We had a great dinner before a show at COSI, and it couldn't have worked out better. The atmosphere was lively, with the large doors open to the outside, creating a fun and relaxed setting. We ordered the Wedge Salad and the Fire Grilled Chicken Sandwich with a side Caesar Salad. The wedge was outstanding, topped with Nueske bacon, pickled red onions, crispy shallots, and tomatoes, with a delicious blue cheese dressing served on the side. The chicken sandwich was equally impressive, featuring aioli, thick-cut Nueske bacon, burrata, gem lettuce, and crispy ciabatta. The chicken was grilled perfectly, served thin and tender. And let's be honest -- everything is better with bacon. Service was excellent. Our server made great recommendations, the food arrived quickly, and the timing was perfect for making our show. Reasonable prices, great food, and a lively atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

I really wanted to like Little West Tavern. The concept is solid--a wood-hearth neighborhood spot at The Junto Hotel with that independent American West vibe, indoor and outdoor seating, and a menu focused on wood-fired cuts and classic drinks. It looks and feels cool, and I can see why people would be drawn in. Unfortunately, the experience didn't match the atmosphere at all. I ordered the Tavern Burger and onion rings, while my friend got the crispy pork belly and a burger. The service was disengaged from the start, and the food timing was a mess. My burger came out first and was way overcooked. They had to take it back and remake it, which took so long that by the time my food finally arrived, my friend had already finished their entire meal. Everything just unraveled from there. The wait killed any chance of enjoying the meal together, and the burger (when it finally showed up) wasn't worth the wait. The vibe is nice, but between the poor service and the kitchen mishaps, nothing about this visit makes me want to return. Disappointing all around. read more

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We came here after we left the arts festival on Saturday night. We had an 8:30 reservation and were seated promptly. The place is very nice looking. It wasn't overly crowded, there were a few empty tables. Everything that we ordered took a very long time to be delivered. Drinks, appetizer, and food. Also, the menu didn't match the one online. I was looking forward to the prime rib dip, but it wasn't on the menu. My wife was going to get a filet, but they ran out of that. So we settled for something else. I believe that the menu was shortened because of the arts festival crowd. But, like I noted, it didn't seem overly crowded for everything to take so long. The food was really good. I settled for the fish sandwich and fries. The meal tasted great. I don't know. If we're in the area maybe we'll give it another chance. The thing is, we're in this area only when there is some type of event happening. And if that really slows service, it's not worth it. read more

Service remains good. Crowded for a Friday. Don't get the ceviche. Bland. They need to bring back the shishido peppers! read more

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Food was pretty good but service was a little slow. The ambiance was very nice with the wood fire grill and the speakeasy leather tones. read more

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The food was good, the service was above average. They open up all the windows  to give it the open air feel which is nice but they need to install air curtains to keep the flies out. We spent all dinner swatting them away. They have the big theater for cooking over the wood fired ovens but they didn't use any of them, all of our food came from the back. The prices have gotten out of control. a NY Strip is not $68, a dinner for two with a few drinks should not be $355 for this restaurant. Suggest hitting them up for happy hour menu / pricing, which is only good if you sit at the bar. This way you can enjoy the scene and not overpay. read more

This place looks great and the drink prices aren't too bad buuutt $42 8oz skirt steak. $26 burger. Poor people be warned they don't want you here. lol jk jk it is pretty though. Bartender Nicole was awesome. Try her drink the Coal Miners Daughter. Will be back just for the bar, but that burger price is almost offensive. read more

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*Note this is a delayed review and this visit took place about a year prior to the review. Stopped in for dinner before a live show at the Junto. Drinks- I ordered a punchy, a Sangria style drink. Oddly had more ice than drink, but the flavor was good. Sister ordered a firing squad, chilled no ice. She said it was good. Apps: Bacon Caesar- our server was kind enough to split it on half. It was a wedge salad which was not what I was expecting when ordering a Caesar. The bacon, anchovies nor lettuce was cut. Bacon was under cooked. Also ordered the Biscuits, which were good. We both ordered Super crunchy wings- they under cooked and underseasoned. But that seranno Buffalo sauce was DELICIOUS. I've never had anything like it. It took the wings from 1 to 4 (on a scale of 5). Good service- Jayla was nice and accommodating, knowledgeable about menu and had recommendations. The manager was kind and stopped to check on us. They both offered to bring us something more appeasing off the menu, but we declined. Nice ambiance. But overall, our dining experience was underwhelming. I'd come back for drinks if I'm in the area. read more

