Nice bustling atmosphere, good food and service. Great location, just a block from the Southern Theatre. Perfect place to grab dinner before a show. We had a good experience.
Jess
Food was overall great but just because a menu item is marked GF you still need to ask for it to be gluten free which made no sense. We ordered gluten free due to an allergy and did not get told it wasn't actually gluten free until after even thought it was marked on the menu as GF.
Michelle
We made reservations for New Year's Eve for 6 @ 10:15. Our table was available in a packed house. The live music was outstanding. The service could have been better as I waited over an hour for a drink. They also ran out of 2 significant staples, Jack Daniel's and Seagrams. Better planning for bigger events. We will go back as it was a great time!
Christina
Great place for food & music! News years eve with the Groovekeepers was the best place in town!
Shannon
Our server was a delight. Coming for dinner and buckeye game, ending with NYE celebration was a amazing time. Florida could def use a walrus very cool venue, food was great and atmosphere was perfect.
Sheri
Our first time visiting the Walrus but definitely not our last! Delicious food, quick & friendly service...a really neat place to go.
maria
The food and server were great , the atmosphere was inviting, my only regret was that we had to leave early .
Vinisha
I used to love this place but our last visit was sub par. The food was extremely salty and the service was poor. Someone had to step in and help. I unfortunately won't be going back.
Monica Lewis
Great fries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alle Schwartz
When he finally waited on my group, he still couldn't be bothered to bring us water.
They messed up our small order.
The tacos were better than taco bell, the service was strikingly worse.
To begin with Joey greeted, seated & served us & it was like meeting up with an old friend.
The Walrus is exactly the kind of spot downtown Columbus needs. The atmosphere is always lively and inviting, and they strike a perfect balance between a cozy pub and a serious music venue. I recently caught Joe Waters playing here, and he is absolutely a must-see. His performance was phenomenal—he commands the stage and brings a fantastic mix of blues, funk, and folk that completely elevates the night. The fact that they feature such high-caliber, award-winning talent with no cover charge is amazing. Pair the great music with their excellent draft selection and tasty comfort food (the Cajun pasta is famous for a reason!), and you have a perfect night out. The staff is friendly and fast, even when the place is packed. If you're looking for great live tunes and a guaranteed good time in Columbus, The Walrus is the place to be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Clemens (Will)
Tuesday trivia is great and the servers are very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eve M
The Walrus was the perfect lunch spot. We ordered a few appetizers to try different things, and my fish and chips were seriously good. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the variety of drink options, definitely a great stop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremiah J
The Walrus is a great spot in downtown Columbus. The menu is fun with a lot of solid choices, and everything we tried tasted fresh. The wait staff is friendly, fast, and really makes the place feel welcoming. It has a lively vibe without being overwhelming. Definitely a good pick for dinner and drinks.
Nice bustling atmosphere, good food and service. Great location, just a block from the Southern Theatre. Perfect place to grab dinner before a show. We had a good experience.
Food was overall great but just because a menu item is marked GF you still need to ask for it to be gluten free which made no sense. We ordered gluten free due to an allergy and did not get told it wasn't actually gluten free until after even thought it was marked on the menu as GF.
We made reservations for New Year's Eve for 6 @ 10:15. Our table was available in a packed house. The live music was outstanding. The service could have been better as I waited over an hour for a drink. They also ran out of 2 significant staples, Jack Daniel's and Seagrams. Better planning for bigger events. We will go back as it was a great time!
Great place for food & music! News years eve with the Groovekeepers was the best place in town!
Our server was a delight. Coming for dinner and buckeye game, ending with NYE celebration was a amazing time. Florida could def use a walrus very cool venue, food was great and atmosphere was perfect.
Our first time visiting the Walrus but definitely not our last! Delicious food, quick & friendly service...a really neat place to go.
The food and server were great , the atmosphere was inviting, my only regret was that we had to leave early .
I used to love this place but our last visit was sub par. The food was extremely salty and the service was poor. Someone had to step in and help. I unfortunately won't be going back.
Great fries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When he finally waited on my group, he still couldn't be bothered to bring us water.
They messed up our small order.
The tacos were better than taco bell, the service was strikingly worse.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
A Downtown Gem with Incredible Live Music!
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To begin with Joey greeted, seated & served us & it was like meeting up with an old friend.
The Walrus is exactly the kind of spot downtown Columbus needs. The atmosphere is always lively and inviting, and they strike a perfect balance between a cozy pub and a serious music venue.
I recently caught Joe Waters playing here, and he is absolutely a must-see. His performance was phenomenal—he commands the stage and brings a fantastic mix of blues, funk, and folk that completely elevates the night. The fact that they feature such high-caliber, award-winning talent with no cover charge is amazing.
Pair the great music with their excellent draft selection and tasty comfort food (the Cajun pasta is famous for a reason!), and you have a perfect night out. The staff is friendly and fast, even when the place is packed. If you're looking for great live tunes and a guaranteed good time in Columbus, The Walrus is the place to be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tuesday trivia is great and the servers are very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
The Walrus was the perfect lunch spot. We ordered a few appetizers to try different things, and my fish and chips were seriously good. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the variety of drink options, definitely a great stop
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Walrus is a great spot in downtown Columbus. The menu is fun with a lot of solid choices, and everything we tried tasted fresh. The wait staff is friendly, fast, and really makes the place feel welcoming. It has a lively vibe without being overwhelming. Definitely a good pick for dinner and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff, great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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