Publication names the ‘Best 29 Restaurants in Columbus’; is your favorite on the list?
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I still find myself frequenting the same restaurants week after week. But when I stumbled upon this list made by James Lucy on Cozymeal, I was reminded of all of the incredible spots we have here in Columbus.
From 1950s steakhouses, to hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurants, here are the best 29 restaurants in Columbus, according to Cozymeal, in no particular order:
1. So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ
2950 Hayden Road
What to Order: Kimchi pancake, savory silken tofu, or the savory silken tofu soup
2. Alqueria Farmhouse Kitchen
247 King Ave.
What to Order: Meat and cheese board, buttermilk fried chicken with herb mascarpone purée, juicy pork shank with Jimmy Red corn grits
3. Xi Xia Western Chinese Cuisine
1140 Kenny Centre Mall
What to Order: The stirred noodles with soy and garlic, salt and pepper chicken served with homemade sweet and sour sauce
4. Plas Food and Drink
21 E. Fifth Ave., Ste. 101
What to Order: The Chef’s Charcuterie n’ Formaggio Board, the maple-smoked duck carbonara.
5. Katalina’s
Multiple Locations
What to Order: sweet n’ spicy bacon, breakfast tacos, pancake balls
6. Huong Vietnamese Restaurant
1270 Morse Rd.
What to Order: Fresh spring rolls, bún bò hue soup, bánh xèo stuffed crêpe
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7. Amul India
5871 Sawmill Road, Dublin, OH
What to Order: Chicken tikka, saag paneer
8. Buckeye Donuts
1998 N. High St.
What to Order: The Buckeye Donut
9. CRMD Ice Cream
1190 N. High St.
What to Order: Black vanilla and Vietnamese coffee ice cream
10. Momo Ghar
59 Spruce St.
What to Order: Meat or veggie momo
11. Kolache Republic
702 S. High St.
What to Order: sausage, egg, and cheese kolache
12. Pistacia Vera
541 S. Third St.
What to Order: Macarons, pain au chocolat, classic éclair, croque monsier, quiche
13. Kitchen Social
Multiple Locations
What to Order: The cheddar and scallion biscuits, Korean barbecue cauliflower, crispy Thai shrimp, eggplant meatballs
14. Veritas
11 W. Gay St.
What to Order: Customizable five-course menu with wine pairing
15. Comune
677 Parsons Ave.
What to Order: Crispy rice, bread & spread, seasonal menu offerings
16. Ampersand Asian Supper Club
940 N. High St.
What to Order: Nori fries, gyoza, tonkotsu ramen, pork chashu rice bowl
17. The Refectory
1092 Bethel Road
What to Order: lamb chops, filet mignon, venison and pork terrine
18. Mitchell’s Ocean Club
4002 Easton Station
What to Order: Point Judith calamari, Dutch Harbor king crab legs, the dry-aged wagyu strip
19. The Pearl
641 N. High St.
What to Order: Shrimp and grits, seafood gumbo, Southern fried chicken
20. Ray Ray’s Hog Pit
Multiple Locations
What to Order: Pulled pork, spicy jerk chicken, smoky beef brisket
21. Smoked On High
755 S. High St.
What to Order: Slab or ribs or brisket
22. Mikey’s Late Night Slice
Multiple Locations
What to Order: Spicy pepperoni with banana peppers, red pepper flakes and Sriracha or go meat-free with the vegan Buffalo chicken
23. Harvest Pizzeria
Multiple Locations
What to Order: The Ohio Double Bacon Pizza
24. Speck Italian Eatery
89 N. High St.
What to Order: Confit wings with Calabrian chile, bucatini pomodoro
25. Barcelona
263 E. Whittier St.
What to Order: Carpaccio de pulpo, Paella Barcelona.
26. Basi Italia
811 Highland St.
What to Order: Zucchini pronto with toasted almonds and pecorino, smoked chicken carbonara, baked ricotta gnocchi
27. Joya’s
657 High St.
What to Order: The breakfast sandwich served on a “pav-tato” roll with cheesy eggs and chutney
28. Lindey’s
169 E. Beck St.
What to Order: The lobster bisque, crab cakes, steak frites
29. The Top Steakhouse
2891 E. Main St.
What to Order: jumbo shrimp, porterhouse, New York strip
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