I've been to Skillet twice now and I'm glad I waited to write this review. I was sort of broken-hearted about having to give 4 stars to Skillet after that first, cherry-poppin' visit because while the food was nothing short of stunning, all the jazz with the line and the wait and the ordering at a window was not my cup of tea. But now there's TABLE SERVICE at Skillet! And dinner hours! Now we're eating at the Big Kid's Table! This most recent visit I had the distinct, mind-altering pleasure of trying- for the first time in my poor, deprived life- fried green tomatoes. To be exact, they were cornmeal dusted fried green tomatoes on huge slices of buttery brioche with local greens and perfectly cooked bacon to make a BLT that even puts to shame the home-made-with-love goodness of the BLTs my grandmother would make me for lunch many, many moons ago. And, well, that sandwich was like jacking ice-cold pleasure right into my main vein. I do not take sandwiches lightly; while I can happily dabble in the sandwich underworld of Subway or unnamed truck stop deli #34 and hold my aching guts with a satisfied smile, I prefer those sandwiches that bring to mind the happy almost-fate of Arthur Dent, who learned the true joy to be found in the world of sandwiching not long before his untimely maybe-demise. (SPOILERS!) To make this point much more simply, put some shit between bread and I am all ABOUT it. So what made this particular sandwich such a springboard for linguistic excess? Well, just about everything. That buttery brioche, those complex fried green tomatoes, that BACON... this sandwich was large, in charge, and here to take names. It was, yes, sandwich perfection. My date and I also split an order of fingerling potatoes that were, well, here: OM NOM NOM NOM NOM. It's not hard to impress me with fried potatoes to begin with, though, and there wasn't anything particularly WOW about these potatoes. They were just damned good in a simple, side-dish sort of way. They definitely didn't take the spotlight off the BLT, which is exactly what you want from a side- especially a potato side. Right? Add in the very friendly service from the same man who was cooking our food (and who may also be the owner? I'm not very hip to these things) and the whole afternoon was sublime. Window seat, cute atmosphere, German Village, sunset, fried green tomatoes, wow! I will be back to Skillet a third time, a fourth time, ad infinitum. Skillet is a very small but VERY illustrious bauble shining unassuming in the crown of German Village. read more

Few fads are more intrinsically unappealing than "brunch." Unless it's the kind that requires dressing up like Rudolph Valentino and involves seeing your grandparents. That's weird in its own way. But I really dislike the other kind of "brunch." Nouveau "brunch" is for 24-year-olds who are proud of waking up at 1 PM, and of not knowing who the governor of their home state is ("Whatever. Some prick."). The ones who look like they were dressed by a first-generation Sony robot (heavy flannel work short, unflattering and tiny Russell Athletic gym shorts, gladiator sandals, facial hair "art"). Predictably, these "adults" drank more than everyone else in the world last night, and express this radness through loud shrieks and yips. So I went to Skillet with some trepidation, but encouraged that OSU is probably on some sort of summer recess. Luckily, the place was pretty empty. Perfect for a creep like me. Anyway, I'd go back to Skillet on the busiest, post-drunkest day of the year. Just for the food. I would endure the overheard battle stories of the just-concluded Natty Light festival, and the Captain Morgan recapture project. I would even sit in a group and talk amiably and as a friend to these members of the lost generation. If I could have another sausage sandwich as part of the bargain. I had the homemade sausage on a biscuit. The sausage was perfectly spicy and granular. No gristle or nubbins. Really, with an exception or two (and I wouldn't encourage anyone to visit Delaware except in case of dire emergency), the best sausage I've ever had. Grainy mustard was an OK foil. The biscuit was also very, very good. I had hoped the fingerling potatoes would be a little crispier. Nope, but the house hot sauce repaid that small disappointment. And I had hoped the side salad would be good. The tomatoes might be from John's Island or they might be from the far side of Venus. But if they're mealy, it's immaterial. OK, so I bitched about the clientele and the salad and, to a lesser extent, the potatoes. So, really a five star review? Yes, and I'd give six stars. Just for the otherworldly sausage. (The lemonade was great, too). read more

