What has happened to this place?? They recently removed one of the few vegetarian options from their menu, the veggie burger sliders (which were probably the best I've ever had). That was bad enough, but today took the proverbial cake. It was my friend's rehearsal dinner. We arrived at 7:30pm aka the heart of dinner time. I ordered the beet chips appetizer (which again were delicious the last time I was here). We were told that they were out of them. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes. I was informed that they were out of them. I ordered and finally received the Asian chop salad sans chicken. But what I really got was salad soup as there was probably double the amount of dressing that should be on it. Truly a disappointing end to a restaurant I once thought was pretty great. But after all of this I won't be returning. How can I? Who knows what they'll "run out of" next. read more

Horrible hospitality. Won't return. Their website says the happy hour deals are restaurant wide. We showed up with a big group to be rudely told by our waitress that the happy hour drinks or only available at the bar and we told her what the website said. The website states happy hour DRINK specials are restaurant wide and the food specials are bar and patio only. She spoke to her manager and returned and said she would allow the discount for the drinks....no appearance from the manager mind you. Then, she was extremely petty and transferred our table to a new employee who ended up not applying the happy hour discounts. The food and drinks were great so it was a bummer the service was so poor. We felt very unwelcome read more

Good food and great service and convenient location for our family. I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good time!

Please educate your staff on allergy's!!! This is not based on a sit down experience. Called a couple days ago, to ask if certain items where dairy free. Was told yes they were. When ordered today for a carry out. Ordered a couple of the dairy free items (so I thought) then ordered a couple more items to be made dairy free (no cheese, simple things) burger had cheese so had to toss that out. Also pretty sure the item (cauliflower wings) had dairy in it as well. I was looking forward for this dinner. Couldn't eat the main course, and now I am sitting with an upset stomach getting sick. Again, please train your staff better. read more

Be careful if you go here for lunch. They have a great lunch menu with a reduced price bar menu. However, if you order the 9.95 soup and salad choice, you are not eligible for the reduced bar menu ( YOU MUST SPEND 10 DOLLARS. MY SPOUSE SPENT OVER 12 ON A REGULAR ENTREE) We have been dining here once a week for at least the last 6 months. It's a shame to lose a loyal customer for $.05. Adios Houlihans!!! read more

Excellent excellent excellent. Diverse menu at reasonable prices. Seasonaly changes too. Understated calming ambiance. Attentive wait staff. Great food! Great cocktails. Convienent location too. Dont miss this gem. read more

Checked out the new Houlihan's yesterday and was not really impressed. If you are expecting anything (good or bad) like the old Houlihans (at the Continent, back in the day) then forget it. It is the same in name only. The decor is nice and fits in well in its Upper Arlington locations at Kingsdale Shopping Center. Dark, leather and stone, modern decor. Fire behind the bar and a really nice looking patio once the weather breaks. Here's the rub....the food and drink are expensive and and just OK. We got a couple of apps (spin dip, parm frites) Spin dip was good but nothing special and the parm frites were average frozen fries with parmasean cheese sprinkled on top. Not exactly gourmet or good. We didn't have any entrees, but I am not interested in chicken fingers for $15. The beer selection was decent but not nearly as good as most bars in the area. I'm sure it will be fairly popular because it is new and doesn't have too much competition in the immediate vicinity, but this place is just not that great and I think their prices are paying for the nice decor. read more

