A group of friends and I came here a while back after a day playing Magic the Gathering at the adjacent convention center. We wanted to eat somewhere within walking distance, and most of us were interested in burgers. There was quite a long wait, but since it was after a day of events at the convention center, there were thousands of people going to eat, so I don't really hold it against them. We probably got seated within 45-60 minutes, which with no reservation, was realistically not bad. And they had menus up in the windows, which allowed us to order as soon as we sat down, which was nice. One of my buddies and I each ordered the Paul Bunyan, and I don't remember exactly what everyone else had. We had a decent wait on food (and water refills when needed), but again, it was a very busy evening. This was the first time I had a bison burger (though I've had a couple more at this point), and it was quite tasty. You can definitely taste a difference in quality from a regular burger. The sprouted grain bun wasn't my favorite, and while it was good, it wasn't mind-blowing. I would assume on a night without an event (or a location further from the convention center), the wait won't be as long, and you can definitely get a pretty tasty burger here. read more

When we got our burgers 1 hour after ordering they were cold, overcooked, small, and had mistakes. There were only two servers working that I could see and I of them was also the working the bar. Our server did the best she could do. The restaurant was not overly busy but had a good lunchtime crowd. I was disappointed. read more

Stopped in for a late lunch. Had the El Matador Burger, which was really good. They will allow you to swap out any ingredients you'd like which was a nice touch. I had the fries asiago truffle style. You could definitely taste the truffle and they had plenty of cheese, but the fries were a bit too salty for my taste. Overall a pretty good experience. read more

We visited Bareburger for dinner on a Friday night, excited for a burger and a milkshake. Expecting it to be crowded, we got there a little early, but we were one of only five parties there--maybe not so great for the restaurant, but definitely a pleasant rarity on a Friday night in Columbus. Though we originally came for burgers, we didn't end up ordering any because there were so many tasty options. We started with chocolate milkshakes, delicious and not overwhelmingly large. For entrees, I got a fried chicken sandwich and my friend got the California BLT. We both enjoyed our meals and the fries and onion rings we split. Our server was very fun and prompt! He helped us pair sauces with our meals and made sure we had everything we needed. I will definitely be back! I suspect this spot isn't too crowded for dinner because there isn't much night life surrounding it, but that's ok with me! It's easy to park and there are so many more things on the menu I'd love to try! read more

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Fantastic burgers.The ambience is very nice and well decorated.Service was fast and friendly .

This is a great spot right on High Street in downtown Columbus. It has absolutely adorable decor and a super welcoming vibe. When you enter, there is a bar immediately on your right when you enter and a relatively spacious dine-in area immediately in front. There is awesome bear themed decor all over the walls and there is always something to look at. The menu is the real standout. This would be an ideal place to bring anyone with dietary preferences and/or restrictions. There is a build your own burger section that offers many different meat options including veggie burgers and your choice of toppings. There are many dishes that are great for sharing and we decided to order from that menu. We ordered the panko chicken fingers and the mixed French fries and onion rings to share. They are served with many sauces, including the epicly delicious house sauce. read more

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2nd night here during the Arnold! Seriously, one of my most FAVORITE places in all the restaurants I've had the pleasure and displeasure to dine at across America! Listen, I love this place so much that when I went to bathroom I noticed the toilet paper needed to be changed..... I changed it! Onisha was our server... another STAR if I could add one! Food is fabulous, service BAR NONE! Please do NOT miss your opportunity to experience Ohio dinning at its best! read more

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the food is soooo good and the customer service is phenomenal!! I love this place and every chance I get I GO!!

This place was phenomenal. In town for volleyball, so it was busy. Went at opening and it was empty. Owner took the time to speak to my daughter and I , share his story, made it more personal. Returned second day, it was packed. Ordered on the app and the food was ready on time. They were unshaken by how busy it was. Food was delicious. My daughter has 5 more years of volleyball so I'll back! read more

I've been a longtime customer here, but over the last year or so the service and food quality has decreased significantly. For some reason they are no longer able to cook your burger to order - they just make them all well done, and they tried to gaslight me my telling me that's always been the case. That's absolutely not true; I have always ordered a rare bison burger and it always was cooked correctly. Now I'm told "the grill we use cooks everything the same temperature" whatever that means. Tonight, we couldn't even get seated because apparently even though the website and sign outside the restaurant says they're open until 9, they apparently only do take out starting at 8:15 according to the disinterested, rude hostess. When I told her that they should put that on their sign or website (which would have prevented us from wasting our time and coming here) she shrugged and walked away. I'm done giving you my money, since you clearly don't want it. I didn't say anything when you served me 3 tiny onion rings for the same price as before when you would serve a decent amount, but being lied to by rude staff is the final draw. I have to imagine this place will be out of business soon, and hopefully a restaurant that cares about having people eat there takes it's place. read more

