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Columbus Dispatch, The (OH)
September 26, 2008
Hungry? Plenty of destinations await (PART 1 OF 7) Compiled by Vicki Elliston, Maria Francescon and Susan Grote
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Editor's note: Listings were compiled from information provided by each restaurant to The Dispatch. The information is subject to change without notice, so an inquiry call to the restaurant is advised. The dinner price range is reflected, unless otherwise noted. Because most establishments accept major credit cards and have wheelchair access, the distinctions are noted only when there are variations.
The listings are separated by geographic regions, with maps to help guide you.
ARENA DISTRICT, BREWERY DISTRICT, DOWNTOWN, GERMAN VILLAGE, SHORT NORTH, UNIVERSITY AREA
* Adriatico's -- 265 W. 11th Ave., University area, 614-421-2300; no reservations. Pizza, subs, salads, pasta. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; beer inside only; no wheelchair access. Entrees: $4.95-$7.45.
* After Five Lounge -- 482 S. Front St., Brewery District, 614-222-0755; no reservations. Upscale pub cuisine, wings, Wiley's burger, tilapia, New York-style cheesecake. Lunch Thursday-Friday, dinner and late-night dining Tuesday-Saturday, closed Sunday except for game days during football season. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $6.95-$13.95. www.after5lounge.com
* Alana's -- 2333 N. High St., University area, 614-294-6783; reservations accepted. Daily changing menu, risotto du jour, smoked salmon. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Children's portions available; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $16-$30. www.alanas.com
* Apollo's Greek Kitchen -- 1758 N. High St., University area, 614-294-4006; no reservations. Greek and American cuisines, gyros, subs, wings, burgers. Lunch and dinner daily. Beer and wine. Entrees: $5- $17.
* Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar -- 480 Ackerman Rd., University area, 614-268-1220; no reservations. American cuisine, chicken and steak fajitas, burgers, salads, pasta. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $7.99-$14.99. www.applebees.com
* Arena Grand Club Cafe -- 175 Nationwide Blvd., Arena District, 614-469-5000; no reservations. Upscale pizzas, light meals. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $6.25-$7.50. www.arenagrand.com
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* Ashley's -- 328 W. Lane Ave. in the Holiday Inn on the Lane, University area, 614 -294 -4848; reservations accepted. American cuisine, steak, seafood, chicken, burgers, sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $12.95-$25.95. www.innonthelane.com
* Au Bon Pain -- 20 S. 3rd St., Downtown, 614-224-1922; no reservations. American deli foods, bagels, sandwiches, soups, salads. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $2.99-$6.59. www.aubonpain.com
* Banana Bean Cafe -- 410 E. Whittier St., German Village, 614-443-2262; reservations accepted. Caribbean, Jamaican and Cuban cuisines; Jamaican jerk chicken; roast pork tenderloin; blue crab cakes. Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, brunch Saturday-Sunday. No children's menu; sidewalk dining; no alcohol; no wheelchair access. Entrees: $14-$24. www.bananabeancafe.com
* Bar Louie -- 504 N. Park St., Arena District, 614-220-0900; reservations for 10 or more. American cuisine, burgers, chicken, steaks, seafood. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $7.99-$15.99. www.barlouieamerica.com
* Bar of Modern Art -- 583 E. Broad St., Downtown, 614-233-3000; reservations accepted. Neo- American with European flair, BoMA Filet, steak, game, seafood, raw bar. Dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $18-$29. www.barofmodernart.com
* Barcelona -- 263 E. Whittier St., German Village, 614-443-3699; reservations accepted. Mediterranean cuisine, paella, beef filet, braised lamb shank. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $18-$31. www.barcelonacolumbus.com
* Barley's Brewing Co. -- 467 N. High St., Short North, 614-228-2537; no reservations. Burgers, steak, pastas, sandwiches, handcrafted ales. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $9- $22. www.barleysbrewing.com
* Barry's New York Deli -- 59 Spruce St., North Market, 614-221-6601; no reservations. Delicatessen food, Reubens, sandwiches, corned beef by the pound. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4-$11.
* Basi Italia -- 811 Highland St., Victorian Village, 614-294-7383; reservations recommended. Italian cuisine, mustard-crusted trout, eggplant Parmesan. Dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $16-$19.