How dee do! The new Houlihan's located on Tremont near the Giant Eagle Market District is very nice. I can envision this place being a real social center for the area's residents. Truly! First there is plenty of parking. You don't like to think about parking in a areas that is always seemed so unoccupied by other cars but walking is good. Not a problem if you park near Zollinger Road. Just do it. I was greeted by a staffer opening the door upon arrival. Before entering I have to say that on a nice evening (about 5:45PM) the patio areas were full of patrons - that's good. Okay, they see nothing more than parked cars or passing cars. It's about the company we keep though isn't it? Thought so. Entering I had several choices. A large dining room seating area filled with golden draped walls and nice furniture. Booths, tables... the likes were all there. I opted to sit at the bar which seats an estimated 16 or so. On the right half of Houlihan's in this bar area are several high tops of varying sizes. During my stay there were couples and big groups all having a good time, so it seemed. This is a gathering place... I thought. My meal consisted of the Ahi Tuna Salad and the Flatbread Mushroom App. Both arrived quickly and both were very very tasty. The ahi tuna was seared with the main portions bright red with flavor. There was a light dressing on the asian cabbable salad beneath and a nice drizzle in four spots on the bowl of wasabi sauce. I like the tasted and presentation because I could grab small doses of the drizzle to suit my taste for heat. The Flatbread was crispy and good tasting. Price wise I got out for under $25 (no alcohol - just diet coke). So it's not pub food pricing but not over the top either. I am going to definitely try Houlihan's again (and again I'll bet). read more

My friend and I, whom hadn't seen each other in two years (sad right?), met here on a whim last night to catch up. I had previewed the menu and it sounded pretty delicious (then again my stomach at the time was almost eating itself so probably chocolate covered toilet paper would've enticed me at that point) so we agreed to it and off we went. At the door, I was greeted by two ladies and one of which opened the door for me, which I'm not accustomed to as I'm always the one holding the doors. A pleasant surprise! I entered and immediately noticed how clean the restaurant was, the cool decor, etc. and was promptly seated in a comfy booth. While I awaited on my friend's arrival, I ordered a beer and our waitress (whose name I did not catch) was very attentive. She was fantastic. The whole staff was great really. Upon her arrival, our waitress was very patient with us, as she would come back to see if we were ready to order and we were too busy gabbing. So we decided on the Edamame appetizer, an order of potstickers and a bottle of Cabernet, which was half off on Tuesdays (SCORE!). The appetizers seemed a bit small for two people but that was okay I suppose if you're going to eat a full meal. The food was really good. Like really, really good. I probably could've ate enough potstickers to end up looking like a sumo wrestler (or, at the very least, feeling like one) by the time I left. It was a fantastic experience. Normally I'm not one for "chains" per-say, however this was wonderful. I'll definitely return to try more food and dinner...and another bottle of wine. read more

This is a great place for lunch, dinner or happy hour! Everything I've had has been really good from the salads to seafood to martinis to dessert. I love the martini flight - letting you choose 3 small martinis from a list of choices for under $9! The salads are fresh and tasty. I've had the scallops and the tuna wontons - both were very fresh and flavorful. The s'mores dessert is fun & different with a pot of melted chocolate & marshmallow with strawberries & graham crackers to dip. YUM! I can't wait until it's warm enough to sit out on the patio. read more

Great food & staff. Spinach Salad is amazing. Rich flavors, varied menu. Don't miss their happy hours and martini & wine flights. Bar staff Matthew and Heather are FANTASTIC! read more

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I went to Houlihan's for restaurant week this January 2015. I can't believe I haven't tried this place out sooner, given how close it is to the Giant Eagle Market District where I go often. The restaurant has a modern, relaxing feel to it. Their soft bavarian pretzel sticks were really good -- soft, warm, and it went so well with their cheese dip. Their mustard dip probably has a bit of wasabi in it, just FYI. Their firecracker shrimp was also really good -- really crisp, slightly spicy, Asian-flavored. Their mushroom & arugula flatbread was also pretty good. Entree-wise I ordered the scallops with arugula and risotto. Scallops were on the smaller side and there was a definite strong lemon taste in everything (arugula, risotto, scallops) but overall very tasty. Boyfriend ordered the St. Louis ribs -- they weren't exactly St. Louis style (not as crispy, more juicy) but were still excellent. Service at Houlihan's was decent, we were served promptly and without issues. Wines are half off on Tuesday by the way! read more

