Esco Restaurant & Tapas

31 E Gay St, Columbus
(614) 947-0800

Recent Reviews

la la

Not so great of a place and service is very slow

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Kav G

Came all the way from Cleveland Ohio. This place was our final stop before heading back home. Sunday funday was amazing thanks to the Esco staff. They hooked us up with a whole section by the window and grass wall. Our server was simply amazing. She made sure we had a great time. The drinks were flowing and NO THE LIQOUR ISNT CUT. Dj played all the songs to get you out your seat and just dance! Our server even let us pick the songs when the bottles came to our section. We had an amazing time. Will visit again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phillip Jones

This place is a great vibe! Food is amazing bartenders are friendly! Please check this place out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mandy McKnight

First time stopping in. Great food. Shrimp basket was to die for. Owner came up and talked to us and was super friendly. Music was a great 90s mix.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

P Bowman

Went here when it 1st open the place was nice but small, good urban music ?The food was delicious but the service was super slow a problem that plagues our black own establishments. Drinks flow good when u sit at the bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Hameeda Lamb

Very nice establishment and service was good. We sat at the bar and the bartender service was great. Food was deliciously seasoned. I had gumbo, lamb chops with brussels sprouts mashed potatoes. the brussels were a bit charred for me but still flavorful. The price was good for two people. Definitely enjoyable!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

divinely fyne

If I could give my experience zero stars I would. Upon entering the restaurant the staff just stared at us until a patron who was at the bar notified them that we were waiting and this is after the bartender walked in and right passed us. After finally being seated at the table that wobbled to the point we had to put our baby sized cups of sprite and tap water on column that was there for decoration, we placed our order. I literally watched our food just sit on the ledge in the kitchen for 30 minutes getting cold. Our waitress finally went and retrieved it and the disappointment was real. We both got cold esco burgers with cold fries. The bun was hard and cold to the point where when I tried to cut it in half it moved and I had to hold it in place firmly to cut it. The fries tasted like rally's oven fries you get from the store and the burger just tasted like meat, no seasoning, all the veggies were warm, bottom of the bun soggy...this food had no love in it. Disgusted I just asked for a to go box ...$75 wasted. The bathroom was so repulsive . The smell alone made me not have to use it anymore. Didn't order a drink because I couldn't even get a refill of the sprite I had which was served in a 2oz cup. The waitress you could tell was trying and she had a positive attitude, I do appreciate that regardless of everything that happened. So I left as a first time out of town visitor $75 less and still hungry....do better...this was very disappointing.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ss Gc

the cook towards the end of the night will refuse to cook your food and is extremely rude threatening me and my friends, service is extremely slow when ordering ! When u complain to manager about cook refusing to cook ur food manager does not do anything and does not compensate us for the drinks we got , super ghetto establishment and super expensive for nothing !

The Beauty Ninja Pro

We had a phenomenal experience! Food was awesome and music was a vibe!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blackened Salmon, Chicken and Red Velvet Walnut Chicken, Catfish, Fried, Fried Catfish, Chicken Alfredo Added Shrimp

Kirstyn Thomas

My food was amazing! Drinks too which is why I came back and referred my new bestie James it’s always a vibe especially when my girl Alexis is bartending ??? Thanks love!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blackened Salmon with Shrimp, Fried

James Carter

Loving the ambiance.Alexis behind the bar was awesome ,and I love the drinks.Alexis was sociable,kind and there to serve well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jannifer Buchanan

Had brunch here and yessssss 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vincent Lam

They got a great happy hour menu with a few drink options. Some entrees got a good deal during happy hours. The dinner menu was a little expensive. The chicken sandwich was mediocre, but the fries tasted decent. The service was less attentive. Those pretty ladies were always chatting with each other. Anyway, I like their vibe and the decoration was dynamic. It was more like a great bar or party house.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Fried

L

Food taste so good but takes forever to receive. 18% gratuity is added to all checks. I just wish the service was faster it wasn't that busy but took over an hr to get an appetizer

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Salmon Bites

Chynna M.

The food and service was trash but the vibe was nice. I enjoyed the music and ambience. I recommended this place to drink and vibe only. For the food to cost as much as it did it was mediocre. Probably a pinch of seasoning, stove top mac and cheese, “canned” yams, and it took over an hour to get our food with only about 15 people in the restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

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