I had some high expectations for Latitude 41. It's located in a nice hotel. The menu is quite pricey but it has a good bar. It's the best when it's happy hour. The food is good though if you have enough in your wallet. I saw this advertised for its cocktails and really wanted to check out the bar. It's located in the Renaissance Hotel. This was a really nice building though it's showing its age. It has a good selection of beer, but you come for the classy cocktails. The happy hour specials include a few bucks off. I was impressed by the bar at Latitude 41. It would be nice to be able to try some of the food. The menu is very costly but it's a good way to impress someone from out of town. read more

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Enjoyed dinner with coworkers while visiting the area. The food and drinks were delish! We enjoyed the nachos appetizer (not pictured) and they were flavorful and filling. I ordered the Steak Frites with fries and I was not disappointed. Everything was cooked and seasoned well. Our waiter was attentive and our food came out hot and fast. If I am in the area again and looking for a quiet place to enjoy dinner, I'll be sure to stop by. read more

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I ate here a few times during my stay mostly because the restaurants within walking distance were less appealing. A late arrival meant dinner seated in the bar where everyone forgets there's a human sitting at a table waiting for a meal. One says order everything at the bar like you're in the airport. Another gal had mercy on me and took my order but forgot to bring it out. The steak bites were pretty awful, overdone and covered with this really bad béarnaise sauce. Breakfast was fine at $25. Another meal later in the week was better. Shrugs. If I must I will eat here again but I won't hold my breath for great service. read more

We were in town for work and it happened to be St Patrick's Day as well. So, my colleague was determined to get her Rueben. She changed out the dressing they normally had and asked for a side of mustard instead. She left satisfied with her selection for sure. The other menu items were all shared family style in order to taste a little of everything. The Brussel sprouts were definitely something new for me, I've never had them with pineapples and sriracha, it wasn't bad, but wasn't my favorite. Everyone else at the table seemed pretty delighted by the new flavor. My main dish was supposed to be the lobster Mac and cheese, but I just didn't get a true Mac n cheese feeling out of that dish. The lobster had to be searched for in the dish, and I'm guessing that's more of a supply thing than anything else. The rest just barely gave me any creamy or cheesy notes. I wouldn't order again. What I honestly enjoyed the most was the chocolate cake and our service, Pierre. Her answered ALL our questions, checked on us regularly, and made sure we walked out happy...the chocolate cake read more

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We love this hotel, but they were sold out for the game. After looking for places to watch the game we were able to come to the restaurant bar and watch the game here and best decision ever! The food was yummy and everyone agreed. We had different flatbread pizzas, the club sandwich, wings and pretzels bites. The ambience and cleanliness always top notch and the service by Alex 11/10! read more

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Slow slow slow slow slow slow slow slow slow slow Holy cow. Who could conceive ordering 1 coffee and 1order of fruit and nothing else could take all morning I had to ask for the coffee several times and for the fruit several times Eventually, the coffee came. The fruit never came. I ended up walking over to the kitchen and just stood there and asked them to prepare it. After that, I did get my fruit about three minutes later Good grief Also, the reason I was eating fruit is because there was nothing gluten-free on the menu and my server knew nothing about gluten-free and then just suggested a salad. After that, I didn't feel confident enough to eat anything. By, the place was empty, and it was not like I got lost in a crowd read more

Recently stayed at the Renaissance Hotel in Columbus, Ohio, and enjoyed two meals at Latitude 41 (the in-house restaurant ) during my stay.,, after a long day I ordered room service and had the oven roasted chicken in a light creamy brown sauce with golden russet potatoes, and a side of fruit. the chicken was absolutely fantastic and cooked perfect. The fruit cup was fresh and tasty as well. The potatoes were a hit and cooked to perfection .... several days later, before leaving for the airport I had 20 minutes and caught an outstanding cheeseburger and a fruit cup in the actual restaurant, I'm a sucker for a good fruit cup. I was in and out in 15 minutes, and the burger was both tasty and satisfying. read more

