Came here for a quick dinner before a show at A&R Music BarZ. Fast, casual service…read more Get the SZECHUAN NUMBING BEEF! It was absolutely wonderful and I can't stop thinking about it since going yesterday. Reminded me of Mapu Beef stew but with noodles instead of rice. Don't skip on the fried dumplings either! Both our servers were lovely. We enjoyed the window seating next to the sidewalk. It made for excellent people watching. A lovely experience overall.

Right downtown, Tiger+Lily is close by to the Palace Theater and works for pre-show dinner as it…read moredid for us on our first visit. Hip informal vib with ample but not big dining room. Quick and attentive service. We started with crispy dumplings (6), crispy egg rolls (2), and a scallion pancake. Bing, their crepe, wasn't available our night. My dining companions loved the pancake - for me perhaps a bit too much drizzled sauce. It was helpfully quartered when brought to the table so sharing was easy. The dumplings were indeed crispy and probably my favorite with a standard dark dipping sauce. The egg rolls were standard and perhaps a bit undersized and over fried, but a good creamy dipping sauce was a pivot away from the sweet chili sauce that usually accompanies such apps. Ramen is clearly the focus of the menu and three of us had ramen with chicken and one with pork. They spoke favorably of the broth and the combos of mushrooms, boiled egg, greens. I had the rice vermicelli with chicken that they called a salad. I was expecting the classic Vietnamese staple but this one had some adaptations, perhaps to a fusion or one might say less ethnic nod. Small things but the ample portion served in a small bowl made it hard to mix the rice noodles, lettuce, carrot, cucumber and chicken that is a common approach to the dish after drowning all the ingredients in both sweet sauce (nuoc cham), siracha and/or hoisin sauce. It only came with the nuoc cham. They brought Siracha when I asked for it, but I'm a fan of having these condiments on the table standard. Again, had the sense that the business lunch crowd that is probably the primary audience isn't likely to be as focused on the more authentic ingredients. The chicken was also not grilled and sliced but had a pleasant preparation. Just know it won't be the charred flavor that is so common. Finally, not to obsess on this one dish, but cutting the lettuce leaves more would enable easier chop sticks combos of the ingredients in single bites. Overall it worked for us. I am definitely the most focused on (my companions would say obsessed) on connection to what these dishes should be. If adaptations work well for you, Tiger+Lily likely will as well.

Love the concept. Order, pay & have a seat. Went for brunch on a Sunday while in town for a…read moreconference. I ordered the fruit smoothie bowl, eggs w/gouda & coffee. Sat outside & it was so nice. I received my fruit quickly. So fresh. My eggs took longer but the staff were great about following up to make sure they arrived. Great meal overall in a nice setting.

Despite my peanut allergy, we decided to have breakfast at Northstar Café during our visit to…read moreColumbus. We started with a Hot Apple Cider, topped with maple-infused whipped cream and cinnamon, along with a couple of hot coffees. The cider was warm, comforting, and full of cozy fall flavors. Unfortunately, the self-serve coffee station wasn't kept stocked, and after waiting quite a while for a refill, we eventually gave up. For breakfast, we ordered two Mushroom Frittatas, a Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit, and a side of Housemade Breakfast Sausage. The Mushroom Frittata featured three hearth-baked eggs with roasted mushrooms, sweet onions, and Gruyère cheese, served alongside breakfast potatoes and a peppery arugula salad. It was flavorful, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. Although I informed the staff about my peanut allergy, I was surprised to find the crispy breakfast potatoes on my plate, which left me uncertain whether the allergy request had been fully communicated to the kitchen. The Fresh Buttermilk Biscuit, served with strawberry preserves, was one of the highlights of the meal. It was flaky, buttery, and wonderfully moist, pairing perfectly with the sweet preserves. The Housemade Breakfast Sausage consisted of two peppery pork patties that were juicy and well-seasoned, making a great accompaniment to the rest of the meal. Overall, we enjoyed a delicious and filling breakfast with fresh, high-quality ingredients. While I wish the coffee station had been monitored more closely and that greater care had been taken regarding my food allergy, the Mushroom Frittata and fresh biscuit alone make Northstar Café worth returning to.

