79 Columbus Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

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47 Restaurants

Updated February 06, 2019

Restaurants:	Mitchell's Ocean Club - Easton Town Center, Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview, Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Seafood, American…
Neighborhoods:	Easton, Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington…

Mitchell's Ocean Club - Easton Town Center

$$$$

Seafood

Easton

4.7

8141 reviews

We were celebrating a birthday. We visit most of the CM restaurants and believe they’re all good. But Ocean is a notch above. The drinks are amazing and the food matches. Rachel was our server and remembered us from our previous visit (too many months ago) and we recalled her. She is truly a professional and would fit in at any restaurant in any city. Cameron Mitchell is fortunate to have her. Save room for the butter cake too.

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Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview

$$$$

American

Grandview Heights

4.8

5851 reviews

We enjoyed everything about this experience. Our food came really quick and hot and good. Both me and my partner will eat there again because even for the price it was excellent. The taste was perfect. They even gave me a free dessert for my birthday! I recommend this place to anyone.

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Hudson 29 - Upper Arlington

$$$$

American

Upper Arlington

4.7

3698 reviews

Our server was wonderful! Made suggestions, offered drink options, made my group feel very special. The food was delicious as well!

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Hudson 29 - New Albany

$$$$

American

New Albany

4.7

2754 reviews

Hudson's is one of my favorites. Highly recommend going there.

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J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin

$$$$

American

Dublin

4.6

1501 reviews

Outstanding food!!

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Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Columbus

$$$$

Steakhouse

Polaris

4.7

5036 reviews

Never disappointed after a visit to Eddie Merlot’s! The service and food are always top notch. While a bit more expensive than many restaurants, it’s fun to splurge occasionally and this is the place to do it! My filet was perfectly done, my wife’s salmon was excellent as well. Then the carrot cake—good luck finishing that even if you share it!

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Polaris Grill

$$$$

American

Polaris

4.7

4336 reviews

The food is great and Danielle always makes it a fantastic experience! Thank you!

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Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Dublin

$$$$

American

Dublin

4.7

3627 reviews

Cap City is a great location for a business lunch. Great menu with many options. Love the Chicken Noodle on Mondays.

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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Columbus

$$$$

Seafood

Easton

4.1

3848 reviews

The food was amazing and our server, Michael, was excellent!

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Marcella's

$$$$

Italian

Short North - Arena District

4.8

4980 reviews

Great food and service. So glad that we shared it with our out of town guests!

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The Avenue Steak Tavern

$$$$

Steakhouse

Grandview Heights

4.8

3206 reviews

Excellent Service, Food, Atmosphere and Friends! Great place to meet with great people!

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Marcella's Italian Kitchen - Polaris

$$$$

Italian

Polaris

4.6

3531 reviews

Great food and service! Went for lunch with a friend and our kids. We will be back.

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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Worthington

$$$$

Steak

Worthington

4.5

6506 reviews

Been eating here for years. One of our favorites.

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The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek

$$$$

American

Gahanna

4.8

6513 reviews

Great service, great food

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Texas de Brazil - Columbus

$$$$

Steakhouse

Columbus

4.2

3970 reviews

SUCH AN EXPERIENCE! WILL BE GOING BACK, SERVICE AND FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

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Giammarco's

$$$$

Italian

Westerville

4.6

1683 reviews

Excellent service and food- Perfect evening with friends

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Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Gahanna

$$$$

American

Gahanna

4.7

3380 reviews

Great food and great service as always! Every time I am back in town, it's a must eat for me!

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Forno Kitchen and Bar

$$$$

American

Short North - Arena District

4.8

2418 reviews

Staff was fantastic and food was delicious. Highly recommend the beet and goat cheese salad!

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Brio Italian Grille - Columbus - Easton

$$$$

Italian

Easton

4.0

2265 reviews

Me and my family love brio. We will definitely be making reservations again soon.

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Martini Modern Italian

$$$$

Italian

Short North - Arena District

4.7

4319 reviews

This place never disappoints! The food is beyond amazing, love the ambiance as well. Service is always great. I love this place!

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Columbus - Lennox

$$$$

Italian

Columbus

4.2

1142 reviews

We had a lovely dinner, waitstaff were friendly and helpful. The food was great.

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Napa Kitchen + Bar - Dublin

$$$$

American

Dublin

4.7

1954 reviews

Birthday lunch food was terrific Monique was our server and she was outstanding!!!!

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The Guild House - Columbus

$$$$

American

Columbus

4.7

3294 reviews

Came in for a anniversary dinner at 5:30 and had the best experience! It was pretty much empty when we arrived(pretty understandable For a Monday) and we got a table by the windows in the front. We got the rolls and wagyu beef as apps. Both were amazing, we were quite literally drooling over them. The restaurant picked up quite a bit after that as we ate dinner but never got too loud. We got the scallops and the gnocchi! Also both amazing. I work in food service and I was pleasantly impressed with the beautiful plate ups. I didn’t want to touch anything! Server was so kind and sweet. Overall a very good experience!! 10/10 would recommend.

