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From Asian dishes to Mexican fiestas, European cuisine to Soul Food…Columbus
has it all! Whether you’re looking to grab a quick bite or indulge
in a delightful culinary experience, you’ll find it here.
Columbus is home to a number of incredibly successful local restaurants.
In addition to the national restaurant chains found here, you taste
buds will be delighted to find a variety of local establishments serving
eclectic menus.
Columbus has the best. It's why Nation's Restaurant News named Columbus
one of the "Top 50 Cities that Sizzle."
Click here to visit the Greater Columbus Convention & Visitors
Bureau to find an interesting place to eat when you're in Columbus
Here is a list of Local Favorites as listed on MSN CitySearch:
Best Barbeque
City Barbeque - Sloppy, crowded and
absolutely delicious
2111 W Henderson Rd
Upper Arlington
(614) 538-8890
Meats are prepared in three big black smokers just beyond the restaurant.
The process takes 18 hours, resulting in pink and flavorful ribs and
other meats. The barbecue sauce is outstanding--mild, sweet and tasty
without being full of vinegar. Be sure to order the corn pudding,
a warm, moist casserole of cornbread mix, corn and butter.
Best Breakfast
First Watch - Variety and dependability
make this corporate breakfast restaurant anything but a snooze
496 S High St
(614) 228-7554
The menu offers everything from egg white omelettes for health nuts
to biscuits and sausage gravy for those who are a little more cavalier
about their cholesterol levels. Somewhere in between, you'll find
Sonoran Frittatas, salsa omelettes and fresh fruit crepes.
Best BurritoChipotle Mexican Grill
Multiple locations throughout the city
(614)481-0105
The food is decent (not authentic, but still good) take it from a
real live Mexican-American.
Best Cheap Eats
Nancy’s Home Cooking - Cramped,
crowded, cheap and comforting--a classic diner
3133 N High St
(614) 265-9012
Neighbors and OSU students come for cheap eats and friendly conversation
about sports, the community and each other. Breakfast includes anything
a short order grill can offer including a sausage sandwich and French
toast.
Best Chinese
Windchimes Chinese Restaurant
5742 Frantz Road
Dublin
(614) 792-0990
A small intimate setting serving some of the best Chinese around.
Known for the reasonable prices and large portions Windchimes is a
must for any Chinese food lover. Some of their signature dishes are
Spicy Chicken Delight, Mala beef and Lemon Chicken.
Best Cup of Coffee
Cup O’Joe - Masters at creating a clean but quirky, straight-laced
but hip coffeehouse atmosphere
Multiple Locations
(614) 221-1563
Multiple roasts are brewed daily and ranked according to their strength.
All the usual lattes, mochas and cappuccinos are also available and
made with Stauf's coffee. Cup O' Joe is a dessert house, so there
are plenty of sweets.
Best Hamburger
Thurman Café - One of the most
well-loved nightspots in the German Village area
183 Thurman Ave
(614) 443-1570
The fare here is reasonably priced, and you'll need a pretty healthy
appetite to polish off one of the astoundingly huge, juicy burgers.
Best Italian
Buca Di Beppo - Like food in a cartoon, everything at this Italian
chain is larger-than-life
343 N Front St
(614) 621-3287
Everything is served in huge, family-style portions, so bring friends.
The meatballs are softball-sized; the tasty Caesar salad can feed
at least six.
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Spaghetti Warehouse - Meatballs, fortune-tellers, dinner theater and
a trolley car--all under one roof
397 W Broad St
(614) 464-0143
If you like your Italian cuisine devoid of garlic and spices, this
is the place to go. Otherwise, just soak up the atmosphere and feed
the kids. They can't help but enjoy the restaurant's nutty nostalgia.
Best Mexican Food
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant - A
good choice if you're craving Mexican food or just a casual place
to eat
3230 Olentangy River Rd
(614) 261-0900
You won't find any nouveau-fusion cuisine, but that's not why you're
here--this is a refried beans kind of place. And the refried beans
are tasty, as are the tacos, enchiladas, burritos, chalupas, tamales
and fajitas. Sauces are savory, and spices are generally medium-strength.
Best Pizza
Bexley Pizza Plus - The least pretentious
gourmet pizza you'll ever have
2540 E Main St
Bexley
(614) 237-3305
A fresh handmade crust is part of what makes this pizza so good. Thick
and chewy, it's topped with tangy sauce and real cheese. Choose from
combinations such as the chicken cacciatora, with chicken breast,
roma tomatoes, green peppers, onions and fresh garlic.
Best Romantic Restaurant
The Refectory - Representing the purist
tradition in French cuisine, this is a perennial favorite among
elite diners
1092 Bethel Rd
(614) 451-9774
Chef de cuisine Richard Blondin specializes in wild game preparations...every
dish is a showpiece. Signature entrees include a rack of baby New
Zealand lamb roasted in a savory crust, homemade pate and ostrich
tenderloin wrapped in double-smoked bacon. From the attentive service
to the pristinely prepared dishes, this restaurant is consistently
lauded locally and regionally.
Best Steak
Hyde Park Grille - These local upscale
steak houses have loads more character and charm than the national
chains
1615 Old Henderson Rd
(614) 442-3310
The steaks are done creatively with recipes garnered from Ohio sports
celebs. OSU football coach John Cooper's signature steak is topped
with roasted garlic cloves and mushrooms. The Browns' Bernie Kosar
may lay claim to the house favorite--a big fillet topped with lobster
meat and served in bordelaise sauce. Side dishes go way beyond baked
potatoes.
Best Sushi
Haiku - Grab a bite and feel poetic at this Asian bistro
800 N High St
(614) 294-8168
In this lively arts and nightlife district, Haiku has quickly become
a destination for young sushi seekers, but anyone who likes to try
novel Asian dishes should come here. Noodles are a specialty, served
15 different ways in sauces or broth. Recipes draw from Vietnam, China,
Thailand and Japan.
Best Vegetarian Food
Dragonfly - Daring and exotic vegetarian
cuisine
247 King Ave
(614) 298-9986
Entrees at lunch and dinner are all good; notables include tempura
yams, jerk vegetable pizza, seitan barbecue and "dragon licked"
nigiri tofu. At brunch, order the crepes, rice pudding or deli plate.
To give your meal a perfect finish, try the featured ice cream or
sorbet, even if that day's special sounds peculiar--it's guaranteed
to be amazing.
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