The food was just terrible! And expensive! I ordered their " famous " Italian dish. I was extremely disappointed. It tasted like tomato sauce straight out of the can over undercooked pasta My girlfriend got a meal that was just as bad.Her's came with asparagus and it was so large that it had became woody and the tip the tenderest part was burnt to a crisp! It all was inedible and it cost me 80.00 for this slop! read more

Great venue with a lot of good food options. Cocktails were great and the outdoor patio is a nice spot to hangout after work or for a meeting. Would recommend read more

I went here with my friend before a show at the Bluestone. We sat at the bar and had a beer. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. We didn't want to eat too much before the show so he suggested that we split the corn risotto. She mentioned scallops so he said we can add them to the risotto. We also had Brussels sprouts for an appetizer. The Brussels sprouts were very tasty! Not a healthy dish by any means, but great flavor. In fact the man sitting next to us saw ours and ordered one for himself. He later said that he never eats Russell sprouts but would eat another dish. The risotto was wonderful as well. Overall, very good place and I will be back to try more soon. read more

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I've only been here for breakfast, but I've enjoyed it each time. I highly recommend the sausage patties, they hand patted and from local meat company Tank's. read more

Due to Covid, this restaurant appears to only offer buffet option for breakfast and lunch meals. I recently stayed 3 nights at the Renaissance and ate 3 meals here. I want to mention how friendly and attentive Mulaka, the gal who was literally the ONLY wait staff on duty, each of the 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch I ate here. Mulaka is a cheerful professional. Also, the cook, Mike Joe, was very nice and made sure the buffet was as good as possible. Tough situation for this place as the hotel was definitely neglected during Covid. read more

I went to an event at 41. The food was very very good. The chef Matt, came around to our table to ask how our meal was. It was incredible. The draft beer was also great. The service staff and manager were top notch. They came around several times to check on us. We had a party of seven and they accommodated us exceptionally. I cannot say enough good things about Latitude 41. read more

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Still waiting for them to open the restaurant back up for dinner. One of our favorite special occasion restaurants in Columbus. The downtown location hasn't helped them during Covid. Really too bad. read more

We stopped for martinis on a Thursday night before dinner elsewhere. The atmosphere is New York bar like, which I liked. It was quiet as it was only 6:30. My cosmopolitan was wonderful! It was very cold with great flavor. Good choice! read more

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Easter Brunch Buffet, $35 for an adult and $15 for kids. Latitude 41 is located inside the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Columbus. There is parking nearby but we opted for valet parking, $5 with a restaurant voucher. The hotel is nicely decorated and very modern. The hostess and wait staff were fabulous but the food was ok. I started out with a mimosa, fairly priced at $9. It was delicious but I don't ever complain about alcohol. Ha. This buffet is not the best I have ever had but not the worst. When I think of brunch I think of having both breakfast and lunch items available. Other than the omelet station and the French toast being available the rest was lunch options. Protein options were ham, grilled chicken, and steak. No seafood available which was a bummer. The sides included macaroni and cheese (very cold and dry!), bean salad, 5 grain salad, house and Caesar salads, green been casserole and a few others I elected out of. The dessert station was small but delectable. Yummy choices like red velvet cake, original cheesecake, fresh fruit, cake pops, mini cupcakes and more. Little bites made me leaving happy but not sure I would return for another brunch. It's hard to serve hot food for a buffet and most of these options were warm if not cold. Also greater variety would have been nice especially breakfast along with but not limited to more protein options. read more

