Dining in Columbus

Serenity Cafe & Catering
79 South Fourth Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614-358-0615, Relax and enjoy delicious food made from scratch.

Short Story Brasserie, The
923 River Road, Granville, OH 43023, 740-587-0281, The Short Story is a restaurant located in Granville, Ohio just a short drive from Columbus, Ohio. This brasserie brings a world of flavor and culinary adventure to you in the same spirit that Hemingway brought the sight, sounds and flavors of the world to his readers. They offer fine food in a relaxed setting and have an extensive wine list of over 100 wines, many available by the glass.

Surly Girl Saloon, The
1126 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215, Located in the Short North District, 614-294-4900, A large selection of comfort food, whiskey, quality wine, and cocktails can be enjoyed at the Surly Girl Saloon.

94th Aero Squadron
5030 Sawyer Road, Columbus, OH 43219, Located Adjacent to Port Columbus Airport, 614-237-8887, This World War I themed restaurant is decorated accordingly with period aviation artifacts and memorabilia and serves an array of classic American fare. Dance to the Big Band Sound of Swing on most Thursdays nights while dining here. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Tuesday through Saturday, as well as a wonderful Sunday Champagne Brunch.

Applebees
480 Ackerman Road, Columbus, OH 43202, Located Near the Ohio State University Campus, 614-268-1220, A familiar favorite that offers traditional and innovative American cuisine seven days a week for lunch and dinner in a comfortable and casual atmosphere.

Cameron's American Bistro
2185 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43085, Located in Worthington, 614-885-3663, A neighborhood favorite, the original Cameron Mitchell Restaurant offers the best fresh seafood, pastas, steaks and chops prepared using such destinations as San Francisco, New Orleans, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles as inspirations.

Damon's Downtown
89 East Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215, Located Across from Columbus Convention Center, 614-228-7427, Full service, casual dining restaurant that specializes in award-winning ribs plus serves an array of American cuisine such as grilled steaks, chicken, and seafood. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.

Lindey's
169 East Beck Street, Columbus, OH 43206, 614-228-4343, This upscale, high energy "white table cloth restaurant" serves the best in posh American cuisine in an atmosphere that recalls a New York bistro with hardwood floors, brass railings, and original artwork. Live jazz is featured on Thursday and Friday evenings and acoustic guitar music accompanies your dinner on Sunday evenings. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.

Max and Erma's
739 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43206, Located in Historic German Village, 614-431-5800, With eight locations in Columbus, as well as locations in neighboring towns and states, this well known restaurant serves fantastic burgers and classic American fare daily for lunch and dinner.

Mitchell's Ocean Club
4002 Easton Street, Columbus, OH 43219, 614-416-2582, Mitchell's Ocean Club showcases a large selection of prime seafood, as well as handcrafted cocktails and world-class wines. This Cameron Mitchell Restaurant encompasses retro elements of a supper club, including warm finishes and rich woods, all combined with contemporary styled sheer drapery, state of the art lighting and granite bar tops. The atmosphere is electric, sophisticated and fun, and the service is unsurpassed. They also features a beautiful outdoor covered patio terrace, a lively cocktail lounge and piano bar, and two private dining rooms with seating for up to 40 guests.

Northstar Cafe, The
951 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, Located in the Short North District, 614-298-9999, The Northstar Cafe is well-known for its pepper-flaked maple sausage. Another Northstar Cafe in Columbus can be found at 4241 North High Street (Beechwold).

Old Mohawk Restaurant
819 Mohawk Street, Columbus, OH 43206, Located in Historic German Village, 614-444-7204, Enjoy a tried-and-true menu of casual American cuisine while dining at this local popular restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner. They also serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.

Spinnaker's Restaurant
173 Columbus City Center Drive, Columbus, OH 43215, Located in the Columbus City Center Mall, 614-224-5984, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this casual dining restaurant serves a wide variety of traditional American cuisine in an inviting, friendly atmosphere.

Lemongrass
641 North High Street, Suite 103, Columbus, OH 43215, 614-244-1414, A bold, colorful interior of oranges, yellows, and vivid flower motifs are featured at this popular and elegant Asian bistro that is best known for its pad Thai. The restaurant serves an eclectic and innovative selection of contemporary cuisine with Asian influences and piano entertainment is provided in the Euro-style Gallery Room. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays