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Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Columbus

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of ROOH Columbus restaurant
4.9
4.9 (944)
$31 to $50
Indian
Short North - Arena District
About the restaurant
ROOH is a progressive Indian restaurant. Meaning soul or spirit, ROOH brings the spirit of India to Columbus. Renowned Executive Chef, Sujan Sarkar blends charming, seasonal dishes that are an interpretation of customary Indian sensibilities with his use of international techniques.

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As a Courtesy to all guests, please limit your time with us to 2 hours for parties of 2-4, and 2.5 hours for parties larger than 4. We have a grace period of 15 minutes.

Top review
NickVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful, family-owned, and delicious. Excited to go back already!
A photo of Degrees @ Columbus State Community College restaurant
4.9
4.9 (168)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Columbus
About the restaurant
Degrees is a full-service restaurant serving familiar favorites with a gourmet twist. Join us on Columbus State’s campus in the heart of downtown to enjoy carefully crafted food and outstanding hospitality. When you dine at Degrees, you're also supporting the next generation of the hospitality industry. Here, students in our hospitality and culinary arts programs gain valuable experience as they work alongside industry professionals. Degrees is open Monday through Thursday, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and dinner from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
Top review
Samantha
Dined on 2 Dec 2024
We loved our experience! The menu options were great, the food was delicious, and the staff was very friendly. Definitely plan to return!
A photo of Nomad restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1041)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Polaris
About the restaurant
Thank you for choosing to dine with us! Please note that we have the following times set aside for your party before we have the next table to seat. Please leave us a note in your reservation or call the store directly if you think you'll need more rime at your table and we'll gladly accommodate if we can.
Parties of 1-2 1 hour and 15 minute, parties of 3-4 1 hour and 45 minutes, parties of 5-6 2 hours, parties of 7-8 2 hours and 45 minutes.


Top review
Joe
Dined 6 days ago
Service was amazing! I would recommend Nomads to everyone!
A photo of ['plas] restaurant
4.8
4.8 (661)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Columbus
About the restaurant
We are an approachable, fine dining restaurant in the Short North Arts District, offering a diverse menu rooted in classic culinary traditions and cultivated with modern innovation, specializing in house-made charcuterie and cheeses, vegan butchery, craft cocktails, and fine wine.

[‘plas] provides a memorable guest experience by executing innovative interpretations of culinary classics in a modern rustic environment, accompanied by elevated service and personable staff.

Top review
Gail
Dined today
Plas is my go-to for consistently excellent, creative dishes and a night of fine dining. We miss Chef Jamie, but Eric has picked up the mantle and I look forward to many more delicious nights. Cheers!
A photo of HARU Omakase restaurant
4.8
4.8 (51)
$50 and over
Japanese
Polaris
About the restaurant
Experience a Japanese culinary tour at HARU Omakase, crafted by Executive Chef Yudi Makassau. We specialize in modern sushi prepared using traditional techniques. Each curated course showcases seasonal ingredients and unique flavor pairings, and our selection of wine and saké pairings perfectly complement each dish.

Enhance your dining experience at our omakase bar where you can get up close and personal with the preparation of your meal and interact with our chefs while they serve you directly. Join us for an unforgettable evening where tradition meets innovation!

Top review
MaryVIP
Dined on 14 Jan 2025
Best sushi in Columbus. It was fresh, had balance of crunch, acid, salt, and fat to a superior level!
A photo of Goodale Station restaurant
4.7
4.7 (826)
$30 and under
American
Columbus
About the restaurant
Perched atop the Canopy by Hilton in Downtown Columbus, our rooftop offers breathtaking views complemented by two patios, each furnished with cozy fire pits and dining tables. Our menus celebrate Ohio and the Midwest’s local bounty, crafting creative New American Cuisine. Executive Chef Jonathan Olson collaborates with local farmers to bring fresh, vibrant flavors to every dish. The innovation extends to our bartenders, who craft unique signature cocktails alongside classic favorites. We aim to deliver bold, seasonal dishes and a curated cocktail menu for an unforgettable experience. Reservations are highly recommended to ensure you enjoy every moment to the fullest.
Top review
MorganVIP
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
My top five restaurant in Columbus! They never disappoint and I’d highly recommend.
A photo of FYR Short North restaurant
4.6
4.6 (774)
$30 and under
Unspecified
Columbus
About the restaurant
FYR represents the metaphorical hearth of downtown Columbus with the centerpiece of the kitchen being a wood-fired grill led by renowned Argentine chef, Sebastian La Rocca. Located within Hilton Columbus Downtown, the use of fire & smoke is incorporated into every dish to bring the historical ritual of cooking over an open flame tableside. FYR is a stronghold of culinary passion - a gathering place that honors the emotional, mental and spiritual nature of flame and food.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
Enjoyed a lovely dinner during restaurant week! Our server was incredibly attentive. The chef came out and greeted us and chatted about the current and upcoming menus. It was a quiet night due to the cold weather and football game, which made it perfect.
A photo of Agave & Rye - Grandview restaurant
4.6
4.6 (250)
$30 and under
Mexican
Grandview Heights
About the restaurant
We deliver a chef-inspired take on the standard taco, elevating this simple food into something EPIC!
Top review
KoltonVIP
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
My taco flight was delicious My server, Aliza was amazing. This place is always on point.
A photo of True Food Kitchen - Columbus restaurant
4.4
4.4 (1117)
$30 and under
American
Easton
About the restaurant
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Columbus guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located in Columbus at Easton, near Nordstrom in the New District at the corner of Worth Avenue and Fenlon Street, across from the Apple store. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
Top review
Tanya
Dined on 5 Jan 2025
True Food Kitchen was excellent! Everything from beginning to end was amazing, especially our server, Harriet!
A photo of Flour Modern Pasta Bar restaurant
4.4
4.4 (85)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Polaris
About the restaurant
Welcome to our modern pasta bar, where we blend global flavors and pasta shapes with the comforting traditions of Midwest cuisine. All our pasta is freshly made in-house, ensuring quality and flavor in every dish. Located in the Polaris Mall next to Barnes and Nobles

Enjoy an easy and affordable preset menu for dinner, featuring salads, in house baked breads, a variety of handmade pastas, and delightful desserts. Our focus on craft cocktails with local spirits promises to bring a fresh vibe to the Polaris Cocktail scene.

Join us for a memorable dining experience that combines tradition with innovation in a vibrant atmosphere by Chef Yash Kishinchand and the family of Rooh Columbus.

Top review
BrittanyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service was amazing, restaurant was freezing I’m assuming because all of the glass windows.
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