YE Gurl Says: Restaurant Week Glow-Up at ['plas] Columbus Restaurant Week (January 26-31, 2026) really showed out this year -- and shout out to the restaurants that extended their menus an extra week thanks to the snow and ice. That's community. One standout? ['plas] (pronounced "Place") in Italian Village. I've driven past that converted two-story corner house more times than I can count, always wondering what was happening inside. Restaurant Week finally gave me the excuse to find out. Their $50 three-course dinner felt like a proper introduction. **Course 1 options:** * Filet tartare * Butter-poached Peruvian scallops * Smoked beet carpaccio **Course 2 options:** * Braised lamb * Mushroom risotto * Plant-based short ribs **Course 3:** Dessert, with vegetarian options included. This is chef-driven, Italian-inspired cuisine -- thoughtful plating, balanced flavors, and the kind of menu that makes you slow down and pay attention. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed every course. No filler. No "Restaurant Week lite" portions. Just well-executed dishes. And let's talk about the award-winning faux Negroni. Non-alcoholic, layered, complex -- and so good we ordered two before heading out to our first Wonderball later that night. A proper pre-event move. Now, real life moment: the snow and ice almost changed our plans. The restaurant did a solid job clearing the immediate sidewalk, but stepping over snow piles in heels? Not recommended. I almost learned that lesson the hard way. Parking in Italian Village can be sparse, but the front-of-house team was helpful with suggestions, which made the arrival smoother than expected. YE Gurl says: ['plas] delivers elevated dining without the pretense. Restaurant Week was the perfect entry point, but this spot earned a return visit on its own merit. Cozy setting, thoughtful service, creative plates -- and a zero-proof cocktail worth repeating. Snow, heels, and all... I'll be back. read more

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In town for business and the group went to Plas. Overall, it is a cute restaurant with an interesting menu. Service was good as our waiter checked in us frequently. We shared a number of appetizers and then order our dinners. I thought the food was good but I wasn't overly impressed. Nothing bad. I just wasn't impressed. On the positive side, the restaurant wasn't that crowded so our table was able to have discussions and hear everyone around the table. read more

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Lovely atmosphere, intimate and relaxing with great service. Food is very high quality with rotating menu, clearly using local and seasonal ingredients. While everything is done well, I personally felt there could have been more flavor in the dishes. I share the sentiment of others that it was good but I wasn't overall impressed by anything. We did come for restaurant week and didn't realize the other menu items weren't being offered so would be interested to see how those dishes are. Overall good experience, the house made bread was great! read more

['plas] is a Short North hidden gem! It's perfect for a date night, happy hour, or a quality meal with close friends! The service is top notch and the vibes are extraordinary Their cocktails are so tasty and have fun twists to ensure you have a quality beverage that you can't get anywhere else. The bread service that comes with the meal is fun and unique & the appetizers like the ahi tuna are delicious. The charcuterie board (both standard and vegan) is a must! All of their entrees are prepared to perfection and taste fantastic! Give them a try! read more

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Plas is DELICIOUS and innovative! The service is fantastic, and the rustic interior upstairs, or library feel downstairs, make for a very inviting experience. Our server, Evangeline, was absolutely outstanding. She recommended dishes for us, and there was not a miss at the table. We started with the pie pumpkin appetizer - maple peppercorn prosciutto | parmigiano fonduta | fall fruit mostarda; it was truly exceptional - plenty of "fall" flavors, and entirely edible (the pie pumpkin was delicious!) My husband and I couldn't decide between all the appetizers, so ordered a smattering of those, instead of an entree: beets-n-ricotta; seared rare tuna; filet tartare and harvest mozzarella. Oh my goodness -- each one was better than the next, and all beautifully presented. Our friends each had the Cappelletti and said the pasta was perfectly cooked . . . all I know was they were scraping the plate for every last bit. We aren't usually big dessert people, but Evangeline really supported us trying the olive oil cake, and we are so glad we did. Dense and delicious, it was the perfect way to end the meal. Run, don't walk, to Plas! read more