Looks like a house on the inside, Inside is a sitting arrangements for Sunday brunch. Perfect place to go out and meet a friend. Its quite small place, but the inside looks nice. The food is great! Everything in the menu looked really good. I had the Bean soup wil goat milk! WOW. Love love love on a rainy day. I would love to go there again someday. Cation of waring.. Since it is a small place, you probably want to reserve in advance. My friend and I were lucky to have a spot open. Seem this place is always busy with people come in and out around Noonish. Great place and yummy food. read more

I have to say I am finally happy with a restaurant in this town, a place that actually lives up to the hype. I decided to eat here because I was not in the mood for crappy fast food, and I am trying to find a decent place in this town. I got here and there was nobody there which was great, chance for some good food and silence. There was a nice waiter that greeted me and told me about the food available. As I was looking through the menu a burger caught my eye; it was a lamb and chorizo burger. I decided to give that a whirl, it came with a salad that was pretty good, and some green beans made from popcorn butter (yeah popcorn butter weird but it was sooo good). The burger I had was a big burger, and delicious. Easily top five burgers I have ever had. This place is definitely a go to spot for some good food, you can tell these guys are cooking from the heart,they love what they do. I would give this place ten stars if I could. read more

I almost don't want to review Skillet because I think it's the best kept secret in Columbus and I sort of want to keep it that way! Hands down our favorite breakfast/brunch spot in the city. I think the "explore the menu" option on Yelp is silly for this place because you never know what you're going to get--the menu changes daily--but whatever you order, it is guaranteed to be delicious. Long waits because the restaurant is so small, but standing on the street corner on a Sunday afternoon, sipping their dollar coffee samples and chatting with your friends is half the charm. Best waiters--friendly & funny, relaxed and helpful. I love their food values & philosophies, so I always feel good no matter what I order here. It's like their pantry is a farmer's market! Just make sure that whatever you order involves the word "pancakes." All the pancakes are delicious, but once they had a blueberry, lemon & ricotta pancake that I still dream about. One day, my prince will come, and it will be on the menu the same day I visit again! Skillet is like an exclusive Hollywood club: be sure to check the website to see if they're open that weekend before you go or you might be disappointed to find they are out of town at a food show. read more

Great food, but no room... it's like someone decided to start a great restaurant in a spare room in their house. It's comfort food with smartly sourced ingredients that are prepared well. Went here on a cool overcast Saturday morning, place was hoping as I'd expect waited a while but was with friends so it wasn't much of an issue. This place offers great eats, but still has a bit of room grow, IMO. I had the Rustic Traditional Breakfast with a Pancake and a few bites of my wife's chocolate filled croissant with an orange juice. The food was good, and the eggs fine but nothing out of this world, bacon was great as were the fingerling potatoes. Overall it was darn good but not out of this world... a friend of mine had the 'Breakfast Poutine' that was really great, next time that will be what I order. The only thing that fell short was the Croissants (both the one included with my meal and the filled one), they were small and kind of dense. I much prefer a larger fluffier croissant with more flavor. I'd pass next time... What's Great: - Food - Service (while busy it we still were taken care of well) - Prices (considering how they source and what they use in their meals, it's well priced) What's Not: - Space, they are plumb out... just a handful of tables and no real place to wait inside. On a weekend morning this combination can really suck. Also I can't really recommend any party larger than 4 really try to eat there, at a few booths you could perhaps squeeze in 6 but it would be really tight. - Parking, they don't have any and it's hit/miss in this part of German Village (yeah I get that it's an urban setting, and as a 6 year GV resident I still think it's worth mentioning) I'll be back... just wish the place was larger. Hopefully they can find a larger home. read more

