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- HHeatherPittsburgh / Western PA •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat waitress Great food Great prices Good drinksMore infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- JMJackMVIPLas Vegas •19 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent food and service. Very good dining experienceMore infoSoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.7
- JJuliaColumbus •21 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat location and happy that Restaurant PreFix menu was still available. Thyme Gin was great too.More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- SSharonColumbus •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 24, 2025My husband and I went to the guild house to celebrate closing on our new home. They sat us in front of the fireplace which was so cozy! The atmosphere is very warm, the wait staff are friendly, helpful and didn’t rush us. The food was delicious! We will 100%returnMore infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
- AAllisonColumbus •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 22, 2025Marcella’s is such a staple, their service is always above and beyond they were very accommodating to gluten free options. Would go back anytime.More infoMarcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District•4.8
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The Short North - Arena District is abuzz on game nights with hungry visitors on their way to or from watching the Columbus Clippers, the Columbus Blue Jackets or concerts at Nationwide arena. Office workers seeking plenty of flavor walk to the neighborhood restaurants in search freshly prepared vegan and vegetarian dishes along with plenty of seafood. The neighborhood tempts the palate with an array of ethnic cuisine, including Somali and Mexican food. One place to taste a little bit of everything is at the Columbus North Market. Dozens of vendors sell their specialties, and there is a seating area upstairs.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Short North - Arena District. Our customers recommend Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus, Martini Modern Italian and The Pearl - Short North
As of Feb 1, 2025 there are 21 restaurants in Short North - Arena District. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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