50 Best American Restaurants near Upper Arlington

“Thoroughly enjoyed brunch celebrating my friend's birthday. Our server, Alona was wonderful! She was always available but also let us enjoy our time to catch up with each other. Made great suggestions when we asked. Highly recommend for a relaxing meal.“

“Great for small group get together. First class staff!“

“Great place, clean good menu and nice service“

“had a great time food was awesome“

“Imagine my surprise and delight when I looked for a restaurant, near my hotel in Columbus, Ohio this evening, and found SOW! SŌW Plated was founded by people who wanted to demonstrate that brain healthy and mood supportive food could also be delicious. We had a wonderful conversation with one of the owners who is interested in what I am doing with both the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition and Eating Protein Saves Lives. We then had an amazing dinner 🙂. Hopefully, we will find a way to collaborate.“

“One of the best happy hours around! Also, sign up and get a free birthday dinner. Can’t wait until it’s warm enough for the outdoor patio.“

“Such an awesome place I just discovered today. Great service and delicious offerings I’ll be back!“

“The food here is the best. You can choose healthy options or not so healthy options. You will not be disappointed.“

“It’s been a very long time since I received great service, so this is worth sharing We set out for a causal anniversary dinner and ended up at Tupelo Honey. They seated us without a reservation and our server was the sweetest person I’ve ever encountered. At the end of our meal she brought us each a free dessert for our anniversary. This is typical for most places, but the dessert came with a card signed by the entire staff 🥰🥰🥰 They also sent us home with Tupelo Honey pint glasses. Such a sweet gesture and keepsakes. Keep them in mind for your special occasions Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar“

“WE WERE I N GRIVE CITY SMOKEY BONES AND WE HAD A WAITRESS NAME HAILIE. SHE IS THE THE MOST FRIENDLIEST MOST HELPFUL PERSON . WEVE HAD HER SEVERAL TIMES . SHES AN ASSET TO THE RESTRAUNT . WE LOVE HAVING HER WAIT ON US . SHE GETS 10 STAR REVIEW“

“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“

“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.“

“She was very helpful and pleasant“

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

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

“A very clean place, with delicious food and friendly, attentive staff. I continue to frequent this place for all the reasons mentioned above and the variety of the menu. I recommend you visit.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“although tailored for smaller crowds, the atmosphere was great. My wife and I went for the sunday NY Strip special and the shrimp PoBoy. It was phonominal. Excellent steak cooked to perfectrion and the loded mash was superb. PoBoy was on point, and the drinks were great too! Highly recommended. Affordable!!“

“I had such an amazing experience here, the food, service, and the vibes were so amazing!! Ali was my server and she was just the cutest thing ever. She was attentive and made sure my food came out correctly since I am dairy free. I’ll definitely be coming back!!“

“What an ABSOLUTE GEM!!! The restaurant gives off a charming yet cozy feel, with moody dim lighting and a big crackling fireplace in the center of the dining room that makes you feel at home🤎 we also had the most incredible and accommodating server, shoutout to Jay who hand wrote his favorite Columbus foodie recommendations out for us since we’re new to the area!!! NOW ONTO DINNER: the iron skillet cheddar biscuits are an absolute must!! Served warm and brushed with salted better, they’re just delicious👌🏽followed by the grilled artichokes served with an excellent creamy remoulade!! We also ordered the Hollywood Salad and the Barbequte pork ribs- the meat was fall of the bone tender and the coleslaw + fries complemented the dish perfectly!! For more Columbus food recs, follow us on Instagram @dinersdriveinsanddumplings ☺️“

“Re. the Grandview location - Great food. But, building is just fair. It is freezing in there this time of year (late Fall/Winter). With the high ceilings, any heat never makes it to the patrons inside (please learn to use your ceiling fans to help with this). Also, having doors that open straight to the outside doesn't help. Each time they are opened, it is a blast of cold air for half the establishment.“

“They provided exceptional service and great food to an unintentionally large group after a soccer game. Friendly, fast, quality!“

“This was my first time at a high end restaurant so I didn't really know what to expect. I usually have the palette of a toddler (Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, nuggets, etc.) so I was worried about eating fancy food lol. I went in with an open mind and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the chicken to be safe but at the end of the night, I didn't taste 1 thing that I didn't like. The food was the best I've ever had in my 40 years of life. The service was top tier excellent, and the atmosphere was enough to make my first fine dining experience over the top. Food was pricey but so worth it. Would definitely go back and definitely recommend to others. Great great place❤️“

“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.“

“Excellent happy hour Daniel, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly. I praise him highly and any guest would be lucky to have him as your server. Large choice of menus and drinks. Can't wait to go back. It was my first time there“

“Great place and they have a great selection of oysters from several different locations which gives the oysters a slightly different taste. There is a sampler platter an array of all the different types of oysters that they have a seafood tower and it's kind of perfect for two people. I recommend trying them all and then ordering a few more of the kind you like best. The decor is pretty awesome with a comfortable atmosphere. The service is also excellent. Just a great atmosphere for a meet up, meeting, or a date.“

“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“

“It's been a while since we've been to The Rossi and we are so glad we dined there yesterday. First, they have one heck of a Happy Hour both for their food and beverage offerings were fantastic, I mean how often do you see French 75s and Palomas on a Happy Hour menu. Second, their staff, front of the house, bartenders and servers all have the impeccable timing as far as knowing when to check-in which made the whole experience relaxing & leaving us truly happy! Finally, the restaurant itself has character in a good way... the rays of sunlight dancing thru the windows and the sparkle off of the lighting fixtures leaves patrons with the impression the owners of this bar care about the ambience! We'll be back for sure!“

“Had 2 Juicy Lucy Regular FF and Sweet Potatoes FF- everything good I waiter did great job. While sitting there eating a and observing I noticed the different age and variety of customers the young and the olds everybody enjoying feeling safe. Mothers with small children and "old folks " like us (87 and 92)-THANKS RUSTY BUCKET for your delicious food hospitality sleep up the good work!?“

“Absolutely Amazing! Everything we tried was presented so nice!! Loaded with flavor & fresh ingredients !!! Would definitely recommend!!! Total 10!!!❤️“

“My wife had a butter burger and onion rings and said the burger was better than Five Guys.
I had a cod dinner. The fish was good although a little greasy. My fries were cold. The cole slaw was fantastic.
I have had their Frozen Custard and it is fantastic.“

“Visited Delaney's in Grandview with a friend for breakfast , first time for both of us. Very pleased with atmosphere, service and quality of food. I highly recommend stopping in, plan to do so again.“

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

“Excellent from start to finish“

“I enjoyed a lovely afternoon brunch with my father this afternoon. We agreed that our experience was so enjoyable because of our amazing server Grace. I am constantly dreaming about the deviled eggs and the chocolate cake, you don’t want to miss out! Grace was very detailed oriented and very cautious about my severe tree nut allergy which made feel at ease. I already can’t wait to go back and Grace will be my preferred server no question!“

“Great tasting food. Small town vibe. Personable staff.“

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

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

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

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

“excellent food. amazing breakfast and service!“

“Fun atmosphere! Go Irish ☘️“

“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! 😋🙂😇“

“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.“

“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!🥰👍🏼👨🏼‍🍳🍽️🎉🥮🥳❤️“

“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!“

“Everything was excellent! Our server was attentive and checked on us multiple times. I had the press burger, onion rings, and a cup of potato soup. The burger and onion rings were amazing! The soup was thinner than I expected, but the flavor was very good. I very much look forward to going again to try other menu options!“