thursday they have live jazz and Saturday
there is a classical guitarist. 169 E. Beck St. 228-4343. German Village.
Rigsby's,
High-class food and fare in one of the trendiest Short North eateries. Live
jazz on Wednesday nights. Lots of suits have power lunches here, so don't ask
the valet to park your Gremlin. 698 N. High St. 461-7888. Short North. Mon. -
Sat.. until 11 pm. Sun. 5 - 9 pm.
G. Michael’s
Tasty bistro food served at the Italian-American Bistro and bar. 595 S. Third
St. 464-0575. German Village.
Cap City Grandview
Casual upscale dining with a menu featuring classic blue plate specials like
meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Sunday nights they have a live jazz band and
lobsters. 299 Olentangy River Rd. 291-3663. Grandview
Mitchell’s Steak House
New steak house in town with huge portions.
Located across the street from the Adam’s Mark Hotel.
45N. 3rd St.reet. 621-2333. Downtown.
Breakfast, Coffee and Casual Lunch
Frank's Diner
Fun waitstaff who serve the usual greasy spoon grub – all which is tasty!
Located in North Market, an interesting fresh food and handcraft goods market.
Short North.
Katzinger's Delicatessen
New York Style Deli & Restaurant, serving HUGE and DELICIOUS sandwiches.
Ordering off of their extensive menu is akin to the ‘Soup Nazi,’ but
well-worth the experience!
228-DELI.
475 South Third Street. German Village.
Cup O' Joe
Sip your hot grog in this laid-back dessert
coffeehouse. Couches and padded chairs are nestled with wooden tables. Popular
with the college crowd to the business crowd. Coffee desert house - Espresso -
Desserts - Pastries 627 S. Third St. 221-1JOE. German Village.
K2U
For a hip taste of downtown, you can't miss with a visit to K2U. The spot is
a favorite among young up-and-comers and the "beautiful" set, as well
as well-heeled artsy types. The martinis are fab, as is the inspired menu--no
bar food here. Decor is lively with the large famous facade mural especially
interesting. Every Monday, local and national jazz acts grace the bar. 641 N.
High St. 461-4766. Short North.
Brian Boru's
Signs out front tout "spirits" and "provisions" but we
know it as the place where nobody knows your name. Live music Friday and
Saturday. 647 N. High St. 221-1250. Short North.
Mac's
A little tartan with your beer? Mac's, located in the Short North district,
is a hub of a pub. From the Scottish/gold decor to the variety of suds on tap,
the pub offers libations as well as Scottish food fare. There are pool tables
for sticks and TVs for sports. 693 N. High St. 221-6227. Short North.
Chelsie's
This Short North live music bar swings on
the musical scale from Sunday night reggae blowouts with the Ark Band to
national bands to popular local scenesters playing everything from alternative,
hip-hop or tie-dye trip rock. Sparse decor, but huge bar, suits the raw tunes
just fine. 980 N. High St. 297-1682. Short North.
Ludlow's Bar and The Patio
National acts and popular local favorites perform on the weekends in this
large Brewery District hang-out. And they have a pool table too. 485 S. Front
St. 224-1212. Brewery District.
Barrister Hall
The latest in trendy Scotch and cigar
bar. Live jazz for all you hep cats out there. 560 S. High St. 621-1213. Brewery
District.
Hoster Brewing Co.
The King of the Brewery District, Hoster's is great place to grab an on-site
brewed mug o' suds as well as some of grub, from Cajun to classic--great by bar
food standards. Can get a singles feel to it on the weekends when some of the
best local acts take to the stage. Definitely a khaki sort of joint. 550 S. High
St. 228-6066. Brewery District.
High Beck
Cold drafts and live tunes on the weekend. Great patio for people watching
during the warmer seasons. 564 S. High St. 224-0886. Brewery District.
Tommy Keegan's
Imports and micro-brews. Acoustic local bands on the weekends Thu-Sat 9:30 pm
- close. 456 S. Front St. 221-9444. Brewery District.
Dance Clubs
Mekka
A pumpin' soundtrack guaranteed to drive you onto the dance floor. The house
music is so fresh, you've never heard of it until you find yourself getting down
on the huge dance floor. The place sports a hyper-cool industrial motif. 382
Dublin Ave. 621-2582. Downtown.
Red Zone
One of Columbus' largest nightclubs, with seven rooms, five bars and three
dance floors. Wednesdays are swing night and Friday is Rotation night, dedicated
to the underground club scene. National and local DJs spin here. 303 S. Front
St. 470-4998. Downtown.
Additional Restaurants and Bars
Short North Tavern
Kinda like your grandfather's bar, assuming your grandfather really liked to
tie one on now and then. Wooden booth decor holds true to real
"tavern" look and menu includes veggie burgers. Check out the old
pictures of the neighborhood before its renovation into Yuppie central. Live
music on Friday and Saturday nights. 674 N. High St. 221-2432. Short North.
Flatiron Bar and Grill
Situated in a replica of the famous New York building, the Flatiron serves up
delicious food--po'boys and other exotic sandwiches--as well as cigars, Scotch
and jazz every Saturday night. 129 E. Nationwide Blvd. 461-0033. Downtown.
Juergen's
Bakery and European Cafe. Old Alpine music every Saturday.
Authentic classic German decor with various artists work on the wall. Try the
pastries in the bakery. 525 S. Fourth St. 224-6858. German Village.
Columbus Fish Market
Seafood
Grandview
1245 Olentangy River Rd.
Columbus 43212
291-3474
Moretti's Italian Cafe
Italian
Central
1447 Gandview Ave.
Grandview 43212
488-2104
Handke's Cuisine
Full Service, Fine Dining, Catering
621-2500
520 South Front Street
Hyde Park Chop House
6360 Frantz Rd.
614-717-2828
NorthWest Columbus
Frezno Eclectic Kitchen - Short North
782 N High St
614-298-0031
FiftyFive on the Boulevard
Seafood Restaurant - downtown
55 Nationwide Blvd
614-228-5555
L'Antibes
772 N High St, Suite 106
614-291-1666
Short North
Morton's of Chicago
2 Nationwide Plaza, Suite 100
614-464-4442
Downtown
Refectory
Restaurant and Lounge
1092 Bethel Road
614-451-9774
NorthWest Columbus
