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4.6
Exceptional(2579)
$$$$
• Californian • Columbus
Booked 47 times today
We adored MJ, our server. Did not miss with her recommendations and energy. 10/10
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4.8
Exceptional(3309)
$$$$
• American • Short North - Arena District
Booked 101 times today
Business friends from out of town gathered for HH . We had fantastic service with Zach, providing us insight to our menu choices and cocktails. All well done. We had scallops, meatballs a pizza and few other apps. Would recommend it
A photo of Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2560)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Short North - Arena District
Booked 61 times today
Paul and Bita we're great and the food was excellent and we did not feel rushed and enjoyed the evening very much
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4.6
Exceptional(1546)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Columbus
Booked 46 times today
Great service - great atmospher - great experience
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4.8
Exceptional(327)
$$$$
• Grill • Columbus
Booked 68 times today
Food & drinks were excellent and our server did a fantastic job for a party of 6. Noise was a little loud, but it was during an Ohio State game so patrons were engaged and it was expected.
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4.6
Exceptional(1094)
$$$$
• Indian • Short North - Arena District
Booked 13 times today
This arrangement between the Refectory and ROOH was brilliant. I would love to see more like this. Food was spectacular!!!!
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4.8
Exceptional(5327)
$$$$
• Italian • Short North - Arena District
Booked 40 times today
Anytime we are visiting Columbus and are having dinner, Martini's is the place. The food is always excellent and the service even better.
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4.7
Exceptional(340)
$$$$
• Fusion / Eclectic • Columbus
Booked 23 times today
Our server was amazing! So were the bar tenders! Got our drinks so fast and they were delicious. Had MoTitos, Mangorita and Gravitional Pull. All were so good. Tots and artichoke/spinach dip were excellent. Sushi rolls were really good too. Spicy Tuna, Caterpillar rolls were great. Love the view of the city and the vibe of the restaurant. We’ll definitely be back!
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4.1
Excellent(311)
$$$$
• Creole • Columbus
Booked 47 times today
Better than what we expect Nice vibes nd waitress!!! Amazon food we will be back ty
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4.7
Exceptional(548)
$$$$
• American • Short North - Arena District
Booked 18 times today
The food is absolutely phenomenal!! Some of the best I’ve had anywhere in a long time. The atmosphere and service are fantastic too. We had a little accident at the table and the staff was all right there immediately to clean it up. Wish we lived closer because we’d be here all the time!!!

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  • Jim
    Orlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Sea Bass was awesome as usual. Going for BangBang Wednesday!!! 👍🇺🇸
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    Bonefish Grill - Columbus OH$$$$• Seafood• Dublin
    •
    4.7
  • Amy
    Columbus •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 31, 2026
    This is the one restaurant on Polaris Parkway you don’t want to miss. Excellent menu options (just enough variety without feeling overwhelmed ) flavorful, well-executed dishes and attentive, knowledgeable service. Definitely returning.
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    Nomad$$$$• Contemporary American• Polaris
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    4.7
  • Gary
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 25, 2026
    We enjoyed Bombay House! The restaurant itself is beautiful, and I loved the lighting and overall atmosphere. It feels elegant but still comfortable and welcoming. The food was honestly the highlight. Everything tasted fresh, full of flavor, and you could tell they put effort into the quality. The service was good too. They’re still fairly new, so I think there’s room for little improvements, but the staff was very nice and welcoming. Overall, a really nice experience and definitely a place worth checking out!
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    Bombay House Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Indian• Westerville
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    3.5
  • Bryan
    Las Vegas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 19, 2026
    Great food (the duck was awesome!), great beer, great service. Will absolutely be coming back!
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    Forbidden Root Columbus$$$$• Brewery• Columbus
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    4.7
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