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It's been a while since we came to Plas and it was wonderful. For starters we shared the charcuterie board, which had a nice variety of meats, cheese, and olives. For dinner my wife and I shared the lamb shank, which was delicious. The service was excellent and the ambiance is very nice. read more

Plas Food and Drink - Charcuterie Board - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is amazing! We visited on a nice day and were able to enjoy the outdoor space. Everything our table ordered was delicious. The dishes tasted fresh and were the perfect amount of food. The menu isnt large but our group found it easy to find something we could enjoy. read more

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My coworkers and I came here because they were very Vegan friendly and one of us is vegan. Unfortunately, we are a huge lunch and hadn't gotten hungry enough by our dinner reservation. So we decided to eat apps and just have a snack-y dinner. We got the Vegan Cheese platter, the summer salad, heirloom caprese, polenta "fries," and the crab and langoustine panzanella. Mixed reviews on the food. Favorites were the summer salad and caprese. The vegan cheese platter was fun with a lot of accoutrements but no crackers or bread which was weird. The polenta fries were well cooked but bland. There was some sort of sauce but it was also bland. With a better sauce, the polenta would have been higher on the list. The panzanella was worst dish. It was NOT a panzanella. No croutons. No tomatoes. No vegetables. It was a cold crab and langoustine salad on top of bread. We sent it back and they were very nice about it. But very disappointing. Lastly, for beverages, we tried a bunch of different options for their mocktail list. Very good! Overall, the service was great and the outdoor patio we sat in was beautiful and cozy. We would like to come back and try their entrees which looked very good. But for now, they get a 4. read more

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This was fun. Was seated in the cellar which looks like a cellar in a century house, because it is. Very cozy, though if all the tables were occupied, it would have been tight. Ordered the charcuterie board. No idea what I was eating, but it was all delicious! Daughter ordered the gnocchi and sausage which was very good. I had some gravy thing which was actually spaghetti and meatballs. The bolognese sauce was plentiful, and when hit with some salt and crushed red, became awesome. Pasta was great, meatball was okay. I'm a smoked meatball snob, and this one was a bit bland, and not smoked, but big. Had the cheesecake and peanut butter mouse which were very good. Servers were very friendly. Took a while to get the drinks, but we had time so I'm not bitching. read more

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Delightful. From the moment we stepped into the front door we were welcomed and could feel the fun yet cozy vibe of this spot. We were seated in the basement which was nice and quiet. The main level was cool too, where the bar and kitchen is. I ordered the Fireside cocktail which was like a sweeter old fashioned, and very refreshing. For dinner we shared several appetizers from the new summer menu - the okra, the hamachi crudo, and the picked watermelon. The complimentary bread basket had some nice spreads to go with it. The entrees were sweet corn agnolotti and skillet friend gnocchi. Pasta made in house. Really nice spot and we were happy to have tried it! We will be back. read more

Excellent food and services. It is good for formal dinners. Our servers were very friendly.

We always feel so well taken care of at Plas. The seasonal menus are thoughtfully prepared and delicious. An excellent place for cocktails and small plates as well a fine dinner. It's in our neighborhood, and every time we go we comment that we should frequent more often. Before we know it we'll be going all the time. read more

To any plant-based gourmands looking for a place to split a superb meal with others who may want more traditional fare, I wholeheartedly recommend you give ['plas] a try! My sister and I chose ['plas] as the culmination of our Columbus Restaurant Week on Saturday evening due to their unique menu and strong vegan offerings alongside traditional omnivore fare, an uncommon pairing in the fine dining landscape. Our expectations were immediately exceeded by the first course - for me, an applewood-smoked beet carpaccio with an exquisite blend of full-bodied flavours (chipotle pepitas, tarragon crème) that was likely the culinary highlight of the whole night. The experience as a whole, however, was quickly superseded by ['plas]'s darling staff and ownership - when a small kitchen snafu threatened to derail our three-course evening, our server Ana dropped what she was in the midst of doing and immediately brought all hands on deck and involved Jackie, one of the passionate and knowledgeable owners, to make sure our night became even more magical than it had been. In contrast to other similar experiences I have had with being a vegan guest at locations where I'm not the restaurant's target audience, their response made me feel welcome, important, and at-ease about my meal. After some truly inspired desserts and one-of-a-kind cocktails, as well as a plant-based short rib that was nigh-indistinguishable from the real thing, we had an opportunity to share a heartfelt conversation with Jackie about the aesthetic and artistic inspirations for the cosy and romantic atmosphere, and left with full stomachs and even fuller hearts. These people are true professionals, but more importantly, they are wonderful human beings who will go out of their way to ensure you and your companions have an unforgettable night if you give them the chance. We will absolutely be returning to celebrate my birthday with the lovely people of ['plas]! read more

