Houlihan's - Upper Arlington

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   Irene

   Columbus

   28 reviews

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   4.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   Everything was very nice and our waitress, Emily, was great. I do have to say that my green beans were inedible. I don't like my vegetables cooked to mush and appreciate some crispness, but these were not even blanched. They were completely raw and I could not even eat them.
   

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   SandiM

   Columbus

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 22, 2023

   overall3food3service1ambience2

   We normally enjoy our visit however the service was very disappointing. We asked a basic question and our server had to bring someone else over for us to repeat the question to them. Lacking knowledge about menu and service
   

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   BuckeyeLynn

   Columbus

   9 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   We sat outside and had an amazing dinner. Food was the best I have had there in years and the service was outstanding... I believe it was Melanie, She did an awesome job.
   

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   Candi

   New Orleans

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience3

   The service was excellent and the food was good, but it was very dark inside the restaurant.
   

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   Babs

   Columbus

   45 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on May 16, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The staff was very busy and we did have some waiting for our food and our checks, but it just gave my husband and me more time to talk!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Northern MI

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

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   Caro

   Columbus

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   We had to ask for our soup to be brought out before the food after waiting for 10 or so minutes. The reason we were given for the delay was "there are 11 carryout orders." My pasta was cold on top when it got to the table. We had a similar experience on our pervious visit. This may have been our last.
   

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   DebbieB

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 9, 2023

   overall2food4service1ambience3

   We seemed to be sitting in a section where the server didn’t realize she had this table and even though there was a server in training, the service was poor. It is especially annoying when dirty dishes are NEVER removed from the table even when it’s apparent the customer is not in a hurry to leave.
   

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   KatyP

   Cleveland

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall3food2service4ambience4

   There was a decent ambiance, but wires were sticking out of the ceiling lights. Food was either too dry or drenched in sauce. The highlights were the drinks from the bar. The Pink Elephant is outstanding - a must try!
   

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    GinnyC

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed fish tacos and mojitos with friends, Houlihans a great meeting place with festive atmosphere
    

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    Susie

    Naples

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food1service4ambience4

    Have always loved Houlihans but the tortilla soup was disappointing!! It had only chicken dark meat, no white meat, made it uneatable for me!!
    

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    StevenB

    Columbus

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We always enjoy dining at Houlihan's. The food and drink are both delicious.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Everything was wonderful except the table was very sticky… our glasses, plates, everything needed to be slightly “yanked” to release them from the sticky table. Service and food were both excellent.
    

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    GinnyC

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere food and offers . Enjoyed new menu items, quality of food and ambiance
    

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    KittyS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Not what it use to be! The menus is similar, the prices are higher, and the quality is not there. The tables are sticky and need to be refinished and other parts of the restaurant are getting shabby. They should either fix it up or get someone new in. There is a need for this type of establishment.
    

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    Swagma

    Columbus

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The restaurant is starting to look a little tired. Especially on the outside, The front door looks very weathered and unwelcoming.
    

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    Pswan

    Indiana

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Lemon chicken was way overcooked. Burgers were fine. Mac and cheese side was not warm.
    

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    BillJ

    Dublin

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    I had a problem with my tomato bisque. It was not very hot and barely lukewarm. Not the thick and tasty bisque that is my favorite and order at every visit to Houlihan’s. ( No, I never return food, too afraid).
    

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    llou

    Columbus

    95 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    One of our favorites. Only gave 4 stars this time as the portion of salmon in the salmon pesto seems to be shrinking. The scallop portion was the typical size. Otherwise service and taste of food great.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday. Luke was or server. Didn’t show up too often nor not enough, just when needed. He did a great job!! Food was great as usual!!
    

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    Belly

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    My only complaint about Houlihan's is that they have eliminated a lot of the gluten free options that we enjoyed, wish they would bring back the GF flat bread at least.
    

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    LeslieB

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love this restaurant! It’s a family favorite and great for date nights too. The food is delicious. And I always love to try their different seasonal offerings too!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Meat loaf was very delicious and servings was enough to take home.
    

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    Steph

    Grand Rapids

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Excellent server made the Easter lunch out with my parents great!
    

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    KimE

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Houlihans is usually pretty good but last night it was not. My Mai Tai tasted like plain fruit punch, the garlic mashed potatoes were missing salt and garlic, the garlic green beans were missing garlic and were cold and the stuff chicken breast was good but had some burnt portions. Not their best.
    

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    Uncertain

    Columbus

    25 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1

    Forced to sit in bar area when that was the last thing we wanted. The French onion soup tasted like a salt-lick. Our server was very busy yet very kind and attentive
    

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    DeborahH

    Columbus

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and I appreciated was still at a hot temperature when served.
    