Comfort food, thy name is Skillet. After several months of "Oh, I should go there", I set my calendar and joined a group of my fellow Yelpers for brunch at Skillet, and now my only question is "Mm, when should I go back?" Though their space is small, it's a cozy, friendly feeling rather than cramped or tight. Staff move through quickly and efficiently to keep everyone topped up, served, and eventually moved along, but were always willing to stop to answer questions, get you something, or bring you a menu. Being their for brunch, I was drawn to their Andouille sausage gravy and biscuits like a magnet, and was rewarded with rich, puffy biscuits, creamy, spicy, flavorful gravy, and a great smoky bite from the sausage. A side of creamy grits with a flavorful tomato sauce made a great contrast to the main dish, and fresh OJ added a nice bright compliment to the food. I have to admit, though, that my eyes kept drifting to the brussels sprouts and sirloin hash, the apple pancakes, massive house made cinnamon rolls, and even the sweet potato and chile omelet - so many options, so little room in my stomach...! Even better was the conversations I shared with my table and the folks next to us, comparing dishes, offering suggestions, and leaving me with a long list of things I really, really wanted to try. Prices are a bit higher than going to some of their competitors, but the quality and handcrafted goodness make up for it in spades. read more

Considering how long it has taken me to try this place, and how many stellar reviews there are, I don't have much to say that hasn't already been said. Here's the tl:dr version: Get here early. It's teeny inside and ridiculously popular. Anything you order here is delicious. The staff is awesome. What are you waiting for?!? read more

After trying brunch at almost every place in the remote downtown area, this has to be the best place I've been to yet. I see why the wait here is 2 hours long on the weekend. It really is that good and all the food is locally sourced. Definitely the best savory breakfast I've had. Mushroom biscuits and gravy and absolutely have to try the grits. read more

Skillet - Grits, BELT, and mushroom biscuits and gravy - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Oh my God. I want to live here. I do a brunch on Sundays with my girlfriends, and we decided to check out Skillet. Despite having a wait (small restaurant, its expected, but the wait was pretty quick), I would go back over and over. I had the cinnamon coffee cake thing that was so good, I ordered a second one to take home to my brother to enjoy. My friends got a cinnamon roll, which was also delicious,but my treat overshadowed theirs. I followed that up with andouille sausage, chicken gravy and biscuits that had a delicious egg tucked inside. It was amazing, and I only ate half and took the rest home. It was even awesome reheated 36 hours later. Hilarious server that made the restaurant experience awesome. Overall, I'm in love! If you haven't been here, venture out of your comfort zone and give it a shot. read more

Skillet is delicious and totally lives up to all the hype, including the glowing reviews in The Columbus Alive and on Columbus Underground. Located in the former location of the Banana Bean Cafe in German Village, Skillet mostly caters to carryout or quick grab and go orders. The dining room is small and there's no waiter service, just a counter where you order and everything comes in a to-go container so you can take it with you. Not only is this place much more reasonably priced than other comparable cafes in the area, the food is phenomenal. The Porchetta sandwich was well-seasoned pork on a tasty ciabatta roll. A friend said it could've benefited from a sauce like a spicy mayo but I liked how it was marinated in its natural au jus. Also tried the special of the day which was a wood-roasted chicken salad with almonds and arugula tossed in a garlic vinaigrette on a ciabatta roll. It was fantastic. It's not on their menu but it was featured as a special on their Twitter and I really recommend it if they add it to the menu at some point. The little seasonal sides of mushrooms and garlic that came with the sandwiches were also tasty. Tried the pumpkin-black bean vegan soup and thought it was amazing. The perfect fall soup. And it came with buttered dipping roll as well. Love this place, will definitely be back soon! read more

Overrated. I've been to Skillet twice now, and the company certainly made up for what was lacking in food, atmosphere, and service. The food is interesting, but often too heavy with flavors lost in the mix of everything. I had a great pot roast hash, but for $14 I would have expected something not so easily created at home and with perhaps an offering of biscuit or toast. The most recent time I went to Skillet, the waiter mixed up my friend's and my cash/credit twice and kept glancing at our table wondering why we were still there*. Not a fan. * Granted, I know Skillet is small. Tables move relatively quickly though, and given the amount of money we're paying, I'm certainly going to take my time sipping the rest of my coffee. I'm getting tired of some restaurants in the Columbus area getting away with subpar service and overly priced food all by stating that they source their food locally. Tons of places in this city do! read more

You gotta pay $16 for omelette with two tiny slices of zucchini and a table spoon of canned corn (are you kidding me?). You have to order meat separately. This place is a joke. Me and my husband were on vacation and decided to have breakfast at this place. We were mad after this experience, because the food did not fill us up and we payed $35 just for nothing. Two stars because coffee was fine and I also liked the door handle. read more

