Columbus: Restaurants

This dining guide for the downtown Columbus area has been developed with the SMH guests in mind. It is certainly not exhaustive but hopefully gives attendees a variety of some of the best options in the vicinity – from breakfast to dinner with varying price points. We have included a good number of walkable options, especially for lunch. Luckily, the downtown Hilton is in a wonderful location for just that. The guide is arranged in recognized districts in the downtown area, starting with those closest to the Hilton. It is highly recommended that whatever your dinner choice or price point, look it up on Open Table and make reservations if possible well in advance-even before you arrive in Columbus. Columbus is a foodie town and weekends are very popular in all these areas. With so many wonderful restaurants, you certainly don’t want to miss out on the chance to try out as many as possible.

Welcome to Columbus and Bon Appétit!

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DINING INSIDE THE HILTON
Hilton Hotel, 401 N. High St
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily

PROVISIONS ON HIGH (Lobby Level)
Cafe and quick-grab snacks, open 6 am to 4 pm daily

GALLERIE BAR (Second Floor)
Open-concept bar in a lovely atrium. Drinks all day (including coffee and tea), dinner menu and extensive wine list

GALLERIE BISTRO
Chef Bill Glover heads up the French-inspired restaurant inside the Hilton.
Menus for Gallerie Bar and Gallerie Bistro available on the Hilton’s website

 

DINING NEAREST HILTON HOTEL
All locations walkable from Hilton

NORTH MARKET-Best option for a close, quick lunch
From Hilton: 4 minute walk
59 Spruce St
Website:  northmarket.com
Cuisine: Various
Price: $
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9am – 7pm; Sunday and Monday 10am – 5pm
Located in the heart of Columbus, the North Market Building features local vendors and restaurants in a gourmet market atmosphere. World flavors including Italian, Asian, Vietnamese, Mediterranean, Mexican as well as barbecue, southern, American, and Jeni’s ice cream. See website for market map for easier location of restaurants listed below.

HOT CHICKEN TAKEOVER
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: hotchickentakeover.com     Order online available
Cuisine: Southern
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch daily 11am-3pm
Nashville’s signature spicy fried chicken made its way to Columbus via breakout fast-casual concept Hot Chicken Takeover. The former takeout window now has permanent roots inside the North Market. Diners can choose from four levels of spicy chicken, with comfort food sides like mac and cheese and coleslaw, plus all the tea you can drink. Expect a bit of a wait and friendly service. Or order online for grab and go.

SAREFINO’S
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: pastarianorthmarket.com   Order online available
Cuisine: Pizza
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily; dinner Tuesday-Friday
If you want the kind of pizza described by our East Coast Customers as “the best pie in town”, visit our North Market location right next to Pastaria Seconda and try a slice. We hand toss every pizza and serve it pie shaped by the slice daily. Favorites include pepperoni, cheese, and a mouthwatering veggie pizza with spinach, artichokes, and roasted red peppers. You can also call and order a whole pie for pickup.

TASTE OF BELGIUM
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: authenticwaffle.com             Order online available.
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday-Friday; breakfast and lunch Saturday; lunch Sunday; closed Monday
Taste of Belgium draws on its Belgian heritage to create a one-of-a-kind, Belgian-inspired, locally infused culinary experience. This North Market resident is well known for their fresh, made-to-order waffles, sweet and savory crepes, and baguette sandwiches.

HUBERT’S POLISH KITCHEN
North Market
59 Spruce St
Cuisine: European
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch daily; dinner Tuesday-Friday
A large counter-order operation in the North Market serving authentic, made-from-scratch Polish food. Polish cuisine, with kielbasa, Pierogi and sauerkraut balls.

JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: jenis.com
Cuisine: Coffee & Desserts
Price: $
Hours: Open for dessert daily
This is where Jeni began making the ice creams that the New York Times called “worth the drive to Ohio” and Time magazine called “the best in America.” Jeni’s creative and seasonal ice cream flavors are renowned across the nation. We recommend the Salty Caramel ice cream, ice cream sundaes, and ice cream sandwiches. Expensive for ice cream, but worth the price.

MARKET AND BOAR
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: barrelboar.com
Cuisine: Barbecue
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Friday, lunch Saturday-Monday.
Market & Boar is an express version of Barrel & Boar, featuring locally smoked Ohio BBQ and made-from-scratch side dishes. Love and craftsmanship have been used to create the finest smoked meats in central Ohio since 1983. Barbecue fare, with pulled chicken, pulled pork, and beef brisket sandwiches.

