This was my first time dining at NAPA, and it was an amazing experience all because of our server,…read moreHarvey! It's truly special when a server makes the effort to get to know everyone at the table, make jokes and join in on the laughs. I was visiting Columbus for the weekend, and throughout the rest of my stay after dinner, I can say this meal was a highlight! The atmosphere was beautiful, and we were seated right away! The cocktails were amazing, I had a strawberry fields. Now as for the short ribs, they melted in my mouth! They paired perfectly with the risotto, truly a great plate of food that felt like home! I have already recommended this place to friends visiting Columbus soon!

I've honestly hesitated to write this review because this has been one of my family's favorite…read morerestaurants, and our experiences here have consistently been excellent--until now. We visited yesterday around 3 PM after seeing the new Mario movie. We didn't have a reservation, but seating wasn't an issue at that time. As always, the restaurant was clean, lively, and welcoming. The staff was very kind, and our waitress was attentive throughout our visit. We ordered many of our usual favorites, but my entrée--the braised short rib--was not quite up to the standard I've come to expect. While the meat itself was still tender, moist, and flavorful, the risotto was disappointing. It lacked its usual creamy texture and was noticeably too thick. Additionally, the dish was served with only carrots as the root vegetable, whereas in the past it has included a variety of vegetables that really elevated the overall flavor and presentation. I was especially disappointed because this was actually the first time I remembered to take a photo of my meal before digging in. I came in fully intending to finally leave a glowing five-star review based on all of our previous great experiences--but unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to that expectation. This was surprising, especially given how consistently great this dish--and the restaurant overall--has been during our previous visits. We've dined here at least five times this year and even celebrated our son's third birthday here, so this experience felt out of character. One difference worth noting is that we typically visit for dinner, and this was our first time coming during the afternoon. It's possible there may be differences in the kitchen or service during that time. We do plan to return, as we're hoping this was just an off day. This place has earned a lot of goodwill from us over time, but we wanted to share this experience in case it's helpful for others.

A friend brought me to Cooper's Hawk for a birthday wine tasting and we had a great time! The wine…read morebar is first come, first served so get there early. A staff member was kind enough to give us a glass of grapefruit wine while we waited, so tasty. Once it was our turn we got go try samples of six different wines and they were each so unique. Their team also did a great job giving alternative suggestions and helping my friend pick out a few bottles for her own upcoming birthday party. Afterwards we switched to the restaurant's bar area for happy hour and got a few things. I ordered the burger but honestly got full off the bread and an appetizer, so I took it to go for a late night dinner. It was a lovely visit overall :)

Well... let me just say..... I was looking forward to this time at Coopers Hawk with friends. We…read moreplanned this a month ago. Reservations made. We got there at noon and we were seated. Great. Our server Ava greeted us and took our drink orders. I got the Brunch Sangria. So good. Actually 3 of us got one. Things were moving along. She came back around we put our order in. That was probably around 12:20. Making great time. I got a side salad. A friend got the Wedge. That came out in good timing. It was pretty good. This is when things went left. Around 1:30pm.... The entrees came out. I got the chicken potstickers. The temp on them was ok. But the other meals were cold. Yall... their meals were inedible. We waited all that time for their food to be cold. Not only that there was no check-in being done from our server. Felt kind of neglected. The manager came over to apologize after it was asked if they could have food that was hot. He seemed sorry. But it kind of put a damper on the meal. This is not a cheap place. Expectations are high. They were busy. Totally understand. However to serve cold food is not cool at all. Like I said I ate my potstickers. They were delicious. Could have been a hotter temperature for sure. But it is what it is. Will I go back? Yes. Definitely with the hope of better.

Eight years of visiting Wine on High and it's officially time for an update and an extra star is…read moreindeed warranted. I really enjoy this place and I've been visiting more and more often these days. It's just such a chill wine bar. The vibes are always on point, the staff is lovely (shoutout Chelsea for always being awesome), their selection is great, and the prices are fair. If you ever want to enjoy some food while sipping a glass you can order it from Hubbard Grill next door and they'll bring it over to you. If you want some entertainment during your visit, they have a TV but the people watching on High St is prime time. They also have an upstairs which is perfect if you have a party. Give them a visit next time you're in need of a relaxing time and a glass of your favorite wine.

Super cute place! Very small though, so plan ahead if you have a larger group. Ordering was a…read morelittle confusing because there weren't any signs explaining that you needed to go order at the bar. We waited at a table upstairs for awhile thinking we had a server. Once we realized we didn't, we went downstairs to order our drinks and food at the bar. I had the braised beef sliders with brussel sprouts and they were so good! The food is from Hubbard Grill so that's a fun addition. The wine section is vast, but there is a corkage fee of around $12 for any bottle bought in the store that you want to drink.