Always a nice time. Limited menu, good environment, nice cocktails, nice wine selection. Our server was not great. Next time I hope better. read more

The ambiance was exceptionally pleasant, and our server was exceptionally courteous and attentive. The culinary offerings were exceptional, with my personal favorites being the Salmon, Mac and Cheese, and Cheddar Biscuits. read more

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Little West Tavern is like the cool, well-dressed cousin who somehow pulls off being classy without being pretentious. Tucked into a boutique hotel, it nails that upscale-tavern vibe ... rich woods, flattering lighting, music you actually want to hear, and a room that feels both laid-back and "you could close a million-dollar deal here." The service? Spot-on. The food? Let's just say, from the steaks to desserts, salads to soup to apps to the lone hamburger on the menu (which deserves its own fan club), every bite was on the "very good" to "are-we-sure-this-isn't-a-steakhouse?" spectrum. Flavor layering is thoughtful without being fussy, and the side dishes are the kind of unique, chef-driven creations that make you feel smug for finding this place. And now, the comic relief: my guest simply wanted a few crackers for his excellent wedge salad (bacon!). Not a steak upgrade. Not truffle oil. Just humble crackers, the kind your grandma kept in a tin next to the sewing kit. Little West didn't have them. At all. Instead, after he finished they brought him a bowl of tortilla chips... and almost charged for them. That's right -- the world's first $5.00 cracker substitute. But hey, he got to experience "Tex-Mex meets Wedge salad" in a way no human has before, and now it's our new inside joke. All in all, this place is a Columbus gem. Whether you're here for a steak, that singular hamburger, or to see what side dish the chef dreams up next, you're in for a treat. Just bring your own crackers... or a friend willing to pay extra for chips. And while Leaha wasn't here tonight her beautiful twin GM was and she was on top of everything! This is one well run place. read more

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful lunch at the Little West Tavern! We knew it was going to be great when we called ahead to make sure they were open for the Fourth of July and Erica answered the phone and was absolutely tickled to know we were on our way from a protest to have lunch. When we arrived, she had already told our waitress, Nichole, and she welcomed us like we were lifelong friends! The recommendation she made, the avocado and shrimp salad, was perfect on a hot summer day. We added the scrumptious macaroni and cheese because we wanted some comfort food, and it was phenomenal! The atmosphere of this cute little restaurant and bar was warm and inviting, and we will absolutely be back. And for the record, Nichole was one of the best servers I've ever had, and I can only hope everybody that goes gets a chance to enjoy her warmth, humor, and graciousness! read more

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Service was fantastic & fast! Food was very good. Loved the fact that it was warm enough to have the "garage door" style door/windows open. read more

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Beautiful restaurant located across the street from Cosi. Limited street parking, but parking garage options near. Restaurant is connected to Junto hotel with separate entrance. Food, service and atmosphere were 10/10. Ordered the salmon plank salmon, asparagus, eggplant fries and pineapple upside down bread pudding. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to return for an evening out. read more

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Christmas brunch here was great. Food was just perfect. Our waiter Moe gave us great service in spite of it being a buffet meal. Drinks were expensive and the music too loud for the Christmas holidays This ruined the ambiance. read more

What a fun place. Great happy hour. The smash burger was delicious! We checked out the roof top bar called the brass eye. A bit too cold to sit outside but the bar area at the rooftop was cozy. They also have a little Santa pop up bar downstairs. I believe it's recommended to have reservations tiff the Santa bar. Have fun!! read more

Little West Tavern is a MUST try! It's located right outside COSI and is the perfect dinner spot. My fiancé and I noticed the open bar outside and had to grab a seat. We got a seat right at the bar our server greeted immediately. Karen was a phenomenal waitress and gave us all the details! Happy hour is every single day of the week Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM. We we're also told that happy hour runs all day Sunday, but only at the bar. (Menu is shown) . The food came out super quick and was very very delicious. The portion sizes were priced appropriately and so were the drinks. I got myself a Tavern old-fashioned and my fisnce got the firing squad. Not only are they a bar, but it is connected to the hotel (the Junto) and the rooftop bar (brass eye). Literally the perfect spot for downtown date nights & going out of town adventures. read more

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This has quickly become one of my favorite HH spots. I like the food, ambiance and service. read more

