Guidebook for Columbus
Food scene
AAB India Restaurant
1470 Grandview AveSavory. The lunch buffet is a foodie’s dream. $$-$$$.
Condado Tacos
Hip casual place to hang with friends. $-$$
Authentic menu from Spain. Fine dining perfect for a romantic occasion. $$$-$$$$$.
84 locals recommend
Barcelona
263 E Whittier StAuthentic menu from Spain. Fine dining perfect for a romantic occasion. $$$-$$$$$.
Big Mamma’s Burritos
So much more than just good coffee. They offer pastries and hourly office cubicles. $
9 locals recommend
Bottoms Up Coffee
1069 W Broad StSo much more than just good coffee. They offer pastries and hourly office cubicles. $
As a NYer, this may be the best mom and pop pizzeria in town. Their crust, toppings, and sauce are on point. Take out only. Not a diner. $-$$
Grandma's Pizza & Pasta
As a NYer, this may be the best mom and pop pizzeria in town. Their crust, toppings, and sauce are on point. Take out only. Not a diner. $-$$
Grandview Cafe
1455 W 3rd Ave$-$$
Perfect spot for either friends or a date with your special someone. $-$$$
Happy Greek Restaurant and Pub
660 N High StPerfect spot for either friends or a date with your special someone. $-$$$
Haveli Bistro
Hot Chicken Takeover
Fressssh Mediterranean food. 5 stars. Family sized seating available. $-$$
26 locals recommend
Lavash Cafe
2985 N High StFressssh Mediterranean food. 5 stars. Family sized seating available. $-$$
Amazing sushi. Their weekday happy hour 5-7 is the bomb! Eat like royalty on a budget. After happy hour, expect to pay $$-$$$$.
7 locals recommend
Lemongrass
641 N High StAmazing sushi. Their weekday happy hour 5-7 is the bomb! Eat like royalty on a budget. After happy hour, expect to pay $$-$$$$.
It may be a mom & pop hole in the wall restaurant but it’s the BEST Indian food. The daily lunch buffet is amazing. Lunch buffet ends at 3 pm. $-$$
7 locals recommend
New Taj Mahal
2361 N High StIt may be a mom & pop hole in the wall restaurant but it’s the BEST Indian food. The daily lunch buffet is amazing. Lunch buffet ends at 3 pm. $-$$
Northstar Cafe in the Short North
951 N High StFamily sized seating available. $$-$$$
Olive & Lime Cafe
Phenomenal Mediterranean food. $-$$$
Oshio Station
Parable Cafe
Pat and Gracie's Downtown
The Lebanese restaurant is locally owned - they take pride in crafting fresh made dishes. Various locations. $-$$
Shawerma Bite
The Lebanese restaurant is locally owned - they take pride in crafting fresh made dishes. Various locations. $-$$
A true sit down cafe in Grandview. Free wifi, plenty of seating. Ideal for introverts who want to observe fellow coffee connoisseurs- but be left alone. Paid parking is in the back. I recommend making time to walk this charming neighborhood. $-$$
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
A true sit down cafe in Grandview. Free wifi, plenty of seating. Ideal for introverts who want to observe fellow coffee connoisseurs- but be left alone. Paid parking is in the back. I recommend making time to walk this charming neighborhood. $-$$
Supreme Buffet & Hibachi
Casual, affordable, family friendly, authentic asian food. $$
Fun spot downtown Cbus for a quick bite. Friendly staff, locally owned. Order online for pickup or delivery. $-$$
Tasty Dawg
Fun spot downtown Cbus for a quick bite. Friendly staff, locally owned. Order online for pickup or delivery. $-$$
Another locally owned pizzeria favorite. Both Grandma’s pizzeria and Tommy’s, you’ll be impressed. $-$$
Tommy's Pizza
Another locally owned pizzeria favorite. Both Grandma’s pizzeria and Tommy’s, you’ll be impressed. $-$$
Ranchero Kitchen
984 Morse RdBest authentic Salvadorean papusas in town. $-$$
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Fine dining steak house. $$$$-$$$$$
Drinks & Nightlife
Agave & Rye Short North
Arena District
Need to unwind, dance, and see the Cbus nightlife? GOOO!
Best gay bar in town. Host to a variety of man-on-man fetish nights to tickle your fancy: leather, jock, twink, bear, underwear etc. NOT a place for bachelorettes. Special occasions there is a door cover (after 10 pm). Parking across the street.
