Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Columbus

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Domo

4.8

4.8 (151)

$30 and under

Asian

Columbus

About the restaurant

With almost a decade of experience cooking in the finest restaurants and making sushi, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience. Eat what you love at Domo. Come enjoy our fresh sushi and Japanese/Korean dishes.

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Tom

Dined 3 days ago

Memorable Christmas Eve! Great food, great service (thanks Sophie!).

Lupo on Arlington

4.8

4.8 (258)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

A chef-driven boutique dining experience in the heart of Old Upper Arlington. Executive Chef Todd Elder prides himself on our constantly changing menu featuring ingredients from local partners at Hershberger Farms, Coast to Local Seafood, Bluescreek Farms, and Mushroom Harvest as well as a selection of globally imported goods. From pintxos, tapas, to entrees, each visit can become a new dining experience. Try a taste of Spain with a paella or go on a journey to Italy with a house-made pasta. Feeling adventurous? Then try a signature dish, slow braised and barbequed Octopus with seasonal pairings. Or stay close to home with a Lupo Smashburger or seasonal salad!

During summer nights relax with a Lupo craft cocktail, glass of wine, or local beer on the patio outfitted by Oakland Park Nursery. Sit indoors and enjoy our cozy dining room, bar, or private Vault Dining Room. There is never any issue with parking at Lupo with our private parking lot next door and plenty of spaces out front!

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NancyVIP

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

We had a lovely evening with a nice bottle of red and amazing tapas. Our waiter was so wonderful, had great suggestions and perfect timing. I’ll be back soon!

Arch City Tavern

4.8

4.8 (178)

$30 and under

Grill

Columbus

About the restaurant

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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Ben

Dined 7 days ago

Olivia our server was the best server I’ve ever had in any dining experience. Super friendly, super quick, and always around to check on us. Food was top notch and her recommendation of the bison burger was perfect.

South Village Grille

4.9

4.9 (1049)

$30 and under

American

German Village

About the restaurant

If you are looking for a place in Columbus, OH where you can kick back and have good food and drinks, drop by South Village Grille. Located in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of German Village, our restaurant boasts a Modern American menu that is rooted in European cooking techniques. We offer a range of dishes that everyone can enjoy, including pizzas, steaks, and fresh oysters.

Our drink selection is among the best in the area. We have an extensive wine list that pairs well with Modern American cuisine. In addition, we offer unique and flavorful cocktails, each of which is designed with a new perspective in mind.

Visit us and taste the South Village Grille difference for yourself. Our restaurant is open every day of the week, and brunch on the weekends. We look forward to having you dine with us.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing service from Jennifer!! Fantastic food, an overall great experience ‼️

Rusty Bucket - Gahanna

4.9

4.9 (240)

$30 and under

American

Gahanna

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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Daniel

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and quick, friendly service. Really good fish and chips and I like the double nickel salad.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse- Upper Arlington

4.8

4.8 (1519)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located in the Columbus suburb of Upper Arlington, Hyde Park is conveniently located off State Route 315, 5 minutes from The Ohio State University campus, Ohio Stadium, and 10 minutes from downtown. 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 the Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Upper Arlington has earned legendary status in Central Ohio, as the perennial fine dining choice for intimate dinners, special occasions business and corporate events and small receptions, for over 30 years. Private dining rooms available. Ample self parking.

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Candace

Dined 4 days ago

The service was exceptional and the food outstanding. A very nice atmosphere.

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Popular dish

Steak Woody

Popular dish

Butcher's 8oz Wagyu Filet Mignon

Gallo's Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (1139)

$31 to $50

Creole

Upper Arlington

About the restaurant

Gallo's Kitchen & Bar features Creole and Italian cuisine. The restaurant's atmosphere is comfortable and friendly, providing a casual yet memorable dining experience. Head Chef, Tommy Gallo's culinary linage has ties to some of the best chefs of New Orleans. Offering a menu comprising of entrées, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and salads, providing fresh and flavorsome meals.

Popular dishes include Seafood Creole, The Daily Sautéed Fish, Ohio Proud Filet Mignon, Gumbo with rice, Chicken Etouffee, Pasta Russo Bolognese, Gallo's House Marinara, and Gallo's. The Daily Specials consists of creations by the restaurant's chefs. It's based on fresh fish, seasonal produce and local beef to provide customers with a unique dining experience.

Gallo's Kitchen also has a bar area known for an expansive wine list, featuring 24 glass pours and over 30 additional bottle listings. The bar also in known for craft cocktails and premium draft and bottled beers.

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GlenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food was amazing, the cocktails were creative and fun, and our server Amber was terrific!

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4.8

4.8 (760)

$30 and under

Italian

Bellefontaine

About the restaurant

Six Hundred Downtown is a good old fashioned pizzeria, the way they used to be and they the way they were meant to be. We feel that pizza making is an art and we strive to create the best pizza we possibly can. We hand spin our pizzas the old fashioned way and we bake our pizzas in an old fashioned brick oven.

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Brandy

Dined 7 days ago

Loved my cocktails & garlic knots. Great service. Will stop in again when in town.

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Popular dish

Pepperollis

Rusty Bucket - New Albany

4.8

4.8 (374)

$30 and under

American

New Albany

About the restaurant

Top review

Diana

Dined 1 day ago

We met a good friend for lunch. We live in SC and only see her three times a year. The food was perfect with great service. We will be back.

ROOH Columbus

4.8

4.8 (938)

$31 to $50

Indian

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

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.

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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.

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Brandon

Dined 2 days ago

Rooh Columbus is an absolute gem that deserves every bit of praise it receives. My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here, and it could not have been a more perfect evening. Even though the restaurant was buzzing with activity, the service was incredibly attentive and personal, making us feel like honored guests the entire night. The ambience strikes a flawless balance between understated and elegant—a warm and inviting atmosphere that sets the stage beautifully for a special occasion. Now, onto the food—where do I even begin? Rooh takes iconic Indian dishes and reimagines them with an innovative twist that leaves your taste buds singing. Highlights of our meal included the samosa and sweet potato chaat, a must-try for its bold yet harmonious blend of flavors and textures, and the biryani, which was fragrant, perfectly spiced, and a standout dish. The pinwheels were an unexpected delight, as gorgeous in presentation as they were satisfying in taste. Across the board, the dishes were a feast for the eyes and the palate, with flavor combinations that showcased warm spices in ways both familiar and fresh. A special shoutout to our server, Debjani, who was the true star of the evening. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she ensured every detail of our meal was extraordinary from start to finish. Her knowledge, attentiveness, and genuine enthusiasm added an extra layer of magic to the experience. Rooh Columbus is not just a restaurant—it’s an experience. If you’re looking for outstanding food, impeccable service, and a setting that feels both sophisticated and welcoming, this is your spot. We’ll be back soon to relive the magic!

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