The Walrus

4.5

255 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Lively

Welcome to The Walrus

Located on the corner of Main & 4th in Downtown Columbus, The Walrus offers a full menu of tasty comfort food, 30 beers on draft, a full bar & wine list, and a fun, lively atmosphere to enjoy with friends, family and colleagues. Grab lunch, watch a game on one of 24 big screen TVs, or come out for an evening of dinner & drinks and enjoy some of the best live music in the region! Open for lunch, dinner & late night, full service dining & carryout, seven days a week!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:30 am
Phone number
(614) 817-1710
Website
http://www.thewalruscolumbus.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5370
Neighborhood
Columbus
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Walrus offers a "fun experience" with "delicious" food and "fantastic" service, making it ideal for gatherings. Patrons enjoy a "cool relaxing vibe" and attentive staff, particularly on trivia nights. With a "solid beer list" and reasonable prices, it's a "wonderful time" for sports fans and casual diners alike.

255 Reviews

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Rosalynn
Coastal Georgia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, great food amazing service. Cover band was spot on.
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Rachel
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our dinner at The Walrus. It has a tavern/pub-style feel. The clientele ranged from families with small children, to singles milling about the bar. Our server, Joey, was friendly and helpful. He helped us with our beverage & dinner selections. The kitchen staff executed and delivered our food without a hitch. Our verdict: walrus fries (their take on steak fries) were good accompaniments to the shrimp po’ boy as well as the maple burger. Those who enjoyed mixed drinks were also pleased. Good food, drinks and service means we’d all come back again.
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Steph
VIP
Cleveland
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Made a reservation because we knew it was going to be a busy night and we were offered the two worst tables in the restaurant. Ended up finding seats at the bar. Love the food and service, but super-disappointed with them holding crappy tables for people who make reservations.
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Andrea
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great space for a work get together! The staff is very helpful and accommodating! Food is delicious!
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Bryan
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Misty was fantastic Thanks .…………
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Rachel
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great, would be a fun bar on OSU game days!
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Shaunessy
VIP
Columbus
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the Walrus and we'll be back! Fun experience and the food was great. Thanks.
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Jasen
VIP
Columbus
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we ended up sitting at the bar because it was empty. Our bartender was great and witty. This is our third time at the Walrus and will for sure will be returning.
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Ashley
VIP
Columbus
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful time for Trivia. Riley is a fantastic bartender and Ashley is such a friendly host! Great times and good food as always!
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John
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, friendly service at a reasonable price in a bar and grill setting with plenty of screens for viewing sports
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The Walrus is rated 4.5 stars by 255 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215-5370

Additional information

Neighborhood
Columbus
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–2:30 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewalruscolumbus.com/
Phone number
(614) 817-1710

The Walrus

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Popular dishes

Portobello Fries

Maple Burger

Veggie Burger

Menu

What 255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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