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www.basi -italia.com
* Baxter's Restaurant & Lounge -- 3110 Olentangy River Rd. in the University Plaza Hotel, University area, 614-267-7461, Ext. 62; reservations accepted. Ribs, steak, fish, sandwiches, pasta, salads. Dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $14.95-$26.95. www.universityplazaosu.com
* BD's Mongolian Barbeque -- 295 Marconi Blvd., Arena District, 614-586-0077; reservations for six or more. Create-your-own stir-fry. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's prices; cocktails. Entrees: $12.99- $15.99. www.gomongo.com
* Benevolence Cafe -- 41 W. Swan St., Short North, 614-221-9330; no reservations. Benevolence salad, vegetarian dishes, soups, salads, breads. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday, breakfast Saturday. Children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4-$10.50. www.mybenevolencecafe.com
* Bento Go Go -- 1728 N. High St., University area, 614-298-8817; no reservations. Asian cuisine, sushi, California rolls, chicken, beef, sake lounge. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $4.75-$10.99.
www.bento-gogo.com
* Best of the Wurst -- 59 Spruce St., North Market, 614-469-8778; no reservations. Deli-style sandwiches, hot dogs. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $3.50-$6.95.
* Betty's Fine Food & Spirits -- 680 N. High St., Short North, 614-228-6191; no reservations. American eclectic cuisine, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, pasta dishes, sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily, Saturday-Sunday brunch. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $7-$15. www.bettyscolumbus.com
* Bier Stube -- 1479 N. High St., University area, 614-299-5467; no reservations. Pizza, subs, nachos. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $7-$13.
* Bistro 2110 -- 2110 Tuttle Park Place in the Blackwell Inn, University area, 614-247-2110; reservations accepted. American cuisine, filet, pierogi, seafood. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $9.75-$32.
www.theblackwell.com
* Black Creek Bistro -- 53 Parsons Ave., Olde Towne East, 614-246-9662; reservations accepted. American bistro cuisine, Parmesan-crusted salmon, pork, seafood, duck gnocchi. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's portions available; cocktails. Entrees: $9-$28.
www.blackcreekbistro.com
* Black Olive -- 731 N. High St., Short North, 614-298-8750; reservations accepted. Contemporary American cuisine, pastas, sandwiches, flatbreads. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. No children's
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menu, patio, cocktails. Entrees: $9 -$23.
* Blue Danube -- 2439 N. High St., University area, 614-261-9308; no reservations. American cuisine, Dube Dog, macaroni-and-cheese morsels, Dube burger. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday-Sunday. Entrees: $3.99-$9.99.
* Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant -- 2361 N. High St., University area, 614-421-2323; reservations accepted. Ethiopian cuisine. Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday, brunch Sunday. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $8.99-$15. www.bluenilecolumbus.com
* Bob Evans -- 1455 Olentangy River Rd., 614-421-0090; 3140 Olentangy River Rd., both in the University area, 614-263-5000; no reservations. American cuisine, sunshine skillet, country-fried steak, meatloaf, sandwiches, salads. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $5.99-$11.99. www.bobevans.com
* Bodega -- 1044 N. High St., Short North, 614-299-9399; reservations for six or more. Panini sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, salads, tapas, cheese plates. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $6-$12.
* Bohemio's -- 199 Chittenden Ave., University area, 614-429-6008; reservations accepted. Mexican cuisine, chimichangas, fajitas, tacos. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $4-$13. www.bohemiosrestaurant.com
* Boston's the Gourmet Pizza -- 191 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District, 614-229-4275; no reservations. Italian cuisine, pizza, steak, ribs, pasta. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $5.79-$19.99. www.bostonsgourmet.com
* Broad Street Bagels & Deli -- 66 E. Broad St., Downtown, 614-224-3596; no reservations. American cuisine, bagel sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, bagels. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; sidewalk seating; no alcohol. Entrees: 99 cents-$7.99.
