Brian
Guidebook for Columbus

Food Scene

I frequently cook at home, but I also enjoy going out and trying new restaurants.
Charming Spanish restaurant in German Village area. Half-price tapas on the first Tuesday of every month. Live music and wine specials on Sundays. Amazing food; one of the best patios and restaurants in Columbus.
84 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Barcelona
263 E Whittier St
84 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Charming Spanish restaurant in German Village area. Half-price tapas on the first Tuesday of every month. Live music and wine specials on Sundays. Amazing food; one of the best patios and restaurants in Columbus.
Long-standing German restaurant in German village. Option of dine in menu or buffet at reasonable prices. Don't miss out on a cream puff!
80 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant
240 E Kossuth St
80 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Long-standing German restaurant in German village. Option of dine in menu or buffet at reasonable prices. Don't miss out on a cream puff!
One of the top rated restaurants in Columbus. They serve French and American cuisine in an old converted church. Excellent food in an elegant setting, so priced accordingly. They host different music series on a weekly basis.
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Refectory Restaurant
1092 Bethel Rd
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
One of the top rated restaurants in Columbus. They serve French and American cuisine in an old converted church. Excellent food in an elegant setting, so priced accordingly. They host different music series on a weekly basis.
Another gem in the German Village area. Has an amazing patio and offers a mostly surf 'n' turf menu.
125 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lindey's
169 E Beck St
125 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Another gem in the German Village area. Has an amazing patio and offers a mostly surf 'n' turf menu.
One of the top rated burger spots in Columbus, featured on man vs food. The restaurant is small, so a wait is not unexpected, however the food and price are great.
97 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman Ave
97 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
One of the top rated burger spots in Columbus, featured on man vs food. The restaurant is small, so a wait is not unexpected, however the food and price are great.
Local taqueria with a few locations around Columbus, my preferred spot over Condado which is pretty similar. Great happy hour, taco Tuesdays, dog friendly patios, TVs, and free chips and salsa. Great place for a quick meal and beer.
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Local Cantina - Grandview
1423 Grandview Ave
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Local taqueria with a few locations around Columbus, my preferred spot over Condado which is pretty similar. Great happy hour, taco Tuesdays, dog friendly patios, TVs, and free chips and salsa. Great place for a quick meal and beer.
Modern Italian spot in downtown area. Has separate dining rooms, so you can hit the bar or sit at a high top, or go to the other side for a more intimate experience. Happy hour M-F and cheap wine and live jazz on Mondays.
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Due Amici
67 E Gay St
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Modern Italian spot in downtown area. Has separate dining rooms, so you can hit the bar or sit at a high top, or go to the other side for a more intimate experience. Happy hour M-F and cheap wine and live jazz on Mondays.
Great place in Short North area serving all kinds of grilled cheese style sandwiches and burgers. Great place if you want a lot of food for the price and are not counting calories. Has a large bar with TVs.
39 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Melt Bar and Grilled
840 N High St
39 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Great place in Short North area serving all kinds of grilled cheese style sandwiches and burgers. Great place if you want a lot of food for the price and are not counting calories. Has a large bar with TVs.

Things to do

Quick list of some top attractions in the area.
The Columbus Zoo is ranked as one of the top zoos in the country. Great layout and variety of animals in the Spring-Fall. Zoo lights in the winter are beautiful.
233 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนสัตว์และสถานแสดงพันธุ์สัตว์น้ำโคลัมบัส
4850 W Powell Rd
233 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Columbus Zoo is ranked as one of the top zoos in the country. Great layout and variety of animals in the Spring-Fall. Zoo lights in the winter are beautiful.
Awesome botanical gardens, with several inside 'regions' featuring plants from all over the world. Large outdoor garden great for a walk when the weather is nice. They offer different events throughout the year, with a favorite being the butterflies in the Spring.
251 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนพฤกษศาสตร์และสวนสาธารณะ Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E Broad St
251 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Awesome botanical gardens, with several inside 'regions' featuring plants from all over the world. Large outdoor garden great for a walk when the weather is nice. They offer different events throughout the year, with a favorite being the butterflies in the Spring.
Home to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Great for a date night. The arena also hosts a number of other shows and concerts.
90 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สนามกีฬา Nationwide
200 W Nationwide Blvd
90 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Home to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Great for a date night. The arena also hosts a number of other shows and concerts.
Home of the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). They run promos for almost every game. Great for a cheap night out.
41 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ฮันติงตันปาร์ค
330 Huntington Park Ln
41 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Home of the Columbus Clippers (MiLB). They run promos for almost every game. Great for a cheap night out.
Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes! In addition to college football, the stadium also hosts other events and concerts throughout the year.
127 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สนามกีฬาโอไฮโอ
411 Woody Hayes Dr
127 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes! In addition to college football, the stadium also hosts other events and concerts throughout the year.
Originally opened in 1923, it is the longest continually running rock club in the country. Host a variety of local and well-known artists. Past shows include Neil Young, Reo Speedwagon, Devo, The Ramones, Chris Issak, James Brown, B.B. King, Todd Rundgren, Ted Nugent, Meatloaf, Cheap Trick, and Rebelution
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Newport Music Hall
1722 N High St
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Originally opened in 1923, it is the longest continually running rock club in the country. Host a variety of local and well-known artists. Past shows include Neil Young, Reo Speedwagon, Devo, The Ramones, Chris Issak, James Brown, B.B. King, Todd Rundgren, Ted Nugent, Meatloaf, Cheap Trick, and Rebelution