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    Lindey's

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    LINDEY'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Dressy

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    Denver Steak
    Kate M.

    Food was excellent as expected. The beef carpaccio is always the best appetizer for a light flavorful start. The Denver steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The fish special had a carrot ginger sauce for Easter weekend which we loved. The new lemon martini (bar in a bar) is a must get!! Unfortunately we sat at the bar and service was not as expected especially for Lindeys. The bartender was not very friendly and attentive.

    Bread
    Josie G.

    My favorite place to eat in Columbus. The patio is such a beautiful spot to sit out on. We ordered different alcoholic beverages and were pleasantly surprised by all 4. I ordered the crab cakes - YUM. Good meal!

    Eggs Benedict
    Julie F.

    I went to Lindey's for my birthday and it honestly felt like the perfect place to celebrate. The service is what stood out to me the most, it's definitely more upscale, but not in a way that feels intimidating. Everyone is super attentive, knowledgeable and just makes the whole experience feel really special, which is exactly what you want for something like a birthday dinner. A lot of people mention how consistent and professional the staff is, and I completely get why. The inside is also so nice. It has that classic, elegant vibe with white tablecloths and really pretty lighting, but still feels warm and not too over-the-top. It's one of those places where you instantly feel like you should be celebrating something. I've also been for brunch and their brunch menu is really good. Definitely not just basic options. They do a great mix of breakfast and lunch-style dishes, so there's something for everyone.

    Steak Frites
    Nick M.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Columbus! Really love coming here, and the only bad thing I can say about the place is that it takes several weeks to get a reservation for the weekend. The service and interior design make you feel like you're at a five star restaurant in Paris. We ordered a bottle of wine which was delicious and I highly recommend just so you have some time to take in the restaurant ambiance before or after your dinner. Our server Misako was very attentive. I had the steak frites which were delicious. They also served us bread, so if you're not starving, you're probably fine with an entrée and the bread service. Overall, this is a must visit if you're in Columbus. It is tucked perfectly in German village so you feel like you're somewhere in Europe. Always a good time here and can't wait to come back!

    Blackened shrimp and pasta - the sauce on this was SO GOOD.
    Angela D.

    Lindey's is the best tried and true restaurant. In the city. There isn't a local that whenever you bring up Lindey's doesn't go "oh yea". Because we all know. Lindey's is great! Solid fine dining in the heart of German Village. From walking up to the brightly lit front entrance, through the beautiful bar and through the restaurant- they are classic. It's not noises and overwhelming, the lighting is perfect and the food is always perfect. Pricing isn't over rated - the food is quality. I've been so many times - I can name a few things; Caesar salad, French onion soup, calamari, steak, and chicken dishes. Great quality pasta (I'm Italian). They just opened another spot at Easton called Bar Italia - equally as fantastic. Lindey's is known for their back patio - it is HARD to get seated during warmer months out there. If you get to- you are one of the lucky ones. The only time I have been on their patio was during German Village Lights when they open their patio bar. It is CROWDED. lol Parking is a little tough, unless you live around here and know where to park. Valet service is suggested. Around Lindey's are two cute boutique shops, as well as Club 185 a few blocks down for a night cap. Enjoy the best in the city!

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    Joe S.

    This was a nice place with a great atmosphere and great service, but the food was kind of a miss for me. It was kind of an old-school classic restaurant with a dark atmosphere. The waiter was engaging and was making recommendations on what people typically get. I had a few cocktails but nothing really wowed me with them. They weren't bad but just weren't hitting right. The bar didn't have something one of the guys at the table wanted and the waiter really didn't know what it was, but it was a common liquor. They had trouble finding a suitable substitution. And it figures it was the guest we were trying to impress (gotta love business dinners, right?) Food wise, the Lobster Risotto was more of a shrimp risotto. The description did say it had shrimp, but just call it Shrimp and Lobster Risotto and be straight up about it. The description definitely oversold it. Trickery doesn't work in the food industry. It was a good experience, but I don't think I'd go back here if I had to have a nice dinner in Columbus. Maybe if they made a Triple Lindey to pay homage to "Back to School", it would entice me!

    Australian Sea Bass
    Chanel F.

    Lindsey's always came highly recommended since we moved to Columbus and we finally made it! They had complimentary valet. We made a reservation and was seated promptly. The only downside of the whole experience was where our table was located we were right next to the hostess booth so we could hear everything going on and lots of servers and hostesses just around the area made it a little less intimate of an experience. But our server Sarah was very nice! We started out with the chicken and mushroom potstickers, lobster bisque and the kale salad. Entree wise I got the seabass and overall it was good just lacked salt. My husband got the halibut. We ended off with the sundae which was HUGE! We couldn't finish it. Can't wait to go back and try something new!

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    Nancy R.

