50 Best American Restaurants near Whitehall

“Ginger is the best waitress ever!!“

“Top-rated experience! Isabella did a superb job serving us during lunch. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Her professionalism, warm attitude, and attention to detail truly elevated our dining experience. We felt welcomed, well taken care of, and genuinely appreciated as guests. If you’re dining here, ask for Isabella—she’s outstanding and deserves all the praise!“

“Very good food and very nice employees. Was treated very nice.“

“Some of the best food and customer service I’ve ever had! 10/10“

“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“

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

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

“I’m visiting for Atlanta and just walked in here. The food was so good! The sushi was so fresh and flavorful! Also had the burger and triple dip. It was nice to have different cuisines in one meal. Mayli was our server and she was so sweet and had great recommendations! She gave us a full menu walk through and her communication was top tier. Thank you!“

“We had the best home cooked diner food, wonderful FAST service, the prices are very reasonable and the portions are HUGE! Take a look at the Omelet we ordered, it filled the entire plate! You just can’t beat the Portside Cafe! they are so friendly, we felt like family on our first visit. We’ll definitely be back very soon!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Overall, a very pleasant experience. Our sever was friendly and attentive. Nice vibe, relatively quiet even with large groups and children seated near. Food was all good. We had the June special drinks and dessert. I recommend both. We loved the tempura mushrooms and grilled peppers. The restaurant is pricey with relatively small portions, but the quality is there. I would definitely go again should I find myself back in the area.“

“The sweet potato crockpot.“

“Amazing experience from cocktails to apps to entrees! I mentioned my nut allergy and I felt that was heard - which made my birthday dinner stress free. The servers and waitress were attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. It can be a loud environment, so if you are looking for a more quiet, intimate place it is something to consider. Will be back for their happy hour!“

“A really great experience and a perfect way to close out a busy day. After spending all day visiting OSU, this was a great place to grab a quick meal and a cocktail before heading home. The staff was friendly and the prices were on point. Complimentary drinks and good food rounded out the meal. Try the margarita pizza and nachos with both dips! Will definitely be coming back.“

“We had a great time. Beautiful location, excellent coffee, seriously delicious food, friendly staff. We’re here from Wheeling,WV, but will DEFINITELY make the trip back!“

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

“A wonderful experience last night for my 40th birthday. There is something for everyone with ton of flavor and the staff is top notice!! I recommend the Mac and cheese appetizer and of course their 3 sliders with KILLER🔥 fries. We will definitely be back soon!“

“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“

“Great meatballs!!!! Love the pizza.“

“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!“

“🍷 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“

“We love this restaurant. The fried pickles are sooooo good.“

“Fun atmosphere! Go Irish ☘️“

“We were invited to the VIP opening and because we absolutely LOVE Firebirds, we went. They definitely did NOT disappoint at all! - The service, the food, the drinks were incredible! (Shout out to Jig for being so attentive and awesome! We returned this weekend for the $19.95 Rib Special they were running for Labor Day Weekend and the food and service were top notch! Firebirds New Albany is a great addition to New Albany and we look forward to being regulars!“

“Wonderful experience and the food was delicious. Our waitress, McKenzie, was delightful and most helpful in giving us input on selection choices. We enjoyed the patio and our whole first experience here. Definitely will return.“

“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.“

“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“

“3rd time here and this place has never disappointed! Always greeted by a friendly host and a very gracious server. Tammy is addicted to the meatloaf and I am a fool for their grilled Baja tacos! Wonderful atmosphere and let's not forget the dessert! I love the New York cheesecake, and my lady daydreams about their Sticky bun bread pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! would highly recommend and will be back!“

“excellent food. amazing breakfast and service!“

“I stopped in while back in town for Christmas. I had a great smash burger, fries, and cheese curds. All were great. The sauces were all homemade and great as well. Everyone was friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend Ash & Em in Hilliard.“

“Amazing food, great service from Ardit Q!! He was great and professional!! Try it you will like it!!“

“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! 🤍🤍🤍“

“Love the food here and if that wasn't good enough the people there are so kind and thoughtful!!! I don't remember the waitresses name but honestly everyone we interacted with was kind and thoughtful and made you feel right are home!!!“

“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.“

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

“Great service, food was delicious. My new favorite jerk restaurant.“

“Love your burgers and cheese Sticks!“

“Lovely food (Bacon Cheeseburger with Preffered Fries is my go-to), friendly servers, quick service. I've been eating there since my late teens ^_^. Highly recommended!“

“Have been wanting to try this place forever and finally made it in today with my best friend, what a disappointment. Their posted hours show open till 2:30 pm, we arrived at 1:50 (plenty of time for some pancakes and coffee.) The weight staff was in full on cleanup mode and made it Very obvious they were done working for the day with the way we were greeted. I ordered decaf coffee and was told there was none left so decided to have regular and then didn't even get a full cup of that. At $4.99 a pop I need a full cup. I looked at my friend and said "they don't want to wait on us they are annoyed that they are already cleaning up and we came in" she agreed so when the server came back I politely said "we will just elsewhere we can tell you're cleaning up for the day" There was no "oh you are fine, you still have 40 minutes" or anything like that there just " are you sure?" We left and headed down the street to Delaney's Diner who would also be closing in about an hour at 3 PM but a TOTALLY different vibe. Greeted with a smile from the person at the hostess stand and 2 of the chefs even looked over and smiled and said welcome come on in! We looked at each other and said much better, we are definitely in the right place now. I've heard nothing but good things about the pancakes at the Pancake House I only wish I would have got to experience them But being treated well is more important to me than food. I understand wanting to be done work for the day believe me but it wasn't like we walked in with 3 minutes till closing. Oh well 🤷‍♀️“

“Fabulous food, great service!“

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

“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.“

“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“

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