When you travel to Columbus, OH, for depositions and other legal proceedings, you may wonder where you should go to eat.
We thought you would appreciate getting input from locals about the good restaurants. We asked several local attorneys, paralegals and legal professionals based in Columbus, Ohio to tell us about their favorite restaurants in the area. We credited those who gave us permission.
These are listed in no particular order. Each restaurant name is linked to their website so you can get more information about it.
“In the Short North part of town. A real funky and interesting menu. Great people watching, too.”
- Steve Moyer of Moyer Law Offices LPA
“Great food, great ambiance, located in a fun part of the town, Short North.”
“The food is fantastic if you like seafood. (I’m sure the steaks are probably good too, but I always order seafood) It is where I go as a special treat because it is a bit pricier. There are two locations one near OSU and the other in Worthington off of Route 23N and 270.”
- Kathryn Gugle of Kathryn R. Gugle Law Office
“Great seafood”
“Best steaks in town, a little pricier than most, but well worth it.”
- Steve Moyer of Moyer Law Offices LPA
“A small cozier German Village restaurant that always has a very creative menu. In the summer you have to try the broiled sweet corn small plate. With tomato aioli and aged cheddar cheese, it is excellent!”
- Steve Moyer of Moyer Law Offices LPA
“Great steak and pasta dishes as well as salads including a great steak salad. Try to save room for dessert.”
- Kathryn Gugle of Kathryn R. Gugle Law Office
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse or Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
“Both have a good American menu and are reasonably priced.”
- Kathryn Gugle of Kathryn R. Gugle Law Office
“Amazing, creative menu that changes seasonally with a really great staff. It’s in a beautiful, historic building that has been restored and it’s the kind of place you want to stay and hang out in for a while. They also have my favorite brunch menu and Bloody Maria in the city! Since they are a local brewery as well, they have a tap room and it has its own separate and delicious menu. So you can choose to eat in the regular dining room for the restaurant or in the tap room, with the tap room menu being slightly more casual and sandwich/burger-based. You can’t go wrong here with food or drink, as they have excellent cocktails in addition to their beer and usually have up to 20 on tap.”
- Diana Givand of Dinsmore
“Great menu, chill vibe and warm atmosphere at The Rossi. The kitchen is open until midnight so if you’re working late, this is a great option. I recommend eating at the bar if you can because it’s great to talk to the bartenders about food and cocktail choices and they’re always helpful and fun to chat with. My favorites: Margherita pizza with prosciutto, the salmon sandwich, the Rossi burger, and the golden raisin and black pepper feta salad.”
- Diana Givand of Dinsmore
Harvest Pizza – German Village
“Delicious wood-fired pizzas with fresh ingredients and great urban atmosphere and vibe. Staff and kitchen are always excellent. They have lunch specials with smaller pizzas and always have appetizers like brussel sprouts, salads, and meatballs on the menu, but the focus is on the pizza. It’s a very small restaurant located in what was a home in German Village, but now has been converted to a restaurant. Next door is Curio – a craft cocktail bar that has a great city (think big city, like New York) vibe and which also serves Harvest’s pizza. There is also a patio connecting Harvest and Curio and is generally packed and a great place to eat on a nice day.”
- Diana Givand of Dinsmore
“Locally grown produce. Serves primarily salads. It’s in my building and has an outdoor dining space.”
“Excellent German food restaurant with live music, sausage, schnitzel, sauerkraut, potato salad, cream puffs, beer, etc. It’s an experience, not just a restaurant.”
“Tucci’s is in the northwest part of Greater Columbus in Dublin. It has beautiful outdoor patio seating, excellent service, a great wine selection, and excellent food. Some of my favorite food here includes the halibut, ahi tuna, steak, lasagna, and their blackened walleye sandwich. You may want to get reservations ahead of time because this place fills up quick!”
Thank you to all of those who contributed to this article!
We hope you’ll get a chance to enjoy some of these Columbus restaurants.
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Todd Mobley is the president, accountant, and videographer for Mike Mobley Reporting. He has served on numerous committees of national and Ohio court reporting industry associations. Connect with him on LinkedIn.