* Brothers Bar & Grill -- 477 N. Park St., Arena District, 614-232-9020; no reservations. New menu offers made-from-scratch burgers, wings, chicken fingers. Dinner Monday-Saturday. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $5.99-$12.99. www.brothersbar.com
* Brown Bag Deli -- 898 Mohawk St., German Village, 614-443-4214; no reservations. Panini-style sandwiches, Village Addiction sandwich, salads, soups. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; beer and wine carryout only; no wheelchair access. Entrees: $6.25-$10.75. www.thebrownbaggv.com
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* Buca di Beppo -- 343 N. Front St., Arena District, 614 -621 -3287; reservations accepted. Southern Italian family-style cuisine, chicken saltimbocca, spaghetti and meatballs. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $8.99-$32.99. www.bucadibeppo.com
* Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe -- 1421 Olentangy River Rd., University area, 614-291-2233; reservations accepted except on home football game days. American cuisine, caramelized salmon, steak, burgers, Hall of Fame salad, pastas. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $10-$25. www.halloffamecafes.com
* Buffalo Wild Wings -- 515 S. High St., German Village, 614-221-4293; 2151 N. High St., University area, 614-291-2362; no reservations. Wings, burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio at N. High Street; cocktails. Entrees: $4.59-$10.99. www.buffalowildwings.com
* Burgundy Room -- 641 N. High St., Short North, 614-464-9463; no reservations. Tapas, beef carpaccio, roasted scallops, duck breast. Dinner daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $8-$12. www.burgundyroom.net
* Cafe Bella -- 2593 N. High St., University area, 614-267-1998; reservations accepted. Family-style Italian cuisine; pasta; fish; beef; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free fare. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Children's portions available; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $7.95-$22.95.
* Cafe Brioso -- 14 E. Gay St., Downtown, 614-228-8366; no reservations. Sandwiches, soups, salads, baked goods. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday. Children's portions available; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $3.95-$6.45. www.cafebrioso.com
* Cafe Corner -- 1105 Pennsylvania Ave., Victorian Village, 614-294-2233; no reservations. Traditional and eclectic offerings of artisan sandwiches, soups and salads. Breakfast and lunch daily. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $4.95-$13.95. www.cafecornercolumbus.com
* Cafe Iliana -- 150 E. Gay St., Downtown, 614-224-5090; no reservations. Dagwood sandwiches, salads, quesadillas. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4- $6.25.
* Cafe Lola -- 12 E. Broad St., Downtown, 614-754-8804; no reservations. Sandwiches, wraps, pizza thins, quesadillas, salads. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $3-$6.50.
* Cafe Napolitana -- 40 N. High St., Downtown, 614-224-3013; no reservations. Italian cuisine, pizza, calzones, daily pasta special. Lunch Monday-Saturday. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $2.50-
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$16.99.
* CaJohn's CaBoom Chili Co. -- 59 Spruce St., North Market, 614-229-4273; no reservations. Texas chili, CaBoom chili roll, nachos con CaBoom. Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $3-$6.75. www.cajohns.com
* Callahan's -- 520 Park St., Arena District; 614-223-1200; no reservations. American cuisine, gourmet sandwiches, pizza, salads. Lunch Saturday-Sunday, dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $5.99-$8.99. www.callahanscolumbus.com
* Cam's on Campus -- 1871 N. High St., lower level of the Wexner Center for the Arts, University area, 614-292-2233; no reservations. Bistro-style cafe, turkey panini sandwich, salads, wraps, flatbread pizzas. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, limited menu Saturday. Children's portions available; no alcohol. Entrees: $2-$9. www.wexarts.org
* Cap City Fine Diner -- 1299 Olentangy River Rd., University area, 614-291-3663; reservations accepted. American cuisine, meatloaf, fried chicken, sandwiches, salads. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $7.95-$19.95. www.cameronmitchell.com
* Capitol Cafe -- ground floor of the Statehouse, Downtown, 614-728-9231; no reservations. American cuisine, burgers, homemade soups, full salad bar. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $3.75-$7.50.
* Caucus Room -- 50 S. Front St. in the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, Downtown, 614-228-4600; reservations accepted. American cuisine, steaks, chicken, seafood, strawberry chicken salad. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $15.95-$23.25. www.columbussuites.doubletree.com
* Cazuela's Grill -- 2247 N. High St., University area, 614-884-0755; reservations accepted. Seafood, tacos, burritos. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; beer and margaritas. Entrees: $5.99- $14.25. www.cazuelasgrillrestaurant.com
* Champp's -- 1827 Olentangy River Rd., Lennox Town Center, 614-298-0833; reservations accepted except on OSU home game days. American cuisine, chicken, steak, seafood, salads. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $8.99-$19.99. www.champps.com
* China Market -- 59 Spruce St., North Market, 614-361-1866; no reservations. Chinese cuisine. Lunch
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and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol; no credit cards. Entrees: $5 -$7.95.
