Best places: American restaurants in Columbus, United States

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

Upscale supper club with a seafood focus, prime steaks, piano bar & 50+ wines by the glass.

Bustling, old-school diner serving pancakes & omelets, plus daily specials like chicken-fried steak.

Old-fashioned, informal chophouse focusing only on steak cooked on an open charcoal grill.

Bustling, rustic American haunt with oversized, toppings-loaded burgers & a full bar.

Riffs on American comfort food are prepped in a polished setting with a retro, midcentury look.

Spicy Nashville-style fried chicken & Southern sides in a barnlike space with counter service.

A refined tavern serving creative fare, alongside wine, house-infused drinks & a deep beer list.

Mom-&-pop diner serving up classic comfort food & signature donuts in snug, no-frills environs.

"Breakfast cures all" is the motto of this diner serving up an egg-heavy menu of comfort food.

Spicy Nashville-style fried chicken & Southern sides in a barnlike space with counter service.

Spicy Nashville-style fried chicken & Southern sides in a barnlike space with counter service.

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

Local chain serving casual breakfast-&-lunch fare, from French toast to burgers.

Relaxed breakfast spot offering ample plates such as chicken & waffles, plus sandwiches & cocktails.

Premium chain serving aged steaks, seafood & a lengthy wine list in plush surroundings.

👍👍 This is an absolute treasure of a place. When we got there there was a waiting list and had to wait for a few minutes. It was impressive that the number of people didn't stop coming even after we left. The food was cooked when ordered and it was simply accompanied by that fresh taste you can't get...

Chicken–centric joint serving sandwiches, biscuits & salads in casual digs with exposed–brick walls.

Convivial hangout with lots of exposed brick, local beers & a menu of gastropub favorites.

Trendy haunt serving upscale American fare & a Sunday jazz brunch in an exposed-brick setting.