50 Best American Restaurants in Columbus

“So much fun! Glad we had reservations so we had actual seats. I would hate to stand all night. Our server, Alexis, was phenomenal! Friendly, attentive, and when we asked for napkins bc of the condensation from our glasses causing our table to be wet, she went a step further and came back with a wet rag and cleaned our whole table!“

“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.“

“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.“

“My name is Vincent Tata. I stand by this establishment as a staple of Columbus. It’s open late, well priced and equipped with a quality draft selection. The food is more than the price and the service makes you feel at home. It’s a place I rest my weary dogs at night and a place I have a hearty lunch to continue the day. Rain or shine, press grill provides a home. God bless this house and its people.“

“This was my first time going to Townhall. I’ve been wanting to go there for quite some time because I have a lot of food allergies it was beyond my expectations! The food was outstanding the service impeccable and I’m so excited to bring my Special Needs son who also has allergies back down. Lilly was our server and she answered my many questions and was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable. we’re very much looking forward to coming back.“

“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 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.“

“The sweet potato crockpot.“

“Beautiful restaurant, with delicious food and exceptional waitstaff. We went for OSU Graduation and Mother's Day. I hoped it would be a bit quieter. Party of 6. The music was loud, and made it noisy. but luckily the tables aren't jammed together and the decor works to cut down reflective noise. It's at the base of the Le Meridien - which I didn't realize, but you wouldn't know you were in a Hotel Restaurant.“

“First and foremost, I’d like to thank Simon the bartender for making my first time at The Pearl an experience. Words can’t describe how great of a host he was. Simon recommended nothin but best drinks and food. He didn’t miss. First was N’Awlins Oysters were phenomenal and the Hanger Steak was out of this world! The pearl is a classic vibe with an upbeat aesthetic. If you’re thinking about going here, don’t second-guess it just go!!

Also, I’d like to thank Nick the manger for running such a fine establishment and taking his time out to talk to me about my experience.“

“🍷 Growing up in Italy, I’m naturally a little picky when it comes to Italian food, but Forno Kitchen + Bar has become one of my favorite spots here. I often come for their wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta, both full of authentic flavor that instantly take me back to evenings in Turin. The warm atmosphere, paired with a good glass of wine, makes every visit feel like a little taste of home“

“I've been to this location to enjoy dinner on multiple occasions. 85% of the time, the entire experience is fantastic, but my most recent experience left me wanting. Unfortunately, there were a number of issues tied to getting our bill correct, and then, adding insult to injury, I ended up going home with a considerable stomachache. Fortunately, it didn't end up being any worse than that, but let's just say I had some concerns on that drive. 😬 but besides that, the food was very tasty, came out quickly, and I believe was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who comprised the party - being made up of eight people. That is another point: this location can accommodate larger groups as well as smaller groups. Also, I strongly recommend the chocolate chip cookie 🍪 , which I know couldn't have been the culprit of my stomachache, because I saved it to enjoy at a later time. In fact, the chocolate chip cookie is one of the primary reasons why I'm excited to go to Northstar whenever it comes up as a dining option! The homemade ginger ale and kombucha are favorites of mine, as well as the North Star Burger - and that is coming coming from somebody who is a meat-eater most of the time! Enjoy!“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Fun atmosphere! Go Irish ☘️“

“My god these are THE BEST fries I've ever had. The shrimp and ribeye philly was also just fantastic. I got the heavy steak seasoning and i think it made the steak a little too salty but other than that this place is one of the best here in Columbus.“

“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!“

“The patio dining is picturesque, check my photos. This place beats everyone in the entire area; Service, food quality, the daily fish specials, and drinks are marvelous. The smoked salmon dip is bomb, and you’ve never had a deviled egg as good as theirs- no joke. Unbelievable.“

“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...“

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

“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.“

“excellent food. amazing breakfast and service!“

“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! 🤍🤍🤍“

“Belly up to the bar if it's just two of you or grab a table for a group. The Press has an awesome craft beer list with lots of local options and good pub grub. The burgers, wedge salad and steak fries are my go to, but that's always dependent on what's the daily special. Sunday steak night is also a good value.“

“I had heard good things so I took my GF for a date night to Firebirds. We showed up to our reservation and it was busy, but we didn’t wait long. The atmosphere was great, the place had a great vibe, and our service was excellent. We both ordered their 3 course special and our favorite part was the brownie sundae! Also I hate deviled eggs and tolerated them…my gf loves deviled eggs and was obsessed! The steak and sides were good but the steak was on the crispy side. Still loved it!“

“This restaurant was a great find during 614 restaurant week. Have been back 3 times since. The service has been outstanding!! Food quality and menu diversity is awesome!! Website does not show full menu for lunch. But for me, a top 5 place to eat. Then again, maybe I don't get out enough.“

“Solid place. Brunch was very good. Mimosa, fresh OJ, and smoothie bowl were good starters.
Deluxe biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs was quite a different take, but a bit spicy and tasty.
Deluxe egg sandwich was solid choice but a bit more plain and standard. Sunrise burrito with pork sausage was very good and definitely a whole meal in one wrapper.
Counter service with table delivery. Newer decor and friendly staff to go with the great food. Inside or outdoor dining options.
We will be back.“

“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!“

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

“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 .“

“Fabulous food, great service!“

“Love your burgers and cheese Sticks!“

“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.“

“Anna was amazing !!! Food was yum & service was so good“

“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!“

“The jalapeño corn bread and honey butter is out of this world and the pork chop was insanely delicious and juicy! The mixed veggies were sadly over-seasoned with curry and were inedible. But the mashed potatoes made up for it and the bourbon Demi glace was the perfect gravy for both. The noise level was from the street and not the responsibility of the restaurant but was still an issue.“

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

“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! 😋🙂😇“

“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!“

“I had an amazing experience at My Big Fat Gyros! The food was absolutely top-tier—fresh, flavorful, and made exactly how you want it. The gyro was packed, juicy, and the homemade sauce really took it to another level. You can tell they don’t cut corners when it comes to quality.

The service was just as impressive. Friendly, fast, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. They made sure everything was right and treated me like a valued customer.

If you’re looking for great food with great service, this is definitely the spot. Highly recommend My Big Fat Gyros—I’ll be coming back for sure!“

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

“We are from Kentucky and were in Columbus for a concert. I’ve always wanted to try a place that has been featured on Triple D, and this was the best decision ever! High Bank exceeded all expectations! We left with a full belly and A bottle of whiskey to remember them by. Food was incredible. Service was incredible. From now on, every trip to Columbus will include a stop at High Bank Distillery!“

“My son has allergies to dairy, soy, and almond and sensitive to white potatoes! It’s so hard to eat out! We are out of town and decided to try this as we ate at the one in Cincinnati before he had allergies! The manager came out. The chef told him what they could do and the waitress was made aware and did an allergy ticket for his meal! The best service and we felt the allergy was taken serious! Would highly recommend!“