FIRDOUS EXPRESS
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: firdousexpress.com
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily; dinner Tuesday-Friday
A North Market Middle Eastern eatery, Firdous Express is known for its authentic Shawarma meat. Greek & Mediterranean, with gyros, hummus, and baklava.

BREZEL
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: brezelpower.com
Cuisine: Pretzel Bakery
Price: $
Hours: Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Brezel is a gourmet pretzel company specializing in hand rolled Bavarian style pretzels and pretzel products in a variety of flavors. If you prefer the classic or something more unique, we’ve got you covered. With 40+ flavors, we make a flavor for every taste bud.

DOS HERMANOS
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: doshermanoscolumbus.com
Cuisine: Mexican
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily, dinner Tuesday-Friday
Dos Hermanos has a true passion for sharing authentic Mexican food. While visiting the North Market you may find us hand rolling and steaming Tamales, scooping fresh avocados for our guacamole, or slow cooking our barbacoa for tacos.

FLAVORS OF INDIA
North Market
59 Spruce St
Cuisine: Indian
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily, dinner Tuesday-Friday
Established in 1991, Flavors of India is one of the oldest vendors in the North Market.  This family-run business will have you feeling like you are a part of the family.  Serving you home-style Northern Indian cuisine made with freshly sourced ingredients each morning, Flavors of India incorporates healthy herbs and spices (turmeric, coriander, ginger, and garlic) in each dish offering truly authentic flavors of India.  Offering Vegan and Gluten-Free options.

NIDA’S SUSHI AND THAI
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: thaionhigh.com
Cuisine: Asian
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily, dinner Tuesday-Friday
Nida includes the best of Thai cuisine, with accents from Japanese, Vietnamese, and Western traditions. From the crisp fresh spring rolls, to the tangy tom yum soup, to the sweet and spicy curries, our kitchen prepares each signature dish with exotic spices and herbs. The sushi bar offers the freshest seafood in both traditional and specialty maki rolls, sashimi, and nigiri.

LITTLE EATER
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: littleeater.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday and Monday 10am-5pm
It is our mission to put vegetables in the center of your plate, honor the work of our Ohio farmers, and support the health of our community. We source the best local ingredients our region has to offer and create produce-inspired dishes to highlight each ingredient in its prime. The result is an ever-changing menu featuring our signature vegetable salads, farm egg quiches and frittatas, sandwiches, crostini, and soups that delivers crave-worthy, feel-good (and outrageously good) food that celebrates each season and brings everyone to the table.

THE ROOST-PARK STREET POULTRY AND GAME
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website:
parkstreetpoultry.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
From bison burgers to wraps and homemade sides that you will crave. Stop by our counter and have the best meats in town prepared in one of our delicious recipes.

PASTARIA
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: pastarianorthmarket.com
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily; dinner Monday-Saturday
This restaurant specializes in true scratch cooking and daily lunch offerings have made many loyal customers. Stop in and try the chicken parmesan, have a enormous slice of 3 cheese lasagna, or for the more sophisticated pallete, try the artichoke and gorgonzola cream sauce! Call to place a take-out order at 614-228-2850. View Pastaria menu on website.

PISTACIA VERA PASTRY KITCHEN
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: pistaciavera.com
Cuisine: Pastries and desserts; French
Price: $
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday and Monday 10am-5pm
Since 2004, Pistacia Vera has been a Columbus destination for hand-crafted pastries and desserts.  Their seasonal menu includes: macarons, croissants, tarts, tortes, cookies and more.  Siblings and co-owners Spencer Budros and Anne Fletcher have been dedicated to bringing their love of classic French pastry technique to their hometown of Columbus.

OMEGA ARTISAN BAKERY
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: omegaartisanbakingoh.com
Cuisine: Artisan Bakery
Price: $
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday and Monday 10am-5pm
Hand-crafted artisan breads, croissant, pretzel rolls, pepperoni rolls, fruited scones, cookies, focaccia and other flatbreads, quiches, tartlets, cakes, pies, and all manner of wonderful pastries

DESTINATION DONUTS
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: destinationdonuts.com
Cuisine: Donuts
Price: $
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday and Monday 10am-5pm
Destination Donuts is a premier artisan donut shop serving hand crafted donuts prepared fresh daily.  All of our delicious donuts & glazes are made from scratch. Winner of Donut Showdown featured on the Cooking Channel.

