Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Short North - Arena District

38 restaurants available nearby

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1. Forno Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2877)

Price: Moderate

• American • Short North - Arena District

Booked 100 times today

Located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, Forno offers the best atmosphere and contemporary cuisine in the city, with alluring views of our custom stone-fire oven and High Street happenings. An unrivaled Happy Hour includes hand-crafted drinks, wine by the glass, Ohio drafts, signature pizzas and sharables. Stop in and see why we’ve been ranked as one of Forbes Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America! Please call us at 614-469-0053 to make a reservation!

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2. SoCal Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2273)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Columbus

Booked 20 times today

SoCal Kitchen + Bar (formerly Del Mar SoCal Kitchen) is a full-service restaurant, offering the best of California-inspired dishes and cocktails. The restaurant pays homage to a SoCal Kitchen with “good food, good vibes and good times to remember.”The talented culinary team led by Executive Chef Mike Fick, is fanatical about freshness and uses only the best fare from the farm, garden and sea. The restaurant also has a heavy focus on vegetarian and gluten free options. SoCal Kitchen + Bar offers Brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.

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3. The Guild House - Columbus

4.8

Exceptional(3904)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbus

Booked 60 times today

The Guild House is an artisan eatery featuring creative American cuisine available for dinner. We proudly source locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Our chefs collaborate to create seasonal offerings that are regionally and globally inspired, all with artistic technique in an energetic and inviting space. Our wine list includes wines from around the world that are diverse and carefully selected, and our bar chefs craft fresh squeezed juices and spirits with skillful passion. Repurposed wood, local art and contemporary accents lend to The Guild House’s cosmopolitan character – suitable for revelry or relaxation.

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4. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus

4.8

Exceptional(2021)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District

Booked 54 times today

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Positioned at the gateway of the Short North arts & entertainment district, Hyde Park is located adjacent to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and a short walk from the major downtown hotels, North Market, and Nationwide Arena. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features, and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Columbus Ohio’s “go-to” fine-dining restaurant choice and place to be impressed, for convention goers, business meetings, corporate events, intimate dinners & special occasions. Private event rooms available; heated covered outdoor dining; valet parking offered - $10

5. Hubbard Grille

4.6

Exceptional(1438)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Columbus

Booked 10 times today

Hubbard Bar & Grille is a new American restaurant and event space in the heart of the Short North since 2010. Featuring fresh, local and organic meals & creative cocktails in a modern, sophisticated atmosphere. We are open for dinner 6 nights a week; closed on Mondays.Our second floor bar and lounge may be reserved to create a flexible space for groups of 50+. Guest can enjoy the privacy of a sit-down dinner or mingle in cocktail-party fashion. For more information visit www.hubbardgrille.com/private-eventBooking a table online is fast and convenient, but if you are having difficulty finding a certain availability feel free to call us and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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6. Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(297)

Price: Moderate

• Sports Bar • Columbus

Booked 17 times today

Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen is a polished sports bar and restaurant featuring elevated American fare, with an intricately curated specialty drink, spirits, & local craft beer selection. Located on The Cap in the Short North, next to the Greater Columbus Convention Center - Parlay is the Short North's superior host for viewing parties featuring the largest sporting events around the world.

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7. Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar

4.6

Exceptional(462)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Columbus

Booked 38 times today

Hank’s is a classic institution that emanates the charm and warmth of Southern Hospitality. We are dedicated to preserving the culinary heritage of the low country and fostering a convivial atmosphere where guests can feel at ease and fully savor their dining experience. Our long-standing reputation for excellence and commitment to quality have made us a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike, and we invite all to become part of the Hank’s family and experience the spirit and tradition that have kept us thriving for over 25 years.

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8. Cento – German Village

4.8

Exceptional(930)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • German Village

Booked 36 times today

A tribute to our 100th restaurant opening, Cento is an authentic, chef-driven Italian oasis. Inspired by the intimacy & culinary creativity of the finest restaurants in Italy, Cento is a warm, welcoming, & enchanting addition to German Village. Cento is a place for the entire community – a new, timeless, everyday destination where Great People Deliver Genuine Hospitality.Our Garden Terrazza is available daily, weather permitting, on a first come first serve basis. Reservations booked are for tables inside the restaurant and will only be seated on the terrazza upon availability. If you cannot make your scheduled reservation, we ask that you please cancel by 12PM the day of your reservation. Cancellations outside the allowed window will be charged $25/person. Walk-ins are welcome for bar top and patio seating on a first-come basis.Valet offered daily starting at 5PM, $12 per car.

9. FYR Short North

4.6

Exceptional(765)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Columbus

Booked 2 times today

FYR represents the metaphorical hearth of downtown Columbus with the centerpiece of the kitchen being a wood-fired grill led by renowned Argentine chef, Sebastian La Rocca. Located within Hilton Columbus Downtown, the use of fire & smoke is incorporated into every dish to bring the historical ritual of cooking over an open flame tableside. FYR is a stronghold of culinary passion - a gathering place that honors the emotional, mental and spiritual nature of flame and food.

10. Goodale Station

4.6

Exceptional(821)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbus

Booked 15 times today

Located on the rooftop of the Canopy by Hilton in Downtown Columbus. The views are spectacular with two patios furnished with fire pits and dining tables. Our menus are driven by the local bounty of Ohio and the Midwest to produce creative New American Cuisine. Executive Chef Jonathan Olson works with local farmers to bring beauty and creativity into the kitchen. The innovation doesn't stop with the culinary program! Our knowledgeable and experienced bartenders are driven to create unique signature cocktails as well as staying true to the classics. Our goal is to create bold and flavorful dishes that rotate throughout the seasons as well as a curated cocktail menu. We highly recommend making reservations to ensure your experience is superb.

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. Forno Kitchen and Bar

2. SoCal Kitchen + Bar

3. The Guild House - Columbus

4. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus

5. Hubbard Grille

6. Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen

7. Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar

8. Cento – German Village

9. FYR Short North

10. Goodale Station

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