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3.5 (311 reviews)
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Orange Creamsicle summer cocktail and Espresso Martini
Carly W.

Fun cocktails and great happy hour prices. The new prime rib egg rolls were delicious.

Kansas City Burger w/ Sweet Potato Fries
Bryan P.

I went to Houlihan's on a Sunday after church with a $15 birthday coupon. It's in a great location close to shopping and just outside of Columbus. The Kansas City Burger was pretty delicious! The brown sugar bacon and onion straws added a particular bit of flare like fireworks on my palate! The sweet potato fries had some cheese sprinkled on top, which was unusual, but it worked! I wish I would have taken my waitresses name; she was pleasant and the service was great.

Cheeseburger and fries
Jaclyn C.

I really liked this quiet little chain. It has a nice aesthetic and the bartender was extremely friendly. We tried the soup and two different burgers. Didn't attend for HH but the menu looked great. $6 bottomless fries during HH and it's on sat and sun as well!

Pretty good atmosphere, I would highly recommend their outdoor seating. Their food is great.

Medium rare? Not in my kitchen.

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Awful food, sticky tables, even bad drinks. Would rate as zero stars if I could. Oh, and we both got sick of their food

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