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My wife surprised me with dinner here. We don't live in Columbus, I'm not sure how she chose the restaurant, but it was an excellent choice. We did the four-course tasting menu, and allowed them to pick wines for the courses. I didn't see the check, so don't know what the wine cost, but $35/person for four courses is a pretty good price. The wine list here is really well thought out, lots of interesting, smaller producers. I thought it was really cool that they used items from local producers (a waffle from Taste of Belgium in the North Market, Jeni's sorbets & Ice Cream). Often, an ambitious place is a little too proud to use things not made in-house. I'll spare you a course-by-course rundown (I understand the menu changes all the time, so your 4-course would likely be different anyway), but EVERYTHING that hit our table was beautiful and delicious. Very well-balanced flavors, well-executed, smart cooking. I haven't eaten a meal like this one in some time. I very much look forward to coming back. Go. Now. read more

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I have a feeling my review might mess up the curve, here but I'm OK with that. Latitude 41 deserves a super high rating purely because I have eaten here a bunch of times and every single meal (and service) has rocked! I hesitate to call this a "destination restaurant" in Columbus, mostly because it hasn't been around long enough. It is, however, a very good representation of where higher-end dining is (hopefully) going. Friends gave us gift cards to Latitude 41 in September of 2007 and we used them during the holidays. I was instantly hooked! The ambiance and the hostess made a very good first impression. The menu likewise, sat well with me. It focuses on local and seasonal products, with only a few different dishes done VERY WELL. I like that about this restaurant. Ask anyone who appreciates cutting edge food or is accustomed to eating at a truly moderne restaurant and you will find they appreciate Latitude 41. I was blown away by the spare rib... an unbelievable piece of meat. I've also had sea bass, which melted like butter in my mouth. The portions might look small, but the serving dishes are huge. I also enjoyed the artistry in the presentation of the food. This is one of the few restaurants I have always saved room for dessert... donuts and coffee. But not as simple as it sounds... beautiful beignets and killer espresso is the perfect ending to a meal (for someone who lived in Europe for so long). I've always left dinner at Lat-41 feeling comfortably full, but never stuffed... which is refreshing. Latitude 41 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a stylish bar. I'd say the bar experience alone is nothing to rave about, but the selections on the wine list are fabulous. Much more reasonably priced (by the glass and bottle) than I expected. I was even enamored with the glassware. Forget that Latitude 41 is attached to the Renaissance Hotel. I say, embrace the valet parking and eat with an open mind! I think back to the days when the famous American writers like Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald "lived" at hotel bars. Even our homeboy, James Thurber, wore out a seat in the bar at the Great Southern Hotel (now the Westin downtown). In fact, its hotel bar is named for him. But's that another review... With that said, I find myself rather smitten by the idea of frequenting a chic hotel bar & restaurant in downtown Columbus. Granted it's not the Ritz Carlton or Waldorf Astoria, but I'd still use that concept to my advantage, rather than downplaying the fact it is attached the Renaissance Hotel. Viva le hotel bars! I am huge fan. read more

I'm hooked. We've wanted to come here for some time, but just didn't get around to it. We're so glad we finally did. This is rated a "2nd Twenty" in the city, it is now in my Top 10. We did our own taster, choosing 5 plates plus a burger. Each was so unique and flavorful, especially the pate and the lobster mac/cheese. Then we went for the chocolate bomb with Jeni's Salty Caramel. UhOh a new favorite! They use local ingredients and local breweries, telling you all of the connections they use from Local Ohio right on the menu. Flavorful is an understatement, the Chef and staff know their craft; no doubt. In the Renaissance Hotel on 3rd street. They validate you for hotel parking underground, turns out to be $3. Ask for Tiffany as a server, she's tops. Make this one of your Top 10. read more

Good - not super veggie friendly A very nice ambiance with locavore and uniquely inspired dishes that many will love. The salads with pepitas are quite good. For carnivores, I'd give this 4 stars for veggies like me, you trade ambiance for a full tummy read more