They seem to have updated their menu, and no longer are featuring elk or mooseburgers for lunch, but they still do have bison, as well as a decent selection of vegetarian and gluten-free burgers-- if you're vegan, don't stay away merely because of the word "burger". And it is still a nice, friendly, low key place (and still has a nice selection of milkshakes). Mary likes the homemade slaw here-- a bit different from most; very light. I am wavering between four and five stars, but I think I'll go with five, especially if you like locally sourced and organic food. Do take a moment to look up and admire the old-style ceiling. read more

The worst greasy impossible nuggets I've ever had. Pay $20 for a beer nuggets and the nuggets were terrible

You know how you do some research before heading on a weekend trip to find a great place to eat while you are out of town, that's exactly what I did for this place. I did a quick Yelp search for places close to my hotel, offered some great bar food, and was quirky to visit. Bareburger fit that bill. I loved how the inside was decorated, it gives you that rustic feel that makes you forget the hustle and bustle just outside the door. From the distressed wood to the culinary industrial lighting (is that a thing? Culinary industrial??) made this place look different, but in a good way. The staff were warm and welcoming, gave us our space when we needed it, but knew exactly when to come by when we were ready to order or if we needed anything else. I especially liked how smoothly the ordering went. When we did order we started with an appetizer of a mix of french fries and sweet fries. These come with two dipping sauces; special sauce and curry ginger ketchup. When I inquired into what the special sauce consisted of I was told it was a mixture of mayo, ketchup and mustard. Pretty tasty if you ask me. Then there was the curry ginger ketchup, I would say it is hard to describe what it tasted like, but I think this will sum it up for you: the curry ginger ketchup tasted like a flavor packet that belongs in ramen noodles. It was odd, but something kept me dipping. As for my main course I opted for the Supreme with a side of dill pickles. The burger was more than a meal by itself. Beef burger topped with Colby cheese, fries, green leaf lettuce, country bacon, special sauce on a brioche bun. You think that's it? Nope, top all of that with some onion rings. I was half tempted to put some of my pickles on the sandwich, but I refrained. I'm glad I refrained, those pickles were damn near amazing. Fresh and crispy, the amount of dill wasn't overpowering at all. I must of looked greedy while sitting there with all that food in front of me. What made me look greedier was the fact that I downed all of it. Call me greedy then, I'll own up to that. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Supreme with a side of dill pickles. - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had dinner at the bar tonight. Bottom line was the burger was great. A real flavor explosion of wild boar meat, country bacon, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and curry ginger ketchup. The burger ran about $13 and was definitely worth it. My side of cole slaw was a steep $3.85 and was definitely the weak link - it was bland and flavorless. I threw in the towel after a few bites. I selected a Jackie O's dark beer that was very good. The menu is very ambitious - you can build your own burger from a dizzying selection of meats, cheeses, buns, vegetables, sauces and relishes, or you can choose one of 14 pre-selected varieties. They also offer a lot of salads, sandwiches and fries. Seriously, there is something for everyone here. This was my first visit to a Bareburger, and according to the website they are all over - with some locations in NY, FL, CT, NJ, and even Tokyo and Frankfurt. This is a solid burger restaurant where you can enjoy a solid burger and a nice beer. If that's how you end your day, its a pretty good way to end it. read more

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I've definitely fallen out of love with Bareburger... It used to be a great experience with one of the best burgers in town. But over the last year or two, everything has been kind of meh. The service is never good anymore. The food is okay. My burgers are not as good as they used to be, but I'm still thrilled they offer me a gf bun option. They've served my husband raw chicken so many times that I can barely even get him in here anymore. But the high prices have stayed the same -- I certainly don't mind paying for great food and service, but I don't get either of those here anymore. read more

Fabulous, we needed gluten-free and dairy free options. They have awesome selection and everything was delicious! Abigail was awesome in helping us navigate the menu!! read more

I was really looking forward to eating a late lunch today. We waited for about 30 and no one stoped by our table to say hi or take our order. Turns out there was one person waiting on all of the tables. They need more workers and a lot more communication with the customers. Had we known that they were short staffed and the wait to order would be super long, we would've not waited. We walked out and did not order anything. read more

I always love coming here! food is consistent and the atmosphere is cozy. Kylee was dope. read more

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This is such a good local spot for healthy and fresh foods! Different varieties of burgers that will keep you coming back for more. Burgers are a little pricey but it is definitely a treat. I also got the peanut butter milkshake and it was delicious! read more

