50 Best American Restaurants near Grandview Heights

“Very nice establishment!! We have always walked by, wondering what those great smells were a part of, now we know, met some friends there who were regulars and the food was delicious. Service was great, never had to ask for a refill of water or wine.“

“Left here very impressed with food, story and art. Amazing people, super interesting owner. They let your tour in back kitchen when you come. Should give this place 7 stars, best meal I've had in the past decade. Best lobster bisque I've had. Foie Gras to die for. Great beef wellington. Drinks were great too. I was a bit floored to start with when they were giving me a tour, Chef Hubert was private Chef to the King of Spain for four years. Pretty epic connections, apparently Charlie Trotter worked here for a time and a few chefs have Alinea ties. Apparently some big names come here, Warren Buffett closed the deal to buy RR engines and the Ohio gov is a regular. I've never said this about a restaurant before but I was very impressed by the art. Salvador Dali, Chahuli and some awesome new age stuff I'm not familiar with.“

“Tequila, mezcal and bourbon? Well, you are off to a good start already! Nice lineup of tacos. Plastic chairs really take away from the comfort and look. Are you shooting for a hip Grandview experience or a neighborhood dive? Agave and Rye seems to have one foot in each camp... and it doesn't seem to feel like it's completely put together yet. Give it time, maybe.“

“Missy did a fantastic job!“

“Outstanding isn’t a strong enough word for the food and service. Incredible experience and likely the best dining experience that I’ve ever had in Columbus. Only complaint was the temperature in the restaurant. We were freezing for the entire two hours that we were in there.“

“Our dining experience was exceptional! We were celebrating our anniversary. Joy was our server, and she provided us excellent service. She was professional, attentive and cheerful. Our compliments to the chef. Our food was outstanding. We were provided a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary. We always have a wonderful evening when dining at Cameron's American Bistro.“

“We had dinner last night at Lindey's to celebrate my daughter's graduation from OSU. There were 8 of us, including 2 teenagers, and everyone loved their dinner, drinks and dessert. Our waitress Megan was very helpful with any questions we had! We highly recommend Lindey's!“

“A wonderful date night experience with attentive service, large portions and delicious food.“

“We went on a tour here to learn about how they make their spirits. The tour was great, and our guide Maggie was very informative while being casual and easy to talk to. I would love to go back and meet their spirit master Adam. Prices are average compared to other places in Columbus. Vodka and gin are very affordable without tasting cheap. Only negative is there isn’t much parking. Overall I am more than satisfied with my experience here. Can’t wait for the bourbon to be released!!“

“I don't understand why the dj gives up after the caberaet show. It's like they're trying to drive out the crowd so they can pack up early and still get paid a full night. I'm going to assume complacency from being the resident without competition for to many years. Both friday and Saturdays dj's are guilty of this. Ivan (RDJr), I'm told you read comments, pay attention. Your bartenders and VIP hostesses are suffering because of this. Everything else is absolutely amazing. Hate to see Michelle go. Best spot in Columbus period overall. Fix this and get a full nights revenue from that liquor license I'm sure isn't cheap.“

“The gyro omelette is highly recommended and will not disappoint. The hash browns were as crispy as you imagine hash browns should b. Will definitely come back to this diner one day.Service is great as well and sitting at the bar is fun experience.“

“The food and the service. Both are great.“

“My friend and I traveled from Mansfield, Ohio to go the Titanic The Artifact Exhibition and we stopped to try the New BBQ Pastrami and we were both impressed. Clint, Kyle, and the entire Hoggy’s team are very friendly. I highly recommend going to Hoggy’s if you haven’t. We will definitely be back next time we are in Columbus.“

“Beautiful time! It felt good to be out again. It’s been a while!“

“wonderful place and even better folks that work and run the place. Very thankful of the way they helped my wife and I..“

“Everything is so good and the staff is really friendly“

“Super tasty! Lots of delicious options.“

“Here, I thought this was just another american diner. I just wanted something local to eat. I wasn't expecting the mexican american cuban combo. Seriously, french toast bites, a breakfast burrito, and plantains! They put real fruit on the french toast. I love it. The place was packed, and it should be. I drive truck, and out of the many places I've been around the country, this diner is a real gem. Great food. Nice people.“

“Great place. Definitely one of my top five favorites“

“Food was great & the staff went above and beyond to be hospitable. From a glance you wouldn't expect family restaurant style service, but you sure get it! Definitely would recommend.Vegetarian options: The black bean veggie burger is a good option, and they also offer a falafel gyro, or other dishes can be made vegetarian.“

“Great Chef, Great service, great atmosphere. I eat for a living and this definitely a hidden gem. Amazing ambiance in the Cellar where we sat ...... Everything was on point.“

“My first time there was this past Saturday OMG! Delicious food. Excellent service. Friendly and helpful and patient staff. I will be back often.“

“She was very helpful and pleasant“

“The restaurant doesn't put everything that's in the dishes on the menu. I'm not suppose to have corn and the salad I ordered has it even though it's not listed on the menu. The server said that's the case with several items on the menu.“

“We waited 20 minutes beyond our reservation time to get seated, our waitress forgot app. plates, and didn't get utensils so we had to wait after our apps. came to flag her down. We constantly had to flag her for things because she never came to check on us. Food was good, but not up to its usual standard. It was Mother's Day, so I understood it was busy, but it was not up to the higher standard I expected from this restaurant specifically when you're spending the amount of money you spend on a meal there.“

