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    The Avenue Steak Tavern

    4.0 (337 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Happy Hour!
    Ashley W.

    What a treat to come to this establishment for happy hour as me and my friend were hanging out and wanted to try somewhere new. This place is on 1307 Grandview Avenue, and we decided to park a block away on the street, which is free. If you do want to park near the restaurant in the back, you can but it is paid. When we entered the building, we opted for the bar seating and we got service quickly. It was busy as everyone was having dinner and drinks. There is a patio outside with seating outside the entrance. And since it was a beautiful day, it was packed! I ordered a Mai Tai and the Parmesean coated friend green beans with the aoli and they were so so good! I got them just in time before the happy hour ended and tipped our bartender as he was working well and was so kind and professional to everyone.

    Michael G.

    5* One of our consistently favorite spot in Columbus. Never fails. The Food prep, food options, service, environment. Although prices have gotten large from years past, we still love everything about it. I do not like their tea offerings, too flowery. I ordered Earl Grey and it was not traditional Earl Grey

    Black walnut Manhattan
    Aubrie H.

    This place is delicious, I love the ambiance inside and the service is always fantastic. Their cocktails never disappoint and the black walnut Manhattan was exactly what I needed. The soup of the day, clam chowder and a side salad also hit the spot and were delicious.

    Lamb Chops
    Nick S.

    The Avenue is another Grandview gem! This establishment is great for a business meal or a nice date night out. The service is top notch and ambience is refined. You can't go wrong with whichever dish you choose, but their lamb chops with the mint vinaigrette are absolutely phenomenal These chops are cooked to perfection and the vinaigrette is the ideal accompaniment. The chocolate cake is decadent and the ideal nightcap to an amazing meal. You need to check this place out!

    Lena K.

    Visiting from California for the UCLA-Ohio State game, our friends from Jersey took us to The Avenue for a nice, upscale dinner. To my delight, the place was beautifully decorated and incredibly Christmas-y. It honestly felt like stepping into a little holiday town, which made me so happy. Our server, Aubrey, was wonderful. She walked us through the menu and answered all of our questions. I ordered the skirt steak; the presentation was great, but unfortunately the steak itself tasted a bit dry for me. Maybe I should have gone with medium-rare, but I usually prefer medium, which is what I ordered. The side dishes were good--the fries and salad were solid. Even the restroom was nice, stocked with soap, lotion, and toothpicks. Such a gorgeous venue. Make sure you dress up a little or look presentable. Definitely my type of venue!

    Parmesan Green Beans
    Danielle M.

    Yesterday, we headed to The Avenue Steak Tavern for happy hour, and it did not disappoint. We had a reservation for 5 and were seated right away. I really appreciated that OpenTable let us specifically book a patio table, since happy hour is only available on the patio and at the bar. The selection and prices for happy hour were fantastic. We ordered the Parmesan Green Beans, Dungeness Crab Deviled Eggs, White Cheddar Cheeseburger Sliders, Tavern French Fries, and Baked Cheese Fondue. My personal favorite was the Parmesan Green Beans with Lemon Aioli--they were incredible. If I ordered again, I'd skip the deviled eggs (hard to eat and I'm not a big egg fan) and probably pass on the cheese fondue--it was fine, but I think we could find better options. Next time, I definitely want to try the Steak Bites. Overall, I highly recommend stopping by for happy hour, which runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

    Tavern French Fries, Steak Bites, White Cheddar Cheese Burger Sliders
    Demetrius B.

    This review is for the happy hour which I think was a fun way to sample and experience the ambiance and great service. The Avenue bills itself as a upper scale steak house, but I'm not sure my experience will inspire me to choose them over other area steak houses moving forward. But I would choose them again for an upper scale happy hour. Everything but the fries was good (I should have known better). My old fashioned was a little too sweet for my liking, but it's hard to complain at the $8 price tag. I ended up getting a Banana Bread Pudding and ice cream to go which was good but not great. In fact, I think that's probably the best way to describe The Avenue

    Exterior
    Laura F.

    Our family gathered at Cameron Mitchell's the Avenue in Grandview to celebrate my oldest son's graduation from OSU. We were very pleased as our table was in the front, side room directly next to the fireplace. This was perfect- as one of our guest's is 84 and sometimes gets quite cold at restaurants- so this table couldn't have been more ideal but the table was a bit large for six people so it was hard to hear conversation due to this. Our server welcomed us and suggested a few appetizers. We began our celebration with martinis, Tom Collins, Steak Tartare, and the Mushroom Sauté, The sautee app was a larger crostini with amazing Mushroom in a flavorful demi glaze, highly recommend.... But not a great one for sharing as cutting the crostini is difficult and that app becomes messy. Still it was crazy delicious. So good. The steak tartare, however is excellent for sharing and I recommend it. Try asking for extra crostini... you will want and need it. We each ordered caesar salad. We were given the option of black or white anchovy. Of course our table stumped the server by asking whats the difference between white and black anchovy. We did a quick google search and learned black are cured longer which is what turns them dark. They are a bit more salty tasting. White anchovy are a little fresher and have been pickled in vinegar so they're a little more tangy. For dinner there were a lot of wonderful meals. Oso Buco Was the special, so a few people ordered that and said it was amazing. They highly recommend it. The beef stroganoff was the star. Everyone was jealous of that plate. The crab cake appetizer was doubled to become an entree after being paired with Brussels sprouts Yum. However, I ordered the dud: the branzino. I dont know why I ordered fish at a steak house. Well, I do. I don't really enjoy red meat. However, I did NOT enjoy my brazino.... At all. First, it comes out naked. It is sautéed but not served in its sauce. A small gravy boat full of the sauce/capers I would have expected it to be served in accompanies it. Odd. Second complaint, it was the thinnest fillet. Third complaint. It was overcooked (probably because it was so thin). Our server disappeared after delivering our entrees for a bit and by the time he came back and all the other meals had been half eaten so ordering a different entree would have had me eating while my party just watched me. Lol. So since I was hungry, I asked for a side. But that arrived after they all were done so I had that boxed for later and my dinner became dessert. That wasn't ideal. Dessert everyone ordered creme brûlée. My mother changed her mind and wanted chocolate cake . So I hopped up and tracked the server down. The order had already been placed so we just added an extra dessert of the chocolate cake. Now the creme brûlée was very good but if you are torn... get that cake. Its probably the best chocolate cake I have ever had. We each had a fork full of it and every one of us agreed. It's insanely good.

