50 Best American Restaurants in Columbus

“This was such a fun date night for my husband and I. We enjoyed some delicious cocktails, shared a pizza, and watched the burlesque show in the speakeasy upstairs. They are talented dancers and the live music was an awesome touch as well. I wasn't sure what to expect, but we had a really fun night together at this club and I would totally do it again! I want to come back with my adult daughters for the male review night.“

“She was very helpful and pleasant“

“Your new summer obsession is here. 😍 Compressed Watermelon. Honey-Lime Ricotta. Lemongrass. Ginger. Pistachio. Cooling. Creamy. Crunchy. Absolutely incredible. #PlasMelonNRicotta #FoodieFind #InstaFood #Yum #Delicious #EatLocal #TryIt #Refreshing #columbusFood“

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

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

“There’s a reason the Press Grill has been around forever - good, reasonably priced food on a menu that has barely changed in decades. That’s a good thing - the sandwiches, Mac and cheese, cottage fries, etc. need no improvement. There are daily specials if you’re looking for something different, but most regulars have their thing. Accessibility is an issue at this original location - it’s an old building, so the door is narrow and the tables close together and all high top except a single low top in the back. The Grandview location is easier for large groups or those with mobility challenges, but if those are not barriers for you, you can’t go wrong with the original.“

“If we’re just basing the establishment on the quality of their food and not former owners. You can’t miss with Town Hall kids menu is great, clean ingredients and everything is always delicious. Had the egg sando for brunch it was delicious.“

“The house salad dressing is one of the most delicious things I’ve ever had. I reeaallyy need the recipe for it. I live in TX and likely won’t wind up in Columbus again so… just think about it lol. The coconut shrimp were so good and our service was really great.“

“Stopped in for happy hour-ordered the KFC bites, fried green tomatoes, and deviled eggs. All 3 were fantastic! The entrees were delicious and the cocktails were incredible! Service was also top tier!“

“Great food and very friendly staff. The prices are good and the portions are large, I always bring something home. The coffee is good and hot, and I love the different mugs they have.“

“The best and crunchiest pizza I have ever had! First time having it and it will definitely be number one on my list! The sub was loaded with meat and super good too!“

“Such a great place. Love the natural light and nice people.“

“Northstar Cafe in Columbus was a great find. The cookie alone was worth the stop. Fresh, soft, and full of flavour. The sandwiches and shakes were just as impressive and everything tasted like it was made with real quality ingredients.

This is an order at the counter and serve yourself style cafe, so there is no table service, but the setup works well for the vibe of the place. The food comes out quickly, the space is clean, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.

Overall, Northstar Cafe delivered a delicious and enjoyable experience. Great food, great desserts, and a casual style that makes it easy to sit back and enjoy your meal. Five stars.“

“The sweet potato crockpot.“

“I had the nicest dining experience this afternoon! I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. It was warm and inviting after a 10 minute walk in the frigid air. My server, Casey, was exceptional. She was friendly, helpful, funny and heartwarming. I felt like she was a friend. She recommended a delicious drink, appetizer and pasta dish that were all beyond compare. She has great taste. At the end of the meal, I was given a free dessert just for being me— that was so thoughtful! I ended up taking a bit back to my hotel room, but I smiled all the way back.“

“My husband and I really enjoy eating at rusty bucket! Food was great.. Customer service was amazing! We've been definitely go back and recommend. Thanks“

“server was fantastic...food was tasty...portions a tad small. overall positive experience“

“Went there for brunch and ordered the Tavern Benny (sausage, gravy, biscuit, eggs). Food was kind of lukewarm and for the price was nothing special. The service was top notch though. From start to finish. Great employees and experience from that standpoint. Next time I go I'll order something different.“

“We had a delightful Christmas Eve dinner with appetizers and three different entrees. The gnocchi was absolutely delicious and our favorite! The sauce was wonderful!“

“The food was amazing everything was tasty. I had the scallops as an appetizer the Al formo pizza and key lime pie everything was delicious!! And to top it off our server TIM was AMAZING !!! He was attentive but gave us space .had really great suggestions and overall just an amazing experience!Will for sure be back!“

“came for my cake day breakfast... we went the the Grandview location... baby... I love the diversity in the building... I love the waitress we got... the food was great... I did a video food review on my pages.. id you would like to view and watch what we order. how it was presented and the taste... 10/10... gotta bring my mom and sister next time...“

“My Precious Sissy, Wanda and her husband, Mark Sr. told me that I have to go eat there! The service, food and atmosphere is Wonderful!🥰👍🏼👨🏼‍🍳🍽️🎉🥮🥳❤️“

“The best of the best. You won’t be disappointed.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

I haven’t been to the J. Alexander’s in Worthington in a few years, and wow — they reminded me exactly why this place used to be one of my favorites.

The ribs were fall-off-the-bone perfect. The meatballs were packed with flavor. The mac & cheese was creamy, rich, and downright comforting. But the real surprise of the night?

🔥 THE STEAK ROLLS. 🔥
Easily the best appetizer on the menu — flaky, crispy, flavorful, and flat-out addictive. One bite and I knew I’d been gone from this location way too long.