Brunch in Chicago is no joke! So when my friend from college asked if I wanted to try the hot brunch place in Cbus I was a tad skeptical to begin with quickly my skepticism turned into belief. We got to the place semi early for a Sunday. The wait was not that bad and I enjoyed looking at the pretty houses in the neighborhood. I made a note to check out the one place for sale across the street on Zillow later. Eventually, we were seated at our table and ordered coffee. It was really good. Definitely one of the better cups I had over the weekend in Cbus! We then looked at the menu literally everything on the menu looked good. We then decided on different dishes so we could try some of each others. I opted for the huevos rancheros with pork of course. The huevos rancheros was really good and the pork. Omg the pork, I can't stop thinking about how awesome it was or how good a huevos rancheros sandwich could be especially with that pork! I wish I could get some of that right now for my midnight snack! I left Skillet full of wonderful food and my faith in brunch in Columbus restored! Bravo Skillet. Next time I come to Cbus I will be sure to visit! read more

This place is really, really, really good. Coffee, food, rotating menu, you name it--it's awesome. I had the lamb with egg, my friend had the duck with biscuits and gravy. On my friend's order, I was skeptical--Columbus is not exactly the first name in southern food (southern fusion?), but it was perfect. Love the constantly rotating menu, too, even though it will be a while before I manage to get back since I'm from out of state... My only suggestion--get someone in there with experience designing the restaurant floor! They could fit in at least another 4 seats and make it easier to navigate for customers and servers... read more

I've been a long-time Skillet fan until now. On May 22, 2012, I lunched there with a friend. Instead of good conversation and good food, we had uncomfortably loud conversation because of the loud dance music playing in the restaurant. After asking the server three times to turn down the music, I gave up. I called later and complained to Angie, the owner. She agreed with me that the server should have turned down the volume and said she would mail me a gift certificate as compensation for my trouble. I never received it, and I am never going back to Skillet. read more

Came for brunch, not crowded on Fri Morning. The biscuits are amazing with the whipped butter. The jalapeño biscuits and gravy with egg on top was the superior dish. The waffle with duck and two duck eggs was very good, the fresh greens on the side were a nice touch. This is a charming cafe. Minus star for staff who were overall friendly but rushed us despite cafe being nearly empty read more

This definitely does rank as one of my best brunches ever. There's not much seating, but it's so worth it to get here earlier so you don't have to wait. The eggs in my sweet potato & chorizo omelette were the fluffy and firm at the same time. The filling tasted like chili, but so much more. The biscuit that accompanied the meal was buttery goodness without being drenched in fat. Grilled cinnamon roll was a great sweet touch to breakfast. This place looks like it gets everything right. Prices are slightly higher than your average brunch spot, but it is worth so much more than the extra dollar or two you pay for your meal. Definitely a win, if not a home-run, for brunch. read more

Good but not great. I was so excited to try out this restaurant after multiple recommendations from friends and fellow foodies, however I was a little disappointed. First of all the place is so small so we ended up waiting 25mins for a table even after we did call ahead seating. The server was so nice and helped me decide what to order! Unfortunately they don't serve alcohol until after 11 on Sundays so I was unable to order my usual bloody... but then again idk if I would order a $13 bloody that costs the same as my entree. I ordered the chorizo gravy and biscuits, they were good but nothing about it blew my socks off. read more

I've been meaning to come here for YEARS and finally made it this past Sunday, I was surprised at how tiny it was, not quaint, not cozy, tiny. That is why they seat the way they do and if its busy you wait, I get it and I'm cool with it. It was also crazy loud, maybe my fellow patrons were just extra boisterous that day. Service was awesome, they let us know what items were 86'd right away. We came later in the day and most of the menu was still available. I brought my mom, who used to live in the area, with me and she chatted with the waitress about the building's history. Apparently it was a pizza shop in my mom's day and had a bit of a dark past before that. I had the soft shell crab benedict and while I've had crabs with softer shells before, the dish was still spectacular. The biscuit and egg were immaculate. I typically despise hollandaise but the bloody mary hollandaise was tremendous as was the ham vinaigrette. I also had a side of pan roasted potatoes with ham and cheese curds. I'm a sucker for Nueske's ham(and bacon) and all things cheese so of course I loved this but the potatoes could have stood on their own, they were sooooo good. Perfectly tender all they way through but still firm and magically crispy on the outside. I was teetering between 4 and 5 stars but these next level taters pushed it over the edge. Coffee was from Brioso so it was great. Mom had the Huevos Rancheros, she loved it. I'm not sure how often I'll be able to come back here but it won't be as often as I'd like. read more

