Chouette

Name: Chouette
Address: 66 N High St, Columbus, OH, United States, 43215
Telephone: (614) 705-2665
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

294 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Discover the charm of Chouette, a delightful French bistro nestled in the heart of Columbus. Named after the French word for "owl" or "cool," Chouette invites you into a warm and inviting space that beautifully resonates with historical significance.

Our bistro, housed in a storied building, seamlessly blends the allure of tradition with modern comfort, creating a unique dining experience. Join us at Chouette, where history and contemporary elegance come together to offer a truly memorable culinary experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Daily 11:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(614) 705-2665
Website
https://www.chouetterestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Shawn Applin

Location
66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Area
Columbus
Cross Street
Corner of High and Gay
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch at Chouette
1 Jan 2025 only
Ring in the New Year with a special Champagne Brunch at Chouette! On New Year’s Day, our chefs have curated special brunch menu features that will be offered in addition to our regular menu. Celebrate the first day of 2025 steeped in French culture and exceptional flavor by joining us at Chouette! Reservations are now open. Brunch Specials: - Lemon Curd Souffle Pancake | $12 -Ratatouille Omelet filled | $16 - NY Steak & Eggs | $39 - Smoked Salmon Tarte Flambee | $18 Beverage Special: - Clavelin Brut Comte | $19 By The Glass
New Year's Eve || Early Seating
US$55.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
EARLY SEATING | 4 PM–6 PM | $55 PER PERSON | PRIX FIXE MENU ONLY Ring in the new year with an exclusive three-course dinner crafted by our chefs at Chouette, perfect for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer! Pricing includes 3-course prix fixe dinner and an optional $50 wine pairing available. Apéritif || Your Choice Of: • Duo of Ahi Tuna Tartare and Carpaccio • Wild Mushroom Vol au Vent Entrée || Your Choice Of: • Beef Wellington • Pan-Seared Arctic Char • Root Vegetable Crepinette Les Desserts || Your Choice Of: • Vacherin • Double Chocolate Fudge Soufflé Beverages sold separately. Tax and gratuity not included. Reservations are limited—book now!
New Year's Eve || Late Seating
US$95.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
LATE SEATING | 6:30 PM–9 PM | $95 PER PERSON | PRIX FIXE MENU ONLY Ring in the new year with an exclusive New Year's experience crafted by our chefs. Perfect for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer! Pricing includes champagne toast, 4-course prix fixe dinner and an optional $50 wine pairing. Apéritif || Choice Of: • Duo of Ahi Tuna Tartare and Carpaccio • Wild Mushroom Vol au Vent Middle || Choice Of: • Vanilla poached Maine lobster • Truffled Cauliflower Bisque Entrée || Choice Of: • Beef Wellington • Pan-Seared Arctic Char • Root Vegetable Crepinette Les Desserts || Choice Of: • Vacherin • Double Chocolate Fudge Soufflé Beverages sold separately. Tax and gratuity not included. Reservations are limited—book now!

Offers

ON THE FLY | $22 IN 45 MIN
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 11:00 - 14:30
For those on a tight schedule, the ‘On the Fly’ prix fixe menu offers a quick yet satisfying French lunch experience at $22 in 45 minutes including the Jambon Beurre with Pommes Frites and a choice of Butternut Squash Bisque or a Petite Salad, plus an option to add a glass of wine for $6. Join us during lunch to try this offering! Lunch is served daily from 11 AM-3 PM.

What 294 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chouette delivers a delightful slice of Paris in downtown Columbus, with "wonderful food" and "excellent cocktails." The charming ambiance, reminiscent of a French bistro, complements a "fantastic" wine selection. While service varies, standout mentions include "impeccable service" and "knowledgeable staff." A must-visit for a romantic or special occasion.

294 Reviews

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Beau
Columbus
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Was hoping for way more. Had to send back multiple dishes because they were cold. How do you send out one of your most expensive entrees (the duck) ice cold? You could tell a lot of the apps like the deviled eggs were premade. The white parts were freezing indicating they have been sitting in the fridge for a while. The Gruyère bites had no dough inside and were cold it, was essentially eating an inflated softer goldfish snack. Do not accept a table upstairs, they literally forget about you. Waitress had to be reminded to give us bread and some of our drinks multiple times. My steak was fine, but you could get way better ones all around downtown. Also had a 7:45 reservation, had to wait 20 mins to get seated and we didn’t leave until 10:20PM. Just everything took so long and was cold. A shame really.
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Shannon
VIP
Southwest Florida
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was extremely average. Bread, fries and Mac & cheese were the highlight. Flank steak was very tough and not cooked to requested temperatures. Onion soup had no flavor. Coq Au Vin had an overwhelming bacon/smoked flavor. Service was slow and not attentive for the price. Had to call over a manager to pay our bill as our server was “busy” talking to a friend at the bar. I doubt we will be going back. Way over rated and over priced for the food/service.
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Nancy
VIP
Columbus
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally!! An authentic French bistro here in Columbus! The food, service, and atmosphere were terrific
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Jim
VIP
Columbus
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had dessert and wine - both very good. We were upstairs which was quaint and enjoyable. The noise coming up from bar was very loud but it was Friday night around 10 pm so perhaps to be expected
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R
VIP
Columbus
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Second time dining at Chouette as we really wanted to like it. It’s just not great—they have a lot of things that are very good, but it never really comes together.
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Angela
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the atmosphere and our server Brad was amazing. Food was incredible, would definitely go back.
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kim
VIP
Columbus
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit was wonderful. The food was delicious. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is due to our server and food runners lack of knowledge on some of the dishes and our dinners were very delayed. Our server was very pleasant, just some additional training on ingredients. Already booked for next week!
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Cynthia
VIP
Columbus
115 reviews
3.0
115 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Second time did not meet up with our first experience there. The waitress makes all of the difference.
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pete
Columbus
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Hostess did not great us upon arrival. There were three tables. Three servers. After we were seated, we waited endlessly for a server to arrive at the table. We were repeatedly left without water wondering where any server was. Once our check was dropped off, it was never picked up. My husband had to track our server down to pay. Abysmal. Also, there were no towels in the bathroom to dry hands on. The chefs do their job, but front of house are unengaged and lazy.
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Susan
VIP
Cleveland
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience were lovely albeit the music was too loud in the beginning. MR filet mignon overcooked, but they did remake a perfectly done one, just sadly came when the rest of the table had finished their entrees. I think I server was too challenged working both floors. Left happy despite the unfriendly welcome of the hostess who insisted there was no way I had been confirmed a table upstairs for Christmas Eve, since they only seat first come. Oddly I did have a phone conversation before the restaurant advertised for the holiday season, but oh well. Bon Appetit .
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Chouette is rated 4.5 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of High and Gay
Area
Columbus
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Daily 11:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Shawn Applin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.chouetterestaurant.com/
Phone number
(614) 705-2665

Chouette

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year’s Day Champagne Brunch at Chouette

New Year's Eve || Early Seating

New Year's Eve || Late Seating

Offers

ON THE FLY | $22 IN 45 MIN

Menu

What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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