LAN VIET MARKET
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: lanvietcolumbus.com
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily; dinner Tuesday-Friday
The Le family started Lan Viet Market in 2010 with the desire to bring a part of our culture to our community. From steaming noodle soup (pho), crispy sandwiches (banh mi), refreshing spring rolls, to sizzling noodle and rice bowls; we serve authentic and delicious food that is inspired by the culture and the history of Vietnam. Our food is made to order from the freshest ingredients and has the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and spicy.

STAUF’S COFFEE ROASTERS
North Market
59 Spruce St
Website: staufs.com
Cuisine: Coffee Shop
Price: $
Hours: Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm; Sunday and Monday 10am-5pm
All of the coffees that we offer are roasted by us, by hand, every day. Our profile method of roasting coffee in small batches allows us to concentrate on the best roast and flavor profile for each varietal and origin. You will not experience coffees of higher quality, consistency, or freshness.  We are Columbus’s first micro roaster and we’ll always provide you with the best coffee available.

MOMO GHAR
North Market
59 Spruce St
Cuisine: Asian
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily; dinner Tuesday-Friday
Momo Ghar is well known for their MOMOs which are Himalayan dumplings filled with meat and/or vegetables. All items on their menu are fresh and handmade from scratch including their spicy sauces. In addition to MOMOs, Momo Ghar serves a selection of fresh side dishes such as Baara, a Nepali cake made of lentil, Chhoila set, a traditional dish from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, featuring spicy grilled chicken, black-eyed peas and crispy rice, and Milk Tea which is a British blend tea with milk and sugar that is very popular in Nepal.

 

COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER-SOUTH CAFÉ AND MARKETPLACE-LEVEL 1
Located across the street/across the elevated walkway from the Hilton Hotel (once you enter convention center from the Hilton, make your way to the main concourse on level 1 and follow signs leading to your right/south to the South Café food court and marketplace). There you will find convenient dining and shopping without leaving the building. The shops offer a variety of items such as specialty gifts, souvenirs, collectibles, and greeting cards. The South Café & Marketplace has a wide selection of quick menu items as well as snacks. It’s a lunchtime hotspot for local business people. Options include:

  • CHARLEY’S STEAKERY-$      A Columbus original, Charley’s specializes in freshly grilled Phillysteak sandwiches, hand-cut fries, and lemonade.
  • DONATO’S PIZZA-$    A commitment to quality, freshness and value since 1963. Award-winning dough. Piles of Pepperoni. Family recipe sausage. Premium cheese. Fresh, hand-cut veggies. Gluten free options.
  • MYKONOS GYROS-$    Experience a taste of Greece in Columbus, specializing in Greek entrees, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
  • SIAM EXPRESS-$    Siam Express offers a variety of Asian entrees, soups, and sushi.
  • SUBWAY-$    Serving a variety of subs and sandwiches.
  • FAME’S DINER-$    Sample a variety of daily specials featuring fresh grilled sandwiches, soups, bagel sandwiches, salads, and Indian cuisine, along with breakfast items served anytime.
  • CHICKEN ‘N EGGS-$ From breakfast items to rotisserie and fried chicken along with pot pies, don’t take time debating which came first, enjoy all their poultry items.
  • VELVET CAFÉ AND ICE CREAM-$ Serving sandwiches and various lunch specials as well as ice cream.
  • STARBUCKS COFFEE
  • JAVA’S CYBER ESPRESSO BAR
  • NIELSEN’S CONVENIENCE STORE-Offering a variety of convenience items such as cards and gifts, books and magazines, as well as snacks and cold beverages.

 

MARTINI MODERN ITALIAN
445 N. High St., right next door to Hilton on corner of N. High St and Vine
Website: martinimodernitalian.com
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$
Hours: Open daily at 4pm for dinner and drinks; dinner reservations suggested
A vibrant, high energy dining experience, Martini Modern Italian is where timeless and innovative dining intersect, blending contemporary Italian style with classic Italian influence. Dine in a cosmopolitan glow with downtown design and metropolitan energy. Our talented chefs have created a menu featuring creative interpretations of classic Italian dishes. Our pasta is made-from-scratch, our mozzarella is hand-pulled to order and we use only the freshest ingredients

KOOMA SUSHI RESTAURANT
37 Vine St, Located behind Martini’s Modern Italian
Website: koomacolumbus.com
Cuisine: Sushi
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner
Sleek and upscale sushi spot near the North Market serving a variety of creative sushi rolls. Japanese cuisine, with Kooma roll, Buckeye roll and spicy tuna roll, tempura, & hibachi dishes presented in an intimate, low-lit setting.