* Chipotle Mexican Grill -- 401 N. Front St., Arena District, 614-228-5488; 1726 N. High St., University area, 614-291-0274; 488 S. High St., German Village, 614-621-2601; no reservations. Mexican cuisine, burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, salads. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio at Front Street; beer and margaritas. Entrees: $5.25-$6.50. www.chipotle.com
* Claddagh Irish Pub -- 585 S. Front St., Brewery District, 614-224-1560; reservations accepted. Irish cuisine, Irish stew, fish and chips, lamb chops. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's portions available; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $11.95-$21.99. www.claddaghirishpubs.com
* The Clarmont Restaurant -- 684 S. High St., German Village, 614-443-1125; reservations accepted. American cuisine, prime rib, steak, fresh fish, seafood. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $15.25-$29.95. www.clarmontrestaurant.com
* Club 185 -- 185 E. Livingston Ave., German Village, 614-228-3904; no reservations. Cheeseburgers, beef-on-weck, wings. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $3.25-$10.95.
* Colombini's Diner -- 894 W. Broad St., Downtown, 614-725-1144; no reservations. Burgers, salads, pizza, subs, wings. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $5.50-$9.
* Columbus Brewing Company -- 525 Short St., Brewery District, 614-464-2739; reservations accepted. Contemporary American cuisine, Cuban chicken, seared sea scallops, wood-fired pizzas, barbecue pulled-pork sandwiches, house-made ales. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $8-$25. www.columbusbrewingco.com
* Columbus Fish Market -- 1245 Olentangy River Rd., University area, 614-291-3474; reservations accepted. Seafood, cedar-roasted salmon, hoisin-glazed yellowfin tuna, Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $15.50-$29.95. www.columbusfishmarket.com
* Columbus Maennerchor -- 966 S. High St., German Village, 614-444-3531; reservations accepted. Contemporary German cuisine, Schnitzel, beef, fish, sandwiches. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $12.95-$17.95. www.maennerchor.com
* Confluence Park Restaurant -- 679 W. Spring St., Downtown, 614-469-0000; reservations accepted. American cuisine, prime rib, steak, seafood. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $10.95-$38.95.
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www.confluenceparkrestaurant.com
* Cotter's -- 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District, 614-221-9060; reservations accepted. Modern American cuisine, fresh fish and seafood, pasta, homemade desserts, seasonal menu. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's portions available; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $12-$16. www.cottersdining.com
* Damon's Grill -- 3025 Olentangy River Rd., University area, 614-262-6208; reservations and call- ahead seating accepted. American cuisine, barbecued ribs, baby-back ribs, fried shrimp, salads, sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $7.99-$19.99. www.damons.com
* Danny's Deli and Restaurant -- 37 W. Broad St., Downtown, 614-469-7040; no reservations. Deli sandwiches, corned beef, soups, salads. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $2.95-$12.50. www.dannysdeli.net
* DeepWood -- 511 N. High St., Short North, 614-221-5602; reservations accepted. Refined American cuisine, Maine lobster, rack of lamb, filet, Long Island duck. Lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner Monday- Saturday. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $18-$36. www.deepwoodrestaurant.com
* Deli Boys -- 2 E. Long St., Downtown, 614-621-1444; no reservations. Deli sandwiches, Italian sub, homemade soups. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4-$7.
* Deli in the Alley -- 72 E. Lynn St., Downtown, 614-222-0911; no reservations. Gourmet sandwiches, deli-style Cuban, turkey gorgonzola and cranberry heaven sandwich, chicken salad BLT sandwich. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; patio, no alcohol. Entrees: $4.95-$6.50.
* Diaspora -- 2118 N. High St., University area, 614-458-1141; reservations accepted. Korean cuisine, spicy soups, bulgogi, dol sot bibim bap. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $5.95-$14.95.
* Don Pablo's/Baja Sol -- 1803 Olentangy River Rd., Lennox Town Center, 614-291-6390; reservations and call-ahead seating for large groups weekdays only. American and Mexican cuisines, fajitas, enchiladas, steak, burgers. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $8.99- $14.99. www.donpablos.com, www.bajasol.com
* Due Amici -- 67 E. Gay St., Downtown, 614-224-9373, reservations accepted. Italian cuisine, gnocchi bolognese, veal saltimbocca, pizzas, salads. Lunch and dinner daily, Saturday-Sunday brunch. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $15-$36. www.due-amici.com
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* East Village -- 630 N. High St., Short North, 614 -228 -3546; no reservations. American cuisine, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pizzas. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $6.99-$13.99.