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I had a ton of great reviews going into this dinner. I was shocked when my bill came back at 65+ for 2 burgers. 2 drinks and a loaded fry before tip. Don't get me wrong the meal was great but you won't get a sit down server experience that I expected for the price. Milkshakes are read more

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I am so glad we stopped in for lunch. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Service was quick and the food was to die for. The bison burger was delicious and not gamey at all. The sweet potato fries were cooked to perfection with a teriyaki dipping sauce. Loved everything about this quirky little place. Great find in the heart of Columbus. read more

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I mean it was good and all, but i just paid over $80 for lunch with two simple burgers, one order of regular fries, one shareable app, and two pint jar milkshakes + tax/tip. I know stuff ain't cheap anymore but this was a one and done place for me. Not an organut and I'm fine with cheap and ordinary when it comes to my meat and potatoes i guess. Try it, just be prepared financially. read more

5.0 Stars Location Overview: You can find this awesome burger joint on N High St. between Spruce and Vine. So the inside reminds me of a hipster type bar. Decor here was on point, amongst other things. Definitely a good time for lunch. Very spacious as well. Customer Service: Oh man, I tell you I still get butterflies when I go out to eat get grade A top service. Customer service here was really great I could not ask for anything better than the woman who served my parents and I. Had great recommendations, was very personable, and was on top of drinks. Quality/Quantity: The quality of the food was........ man I promise I am not over exaggerating when I tell you my Bison burger was phenomenal. The fries were perfect, crispy, and well seasoned. GREAT CHOICE FOR MY VEGETARIAN & VEGAN FRIENDS - they have a few different burgers to offer you hippies. Oh..... yeah, the quantity. Come hungry.... leave ready for a 2-4hr nap. Side Notes: Great for Vegan/Vegetarians, great for large parties, brunch has some good alcoholic drinks to get you going. read more

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Horrible experience to say the least. My family and I had dinner over the weekend. After leaving we realized we had left a purse at the restaurant. We went back to retrieve it. Over $200 dollars was missing and a coin bag. What kind of establishment steals from customers? Stay away! read more

It was good! Really enjoyed the El Matador burger and my wife Paul Bunyan and both were great. We shared a side of onion rings and fries and both were good. We even got their homemade cola. Not bad, just a little flat but they said it's all natural read more

Bareburger - Short North - El Matador Burger - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had the Matador (minus tomatoes) medium rare and the sweet potato fries. Burger was cooked perfectly, but the fries were a little bit bland and underwhelming for the price. But there were a lot of them, so if you order a side, it will serve two. read more

We walked here from the Arena District after the crawl for cancer. Thankfully, our party of 8 was able to easily get a table... probably because 5:30p is an early dinner for Short North restaurants. Our server was great and overall the food was good. Their menu had a lot of great burger options (veg options too). There were so many that I had a hard time choosing what to get - I wanted almost everything. We started with sweet potato fries for the table. They were fantastic. A thicker cut, but thinner than a wedge, so it had a nice crunch on the outside and a soft inside. Highly recommend. I ordered the impossible burger for dinner. Not sure if it was the way they cooked it or the patty itself, but I wasn't terribly impressed. Especially given it cost $13-14. Everything I had seen about the impossible burger said it would be juicy like a burger, but this one was dry. No bueno. Next time I go, I'll probably try their bison. You don't see bison very many places outside of Ted's. If you check in, they give you a free ice cream sandwich. It was legit. Most of my table ordered milkshakes, but I'm pretty sure I won the dessert game with that thing. I'll definitely be back. And next visit will probably be a 5. Had to knock a star given my main course wasn't great. read more

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Wasn't overly impressed. Food was good enough. Service was slow and it wasn't even busy. Kinda pricey but that's cuz it's trendy. Got the wrong bill and overpaid for expensive food. The Bareburger app gives you a discount read more

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Decided to stop by since it was close to Hilton. I made my own impossible burger and it was 100% as ordered and the fries were hot and fresh! Friendly service with cool decor. read more

The vibe is very casual, and the booth decor is very cool with rising backs. Not too much of an inside waiting area when the bar is full on a busy Friday evening. The service was good, but the food took a while to come out - not sure the kitchen could handle the busy night. When the food did arrive, half of the burgers/sandwiches were either cold or room temp, so seemed like some had been sitting while others were cooking. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich minus the blue cheese sauce which came out room temp. It was a little bready, but otherwise good. The fries could of used a min more in the fryer, but did their job as well. All in all, just an ok experience. read more

Let me start by saying the location of this place is outstanding! Right by he convention center and my work. I came in here for a late lunch, around 1:45 by myself and sat at the bar. (Sue me, I was done with work and wanted a beer)! The bartender was so friendly, which is rare anymore. Someone stopped by to pick up a carry out order which was ready like 2 minutes before they arrived. I ordered the fire quicker burger which had duck. I also got a side of Brussel slaw. Both outstanding! There are like 3 other burgers I want to try, I will be back for sure! A rare 5 star for them! read more

