Paddy Wagon

Michael (bartender) & Jenn (host) are always solid staples of my experiences at CC. My friend…read moreCourtney and I LOVE the staff, environment, & menu. We are always loyal customers & will remain so. :-)

We were in Columbus for a couple days and went to the one in Grandview for lunch and the food was…read moreexcellent and our server, Nick was so friendly and helpful. We liked it so much we went again the next day for lunch. Another great experience and our server, James, was also excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant

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I just finished having lunch at High Bank Distillery. It was featured by Guy Fieri on Diners,…read moreDrive-Ins and Dives. I ordered the barbacoa nachos that Guy had on the show and they were outstanding! The atmosphere is really cool and the service was great! I will definitely come back!

We came just before brunch ended on a Saturday. The atmosphere was chill and low-key. Our server…read morechecked on us almost immediately. They have an extensive brunch menu. I ordered the breakfast burrito--substantial and filled with barbacoa, hash browns, egg, sour cream, and cheese. My wife had the avocado eggs with a side of fruit. For drinks, I went with the Parsons North Cider, which complemented my meal perfectly. My wife ordered a Bloody Mary that she found outstanding--perfectly balanced between spicy and sweet. Service was excellent. We'll definitely be back. Great brunch and happy hour prices.

High Banks bar

Spicy Dipped Chicken Sandwich**

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•$$$

Great dinner! Service was excellent! Delicious food and beverages. It was a little loud as it…read morewas so busy but overall a great experience.

Another excellent experience here!…read more Stopped in here last weekend to celebrate my birthday. We were seated quickly, and our waitress Amelia took great care of us. She was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant was still buzzing well until the evening; it's a great mixture of upscale and trendy, but not overly stuffy. Food was delicious. I had the barbecue pork ribs with the coleslaw which I've had in the past. The ribs just fall off the bone. The cheese biscuit skillet is also delicious. This is a must stop if you're in Columbus, truly a local gem!

1.7 km•Short North, Italian Village

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Arch City Tavern

4.3(639 reviews)

Excellent wings and cheeseburgers. Service is phenomenal!!!…read moreMy drink was made perfect not weak!!

One of my favorite places to get a burger, never disappointed. The chips that come with I craved…read morewhile I was pregnant and would just come in for that. The brussel sprouts here are amazing but they are not featured in this trip. Service is always up to par & love coming here. When the windows are open it's a great atmosphere. The playlist of music is always stellar, keep my my music identifier open to add to my list. Don't pass this place if you are walking down High Street!

1.6 km•Short North, Italian Village

Our craft beer selection is constantly changing. Come grab a flight!

Take in the beauty of the Short North Arts District while dining at Arch City Tavern.

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Half off ALL pizzas during our Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6pm!

The Eagle Short North

4.3(821 reviews)

Came in on a Friday night for an early dinner. We were promptly seated. Our server was a college…read morestudent that recognized my tee shirt (Birds Aren't Real) and commented that he did a research project on the same. Really nice kid. He also helped us with the menu. We both got the fried chicken BLT, the spoon bread and mac & cheese. The spoon bread is simple corn bread, but it was really good. The mac & cheese was homemade and delicious. The sandwiches were outstanding and huge. My daughter and I could have split one between us. Instead, we brought two halves home. Not sure what this place used to be. High ceilings with barn beams and an old style post office mail box layout, like you might see in an old hotel. Regardless, would not hesitate to come back.

Love this place!…read more Came in here last weekend and sat outside for a warm spring evening. We did make a reservation somewhat last second, but were easily able to get an outdoor table. We actually got to the restaurant a little bit early and they ended up seating us outside, which was perfect. For food, I had the fried chicken sandwich with french fries and mac & cheese. My girlfriend had the chicken sandwich as well, so we each got a different side. The chicken was perfectly cooked without being overly greasy or oily. The french fries were delicious, and the macaroni and cheese was heavenly. Our server was very friendly and intensive to our needs. I felt like our food came out very quickly. Overall great time here and can't wait to come back. Love going to this place in Cincinnati as well, so I was very happy when they opened one up in Columbus.

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Little West Tavern

4.2(152 reviews)

0.8 km•Downtown

We had a great dinner before a show at COSI, and it couldn't have worked out better. The atmosphere…read morewas 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.

Parking is always the issue. So for $9 you can park and have dinner…read more Little west tavern is a cute place, nicely designed and decorated. Very friendly staff always available to help. Full bar so finding what you to drink is not a problem. Chardonnay is $16 a half glass. They have two soups and two salads to choose from. The entree list is limited. I ended up with the French onion soup and a wedge salad. Over all it was a nice meal. Prices were high but maybe because it's also a hotel. Nothing exceptional about the little west tavern though that's why I'm giving it three stars.

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Alqueria Farmhouse Kitchen

4.6(335 reviews)

This little out of the way spot, nestled in a neighborhood close to campus, is one the best hidden…read moregems in Columbus. We went in for a date night based on reviews and we were glad we did. Starting with the drinks, the "Our Old Pal" the "Rose Spritz" and a sangria, which were all perfectly balanced and delicious. We started with bread & butter, brussel sprouts appetizers. The bread was good and the sprouts were fantastic. For dinner we had the crispy pork shank, the plate of all the meats and cheeses along with a chopped salad. It was a wondeful dinner with great service. This place is a must visit.