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When I moved here from Missouri one of the restaurants I missed was Houlihan's. When I found out they were coming here I was happy happy happy! Will say this first and foremost about this Houlihan's...it is the best decorated one I've ever been in. Staff was very friendly and they gained major points when I didn't like one of my martini flights and they replaced it with one I did like. Oh and those flights - alright!!!! Lemon drop and guavatini are musts if you like martinis. First time I've had shrooms in almost 3 years and it brought back many fond memories. The food was good as always and they are accommodating for those of us with food allergies (although they are STILL limited with their desert menu for us allergic people) Will happily return. read more

Thank you for my birthday coupon, Hoolihans! My husband and I had a lovely lunch on a rainy Saturday. I always order the scallops and they are consistently delicios. My husband's was delicious too. Yummy potatoes and ceasar salad. Sangria was very refreshing and a bargain at $5...the Saturday drink special. Brownie sundae and bourbon butterscotch creme brulee were splurgeworthy! A big thank you to our server, Derrick, who was fun and friendly! We'll be back! read more

We ordered to go food. Burger and French dip. We are to remain a 6ft distance from others in public and no more than 10 people in an area at a time. My husband went to pick up our order last night and there were at least 20 people waiting at the front desk. Our food wasn't ready. He waited for about 12 mins which is a very long time for a carry out order. We wanted to support local restaurants but this is frustrating Houlihan's didn't have a better system in place. They never should have had that many people waiting at the same time. Also my medium burger was burnt to a crisp. read more

The atmosphere is great, the staff is great, the drink selection is great, and the Tuesday 1/2 off bottles of wine is amazing! I've not been super impressed with the food yet. The first time I came I had the lettuce wraps, and to be quite honest it was lettuce, fried won tons and what seemed like the bottom scrapings of a General Tso's chicken dish from a low end Chinese place. Unimpressed. The second time I went I got the Chicken and Avocado Egg (spring) Rolls; I was envisioning the delicious version of this done by Cheesecake Factory. I was very disappointed. They were overly fried and oily with very little distinction of what was actually inside the egg roll. I have had the Chicken Tortilla Soup each time I've gone, and it's been delicious both times. I really like this place, I just wish the food was better. It's not bad, just not great. read more

My wife and I are new to Houlihan's. We live in Linworth and used to dine at J Gilbert's. A friend suggested we try Houlihan's since they had a similar menu at about half the price. I signed-up at their website and received a $10 off a $30 dollar dinner. We went there the evening of February 28 and had to wait about 35 minutes to get a table. The waitress was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and wine. The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere was very nice. The prices were incredible reasonable for the quality! We will definitely be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Very happy to have a new restaurant in Kingsdale as I work nearby. Been a few times now and so far, so good. Very nice interior, though it is pretty dark and some of my normal party have a difficult time reading the menu. When you emerge after lunch, you kind of feel like you have been in a Casino... shocked that it is actually still day light out. They keep the place pretty chilly as well. Their fare is standard chain, well prepared and lots of choices without being overwhelming. The nutritional information on the website is a bit difficult to decode and there is not information for all the menu items. Easy place to fall off the wagon- as they give out free cookies at lunch... grrr. Low calorie choices are rather limited, but the BBQ chicken flatbread comes down at about 450 and is very good- so doable. Also, watch out- the house salad comes with bacon on top which is not disclosed on the lunch time menu. Watch out, my vegetarian friends. Service has much improved since opening week but is still a bit rough. I think this will easily improve with time. They do a very nice of job of getting you in and out quickly, which is especially nice for lunch. read more

Went for a quick meal before we went to the movies. The restaurant wasn't really busy, which we thought was perfect. We got a seat outside and then waited for someone to come take our drink order. After about 15 minutes and no wait staff we decided we had had enough and decided to leave. I went to return our menus to the hostess stand and saw 3 different waitresses chit chatting away. Not one took any time to even come get our drink order. I doubt we will be going here again. read more

Another restaurant week outing. I'm not the *best* at planning ahead for things, so at 7:30pm on the Wednesday of restaurant week, this was available and the menu piqued the interest of my picky dining partner. Drinks were good, it's clean and well-lit on the inside. The calamari we each had as part of the prix fixe menu were enough that we could have split one. I had the ribs, my dining partner had the salmon. Overall, it was good, but nothing special. read more