BAREBURGER
463 N. High St, 1 block from Hilton
Website: barburger.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $
Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner
Located one block from the Hilton, this is the first Midwest location of a Brooklyn-based micro-chain known for organic burgers with a choice of proteins beyond just beef (think bison, ostrich, elk and wild boar), plus sandwiches, sliders and milkshakes.


BARLEY’S BREWING COMPANY ALE HOUSE NO. 1

467 N. High St, 1 block from Hilton
Website: barleysbrewing.com
Cuisine: Pub Grub
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily; late night Friday-Saturday
One block from the Hilton, this microbrewery offers an expansive selection of brews, which can be enjoyed at the hand-carved, century-old mahogany bar. American cuisine, with Mile-High Nachos, Kobe blue burger, wraps, and sandwiches. Site of the Graduate Student Reception on Friday evening.

DENMARK COCKTAIL LOUNGE/SECRET CELLAR WINE SHOP AND BAR
463 N. High St, 1 block from Hilton
Website: denmarkonhigh.com
Cuisine: Small Plates
Price: $$
Hours: Opens at 5pm
A European-style cocktail bar focusing on vintage and modern drinks, craft Ohio beers, and seasonal small plates. Drinks are somewhat pricey, but no one makes them better. Located on the second floor of the Yankee on High building. Head downstairs to the basement level to snag a bottle of wine and cheese at the sister wine shop and bar, The Secret Cellar.

 

SHORT NORTH
This signature area of Columbus follows High Street from the Hilton Hotel northward and is walkable in most cases

BLACK POINT RESTAURANT PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND SEAFOOD
570 N. High St
Website: blackpointrestaurant.com
Cuisine: Seafood and steak
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for dinner daily, with later hours on Friday and Saturday
A visually dramatic upscale restaurant on the Short North Cap, Hyde Park Group’s newest creation highlights seafood while maintaining the chain’s high standards.

FORNO KITCHEN + BAR
721 N. High St
Website: fornoshortnorth.com
Cuisine: Pizza
Price: $$
Hours: Open for dinner until midnight daily, open later Friday and Saturday; Saturday/Sunday Brunch
Located in a historic building in the Short North, this restaurant features pizza, sandwiches and shareable appetizers, plus house-made cocktails that make use of a heated-stone oven in the center of the kitchen.

HUBBARD BAR AND GRILLE
793 N. High St
Website: hubbardgrille.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for dinner 4-10pm Tuesday-Sunday
Hubbard’s specializes in upscale takes on down-home and down-South-type dishes made with organic and local-ingredients. Contemporary American cuisine, with homemade cornbread, Cajun spiced red snapper, and braised BBQ ribs.

HYDE PARK PRIME STEAKHOUSE
569 N. High St
Website: hydeparkrestaurants.com
Cuisine: Steakhouses
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for dinner daily
The prime beef tempts tongues at this high-end eatery on the Cap. Steakhouse cuisine, with filet mignon, New York strip, seafood, and surf-and-turf combinations.

MARCELLA’S RISTORANTE
615 N. High St
Website: marcellasrestaurant.com
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$
Hours: Open for dinner daily
Cameron Mitchell’s Italian bistro is fast-paced and always packed, which suits its bold-flavored and affordable food. Italian cuisine, with Penne Alla Arrabiatta, Gnocchi Con Bolognese, and Veal Marsala.

HARVEY AND ED’S
698 N. High St
Website: harveyandeds.com
Cuisine: Contemporary Delicatessen
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner; brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Harvey & Ed’s is a lively eatery inspired by the classic New York delicatessen and its hand-crafted roots passed down through generations. The chef-driven menu will feature traditional deli “noshes” with a contemporary twist, focusing on fresh ingredients, simple preparations and familial hospitality. Menu favorites include chopped liver, matzo ball soup, potato latkes, popular deli sandwiches, house smoked
fish towers, and a broad range of chef-inspired entrees.

THE EAGLE FOOD AND BEER
790 N. High St
Website: eaglerestaurant.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
We start with cage free, free roaming, all-natural Amish chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. It’s got a little kick and is served with our house-made hot honey. But we don’t stop there – salads, sandwiches and Southern-style sides grace our menu, craft beer flows through our taps, and Blues music pumps through our speakers. At The Eagle, it’s all about flying right, eating bird, and curing the Blues.

THE GUILD HOUSE
624 N. High St
Website: theguildhousecolumbus.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday; brunch and dinner on weekends
Our culinary team, or “culinary guild,” is proud to debut The Guild House, an artisan eatery featuring creative American cuisine available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We proudly source locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Our chefs collaborate to create seasonal offerings that are regionally and globally inspired, all with artistic technique in an energetic and inviting space.

