Guidebook for Columbus
Food Scene
The deep dish style pizza here is to die for. In fact, whatever style of pizza you get here you can't go wrong!
Fabian's
691 N High StThe deep dish style pizza here is to die for. In fact, whatever style of pizza you get here you can't go wrong!
The best giant meatball you may ever have in your life, literally. Simply a phenomenal Italian restaurant.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marcella's
615 N High StThe best giant meatball you may ever have in your life, literally. Simply a phenomenal Italian restaurant.
A Cameron Mitchell restaurant, enough said. Their brunch is the best on N. High St.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lodge Bar
641 N High StA Cameron Mitchell restaurant, enough said. Their brunch is the best on N. High St.
The fried chicken, and every one of their southern styled entrees are the best. From waffles & chicken, to some mouthwatering greens, this place has you covered.
Double Comfort Restaurant
505 North High StreetThe fried chicken, and every one of their southern styled entrees are the best. From waffles & chicken, to some mouthwatering greens, this place has you covered.
This is a must-visit. The best food in Columbus can be found in this vibrant food market. All types of different genres of food from all over the world can be enjoyed here!
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StThis is a must-visit. The best food in Columbus can be found in this vibrant food market. All types of different genres of food from all over the world can be enjoyed here!
If we had to choose one spot to eat at for the rest of our lives, it would be Northstar Cafe. Words cannot describe how great tasting every food dish is here, due to their exceptional attention to quality ingredients. A must-go.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High StIf we had to choose one spot to eat at for the rest of our lives, it would be Northstar Cafe. Words cannot describe how great tasting every food dish is here, due to their exceptional attention to quality ingredients. A must-go.
If you read our high praise review about Northstar Cafe in this guidebook, Philco Bar + Diner is a very-very close second. Maybe even 1a and 1b. The food here is without the best, especially for the price. Their Brussel Sprouts will change your world, and I hated Brussel Sprouts with a passion. Another must-go.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Philco Bar + Diner
747 N High StIf you read our high praise review about Northstar Cafe in this guidebook, Philco Bar + Diner is a very-very close second. Maybe even 1a and 1b. The food here is without the best, especially for the price. Their Brussel Sprouts will change your world, and I hated Brussel Sprouts with a passion. Another must-go.
The food is insane, and the price is even more insane. Their burger with egg is killer.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Press Grill
741 N High StThe food is insane, and the price is even more insane. Their burger with egg is killer.
The best taco spot in the Short North. Fantastic quality Mexican food for fantastic prices. Their margaritas are awesome!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Condado Tacos
1227 N High StThe best taco spot in the Short North. Fantastic quality Mexican food for fantastic prices. Their margaritas are awesome!
We are extremely thankful to have this healthy pizza joint as an option. From the organic and additive free sauces, cheeses, meats, and wheat crust - you can complete a healthy pizza splurge and feel very satisfied about it!
zpizza
945 North High StreetWe are extremely thankful to have this healthy pizza joint as an option. From the organic and additive free sauces, cheeses, meats, and wheat crust - you can complete a healthy pizza splurge and feel very satisfied about it!
If you want to be full, you simply go here. Huge sandwiches that no restaurant can compare to in the Short North. The food is excellent, BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich is breathtaking. Also, the mozzarella sticks and the sauces they come with are the best we've had!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Melt Bar and Grilled
840 N High StIf you want to be full, you simply go here. Huge sandwiches that no restaurant can compare to in the Short North. The food is excellent, BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich is breathtaking. Also, the mozzarella sticks and the sauces they come with are the best we've had!
The ice cream here may be the best you've ever had. No one has their combination of unique seasonal flavors and superb ingredient quality.
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StThe ice cream here may be the best you've ever had. No one has their combination of unique seasonal flavors and superb ingredient quality.
Anything you get here is stellar and the fish & chips will be the best you've ever had! Plus, there is an awesome full bar on the top of this restaurant called Novaks. You can order Barley's food from Novaks too.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barley's Brewing Company
467 N High StAnything you get here is stellar and the fish & chips will be the best you've ever had! Plus, there is an awesome full bar on the top of this restaurant called Novaks. You can order Barley's food from Novaks too.
The frozen custard here is to die for. You can tell they make their custard with great care, and any flavor you get will be insanely good. The Pumpkin Pie frozen custard made time freeze, it was out of this world tasty.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whit's Frozen Custard
841 N High StThe frozen custard here is to die for. You can tell they make their custard with great care, and any flavor you get will be insanely good. The Pumpkin Pie frozen custard made time freeze, it was out of this world tasty.
If you have not tried the greatness of a Chipotle Mexican Burrito, we advise you to stop what you are doing right now and go. Also, prepare to taste some of the best guac and chips you've ever had.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6079 Parkcenter CirIf you have not tried the greatness of a Chipotle Mexican Burrito, we advise you to stop what you are doing right now and go. Also, prepare to taste some of the best guac and chips you've ever had.