A good local addition to the Kingsdale Shopping Center in Upper Arlington. Two options for dining, the restaurant or the bar, which offers high top tables as well as booths. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Nice menu offering a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Easy parking. A great spot to get together for a casual dinner with family or friends. read more

I think I was expecting more from Houlihan's because I've been several times in NY and the food was awesome. I don't know if it's because I went later in the evening, or if it had just changed over time but I wish it would've been a lot better. My steak was dry, my rice was cold. I complained to the manager but it was my birthday and I didn't want to wait any longer for a fresh meal. The service however was awesome. The staff were really concerned about my meal not being satisfactory and for that I give this location 3 stars. read more

I am somewhat of a regular in Fairfield, N. J. It had come to my attention recently that we have one in Columbus. I was elated! So, invited some of the family and... No disappointments! The atmosphere was magnificent! Very upscale with a hint of sportsbar! Do not let that discourage you as Houlihans is priced as an O'Charlies. However, the "Comfort Food" menu is or taste like grandma's kitchen! Our server Leah was amazing and the Pot Roast, Meatlof, Scallops, and Salmon were delicious! I have tried most things on the menu, and it is as tasty here as in New Jersey! A chain but... Superbly done! read more

Had a great experience dining here! Food was served quickly and was well prepared. Service was great and the restaurant was very comfortable and clean. Menu had a lot of great options to choose from and we plan to return soon to try more dishes. read more

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I have eaten at Houlihan's a few times, and they were all great and fun. The wait staff has always been excellent, chatty and fun, and the decor/atmosphere has a great aesthetic and feels calm and inviting. Everything is quick, with the most I have had to wait was thirty minutes for six entrees. My favorite dish is the Melty Cheesy Burger, but all of my meals there have been very good, and I will gladly come back. Houlihan's is a great place to eat and I can not recommend it enough. read more

Our party of four thoroughly enjoyed the first visit, meal and service at Houlihan's/UA on Friday evening, 1/27/23. We had reservations at 5:30 pm and were at the restaurant for two hours. Our waitress, Mackenzie S. provided outstanding attention, recommendations and service. The food was wonderfully prepared from scratch and presented. Our party selected two appetizers, the Large 'shrooms and the Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings, and both were excellent, shareable and we recommend getting starters with the meal. Our party selected a variety of meals, the Kansas City Burger meal, the Buffalo Bleu Chicken Salad, and the 12Z Strip Steak meal (shared by the two ladies in our group). All food selection portion sizes were generous, definitely made from scratch in the Houlihan's kitchen, and delivered to our table in perfect timing for our enjoyment. The ambience of the restaurant was warm and pleasant. The dining area was roomy and comfortable. Our party had plenty of time to visit, talk, and enjoy drinks. As I indicated above, our waitress, Mackenzie S., made our evening perfect and Houlihan's has a good system of servers/runners to ensure Mackenzie S. had assistance in making our experience wonderful. We will make plans to comeback again! read more

Houlihan's is great. The prices are very fair and the menu has something for everyone. Last night we ate on the lighter side and got salad and soup. The tomato bisque is absolutely killer, I would definitely recommend. read more

My first time at Houlihan's was great! I didn't expect it to feel as upscale as it did, and the bar was very impressive. I tried an entree and appetizer from the Inspiralized menu and wasn't disappointed. The zucchini spirals tasted very much like pasta, and I probably wouldn't have known otherwise. Overall, great restaurant, and I would love to go back for the drinks sometime! read more

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This was our second time visiting Houlihans and will probably be the last. There was no option for draft beers, I got the French dip sandwich and it was extremely salty. They burger was decent but had better burgers for lower price elsewhere. Overall, doesn't live up to the high cost of food. read more

Firecracker shrimp still good, that's about it Tried Houlihan's for lunch, the service was great. Had the firecracker shrimp appetizer and it is still amazing. My burger was not however. It is the Kansas City burger and with all the meat on there it needed more sauce. read more

Houlihans is one of my neighborhood faves. The food is fantastic, the service is consistent, and the prices are just right. The atmosphere is also energetic yet not noisy. I love it! And their house made chips and salsa are the best in town!!! read more

I've been here numerous times and don't have a single complaint. Food? Great. Drinks? Awesome. Staff? Fabulous. I will definitely continue coming here. Keep it up Houlihan's! read more

We love to go for happy hour. The appetizers are delicious and the service is great. It's a very nice place to relax and enjoy.