THE HAPPY GREEK RESTAURANT AND PUB
660 N. High St
Website: happygreek.com
Cuisine: Greek and Mediterranean
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Our menu includes award-winning Gyros, hummus, moussaka, pastitsio, lamb, seafood, deluxe salads and vegetarian entrees. The full-service bar offers a wide selection of Greek plus other wines and liquors, domestic and imported beers, martinis and coffee drinks. The Happy Greek serves four types of baklava. No wonder it’s so cheery.

LEMONGRASS FUSION BISTRO
641 N. High St
Website: lemongrassfusion.com
Cuisine: Asian
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
You’ll find Asian fusion and sushi at this casual yet refined Short North spot. Asian cuisine, with Seafood Rangoon, Monsoon Shrimp, Seared Cajun Scallops, and BBQ Eel sushi rolls.

THE PEARL RESTAURANT TAVERN OYSTER ROOM
641 N. High St
Website: thepearlcolumbus.com
Cuisine: Gastropub
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for dinner daily; brunch Saturday and Sunday
Restaurateur Cameron Mitchell created this tavern-meets-oyster-bar in the heart of the Short North with a throwback vibe, craft beers, and barrel-aged cocktails.

THE ROSSI BAR AND KITCHEN
895 N. High St
Website: rossibarandkitchen.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for dinner and late night daily
Popular Short North hot spot serving inventive food and drinks. American cuisine, with the Rossi Burger, New England Lobster Roll, and Pork and Beans.

NORTHSTAR CAFE
951 N. High St
Website: thenorthstarcafe.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Northstar’s imaginative menu has a healthful emphasis on organic ingredients, with vegetarian and vegan options. American cuisine, highly recommended Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash and Cloud Nine Ricotta Pancakes. Custom housemade sodas (like Orange Cream and Ginger Ale) and select cocktails also available.

NIDA’S THAI ON HIGH
976 N. High St
Website: thaionhigh.com
Cuisine: Thai
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch Monday-Friday; dinner Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday
A quirky, modern Short North eatery that offers a mix of traditional and Thai trendy dishes.

BAKERSFIELD TACOS
733 N. High St
Website: bakersfieldtacos.com
Cuisine: Mexican street food, tequila and whiskey
Price: $
Hours: 11am-12am
New chain Mexican — try the Short Rib Queso or the Esquitas, and the Pineapple Margaritas with agave and fresh lime.

 

ARENA DISTRICT
Centered around Nationwide Arena, walkable from Hilton

 

BOSTON’S GOURMET PIZZA
191 W. Nationwide Blvd
Website: bostons.com
Cuisine: Pizza
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
This sports bar specializes in pizzas, but the huge menu includes all the expected munchies. Pub grub, with pizzas, appetizers, and subs.

GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY
401 N. Front St
Website: gordonbiersch.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
Good food and in-house brewed beer within a block of Nationwide Arena. American cuisine, with Kobe Sliders, steaks, sesame tuna, and Gorgonzola bone-in Ribeye.

MAX & ERMA’S
55 E. Nationwide Blvd
Website: maxandermas.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
Homegrown chain with an eclectic feel, quirky artifacts, and local paraphernalia. Delicious all-American food and friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere the whole neighborhood can enjoy. American cuisine, with sandwiches, pastas, and gourmet burgers

NADA
220 W. Nationwide Blvd
Website:  eatdrinknada.com
Cuisine: Mexican
Price: $$
Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner
The fiesta is still going strong at the Arena District expansion of Cincinnati’s vibrant Mexican-inspired eatery. Known for inventive dishes and a lively atmosphere, this 220-seat iteration of Nada doesn’t disappoint with bold colors and patterns. Familiar and fun fare, like Mexican Mac N’ Cheese, pork belly tacos, and cracked potato fries, and several signature cocktails on tap, as well as a hearty tequila selection.

RODIZIO GRILL BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
125 W. Nationwide Blvd
Website: rodiziogrill.com
Cuisine: Steakhouses
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily; Reservations recommended
Brazilian steakhouse restaurant serving dishes featuring featuring over a dozen rotisserie-grille meats & signature items served right at your table by Rodizio gauchos including beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and seafood. Gourmet salads, hot side dishes, desserts, and specialty cocktails.