High expectations as this was a well reviewed restaurant. We had a reservation for the work team…read more We were seated quickly. The interior is dark but had that nice quaint feeling. The menu looked interesting and following the reviews, we wanted to try a lot of items. In general, the appetizers were good. We liked the brussel sprouts, hummus and burrata. The bread was good and had an interesting flavored butter. Our main entrees came out a short while after the appetizers. The ribeye was good and cooked to temperature. Good but nothing great. Another had the beef tips and thought they were just okay. Another had the egg noodle linguine which was way too oily. And another had the salmon which they thought was fishy and mentioned it to our waitress. Service was okay. Our waitress stopped by several times to check on us. The food came out pretty quickly but we were not in any rush. An okay experience but definitely did not live up to our expectations.

Inside bar

Split entree of Grilled Lambchops. Photography by my wonderful beau!

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Star Kitchen Cafe

4.6(96 reviews)

4.1 km•Merion Village

The gyro bowls are huge and very tasty. Great food and really nice people. I've never been…read moredisappointed. The Dolmathes (grape leaves) are some of the best that I've ever had. Dine in and drive thru available. Nice decor and plenty of seating. We try to go for lunch from work at least once a month if not more. Great parking and near German Village and the Brewery District parking can be hard for a sit down restaurant.

Grabbed a quick carry out burger order…read more Fresh, nice veggies. Decent bun. Worth the price,nothing fancy. Solid local choice.

Packed house for lunch

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The Rail - Grandview Heights

3.3(100 reviews)

2.7 km

Burgers and beef for the order of the day at The Rail!…read more Of course, other menu options are available, but beef selections are well prepared, succulent, and if that is your style of food, this is the right place for you locally. The Rail in Grandview Heights is one of the offerings for restaurants that have popped up since the development of Grandview Crossing. It is a welcome addition to the area and offers dining. That is a step up from simple casual or fast food. It has been my experience at this location. Reservations are not a necessity. However, I always recommend calling for reservations or making them online. A table reservation simply leaves less to chance. The staff are friendly and helpful and accommodating customer needs. All of my experiences here have been pleasant and high-quality.

We ordered takeout from The Rail for the first time since we didn't feel like sitting inside, and…read moreto save a few bucks. My hubby ordered the Bootlegger burger with the BBQ sauce on the side, and I ordered the Bonfire burger; we also ordered pretzel bites as an appetizer. I used Toast to order and was given a 15 to 20 minute wait time. Once we pulled into the lot for the restaurant we saw that they had designated spots for takeout, so we pulled in. It isn't 100% clear on their sign if you need to call them when you arrive; there is a number listed on the sign but that's it. So I called them to let them know we had arrived and the young lady ran our food out to us. It was smooth and seamless and we headed home. All of the food was hot and delicious! Nobody can make a burger like The Rail!! They are a little pricey; with tip, it cost $57.00. But you get what you pay for! We will definitely order takeout from them again soon. Next time I think we will just run in and snag our order since they have a convenient side door marked "carryout" separate from the entrance. Super convenient!!

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Katalina's

4.3(1.3k reviews)

1.9 km•Harrison West

What a cool vibe this former gas station puts off. Great people, good atmosphere. But even more…read moreimportantly is the insanely good food that comes out of it. Let's start with the pancake balls. The signature dish is absolutely out of this world. You can get them filled with Nutella, dulce de leche or Apple/Pumpkin butter. These little morsels of goodness are worth the trip alone. We also had the Pueblo BLT Sammy with the sweet and spicy bacon (that's right this is a thing that must be tried to be believed). This sandwich was so good and don't sleep on the homemade citrus aioli - outstanding. Our table also had the hens in a basket. Eggs cooked perfectly and the bread had a sweetness to it that made it just right. OUTSTANDING FOOD! And we will be back

My good Ohioan friend brought me to Katalina's because he knows I wanted lighter/meatless options…read moreto support day 13 of my 21 day- deep-reset and cleanse and I am very pleased with my brunch. I have never had okonomiyake but now I have gotta try making it at home. White and purple potatoes in the okonomiyake flour with corn, cabbage and topped with a perfectly over-medium egg and delicious piri-piri and citrus aioli (with a side of vegetarian sausage patties) and hibiscus tea! Exactly what I was in the mood for and perfectly cooked. The hot vanilla tea was good also- Its a bit noisy inside but I'd like to try more food.

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Eggy S.

8 months ago

We had Paddy Wagon cater our wedding in Hocking Hills for about 130 guests and it went off without a hitch. Captain Mark was running the truck and absolutely crushed it. Food came out fast, lines never got out of hand, and guests were genuinely happy (and vocal about it). Multiple people told us it was the best food they'd had at a wedding, which is saying something. Simple, smooth, no stress -- exactly what we wanted. read more

Max C.

8 months ago

Booked them for an event and immediately stressed because the schedule changed last minute (our fault). The owner - who we now call "The Sheriff" didn't freak out, which I appreciated more than I can explain. Food came out steady and people stopped bothering me with questions, which is the real metric of success. Multiple people asked for the name after. read more

Barry A.

8 months ago

We hired them for a work thing and I was nervous because our group is... difficult. Everything went smoothly anyway. Food was hot, which sounds basic but somehow isn't always. One item ran out and people were grumpy for about 60 seconds and then forgot because the replacement was just as good. That's a win in my book. read more

Tiffany W.

221

13 years ago

I've had good experiences with this place, but this last time I had the beef brisket and wound up with food poisoning for 2 days. The only other thing I had to eat that day was a smoothie, so I don't think that's what did it. Overall pretty good though. read more

Micheal S.

7 years ago

Why is it ok to have a food truck named an ethnic slur? The food is good but if the truck were name "flied lice" or "Sambos chicken", it wouldn't be acceptable. read more

Larry L.

589

10 months ago

They have some great fresh food ambiance is great atmosphere is good staffs friendly helpful services are great their great for community's

Nicole K.

198

11 years ago

The grilled cheese is one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth.

M H.

11 years ago

I had the brisket. It's OK but $9 is too expensive.

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