    Drink specials
    Jason L.

    My wife & I love trying new (to us) places & this one did not disappoint. Grandview area of Columbus is rapidly becoming a favorite destination. The restaurant is charming & was cozy for our valentines dinner. Usef was our waiter & was absolutely one of the best we've ever had. His knowledge of the menu & confidence in answering all of our questions was rare to see in today's work ethic. He definitely cares about his restaurant. The spacing between check-ins for drinks/apps/entrees was perfect & a welcome change from the rush, rush, rush to turn tables that has become the norm. Everything was wonderful & surpassed our expectations. Drinks - Expresso Martini & a classic "Old Fashioned" - 10/10 Apps - Crab Cakes - best we've had outside of New England Shore states - Steak Tartare - 11/10 Entrees - Filet & Scallops w/creamed asparagus - Filet done Pittsburg style 10/10 - Lamb Chops med-rare w/ House Corn - The mint sauce made this a 10/10. We will definitely be back.

    Wine room
    Ron F.

    We had a party of five for dinner on a busy Sunday night. Greeted by a pleasant hostess and had to wait several minutes for our 7PM reserved table. We got a nice table in front of the fireplace which was nice on a chilly evening. Very please with service throughout evening as we relaxed with drinks, appetizers, main course, and dessert. Server went at our pace and did not rush us. The entire restaurant has a great old school steakhouse vibe. Great selection of cocktails and dinner items. The cocktails were expertly prepared as we enjoyed them. I highly recommend the steak tartare. It was exceptional. All our entrees were amazing, with the exception of the Sautéed Branzino which was overcooked and sent back. (Was happy they removed from our bill.) Beef Stroganoff was delicious along with the special selection: 20 ounce Waygu Osso Buco. OMG!!! Plenty of seating with a great bar. There is also a private table you can reserve. I would give them 5 stars if it wasn't for our fish dish. Otherwise a 4.5 with that experience. I highly recommend The Avenue and look forward to visiting again as it reminded me of a couple of CBus restaurants we no longer have.

    Loaded Hashbrown
    Brian D.

    From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere at The Avenue pulled us in--engaging and stylish, with a cool modern retro vibe that really works. The red leather seating gave the space a sense of both comfort and class. Our service was outstanding. A huge shout-out to Youseph, our server, who was not only incredibly personable but also knew the menu inside and out. He handled one of our guest's dairy restrictions with ease and professionalism, making sure everything came out perfect. The Hybrid Wagyu steak was phenomenal--perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. And don't skip the loaded hashbrown... crispy, cheesy, and totally satisfying. The beef stroganoff was also excellent--rich, hearty, and flavorful. I did have a thought for next time: I'd love to try the noodles and mushroom sauce topped with a medium filet instead of the shaved beef--just a personal twist on an already great dish. Overall, this was an exceptional dining experience and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend for a night out with great food, stellar service, and a warm, vibrant atmosphere!

    Dinner special
    Bailey M.

    Went to the avenue last night to celebrate my birthday. Was really excited to sit on the patio since it did have heaters. In our reservation notes we put quiet seating, and at first that's what we got since we were the only people on the patio, till they sat a family table of 6 directly next to us. I wouldn't be upset with this but they had a table available at the other end that could've sat them and not sat us side by side in an empty room.. this isn't the first time our reservation notes were not taken into consideration. we did move inside and from there our server Suzanne was AMAZING. She knew her stuff. We will come back and request her every time. The food was great as always, the scallops are just perfect, as someone who is weird with seafood too. I did have a good birthday dinner but wasn't the nicest start there.

    Mushroom sauté appetizer
    Michelle M.

    Britney took such wonderful care of us. We had a small family dinner with 4 of us. Her service was top notch, friendly and patient. Dinner was excellent and we had several appetizers, main course, sides and desert! Everything was spot on! I was impressed and I dine out often.

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    Food is amazing , Yusuf the waiter there ....is the best waiter and food service ever. Total game changer

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    Loved the food and the staff. Everyone was friendly! The crab cakes were so good, and the drinks. Beautiful/ clean restaurant

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    The Sea Bass special was amazing. Our waiter was wonderful and the accommodations were great! Definitely recommend!

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    Great food and great service. Wife and I went there for our Anniversary. It is pricey but very delicious

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