 

SUNNY STREET CAFE
277 W. Nationwide Blvd
Website: sunnystreetcafe.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $
Hours: Open for breakfast and lunch daily
For breakfast and lunch, dine-in or carry-out, Sunny Street Café is your neighborhood destination for fresh, wholesome food and friendly service daily. Breakfast favorites served all day. Family fare, with three-egg omelets, Sausage Benedict, and pancakes.

 

TED’S MONTANA GRILL
191 W. Nationwide Blvd
Website: tedsmontanagrill.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
Our restaurant represents classic saloons of the 19th century where cattlemen and land barons found a little relaxation after a hard day’s work. We’ve re-introduced bison to America’s table and in doing so created a market for this protein-rich, nutrient-dense meat. Bison is the cornerstone of our menu of American cuisine, with burgers, steaks, and seafood, with a commitment to local growers and sustainability.

 

BD’s MONGOLIAN BARBECUE
295 Marconi Blvd
Website: gomongo.com
Cuisine: Asian
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
Create-your-own stir-fry. Asian cuisine, with rice bowls and stir-fry dishes.

 

BUCA DI BEPPO
343 N. Front St
Website: bucadibeppo.com
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
Southern Italian dishes served family-style designed for sharing. Small serves 3 and large serves 5. Italian cuisine, with chicken cacciatore, spaghetti and meatballs, and daily specials.

 

BAR LOUIS
504 N. Park St
Website: barlouis.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch, dinner, and late night daily
This hangout, a favorite for young professionals. American cuisine, with sliders, quesadillas, and burgers.

 

BBR COLUMBUS-BEER, BURGERS, ROCK
106 Vine St
Website: bbrcolumbus.com
Cuisine: Pub Grub
Price: $$
Hours: Open for dinner and late night daily; lunch Sunday
Rock-themed Arena District sports bar. Pub grub, with burgers, small plates, wings, and salads.

 

BROTHERS BAR AND GRILL
477 Park St
Website: brothersbar.com
Cuisine: Pub Grub
Price: $
Hours: Open for dinner and late night Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday
Bustling Arena District sports bar with a dance floor and Top-40 music. American cuisine, with burgers, appetizers, and wings.

 

PARK STREET CANTINA-FOOD, DRINKS AND DANCING
491 N. Park St
Website: parkstcantina.com
Cuisine: Mexican
Price: $$
Hours: Open for dinner and late night Monday-Saturday; brunch and late night Sunday
The Arena District’s popular spot for Mexican cuisine, with tacos, burritos, and pizza. We feature an outdoor patio, sports bar, and most noteworthy, a tequila bar, and a whiskey bar which are tops in Ohio, with over 400 various tequilas and whiskeys to choose from.

 

THREE LEGGED MARE
401 N. Front St
Website: threeleggedmare.com
Cuisine: Irish & British Pubs
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch, dinner and late night daily
A full-fledged Irish-themed pub with traditional dishes and extensive whiskey and Scotch lists. Irish and British cuisine, with Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, and corned beef rolls. If you like your darts, pub trivia, rugby and futbol (soccer) then this is your place. With over 15 televisions and two giant projection screens, you’re sure not to miss a moment of your favorite team’s game.

 

OTHER DOWNTOWN DINING

Check addresses on Google Maps-not all are walkable from Hilton

LATITUDE 41
50 N. Third St, on the corner of Third and Gay Streets, in the Renaissance Hotel
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Celebrating the Columbus, Ohio organic, farm-to-table culinary scene, our innovative restaurant serves delicious American cuisine that highlights seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and naturally raised meats, poultry and seafood.

 

M at MIRANOVA
2 Miranova Place
Website: matmiranova.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$$$
Hours: Open for dinner Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday; reservations recommended
When you walk into M, Cameron Mitchell’s marquee South Beach-inspired restaurant and bar, you’re surrounded by beauty. A lovely perspective of Downtown Columbus. A scenic outdoor terrace overlooking the Scioto riverfront. A dramatically lit bar. Artfully plated dishes of eclectic American cuisine, influenced by flavors of Europe and the Pacific Rim. All enhanced by impeccable service, superb craft cocktails and a wine list considered to be one of the nation’s best.

 

MILESTONE 229
229 Civic Center Dr, on the riverfront
Website: milestone229.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sunday
Milestone 229 fills a niche on the Scioto Mile: a lively and unpretentious place to eat and enjoy spectacular views of Downtown coupled with classic American fare. The restaurant features elevated comfort food from a scratch-kitchen with the finest and freshest ingredients. Both our menu and staff are focused on providing you with a premier dining experience. In addition to our main menu, we offer vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options.

