Sure Columbus is the birthplace of Wendy’s and White Castle but this bustling city’s culinary scene has much more to offer than fast food. We worked up an appetite checking out the lions, tigers and bears at the world renown Columbus Zoo and Aquarium then headed out on a quest for the best food in The Biggest Small Town in America. From fine dining, diners, delis to dives we present to you the best places to eat in Columbus.
Z Cucina di Spirito | 1368 Grandview Ave | Columbus, OH 43212 | 614-486-9200

Lindey’s | 169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206(Mohawk) | (614) 228-4343

Mitchell’s Ocean Club | 4002 Easton Station | Columbus, OH 43219 | 614-416-2582

Northstar Cafe | 951 North High Street | Columbus, OH 43214

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus | 240 E Kossuth St | Columbus, OH 43206 | 614-444-6808

The Thurman Cafe | 183 Thurman Ave Columbus, OH 43206 | 614-443-1570

Cap City Fine Diner and Bar | 1299 Olentangy River Rd | Columbus, OH 43212 | (614) 291-3663

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar | 263 E Whittier St | Columbus, OH 43206 |614-443-3699

The Refectory | 1092 Bethel Rd | Columbus, OH 43220 | 614-451-9774

Martini Modern Italian | 445 North High St | Columbus, OH 43215 | 614-224-8259

Katzinger’s Delicatessen | 475 S 3rd St | Columbus, OH 43215 | 614-228-3354

Lola & Guiseppe’s Trattoria | 100 Granville St | Columbus, OH 43230 | (614) 473-9931

Portia’s Cafe | 4428 Indianola Ave | Columbus, OH 43214 | (614) 928-3252

B & K Smoke House | 1114 E Main St | Columbus, OH 43205 | (614) 252-7017

Sababa Mediterranean Grill | 6280 E Broad St | Columbus, OH 43213 | (614) 367-5555

Harvest Bar + Kitchen | 2885 N High St | Columbus, OH 43202 | (614) 947-7133

What’s your favorite place to eat in Columbus?