Went there for a business lunch and enjoyed the food and service. Nice, clean place, easy seating, fast service, and great wait staff. All four of us felt the food was very good and prepared properly. However on one of the orders, which was salmon, she asked that it not be salted. It was prepared and provided without salt and was great. But it came with asparagus on the same plate, and they salted that! No biggie, but it limited how much asparagus she ate. The food was also a little on the high side, as a lunch for 4 without any alcohol (and two had just water), the cost was $75. With tip we were at $90. The service was very nice and the staff were really pleasant. read more

I love Houlihan's on all of my past visits. I even choose to visit this particular restaurant on my exact bday 3 years in a row. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed this past week. I dined with my husband and another friend this particular time. Total bill for 3 of us was over $150. I had a free bday entree that I was hoping to use. It was returned to me bc no other entree was purchased. Besides that, my entree was terrible. This is a huge surprise bc the food is always good. I ordered the chicken fettuccine. It came to the table luke warm and the garlic roll hard. No flavor and the small piece of chicken on top was burned and dried out. No bday dessert either read more

Excellent service with friendly wait staff. Everything tasted delicious, of the 4 plates that were served at the table. Highly recommend long islands as well as the queso with the potato skins. Highly recommend this place. read more

Just stopped for a few glasses of wine. Good selection and the price wasn't to onerous. The patio is awesome. Dinner on our next visit!

Have been to other Houlihan's in other areas and i did not realize there was one here in Columbus. We came in after seeing they were particpating in restaurant week. They were on a wait but got a first come first serve table in the bar while happy hour waa still going on, so we ordered a drink. Our waiter was nice and seemed to hustle between his tables as everything came out in a timely manner. We ordered from the special 3 course restaurant week menu. Food was good and I enjoyed each of my selections. Now that we know they are here we will be back. read more

This is a chain restaurant with very subpar food, and terrible service. My husband and I had a decent first visit, but unfortunately the most memorable thing about our experience was the bartender with the horrible attitude. Truly, she made us feel as if we were an inconvenience and in no way was she nice or pleasant. On that occasion, we thought the food was good. We decided that we would maybe come back to enjoy the patio. So, on our second visit, we had a better experience with the service and food. Nothing spectacular but it was all fine. On our most recent visit, we decided to order take out, and keep it simple with some chicken tenders, fries, side of green beans, and a cup of chicken tortilla soup. The 2 fried foods (tenders and fries) were the only decent items from this meal. The chicken tortilla soup was the saddest, most tasteless soup I have ever encountered! First, there wasn't any chicken in it, and second, the broth tasted like water. Literally, the worst soup I have ever had!!!!! Then, the garlic green beans were basically raw, and still really REALLY crunchy, and didn't have any favor. I tried to doctor both items with spices from my pantry, and even then it wasn't worth finishing. And the last part that really made us realize that we won't be back is when my husband got to the bar to get the order, the same unpleasant bartender was there from our first experience. Even in the few short minutes of receiving the to-go order, and paying, the bartender made my husband feel again, as if he was inconvenience. So, please take your money and go spend it else where! Happy yelping! Update: I contacted the email provided below about the service we received, and NO ONE has contacted me. All I can do laugh at this company! read more

Stumbled upon this place while in town for work. Although the lunch service could have been a bit more speedier the food was fantastic! I got their lunch combo with house salad (nice and fresh and awesome "croutons") and their squash and sausage lasagna. The lasagna was delicious and definitely not like anything I've had before! Would definitely recommend as a must try! read more