50 Best American Restaurants near Lockbourne

“From walking in the front door to leaving, I was met with amazing service and hospitality. I hadn't been there before so I got some great recommendations. The food tasted delicious and had the nostalgic feeling of back home and at my grandparents' house. I took home a slice of heaven AKA strawberry pie to indulge in later. It was definitely worth the short drive from Columbus.“

“It was restaurant week. The deal was so well worth it. The cocktails were great. We had great choices, two had lobster ravioli, one had Cajun chicken and I had the lasagna all were excellent. The salads were good and desserts were incredible.“

“Support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

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

“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 visiting here tonight. Great vibe and the food was AMAZING Will definitely be back“

“Forgive my photo; I'm not a photographer! 🤣 Holy cow, this food is incredible!!! I went today for the Monday Smash Burger Special for $13.50 which included a single smash burger, a huge basket of homemade fries, and a water! The smash burger and fries were both extremely fresh and blazing hot. The smash burger was SO delicious, beefy, and cheesy, and the bun was perfection. The fries were homemade; I watched the cooks cut whole potatoes and fry them up. Everything was so mouth-watering! 10/10 for food; I will definitely visit again. I didn't get to meet Josh, but I had a really great conversation with Zay!“

“Stopped in for the first time today finally. Absolute best coneys I have had in a long, long time!!!! Will definitely be back!!!!“

“This restaurant was a gem. My husband and I visited and sat at the bar for some small bites. The staff was incredible and kind. They found out we were visiting Columbus to celebrate our anniversary and gifted us drinks and dessert. What a lovely and incredibly delicious meal! 5 stars ⭐️“

“Recommended by a friend. Excellent food, not your average bar, these guys understand food!“

“Ordered take out for the first time and been wanting to try this place. It did not disappoint at all! The Mack Daddy Sandwich, onion rings , and red velvet roll were all fantastic!“

“most amazing restaurant in Columbus“

“Great pricing. Great food portions. Amazing specials. Wednesday is a great day to visit. Great staff. Great owners. Fun environment“

“Oh my Dearest Wow!! Outstanding service!! Great Pizza!! Our Annual Christmas Party was a HULK SMASHING GREAT TIME AS ALWAYS!! THANK YOU.“

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

“Just ate here today and had an enjoyable experience. Friendly, casual, great service , reasonably priced, large menu and absolutely delicious. I definitely will go back!“

“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!“

“Friendly and Helpful Staff. Fresh and Delicious food. Coffee was amazing. Definitely worth coming back to explore the menu more.“

“Visited the new 3 Brothers Diner in Powell on Thursday and it was fantastic. Staff was over the top nice and the worst part of the visit was deciding what to order because EVERYTHING looked delicious from the huevos rancheros (which I got and highly recommend) to a plate of nachos that could feed a small army to the breakfast burritos our group ordered they were all fantastic. Topped my huevos off with the best cantarita I've ever had. This is going to become a new regular place to come for sure. Such a varied menu --will take us a long time to try everything. Make sure to try out this new gem in Powell.“

“Plenty of inside seeting! We tried the tots and the pickle fries for appetizers and they were wonderful! The wester burger with an extra patty was amazing and so tall it was rough to take down but it ended in success!! Thanks for the fantastic meal! I would highly recommend stopping by if your in the area and reading to eat!!“

“Enjoyed the “Daily Double” - two cheeseburgers and fries. Delish!“

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

“Friendly neighborhood bar w great food!“

“I’ve never had a bad time at Eight and Sand. The food is beyond impressive and it is reasonably priced. You will not catch me missing the $1 wings every Tuesday and the veggie wrap is incredible. Don’t sleep on the weekly food specials they are always a tasty little surprise! Friendly outgoing staff all around, an awesome patio, and a chill vibe inside. It’s my very favorite bar, there isn’t another like it!“

“Listen!!! Day Cocktails and Food at Its FINEST!!! The Bonette and Onion Rings SLAPPED!!!!Will definitely RETURN!!! Very Soon!!! Love J.Ross see you soon Boo!“

“Third Time in History for a Warp Speed Brunch at this fabulous location... Our Server, Taylor, did an Extraordinary Job taking care of The Pastor and I... Great Team Work as previous Server from our last visit was Food Running... Morning Meditation Drinks, Waffle Triple Breaks for The Pastor... French Toast for me. Excellent Service✔️Fast and Professional Delivery✔️Coffee to Boldly Go...ENGAGE!! 🖖🏼✝️🍽🇺🇲“

