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  1. A photo of ROOH Columbus restaurant

    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.
  2. A photo of Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse-Downtown Columbus restaurant

    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
  1. A photo of The Pearl - Short North restaurant

    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.
  2. A photo of Service Bar restaurant

    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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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

As of Jul 13, 2025 there are 18 restaurants in Short North - Arena District. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.

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