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The food was good. I ordered a ribeye but it looked like a filet. Maybe they made a mistake? I should have asked. The service was very good. The ambiance was just ok. I would not go back. read more

This place... I can't say enough how special they made our groups evening. We brought our work team here, we had about 6-8 with us. Service... IMPECCABLE, Drinks... perfection... THE FOOD!!!!! Their chef makes their own cheeses and combines flavors in a wonderfully balanced way. Plas is a foodies dream! We tried a little bit of everything on the menu and we loved it all. The charcuterie board, the ragout, the duck carbonara, goat cheese ravioli, omg the truffled ricotta, you can't go wrong! Loved our server, he was very knowledgeable and the manager came and checked on us. The decor is fresh and bright and is the cherry on top of the experience. Thank you to their team and highly recommend you try it for yourself! read more

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I took out of town friends here for dinner on Nov 16. Friends were in town from Chicago, Atlanta and Cincinnati respectively. They were blown away and so impressed with plas. Plas exceeded my memory. Every time I eat here (and it's been three times now) the food is off the charts fresh and delicious and unique. Even the nonalcoholic cocktails are awesome. Great service and ambience. I like being at the table right as you walk in. read more

Very creative menu in an interesting space (I'd definitely the upstairs over the simple room downstairs). So really creative flavor combinations and riffs on classic dishes. Cocktails were less good but solid. Our server was excellent and friendly - would definitely go back. read more

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Plas is fine dinning restaurant that changed its menu for every season. We tried their summer menu They started us off with some fresh bread which was spectacular with the herb butter The second best would be the lobster salad which was fresh creamy and delicious The other two items from the select menu were just disappointing. The enchilada style stuffed with shrimp was just bland and lacked seasoning. It seemed like they had just fixed it in boil tomato sauce. The seafood boil on the other hand was just too salty. The sausage was bit funky and i just couldn't finish it Service was good our server Doug was friendly They have some good selection of wine Honestly I am shocked at the number of high ratings as for the price point($50 set menu, $10/$12 glass of wine takes it to about $75:$80 per person) our food seemed extremely overrated and disheartening. read more

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Everything...each drink was on point. Everything...the apps were so good. 100% have the beef cheeks, have the leeks and ricotta, and have the smoked mussels. (We didn't have a main course but I heard the lamb is fabulous). Everything...the dessert, olive oil cake, omg! Everything...the bartender Phil was kind, attentive, and suggested the best of the menu. Everything...the owner Jackie, gave us a taste of her specialty strawberry-cello mix. Everything...the other owner Eric, stopped by to tell us his inspiration for some of the meals. Everything is great here. Go. Go. Go read more

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I went here for the first time with a larger group of 10. It was restaurant week so we were limited to the pre fixe menu. The food was good and the service was too. The atmosphere was pretty popping. They had a vegan option for the pre fixe which I appreciated and overall I thought this place was about a 4 star place. I'll probably return sometime I'd be curious to see what their standard offerings are. I thought the dessert was fantastic! read more

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First time here and had a very enjoyable eve . It's small and a unusual menue . Our waiter , Xander, did a great job in his suggestion of the wine , which was very good . And in explaining the menue . We had the lobster roll panzanella appetizer which was good and my daughter had the parmigiana crusted pork Milanese and I had the crab cake cannelloni. Both was very good . For desert we had the summer berry. Pound cake . Which was delicious. I certainly recommend this place if you are looking for something different read more

