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Degrees @ Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

Degrees @ Columbus State Community College

4.9
4.9
125 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Degrees is a full-service restaurant serving familiar favorites with a gourmet twist. Join us on Columbus State’s campus in the heart of downtown to enjoy carefully crafted food and outstanding hospitality. When you dine at Degrees, you're also supporting the next generation of the hospitality industry. Here, students in our hospitality and culinary arts programs gain valuable experience as they work alongside industry professionals. Degrees is open Monday through Thursday, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 287-5578
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Columbus
  • Cross Street
    250 Cleveland Avenue
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

125 Reviews
  1. Dianne

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious food. I had the shrimp and grits and it was really excellent. The space is so nice and it is close. Highly recommend

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  2. Machelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and food! Thank you!!! Machelle

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  3. Chelsea

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was wonderful and the food and drinks were great!

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  4. Fitz

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent customer service and food! Truly appreciate this for Columbus!

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  5. MichaelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd time eating there, this time for lunch. I had the southwest corn soup which was fantastic & the club sandwich on whole grain also really good. The food here is really 5 star quality & definitely will be coming back.

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  6. PatO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This was our 1st visit - loved the ambiance, fantastic staff, good food. We plan on a return visit and will recommend Degrees to our friends.

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  7. SarahP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional meal, exceptional presentation, exceptional value, exceptional service and exceptional hospitality. It was a stellar experience and in my opinion, one of the best kept secrets in Columbus. Cannot recommend highly enough!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an incredible experience. Can’t recommend highly enough

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  9. Terry

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Hard to make choices with so many great choices on the menu

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  10. DavidB

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Degrees yesterday for the first time. Our aspiring chef grandson joined us for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised by the upscale ambiance of the beautiful dining areas, width and depth of the menu offerings, friendly greetings by all, and market pricing - but most of all by the quality of the service and food. Our attentive server was helpful in answering all of our questions about the menu, and about the student and faculty operated Degrees. We started (after the complimentary flavored popcorn !!!) with sharing the warm cheddar biscuits and the bbq shrimp on roasted corn appetizers. Both were delicious. Our grandson selected the chicken alfredo. He said the noodles tasted freshly made (not boxed), the chicken was tasty and the sauce was rich and creamy. My wife enjoyed the beet salad, to which she added salmon, prepared just as she had requested. She said she would order it again when we return. I had the Degrees Cheeseburger and fries. The sandwich was very good and the fries were excellent. We all enjoyed one version or another of an Arnold Palmer for our beverages (they had several flavored lemonades to chose from for combining with their iced tea). Our grandson didn't think we could leave without trying a dessert. The house made Ice Cream Duo (we selected chocolate and hazelnut) was a refreshing treat enjoyed by all, topping off a dining experience that far exceeded our expectations. We are already making plans to return for dinner in the near future.

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  11. JeffS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Degrees (and what a great name for a college restaurant!!) was a great location for a midday discussion with a new client. The staff was attentive but not intrusive.

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  12. NancyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The server was very attentive. I ordered the Cobb salad, vegetable beef soup, and cheddar biscuits. My husband and I shared the chocolate torte, which was absolutely delicious. There’s so many items on the menu I want to try so I will definitely be back.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great venue to celebrate with Administrative Professionals! Excellent service and delicious food. I really enjoyed the new specials!

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  14. BillH

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Disappointed with portions. Wife ordered herb chicken breast & instead got a wing & drumstick. Both small. Not much meat. However, flavor was good.

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  15. Mandy

    Columbus

    79 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Great venue for the students to learn. Very nice dining area that feels just like a fine dining restaurant. Look forward to visiting again and trying more menu items. Cheddar bisquits with honey butter are awesome!

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  16. MaryG

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am so glad we came to Degrees at Columbus State. My friend and I had a great time with fantastic food wonderful cocktails. Thank you so much for hosting us and for allowing us a wonderful time. I can't wait to come back!

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  17. PatriciaD

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    You must remember that this is a teaching restaurant and not everything will be perfect. Service was outstanding, nice dining room, the food was so-so. I sent back my entree because it was waaaayyy too salty and they made me a new one. It too was waaaaayyy too salty, so clearly, someone didn't learn from the mistake. They took it off my bill without me havingto ask, which was nice. The borscht starter was out of this world but the raspberry salad was bland, even with the lovely berries and the creme brulee was too dense and thin and the top didn't crack, probably because it had been sitting in the fridge after it was caramelized. Pretty pricey for a mediocre meal, but the red wine was very nice and I wish I remember what it was. Nice try folks, but the kitchen super needs to step up their game.