13 locals recommend
Awol Bar
49 Parsons AveBest gay bar in town. Host to a variety of man-on-man fetish nights to tickle your fancy: leather, jock, twink, bear, underwear etc. NOT a place for bachelorettes. Special occasions there is a door cover (after 10 pm). Parking across the street.
Bakersfield
733 N High StTrendy bar with the millennials.
BrewDog Franklinton
463 W Town StBrewery District
Another popular bar hopping location.
Eat your heart out RuPaul, this venue of talented drag queens and kings will have you sashayingggg. $$$
District West
Eat your heart out RuPaul, this venue of talented drag queens and kings will have you sashayingggg. $$$
Flannagan's Dublin
6835 Caine RdBy far, one of the best pizza joints in town. Check their website for specials. Free parking in rear. $$-$$$
24 locals recommend
Hounddog's 3 Degree Pizza
2657 N High StBy far, one of the best pizza joints in town. Check their website for specials. Free parking in rear. $$-$$$
What’s your game of choice? Black Jack? Poker? Roulette? Slot machines? Or, my favorite, CRAPS!!! Plenty of free parking. $$-$$$$$
34 locals recommend
Hollywood Casino Columbus
200 Georgesville RdWhat’s your game of choice? Black Jack? Poker? Roulette? Slot machines? Or, my favorite, CRAPS!!! Plenty of free parking. $$-$$$$$
Perfect hipster hang out. Leashed dog friendly. Food truck on site. $$-$$$
39 locals recommend
Land-Grant Brewing Company
424 W Town StPerfect hipster hang out. Leashed dog friendly. Food truck on site. $$-$$$
Thisa isa musta if ya likah fooda Italiana (this is how my Italian grandfather spoke.) $$$-$$$$
17 locals recommend
Martini Modern Italian
445 N High StThisa isa musta if ya likah fooda Italiana (this is how my Italian grandfather spoke.) $$$-$$$$
Old North Arcade
2591 N High StAffordable hipster joint. Pizza is tasty, too. $-$$
Mini bowling surrounded by five in-house bars to serve your thirst while you bowl. GREAT times await you! $$-$$$
84 locals recommend
Pins Mechanical Company
141 N 4th StMini bowling surrounded by five in-house bars to serve your thirst while you bowl. GREAT times await you! $$-$$$
Rehab Tavern
456 W Town StFun hipster joint. Check website for Karaoke or live band. $-$$
RollHouse Columbus
The best laser tag I’ve experienced. Check out their daily game specials.
This place knows how to make a pizza: crust, toppings, sauce are all on point. Also, their chicken wings are HUGE. Monday is BOGO. Check website for trivia night and karaoke. $$-$$$
Saucy Brew Works - Columbus
This place knows how to make a pizza: crust, toppings, sauce are all on point. Also, their chicken wings are HUGE. Monday is BOGO. Check website for trivia night and karaoke. $$-$$$
This is the artsy gay friendly part of town - enjoy the drag queen shows, love is love neighborhood.
326 locals recommend
Short North Arts District
This is the artsy gay friendly part of town - enjoy the drag queen shows, love is love neighborhood.
Two perfect combos: drinking and video arcade classics. Play for free while you drink. Hipster crowd in trendy downtown Cbus. Free meter parking after 10 pm and all day Sundays/federal holidays. $-$$
51 locals recommend
16-Bit Bar+Arcade
254 S 4th StTwo perfect combos: drinking and video arcade classics. Play for free while you drink. Hipster crowd in trendy downtown Cbus. Free meter parking after 10 pm and all day Sundays/federal holidays. $-$$
Strongwater Food and Spirits
401 W Town St$$$-$$$$
Go to the upper level to experience prime nightlife. Swanky Hemingway ambiance: dark wood, leather decor, with the arousing scent of male pheromones. $$$-$$$$
The Junto
Go to the upper level to experience prime nightlife. Swanky Hemingway ambiance: dark wood, leather decor, with the arousing scent of male pheromones. $$$-$$$$
Watershed Distillery
1145 Chesapeake AveSwanky. Hip. Limited parking. Best to uber there. $$$-$$$$
Arts & Culture
Capital University
East Mound Street
Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
Columbus College of Art & Design
60 Cleveland Ave
Columbus State Community College
550 E Spring StThe Ohio State University
McConnell Arts Center
777 Evening St
Otterbein University
1 S Grove StContemporary art from around the world.
19 locals recommend
Pizzuti Collection of Columbus Museum of Art
632 Park StContemporary art from around the world.
Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N High StVisit this quaint shop of herbs, fortunes, compelling oils, tarot cards, witches, divination magic - and hexes.
