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Stories on High, Columbus, OH

Stories on High

4.6
4.6
395 Reviews
$50 and over
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Stories on High is an age restricted venue. 21+ for entry.
The tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, Stories on High towers 28 stories over High Street, providing panoramic views of downtown Columbus – ideal for date night! This upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates led by Executive Chef Sebastian LaRocca. While reservations are encouraged, guests are welcome to walk in to experience seating in our bar area as well as our beautiful terraces, weather permitting.




Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 484-5285
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sebastian LaRocca
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Cross street
    High Street between Nationwide and Vine
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Stories on High - Window View Seating

    Multiple dates available
    Thank you for creating a VIP reservation! This reservation ensures you will be seated at one of our premier tables by the windows. Food and beverage minimums are required with this reservation. The minimum spend is $50 per person, prior to tax and gratuity. Please contact us via OpenTable Direct Messaging with any questions.
    Stories on High - Window View Seating Photo
  • FYR Dinner & Stories on High General Admission

    $175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Enjoy a FYR Short North dinner reservation + Stories on High general admission. Includes: Dinner reservation from 5pm to 7pm in FYR Short North 4-course prix fixe dinner by Sebastian La Rocca General admission standing room access to Stories on High (featuring DJ Leek) Doors open at 8pm. Welcome cocktail at Stories on High Champagne toast at midnight Late night snack buffet from 11pm - 1am at Stories on High Take the elevator home and turn the evening into an overnight stay at Hilton Columbus Downtown. Email us at CMHDW_RES@hilton.com - we'll be glad to assist! Please note cancellations will be charged the full amount of the ticketed price and are non-refundable. Tax and gratuity will be included with each confirmed reservation.
    FYR Dinner & Stories on High General Admission Photo
  • NYE-Stories on High VIP Experience

    $250.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    VIP EXPERIENCE: Doors open at 8pm. Dance in the New Year with us at Stories on High featuring DJ Leek 9pm-1am! Includes: Welcome cocktail Bottle service + dedicated table Late night snack buffet from 11pm - 1am Champagne toast at midnight Price is a per person minimum at each table and includes a complimentary champagne toast at Midnight. Champagne specials available on request. Take the elevator home and turn the evening into an overnight stay at Hilton Columbus Downtown. Email us at CMHDW_RES@hilton.com - we'll be glad to assist! Please note cancellations will be charged the full amount of the per person reservation. **Price does not include tax and gratuity**
    NYE-Stories on High VIP Experience Photo

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

  • Columbus

    Hot spot

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stories on High offers "majestic views" and "excellent cocktails," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "superb" drinks, with many highlighting the "unbelievable" city vistas. While some found the noise level high, the "ambiance is fantastic," and the rooftop experience is unmatched.

395 Reviews
  1. TamikaB

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, grown-up, adult ambiance offers exceptional views of downtown Columbus. Menu featured craft cocktails and small plates. Service was very attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Perfect choice for a date night or a special occasion. Suggest you make reservations and definitely consider the "experience" option for seating with prime views of the city. Stories is definitely a "must-do!

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  2. Nicole

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want to go just for the view sit at the bar. Sitting anywhere else the service was horrible. We waited so long just get it waited on once we were seated then are drinks were never refilled. We tried to put in an order for food but everything we wanted we were told they were not serving that item. We ended up getting one item and it did not taste good at all.

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  3. Melanie

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitress was busy never came back until summoned to come over to order more food, never asking if any issues with food or drink. The food was ok, not amazing.

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  4. G

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dark lightning makes for chill environment. The food was outstanding. The drinks tasty but a little pricey. Loved the atmosphere and the different patios I would return.

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  5. Taliy

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    this was a very enjoyable experience. the ambience was amazing and the food was extremely good as well. the environment is relaxing and the service is excellent. i will be returning.
    Stories on HighResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thanks for the review, Taliy! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable experience at Stories on High. It's wonderful to know that our ambiance and food met your expectations. We're glad to hear that our service was up to the mark and that you found great value in your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  6. Joe

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great overall experience. Our server Jen was attentive and the views were amazing
    Stories on HighResponded on October 20, 2024
    Hi Joe, We're over the moon to hear about your great overall experience at Stories on High! It's wonderful to know that our attentive and amazing server, the amazing views, and the quality of our food all contributed to your positive experience. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

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  7. Erica

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, we sat in the bar and had a fantastic view. The food was ok, drinks were great.
    Stories on HighResponded on October 20, 2024
    Hello Erica, Thanks for visiting us at Stories on High! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and the view from the bar. We're sorry to hear that the food and drinks did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us and we'll certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Matt

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a date night! With big groups all ordering cocktails, it can be a minute before you get your drinks. But, everything is great with exceptional views of Columbus!
    Stories on HighResponded on October 20, 2024
    Hi Matt, Thanks for visiting us at Stories on High! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great date night with us. We always aim to create a memorable experience for our guests, so we're glad you appreciated the views of Columbus from your table. We apologize for the wait time for your drinks, we'll definitely take your feedback into account. We appreciate your review and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Greyson

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wagyu skirt steaks are SO good, drinks are well made and they don’t skimp on the pours either. Portions are quite small, enough that we both ended up getting appetizers and two of the food choices each, but the view and ambiance is fantastic
    Stories on HighResponded on October 20, 2024
    Hi Greyson, Thank you for your kind words about our wagyu skirt steak and drinks. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed them! We understand that portion sizes can be a bit small, and we appreciate your feedback on this. We're also glad to hear that you appreciated the ambiance and the view. We strive to create a memorable experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to Stories on High soon. Best regards, Stories on High Management Team

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  10. Mike

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The experience did not meet expectations. While the ambiance was impressive, the service was lacking in efficiency and the quality of the food was unsatisfactory. It is advisable to visit the bar solely for drinks, either before or after a satisfactory meal elsewhere.
    Stories on HighResponded on October 20, 2024
    Hi Mike, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Stories on High. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially when we strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests. We take your feedback about the service and food quality very seriously and will work on improving them. We always aim to provide a balance between the ambiance and the quality of our food and drinks. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team

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FAQs

Stories on High is rated 4.6 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Stories on High

404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High Street between Nationwide and Vine
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sebastian LaRocca
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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