Best places: Bar and grills in Columbus, United States

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

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

Specialty pizzas & craft cocktails are the headliners at this cheerful, modern restaurant.

👍👍 By chance, we stumbled in here when we were nearby for an event. We asked to sit out front and the hostess immediately said “I prefer the the back patio. It’s a much better vibe” She was right! We had no idea there was a back patio and so glad we sat back there. They have many plants and it’s fully...

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

Long-running, casual hangout with a neighborhood vibe, occasional music & a menu of pub grub.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

Intimate cantina in a strip mall serving a roster of Mexica classics, plus hearty breakfast dishes.

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.

Popular spot for pub grub with a twist, plus craft beer & cocktails, in a hip, chandelier-lit space.

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

Lively, modern venue for American, Southern & Tex-Mex fare, plus a full bar & a patio.

Local outpost of a family-owned chain of bars known for burgers & handmade desserts.

A league & party specialist, this alley also boasts an arcade & a sports bar with American eats.

A range of pub fare & craft brews are on offer at this sports bar, plus pool, darts & arcade games.

Lively joint with a casual pub grub & many beers, plus food & drink specials & sports on TV.

Sizable Greek menu (from moussaka to gyros) in a casual spot with a party room & weekday happy hour.