WitchLab
Visit this quaint shop of herbs, fortunes, compelling oils, tarot cards, witches, divination magic - and hexes.
Shopping
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterHigh end outdoor mall. Think Nordstroms, Tiffany's, etc
Trendy market to taste ethnic mom and pop owned eateries... pricey, but the food is AMAAAAZINGGGG!
204 locals recommend
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StTrendy market to taste ethnic mom and pop owned eateries... pricey, but the food is AMAAAAZINGGGG!
Polaris Fashion Place
1500 Polaris Pkwy
Target
1717 Olentangy River Rd
Tuttle Crossing
Walmart Supercenter
5900 Britton PkwyEssentials
ALDI
CVS
775 Neil Ave
Great Clips
3080 Tremont Rd
Kroger Marketplace
7625 Sawmill Rd
LA Fitness
850 Goodale Blvd
OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital
7500 Hospital Dr
OhioHealth Urgent Care Dublin
6905 Hospital Dr
Planet Fitness
5415 Roberts Rd
Scioto Urgent Care
4760 Sawmill Rd
Sport Clips Haircuts of Dublin - Sawmill
7593 Sawmill RdEntertainment & Activities
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
4850 W Powell RdTake the kids on rainy days and surrender to your science nerd side of your brain.
254 locals recommend
COSI
333 W Broad StTake the kids on rainy days and surrender to your science nerd side of your brain.
Coliseum X
100 Dillmont DrLaster tag!!! indoorwar.com
Dave & Buster's
3665 Park Mill Run DrAdult funnnn - has a HUGE bar too!
Offering the best in live stand-up comedy, food, drinks and laughter.
21 locals recommend
Funny Bone Comedy Club
145 Easton Town CenterOffering the best in live stand-up comedy, food, drinks and laughter.
Gateway Film Center
1550 N High St
Life Time Fitness
3825 Hard RdIndoor arcade/outdoor bumper cars, go-karts, batting cages, and mini golf.
10 locals recommend
Magic Mountain Fun Center - Polaris
8350 Lyra DrIndoor arcade/outdoor bumper cars, go-karts, batting cages, and mini golf.
Ohio Theater
39 E State StThe interior of this theatre is a visual feast.
The Columbus Idea Foundry
421 W State St
Zoombezi Bay
4850 Powell RdParks & Nature
Alum Creek State Park
Lewis Center RoadWater park by day, romantic park by night. Adjacent to a schwanky restaurant. Sometimes the venue for live music/festivals.
32 locals recommend
Bicentennial Park
233 S Civic Center DrWater park by day, romantic park by night. Adjacent to a schwanky restaurant. Sometimes the venue for live music/festivals.
Roses, roses and more roses! Free and open to the public. The park also has several tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and a walking path through the park.
61 locals recommend
Columbus Park of Roses
3901 N High StRoses, roses and more roses! Free and open to the public. The park also has several tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and a walking path through the park.
A must seeee for those plant loving types! Check out their website for free admission day. $$
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StA must seeee for those plant loving types! Check out their website for free admission day. $$
Cute park located adjacent to the Short North. Picturesque pavilion and elephant water fountain. Dog friendly. Kid friendly. Free parking on Buttles and Dennison Ave. Metered parking on Park Street.
140 locals recommend
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StCute park located adjacent to the Short North. Picturesque pavilion and elephant water fountain. Dog friendly. Kid friendly. Free parking on Buttles and Dennison Ave. Metered parking on Park Street.
Highbanks Metro Park
9466 Columbus Pike
Olentangy Indian Caverns
1779 Home Rd
Quarry Trails Mountain Bike area
Exotic wildlife and open-air safari tours - It's truly an African adventure.
51 locals recommend
The Wilds
14000 International RdExotic wildlife and open-air safari tours - It's truly an African adventure.
Georges Seurat's "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is recreated in a sculptured evergreen garden featuring larger-than-life human figures, animals and boats. Free parking on Sunday. Located behind the main public library.
47 locals recommend
Topiary Garden
480 E Town StGeorges Seurat's "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" is recreated in a sculptured evergreen garden featuring larger-than-life human figures, animals and boats. Free parking on Sunday. Located behind the main public library.