Atmosphere- It feels outdated. Something about the fabric on the chair and overall decor/ambience. There's potential to freshen it up. Service- Our server deserves a B. The manager was kind of meh at her job. We ordered a dessert that was supposed to be soft but it came out frozen. Our server told us they were hosting a large party at the hotel. Okay...but frozen dessert?! No excuses. The manager asked if we wanted a buckeye...what?! Food- We went here for a tasting and it consisted of a seasonal salad, sea bass, bouillabaisse, surf and turf, dessert. We had 8 people and we all ordered the new year tasting. The steak range from well done to medium rare because they didn't ask how we like them. The fish was good and the rest was okay. Nothing too exciting and presentation needs a little help. read more

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Came in at around 630 and couldn't figure out if this restaurant was open for dinner or not. I took the hostess desk sign's directions and headed to Bar 41 instead for a quick bite. Had the mixed greens salad with salmon paired with a house chardonnay off the happy hour menu. The salad was so good and filled my protein quota for the day. Definitely pleased with my choice of dinner spot tonight! read more

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I live in San Francisco but was visiting family in Columbus. I wanted to treat my mother and grandmother to a tasting menu and was surprised that this was the only restaurant that offered one! We were seated right away and ordered the 6 course tasting menu. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive. When each dish came out, one of the chefs, including the head chef Ben, would also come to the table and explain the dish to us. I could tell that they enjoyed showing off their cooking skills and they made it a fun experience. The meal started out with an amuse bouche of oysters, which was then followed by a charcuterie plate. The next dishes consisted of an autumn salad, duck, bone marrow, lamb chops and the most interesting dish, a coconut panna cotta in a bed of cotton candy. Overall the food was tasty and inventive, especially the bone marrow and the lamb chops. If I have one complaint it was that the meal was so HEAVY. I needed some lighter dishes mixed in with the heavy ones, or at least a palate cleanser. The food was great, but the best part of the night was the wonderful service. I'm from the Bay Area where restaurants can get rather snooty and there was NONE of that here! Everyone was so friendly and went out of their way to make it a truly memorable experience. So thank you Chef Ben and the rest of the crew! We'll definitely be back the next time I visit. read more

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Dined here with a large group attending a conference. The wait staff were very attentive, but the food left a bit to be desired. We started with appetizers that included jumbo shrimp and a cocktail sauce with a hint of horseradish, but not overwhelming. Also included was a tray of artisan cheeses, most of which were dried out, and I don't think that was the intention. There was also some kind of cheese spread that I swear tasted like a dirty sock. After our program, we were served dinner quickly. The greens salad was good, but had just a drizzle of what might have been a raspberry vinaigrette, but I'm not sure because there wasn't enough on the salad to make a call. Next came the food. The food was nicely arranged on the plate, but it seemed that was the only intent. There was a bite of mashed potatoes, and I mean a bite. However, they tasted very good. Three stalks of asparagus were nicely arranged in "rays" emanating from this tiny dollop of potatoes. On one side of the asparagus lay a partial chicken breast with part of the wing still attached, and on the other side was a small beef filet. Some at our table received a a very small beef filet. The chicken was well seasoned but overcooked. The beef was marinated and had a nice outer crust with a tender medium rare center. It was the best part of the entree. Unfortunately, my dining partners with the very tiny beef filet received overcooked portions. Finally, the desserts were brought out onto a side table. We had two choices, and again, the portions were very small. The chocolate mini-brownie had a soft chocolate core and was delicious, and was the mini-bread pudding. Maybe two bites in each one. Don't worry about overeating here. Or maybe I'm just too used to the over-portions at other restaurants. In any case, I wouldn't go back here if I had the choice. read more

Wanted to thank Heather for making sure my Mom who is vegetarian had a great experience on Mother's Day! We came here for brunch on Mother's Day unaware that they only had a buffet. The buffet was fabulous but did not have many vegetarian options. We were going to leave but Heather offered to have the chef make a vegetarian entree which ended up being a asparagus risotto that was delicious. The buffet had breakfast and lunch choices and omelettes made to order. We all loved the salad and desserts. My son had prime rib which he said was cooked perfectly. They also had green beans, orzo salad , cheesy mashed potatoes and shrimp cocktail. So many choices and so limited stomach space! They gave all the Moms there a rose at the end of the meal . Will definitely come back again for dinner. read more