Wow what a Columbus gem. So sad they are closing. Nonetheless, great experience here. Easy to get a…read moretable on a Thursday night outside without a reservation. Our server Steven E was very friendly and attentive. Had the prime rib and fries, recommend the sauce with the fries. Such a great time here and a perfect location. Would happily come back if they stay open. Only thing of note they charge a 3% staffing fee on your check.

Quick update: We were able to get a table in the front on…read morethe last day of service at 8:15. Thanks to whoever cancelled. The house was frantic as it was packed with several groups either adding on folls to their parties last minute or trying to walk in! Appreciate the staff handling everything with a smile. The chef was out delivering food and shaking hands as everyone shared their favorite memories of the restaurant. Coming off of Bourbon fest, we decided for light fare and got a closing drink along with the Off Menu red snapper crudo with rice paper crackers, watermelon salad, and pomodoro pasta. We shared everything and took half the pasta to go. The crudo was fresh and creamy with an avocado base while the watermelon salad was brine, sweet, and refreshing at the same time. Definitely have to try that at home. A great ending night for us and the Chapman legacy.

Need to grab a quick bite around the Columbus Downtown area, Oshio Station definitely be a great…read moreoption. Order food from the front counter and there is couple table top seatings available. They have a good mix of rice bowl, bento box, sushi, etc... Plus my favorite convenience food, instant cup noodle.

We decided to stop in here after getting our nails done next door and were pleasantly surprised by…read morethis spot! The service was friendly and they prepared our order pretty quickly. We ordered to OTC roll, Cherry Blossom roll, and a shrimp tempura roll, which were all HUGE! There's a few bar stools but this isn't really a sit down spot, so be prepared to take your food to go. Worth stopping by if you need a quick lunch!

Burgers are so good and the cheese sticks are so huge. If you looking for a good burger give them a…read moretry.

We were here with a large party (roughly 20 people) and was surprised to be waited on by a woman…read morewho said she'd been there less than a week. (It was clear she had serving experience though). She began by counting off numbers to match the bill with parent/child. I opted for the grilled walleye and was excited to see they had gluten free fries. The fried walleye was a HUGE serving that was definitely meant for sharing. The mozzarella sticks were a huge hit. The salads looked phenomenal and my daughter loved her burger. Now, when we got the bills it was mass chaos! The manager was very gracious in helping our server. I felt bad since she was so new. She really did a great job at handling so many orders among our 2 tables.

It was the first time at HydeOut Kitchen for my friend and I. He had the Kale salad and I had the…read moreSmash Burger with Fries. His salad was great and I enjoyed my Smash Burger with no mayo while the fries were different with some of them you can scoop it with ketchup. We share the warm pretzel bites with nacho cheese. My friend took a bite of the decadent carrot cake. Great service overall. The server gave us extra drinks because she may forgot to get our drinks. The Ambiance was very dark, but nice. I will be going back to HydeOut Kitchen again soon and will try their pizza or wings. They are closed on Mondays.

Great spot to get some quality food in the city, great scenery and the vibes were good. I got the…read morechicken sandwich and it was cooked just the way you would like! Great service, would Recommend

Molly was awesome! Came in today during brunch hours (limited menu) and a few of us wanted…read moresomething off the full menu. She made it happen and we were super appreciative. Her service was the shining star today and to me it's as important as the quality of the food. Thanks again Molly!

The server was very friendly and attentive. The food was very good. The breakfast tostadas were…read more tasty. The guacamole was fresh and a beautiful shade of green . The eggs were the right texture as well. The only downside is that the portion was small.

