32 Best American Restaurants in Columbus

“Our experience was phenomenal. The food was perfect & the service was amazing! Highly recommend.“

“Went to twin peaks for my Birthday and had a nice time. The food was good and the service as well. Thanks Kayden for the great job you did“

“Amazing Food and the staff are very friendly. Highly recommend it!“

“The food & service was great!“

“10/10 Recommend! Joseph was our server tonight. He was delightful! The food and mocktails was delicious! We'll be stopping back again before we leave next week!“

“Delicious food. Great atmosphere. Fast service. Very nice waitress and Very accurate with our meals. our waitress did an excellent job juggling the ten of us.“

“My husband I dined here after a show at Springer. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I enjoyed the decor, especially the little lights on the tables. My husband ordered a steak, and I chose the crab cakes. My husband’s steak was cooked to perfection, and both meals tasted very fresh and delicious. The prices were very reasonable for the portion sizes and the quality of the food. We plan to visit again, and I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want quality food and exceptional service.“

“Been here twice and great both times! I will return as the food was great and the folks serving were incredible!“

“This place is a vibe? They have an amazing atmosphere and the staff is wonderful. From the kitchen to the service it's a great experience☺️ Our server Emily S. was very cheerful, hardworking and took great care of us!! Thank you so much Emily!??“

“It's good Southern cooking! Love the staff that works there! Our dogs love when we eat there! Cause when we go through the drive thru the staff always give them their own little treats! They give them a few little milk bones. So they sit at the window and wait for their's!“

“Stopped in to grab a quick bite to eat while out shopping and I am more than happy with my choice. Food & drinks both exceeded my expectations. They have a fairly new general manager, Michelle, and she is doing great things at this location. I enjoyed getting to chat with her for a few minutes. If you are in the mall, stop in and say hi, and grab you a Ruby Relaxer while you're at it. Highly recommend.“

“The food and service were tremendous … Especially the food , I don’t write reviews but it was simply perfection. There’s nothing that I would change about the meal I had , I’ll be returning a lot.“

“I've been coming here all my life and never once hav I had bad service, the food has always been delicious and filling. The atmosphere of this place is something you must experience. I will continue to eat here for the rest of my life thank you cook's“

“The Dawghouse is a hometown dive bar, like the Cheers of Columbus, its a vibe. Christie is our favorite bartender, always friendly and outgoing, making you feel welcome when you walk in the door. You know when Christie is working, because the place is usually packed when she's there. 10/10“

“Next level dining in every respect.“

“My favorite soul food restaurant!!!“

“My husband and I went to Marks for our 42nd wedding anniversary. The service and the food was great! He had the Cajun Chicken Pasta, and I had the Ruben Sandwich with fries. We both enjoyed our meals very much.“

“Loved the food, the chicken tenders were AMAZING!!“

“Love their salad and the atmosphere in the restaurant! Great service and friendly staff! The environment and staff was very welcoming! All the reasons why I keep coming back!“

“Had a birthday party with over 30 people. Great service and all food came out correct and hot.“

“Came here for my son’s military graduation and winded up here for nights in a row because the service and food was excellent. Crowd was good, safe place and excellent time. I would recommended to anyone with or without kids.“

“The Loft is the #1 spot for live music in Columbus. They offer a variety of music on a few different stages and have excellent sound equipment and technicians. They are also known for exceptional staff and service. It is a staple in the southern music scene, and the owner has been providing top notch entertainment nonstop since the 1990's.“

“Great service! My deluxe hamburger was great. My wife said her fried pickle burger was okay (she wasn’t sure about the cheese). But her chocolate concrete gone before we made it home…. She loved it! Best part for me was that the folks there gave my service puppy a pup cup! Thank you all for the wonderful experience at Culver’s midland“

“First time trying this little spot and I was surprisingly impressed. I was greeted when i came in and the 2 young ladies at the counter were very friendly. I ordered a philly cheesesteak combo and it was excellent. Hot fresh and hit the spot! Yall keep doing what you're doing!!! Ill be back whenever im in the area for sure.“

“I am pleased to confirm that this establishment meticulously prepared my wings to my exact specifications. I express my sincere appreciation and affirm my intention to exclusively procure my wings from this location henceforth. I highly recommend Sharks on Milgen Road visit this wing spot to learn how to take care of paying customers. Thank you, A Town Wings.“

“This is my favorite date spot in town! It’s a little pricey, but the food is amazing!! I love the ever-changing menu and unique and incredibly tasty drinks! My only complaint would be that it’s not even remotely kid friendly, but that could also be a good thing for many. 😆“

“We had such a wonderful experience at IHOP, and Shanna was a huge part of that! She was an absolutely amazing server—so friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind. She made sure we had everything we needed, kept checking on us without being overbearing, and made us feel really welcomed and taken care of.

You can tell Shanna truly cares about her customers and takes pride in what she does. Great service like hers really makes a difference, and we left with a smile because of her! If you’re at this IHOP, I definitely recommend asking for Shanna. She deserves to be recognized for how wonderful she is! ❤“

“Great track. Professional staff and operation. Don't miss an opportunity to play here.“

“Follow my YT Actress Amber Barnes or ig @actressamber for more! Love these Korean dogs! View video for more. 10 across the board. The Korean dogs are fresh and made to eat. Different flavors & fillings to choose from. Prices are a little big expensive but I mean one or two Korean dogs never hurt nobody.“

“First time getting wings here. I’m big on wings and picky. They were very good. Lemon pepper and honey hot were on point. The crispiness was perfect as well. Definitely will be back.“

“Great BBQ and service! Music playing and Sorts on multiple TVs …. Relaxed atmosphere feels like a beach bar! Love it!“

“Fast fresh and delicious! Outstanding customer service. Restaurant and bathroom clean.“