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- KKateColumbus •12 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoLovely happy hour with friends tucked into a corner table by the window. Our server was so helpful with suggestions.More infoThe Pearl - Short NorthPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- PPraznaColumbus •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI celebrated my birthday here and the waitress suggested the best food. Great food, beautiful people ♥️More infoSoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus•4.7
- MMarcoColumbus •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood is always great. Calamari, caprese, mussels and so much more. Came here for a late birthday celebration and gave us a tiramisu cake which I love so much. A little bit sweet but it's so good. Mat served us and he was very attentive. The place was honestly quiet even if there were many people (except for people ordering in loud voices) but overall I think it was exceptional.More infoMarcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District•4.8
- JJCCentral Kentucky •6 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe meet with our son for lunch. We shared arancini, seared scallops, & calamari for appetizers and a pesto pizza. It was excellent!More infoForno Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• American• Short North - Arena District•4.7
- SStephanieChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on 2 Jan 2025We went before a hockey game and were pleasantly greeted and promptly seated. Nicely decorated with a pleasant ambiance. Casey, our incredible server, came over right away and told us about the great happy hour specials, including many menu items at 50% off as well as cocktails and wine. Casey gave us many good suggestions and brought out our food in a timing and logical manner. She checked on us several times and we never felt rushed. Good food at reasonable prices with a great server. Highly recommend!More infoThe Guild House - ColumbusPrice: Expensive• American• Columbus•4.8
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The Short North - Arena District is abuzz on game nights with hungry visitors on their way to or from watching the Columbus Clippers, the Columbus Blue Jackets or concerts at Nationwide arena. Office workers seeking plenty of flavor walk to the neighborhood restaurants in search freshly prepared vegan and vegetarian dishes along with plenty of seafood. The neighborhood tempts the palate with an array of ethnic cuisine, including Somali and Mexican food. One place to taste a little bit of everything is at the Columbus North Market. Dozens of vendors sell their specialties, and there is a seating area upstairs.
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