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Rhapsody - Nelsonville

4.6 (435)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
18 Public Sq, Nelsonville, OH 45764-1133

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Rhapsody - Nelsonville

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Columbus

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Rhapsody is a casual fine dining restaurant featuring Local Appalachian cuisine. Located in downtown Nelsonville, Ohio's beautiful Public Square, the Rhapsody is easy to get to and is centered in the arts district.

These cutting-edge comfort foods use local fresh ingredients, including vine ripe tomatoes, garden grown basil, local Amish cheese, and house made cheese spreads. Our steaks, chops, and chicken are produced locally, free of growth hormones and antibiotics. Our salads are made with fresh Athens area greens and vegetables. Electric Auto Charging in close proximity!

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4.6

4.6
(435)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Rhapsody - Nelsonville offers a charming dining experience with "great food and wonderful music." Guests appreciate the "super accommodating staff" and the lovely ambience, highlighted by live jazz performances. While some dishes may be overpriced, standout items include "delicious lamb chops" and flavorful ravioli burrata. Perfect for gatherings with friends.
435 Reviews
  1. Laurence

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was ready when we arrived based on our reservation time. And everything went smoothly after that….service, food, etc. They also had a guitar player that made the ambience perfect.

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  2. Shaun

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Would highly recommend.

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  3. Mary Ann Gold

    Columbus92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rhapsody is the perfect place to dine with friends and enjoy great food and wonderful music.

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  4. Caralyn

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Food and awesome to support Hocking Hills College❤️

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  5. Chris

    Cleveland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was good. Convenient location and nice vibe. I would recommend. I got the shrimp spaghetti and it was good. Caesar salad was good too. They easily accommodated our party of 3 couples with separate checks.

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  6. Thomas Gold

    San Francisco6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The ravioli burrata was flavorful and very good but the ribeye steak was fatty, thin and not a high quality steak for the price.

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  7. Don

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamb chops were delicious. Guitarist furnishing easy listening music. All in the party enjoyed their meals.

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  8. Susan

    Cleveland1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is very nice. We ate here 3 years ago and the food was fabulous. This time, the food was not great, especially for the price. When an entree is more than $25 you should at least be served a couple rolls, not have to buy bread for $7 as an appetizer. Then the food was just not that great, and we were told by our server what we ordered (Boom Boom Chicken and the Spicy Meatloaf) were two of their best entrees. It was a bit disappointing.

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  9. Larry Gold

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding lamb roast. Live guitar performer was very good as well

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  10. Jill

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing...i had ravioli and husband had lobster special....husband thought the rice was needing something and put a couple spoonfuls of my ravioli butter sauce over it. He said that made a wonderful difference other than that everything was amazing

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FAQs

Guests frequently describe the portions as generous, reviews note dishes were "quite large, " "plentiful, " and that parties often left comfortably full.

Yes, Rhapsody welcomes private parties; the downtown Nelsonville restaurant lists private parties as allowed.

Yes, Rhapsody is a lovely pick for date night, with live jazz, an intimate ambience, and multiple guests celebrating anniversaries and honeymoons there.

Wednesdays are a popular night for live jazz, while Friday evenings often feature piano or guitar, both nights are favorites for guests seeking live music.

Yes, families are welcome: several guests describe dining with children (including a toddler) and say the whole family left happy and well fed.

Rhapsody offers a main dining room plus bar seating, and the restaurant accepts private parties, a cozy setup that accommodates both bar diners and larger gatherings.

Rhapsody shines on Wednesday evenings when live jazz is regularly featured, and Friday nights are also a fun option, many guests enjoy the piano player and music before nearby shows.

Rhapsody on Nelsonville’s Public Square has a warm, music-forward dining room, reviewers praise the regular live jazz and piano and describe the atmosphere as lovely, cozy, and well suited to celebrations or a relaxed evening out.

Business casual is the guide here, aim for neat, polished, and comfortable attire rather than anything formal.

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Rhapsody - Nelsonville

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Columbus

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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