 

MITCHELL’S STEAKHOUSE-DOWNTOWN
45 N. Third St
Website: mitchellssteakhouse.com
Cuisine: Steakhouses
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for lunch Monday-Friday; dinner daily; reservations recommended
Cameron Mitchell’s Steakhouse is an award-winning steakhouse offering the best steak, seafood, and wine in their communities. Choose your favorite cut from our wide selection of prime steaks that are aged to perfection. Our housemade side dishes don’t just complement, they wow. Our wine list, featuring 200 of the world’s finest labels, has earned the Wine Spectator award of excellence in recent years.

 

OLIVER’S ON LYNN ALLEY
26 N. High St.
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner
A part of the FAB Dining group is all about burgers, steaks and bourbon. The menu’s tone is a mash-up of bar food classics and Southern and South-of-the-Border flavors with burgers made with short rib. Behind the bar, find 50 bourbons, plus a handful of house-infused and barrel aged flavors including styles like mint, walnut tobacco and fig and vanilla.

 

PIZZA RUSTICA
17 S. High St.
Website: pizzarustica-columbus.com
Cuisine: Pizza
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday
Dine-in and delivery of authentic in-house made Roman style pizzas, calzones, subs, salads, desserts, and appetizers.

 

RISHI SUSHI KITCHEN & BAR
114 N. Third St.
Website: rishicolumbus.com
Cuisine: Asian
Price: $$
Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner
Rishi Sushi is a modern and playful split-level restaurant with an open kitchen and sushi bar. Now some of the best sushi in Columbus is combined with an east Asian inspired menu featuring specialties from a variety of regions. Specializes in sushi, Asian-style burgers and fresh ramen with house-made broth and vegan options available, too. Adding spins to American classics, like sweet potatoes fried in tempura batter, kimchee pancakes topped with mozzarella and burgers seasoned with Asian spices. We have a large selection of Asian inspired cocktails, sake, and Japanese whiskey. Our wine menu features a wide variety of wines chosen to pair perfectly with our sushi and Asian menu.

 

SI SENOR
72 E. Lynn Alley
Website: sisenorcolumbus.com
Cuisine: Latin American
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch daily; order online and Grubhub delivery available
This Peruvian-style sandwich shop adds Latin style to familiar America lunchtime staples. Latin cuisine, with the Chicarron Peruano, Jumping Beef sandwich, and Tres Leches for dessert.

 

THE BOAT HOUSE AT CONFLUENCE PARK
679 W. Spring St
Website: boathouserestaurantoh.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for dinner daily
At the confluence of the Olentangy and Scioto rivers sits Columbus’ most unique dining experience: The Boat House at Confluence Park. Bustling by day with a buoyant combination of city life and lush riverbank scenery, and dazzling by night with captivating views of the downtown skyline, the Boat House Restaurant offers unmatched views, inventive cuisine, and that unmistakable breezy, boat club feel without the yacht club expense. American cuisine, with Arborio Crusted Calamari, Confluence Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade, Broiled Crab Cakes, and Grilled New York Strip.

 

WOLF’S RIDGE BREWING AND RESTAURANT
215 N 4th St
Website: wolfsridgebrewing.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $$
Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday for lunch and dinner; brunch on Saturday and Sunday brunch
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing is a family-owned and operated craft brewery and restaurant located in downtown Columbus. Stop by our Dining Room for a new American-inspired menu featuring the finest quality seasonal ingredients, or our Tap Room, with 20 WRB beers rotating on draft, happy hour every day.

 

BUCKEYE BOURBON HOUSE
36 East Gay St, inside the Residence Inn by Marriott
Website: buckeyebourbonhouse.com
Cuisine: Pub Grub
Price: $$$
Hours: Open 4 pm-2 am most days; opens at noon on Saturday
At Buckeye Bourbon House, we embrace America’s spirit by offering rare, hard to find bourbons and whiskeys. Enjoy time with friends by enjoying a bourbon, signature craft cocktail or barrel aged cocktail. Let Buckeye Bourbon House ravish your senses with the finest spirits, house made syrups and locally sourced ingredients. With over 50 curated bourbons and whiskeys, chances are we have a brown you haven’t experienced before. All the bourbons, scotches and whiskeys are available as full pours and tastes, so you can experience the unique layers of flavors of each one.

