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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,599)Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.Bakersfield Columbus
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.8(350)Tacos. Tequila. Whiskey.
Serving up authentic, Mexican street fare, and a selection of over 100 tequilas and American whiskeys. Bakersfield is a spot where the food is simple, the service is warm, and the atmosphere is alive.
ROOH Columbus
Price: Expensive•Indian•4.8(987)ROOH is a progressive Indian restaurant. Meaning soul or spirit, ROOH brings the spirit of India to Columbus. Renowned Executive Chef, Sujan Sarkar blends charming, seasonal dishes that are an interpretation of customary Indian sensibilities with his use of international techniques.
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As a Courtesy to all guests, please limit your time with us to 2 hours for parties of 2-4, and 2.5 hours for parties larger than 4. We have a grace period of 15 minutes.Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,183)Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Positioned at the gateway of the Short North arts & entertainment district, Hyde Park is located adjacent to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and a short walk from the major downtown hotels, North Market, and Nationwide Arena. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features, and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is Columbus Ohio’s “go-to” fine-dining restaurant choice and place to be impressed, for convention goers, business meetings, corporate events, intimate dinners & special occasions. Private event rooms available; heated covered outdoor dining; valet parking offered - $10
The Pearl - Short North
Price: Expensive•Gastro Pub•4.7(6,000)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.Service Bar
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(674)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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- MMary BethVIPNew York City •36 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had excellent food and service on a busy night. Our waitress was helpful in making g suggestions to tailor our item to our liking.More infoSoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.6
- AAdeleCincinnati / Dayton •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoTried The Pearl during a quick weekend visit to Columbus. Food was excellent, service was amazing, and the ambiance just finished off a great visit!More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- EEdToronto / Ontario •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoSteaks are awesome. Get the Chilean sea bass. Calamari fantasticMore infoHyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown ColumbusPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- SsumollyColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoHad the best time, food, drinks and service was amazingMore infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- AAmandaVIPAsheville / Western North Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful experience. The food was perfect. Highly recommend the lobster pasta and the carrot cake was in of the best we’ve ever had and we are from the south. Our server was top notch!More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
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The Short North - Arena District is abuzz on game nights with hungry visitors on their way to or from watching the Columbus Clippers, the Columbus Blue Jackets or concerts at Nationwide arena. Office workers seeking plenty of flavor walk to the neighborhood restaurants in search freshly prepared vegan and vegetarian dishes along with plenty of seafood. The neighborhood tempts the palate with an array of ethnic cuisine, including Somali and Mexican food. One place to taste a little bit of everything is at the Columbus North Market. Dozens of vendors sell their specialties, and there is a seating area upstairs.
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Short North - Arena District. Our customers recommend Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus, Martini Modern Italian and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus
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