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    4.3 (149 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Shaved Rapini & turnip salad
    Talor B.

    Came in for their fantastic happy hour which is also on weekends! Got a few cocktails plus the duck wings and shaved salad. Both were solid, not amazing but definitely different from anything else I've had in the city. The space is a bit small so definitely need a reservation if you are coming in. It is a beautiful space though, great for a date night or happy hour with friends!

    Sticky Toffee Pudding
    Peter T.

    Came here for drinks and sat at the bar. Bartender was very kind and provided good drink recommendations. We really appreciated the free sticky toffee pudding as there always an extra laying around-- definitely coming back specifically for this!! Honestly one of the best desserts I have had in a while. There is a decent amount of seating inside for dining and place was not too loud.

    Pork shank
    Ness S.

    The food at service bar continues to impress. We were a little worried when we came in because several items on the menu were unavailable such as all their pizzas, their Ragu, and the red snapper. Nonetheless, whatever was on the menu was delicious. From the small plates, we shared the duck confit wings, the duck fat fries, and the smoked pastrami trout on potato. The pastrami trout was the star of the show. For the main course, we shared the spring pea gnudi. My daughter and I liked this dish the best. The flavors were amazing -- bright, lemony with pancetta and ricotta. The dessert was also wonderful... it was an interesting take on a strawberry shortcake with homemade biscuits and homemade strawberry sorbet with vanilla ice cream. The service was outstanding and the ambiance is quite nice.

    Sammy P.

    Stupendous drinks, pretty great food, lovely atmosphere, ok service this visit. Has easy parking. I wish servers would never again ask a group of women whether they are sharing an appetizer or dessert when there been absolutely no indication that they wanted to share. Also never again spontaneously imply that female customers will take a nap after eating dinner as though they've had too much. It's weird. Do it to men or not at all. Otherwise fine service. ‍

    Greg M.

    Came in on a Friday night before heading over to the Short North Theater to see Rocky Horror Picture Show (which was most excellent!). Was immediately seated at table 42, the best seats in the house! Everyone was very friendly and the service was fast. We had the Curry Fried Quail and the Beef Neck Ragout. Never had fried quail, but it was okay. Tasted like dark meat chicken. The Sweet Potato Waffles and bourbon syrup were excellent. The pasta was also good. I think they are doing themselves a disservice by calling the dish 'Beef Neck'. Who the hell wants to eat a cow neck? Regardless, the meat was very tender and reminded me of a beef short rib, without the bone. Before any of this I tried the two bourbon flights. Had both the Founders Flight, which are all run of the mill blended 80 proof or so spirits, and the Cask Strength Flight, which is the really good stuff, each one checking in around 125 proof. Each flight had a bourbon, a whisky and a rye. Ended up liking the rye best and bought a couple of bottles to bring home. The ambiance is a casual chic, decked out mostly in black and white. Bar area seats about a dozen and the rest of the restaurant holds another 30 or so, so not a big place. They have a gift store where you can buy everything they sell. There were a few whisky's even better than their Cask Strength that you can try. I ended up buying one of those too.

    Erin H.

    Service Bar is super close to the Short North stage, so we visited for a pre-show drink before heading to see Waitress the Musical. I ordered the old fashioned and could only drink one - it was delicious, rich, and booze forward. Exactly how they're supposed to be. A great drink to sip and a great vibe in the establishment. We'll definitely go back when we're downtown!

    Endive cups
    Madison S.

    I tried Service Bar for the first a few days ago. What a cute date spot or place to grab dinner with the girls. The food and drinks were delicious! We tried the: espresso martini satan's whiskers tourist trap stuffed endive cups daily flatbread duck fat french fries middle west burger cedar plan salmon hanger steak seasonal sorbet (yuzu ginger and strawberry) Overall, a great dining experience and would 100% recommend!!

    Bryon T.

    What a treat. We came here for my FIL's birthday and was not let down. I have heard rave reviews about this place so I was very excited to try it out. We were welcomed when we walked in and were allowed to put our coats on a coat rack. Plenty of parking designed solely for the Service Bar which made it very convenient. There was an odd smell but it's likely due to the MidWest Spirits being produced in there. You get used to it. The service was fantastic. We started with the French fries and the wings. Both of them were great. We ordered a bottle of wine for the table. My BILs got the espresso martinis. They were a bit underwhelmed by the size but enjoyed them. They would have preferred them without bitters but they didn't have any problem enjoying them. For dinner, I ordered the pork chop and it was delicious! The pecan crust was a nice touch! I also got lucky being able to finish my MIL's last half of her burger and the leftover fries. Clearly, I came hungry and ready to eat. For dessert, we ordered the apple fritters which also was very good. Overall, this is a very nice restaurant. The ambiance is great. Perfect for a happy hour or date night with your significant other!

    Lemon tart, yummy.
    Ryan B.