“Great food! Polite staff, highly recommend!“

“hands down the best burger I have had in the area In or around columbus. the fresh cut fries were crispy and perfect as well. the burger is very large and juicy. if you get a double patty you better be a big eater. my wife and I have always loved the vibe in this place as well. it is a beautiful historic building with many antique photos and items to view and enjoy. well worth a visit!“

“We had 11 people in our group, in town for a wedding and the manager was able to accommodate us after no luck at other restaurants. Kaylee and Beau were the most kind and professional servers I've ever had. They went far and beyond giving us great service to the point l can honestly say that was the best food, service, and all around dinner experience I've had. We can't say enough about this location and it's fantastic staff. We highly recommend visiting this Longhorn to anyone in town.“

“The best food and the best people“

“The food is 5 Star quality here. I love the kindness the workers put out without even knowing they are doing this. Grilled Chicken is so good here. Yeva, is a key player in the Cafe.“

“I’m a photographer and this the third time to be there a wedding and the experience have been exceptionally great. Kudos to the staff member.
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“✨ Thanksgiving Perfection, Courtesy of Paddock Pub! ✨ This year, we decided to skip the stress and let Paddock Pub handle our Thanksgiving feast—and WOW, they knocked it out of the park! From the perfectly cooked turkey (seriously, the BEST turkey ever 😍) to all the classic sides and desserts, every single bite tasted like it was made right at home. From the gravy to the potatoes and sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, and carrots - all cooked to perfection and delicious! AND pumpkin and apple pies to top it all off! 🥧 It was like enjoying a full homemade feast without spending hours in the kitchen. The food was fresh, flavorful, and just downright delicious. Paddock Pub made our Thanksgiving extra special, and we’re officially making this a new holiday tradition. Thank you, Paddock Pub, for making Thanksgiving so effortless and amazing! If you’re looking for incredible catering, these are your people. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I Dj EVERY SATURDAY ALWAYS A GREAT TIME! I Make shure of it,Dj B Lethal“

“The Kitchen was amazing! We had our elopement celebration here this past Saturday and everyone was so professional and accommodating. The space is absolutely beautiful and the food was spectacular (my guests couldn’t stop raving about their mac and cheese bar and their ice cream).Chef Dusty is a genius! I’m so glad we were able to have the reception of our dreams here!“

“I had dinner for the first time there last night and my friend and I loved everything we got. The waiter was friendly and very good at keeping tabs on our table and many others. We will be back!“

“Went during a down spell, had very yummy, hot fresh food within minutes of ordering. Wasn’t feeling well, so my husband went in to order with me in speaker phone so I could order as well. EVERYTHING was perfect. It’s been over 12yrs since I’ve been to a Waffle House. Waitress was very nice and got everything correct. Thank you so much!“

“Best place ever, and we wish they were open after frisbee!“

“The birthday girl wanted Bob Evans. And got a Holy Cow Chocolate Cake. We love Michele at the Stringtown Road location. She’s always so sweet and attentive even when they are short staffed!!“

“We held a graduation party for our daughter, Tammy was our server and was awesome! She took care of all the food and drinks, even cleaned up after us. I would highly recommend their party room.“

“Love the bloody Mary’s with bacon“

“We were in town for a Buckeyes game. Our AirBnb was about two blocks away so this was so convenient. We loved everything about it. The atmosphere as soon as we walked in, we knew we’d love it. The owner greeted us at the door and welcomed us. We had the pizza which was great! The pretzels were also amazing!!! Would definitely recommend!“

“Our meal was great, and John did a wonderful job! Highly recommended!“

“Our server, Aaron W, was the best! Great customer service. He went above and beyond“

“Love the brewery! Quick, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Great food and cocktails. Local.“

“I've been here several times after work for a quick bite. The food is hit or miss but the prices are decent and the bartenders are nice. I have found some really interesting people here. Good conversation and I've never had any issues. Last year around Thanksgiving they had some pies available for people who needed food. It was really nice to see them giving back to their community.“

“Why Why Why would you guys get rid of fresh cut fries!! The new fries are not doing it AT ALL! The fresh cut fries are a big reason I come in for a quick lunch. Fries are a significant part of a persons meal. I will significantly reduce the amount of time I come in for lunch. The meats are still good and will continue to purchase for get togethers at home.“

“Pleasantly surprised with the food, bacon is delicious, service was great and it was very clean with a comfortable atmosphere.“

“Great customer service. Great food.“

“We stumbled on it by accident and are happy we did!! It is under new ownership. The guy that took over had previously had a food truck down the road!! The brisket nachos are amazing!! If you love Texas BBQ, it’s the place to be!!“