25 Best American Restaurants in Columbus

“5 Stars! We've heard of this little place (wth a 4.7 rating), so we did an early dinner. It was the best fish I've had in years! It was more than worth the 35 minute drive to Columbus.“

“Papa's Grill has so many great foods!“

“We've been enjoying Upland since they opened. Great food, beer and top notch service. Tonight we had dinner in one of their igloos. It was so cozy and perfect! Appetizers of chicken wings and warn pretzels were a great start. We loved our burgers and tofu Thai salad. We finished with scrumptious cherry chocolate bread pudding a warm brownie. Everything was perfect! Friendly service too.“

“LOVED the milkshakes!! Burger & tots were good.. The girl at the checkout seemed VERY put out 2 have 2 take our order 😡“

“This eatery is a fun find! Great views of the runways, eclectic local brunch fare, and a genuinely friendly waitress. I recommend the BLTA, the cinnamon roll, and the Indiana fried biscuits (but you'll need at least 2 people to eat them all!) all fresh and good! Plan to come early or have a wait on weekends because it is VERY popular! :-)“

“Theo's is one of my favorites. Whether its on the truck or in the restaurant you're guaranteed to get flavor!“

“yummy food every time we go!“

“I don’t really have anything bad to say because our server and food were both great. However, I went today with a group of about a dozen elderly ladies who go out to eat every Thursday, and the server she was going to give us each a “card“ and never did even though we ask about it a couple of times before we left. I’m assuming it was some kind of card where you collect boats for eating at Applebee’s. We’re old, so we forget a lot of things too, but I wondered if there’s anyway I can get the card sent to me that she was talking about?“

“What a hidden gem for Columbus, we generally come to Henry's for our special occasions and it never disappoints! The stuffed Salmon has been my favorite so far.“

“The lasagne was seriously the best we have ever eaten! It was definitely homemade and authentic. The flavors of the meat, cheese, sauce, & pasta blended into a delicious entre. I would highly recommend Angotti's Restaurant if you are in Columbus, Indiana.“

“We ate at the 4th\nStreet restaurant. We shared a roast beef sandwich was toasted and had a mild horseradish sauce, pickles and onions on the side, this sandwich was excellent and the French fries were tasty. The atmosphere was a bar/restaurant with loud music and then FF came the karaoke. This place is definitely for young people to go eat drink beef or friends and listen to loud music. The location was fantastic. It was downtown from our hotel, very easy walk“

“Great food! Staff was amazing“

“We went to Captain D's last night. It is always so clean. The staff provide amazing customer service. A very polite young man waited on us thru the drive thru and was simply the best. In addition, the lady that manages the place has been there forever. She is constantly walking around and checking on customers. She is an asset!“

“On my Momma!!! the food was straight Bussin“

“The parlor is a glimpse of amazing history. The ice cream actually tastes like homemade (made on site). Very delish. We had the brownie sundae. It was a huge serving! Hot fudge was amazing! They do serve sandwiches, etc. There is a lot of antique instruments. One was playing while there. Added nicely to the atmosphere. Service was great. Jennifer was very friendly and she provided great service. Nice conversation. Very clean place from Parlor to the restroom. Would go back!!! Nice Jeep drive from two hours away.“

“Everything is amazing!“

“one of the best places to eat and the owner is amazing“

“Me guta mucho. el menu y delicioso“

“The food is great. I had each type of the tacos with meat and the side of fruit. All the fruit tasted great, no sour berries. Perfect spice level on the tacos. Great modern atmosphere, with professional friendly service. Choice of music leans more jazz. Great spot for a bite and drink.“

“Fantastic atmosphere, incredible staff, a new menu with amazing choices - recently had a birthday party there with the band Jackson Way and everyone had a blast! Looking forward to trying out their brunch on the weekends and will definitely be a frequent visitor!“

“Good food and good service“

“I can’t believe I’ve never visited this Chili's location before—what a hidden gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was wonderful and welcoming.
​The food was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered the fajitas, and they arrived sizzling, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly fresh. But the experience wasn't just about the food; the service was top-tier. Our server was attentive and professional, ensuring our drinks never went low—we never even had to ask for a refill!
​It’s rare to find a spot that hits the mark on both quality and hospitality so consistently. We will definitely be returning to this location. If you’re looking for a great meal and a seamless dining experience, this is the place to go!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“If you haven't been here lately, you should give it a try! This Columbus Indiana location is now under New Management and locally owned and operated. It's one of the first franchised stores. It's cleaner, better staffed, and trying everyday to put the customer first!“

“We love the Columbus location, try to limit ourselves to once or twice a month ($$$) but it is our go to when we want out and need to laugh. Scott is the best bartender, but all the people there are friendly, say hi! and smile; they seem to enjoy working there. The food is 98% on, there is the occasional bump in the road, but they are quick to fix everything and anything.“