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    tovied

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    We have enjoyed Houlihans for years but this evening was not the case. Although our server was friendly and courteous it took an hour to get our food after we ordered it. As we looked around we realized she had every table in the bar area. When the food arrived the salmon was way overcooked and tough and the meal was Luke warm at best.
    

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    Jpoh

    Columbus

    260 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    260 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great prices and food. The best hostess and servers.
    

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    MaryAnn

    Columbus

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The restaurant was busier than we have seen it in awhile, so everyone working there had to hustle. Food was a little slow to come out of the kitchen, as a result. But the staff is always friendly, helpful and attentive. And the food is always delicious. This is one of our favorite restaurants.
    

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    RRSR

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    I sent my order of chicken and ribs back. Both were very overcooked and ended up with a cheeseburger. The manager should have talked to me about this
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3

    Our server rushed us to order, then brought our food out after it had clearly been sitting waiting for them to pick it up. Our meals were luke-warm, at best. I had requested no tomatoes, but received them. This is a first world problem, but just added to the frustration. Manager was out front smoking when we arrived and when we left. We’ve enjoyed this restaurant in the past. Really shocked at the poor experience we had most recently.
    

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    Darcy

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    We both had the advertised special, Lemony Chicken Piccata (served alongside fettuccine alfredo), which was offered at $5 less than menu price of $17.99. We had reservations and the dining room was about 80% full when we arrived at 6:30. Our server was not overly busy but she was less than attentive to our table. Maybe that was because we did not order cocktails or appetizers. We had to ask for napkins and silverware when our dinners were served without them. A spoon had been inserted into the fettuccine for effect. When cutting into the chicken, it was obvious that it was overcooked and difficult to cut into bite size pieces even using the serrated knife provided. While nicely seasoned, tasting it confirmed that it was chewy and dry. The pasta, on the other hand, was undercooked by about two minutes. It was stiff and the spoon was ineffective as a tool in twirling it around the fork. The only excuse would have been if we had specified we wanted it al dente -- which we had not. Neither the pasta nor alfredo sauce were hot, indicating it had been plated earlier than the chicken. Our server never came back to inquire whether we were enjoying our meals. Perhaps she knew better than to ask? Her next visit was to clear the plates from the table. I had not finished mine because it was so disappointing, but I told her she could take it away. She didn't question why I did not finish or ask if I wanted a box to take the rest home. We ordered a dessert to split and only when serving it did she take notice that my water glass had been empty and she then offered to refill it. The Brownie Batter Cake was delicious, and provided the only highlight of the evening. Sadly, our food was mediocre at best. The same would be said of the service we received. I can overlook a disappointing meal prep, but only if the server shows an interest in making our dining experience a pleasant one. She didn't care about either last night. Sad.
    

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    Jpoh

    Columbus

    260 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    260 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    Love this place, but our chicken piccata was not very hot (temperature) and it lacked the normal lemon flavor.
    

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    Morgan

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food and the drinks were really good. I felt like things were priced pretty fair as well. Not sure if it was an off night but everything was very slow…
    

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    TimothyK

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3

    They increase the price and made the portion smaller, what a farce
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4

    Reservations for St. Patrick’s Day at 6pm. Arrived before 6pm and immediately asked our waiter to hold out 4 Corned Beef/Cabbage dinners. She informed us the restaurant sold out at 4pm! I’ve been in the food business for many yrs and one would of thought the Chef & Mgr. would of reviewed the # of reservations and planned accordingly. To run out of Corned Beef dinners that early was disappointed. If we hadn’t had a couple joining us coming in from Powell we would of left! Your open table reservation app has our emails and should of sent an email out to anyone with reservations after the time you ran out of the special. Very unfair! So we had to stay. My husband ordered the Fish and chips and it was horrible. First, two very tiny pieces of fish, fries were so tiny. The entree didn’t even cover the plate. We are regular customers so we’ve had the fish before and it’s a nice size. We also waited close to 20 minutes for our glass of wine a draft beer. Service was very poor and food was very disappointing to say the least!
    

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    PollyI

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Our waitress was excellent! We went at 5 pm on St Patrick’s Day specifically for the day’s special of Corned Beef and Cabbage and it was sold out! We had fish and salmon instead, which was excellent but not having their special was extremely poor meal planning.
    

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    Kate

    Columbus

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We frequent Houlihan’s, especially accommodating for our large group of 10. Lisa,the hostess, brought us small plates for our celebratory cupcakes. Amanda, our waitress is the best. She knows the menu well and always gets our orders right! She refills our beverages without us even realizing we needed a refill! The food is great, always fresh and delicious. The chefs really work hard!
    

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    llou

    Columbus

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience as usual. Ordered the special which was great value. Portions were same as always. Some restaurants have been noticeably decreasing portion size, but not here.
    

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