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The Whitney House

$$$$

American

Worthington

4.6

1786 reviews

Service was timely and personalized. I haven’t had such attentive service in quite a long time, we were seated in the tavern for the very nice happy hour.

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Columbus

$$$$

American

Columbus

4.6

8756 reviews

The service is always great! However, out of our servers control , a lot of my favorite items were not available due to a deliver truck not showing up! It was my friends 1st being there and couldn’t experience a lot of the appetizers and desserts. We’ll definitely be coming back!

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J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Worthington

$$$$

Contemporary American

Worthington

4.2

1894 reviews

Comfortable environment, excellent food,great service

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Wolf's Ridge Brewing

$$$$

Contemporary American

Columbus

4.5

1943 reviews

Really good for allergies. The naturally GF farmers hash is probably my favorite breakfast in Columbus 🙌

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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Columbus

$$$$

Steakhouse

Easton

4.6

2796 reviews

Great food. I can not wait until they open in arena district.

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The Wine Bistro - Upper Arlington

$$$$

Contemporary American

Upper Arlington

4.6

954 reviews

Waiter probably overwhelmed with serving so many tables. He was fine, just not available a lot.

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Nicola Restaurant and Bar

$$$$

Italian

Upper Arlington

4.7

1516 reviews

Chef Nicola, Esperanza, and their staff make for a lovely, delicious meal in a relaxed, family atmosphere. Such a difference from the typical restaurant these days. We enjoy trying different things from the menu and the specials as everything is always so good. Highly recommended!

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Columbus - Bethel Road

$$$$

Italian

Northwest Columbus

4.3

952 reviews

Food was outstanding. Our server was excellent as well.

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Molly Woo's

$$$$

Asian

Polaris

4.7

2740 reviews

Excellent, enjoyable, tasteful, and GREAT! Taylor, our server, was fantastic!

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Mitchell's Steakhouse - Columbus Polaris

$$$$

Steakhouse

Polaris

4.2

2187 reviews

Always excellent

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Tucci's - Dublin

$$$$

Steakhouse

Dublin

4.8

3475 reviews

As we finished dining, I said this was great ambience, very good food, and exceptional service from Jersey!!!

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Mezzo - Dublin

$$$$

Italian

Dublin

4.5

2411 reviews

Had a wonderful meal! All the staff was so friendly! Loved it!

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Tony's Italian Ristorante

$$$$

Italian

German Village

4.6

645 reviews

Attentive, efficient waitstaff (Cole). Great food. Tasty cocktails. New Tiramisu recipe was fantastic.

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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

$$$$

Steakhouse

Short North - Arena District

4.8

3855 reviews

The food was amazing and the ambiance is very beautiful. The servers were very attentive to detail.

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Vittoria

$$$$

Italian

Powell

4.8

2926 reviews

Incredible all around we’ve been there so many times and honestly it’s our favorite place. Would recommend to anyone!

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Oscar's of Dublin

$$$$

Contemporary American

Dublin

4.4

1517 reviews

Perfect birthday celebration. Our waiter was very attentive but not disruptive. Good and libations were delicious!

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Cameron's American Bistro

$$$$

Contemporary American

Worthington

4.8

4172 reviews

Overall positive experience. It was a weeknight and the restaurant wasn't very busy. Service was prompt but the pacing of the meal was too quick. We didn't have a chance to finish our appetizer before our dinners came out. The calamari was tasty, not too heavily breaded; ratio of Calamari to zucchini was a bit disappointing. Entrees were beautifully presented. Scallops were cooked perfectly!

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The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

$$$$

Contemporary American

Columbus

4.6

922 reviews

Love going there! The service and friendliness is outstanding, and the food is superb. It is a beautiful, welcoming environment where people can carry on a conversation pleasantly.

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Barrel & Boar- Gahanna

$$$$

Barbecue

Gahanna

4.7

689 reviews

Brunch was delicious as always. The waitress was great.

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The Lounge at Final Cut - Hollywood Casino Columbus

$$$$

Steakhouse

Columbus

4.6

207 reviews

Key our waitress was amazing very helpful and patient being our first time their.

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The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar

$$$$

Contemporary American

Columbus

3.6

996 reviews

Went to the keep before a show at the Palace. The food was good, the drinks (not really a drinker but liked what I got). Our server was great too! Highly recommend

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Takeout available

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The Boat House Restaurant

$$$$

Seafood

Columbus

3.9

737 reviews

The food was great and the staff was super friendly. They even let us know about a rewards program we could sign up for to receive free goodies. The view of the river is lovely. The Boat House is a hidden gem.

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Six Hundred Downtown

$$$$

Italian

Bellefontaine

4.8

557 reviews

Garlic knots were a great start. Had a classic style pizza and a Detroit style pizza. Both were very good.

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Spaghetti Warehouse - Columbus

$$$$

Italian

Columbus

4.1

716 reviews

Our Farewell Dinner to our Supervisor at Spaghetti Warehouse was a great experience. All seven of us enjoyed delicious food and drink. Our server was exceptional We had brought a cake with us, and our server provided us with dessert plates and utensils. We had a fantastic time. I would recommend Spaghetti Warehouse for any celebratory event.

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