Wonderful for brunch/lunch. Seriously delicious local, rustic, well made food. Friendly service. Close, friendly atmosphere. Generous portions. Comforting, feel-good food, but definitely not boring. Brunch is usually quite a wait, but it's pretty worth it-- after you eat, there is no way you'll be bitter about the 45 minute wait. And their house-made hot sauce, it's so flavorful and it's good on everything. I highly recommend this place. I also like that they change up their menu pretty often. Street parking is not too hard to find in this German Village neighborhood. This food is like a happy hug for your insides. read more

FANTASTIC!!! this was hands down the best breakfast i have ever eaten!! we got there around 11am and had to wait about 30 minutes or so to get a table. it's a very small place - maybe 10-15 tables - and it was full the entire time we were there. and we were lucky - around 12:30 they had to start turning people away because they had sold through much of their menu. my boyfriend got the truffled grilled cheese on brioche, the black bean soup and a side of chicken sausage. this was amazing!! the sandwich came with a crisp, refreshing arugula salad which was nice against the heavy sandwich. it was probably the best grilled cheese i've ever tasted. the bread was awesome. i went with the sweet potato and chorizo omlet. oh man. this thing was off the freakin' charts!!! easily the best omelet i've ever eaten. the food was just phenomenal. and it is a great space. the service was wonderful, everyone was friendly and helpful and it was just a delightful breakfast experience. if you need breakfast in columbus - go to skillet. read more

Unbelievable breakfast. The shrimp and grits were amazing and came with a perfectly fried egg on top. My man got the biscuits and gravy and a side of grits. Everything was executed to perfection. I got a plain biscuit on the side and it was THE MOST AMAZING BISCUIT I'VE EVER HAD!!! It melted in my mouth. The only cons are a long wait for brunch and they don't serve alcohol. read more

Holy Crapz!. If I could give skillet seven or eight stars I would. The breakfast I had this morning may have been the best single dish I've ever had: Perfectly cooked scallops on a bed of cheesy grits and pork belly. It was, I assure you, even better than it sounds: Pure comfort food, but somehow sophisticated. My wife says her pancakes were the best she's ever had. I can see breakfast at Skillet quickly becoming a weekend ritual. read more

I live within walking distance of Skillet, and I really should take better advantage of this Columbus gem! There are very few tables inside, so I suggest you come at an off-time (which is sometimes hard to nail down, check the hours!). Still, if the weather is nice and you don't mind walking around the block while you wait-- the wait is totally worth it. There's even a $2 cash coffee station outside. Once inside, Skillet is a rustic, no-frills mecca of flavorful farm-to-table fare. The menu is constantly changing with seasonal selections. I love reading the menu all the way through (even after I've decided on my selection). I think the breakfast items are the most creative, but everything will be excellently executed. I've had a few service blips (wrong order given, missing cinnamon roll), but on the whole the staff is very friendly and willing to answer questions about the menu. Even with throngs of people waiting for a table, the servers seem like they are enjoying their work and do not rush seated customers out the door (though it is polite to move out when you're finished, no?). Skillet is so current and hip, I'm sure the servers don't *have* to be as nice as they are. It's great they still uphold the customer service side of things, when so many other places rest on the laurels of hipster buzzwords and popularity. Get thee to Skillet! (And invite me to join.) read more

