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- SSuzetteCincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat food and service was excellent with no wait at all.More infoSoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.7
- PParrisColumbus •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoAlways, love coming in and out of any Cameron Mitchell restaurant. Me and a friend did restaurant week here. Our server was really kind, always on each request. Handsome fella but, he did his job well. We appreciate you laughing with our shenanigans ordering wise. I have been coming here since, the Pearl opened and it’s my favorite restaurant to frequent. Thank you all for all you do always.-P.WMore infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- SSharonColumbus •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoMy 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
- JJamesColumbus •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat experience and great price during happy hour. Our waiter was very good.More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•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 Jan 30, 2025 there are 21 restaurants in Short North - Arena District. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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