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Service is fantastic, with a wonderful crew. Food was delicious and made to perfection. Water was always topped off and the overall vibe was amazing. Definitely would recommend if you are in the short north. read more

Everything was perfect from the excellent service to the food to the amazing tiramisu. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to make me a unique cocktail based on my flavor profile. The pho with the various seafood was the best in terms of spice and flavor. But everyone loved their food. Will definitely go back. read more

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Fist visit. Business entertainment for a party of 7. Round of cocktails followed by shared appetizers - roasted sausage, basil and mozzarella, and one other. Entrees were ricotta and sweet pea ravioli, lamb loin, seafood stew, and spinach gnocchi. All diners were happy campers. Seafood stew was probably the highlight. Shared desserts were tiramisu and vanilla bean cheesecake. Service was very good. Recommended! Damages with tip was $575. read more

FIrst time and loved our experience. Started with the blistered fabaceaes - a spring season offering with peas, fava, edamame, locatelli, truffle salt and lemon oil SO GOOD! Bread and butter are homemade in house along with everything else. My husband loved his old fashions and I went for the Sicilian blend. His dinner was the herb ricotta gnocchi and I tried the smoked chicken ravioli. SO VERY GOOD. Our server asked what our timeline was and did we need to be anywhere at any point? Very much appreciated and honestly, don't recall ever having any server anywhere be so mindful. Greatly appreciate it. Ambiance was hopping and it was a small establishment but lively. It wasn't inexpensive so understand it's quality food and about the overall experience. read more

Plas Food and Drink - Sicilian Blend and Old Fashion (x3) - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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A friend and I went for an early dinner during Restaurant week. The wine, the food and the service were all out of this world. I ordered a few vegan options, including "vegan short ribs" which Lyric, our server recommended. If I didn't know they were vegan. I would've been hard pressed to say it didn't taste like meat. Delicious! The flavors were amazing. Our entire meal was excellent. We ended with two different desserts - olive oil cake, which was perfect because I'm dairy free.(and rarely find DF dessert anywhere that isn't just sorbet) and a GF, DF peanut butter mousse which was delicious. I highly recommend Plas! read more

This was definitely a 5 star experience! What could of been a sad and somber occasion was truly turned into a beautiful celebration of life. I came to honor Karen M's life, a fellow Yelper who had become a friend. This truly was the perfect location to celebrate a life well lived. You instantly see why Karen enjoyed this place. The fact that the restaurant opened early for this special event shows a lot. The Chef, bartender, and servers were wonderful. They were all very attentive to guests. The thoughtfulness of the bartender creating a Karen cocktail was a beautiful touch. The group shot/toast was also very nice. The Chef's presentation of his charcuterie board was gorgeous! Not only gorgeous but deliciously paired meats, cheeses and spreads. I complimented him on the event and he humbly stated that the family was responsible for the majority of the special touches. I appreciated his honesty. Although I did not have the usual dining experience, the service and ambiance is enough to make me come back. It's got a modern and classy vibe, but not pretentious. The basement dining area is worth experiencing too, I imagine on a normal day it being dimly lit and romantic. For this visit, there was a beautiful slideshow presentation and photo albums in memory of Karen. A quick glance of the menu let's me know this is definitely going to be a gourmet experience with seasonal dishes. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back! read more

I was here for a private event on Sunday. They are normally closed on Sundays but they hosted a beautiful gathering with the chef and bartender serving wonderful food and drinks. This was a Celebration of Life for family and friends of our dear fellow Elite Yelper Karen M., who passed away recently. She will most definitely be missed by all who knew her. The event was hosted & decorated by Karen's daughter and close friends. It's an amazing event space, with added room downstairs. I will absolutely return to Plas for dinner very soon. It's a lovely space and the staff were warm and welcoming. read more