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I have been here a few times with colleagues, and we always have a great experience. The service is great - management does a round to make sure everyone is doing well & the service is as expected. You can see the chef cooking open fire, the portions are good sizes, and there are options for various diets. I had the rotisserie chicken this time, and it was cooked perfectly. It was a lot of food for me at the time, so I took some home & they made great leftovers. The biscuits are also a must! It's pretty dark and moody/woodsy ambiance. read more

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Such a great spot! Prices are pretty high, but you get what you pay for. Service was amazing. The western vibe was cozy and warm. Everyone in our party loved their food. After we left, I did catch that the Riesling was priced at $14 on the menu, but we were charged $20 for it. read more

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Yummy yummy in my tummy Stopped here before my day at Cosi since it's right across the street. & i just have to say that This salad was so good ! I ordered the house salad and i would def order it again w extra peppers. The size was huge ! I didn't finish it w how large it was. Though the price was a little higher than what i would like to pay for a salad the food, service, and restaurant itself makes up for it. Our server was so sweet and made our visit a good one. With my salad i ordered a N.A. bev (lime in the coconut) which was soooo bomb. 10/10 recommend. read more

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My favorite employee is Nicole Endicott. Always checking in and make sure I have what I need. Also takes great care of my dogs. I'm here 3 times a week because of it. -Riley read more

Very nice staff behind bar. DO NOT GET THE ESPRESSO MARTINI! It was just on the rocks Esp Martini mixer with vodka. Stomach was upset all night after drinking it. read more

We are at the little west tavern while staying at the junto for a night in Columbus Ohio. It was connected to the hotel and we sat at the bar that night. We had drinks and food that night and our drinks were great. We got the tavern burger and sashito peppers. The sashito peppers were great and had a great sauce drizzled over the peppers that made it delicious. The tavern burger wasn't that great in my eye. It was a little dry and was plain that didn't differentiate itself from other burgers I have had. The service was great though. read more

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This place is cute, and the food is decent. Their pepper appetizer is really good and for an entree I had the chicken sandwich. It was huge, juicy and pretty good. Oh I also had their bread appetizer which was probably the best part! The only thing I don't like is they only seat you if the entire party is there. I was with 5 other people who were all late, so I stood there for 15 minutes waiting on them. Could have had a cocktail in that time, ha! All in all I'll come back. I've already been a couple of times. read more

My family and I went here the other week and were so impressed that I had to share this review. This beautiful modern vintage restaurant is located at the Junto hotel. The restaurant itself was gorgeous with top notch staff and service and even better food. When I tell you that I ate the entire bowl of loaded fries myself and half of my mom's sandwich in addition to my shrimp, that should tell you how great the food is. If you love a good sandwich, the chicken sandwich is a MUST. I think the sauce was a chipotle sauce and it might be the best sandwich I have eaten in Columbus. This spot is perfect for a date night, friend's gathering, or family dinner. From great cocktails to delicious food, you can't go wrong! read more

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SUPER cute establishment! Glad we're hitting up all the fun spots at this hotel. Reservation on a holiday and sat at the bar. Queso and chorizo dip for an app and another one that's basically a cheese dump on top of amazing fries and spices! YAS please and thank you! I threw back glasses of cab while my husband had wine and a couple of mix cocktails created by the bartender himself. So good! The host was a gem so professional and friendly. Definitely this bar is the top of our list at the El Junto property. We'll be back to check out all others including Maudine's the coffee house. I swear I'm going to pack up my laptop and drive across town to do work here in the lobby with multiple charging stations and grab me a cup of joe here. The valet guy was super nice and we were ubering. Still - very professional and had a nice personality asking about our visit when we were killing time for our driver. He didn't have to but still provided a nice experience and that was very much appreciated. Great experience. read more

First time coming to Little West Tavern and I was pleasantly surprised! I love what the City has done with Franklinton to date. Plenty of parking on the street with a parking garage a block away. The food here was outstanding! I came hungry and left full. Everything here is tasty. The wine selection is fantastic. Service was quick and paid close attention to detail. I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant. I ordered the burger and was very impressed. I imagine you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I will surely be back! read more

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This is a beautiful bar/restaurant on the ground floor of the Junto Hotel. I parked on the street at a meter, but it was only for the last hour & a half of the required time. I met Gwen W for dinner and we both wanted the Restaurant Week menu choices. I had a lovely cocktail, the Gold Rush. I selected the House Salad, which was delicious; the jalapeno vinaigrette was not too spicy. The Chicken Under a Brick was a nice portion of chicken atop sourdough, and whipped potatoes. My dessert was a Winter Citrus Tart. My meal could not have been better. Our server was very sweet. I would love to return for a meal and to sit at the cozy bar. read more