So far, although this is an exceptional pizza joint, they have the best chicken wings we've tasted in the area. But please, do not underestimate the pizza, I would definitely get both if I were you. Right across from Nationwide Arena, so its location is great, and very easy to watch sports there at the full bar - several HDTV's.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar
191 W Nationwide BlvdSo far, although this is an exceptional pizza joint, they have the best chicken wings we've tasted in the area. But please, do not underestimate the pizza, I would definitely get both if I were you. Right across from Nationwide Arena, so its location is great, and very easy to watch sports there at the full bar - several HDTV's.
The chicken parmesan is second to none. As a matter of fact, any Italian dish you get here, you simply will not regret it.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
343 N Front StThe chicken parmesan is second to none. As a matter of fact, any Italian dish you get here, you simply will not regret it.
Every food entree you could want can be found here. An american food restaurant that you can't go wrong with. Their cheese skewers are very addicting.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Max & Erma's
739 S 3rd StEvery food entree you could want can be found here. An american food restaurant that you can't go wrong with. Their cheese skewers are very addicting.
The best chicken-joint in Columbus if you ask us. The sauces, quality of chicken wing, and how they come out so hot every time is incomparable.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roosters
376 S Hamilton RdThe best chicken-joint in Columbus if you ask us. The sauces, quality of chicken wing, and how they come out so hot every time is incomparable.
Best spanish cuisine in Columbus, their paella is the best around.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barcelona
263 E Whittier StBest spanish cuisine in Columbus, their paella is the best around.
If you want to dress up and surprise her, you better take her to this upscale American food restaurant. Also, a great selection of wine.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lindey's
169 E Beck StIf you want to dress up and surprise her, you better take her to this upscale American food restaurant. Also, a great selection of wine.
Get your coffee fix and be happy about where you did it. This place is everything you need to get the day started right!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One Line Coffee-Short North
745 N High StGet your coffee fix and be happy about where you did it. This place is everything you need to get the day started right!
Anything coffee you get here, just like the other shops, will be insanely good. They even offer almond milk, which is a great alternative for those who do not drink milk. So good.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stauf's Coffee Roasters
627 S 3rd StAnything coffee you get here, just like the other shops, will be insanely good. They even offer almond milk, which is a great alternative for those who do not drink milk. So good.
The Ohio Vanilla + Honey latte is to die for. Please try it and thank us later ; )
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brioso Coffee
53 N High StThe Ohio Vanilla + Honey latte is to die for. Please try it and thank us later ; )
That Starbucks that everyone loves, can't go wrong here.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
150 W Sycamore StThat Starbucks that everyone loves, can't go wrong here.
The best pizza in Central Downtown Columbus, no doubt about it! Not only is there pizza out of this world, but any Italian dish you get here will leave you in awe. We have "pigged-out" on other things than pizza here, from their homemade garlic knots and Italian sub, to their gnocchi and chicken parmesan. Everything is excellent, excellent, excellent and made right in their kitchen. There is also their full bar located in the back called "Alley Bar". Must-go.
Cafe Napolitana Pizzeria & Bar
40 N High StThe best pizza in Central Downtown Columbus, no doubt about it! Not only is there pizza out of this world, but any Italian dish you get here will leave you in awe. We have "pigged-out" on other things than pizza here, from their homemade garlic knots and Italian sub, to their gnocchi and chicken parmesan. Everything is excellent, excellent, excellent and made right in their kitchen. There is also their full bar located in the back called "Alley Bar". Must-go.
Drinks & Nightlife
A full bar with excellent food and plenty of HDTV's. Has an open roof option, and you must get the loaded nachos.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Short North Pint House
780 N High StA full bar with excellent food and plenty of HDTV's. Has an open roof option, and you must get the loaded nachos.
The official bar of the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL professional hockey team!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R Bar Arena
415 N Front StThe official bar of the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL professional hockey team!
Excellent drinks and plenty of HDTV's. We frequently come to this bar to catch the Cleveland Cavalier basketball games. A cozier atmosphere, with an outdoor rooftop full bar too. This outdoor rooftop bar overlooks the North Market - very nice at night.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Novak's Tavern & Patio
475 N High StExcellent drinks and plenty of HDTV's. We frequently come to this bar to catch the Cleveland Cavalier basketball games. A cozier atmosphere, with an outdoor rooftop full bar too. This outdoor rooftop bar overlooks the North Market - very nice at night.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Columbus Blue Jackets professional NHL hockey team. As well, home to many huge concerts.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arena Nationwide
200 W Nationwide BlvdHome of the Columbus Blue Jackets professional NHL hockey team. As well, home to many huge concerts.
Home to the Columbus Clippers, official AAA professional baseball affiliate of the 2016 MLB World Series runner-up, Cleveland Indians. Also, a great spot to watch the July 4th fireworks in Columbus Ohio (Red, White, and Boom).