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  18. hazel

    Columbus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    This was my fourth recent visit to Degrees. It's turning into a favorite spot. The food is always fabulous, although my friend mentioned that the carrots accompanying her short ribs were a bit hard too hard. But the meat and masked potatoes, in her opinion, were "outstanding". Our server seemed a little nervous, but I love that this is a culinary school and that the servers are students. Hopefully this server learned a few lessons. She was very unfamiliar with the wine list. When I ordered the house chardonnay, she asked me, "How would you like that?" God love her! Soon her instructor appeared, and helped her through the order. I will definitely be returning. As a retired teacher, I love the whole experience.

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  19. William

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Glad to support students in their education.

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  20. LastMinDCLunch

    Columbus

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The happy hour specials were excellent. Our server Michael and team were on point. Mushroom risotto and the flourless chocolate torte dessert were both top-notch.

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  21. luvgoodfood

    Columbus

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rebecca did a great job taking care of our table and the food was delicious. I will be back for sure!

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  22. luannab

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was gracious and informative. All our specific needs were accommodated. There were four in our party and all were pleased with their meal. Then Jason gave us a fabulous tour that was the icing on the cake!

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  23. TinaF

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for the Valentine’s dinner and ordered off the special menu with halibut and ribeye. Both were delicious and the price was very reasonable. Food quality was very high. I would recommend it and would definitely go again!

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  24. ZacharyW

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly it’s a great deal for the food. The vibes are great and the taste of the food and cocktails were superb. Don’t let the idea of it being students in the back of house scare you off from this dining experience. It ran us $60.00 for two entrees, one appetizer, and two cocktails altogether. 10/10 will eat there again!

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  25. GregK

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This venue made for an ideal Valentine's Day dinner. Great atmosphere, upscale feel, friendly staff, and delicious courses. Did not feel like a college campus restaurant at all. The chef came out to greet us and inquire about our satisfaction. More than satisfied. Will keep this place in mind the next time we would like to get out for a nice enjoyable experience.

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  26. R2018

    Columbus

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a delicious lunch at Degrees, and we were impressed with the quality of the food. Our server was friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. Prices were quite reasonable.

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  27. EatWellEnjoyLife

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a hidden gem.The food and service are outstanding. Parking can be a challenge but worth the effort.

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  28. Afficianado

    Columbus

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Enjoyed the meal at Degrees. Salmon was a bit dry. Had to drink a lot of water to get it down. Service good. Quiet night, we closed the place. Would go back.

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  29. ElizabethB

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed dining at Degrees. The service is outstanding and the food was delicious.

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  30. SteveL

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Everything was outstanding. What was the most pleasurable is that everything that came out of the kitchen was piping hot! No lukewarm temperatures to adversely affect the taste and quality of the food.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great experience. I always know the food and service will be excellent when I invite a friend to lunch at Degrees!

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  32. Howard

    Columbus

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We visited for our first time, and we were thrilled. We are huge fans of Cameron Mitchell, so we were excited to see how the culinary students were succeeding. We loved the diverse menu selection, lots of healthy options, very creative design of dishes, well-presented, and great service and hospitality. We both had salads and loved the diversity...mine was the fall salad, with cooked squash, pepita, raisins, and quinoa, with baby spinach leaves, and a very light balsamic dressing.

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  33. Robby

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Logan was our server and was being trained by Zach. She did a great job at making us feel welcome and checking in on us throughout our business lunch. The food is always amazing at Degrees! And the location is so cool. I love the windows and view. We enjoyed a business lunch seated in a booth. Another amazing feature is being able to view the hustle of a busy kitchen through the viewing gallery windows! I highly recommend Degrees restaurant for anyone who is looking for a clean, convenient, and quality place to have lunch when in Downtown Columbus!

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  34. JudyK

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Degrees is an exceptional restaurant. It is beautiful, the service is always exceptional, the food is delicious and plated perfectly. We love the choice of foods. My husband and I continue to tout it to all our friends. Keep up the great quality. We will be back.

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  35. GypsyJ

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A relatively new restaurant in a new building at CSCC. Not fancy, but very open and clean. The waitstaff was very attentive and the food was very good. Additionally, all the tips are donated to the Mid-Ohio Market at CSCC and the employees earn a living wage.

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  36. TiffanyS

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Happened to be there during flat bread happy hour, so I got the margherita flatbread and it was great! My waitress was super kind and attentive, I will be back!

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  37. Matic

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Great service! This place is a top notch restaurant!

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  38. MarthaC

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful option! Free parking. Fantastic service. The quality of the culinary program at Columbus State is amazing. Hidden gem.

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  39. Jpoh

    Columbus

    280 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    280 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone should put this restaurant on their list. There are sandwiches and larger entrees. Parking is free!

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  40. CaitlinW

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really attentive service, you’ll want for nothing there, and the food is great. Desserts here are a must. Good value here—a soft drink, dinner and desserts for two people for $45 and we left stuffed. I’ll be back sometime, maybe between classes.

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Safety precautions

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Degrees @ Columbus State Community College is rated 4.9 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Degrees @ Columbus State Community College

250 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215-1722

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    250 Cleveland Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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