I came for a friend's birthday dinner with a group of 8 people, so a fairly large group. I had never dined here before, I don't know who recommended it, but it was a mistake. To start we had to wait ten minutes after being seated to order drinks. No big deal, but they weren't busy so I couldn't understand why the service was show I ordered an Irish coffee. After waiting another 10 minutes for drinks, I asked for cream for my coffee. Server was not to be seen again for 10 minutes. Again, it's not busy, there are probably only 3 to 5 other tables seated. At this point someone went to find the server so we could order and reminded them to bring some cream. We order and eventually the food comes. I ordered scallops. The first one I but into was full of grit, overpowering my bite and my mouth. After that I really wasn't interested in eating any more. But I did try another scallop to see if they were all gritty. The next scallop was void of grit, but tasted extremely fishy. I didn't trust it. The crab cakes also tasted and smelled suspect to me. I don't take a risk on suspect fish. I mentioned one of the scallops was full of grit and they brought me another scallop. Honestly, I brought the whole meal home so I could feed it to my dog. My husband had a Cesar salad. He described it as 3 pieces of overdressed lettuce. I would've enjoyed another cocktail, but the server never asked. To conclude the night, they asked us to keep it down because we were being too loud. I told them we'd gladly leave if they could bring the checks we asked for ten minutes ago. This all felt very uncomfortable when trying to celebrate a friend's birthday. I would never come back. read more

Came here for New Year's Eve dinner. Prix fix menu with three course meal with a few options each for apps, entree and dessert. Setting was nice and fairly quiet despite the rowdy crowd outside the restaurant. Service was slow, very slow. Table behind mine complained about said slow service and then ours slowed down even more since now they were getting more attention. Really ruined the experience. Food was fine but nothing worth getting again. Won't return. read more

Latitude 41 is a gem of a restaurant and lounge nestled in the heart of downtown Columbus. Any complaints made in regards to the cooking and service at this chic establishment reinforces the veracity of how subjective reviews can be. I'll be honest -- I did initially turn my nose up at Latitude 41, touting it as yet another "hotel restaurant." However, I've come to learn that hotels sometimes house some of the best dining businesses in town. The key to dining here is to go with the tasting menu, in order to try the never-ending array of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and lastly, drinks. The tasting menu changes seasonally to accommodate the customers actually, because then, they'll know that the freshness is preserved while quality is maintained. If, however, one must order a la carte, I highly suggest the lobster mac and cheese as a starter, the speckled hen as the main, and beignets as a way to end. It all comes together into a harmonious ensemble, I promise. Service has always been friendly and attentive but not over bearingly so. The waiting time for the food may take a while, but that simply supports the given fact that nearly everything here is made from scratch. Plus, it's another reason to peruse the respectable wine list and partake in a glass or two. read more

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I came here a few months back for restaurant week with the bf and I have no complaints. We chose this place because I saw the huge sign for this restaurant while driving around downtown and have always been curious, plus the name is kind of epic. We ordered the Philadelphia sour and elderflower collins as our drinks (both were very refreshing), and the latitude caprese and watermelon gazpacho to start. While everything tasted good, the star of the show was definitely the grilled cap steak with potato pave which absolutely blew me away and I'm surprised that this place isn't more highly acclaimed considering that they make a steak this good. My bouillabaise was also extremely good, and our desserts were the strawberry soup and the coconut panna cotta, which were perfectly refreshing desserts for rounding out a meal without being overly heavy or sweet. Our service was on point too, and I can't wait to return, perhaps in the summer sometime so that we can sit outdoors and people watch downtown. read more

+ Service is very nice and friendly + Easy to book reservations - The food itself was fairly average and bland - Had an outdated menu read more