    A visit to German Village is incomplete without booking a table at Lindsey's. Brunch is outstanding - but lunch / dinner menu is unique and delicious. Great for any appetite - incredible service, beautiful menu, and delicious food and cocktails.

    Steak frites, sea bass, salmon, lamb chops
    Jeongmin H.

    Perfect spot for a special occasion, which my friends and I came for a birthday celebration. Got to try the steak frites and chilean sea bass, which both my bf and I both liked the sea bass a lot more. I've honestly never had fish and veggies that tasted SO good like that before. The fries that came with the steak tasted too much like McDonald's fries and the steak itself was just ok. If you're indecisive about which dessert to get, please get their brownie. It tastes freshly baked and comes with ice cream and fudge that just melts in your mouth. Our server was so attentive and also funny which made it such an enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend!!

    Salad with palm hearts
    Goose R.

    Upscale restaurant. Service is really the best in town. I'm vegan and there's nothing vegan on the menu but the chef was able to make a good pasta dish and a salad with palm hearts. It was good. Came here for a special occasion meeting with friends. Just the service. Top notch !

    "As The Tables Turn"- a great read about Lindey's by Sue Doody & Michael J. Rosen
    Linda E.

    The food, ambiance and service at Lindey's are delicious, stunning and professional. This is my favorite restaurant in the German Village. I just finished re-reading "As The Tables Turn", a charming tell-all about the history of Lindey's and a quote in the book by Betty Rosbottom (cookbook author and teacher) succinctly sums up my sentiment about my experiences at this restaurant: "...But what I don't have to guess is why people will continue to come to Lindey's- for the warmth and the cozy, comforting feeling of eating in a place that makes you deposit whatever burdens you have at the door. Home away from home, that's Lindey's now and 25 years down the road-no matter where in the world the menu takes its inspiration."

    Charles L.

    Dinner last night with my son, which was a recommendation of a business colleague of his that lives in the Columbus area. Great choice! Fantastic patio on a pleasant evening, although the interior has lots of character. Incredibly friendly staff with no exception. Our server, Megan (see photo) was delightfully engaging, made spot on recommendations, was genuinely friendly, and seemed interested in making sure that my son and I enjoyed our dinner. I will not soon forget my dining experience at this restaurant. Pot stickers were a great way to get started - nice presentation and very tasty. Delicious Pinot Noir, and I let Megan make the specific selection -- nicely done Megan -- and she also recommended the chopped salad, which was full of flavor and you can get a half portion. I also had a cup of the bisque, which was very tasty, although, candidly, I did not like the small cup-like bowl that it was served in. I had the lamb chops, three of them, which were double chops, very large portion and incredibly well seasoned and delicious. The spinach and potato offering was a nice compliment to the lamb. My son had the New York strip and shared a piece with me. He loved it, and I would say it was a very good piece of meat. Bread and a cracker like item, served with delicious butter that was whipped was a nice ad, and I appreciated that more was offered without request. No room for dessert, but the Spanish cappuccino was delicious. Atmosphere on the patio was phenomenal and I would highly recommend sitting outside if it's a nice evening. Three cheers for the entire staff, and chef, and another shout out to Megan who made a great dining experience even more memorable. By the way, this place is not inexpensive, but it is good value, quality food, and well worth the price in my opinion.

    Fried chicken sandwich
    Carly C.

    The service was wonderful. Our waiter was very friendly and made my birthday very special from the moment I sat down. The food was amazing, everything was great. I ordered the vanilla latte which was excellent and the crab and egg with was amazing. The portion size was filling. The chicken sandwich was also filling, very crispy and juicy. We also got the crème brûlée which was divine. The restaurant had a lot of seating and very elegant inside. It's more spacious than it seems and people are not on top of each other. I wouldn't definitely recommend this place.

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    One of the most amazing patio's in the state! Delicious brunch! Beautiful restaurant.

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    I was exploring the downtown area around 7 PM looking for a place to have dinner. This restaurant…read morecaught my attention because of its aesthetics, so I decided to give it a try. The ambiance was enjoyable, and our waitress provided decent service. For starters, I really enjoyed the gem salad -- it was refreshing -- and I also ordered a couple of glasses of Poggio Costa Prosecco to go with my Funghi pasta. Both were very good. However, we also ordered the lobster spaghetti and were not impressed. It was very bland, and the few pieces of lobster tasted slightly gamey. I would not recommend the lobster pasta, especially considering the price, as it appeared to be the most expensive pasta on the menu. The bill also included a fee labeled as "healthcare," which was not mentioned by our waitress. I had to look it up afterward since it was the first time I had seen a charge like that on a restaurant bill. I wanted to share this so others are aware of what to expect.

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    Gem salad. Arguably the best salad I've ever had.
    Gem salad. Arguably the best salad I've ever had.
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