 

GRANDVIEW
On the western edge of downtown but not walkable from Hilton

 

HOFBRÄUHAUS COLUMBUS
800 Goodale Blvd
Website: hofbrauhauscolumbus.com
Cuisine: German
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily 11 am to 11 pm; Thursdays 11 am to 12 am; Friday and Saturday 11 am to 1 am
Affiliated with the original Hofbrauhaus in Munich, this large brewpub serves German-style comfort food from sausages to schnitzel along with huge steins of house-brewed beer. It doesn’t get more authentic than this unless you’re in Munich.

 

COLUMBUS FISH MARKET-GRANDVIEW
1245 Olentangy River Rd
Website: mitchellsfishmarket.com
Cuisine: Seafood
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
One of the top seafood restaurants in the city.  As you enter the restaurant, you will notice our commitment to freshness all around you: it’s there in the raw bar, the open kitchen, the fish case displaying Today’s Catch and our customized cutting room. We serve the freshest and finest seafood from the world’s great fisheries, and our seafood expertise means we know the ideal species to source depending on region, season and weather. After the day’s catch arrives, we inspect every piece to ensure it meets our standards for world-class quality, then cut and prepare everything in-house.  Much more than a meal, it will be one of your fondest dining experiences.

 

HISTORIC GERMAN VILLAGE
Just south of I-70 on the edge of downtown-not walkable from Hilton

BARCELONA RESTAURANT
263 E. Whittier St
Website: barcelonacolumbus.com
Cuisine: Spanish
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday; dinner Saturday and Sunday
From its high-ceilinged, bricked interior to its romantic patio to its delectable menu, Barcelona is one of the premier spots in Columbus. Tucked away in historic German Village – an authentic global dining experience awaits. Inspired by seaside sangria and a walk on the Ramblas, Barcelona is a culinary fusion of metropolitan chic & Old World European charm. Spanish cuisine, with Paella, fresh seafood and tapas.

MICHAEL’S BISTRO AND BAR
595 S. Third St
Website: gmichaelsbistroandbar.com
Cuisine: American
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for dinner daily
Historic German Village eatery Michael’s Bistro & Bar seasonal menus are inspired by the South’s “low-country” flair. Each dish is innovative with its unique ingredients and preparations. You and your guests will feel comfortable in our often described as “relaxed-upscale restaurant” atmosphere. American cuisine, with Pan-Seared Jumbo Scallops and Braised Short Ribs.

 

LINDEY’S
169 E. Beck St
Website: lindeys.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday; brunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday
Well on its way to becoming an American institution, this upscale German Village restaurant with Upper East Side New York flair is a dinner favorite. That’s no doubt due to its classic and consistently good fine-dining fare and lush patio.

 

BREWERY DISTRICT
South of I-70 on the edge of downtown but not walkable from Hilton

 

BASIL THAI
460 S. Front St.
Website: basilcolumbus.com
Cuisine: Thai
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner daily
Nestled in the vintage, yet modern, Brewery District is Basil’s restaurant offering signature Thai dishes, a full bar, and a covered outdoor patio-the perfect spot to gather with family and friends.

 

AREPAZO TAPAS BAR & GRILL
515 South High St.
Website: elarepazolatingrill.com
Cuisine: Authentic South American cuisine
Price: $
Hours: Open for lunch Monday-Saturday
Popular spot serving Colombian and Venezuelan favorites — and don’t skip the spicy cilantro sauce. South American cuisine, with arepas, Tilapia Latina, and fried plantains.

 

BRICK
520 S. Front St.
Website: brickamericankitchen.com
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday; dinner Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday
Brick embraces the Old World charm of the historic Brewery District, located south of downtown Columbus. Featuring American fare, handcrafted cocktails, shuffleboard, and one of the most unique event spaces in Columbus, there’s something here for everyone. The stonewalled setting gives the space wine-cave-like charm, while red and black accents and chandeliers add a contemporary flair.

 

TONY’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE
16 W. Beck St, at the corner of South High and Beck
Website: tonysitalian.net
Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Friday; dinner Saturday; closed Sunday
The Italian-grotto decor hasn’t changed in years, and neither has the interesting blend of traditional and modern Italian-American food. Italian cuisine, with lasagna, Tony’s Fettuccine with Seafood, salmon primavera, and chicken parmesan.

 

WESTIES GASTROPUB
940 S. Front St
Website: westies614.com
Cuisine: Gastropub
Price: $$
Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner, with later hours on Friday and Saturday
The huge gastropub in the Brewery District is divided into two spaces — the restaurant-bar side where friends and families nosh on upscale bar food (pierogi, pizza, wings), and the four-season patio in the back with a bar, TVs, four-sided fireplace and dozens of craft beers.