I swore I'd written a review for Latitude 41 before, so I mistakenly thought this would be an update. If I'd written this review before, it would have been glowing. Either a 4 or a 5, for sure. The menu is adventurous, I LOVE the decor, and service is usually pretty good. To boot, this is one of my favorite spots for lunch downtown. The value is outstanding for the dining experience. A $10 lunch anywhere else would be rushed and ho-hum, but not Latitude. It's a great place to meet a client or have a lunch date. And, if you think this would be too expensive for dinner (you might be right), lunch is a good way to get the experience for less. Their cocktail list is lovely. They were making cocktails with Brothers Drake Meade and Watershed Gin before those two really took off in Columbus. They also have a knack for adding fresh herbs to their concoctions without over-powering them. Think fresh basil and rosemary. So, why just "A-OK"? Well, if this had indeed been an update to an earlier glowing review, I would have given it TWO stars, because I've certainly had better... at Latitude 41, even. That's right, I'd have been comparing my experience today to other experiences at Latitude, not just other restaurants in the area. I was excited for lunch there today, but everything seemed off. First, it took a long time for a hostess to seat us. We stood at the front for a good while before we were greeted. The restaurant was NOT busy. Second, when we were seated, the hostess did not even look at us. She was communicating with another server/hostess about where to put us. Not welcoming. Our table was in a very awkward spot, which was even more annoying because the rest of the restaurant was not crowded at all. I don't know why they put us at a cramped two-top by a wall, away from other patrons but near the traffic pattern for the servers. Third, the waitress seemed awkward. I can't really put my finger on it, but she seemed to not really have her groove today. It's lunch time, and we were waiting quite awhile before she came over. We were ready to order, but she just got our drink order (waters only) and scurried away. I think for a downtown lunch--when we'd already been seated for awhile-- it might be reasonable to take the food order right away. Or at least hang around and give us a chance. I ordered the Sunchoke Soup. This is the first time I'd had something bland at Latitude 41. There was too much creme fraiche, and the whole thing just tasted like watered down yogurt. Not a typical experience here. Then came my flatbread. It was the second time I'd had something bland at Latitude 41 (the first being the soup, of course). I'd ordered the mushroom flatbread, but she brought me the tomato basil version instead. I didn't say anything because I was in a little bit of a hurry... but I was totally bored with it. Not worth the calories (I'd already talked myself out of a sensible salad). Yawn. The crust was dry and too flour-y, the tomato "sauce" tasted like straight-up puree, the mozz was meh, and there was a lackluster basil chiffonade just hanging out on top. Maybe I was just totally annoyed by my order not being correct... maybe this item is on the menu for people who are scared of flavor. I was charged for the tomato-basil flatbread and not the mushroom, so I guess that's good? It just means the waitress completely misheard me. Okay. With that said, I will be back. This was maybe my 5th or 6th visit to Latitude 41, and so far this one stands out as a fail while all the others have been winners. Hopefully they will redeem themselves and I can give a 5-star update. read more

I came to Latitude 41 with two colleagues when we were in town on business. The service was good and the food was just OK. We had 2 pizzas (Pepperoni and Margherita), which weren't really memorable. The drinks were good and strong which I appreciated. However, they didn't have Moscato which almost made my colleague fall out of he chair. Not a place is recommend, but if you are close by and want a strong drink then this is an okay spot. read more