    We celebrated my wife's birthday with the family here. Cocktails were very good and the food. We had the vegan special and it was amazing (watermelon on top of avocado smashed, with lime and almonds) the flatbread was good too. With our group I think we tried everything in the menu. Great ambiance.

    Cool atmosphere inside
    Rick R.

    I think people in Columbus are stupid. Stupid for not making Service Bar far more popular now. Yes I know it had a famous chief pre-covid and he was great. But you are foolish not to give Chef James, who has been running the Kitchen for the last 8 months, a chance. I have attached the menu from June 2024, as well as some photos of the food, decor and the chef himself. Probably one of the best meals we have had this year. I had an Old Fashion made with the bourbon they distilled on site (I case you forgot Service Bar is a distillery as well as a bar/restaurant) and my wife had the Strawberry Fields cocktail. Both were excellent. For diner I had the glazed pork chop and she had the salmon. Again both were outstanding and generous portions. The menu prices struck me as very reasonable compared to other places with similar quality and style. Even more so once we tasted them! Our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive and professional. Not only did he personally know all of the dishes, but he could explain the ingredients in them as well. One of the best service experiences we have had in a long time. Parking was easy since after 5:30pm the largish shared parking lot it is pretty much dedicated to SB customers. The interior is elegant and tables well spaced out. I wouldn't call it "fine dining", but I would call it "elevated dining" which is exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a great atmosphere and wonderful food without having to get too dressed up. This fit the bill. It's the kind of place where they have music playing just loud enough, you can hear it, but you could easily have a normal conversation without it interfering or making you talk louder. All in all it was a fantastic night dining out and I hope Columbus embraces Service Bar once again. They deserve it. Highly recommended!

    Yue B.

    A perfect date night spot. Reasonably priced drinks, food and merchandise at the restaurant. I love the ambience and exterior a lot. There is also a few parking spots attached to the place which was super convenient considering the location! We ordered salad, burger and the pasta. I really wanted to try the lamb shank but it was sold out at the time, a little surprised since it was before 6P on a Saturday. My husband loves the burger and the fries was very very good! Amazing value for the pricing point. My pasta was also tasty but a little salty to my liking. The restaurant is super cozy. I do wish there is more spacing between tables since we can literally hear the whole conversation from the table next to us. Maybe I will ask for the booth next time. Overall we enjoyed it and will consider visiting again for a date.

    Duck fat fries
    Lee Ann P.

    I had been wanting to try this spot and it did not disappoint. It is small inside but very chic, and they are making the spirits they craft their cocktails with in the next room which is cool. Our server was really fun, attentive, and helped explain the menu. There was six of us and we tried a plethora of cocktails and wine and they were all good. We started with the chicken wings and duck fat fries. Both of which were delicious. I shared the Caesar salad which sounded very unique but was absolutely awesome. For my meal I had the burger and it was delicious! At the table we also had the pork chop, the chicken sandwich and the linguini and clams and everyone raved about their dishes. For dessert we had the apple fritters and I finished with the flat white cocktail. Overall, everything was perfection and I would highly recommend this little spot

    Wings
    Jenny Z.

    PSA - Service Bar has a new chef and you must try his food asap! This was a totally diff experience from last time I visited about a year ago. Next time anyone asks for a more upscale yet unpretentious dinner, this on my short list of recommendations. I love the ambiance... moody and vibey and elevated. The bar is a work of art in and of itself. The food is beautiful yet totally comforting. Elevated Midwest food with Italian inspiration. My favorite. The Duck Confit Gnudi blew me away and so did the Lamb Shank. Those are must orders. Pappardelle is my go-to Italian dish and this one was excellent. Handmade pasta that had the perfect texture. My friend Rosalie and I had a full-blown conversation about the noodles being "QQ" - a term originating from Taiwan that is basically the Asian version of "al dente." Soft, chewy and bouncy - but not mushy. These noodles were QQ. For starters, both the Lake Erie Rillettes (walleye) and Porchetta & Burrata Toast are worth trying and great for sharing. Cocktails are gorgeous and tasty - all using Middle West Spirits. We both loved the Oaxacan 75. Such a fun take on a French 75 with much more flavor and spice and complexity. Highly recommend you check them out. I went last year around this time, and this time was a different menu and experience! This will be such a cozy spot for the holidays.

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    Awesome food, service, ambience and cocktails. The only thing bad was the wobbly table. I'll forgive them.

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    Best Old Fashion, and best burger I've hand in a loooooooong time...... bartender was also super friendly. Love the restored bar as well.

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    Is this place open? I would love to get in for dinner once again.

    I was told to get the ribs. Why?

    One of chef barua’s signature dishes... harkening back to his days at Mission Chinese in NYC. Crispy, sweet, and just the right amount of spice... almost if general two met mid western BBQ. A customer favorite since the service bar opened!

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