My first experience with Bendi was with DoorDash and it was less than stellar. My coworker recently…read morecatered a lunch with Bendi and everything I had was delicious, so I decided to actually visit the restaurant to see if my feelings about this spot would change. They have a small parking lot which is helpful since parking can be challenging in this area. They have some outside seating and a small but cute dinning room with a bar. It was such a gorgeous day, I sat outside. I ordered the Penang curry with chicken and a couple of egg rolls. This is what I ordered via DoorDash, and it is one of my favorite dishes so I wanted to keep in consistent for my review. The waitress was attentive and friendly. It isn't busy at all. There is only one other couple dining during this lunch hour. The table outside is a mesh-top table, which is concerning, especially when you have a dish with sauce. When places don't provide a placemat, you risk food getting on your lap and pants. This would be a simple suggestion and fix. The egg rolls came out first. The presentation was really nice. They were nice and crisp, not soggy, like some places. The dipping sauce was perfect. I thought they were delicious. We are off to a good start! The Penang curry came out looking delicious. It was nothing like my DoorDash meal. The portions were good. Fair amount of chicken. Loved the flavor and spice. Some of the best flavor I've had in this dish in a long time. This dish came with rice. I don't know what happened with my DoorDash order, so I'm happy I stopped in to give them another chance. I have no reservations recommending you check out this delicious spot in the town. I can't wait to come back and try out some other dishes. I also bring friends!

Everything I ate at Bendi Wok N Bar was fantastic! We started with drinks & I ordered a Pink…read moreElephant that has some fragrant citrus notes and gin, it was delicious! For appetizers we got the crab rangoon's, pretty standard, the sauce that came with them had a nice tang. The sticky noodles with pork were so flavorful and I loved the texture of them. The portion was a nice size as well, I had some to take home. As for the environment, the inside of the restaurant was beautiful, the lanterns that hung from the ceiling were fun! They also had anime on the TV, so bonus points for that. The service was quick and the staff was very friendly, and answered any questions I had. The only downside in my opinion was the temperature in the restaurant, it may have just been a humid day, but there was not much airflow inside so it was very hot and humid.

The Old Mohawk never disappoints! I love the vibe - casual, cozy, doesn't take itself too…read moreseriously. Staff is laid back but timely. Good prices for German Village. The food is obviously the selling point. Classic, timeless menu items. Today I got the Mother Mohawk sandwich, which was incredible. The roast beef was juicy and flavorful, while the chicken salad provided a nice contrast and texture. Dipped in the sauce, it's a 10/10 sandwich. We also got the crab tater tots as an appetizer, which were pretty good. In the past I've gotten the bratwurst sandwich, which is phenomenal as well.

This is a nice "divey" kind of place that has good food and a good atmosphere…read more Everyone was mostly pleased with their meals with one issue (out of the 4 of us). My wife ordered her Cheeseburger Med-Well and it came to her Med-Rare which always grosses her out. They cooked it more for her. We had the Crab Tater Tots and the Potato Cakes and they were delicious. I also had the bratwurst sandwich which was also delicious!

We were looking for a reasonably priced place for dinner in between COSI and our hotel. We stopped…read morehere and it was phenomenal! I was a bit worried as it looks more like a night club from the outside, but the food was fantastic! We ordered the popcorn chicken, the Shanghai noon burger, mama Chien's dumplings, drunken noodles, a cobra old fashion and a local beer (paper cloud?). The chicken had some unique seasoning and the drunken noodles were phenomenal; the noodles were giant and cooked perfectly and the dish has some unique touches like pea pods that you don't usually find. You order at the bar, but even with that the service was great! A server brought out an herb for us to try that is in many of their dishes. They checked in on us several times and even refilled water, which you get yourself at the back. The customer base was very diverse. I'm guessing the place may turn more club-like later at night, but for dinner it's a perfect family restaurant.

Tried this gem for the first time a few weeks ago. I loved the atmosphere and dive-y feel of the…read morebar. It has a great outdoor patio. All the employees were very kind. I loved watching the bartenders make the drinks. It's mesmerizing. We tried the Koji Popcorn Chicken, Ezzo Pizza Dumplings, Seasoned Fries, Mama Chien's Dumplings (pork & sweet potato filled). All the food was amazing. I ordered a Kopiko Espresso Martini that I will go back 10x over to have again and again. I would say the only thing I'm not a huge fan of is going up to the bar to order every time you need something. I think they could really thrive using a QR system and/or digital tabs to make that process simpler. Also so you don't have to keep leaving the table. Either way, definitely worth it to check out!