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The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Columbus

20 restaurants in Columbus, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

  1. 1

    Dan The Baker

    James Beard semifinalist 2026

    Cafe & bakery

    1028 Ridge St, Columbus Ohio 43215 United States

  2. 2

    Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant

    Eastern European

    240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA

  3. 3

    Tommy's Diner

    American

    914 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222, USA

  4. 4

    Brassica in the Short North

    Mediterranean

    680 N High St (Brickel), Columbus, OH 43215

  5. 5

    Lindey's

    American

    169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA

  6. 6

    The Thurman Cafe

    Pizza, American, Bars & drinks

    183 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, USA

  7. 7

    Lavash Cafe

    Mediterranean, Cafe & bakery

    2985 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA

  8. 8

    Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

    American

    1299 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

  9. 9

    HIGH EATS

    2346 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA

  10. 10

    Hounddog's Pizza

    Pizza

    2657 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, USA

  11. 11

    Haveli Bistro

    Chinese, Indian, American

    185 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  12. 12

    Hofbräuhaus Columbus

    Bars & drinks

    800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

  13. 13

    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

    Japanese, Seafood, Steakhouse

    89 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215

  14. 14

    The Pearl

    Seafood, Bars & drinks

    641 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  15. 15

    Tai's Asian Bistro & Sushi

    1285 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221, USA

  16. 16

    Wario's Beef and Pork Downtown

    American

    111 W Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

  17. 17

    Adriatico's New York Style Pizza

    Pizza

    1618 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

  18. 18

    Brassica in Upper Arlington

    Mediterranean

    1442 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43221, USA

  19. 19

    Seventh Son Brewing Co.

    Bars & drinks

    1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201, USA

  20. 20

    Barcelona Restaurant and Bar

    Bars & drinks, Spanish

    263 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed November 2026.