“Amazing food!!! So glad we stopped while in town. So much stuff looked so good on the menu, it was hard to figure out what to order. I loved the s’mores shake, and my buffalo chickn sandwich was the best vegan sandwich I have ever had. Awesome space with a patio, and our waitress Morgan was amazing and so nice! We will be back sometime and I can’t wait.“

“First time eating there after reading so many great reviews. They weren’t wrong. Love the food and friendly service“

“my name is Tony Bussa and I thought the atmosphere was amazing. staff extremely help full. the food was more than good it was exceptional. this place is 5 star.“

“Went there for birthday dinner. The restaurant is adorable and very cozy. Our waitress was great and checked on us the perfect amount. The cocktails were great and the food was great. I want to go back and just get a large salad it was so good“

“Happened upon Grand Day Cafe on a Thursday, late morning. The restaurant is clean, bright and nicely decorated. While a full dining area the acoustics were perfect for a quiet conversation. The host and server were cheerful and pleasant and very attentive, checking in often. I ordered the Chicken Salad Melt on sourdough, which was grilled to perfection. The chicken salad had great flavor and just the right mix of ingredients. I got chips instead of fries and the presentation was inviting and even included a spig of parsley. Coffee was good and my cup stayed full the entire time. Check out their specials of the day board across from the checkout counter. One thing not note is they are a breakfast/lunch venue with limited hours, closing at 2:30 on weekdays and 3:00 on weekends.“

“A great spot for families.“

“Great gluten free options!“

“Great food, excellent staff all for a great price“

“Fantastic burgers and chips! Neat place! We saw this online as we were traveling back home from vacation. So glad we found this gem. Friendly staff as well!“

“We went for a couple drinks and the Smashburger! The wedge salad was enormous and the fried cauliflower was sooo good. Plenty to share. The night was gorgeous and we were able to sit outside. Great service! Thank you!“

“I ordered from Chocolate Cafe for the very first time today…I had the Bacon Avocado and tomato grilled cheese with tomato basil soup and topped it off with the Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake and a Mango Smoothie. Everything was amazing!“

“Jus a great neighborhood place -always has been“

“Love this spot. Very clean and well maintained. Food is excellent - pancakes are consistently a hit which is always a plus from a diner and the conewich is so fun! Biscuits are great too. Prices are reasonable and service is good, super kind and not overly attentive but still present if you need something. It's almost always busy so get there early and be prepared for a short wait if it's after 10 AM on a weekend. Worth it, though!“

“Enjoyed the “Daily Double” - two cheeseburgers and fries. Delish!“

“Went for a weekend breakfast, food was great! The truffle eggs are a must try. It's a flavor and texture bomb! Steak and potatoes were okay. I feel like the steak needs a sauce or something. Easy eggs with it doesn't cut it. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars for service because food took longer than expected. When we arrive at 9:15am, there were not a lot of people but we still waited a bit for our food. Could be better.“

“Just stopped in after a LaCrosse game before heading to Winery. Great biscuits and gravy, blueberry pancake and grabbed some donuts to go. Another reminder to never judge a book by its' cover. Definitely recommend and we will make a point to go whenever we are in the area. Heck...worth the drive when we have time to kill.“

“The environment here is always buzzing and lively, and the staff is always going above and beyond. I go with my friends for casual dinners and drinks at least twice a month, and I've never had a bad experience. I absolutely love the grilled cheese bites with tomato soup, and I love how much the drink menu changes.“

“Very good food!! Great taste and presentation!! Very good service!! Must go!!“

“Great atmosphere, food and service“

“Very seldom do I give 5 stars across the board, but this restaurant is tops, maybe because I'm from the Cincinnati area and the restaurants in Grove City appear to be better. Sorry, no pictures. When they put your food in front of you, it's hard to remember to take a picture before you dive in. Believe it or not, I had salmon at a Steak restaurant and it was good. My wife had a filet and the others had chicken finger plates (4 of us total an a baby). The food was probably 4.5 but the service and atmosphere put us over the top. I hope to return someday.“

“If you haven't been yet, go! Every item we ordered was exceptional. The meat is flavorful and tender, perfectly cooked. The menu has an array of options that are carefully crafted, visually appealing, and full of flavor. The service is exceptional. The atmosphere is great as well, with an open kitchen concept. You can see the wood grill and, wow, is it awesome! Definitely will go again.“

“Just a very wam and comfortable Dublin atmosphere, food was great , service was outstanding. Will definitely be back“

“Made a reservation, but think we would have been ok without one. They had the front windows open which made for a lovely, inviting atmosphere. Our server was nice, friendly, and welcoming. We enjoyed several happy hour items (Arch City Burger, Gerber Chicken sandwich (non-happy hour items), southwest egg rolls, and hummus platter (happy hour items). I went at 5 on a Thursday. Definitely want to visit again.“

“EDIT: Still a great joint, but there has to be a way to improve the seating process during busy times. There's nowhere to stand or sit, and they won't seat anyone at the round table in the back. I stood for 40 minutes with two others and half the time that table was empty. The whole counter up front should be removed to make room for customers waiting. It's truly an awful experience coming to Olympic Diner when it's busy.A rare bird of a restaurant, a local, classic diner, but with genuinely good food and service. The owning family all work there and are extremely friendly and ever present. They will remember who you are.“

“Gyro was fantastic and the fries were done the way you expect a Greek place to do. While waiting for my takeout order I got to have a nice conversation with Tressa (hope I'm spelling your name right) and when my food came out she made sure I had everything that I needed.Great place all around!“