This is the restaurant of my dreams. Seriously...when I dream of opening a restaurant, it is pretty much THIS. The food was all amazing. I was very sad they had run out of the cinnamon rolls, especially since the table next to us got the LAST ONE and didn't finish it. And left it sitting on the plate, 2/3 eaten, staring at us. I almost reached over and got it after they left. Really. The rest of the food was THAT good, and I had heard other patrons talking about the heavenly cinnamon roll as they left. Other than that small disappointment, everything was awesome. We had an apple-cheese pancake (and they were kind enough to share their "secret" with us). We had biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. We had some yummy fingerling potatoes with eggs and ham. Meat, eggs, cheese, most of the produce, all are locally sourced. The grain products are baked in-house or by a local bakery. None of the food was gourmet uber-weirdness, it was comfort food++ done with care and done really, really well. Our server seemed like a good guy, he was well-acquainted with the menu. I actually laughed when I read a recent review in which the person was disappointed the sausage was already in the gravy. WHAT?? It's called sausage gravy! This is a very small place (about a dozen tables), so be prepared to wait a bit...and don't plan to bring your family of 12 here. You'll be waiting outside. If it's winter, don't try to be cool by wearing a cute little jacket. Wear your warmest coat and accessorize with hats, gloves, etc. If you're standing out there for even 25 minutes you'll be glad you did. There are some coffeehouses in the area so you can always go hang out for awhile and they'll call your cell when your table is ready. I don't think it's a great place for little kids because the space is extremely small, and the menu is small-ish too. If your child can't sit still, they'll trip a server, and if they're a picky eater they'll throw a fit. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in Columbus (early March). In the meantime, I'll keep dreaming. read more

Skillet - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Fantastic breakfast! Highly recommend stopping here for a bite! Menu changes daily. If you're lucky enough, get their fried green tomatoes BLT! Service is great and ambiance captures the small town feel. We got the Huevos Rancheros, egg salad sandwich, and the cheese griddle cakes and they were ALL amazing. The ratatouille on the griddle cakes was one of the best I've ever had. Huevos was the perfect size for a hungry gal, and the pork belly on the egg salad was awesome! Excellent coffee- I didn't even need cream! Prices are good for the quality and portion. read more

Places like Skillet deserve your unwavering, engorged support. They promise "rustic. urban. food." They deliver this and more. I don't feel there are enough restaurants in Columbus offering affordable foodie-fare. Skillet tops that short list. There's a good buzz going about their weekend brunch, and I can see why. If you have a sweet tooth, they have a pain perdu that's obscene. If you enjoy the savory, they've got a "stinky cheese" omelette for you (made with triple-creme cheeses, of course). I opted for the "truffled griddled cheese," which was gorgeous. I could see tiny crystals of rock salt in the golden, even crust of my brioche. It's quite simply the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The richness was cut with lemony arugula salad. I also had a soup with falling-apart pork, beans, white rice, and pickled radish that was a wonderful cornucopia of flavors. There are no frills here. It's a small place, so you may have to wait awhile if they're busy. They have some outdoor seating too, and while the homes in the German Village are pretty enough, the urban view leaves a little to be desired. Our server had his hands over-full with the brunch rush, but was very cheerful and warm. We'll be back -- again and again. I'll sample every thing on the menu, because it all looks good. When I'm done with that, I'll start again, because perfection never gets old. read more

SMALL venue, but well tended to. The service was great, absolutely 5 stars. When it came to food though, it was solid at 4 stars. I think the problems I had with my food could have been fixed by ordering more precisely. I would definitely be back to try some of their sweeter breakfast offerings! read more

Best breakfast in Columbus as far as I've seen. One of the best breakfasts anywhere for that matter. The food is seasonal, locally sourced, and well prepared. It is insanely small. My living room is bigger than the dining area here. Be prepared to wait for a table for breakfast, especially on weekends. I wouldn't bother trying to come here with a group larger than four. read more

Ok let me start by saying that I really have been wanting to get to the skillet for quiet some time but but for some reason or another it never worked out. They were either closed or no one to dine with etc. so last week I just decided I was in the area and was going to go it and man did this place ever impress. Nothing fancy but if you like to try a place based on reviews like I do then you need to go here. I was looking for the famous green tomato BLT but I was not on the menu which I now know they print daily so I opted for the steak and eggs with a goat cheese pancake and all I can say I WOW!! Perfect. A grilled ribeye on top of a creamy pancake which was topped with two eggs and absolutely cooked to perfection.. This is a very small place and a little pricey but I was something I really wanted to try and we definitely be back. Thank you for a great dining experience read more