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Huntington
330 Huntington Park LnHome to the Columbus Clippers, official AAA professional baseball affiliate of the 2016 MLB World Series runner-up, Cleveland Indians. Also, a great spot to watch the July 4th fireworks in Columbus Ohio (Red, White, and Boom).
Home to many live concerts by popular and upcoming artists!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Express Live
405 Neil AveHome to many live concerts by popular and upcoming artists!
Home to the Columbus Crew, a professional MLS soccer team. This stadium is also home to the wildly popular Rock On The Range music concert festival in May.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estadio Mapfre
One Black and Gold BlvdHome to the Columbus Crew, a professional MLS soccer team. This stadium is also home to the wildly popular Rock On The Range music concert festival in May.
Home to The Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA college football team. Also, home to the "Best Damn Band In The Land". The halftime shows by the band is a must-see no matter what!
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes DrHome to The Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA college football team. Also, home to the "Best Damn Band In The Land". The halftime shows by the band is a must-see no matter what!
Voted #1 Zoo in America, and you will see why when you visit. The gorilla exhibit is a must-see.
233 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico y Acuario de Columbus
4850 W Powell RdVoted #1 Zoo in America, and you will see why when you visit. The gorilla exhibit is a must-see.
Home to The Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA men and women basketball teams. Also home to many huge concerts, and other OSU sports like hockey.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schottenstein Center
555 Borror DrHome to The Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA men and women basketball teams. Also home to many huge concerts, and other OSU sports like hockey.
Your standard movie theater that offers dine-in options and your newest movies.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Studio Movie Grill
175 West Nationwide BoulevardYour standard movie theater that offers dine-in options and your newest movies.
Our favorite movie theater to visit, although not as close as the Studio Movie Grill. We believe the AMC brand and attention to quality and detail is the better of the two. Please do not let this discourage you from visiting Studio Movie Grill, its still fantastic and you will have a great time. We've just been going to AMC theaters since as kids!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMC Lennox Town Center
777 Kinnear RdOur favorite movie theater to visit, although not as close as the Studio Movie Grill. We believe the AMC brand and attention to quality and detail is the better of the two. Please do not let this discourage you from visiting Studio Movie Grill, its still fantastic and you will have a great time. We've just been going to AMC theaters since as kids!
Essentials
Your standard grocery store, just minutes away from you!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Giant Eagle Supermarket
777 Neil AvenueYour standard grocery store, just minutes away from you!
Your standard convenience store and pharmacy. Very nice and clean, less than 5 min drive from the space, its even walkable if you are up for it. Right next to the grocery store, Giant Eagle.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
775 Neil AveYour standard convenience store and pharmacy. Very nice and clean, less than 5 min drive from the space, its even walkable if you are up for it. Right next to the grocery store, Giant Eagle.
Parks & Nature
So beautiful, and its right next to the space. Go relax by the water, and forget about any stress. Plenty of dog walkers and exercisers can be found here too. A great, friendly atmosphere whether it's the people or pets :)
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StSo beautiful, and its right next to the space. Go relax by the water, and forget about any stress. Plenty of dog walkers and exercisers can be found here too. A great, friendly atmosphere whether it's the people or pets :)
Such a nice quiet park, where you can find everything from tennis courts to friendly neighborhood dog walkers. Perfect central German Village location.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schiller Park
1069 Jaeger StSuch a nice quiet park, where you can find everything from tennis courts to friendly neighborhood dog walkers. Perfect central German Village location.
Experience the best views of the Downtown Columbus skyline from this park. Plenty sights to see to make this your favorite park in Columbus. Come here near sun down and bring your camera.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scioto Mile
Experience the best views of the Downtown Columbus skyline from this park. Plenty sights to see to make this your favorite park in Columbus. Come here near sun down and bring your camera.
Shopping
Indoor and outdoor shopping and restaurants. Find designer stores and steakhouses, to casual family restaurants and standard retail stores. A must-go, as people travel to shop at this mall specifically. Definitely busier on weekends, than weekdays.
338 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Easton Town Center
160 Easton Town CenterIndoor and outdoor shopping and restaurants. Find designer stores and steakhouses, to casual family restaurants and standard retail stores. A must-go, as people travel to shop at this mall specifically. Definitely busier on weekends, than weekdays.
Indoor shopping, very similar, if not the same types of stores and restaurants as Easton Town Center! A must-go.
Polaris Parkway
Polaris ParkwayIndoor shopping, very similar, if not the same types of stores and restaurants as Easton Town Center! A must-go.
So many cute little shops owned by local businesses that makes your heart warm. This culturally rich district will not disappoint you at all. You will find so many hidden gem stores and restaurants that you will want to revisit every time that you're in the Short North!
326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Short North Arts District
So many cute little shops owned by local businesses that makes your heart warm. This culturally rich district will not disappoint you at all. You will find so many hidden gem stores and restaurants that you will want to revisit every time that you're in the Short North!