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I do take into consideration that restaurants are doing their best, of course. Or I hope so, at least! It's also important to remember individuals are supporting the businesses. To say I've been a supporter of bareburger during the pandemic is an understatement. And I do it for the options. Unfortunately, so many of my orders are incorrect. So so many. And when you order through an app sometimes it can be difficult to get a refund. More importantly, I'd rather enjoy the food than get a refund. But it's not an option for me to eat the food when it's dairy and not vegan like I asked for. Tonight makes the third time in a week it's been incorrect and it's not like you're in the restaurant for a quick swap of the right item. The item goes to waste:( read more

Bareburger - Short North - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place was really good and it's not everyday you have the option to get a bison burger. The prices are more than I would like to pay. It was good for the one time, I definitely recommend this for everyone to atleast try once and the location is beyond amazing . You can eat right next to the Arnold statue which is super sick. read more

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Hot and fresh carry out satisfied our Impossible Burger craving. The kale salad was delicious with dressing on the side without asking. Had the pick up set up to meet social distancing requirements. Didn't look like there were many pickup or Grubhub orders, so we strongly urge you to consider supporting our restaurants and workers during this time- or they won't stay open read more

We sat at the bar for a break from our multi hour trek through downtown Columbus. What a delight. The bartender was very informative and fun to talk to about Columbus. We want to go back and eat soon!!! The made from scratch cocktail was amazing!!! read more

Great spot for lunch! Entrees are unique and they serve organic options. We had salads which were yummy! The burgers look amazing....if I'm back in the area, I'd come back to visit! read more

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Thai chia is perfect for my vegan persuasion. Brussel sprout appetizer and sweet potato fries rounded out my meal. I just love this place read more

Bareburger - Short North - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We all love a good burger. So I had high hopes for this place. But I feel this place falls a bit short for me. First thing I'm going to say is that the food is not worth the price. Period. It is expensive prices and the burgers do not offer that much flavor at all in my opinion. Both times I've been here my burgers were dry and not that flavorful. I got the Burger topped with brisket and the first time (Buckaroo). Then I got the supreme burger the second. Both looked look on the menu. But really disappointed when got them. Neither time was the burgers hot. Also they are not big at all, ESPECIALLY for the price. I'd say they rank low on my list for burgers spots. Their fries and onion rings failed to me as well. The fries more so then the Onion rings. The fries came out not warm both times. The Rings and fries also come with choice of 3 sauces. The only good one is the Specials sauce I believe. The other ones I just didn't dig at all. The service was really lacking the second time I went. I had asked for Mayo on the side and it wasn't brought out with my burger. Normally I can excuse that because as humans we all forget sometimes. But the fact was the server was missing basically for HUGE amounts of time the whole night. I got my burger and legit had to wait about 10-15 minutes before I seen her (Another server brought out the food) to ask her for some Mayo. So it was probably over 30 minutes since I seen the server all together. It was pretty bad, and made my experience worse. The first time I can the service was ok. Nothing good and not bad. But if feel like restaurants aim to have outstanding service no matter what. So both instances fell short of what you should expect. I don't really like the interior of this place. It has décor and stuff like that. However it still feels "Plain", and open. I'm not sure how to really describe it. But it just doesn't do it for me. However I don't really like to rate restaurants on this, because the food and the service is what matters most. Overall I probably would not recommend this to friends. I'd tell them to visit Ted Montana's, Thurman's or even places like Red Robin or Five guys honestly. Not a fan at all of this place. Probably won't come back, only if invited by someone. There is just too much not right for me. They have a cool concept and everything with their menu. I was hoping this could be a go to place for me, Especially since i spend so much time up in the short. But it just didn't do it for me. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great location! Staff is very friendly. Not a fast bare burger, taking about 20 min to get food. The food comes out hot, but found the taste of the burger to be ok. I expect bison to taste different and be a little more juicy than a regular burger unfortunately not very true here. The other sides were just mediocre. Probably not coming back was good to have place to sit down near the convention center. read more

So i ordered the build your own! I got a turkey patty, aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, and onion rings. They wait staff was really accommodating when i said i only wanted a few onion rings and not a whole order! The food was really good! I likely would order differently now that i have been there for the first time. There was a huge variety and something for everyone with whatever dietary restriction. The food took forever to come out though, that was the one drawback. So if you are on a tight schedule, this probably isn't the place to go. Otherwise - very good! read more

Bareburger - Short North - Build your own! I got a turkey burger with aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onions and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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