Columbus' Best Martini

Outstanding and reliable, this Bexley eatery holds a perennial spot on every local food critic’s Top 10 list.

Reviews:

• “Be careful”
• “Great food, good service, but a little pricey”
• “Disappointing: Overcharged and Insulted”
• “A great Sunday Brunch.”
• “Wow – was I impressed!”

Tips: Seeking a spotlight? Monday nights are open mic night.

Bexley Monk

French-American cuisine served up in a turn-of-the-century Parisian bistro setting with daily specials, weekend brunch and banquet facilities.

Reviews:

• “If you are a discriminating diner, his is the Best Place at Easton!”
• “Great dining experience!”
• “Too Many Changes”
• “Fabulous – A dependable favorite!”
• “Wonderful!”

Bon Vie Bistro & Bar

Steakhouse chain serves seafood dishes as well as sirloins, porterhouses and crab cakes at affordable prices.

Reviews:

• “Awesome place for a couple”
• “Best restaurant in central Ohio, hands-down.”
• “One of the Best!”
• “5 STARS!!!!!!”
• “Best Restaurant in Columbus”

J Gilbert’s

A swank neo-diner done up in shiny chrome and big, bold colors.

Reviews:

• “Seriously disappointing”
• “Bring Back the Old Menu!!!”
• “My Favorite”
• “Fabulous”
• “Should have gone long ago…”

Tips: Mitchell instituted a thoughtful call-in policy for diners. You call ahead to check on the wait, they add your name to the list and tell you when to show.

Cap City Diner—Grandview

Kid-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine including prosciutto wrapped roasted chicken at affordable prices.

Reviews:

• “fabulous tasting food, great date night and excellent service.”
• “Interesting Food, Good Prices”
• “Something for everyone”
• “Mediocrity at it’s finest!”
• “OUTSTANDING! A Hidden Gem!”

Cameron’s American Bistro

Perhaps the city’s most beautiful dining venue, brought to us by Columbus’ most ambitious restaurateur, Cameron Mitchell.

Reviews:

• “A “Prime” example…"
• “Beautiful atmosphere and good service”
• “Absolutely wonderful.”
• “Highly Over Rated”
• “Not worth the money”

Mitchell’s Steakhouse – Downtown

This martini-lover’s haven serves salads and sandwiches to complement its specialty drinks.

Reviews:

• “Laid back Atmosphere in a Swanky Setting”
• “Sports or Martinis?”

Bar Louie

This eatery and gathering place makes a big dent in the myth that no one will come downtown for a good time.

Reviews:

• “Classy, delicious and super customer service”
• “Martinis=Great, Food= Terrible”
• “It’s a restaurant for the neighborhood”
• “Any time you want”
• “Overrated”

Tips: If you aren’t well-coiffed and fashionable when you visit Martini’s, you won’t feel very comfortable.

Martini Italian Bistro—Downtown

The parking lot is always full at the home style breakfast eatery that also serves sandwiches, burgers and pizza.

Reviews:

• “i have no clue what the fuss is about”
• “Marshall’s Grandview Restaurant”
• “Great happy hour”
• “Great Breakfast and Best burgers in town!”
• “cute bar tenders”

Marshall’s Grandview Restaurant

Reviews:

• “Lasagna is the best”

Martini Italian Bistro – Polaris

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