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Service was good. Not busy at all. Food was tasty. Had the garlic wings, crispy outer skin and tender inside meat. Queso Chorizo was ok, cheese was not quite all melted, so that was disappointing. Washed it down with cider on tap. read more

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Since I'm not in Franklinton very often, I took the chance to check out Little West Tavern for (614) Restaurant Week with a friend. There's quite a bit of metered parking around the restaurant (via Columbus Park Mobile app); there's also garage parking. Inside seating isn't huge. This restaurant is on the ground floor of a hotel - to the left when you walk in - and separated by a wall and door for noise control I'm assuming. Walk across the open lobby to the other side of the space, and there's the hotels coffee bar/breakfast area. The restaurant part has a front outdoor patio with large open-air windows for indoor/outdoor seating to the main bar inside. Our server gal was very nice. She gave us time to decide on drinks, and gave her honest opinion about a few entrees I was questioning. It was (614)'s winter Restaurant Week, you can see in my pic the only choice was the entree, and I went with their Lamb Cassoulet. Excellent house salad! The toppings paired well, and the jalapeño dressing had a spicy pop to it that tied it all together. I wasn't impressed with my cassoulet at all, most all of it went home for leftovers. I was really bummed in the seasoning dept; there were literally no flavors to pull out. Even the lamb sausage was super bland. White beans are known to not have much of a distinctive flavoring solo, so I expected them to get spiced/seasonings too, but they didn't. My winter citrus tart was good. The graham cracker crust was maybe a tad bit too compacted and hardened. Overall tho, a somewhat redeemer to end the meal. read more

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Located inside the Junto, we stopped in after a visit to Cosi. Their lunch menu is a little limited but we were still able to find something everyone could enjoy. We ordered the crispy wings, Brussel sprouts, Mac and cheese and the biscuits. The biscuits and the wings were our favorite. Cooked well with good flavors. The only issue we had is that a member of our party ordered a cocktail and they substituted the alcohol because they were out of what was ordered without asking. Other than that we had a good visit. read more

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Absolutely AMAZING restaurant! I cannot say enough good things. I called yesterday to make a reservation for three people and that ended up changing my reservation for four. Michael is very helpful and knowledgeable about the restaurant and I appreciate him getting us a table at the rooftop bar after. The restaurant is decorated, absolutely gorgeous, and every single dish that we got was beyond expectations. There were four of us, and we ordered three appetizers to split. I highly recommend the biscuits. They are cheddar scallion and delicious. The ceviche is also a great pick. For my main entrée, I got the Smoked Chicken Sandwich. The sandwich has Sourdough, Avocado, Salsa Verde. It was AMAZING! I also got a bite of the salmon and wagyu steak! I really don't think any item on the menu you can go wrong with. Everything was delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try more entrees. read more

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My daughter and I had dinner here last week and sat out on the patio. It was a beautiful evening . First time here and plan to go back sometime . Our waitress Nicole' was friendly and very helpful . We had the smoked oysters but for 18.00 dollars wasn't worth it . There was five oysters with hardly anything in them . The only taste you got was from the spice on them which was good but there was only a tiny tiny piece of oyster in the shell . So this was disappointing . I have had oysters many times and there is always a good size oysters in the shell . Other then that we had the quail which was very good and differently would order again . After dinner we went Thu the hotel and up to the roof top . We didn't have much time as we had somewhere to go . But it was beautiful up there, the seating area and the fire places were very nice . Want to go back when we have more time . read more

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I recently had dinner with friends at Little West. When I arrived to the bar, I waited about 5-10 minutes before asking bartender who was drying glasses if he could please take my order. They were not busy. When it was time to cash out, after holding a credit card up for 5 minutes we had to call to someone to help us pay. Then on to dinner. The waiter was slow and seemed annoyed by our presence. He did not refill water. My dinner consisted of four leaves of romaine and overcooked salmon with indiscernible dressing. We were not asked if we wanted dessert. There was no vegetarian entree for my friend and the description of her shrimp dish did not explain it would be somewhat spicy. I was disappointed. read more

