Quick Summary:

  • What are some great things to do in Columbus?
    • There are many great things to do in Columbus, from strolling along the city’s Scioto Mile on the banks of the Scioto River to exploring the American and European paintings and a sculpture garden at the Columbus Museum of Art.
  • Where can visitors find romantic dining options in Columbus?
    • Visitors also have a choice of intimate and cozy restaurants where they can celebrate love.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Barcelona ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Barcelona | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Barcelona

2. Basi Italia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Basi Italia | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Basi Italia

3. Columbus Fish Market

Category: Shopping
Columbus Fish Market | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Columbus Fish Market

4. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Columbus

Category: Food & Drink
Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Columbus | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Columbus

5. Hudson 29 Kitchen and Drink

Category: Food & Drink
Hudson 29 Kitchen and Drink | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink

6. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Category: Activities
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

7. J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood

Category: Food & Drink
J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood

8. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Category: Food & Drink
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

9. Latitude 41

Latitude 41 | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Latitude 41

10. Lindey's

Lindey's | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Lindey's

11. Martini Modern Italian

Category: Museums & Culture
Martini Modern Italian | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Martini Modern Italian

12. Mitchell's Ocean Club

Mitchell's Ocean Club | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Mitchell's Ocean Club

13. Mitchell's Steakhouse

Category: Food & Drink
Mitchell's Steakhouse | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
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14. Redlands Grill (J. Alexander's)

Category: Food & Drink
Redlands Grill (J. Alexander's) | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Redlands Grill (J. Alexander's)

15. Rodizio Grill - Columbus

Category: Food & Drink
Rodizio Grill - Columbus | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Rodizio Grill – Columbus

16. Service Bar

Category: Food & Drink
Service Bar | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© Service Bar

17. The Avenue Steak Tavern

Category: Food & Drink
The Avenue Steak Tavern | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© The Avenue Steak Tavern

18. The Boat House Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
The Boat House Restaurant | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© The Boat House Restaurant

19. The Guild House

The Guild House | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
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20. The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar

Category: Food & Drink
The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar

21. The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro

Category: Food & Drink
The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro | Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
© The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro

Summary & FAQ Barcelona Basi Italia Columbus Fish Market Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood Columbus Hudson 29 Kitchen and Drink Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Latitude 41 Lindey's Martini Modern Italian Mitchell's Ocean Club Mitchell's Steakhouse Redlands Grill (J. Alexander's) Rodizio Grill - Columbus Service Bar The Avenue Steak Tavern The Boat House Restaurant The Guild House The Keep Kitchen & Liquor Bar The Refectory Restaurant and Bistro

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