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A disastrous dining experience started with a bland bowl of black bean soup. Perhaps the chef had a bad day and took it out on a bunch of black beans - slaughtered them in a blender until they were mashed to pulp, warmed it up a little, had a little afterthought on seasoning and garnish and thought a dollop of onion cream would do the trick - it didn't! I sent it back.. Second act - crispy brussels sprouts the menu said...the word should have been "charred" - yeah, the brussels sprouts didn't fare too much better with the cooks - overfried, oversalted, crammed into a tiny bowl - bad taste, worse presentation. By this time, all I was thinking about was whether to put this dinner down as a comedy or tragedy. The fried fingerling potatoes provided another angle - mystery! This was perhaps the most confusing creation from the kitchen - served like Belgian fries, but the cooks were too lazy to even cut the potatoes to classify them as fries; a scavenger hunt couldn't have unearthed the fried chick peas that were purportedly part of this dish! I sought refuge in the warm moist cake from the concierge lounge to recover from the culinary ordeal Why one star? I did like my Mediterranean inspired veggie wrap from a couple of days ago - it didn't involve the use of a skillet or a saucepan! read more

We had been to an Elite event there and said we would come back. Friends had mentioned having eaten here and we said we would go. So when I found out the were doing Easter brunch - we were in! Service was pleasant but a bit distant, but then conversely that lent itself to the two of us having a nice time to enjoy our meal at our pace. It was a buffet but not a buffet plus we sat by the window to watch the world go by. There was a set menu and you got just one of the appetizer/first course and one of the desert but the middle part? You got to ask for more if you wanted! I loved my egg in brioche toast with that grilled cheese on the side and greens. Hubs' lobster pot pie was more like lobster bisque with a biscuit in it. Meh. The main course was brought out family style with enough for however many were at the table. It included truffled mashed taters, hummus, nutella french toast, spring veggie ragout, lamb, and biscuits with rabbit gravy. I felt guilty about that rabbit gravy with it being Easter and all, yanno? The veggies were AWESOME, the taters were good, the lamb was too undercooked for my tastes but they cooked it to perfection on the second go round (yeah I said second go round) the biscuits were a bit dry. Hubs said it would've been killer had that rabbit gravy been on the taters and not the biscuits. Desert was lemon curd with graham crust and meringue - oh yum. And I forget the chocolate krisipe concoction hubs had. Was it a bit pricey? Yeah, no biggie. Was it tasty? Yes! It was. Would we like to go back some other time and try other offerings? Oh yeah! read more

Located inside the Renaissance Hotel, this restaurant is the classic example of a concept in need of proper staff execution. In fairness, the staff is extremely gracious and pleasant, but the training department seemed to have overlooked the kitchen staff. Looking over the overly trendy menu our lunch order was angus beef burgers ordered medium well (no pink) but they arrived quite rare. Side choices included "fries" but missing from the description was how they arrived, seasoned garlic fries (not the thing you want when later meeting in-close with a local contact.) In addition, the fries were limp and mushy indicating the oil wasn't hot enough leading to a greasy finish. Given the expensive hotel menu prices, if an establishment talks the talk, the staff needs to walk the walk. We decided to eat subsequent meals by walking down the street and dining elsewhere. read more

Staying as a guest at the Renaissance, my co-workers and I decided to try the restaurant after looking at the menu. The service was SLOW, admittedly we were a 7-top on a Tuesday night, but still, dinner took over 2 hours. If everything hadn't been delicious, the service would have been super annoying. But, the food was terrific and reasonably priced for the portions and quality. Desserts were creative and fantastic. read more

The rating would be five stars if the meal had been a little less expensive. We were there with our family for their Thanksgiving Turkey (Lunch) with four folks and no alcohol the bill came out at $168.00 before tip. I really should not complain as the meal was wonderful. The Turkey done to perfection, the stuffing, to die for and the carrot soup again was outstanding. I would certainly recommend that anyone try this place. We'll go back for an evening meal one day and I'm sure we'll be happy! read more

