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Stories on High, Columbus, OH

Stories on High

4.8
4.8
421 Reviews
$50 and over
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Stories on High is an age restricted venue. 21+ for entry.
The tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, Stories on High towers 28 stories over High Street, providing panoramic views of downtown Columbus – ideal for date night! This upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates led by Executive Chef Sebastian LaRocca. While reservations are encouraged, guests are welcome to walk in to experience seating in our bar area as well as our beautiful terraces, weather permitting.



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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sebastian LaRocca
  • Area
    Columbus
  • Cross Street
    High Street between Nationwide and Vine
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Stories on High - Window View Seating

    USD 50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Thank you for creating a VIP reservation! This reservation ensures you will be seated at one of our premier tables by the windows. Food and beverage minimums are required with this reservation. The minimum spend is $50 per person, prior to tax and gratuity. Please contact us via OpenTable Direct Messaging with any questions.
    Stories on High - Window View Seating photo

What 421 people are saying

Stories on High reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Best Ambience

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

  • Columbus

    Best Ambience

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stories on High offers "fantastic views" of the Columbus skyline and an inviting atmosphere, making it ideal for "special occasions" and "date nights." The service is "exceptional," with staff often praised for their attentiveness. While the small plates receive mixed reviews, standout items include beef sliders and wagyu skewers.
421 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner and location for our special occasion.
    Stories on HighResponded 1 day ago
    We look forward to seeing you again Julie! We'd be happy to host you for any special event in the future! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for a birthday. Had birthday menus and free desert. Was a great time. FYI parking is a pain but that’s the deal anywhere in the short north.

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  3. Richard

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice view, it was clean the service was excellent even the manager check on us. The food is a light fare and the chicken bites and wagu sliders were excellent.
    Stories on HighResponded on 19 March 2025
    Thank you, Richard! We appreciate your support of what we are doing at Stories and look forward to hosting you again! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  4. Geoffrey VIP

    Columbus24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location, fantastic staff, fantastic food! Best views of the Columbus skyline, and sunset in the city. I had attended events there previously and took my wife for our wedding anniversary. The staff was tremendous!
    Stories on HighResponded on 13 March 2025
    Thank you, Geoffrey for all your kind words! We're so happy you had a wonderful time with us at Stories! We look forward to having you back and providing another fantastic experience for you! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  5. Ram

    Austin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, tiger shrimp was phenomenal and drinks were subpar, definitely room for improvement. And the noise is too loud, overall good value for dinner and drinks
    Stories on HighResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Ram, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tiger shrimp as much as we do! We appreciate your feedback on what we can improve on. We're always looking for ways to elevate and your input is invaluable. We hope to see you again soon at Stories on High. Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This is much more of a bar than a restaurant. Food is small plates and everything was just OK. We probably tried 10 different dishes and most were overly salty. Nothing stood out as outstanding. Noise level was very loud.
    Stories on HighResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Stories on High. We're sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a great dining experience and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short in this aspect during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will be passing this along to our culinary team. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future, and we look forward to seeing you again! Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager

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  7. Alex VIP

    Columbus29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place - and thanks to another exceptional evening, my date loves the place too. Two words: BEEF SLIDERS. From the kind staff to the beautiful decor and views, wow. Coming back ASAP!
    Stories on HighResponded on 11 March 2025
    BEEF! SLIDERS! Let's go Alex! We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to continually providing you and your loved ones with a great experience! Next time you're in ask for me or my counterpart Bill to say hi. Till next time. Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible date night. Went on a double date here and it was magical
    Stories on HighResponded 2 days ago
    Hello! We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible night at Stories on High. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you and your date back soon! Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager

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  9. David

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The place was great, the waiter was nice, the food and drinks were delicious, and the view of the city was fantastic.
    Stories on HighResponded on 4 March 2025
    Great to hear David! Thank you so much for paying us a visit. We're so happy to have provided a good experience and we hope to see you again soon!! Cheers, P.J. General Manager

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  10. Allison VIP

    Columbus24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went here for my birthday and had such a great time! Great place for a celebratory outing. Drinks were delish, I had the Rising Tide - super smooth and balanced. The food was also great, our favorites were the tiger shrimp skewer, wagyu skirt steak skewer, hamachi ceviche (top recommendation) and crispy rice. We also ordered salmon and tuna nigiri. As a HUGE sushi fan, they were good but not great when compared to a higher end sushi restaurant. Service was outstanding - we'll definitely be back.
    Stories on HighResponded on 4 March 2025
    Hey Allison, We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a great time celebrating your birthday at Stories on High! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and drink offerings. We always aim to provide a memorable experience for our guests, and it sounds like we hit the mark for you! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, P.J. General Manager

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FAQs

Stories on High is rated 4.8 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Stories on High

404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High Street between Nationwide and Vine
  • Area
    Columbus
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sebastian LaRocca
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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