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- DDougBaltimore / Maryland •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHad a great evening with exceptional service by Alex and very good food. We had the curry mussels, tater tots, baked oysters and Harbor salad. All were quite unique and very tasty. We especially enjoyed the Harbor salad which we split among the table. We also had the punch bowl which was a nice drink option but required some extra effort to finish despite splitting between 4 of us. Probably better for a party of 6. Overall it was a great evening at The Pearl.More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- GGregColumbus •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat happy hour location! Many more food and drink choices than most restaurants on their happy hour menu. Food and service were great!More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- JJackieColumbus •52 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWonderful dinner ! We had the Blue Plate special fried chicken and the ponzu salmon. A gin and tonic ,and a glass of Kim Crawford started our evening and a delicious piece of pecan pie finished it off! They have a fabulous pastry chef! Great place, always busy! Get a reservation !!More infoCap City Fine Diner & Bar - GrandviewPrice: Moderate• American• Grandview Heights•4.7
- VVictorvipColumbus •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFood and service were excellent. Staff was patient with us as we had a leisurely dinner with friends who we don’t see very often.More infoMarcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerDallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThis is where my boyfriend and I chose to eat as our first meal in Columbus, Ohio! It did not disappoint. We had an 8:45 reservation, but went early and sat at the bar to have a drink and a couple of appetizers. We ordered the steak tartare and the oyster mushrooms. The steak tartare was fresh, cold, and had your classic tartare flavor. Texture was great as the meat wasn’t over minced. The mushrooms were “calamari” style and came with a couple of dipping sauces. The truffle aioli and the tomato fondue. I do wish we had more bigger bites of the oyster mushroom. We were fishing for them on the plate. Once at a table (we asked to be moved in order to accommodate the addition of friends also flying in — which the staff kindly and graciously accommodated us) we ordered the lampchops with the vegetable fried rice. I do believe this was by far the best bite of our evening. Definitely a must try. For our entree, we ordered the agnolotti and the sea bass. The agnolotti was flavorful with a generous amount of lobster! The seabass was cooked well and the light broth it came with was delicious. We ordered broccolini as a side dish which also didn’t disappoint We’re excited to come back to try more menu items!More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
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Columbus is the centerpiece of the state of Ohio and is home to The Ohio State University. The major metro area also features many great dining establishments that cater to the campus residents, visitors, and locals alike. Fine dining is available at a multitude of locations throughout town, which serve prime rib and lobster. International cuisine is also very popular in Columbus and can be ordered in the area’s authentic Thai, Chinese, Mexican, and Italian eateries. Seafood houses are also numerous and serve many varieties of fish. There is also an assortment of bar-and-grill combos located across town and in the college district, boasting unique menus and entrées for those looking for a casual contemporary dining experience in a fantastic atmosphere.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Columbus include Milestone 229, Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall and Giammarco's
Child friendly restaurants in Columbus include Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Columbus, OH, Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview and Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Gahanna
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