Skillet's location is interesting - it's off the beaten path in a neighborhood south of town and far from the Short North, the area of town I as a first time visitor to Columbus associated with good food (along with Grandview Heights, closer to my hotel). Walking up to the building, it could have been any neighborhood dive. It was obvious the restaurant wasn't so much concerned with appearances as with making seriously good food, and I wasn't disappointed. I went for the griddlecakes because I really wanted a poached egg on anything. The house hollandaise was top notch, and I spiced it up with the very tasty house hot sauce. Tea service was great, specifically for the non-homogenized milk in a miniature milk can. It's the little things... : ) read more

Maybe I came on a bad day. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Maybe it is the Sunday experience that everyone is raving about, but my experience this past weekend was nothing like the reviews on Yelp. I almost thought it was a bad dream that this place could be so different. Arrived at noon on Saturday to a brief line - 2-3 parties ahead of me. I voluntarily sat outside as I was dining alone and wanted to eat and run my other errands. I ordered the turkey omelet which was a decent sized portion but that's where it all ends. Even though i sat down ~10 min after the table next to me, I got my food before they did. The turkey omelet appeared to be made in 3 rows of toppings - turkey, beans, turkey. I did not enjoy having the middle 1/3 of my omelet being solely beans. Overall, the value was not what I expected for a $12 omelet. Parking - street parking on the street was easy. it's just the various drivers who stop in front of the Skillet door to drop off someone to sign up on the list. These drivers pull back into traffic or make the right turn without looking and is a safety hazard. read more

Interesting menu Finally was able to make it out to Skillet to give them a try for a late lunch. I found it interesting that the waitress said the menu changes daily (even if slightly) and that makes it hard to recommend anything. I had pancakes that had cherries in them. The pancakes were great, but the cherries left this odd aftertaste. The syrup accentuated his odd taste as well. It was not something that made me no want to eat them, just a bizarre flavor ending. For dessert was a chocolate bread pudding that was pretty amazing. The chocolate was rich, but the bread pudding smoothed the strong flavor out. It was a warm dish with whipped cream to cool it off. I usually do not like bread pudding so this was a pleasant surprise. The only thing keeping this review from 4 stars is that strange after taste on the pancakes (via the cherries)! read more

One of the more popular places for Brunch/Lunch in German Village! We went here for brunch on a Sunday. It's a tiny place, so if you are going during Brunch, expect a wait. I believe it only seats about 40 people, but trust us... the food is worth the wait! When it's nice out, they have coffee outside to have while you are waiting, which is a nice touch! They have a great Brunch menu with a lot of options. It's nice because my husband is a Sweets lover and I am more of a Hearty/Savory person when it comes to choosing Brunch items. So we got to taste the french toast, which was awesome! Then we had a hearty dish with brisket, which I think was seasonal. Everything was all around very good including the service. We definitely want to return, we just know that we have to be in the mood to wait for a bit to be seated! read more

I just realized that I have been here twice for brunch and still have not wrote a review on it.....guess no time is better than the present time. The food here is fantastic and delicious...only thing that might compare would be having a triple date with the gals from Hot in Cleveland. (yeah, I like cougary women). Actually, I think the food from Skillet would probably even be better than that. Hmmm....now how about a date with the Hot in Cleveland gals at Skillet? Okay, time to get the mind back on track here. This building is small and they seat on a first come, first served basis, so either get here early or bring a book or something to occupy your time while you wait. It's nestled among a neighborhood of houses, so it just kind of pops out of nowhere as you drive by. Parking is on the street, so it can be kind of tight as well. Don't let the appearance fool you on what this place has to offer. The menu is varied and no matter what type of dining experience you are there for, you are sure to leave impressed. One thing that sets Skillet apart from other restaurants is that they try to use local ingredients in their dishes. My personal favorite for brunch is their biscuits and gravy. The gravy has just the right consistency and flavor, the sausage ratio is plentiful and the biscuits are made from scratch. As an added treat, they also add a folded egg on top. The whole thing makes for a perfect breakfast eating experience. read more