The service was smooth, the atmosphere was classy but relaxed, and the food was elite from top to bottom.“

“the food was amazing, and the service was top notch. try the fried b&b pickles“

“​We made a road trip pit stop at this Culver's in Columbus and were very impressed with the service. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. We ordered the double deluxe burger and the North Atlantic Cod Sandwich. The burger was excellent—juicy and perfectly cooked. The fish sandwich was also very tasty, though I found the bun a little on the thick side. Overall, both dishes were delicious and satisfying. Given the great experience, we'd absolutely stop here again on our travels and try out some of the other menu items. Highly recommend.“

“As soon as I walked in I was greeted by the owner Frank, super nice guy.
The cashier was super nice and helpful as well. I told him I've never been there before and I he was very helpful with selecting the right coney.
The food was amazing and all around great experience. Definitely we be returning to try other items!“

“Fun atmosphere! Go Irish ☘️“

“Everything was great except we had gnats flying around us our entire meal. The food was great, the service was top notch and our food came out right away. If it would have been one or two gnats, we could have dealt with it but it was several and it became very annoying.“

“Great food, lots of fine dinners to choose from. Their bison steak is the best I've had anywhere! I had some garlic mashed potatoes and steamed carrots with that and some lemonade. I've dined in this place before, ate bison burgers but this time I opted for their bison filet steak, and it was delicious. The whole meal was. Facilities are clean, now with soap dispensers placed around for your convenience. I hadn't been to this area since Covid hit and that has changed everything but I'm happy this restaurant is still in business. I came to eat there because I wanted to eat a fine meal before seeing the German band Kraftwerk that evening. The waitress was very quick in serving the food and very friendly. Sure, the dinners may be more expensive and there's not many restaurants in the Nationwide Arena area now, but why not go for something unique and special to add to your fun day? I have eaten here before and after attending events such as hockey games, Phil Collins, Bruce Springsteen, RUSH, (Jeff Lynne's) ELO, Adam Ant, Noel Gallagher and more throughout the Arena District. I'm glad this place is still around after all that's occurred during the past few years, and I highly recommend it to anyone who attends any event in the Arena District. It's as good as it ever was, maybe better. Food, service, atmosphere, cleanliness - ***** out of five. I will certainly eat at this place again, just as I have at previous times. Kudos! 😋🙂😇“

“Been here many of times always very comfortable environment,Very good service from the staff especially Brooklyn she was our waitress today super friendly, very kind and really good at her job as far as not letting your drinks get empty.Will always come back just a great place to eat food is excellent .“

“Drove by while out and about looked cool so checked the menu online and decided to stop in. Great decision the staff was friendly and the food was excellent! Decided to try their Sunday 10oz new york strip for 16.99 and it was one of the best cooked steaks I've had in a long time. I had their fries which they make in house so good! All in all 5 stars 🌟“

“I just had dinner at Easton location, today is 12th of December 2025. Lauren took care of me at the bar. I want to compliment how professional and pleasant she is! It truly adds to the experience, I enjoyed my meal a little bit more than usual just because of her warm and friendly energy! Love Lauren! ❤️ And the management's been friendly and very helpful (the gentleman wearing a buttoned down shirt, I'm guessing it's the manager. My burger was a little bit undercooked, but they fixed it for me no problem!🙂)
Thank you, Northstar Cafe for taking such wonderful care of your customers! It makes me want to come here to eat a lot more!“

“Awesome survive, quick on getting food out. Refills are quick too. The one thing I wasn’t a fan of too much was the paper straws. I still do recommend! 🤍🤍🤍“

“We enjoyed their informal Wednesday aftrnoon Bluegrass music. I put some photos at:“

“When you see a place with a small menu, you know you can pick anything and be satisfied. In this case I had the Thai Burrito and was thoroughly pleased with juicy chicken, delicious veggies and rice, and a fantastic peanut sauce to boot.
The restaurant itself has a very particular vibe. It's both current and clean, yet it feels like a place from the 80s.“

“AJ was our server and Hannah was his manager on shift and they were both AMAZING. Food & atmosphere were great but what blew me away was the service!! PLEASE request AJ as your server, he’s amazing! If you have any issues (which you shouldn’t) please ask to speak to Hannah. I think they both recognition because great service like theirs is the reason I continue to go out :)“

“Love your burgers and cheese Sticks!“

“Fabulous food, great service!“

“Food is good, though it is the only place I know where you have to sit at a high top or a bar stool to get discounts on appetizes during happy hour. Not everyone can sit on a high seat.“

“I stopped in while back in town for Christmas. I had a great smash burger, fries, and cheese curds. All were great. The sauces were all homemade and great as well. Everyone was friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend Ash & Em in Hilliard.“

“excellent food. amazing breakfast and service!“

“We come to this location every month for a professionals luncheon in their event space upstairs. The team takes such amazing care of us. James is extremely accommodating and always communicates back quickly. Stew always checks in after our lunches to make sure the service was good. Giovanni takes such good care of us, always patient and kind, always in a good mood. He makes it such a good experience for us. The food is always hot and fresh, and it is always good. Highly recommend for just casual dining or if you have an event. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Came here on the Saturday night of the winter storm, so it was not as busy as usual. We had the Brussels sprouts as the appetizer. My dining partner has the apple glazed salmon, while I had the goat cheese ravioli with shrimp. Both dishes arrived hot and tasted as good as the presentation. Server was attentive without hovering.“

“spacious rooms, nice shower, neat and clean hotel and all right in the middle of tons of shopping.“

“Great food good people good drinks nice atmosphere“

“FOOD WAS HOT! THE FRIED ORANGE ROUGHY WAS PERFECT ALONG WITH THE SEASONING. 1000000000 WILL COME BACK. DEFINITELY WORTH THE DRIVE“

“food and service were absolutely on par!“

“Relaxing, entertaining & fun. The food is adequate.“

“Why are all the gems found in the rough? This was the best gyro I’ve had in Columbus The lamb was cooked to perfection regardless of how long it might have been sitting precooked. The pita was toasted on the flattop to the point it was crispy but didn’t break when folded. Fresh veggies were very surprising as well. Will be back but only in the middle of the day.“