Restaurants near Scioto Mile

Seated on time. Calm interior, quiet conversation. No background music to be shouted over, which is a big plus, especially if you have hearing aids! Service was attentive. Espressos were admittedly forgotten by the wait staff, which was otherwise excellent. Once she was reminded, it appeared quickly. Onion soup was hot, cheesy and delicious. Risotto notable for superb combination of flavors. The half portion was generously sized. Cheeseburger was actually cooked medium rare, as ordered. Nice to have selection of several sides not just French fries. The sesame bun was toasted perfectly. Traditional condiments required special request as no ketchup or mustard was offered or presented. Main dish was served as we were still eating our soup. They had great Cole slaw! Beverages of the alcoholic type were diverse and apparently satisfying. The dessert menu looked marvelous, but we did not partake of its offerings, choosing espresso instead. One of my criteria for a good restaurant, having a functional pepper mill on the table (and salt), which was on the table when we were seated. Check! The bread items were freshly made and artisanal. The basket arrived automatically and was not added to the tab. Lighting was subdued. Atmosphere was warm, cozy and relaxing. The menu was creative but not off-putting as there were items familiar to most diners, as well. It is nice to be able to select the size of ones entrée, obviating the need for leftovers unless one is a fan of leftovers. Thoroughly delightful experience! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus! I will return again soon!

Excellent experience overall! We were seated upstairs, which got to be a little warm, but it was a fun place to sit. Alejandro did an amazing job in taking care of our table. The food was outstanding and we will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful experience at Hank’s last night. It was our first visit but will not be our last. Our server, Alexander, could not have been any more helpful and professional without being intrusive. We loved Alexander. I had She-crab soup as did my wife and it was superb. I had the shrimp and grits and my wife had scallops which we found to be excellent. When Alexander heard it was my wife’s birthday, he brought us a humongous piece of carrot cake to take home since we were too full to have dessert there. Thank you so much for a fantastic evening.

So much better than the last time we were there. Except for the constant bass! I don’t know if it was a car outside or what was going on but it pretty much ruined the meal for us. Our table was super wobbly too. When I cut my chicken, hubby’s beer almost spilled. Please fix those. And what’s with the mini bread loaves?

The hostess and waiter were very nice and accommodating. Our meal was delicious! I only rated it a 4 because the decor is a little outdated and there were no flowers or table centerpieces anywhere. 5 star restaurants usually have that. But this is in the hotel and convenience and good food is a priority. Therefore,the excellent staff and food makes it a good choice even for non-hotel guests, especially when attending events at the Ohio Theater.