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A photo of The Pearl - Short North restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5862)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Short North - Arena District
Booked 43 times today
Cameron Mitchell’s, The Pearl Short North, is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern. White exposed brick, original hard wood floors, over-sized iron beams and windows that open to High Street complete this unique gastropub, located in the Short North Arts District.
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4.7
Exceptional(459)
Price: Moderate
• American • German Village
Booked 14 times today
Sycamore is the epitome of cozy. Customers praise it for its 'great ambiance,' 'perfect for a date night,' and 'lovely atmosphere.' The restaurant's intimate charm and excellent food make it a favorite spot for breakfast, working lunch, and dinner. The bar's 'thoughtfully selected list of cocktails, wines, beer and spirits' and 'excellent Old Fashioned' are mentioned frequently in reviews, contributing to the overall warm and welcoming environment.
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4.5
Awesome(134)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Columbus
Booked 18 times today
Note: Santa will be making a guest appearance at the Brass Eye from 10am-12pm on the 8th, 15th or 22nd of December. Brass Eye is the perfect place to unwind and be inspired by one of our founding fathers who knew how to have fun and not be too serious. Benny Frank’s Drinker’s Dictionary will make you laugh and want to have one more. Our dynamic rooftop bar is surrounded by oversized fireplaces, cozy seating with panoramic views of the city – and is the perfect place to assemble with friends for well-crafted spirits and honest food that’s perfect for sharing and good times.
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4.8
Exceptional(2856)
Price: Moderate
• American • Short North - Arena District
Booked 160 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!
A photo of Alqueria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(45)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbus
Booked 13 times today
Alqueria is a restaurant located in the University District of Columbus, Ohio. It offers refined rustic dining in a comfortable setting. The menu features a variety of dishes, including braised meats, charcuterie, cheeses and seafood. The restaurant is located in an over 100-year-old building in the University district.
A photo of Pelino’s Pasta restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1015)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Columbus
Booked 20 times today
Chef Vinny Pelino serves up authentic, handmade pasta dishes using local, organic, and imported Italian ingredients. You won't want to miss our fresh pasta, including our famous Cacio e Pepe served tableside in a 60lb wheel of Pecorino Romano DOP cheese! With a monthly changing chef’s tasting menu, there is always something new to enjoy!
A photo of Domo restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(143)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Columbus
Booked 26 times today
With almost a decade of experience cooking in the finest restaurants and making sushi, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff make sure you have a fantastic experience. Eat what you love at Domo. Come enjoy our fresh sushi and Japanese/Korean dishes.
A photo of Service Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(645)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Short North - Arena District
Booked 13 times today
Humbly innovative. Fueled by a passion to draw deeper connections between food and spirits, Service Bar delivers an experience that is refreshingly innovative, much of that due to carefully placed hints of nostalgic flavors and techniques. Housed in Middle West Spirits, one of Ohio’s first craft distilleries, the stunning main dining room is both intimate in size and lively in energy.Full dinner service is available first-come first-serve at the main bar, and by reservation at a variety of smaller individual tables that accommodate 2-6 guests.
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4.6
Exceptional(1540)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Short North - Arena District
Booked 38 times today
Fireproof offers friendly faces, attentive service and a carefully crafted food & cocktail menu that highlights a blend of international cuisines. Embracing a true tapas, shareable concept - Fireproof Restaurant brings a big city dining experience to the Short North Arts District. Low lighting, rich cozy textures, a superb wine list and sultry sounds all create an intimate yet chic experience meant to share with others. Located in the heart of the Short North; Fireproof is where you can indulge in food & atmosphere
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4.7
Exceptional(649)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Columbus
Booked 17 times today
We are an approachable, fine dining restaurant in the Short North Arts District, offering a diverse menu rooted in classic culinary traditions and cultivated with modern innovation, specializing in house-made charcuterie and cheeses, vegan butchery, craft cocktails, and fine wine. [‘plas] provides a memorable guest experience by executing innovative interpretations of culinary classics in a modern rustic environment, accompanied by elevated service and personable staff.

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  • Sarahvip
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We went to Alqueria for a date night and had a lovely dinner! A cool, unique space with great food. The menu changes often- we had a few appetizers (bread & seasonal butter, shrimp, and sweet potatoes) that were great, and a couple entrees (a broccoli & cauliflower dish that was a little pricey for vegetables, but was delicious, and a sweet potato/spinach gnocchi and duck confit dish). Overall, loved it and will be back!
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    AlqueriaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus
    4.8
  • Janevip
    Columbus •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    From service to the food everything was amazing! Might have been one of the best dinners I’ve had in awhile! Can’t wait to go back!
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    SycamorePrice: Moderate• American• German Village
    4.7
  • Doug
    Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Had 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.
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    The Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District
    4.7
  • Greg
    Columbus •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great happy hour location! Many more food and drink choices than most restaurants on their happy hour menu. Food and service were great!
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    Forno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District
    4.8
  • Tyler
    West Virginia •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Nov 2024
    Great experience. Very close to Value City Arena venue. Food was awesome, drinks were better.
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    Brass EyePrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Columbus
    4.5

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