We came on opening night, so had to have a little grace for the staff. The place was mildly busy and we could tell the staff was doing their best to keep up. Here are our takeaways: Pros: - very cute interior that was on brand with the story they were telling. They played country music and the place smelled of apple wood coming from the smoker in the back area. Vibe was on point! - the menu was fun and cohesive. It made the dining experience exciting and hard to choose what to order. - the staff was attentive and tried their best of keep up with the amount of people. Nikki was our server. Cons: - the food was expensive! And not just a little over priced, my old fashioned that was basically straight bourbon was $22! My wife had to send her drink, Mr Dexter, back since it tasted light just straight salt water in a glass. Seemed to be inconsistency behind the bar this evening. Also, the stemware was basic for what they were trying to go for, basic bar glassware nothing special. - the food was under seasoned. My country fried steak was okay, just lacked depth of flavor. The shrimp were pretty good though, just not exactly a meal in my books since it was just the shrimp. - weird minor thing, but the tap water was warm, kinda freaked me out. Overall, would say this isn't on the top of our list to come back, mainly being because the food felt over priced for being what it was. Fun concept, just not executed to the standard we were expecting. read more

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My rating is combined for both happy hour and dinner at a different time at Little West Tavern in The Junto Hotel. The bar is beautiful - like an upscale western saloon with a double-sided bar that opens to a patio facing COSI. The bar and restaurant became quite busy, but the service was still pretty good. The full dinner menu is available at the bar and LWT is now open for lunch and will be starting breakfast service soon too. It's the hotel's main dining room, but has street level entrances for non-hotel guests. Now about the food at Little West Tavern... it's a pricy (especially the drinks!), meat-heavy menu and nearly every dish needed more seasoning. That said, the restaurant is a beautiful space with an open wood fired hearth and lovely patio. We were seated at a regular table, but there are a few seats around the chef's counter, which we would try to get next time. We wanted to see how they did non-meat dishes so we ordered the ceviche for starters along with the cheddar biscuits. The biscuits were great (but still not as good as third and Hollywood's). The ceviche was super fresh, but even with the chili crisp, it still needed something more - salt at a minimum. We decided to do a surf and turf for dinner and ordered the steak Diane and ember roasted prawns- both grilled masterfully, but again lacking seasoning, even the Diane sauce. And I thought it a little odd that the shrimp came out without any additional garnishes or small side of greens. The a la carte sides are definitely shareable, so we got brown butter mashed potatoes, which were tasty, but I couldn't find the brown butter. The Brussels sprouts, however, were the standout dish of the night. The other thing we noticed was no salt and pepper shakers on the tables. I would've definitely used them, which might've made flavors pop a little more. I've read the same criticisms on other review sites, but once they get their seasoning act together, LWT will be a solid dinner option, especially for meat lovers. I still plan to go back for lunch sometime and check out the $22 burger. For as busy as they were, the service was attentive and good. We'll come back to try the poutine window another time. read more

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Start by saying this restaurant is very cute. Overall food was less than okay. A lot of the dishes we got were bland. But the service? Terrible. Our Server Siobhan (was the name on the checks) was rude, had zero knowledge on the menu, and was inattentive. Didn't seem like she wanted to be serving us and at the end when we realized there was already 20% gratuity added we understood why she didn't care. If you hate being apart of the service industry and don't want give guest a great experience then find a new job. We were a table of 7 who are all bartenders fyi- very understanding but not tolerant of lazy and rude service. We Won't be back. read more

Little West Tavern is very trendy with a southwest flair. It's located next to the Junto hotel, so guests probably account for most of the patronage. My wife and I both felt the food here left a lot to be desired, especially for the premium prices that we paid. On our visit, my wife ordered the chile relleno, which was disappointing. It was served with grits and she thought it was very bland. I had half of the brick chicken - which is bone-in chicken, slightly charred, and served with two slices of ciabatta and verde sauce. The chicken wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. There wasn't enough salsa verde served with it for starters. Also, the chicken was placed on top of the bread, leaving it soggy and quite frankly, a little gross. The beer at Little West is about two dollars more per glass than what you'd pay at your standard restaurant, which was another let down. I ordered a Paloma as well - which is a mezcal/tequila drink served in a clay cup. That alone was $16. The restaurant itself is cozy and comfortable, but this doesn't make up for the sub-par meals and the overpriced drinks. read more

Food was good but kind of pricey for what you got. Drink selection was decent. Restaurant and hotel had a warm, friendly feel.