Amazing breakfast food nestled in a cozy location. Ended up splitting the blackberry blintzes and biscuits and gravy, in addition to an incredible earl grey hot toddy. Highly recommend but be prepared to wait for a seat (well worth it!). read more

If there is a place with more delicious brunch food in this city someone please tell me. Skillet is a hidden gem. I have heard the tiny (but quaint) dining room can get stuffed to the gills with weekend brunch-goers, but I have been lucky enough to avoid the crowds and even nearly had the place to myself once. The trick is to go during early dinner hours; you know, the early-bird special. The servers are enthusiastic and willing to tell guests what will be the best meal choice on any given day. My first time I had decadent, thesereallyaredessert corn bread pancakes loaded with bourbon soaked peaches and fresh whipped cream - wow. My only criticisms are these: On occasion they are out of certain dishes simply because they use local ingredients and sometimes things just go quick. It is unfortunate, but something I can deal with just because every dish on the menu is amazing and worth trying. Also, I tend to enjoy a bloody mary with my Sunday brunch every now and then. Skillet doesn't really have the capacity to allow them to have a bar, so I unfortunately, have to go somewhere else if I am craving a spicy, adult, breakfast beverage. You win some, you lose some I guess. Regardless of its shortcomings, Skillet has uniquely prepared comfort-food made from local ingredients, and it can't get much better than that. read more

I have heard good things about Skillet in Columbus for quite some time now however was pretty skeptical. The menu isn't your typical menu... a very different type of brunch food, much heavier than what you are used to. But my boyfriend and I wanted to try something new and I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend coming here in no larger than a party of 4. The place is very small (1 room) and has mostly 4-top tables. I thought this was slightly odd as they could accommodate more people/ be more flexible with party sizes with more 2-top tables, however it goes with the rustic look. We went around noon on a rainy Sunday. We only had to wait about 10-15 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. The waiting space is slightly nonexistent as you pack around the front table. They recommend going outside to wait, and since it was raining, provided umbrellas. The decor inside is very rustic and I really liked it- they also played very good music :) Our waiter was very nice (forgot his name) and attentive. With such a cozy and intimate atmosphere, it is pretty simple to flag him down as there aren't very many tables being served at a time. The menu had a decent amount of brunch selections- front and back menu. We're the kind of people to look at the menu before we go to the restaurant and pick out what we want beforehand, however their website wasn't functioning properly and we couldn't open the link to the menu. Either way, the menu changes frequently due to what is in season. We were disappointed to find out that they were out of the cinnamon roll appetizer and brussel sprout side (weird combo, I know). They ran out right before we sat down :( we were really pumped about getting both of those... so we shed a small tear. I ordered the Butternut squash omelet- very fresh and most likely they lightest thing on the menu. It was an easy decision for me as I didn't want something too crazy and heavy- their menu has very distinct plates with not-your-ordinary breakfast ingredients. My omelet- I loved it! I substituted the feta cheese for cheddar and I think it worked out better. It no longer comes with a biscuit as they accommodate their menu a lot for gluten-free people so if you want one on the side be sure to ask...I did :) My boyfriend ordered the Lamb dish- it was a lamb chorizo sauce on top of an omelet on a biscuit- it was very heavy but good! Our waiter recommended it so we had to try it! My boyfriend ended up being very uncomfortably full though after he finished most of it... We also got the potato and goat cheese pancake on the side and I loved that too! As you can see, we like to eat a lot ;) Overall, we were very pleased about the food and atmosphere! However, I do not think we will go there too often as the food is slightly different and heavier than what we would want for an everyday brunch. Enjoy! read more

Waiting for a seat to eat at the Skillet can sometimes feel like an eternity, but it is an eternity worth waiting for. I went for the first time on Saturday with three friends and we waited for about 30 minutes in the frigid morning air. Normally at a restaurant by the time you wait that long you will hate everything you eat, because you are mad about the wait- but nope- not here. I had the roasted chicken omelette based on a recommendation from our waiter. I'm so glad I asked- that is not what i would have normally gone for- but it was fantastic. I've never had such a savory, yummy omelette in my life. Roasted chicken, potatoes, and a sundried tomato hollandaise on top- ugh- heaven. Go. Now. read more