Some of the best food you'll find in Columbus. We've eaten here several times and taken friends during restaurant week in an attempt to get anyone we can through the doors. Our tips: 1. Go for the tasting menu. The entire table will need to agree to do this, but it is well worth it - choose from a 4-course or 6-course option. You will not go away hungry. 2. Get the wine flight with dinner. The pricing is crazy low (with the 6-course last time, it was $25 last time we went and this covered wine for all 6 courses AND the amuse-bouche). 3. Settle in for a long dinner. This is more of a Euro-style dining experience where you're given plenty of time to eat and digest between courses. This won't be a place to grab a dinner an hour before you need to be somewhere. This is a menu that changes frequently as the chef sources seasonally and, in some cases, locally. Winning dishes have included chef's take on chicken and waffles (you have to taste his crisped chicken skin to believe it), mac n' lobster is cooked to perfection (and perfectly sized in the tasting menu), ribeye cooked beautifully and fantastic salads with fresh and simple ingredients. The desserts are tremendous, with their take on the s'more being a sugar/chocolate overload dream. The only thing that holds back Latitude 41 from 5 stars is the wait staff. There's an unevenness in skills with some having great people and aptitudes for the food and wine information and others seemingly just getting by. Compared to the food, this is a minor complaint. read more

It seems there are a lot of restaurants with numbers in their title popping up in and around Columbus. I didn't ask anyone, but I'd guess the "41" in Latitude 41 is reference to the actual latitude of Columbus, OH. Anyway, despite high hopes based on prior reviews, our meal was a thoroughly disappointing experience. We decided to try Latitude 41 for lunch. Parking is a little tough in the area around the Columbus Renaissance on a weekday, however you can valet your car in the hotel garage for $3--probably less than you'd end up paying at one of the lots nearby. We arrived around 12:30 and were seated immediately. The restaurant wasn't busy, but our lunch took almost 30 minutes to arrive. I had the Lobster Macaroni, my wife had the Wedge & Wings and we split the Hand Cut Fries and Bruschetta. The macaroni was passable, though my first thought was, "$15 for this?" Basically a cupful of macaroni and cheese, though I guess I was paying for the lobster, not the pasta. My wife reported that her wedge salad was easily the worst she's had in Columbus (a town that is quite competent at putting together a wedge salad.) The salad dressing was basically mayonnaise, the bacon was undercooked ham, and the wings were oily and greasy. The fries were decent, but nothing to get excited about. The aioli was basically the same mayonnaise as my wife's salad. Our waitress forgot to put in the order for our bruschetta and one of the other wait staff brought us one of the flatbreads by mistake. We ended up getting comped the bruschetta-- a good thing, because it was just plain nasty. It had a weird mediciney aftertaste and we left it and most of the rest of our lunch uneaten. Lastly, once we realized we weren't going to actually be eating our lunch, we needed to get our check and pay for our meal so we could grab a bite somewhere else. I had to ask three different people for our bill before it finally showed up. So as far as numbered restaurants in Columbus go, I'd rank Latitude 41 behind Sidebar 122, Milestone 229 and Subway Store # 12914 (conveniently located one block over, if you find yourself in the same situation as us.) read more

Eh, it's not worth the price. I was staying at the hotel and it was way too cold to go out in search of food (and there isn't much in the area anyway). So I had a couple of meals here. Vegetarian options are limited, and sweet as the waitstaff are, they didn't have a lot of suggestions. I tried the buttermilk pancakes for breakfast, and for dinner I had the apple salad, the chips, and the sticky toffee pudding. Everything was okay--not amazing, not horrible, certainly not worth the price. When I ate breakfast here, the server also brought out a complimentary smoothie, which tasted pretty good but had lots of seeds to get stuck in my teeth. The dip that came with the chips was actually one of the high points of my experiences here--it's some sort of creamy dip with herbs that was a pretty creative accompaniment to otherwise standard chips. The sticky toffee pudding tasted pretty good, but it was a little on the dry side; letting the ice cream melt helped it tremendously. It didn't hold a candle to sticky toffee pudding I've had in a British pub, where they poured cream over it instead of serving it with ice cream. The service does certainly help my impression of the restaurant, and the atmosphere is very classy, and I appreciated having food nearby so I wouldn't have to venture out in the snow. But I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more