Cafe Istanbul used to be in our regular dining out rotation, but somehow it slipped aside. However,…read morethe location at Easton worked for us on a recent Saturday and were we ever glad it did! We went for lunch and the cool, welcoming interior on a hot summer day set the stage for a delicious meal. We started with the combination appetizer and their wonderful bread. Every item on the plate looked as good as it tasted. I particularly loved the cold eggplant and tomato dish. I had the blackened tilapia with rice and salad. Delicious! I would certainly order this again. My fellow diners had the shrimp and the lamb shank, a weekend special. I tasted both and loved both! I took half of my meal home because the appetizer was so substantial and my tilapia was a very generous serving. The wait staff were warm and friendly, but not intrusive, making Cafe Istanbul a very comfortable place. So glad we circled back to an old favorite! Menu last weekend,

Heard rave reviews about this place so I was excited to go. Busy dinner as many of the tables were…read morefilled. Our server seemed in a rush to take our order but in a polite way. I got the Baba Ganoush and the Chicken Kabab. I thought it was strange the Baba Ganoush did not come with pita bread or chips. It also was a tad on the watery side. The Chicken Kebab entree I enjoyed the kebab but not the rice. I wish I would have gotten more veggies than the rice. Baklava was okay more dry than I would have liked. Maybe I'm a hard critic but I thought this wasn't the best representation of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine.

The cocktails here are outstanding. Very creative and often changing. Would highly recommend this…read moreplace. The only change I can imagine would be to make the space larger.

I really, really, really love the drink menu of the Alibi. Like, a lot. Their visual chart is a…read moregodsend for cocktail explorers, and all of the drinks came out delicious and exactly as described. It's so creative, and the drinks are really the stellar stand out here. However, the atmosphere of those drinks is what gives me pause when thinking about coming back. The limited table situation, tiny cramped space, and loud music means that it doesn't feel particularly relaxing. People are constantly brushing up against you (even at 5PM), and holding a conversation at a normal distance is nearly impossible. NOTE: This place is covered in dust. No shade to the ownership as it doesn't appear to be anywhere near food prep areas (it's on the decor, on/around shelving, all over the faux plants, etc.), but if you're someone who's sensitive to dust, this is probably not a good fit. PROS: -I loooooooove how they've done their drink menu. As someone who is still exploring the potential of cocktails, their nerdy "chart" that places all of their drinks on a sweet/bitter and alcohol-forward/approachable visual chart is SUCH a help. As such, everything I ordered was absolutely amazing for me. I knew exactly what to expect from a drink because of its position on the chart, and it delivered. -Their drinks are really unique. Aqua faba? Fat washed alcohols? Lollipops or toasted marshmallows as garnishes? Super cool. Don't let some of the weirder descriptions creep you out of trying them. -All of their drinks were delicious. Everything I ordered was exactly as described. I often go places where the taste is barely related to its namesake, but they were entirely on-point here. CONS: -I'm not sure if someone called off that night as other reviewers are in love with the service, but our service was really really slow. No real rapport with the staff; just stating the name of a drink as they rushed past and then they were off to try to clean a table or take someone else's order. The drinks they made were great, but this isn't somewhere we'd go if we were in a hurry. -The pictures do not accurately convey how small this place is. Like, it's small. I'd guess less than 1000 square feet. My apartment is bigger by a lot. This isn't necessarily an issue, but it means people pile up quickly as they wait for seating (there's like 4/5 tables and then bar seating). The human walkways are small enough that the bartenders and other guests will brush against you a lot - even while seated. -I get the vibe they were going for here, but with the smaller space, I think a lot of the potential decor options had to "go" in order to fit more humans. It's giving me hardcore The Hearth Room (in Cincinnati) vibes, and I think it could honestly pull it off if it simply had more space. The "relaxed, sophisticated bourbon bar" doesn't quite come through as well when things are so focused on simply fitting in more bodies. -It's loud AF. Like, really, really loud. Between all the people and the blasting pop music, it required leaning into someone's ear in order to speak at normal volumes. We'd regularly have to pause the conversation if something in the music was building to a drop. This is not a place I'd take someone I wasn't very very comfortable with because it really requires being in someone's space to talk. -There's a single all-gender toilet here for everyone in the establishment. It's basically a revolving door of people in and out of it. The door auto-closes, however, so it's really difficult to figure out if it's open or not. There was usually a queue of people waiting in front of the door.