One of the best, if not THE BEST meals I've had since moving to Columbus in 2014. The atmosphere and decor are balanced, striking the right tone of simple-sophisticated. Our waiter-server was extremely helpful and his suggestions were right on. He and the other staff conveyed that innate sense of timely service without hovering. We (just two of us) started with three appetizers--they were all unique and exquisite in flavor, texture, and color. I highly recommend the charcuterie board if you are even vaguely into that kind of thing. Then, we split a single order of Chilean Sea Bass, which the chef served on two plates without being asked--so no messy dividing. That turned out to be the perfect amount, leaving us with enough room for two desserts. I should add that the waiter paired a glass of white wine perfectly with the fish. I can't wait to return to this 'plas. read more

Average restaurant with good ambience. We came for a double date with friends and none of us were impressed by the food. The restaurant itself is cute. I like the bar and interior design, but our server seems like he doesn't really know the menu whenever we asked for recommendations. I got the gin cocktail and squid ink pasta. The drink tasted weird but it might just be me. Pasta is alright, nothing amazing but I enjoyed it. The main disappointment is the pork pasta, which was recommended as one of the most popular dishes by our waiter. Both my husband and girlfriend got it and both thought it was meh. The pork is not very different from a deep fried pork cutlet from a Japanese ramen joint. And the pasta... while they did remind you it is cold on the menu, it has little to none flavor - just a bland pesto/olive oil mixture. Definitely disappointing considering the price point. Dessert was the only highlight of the night. The s'mores cheesecake is delicious and well presented. Anyways, good to try a new place but unlikely to come back. read more

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Awesome experience! Easily a top 5 restaurant in the city! Food was amazing from the appetizers to the entrees . Will be back ! Also Jamie our waiter was awesome! read more

My family and I came here recently to celebrate not only a birthday but a promotion too. Every step of the way the experience was incredible. We were all impressed and let me tell you why. While we didn't have a reservation, we were able to get seated right away. We had the option of the first floor dining area, bar, or downstairs in their old, but recently renovated vault space. We went with the vault space because duh, how cool is that?! The owner led the way and once we were seated our server was at the table in an instant. I think his name was Phillip. I remember asking but don't remember what it was. Oops! Anyhoo, he was splendid. While it took us forever to decide on what to eat, ordering a bottle of wine was a must. That came out in a jiffy and was honestly why picking out food was so hard. We got lost in conversation, good wine, and the excellent ambiance immediately. Their winter menu had recently come out and it had some rather interesting entrees to choose from. We started with a savory creme brulee appetizer, which was weird and heavy, but tasty. We also had the focaccia with pickled veggies and other items to spread on it. That was also good. As for entrees both my dad and sister ordered steaks and both expressed how delicious it was. I stuck with seafood and ordered a shrimp and lobster carbonara with a lobster cream sauce, squid ink pasta, and a bruleed egg on top. Holy crap this was good. I only wish the pasta portion was smaller. The dish was really rich and the noodles took over the show when I felt it was a true combined effort. Each ingredient was amazing. We ended with dessert and of course a candle on top of the pistachio cheesecake I got to celebrate my birthday. So yummy! I give this place five out of five stars because it was exactly that. If you're in search of a delicious meal in a dope ass restaurant, head here. I've dined inside this building when it was a different restaurant and the changes and little touches they made are excellent. read more

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Food: 4 stars Service: 2 stars Located off of 5th Ave and High St, it's between The Short North and campus area. It would be easy to miss if you don't pay close attention! There is street and metered parking nearby. We were seated right away and in the basement of the building. They decorated it really nicely and it feels cozy. It is extremely chilly down there compared to the upstairs level. They also have outdoor seating for those warm days. We ordered a charcuterie board, French toast, mussels, a bottle of wine, and a pasta dish I can't remember! While we waited they brought us complimentary bread with this amazing butter and fresh tomatoes. I mean I could eat just this! We asked for more bread to finish off the butter. The food came in a timely manner and was delicious. The problem we came across was there was no crostini for the charcuterie board even though it's listed with the dish on the menu. The waiter took a while to check in with us and so it took a while to ask for the crostini. Two of us were almost done with our meals and my friend still had not received her crostini. I mean it's a charcuterie board...she had nothing else to tie the cheeses and meats together. The service was really slow. It took us forever to even get our checks, and my friend STILL had not received her crostinis. She was over it at that point and they said they could put it in a to go container. We had waited so long we just wanted to leave. She went and talked to a manager about it and he brushed it off and didn't even care about her dining experience. Kind of a bummer when the food is really good! read more

