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The Blue Danube

3.7 (173 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise

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Ashleigh V.

You go for the nostalgia-- not for the food. This place is a legacy and I realize that they've only been open a few days after a many years hiatus with new owners, but that being said-- you kept the name and none of the menu. I was expecting a slightly different food experience than GFS chicken tenders and krinkle fries. Half the "limited menu" was not available which is totally understandable with a soft opening that expectedly garnered ALOT of hype but with the cheap bar food it begs the question will anyone come back after the novelty wears off? Service was incredibly slow, over an hour for said food but the staff was incredibly friendly. My house salad was truly just a side salad in a bigger bowl. Lettuce, some random spinach, 2 tomato wedges, 3 thinly sliced cucumbers and a "housemade" ranch that was definitely Hidden Valley or a knockoff. Which I personally abhor. It's also worth noting its not a gluten-free friendly menu. I certainly hope they work out the kinks because as it stands you go for the nostalgia, vibes, and enough drinks to forget the food.

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Steve A.

I have come to Blue Danube because it's a great place to get a cheap beer or cocktail. It also has a good menu including many healthier options. The main attraction though is the bar. It's the best bar for watching the Buckeyes or other sports. They are not fancy but still are a lot classier than many of the other shitty bars around. I think it has great character, and it's wonderful place to hang out when visiting Columbus or OSU. It has a good selection on its menu. There are a few vegetarian options. It has the very good and popular black bean burger. This is about $6 so it's not so bad. Also known as the Dube, it was originally a Hungarian restaurant, hence the name. They on special occasions will celebrate this history by expanding their menu to include items like borscht and eastern European cuisine. It's really good and wish they always would have it. They also have of course many beverages including a margarita and many local beers. Another cool thing is the ceiling. There are lots of cool artwork on it from local artists and it's fun to look at when you're buzzed. I recommend Blue Danube for anyone visiting the campus. It has been one of the best bars in the area for a long time. This is the best bar on campus on gameday or to get a cocktail and hang out.

Nijole T.

Not really my style of place, strange characters but I do love me some people watching. Our waitress was nice and cute, the other one that stopped by our table for a minute brusque and just somehow turned me off. We came for sunday "brunch" which did actually have some good stuff. I was tempted by the breakfast pizza and after seeing it at a table on the way to the bathroom (The bathroom where the door doesn't close so you are peeing behind a shower curtain...classy) They have a great, huge menu and had it been dinner I would have been tempted by the oodles of fried food like the green beans or fried mac n cheese morsels. (Yes, I eat bad when it gets dark out, it seems safer and more acceptable- don't judge me) I went with the vegetarian chef salad adding spinach and onions and it was pretty tasty, The sprouts and sunflowers added a nice crunch, everything was fresh, yum. The man had the breakfast burrito which was also pretty darn good. Fast and tasty lunch for $15 including a tip, not bad at all. Maybe not for date night or a classy girls night out, I'd save coming here for a bad hangover hiding behind oversized shades and in front of a greasy bacon breakfast pizza.

Mister hummus face was delicious.
Meredith R.

Dear Dube, I love you. I have always loved you. You are like a special secret cave that's always full of passively pleasant hipsters and happiness. You get me drunk and then make me grilled cheese, and if I want bacon on it, you'll do that for me because friends give each other bacon. You never care how loud I get, and your wait staff is always nice to me, even when I'm yelling and gesturing wildly and trying my best to knock things out of their hands. Your bathroom is kind of gross, but that's ok--it just makes me feel better about my own bathroom, and sometimes you like to play practical jokes on me, like putting the papers into the plastic sleeves of the menus in a different order on each one so that I get all stupid and confused and can't find anything. The best part is that you are within walking distance of my house, so if I need to visit you to blow off some steam, I can totally let loose and not have to worry about who is going to drive me home later.

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Never crowded, the menu has plenty to choose from, staff is always nice, parking is easy, and food is fantastic!!

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