I love Ocean Club. The food is consistently excellent, and the service is always top-notch…read more My only criticism isn't necessarily the restaurant itself, but more the overall dining atmosphere. At a higher-end restaurant, I wish there were a bit more consistency in the ambiance. On some visits, guests are dressed very casually (too casually) and there have been occasions where young children were screaming or causing disruptions throughout the meal. I also think the tables are spaced a little too closely together, which can make those situations more noticeable. Overall, it's still one of my favorite restaurants, but I think a slightly more refined dining environment would make the experience even better.

Our server Travis was excellent, he anticipated our tables needs, offered suggestions and kept our…read moremeal on time. We had a part of 5, celebrating my nephews birthday. We sat on the upstairs balcony and had a lovely meal. We started with soups and salads, the lobster bisque was incredible, I mean presentation alone was lovely. The Cesar and wedge salads were a good size and plated perfect. If we weren't already full we had entrees of sea bass, airline chicken and filet that were perfectly cooked to temperature. My nephew and his friend raved about the best meal they have ever had.

What a gem in Westerville, I can't believe I've never been until now! A friend invited me to the…read moremonthly book club the owner runs. I was pleasantly surprised at the turn out and the conversation!! I can't wait to go back. I'll be back for the wine too, I ended up doing a flight and got two bottles to take home. Everything was delicious and it was such a welcoming atmosphere!

Cute little winery right in uptown Westerville. Lots of tables and a little bar, my friend and I…read moredid a flight of 3 wines, there are over a dozen to choose from. They were fine, not my favorite but wouldn't turn them down either. I enjoyed the names of the wines, all songs. The service was good, and I would could come back.

Stopped in for drinks with some friends and figured we'd grab some food while we were there. I had…read morepretty low expectations for a hot dog, but this thing was ridiculously good. Good snap, loaded with toppings, and exactly what you want after a couple drinks. The atmosphere was relaxed, the drinks were solid, and the food was way better than I expected. I'm not usually the type of person to write a Yelp review about a glizzy, but credit where it's due. I sat down expecting a hot dog and left after absolutely disrespecting one. I'll definitely be back.

Lawbird is hands-down the best cocktail bar in the city. The themed menus which change at a…read morereasonable pace, great staff, and "good vibes" really make this the go-to destination in Columbus and perhaps the Midwest for a cocktail. Pair a stop either before or after to one of German Village's great restaurants and you're in for a special, albeit pricey night. In addition to fantastic drinks, Lawbird offers cocktail tasting classes from time to time which are a fun way to get sauced early in the day. And you will get sauced. If the owners keep up the good thing they have going - this will become an iconic establishment in the city. I hope they do. I've been more than 20 times so far and never get bored. Cheers!

Came on a whim. We got in easily.... In between lunch and dinner. We both got the grilled chicken…read morenaan. Perfectly portioned. Filling but not debilitating. Bella was great!

Two people being lazy to make dinner, led to getting takeout from Atlas Tavern. It was a great…read moredecision! When I've been in the Polaris area, I always see this place busy. Now I know why. We ordered the Apple Butter chicken sandwich with coleslaw and the Black Garlic Burger with fries. The Apple Butter chicken sandwich was very juicy. The bun to chicken ratio was good. The coleslaw was not too creamy and just had the right amount of vinegar. Black Garlic Chicken was the better of the two. It was full of umami flavor with a juicy patty. The fries were thick and crispy. The seasoning on them put it over the top. Not that I live super far from this restaurant, but for the fries to stay crispy speaks volumes. Can't wait to come dine in at Atlas Tavern.

The manager Julie is so much better than the last one. You should give her a big raise$. not only…read moredoes she run the restaurant efficiently but also she's welcoming and beautiful inside and out. we also love Jessica our favorite server there. You should ask for her cause she is the best! Thank you for always being so kind to my mom and to us when we come from Atlanta. We feel like your family. The ambience is upbeat yet soothing. We are so grateful for these two wonderful women in our lives. Recently we took my mom out for her 90th birthday celebration. It couldn't have been any better thanks to Julie and Jessica. The food is impeccably gourmet thank you again and a lot will be back soon and I'm sure my mom will be there next week.

Service was so slow tonight. The food took forever to come out. It was ridiculous. Once the food…read morecame out, it was really good though! I got a glass of white wine and the salmon BLT. The salmon was huge for the sandwich. And it was very flavorful. Just wish the service / food wait time was better..... Lastly, there was no baby changing table in the women's bathroom, which isn't up to code. So I had to go to my car to change my baby. Not great!