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My favorite restaurant in Columbus. They change there menu every season. I've had the fall, winter, and spring menu so far this year and already made my reservation for the summer. My daughter goes to OSU and I make a reservation at this restaurant for every planned visit. The staff is also very friendly and well trained. This place is not to be missed. read more

The food was down right delicious--we got there in time to catch the end of happy hour drinks and apps (melon and ricotta salad and charcuterie board) and then had the steak for dinner, which was amazing. The service was great and interior was beautiful. We ate indoors at a cute high top but outdoors looked nice too for spring/summer/fall. read more

'Plas is located on Fifth Street near High where the Table used to be. The decor is warm, inviting, and filled with gorgeous lighting fixtures. Lots of cool and rustic artwork too. We were there for a party for my sister in law's bday. The staff was excellent as well as were great with assisting with the surprise. While the atmosphere and staff were great the food was the real star of the show. We started with the goat herb cheesecake and the house made Burrata. I don't even like goat cheese and absolutely loved how flavorful the goat herb cheesecake was. It is served with poached beets and roasted pear. The combination is genius! My husband ordered the pumpkin and squash ravioli which was bomb! I got the Every Day gravy and was super impressed. There are multiple types of meat, veggies, and a huge meatball with cheese topped on a bed of herb linguine. It's super hearty and has a nice amount of spice to it. Our friends loved their food as well. We were also lucky to get a free dessert by checking into Yelp. We got the peanut butter and chocolate mousse which comes with a huge cookie. Might have been my favorite part of the meal. If you like delicious and unique food, this is the place for you! read more

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Another hidden gem located in Italian Village / Short North area. They have a great rotating seasonal menu, their dishes are packed with unique flavors. The owners provide excellent service, very accommodating, and personal. read more

Plas Food and Drink - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My mom and I really enjoyed this restaurant. We arrived at 5:30 and were the only ones there, though it did fill up pretty nice. We ended up sitting near by the chef's kitchen, which is basically out in the open. He was a bit noisy banging around. But he had a great sense of humor and enjoyed the experience. Server was very nice and attentive. Brought us a great bottle of wine, and was very honest of his opinion of food options. We shared the lobster roll which was wonderful. I had the pork tenderloin which was huge and took most home. All in all a great experience and will for sure be back. read more

Plas Food and Drink - Lobster Roll panzanella - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Time to finally leave a review on what has become easily my favorite restaurant in all of Columbus. Plas is the best bang for your buck restaurant in all of Columbus. You get exceptional quality, innovative cuisine, one of the best ambiences you can find in the 614, and one of the best chefs and service departments in Ohio for beyond fair prices. The menus change with the seasons and Chef Jamie George is a master of his craft and ultra tedious with the details. Jackie and Eric - the co-proprietors - are beyond hospitable, highly knowledgable of both the menu ingredients and corresponding drinks, and provide an at-home feel for all guests. I'm biased at this point, but I absolutely love this place and it's my first recommendation to any visiting the area. read more

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I want to start off by saying that I do recommend Plas. With a few details that didn't work for me for personal reasons. The service was excellent, the ambiance was great and the cocktails were great. Parking was an issue, Plas is located on a busy street so finding parking is a but complicated, I had to park a couple blocks away on a Saturday. Nothing crazy but I did have to pay as well. Not the establishment is great but I just wasn't a fan of the food. I had a summer salad and it had no flavor and I also had a burrata appetizer with no flavor. At all. For this reason I didn't feel the urge to order an actual entree. Cocktails were great, and service was wonderful. I just can't recommend the food. read more

Plas Food and Drink - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio