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SoCal Kitchen + Bar, Columbus, OH

SoCal Kitchen + Bar

4.7
4.7
2264 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
SoCal Kitchen + Bar (formerly Del Mar SoCal Kitchen) is a full-service restaurant, offering the best of California-inspired dishes and cocktails. The restaurant pays homage to a SoCal Kitchen with “good food, good vibes and good times to remember.”

The talented culinary team led by Executive Chef Mike Fick, is fanatical about freshness and uses only the best fare from the farm, garden and sea. The restaurant also has a heavy focus on vegetarian and gluten free options.

SoCal Kitchen + Bar offers Brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (614) 300-9500
  • Website
    http://socalkitchenandbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Fick
  • Location
    705 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Area
    Columbus
  • Cross Street
    Lincoln & High Street
  • Parking details
    Valet available at Marcella’s Short North. There is ample street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Lincoln Garage is located across the street on Pearl Street for hourly parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a public transit stop directly across from the restaurant in front of Sweet Green well as one on the same side of the street within one block.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,264 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SoCal Kitchen + Bar in Columbus offers a lively dining experience with "amazing atmosphere" and a menu that showcases fresh, West Coast-inspired dishes. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and diverse offerings, from seafood to creative tacos. While peak times may affect service speed, the vibrant ambiance makes it a standout choice.

2,264 Reviews

  1. William

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The different flavors in the food were delightful.

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  2. Mari

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server, MJ 113. Food was good, large servings and drink reasonable. Cool atmosphere but the noise was way too much

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  3. Fred

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our lunch at SoCal Kitchen. Our server, Breonna, was very pleasant, made helpful suggestions, and was attentive. The food (chicken sandwich and 40 yolk Tagliatelle pasta) was very enjoyable , although $25 for the pasta dish for brunch seemed a bit steep. The fries that came with the sandwich were very yummy. We will return.

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  4. Veronica

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and fast service. The whole family was happy. I recommend the Potato Bread!
    SoCal Kitchen + BarResponded on 14 November 2024
    Hello Veronica, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time at SoCal Kitchen + Bar. It's fantastic to know that our fast service and delicious food hit the mark for you and your loved ones. We're especially glad that you loved our Potato Bread its definitely a fan favorite Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, Lacey Eddy Dining Room Manager

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  5. Christine

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service by our waitress. Good food and drinks too
    SoCal Kitchen + BarResponded on 14 November 2024
    Hello Christine, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at SoCal Kitchen + Bar. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks, and that our service made a positive impression. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it's always wonderful to hear that we've met our goals. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards, Lacey Eddy Dining Room Manager

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  6. Bob

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Red snapper is not something to pass up. Never disappoints
    SoCal Kitchen + BarResponded on 14 November 2024
    Hello Bob, The snapper is definitely a fan favorite. We appreciate your review and we look forward to seeing you again. Warm Regards, Lacey Eddy Dining Room Manager

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  7. Sandy

    E. Tennessee

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Service was excellent and food delicious. Brussels were amazing.
    SoCal Kitchen + BarResponded on 14 November 2024
    Hello Sandy, We're happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at SoCal Kitchen + Bar! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We're especially delighted that you enjoyed our Brussels dish - they're one of our favorites too! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious food and excellent service. Warm Regards, Lacey Eddy Dining Room Manager

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  8. Madeline

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant is extremely loud, with seemingly no dampening efforts. After I was seated, it took maybe 10 minutes to be greeted by our server and even longer to get some water. Our server was courteous and helpful, however seemed surprised by my lack of wanting to order a drink, other than water as he asked several times. Food came out fairly quickly, however the rice on the sushi rolls was very thick and overly mushy. Ceviche was good, although I ran out of chips to eat it with and gave up on trying to get my server's attention to ask for me. In summary, I would not return, as the plates were expensive and not quality as I had expected.
    SoCal Kitchen + BarResponded on 14 November 2024
    Thanks for the review Madeline. We're sorry to hear that your experience at SoCal Kitchen + Bar didn't meet your expectations. We understand that the noise level and the service delay were not up to our usual standards. We're glad you enjoyed the ceviche and sushi, but we sincerely apologize for the rice in the sushi rolls and the lack of attention from our server. Your feedback is important to us and we'll work on these areas for improvement. We hope for an opportunity to serve you better in the future. Warm Regards, Lacey Eddy Dining Room Manager

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  9. james

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was pretty good, nothing incredible. Maybe the most unique thing we had was the edemame dumplings, which was really good but kind of one note. Could have used some salt and spice. Had an omelette, bennies, açaí, ceviche, said dumplings, and a giant dry cinnamon roll.
    SoCal Kitchen + BarResponded on 14 November 2024
    Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our unique edamame dumplings and enjoyed the omelette, bennies, and acai. We appreciate your suggestion for more variety in our food. We always aim to offer a unique and flavorful dining experience and your feedback helps us improve. We hope to see you again soon at SoCal Kitchen + Bar. Warm Regards, Lacey Eddy Dining Room Manager

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  10. Joe

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, best servers, elite brunch experience! Get the cinnamon roll and thank me later!
    SoCal Kitchen + BarResponded on 14 November 2024
    Hello Joe, We agree you with on the cinnamon roll! Its definitely a house favorite. Your review means a lot to us. We appreciate the wonderful feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm Regards, Lacey Eddy Dining Room Manager

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FAQs

SoCal Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 300-9500.

SoCal Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2264 OpenTable diners.

SoCal Kitchen + Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SoCal Kitchen + Bar

705 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lincoln & High Street
  • Area
    Columbus
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00 Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet available at Marcella’s Short North. There is ample street parking with meters in the Short North Arts District. The Lincoln Garage is located across the street on Pearl Street for hourly parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a public transit stop directly across from the restaurant in front of Sweet Green well as one on the same side of the street within one block.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Fick
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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