* Easy Street Cafe -- 197 Thurman Ave., German Village, 614-444-3279; no reservations. Greek and American cuisines. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday-Sunday. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $7-$15.
* Eddie George's Grille 27 -- 1636 N. High St., South Campus Gateway, 614-421-2727; no reservations. Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta, seafood, steak. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $5.99-$44.95. www.eddiegeorgesgrille27.com
* Einstein Bros. Bagels -- 41 S. High St., Huntington Center, Downtown, 614-463-1290; 743 S. High St., German Village, 614-449-2164; no reservations. Bagel sandwiches, pizza bagel, salads. Breakfast and lunch daily; Huntington Center open Monday-Friday. No children's menu; patio at S. High Street; no alcohol. Entrees: $4-$9. www.einsteinbros.com
* El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant -- 3230 Olentangy River Rd., University area, 614-261-0900; reservations accepted. Mexican cuisine, carne asada, seafood, burritos, fajitas, carnitas. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $7.20-$27.99. www.elvaquerorestaurants.com
* Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus -- 161 N. High St., Downtown, 614-228-0500; reservations accepted. Regional American cuisine with world influences, rock filet, fresh fish, pastas, hand-cut steak. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $8.95-$29.95. www.elevatorbrewing.com
* Eleven -- 591 N. High St. on the Cap at Union Station, Short North, 614-225-9611; no reservations. Small plates, pizza, Kobe sliders. Dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $5-$50. www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
* Euro Cafe -- 49 N. High St., Downtown, 614-221-8311; no reservations. Polish cuisine, pierogi, cabbage rolls, bagels, sandwiches, salads. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $4.50-$6.50.
* Fabian's Chicago Style Pizza Place -- 691 N. High St., Short North, 614-221-8240; reservations accepted. Chicago-style pizza, subs, pastas. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $8-$20. www.fabianspizza.com
* Fiesta Time -- 2977 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-447-9820; reservations accepted. Mexican cuisine, burritos, fajitas, tacos, Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $7.50-$13.
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* First Watch -- 496 S. High St., German Village, 614 -228 -7554; no reservations. American cuisine, omelets, pancakes, crepes, sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch daily. Children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4.49-$7.49. www.firstwatch.com
* Flatiron Bar and Diner -- 129 E. Nationwide Blvd., Downtown, 614-461-0033; no reservations. Cajun and Creole cuisines, barbecue ribs, po' boys, steak, seafood, gumbo. Lunch and dinner Monday- Saturday. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $10-$25. www.flatironcolumbus.com
* Flavors of India -- 59 Spruce St., North Market, 614-228-1955; no reservations. Northern Indian cuisine, lamb curry, vegetarian dishes, chicken makhani. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4.99-$9.99.
* The Florentine -- 907 W. Broad St., Downtown, 614-228-2262; reservations accepted. Italian- American cuisine, homemade pasta. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $6.95-$16.95. www.florentinerestaurant.com
* Flying Pizza -- 1812 N. High St., University area, 614-294-1011; no reservations. New York-style pizza by the slice, hand-tossed crust, Italian sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $2.25-$16.25. www.theflyingpizza.com
* Fortune Chinese Restaurant -- 2869 Olentangy River Rd., University area, 614-263-1991; reservations accepted. Chinese cuisine, dim sum. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $6- $14.95.
* Frog Bear & Wild Boar -- 343 N. Front St., Arena District, 614-621-9453; reservations accepted for large groups. Eclectic American cuisine, build-your-own burger, salads, sandwiches, pizza. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $10-$15. www.frogbearbar.com
* G. Michael's Bistro & Bar -- 595 S. 3rd St., German Village, 614-464-0575; reservations accepted. American bistro fare, beef tenderloin, scallops, lamb, almond-dusted flounder. Dinner daily. Children's items available; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $17-$43. www.gmichaelsbistro.com
* German Village Coffee Shop -- 193 Thurman Ave., German Village, 614-443-8900; no reservations. Western omelet, pancakes, burgers, sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $2.25-$5.25.
* Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant -- 401 N. Front St., Arena District, 614-246-2900; reservations accepted. American cuisine with Asian flair, including Asian barbecued salmon, pecan-crusted chicken,
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sesame -seared ahi tuna, garlic fries. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday -Sunday. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $10-$25. www.gordonbiersch.com
* Gresso's -- 961 S. High St., German Village, 614-444-0131; reservations accepted. Burgers, wings, salads, daily specials. Dinner daily, brunch Sunday. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $6.95- $17.95.
www.gressos.com
* Haiku Poetic Food & Art -- 800 N. High St., Short North, 614-294-8168; reservations accepted. Pan- Asian cuisine, sushi, sea bass, noodles (pad Thai, laksa ayam). Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $9.25-$20.
* Handke's Cuisine -- 520 S. Front St., Brewery District, 614-621-2500; reservations recommended. Global cuisine, grilled buffalo tenderloin, roasted Chilean sea bass, porcini empanada. Dinner Monday- Saturday. Children's selections upon request; cocktails; no wheelchair access. Entrees: $16-$32.
www.chefhandke.com
* Hang Over Easy -- 1646 Neil Ave., University area, 614-586-0070; no reservations. Breakfast all day, omelets, French toast, pancakes, sandwiches. Breakfast and lunch daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $4-$9.
www.hangovereasy.com
* Happy Dragon -- 277 E. Livingston Ave., German Village, 614-224-1468; no reservations. Chinese cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4.75-$10.
* Happy Greek -- 1554 N. High St., South Campus Gateway, 614-291-7777; reservations accepted for seven or more. Greek-Mediterranean cuisine, gyro platter, pasta, rice. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $4-$14.99. www.happygreek.com
* Heil's Family Deli -- 59 Spruce St., North Market, 614-461-4778; no reservations. American deli-style foods, Philly steak, soups, salads, sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol; no credit cards. Entrees: $4-$6.
* High Beck Tavern -- 564 S. High St., Brewery District, 614-224-0886; reservations accepted for eight or more. American cuisine, barbecued beef brisket, pulled pork, pizza, burgers, salads. Lunch Monday- Friday, dinner daily. Children's portions available; patio; cocktails; no wheelchair access. Entrees: $6.95-$15.95.
* High Street Grill -- 310 S. High St. in the Westin Great Southern Hotel, Downtown, 614-228-3800; reservations accepted. American continental cuisine, meatloaf, chicken, fresh fish. Breakfast daily, lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday, lunch Sunday. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $18-$29. www.HSGrill.com
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* Hounddog's -- 2657 N. High St., inside the Ravari Room, University area, 614 -261 -4686; no reservations. Pizza, three-degree pizza. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $5-$15.50.
* Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse -- 569 N. High St., Short North, 614-224-2204; reservations accepted. Steak, seafood, chops, surf and turf, small-plate menu. Dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $18.95-$46.95. www.hydeparkrestaurants.com
* Indian Oven -- 427 E. Main St., Downtown, 614-220-9390; reservations accepted. Northern Indian and Bengali cuisines, curry dishes, tandoori chicken. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $7.95-$23.95. www.indianoven.com See ad on Page 25
* The Inn Between -- 30 S. Young St., Downtown, 614-224-1944; no reservations. Fresh fish, sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips. Lunch and dinner Monday-Friday. No children's menu; cocktails; no wheelchair access to restroom. Entrees: $5.50-$9.99.
* Isabella's Cafe Italia -- 21 E. State St., Suite 110, Downtown, 614-220-9050; reservations accepted. Breakfast burritos, croissants, sandwiches, baked penne. Breakfast and lunch daily. No children's menu; patio; no alcohol. Entrees: $4.99-$8.95.
* J.P.'s Barbecue Restaurant -- 1072 E. Main St.; 614-258-3756; no reservations. Ribs, barbecued chicken, wings, sandwiches. Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. No children's menu; beer and wine. Entrees: $4.95-$16.95. See ad on Page 27 . www.jpsbbq.com
* Jack & Benny's -- 2563 N. High St., University area, 614-263-0242; no reservations. Breakfast all day, the Gutbuster, daily pancake specials, French toast, sandwiches. Breakfast daily, lunch weekdays. Children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $2.25-$4.75.
* Jack's Restaurant -- 52 E. Lynn St., Downtown, 614-224-3655; no reservations. Diner-style food, double cheeseburger, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, daily specials. Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. No children's menu; no alcohol; no credit cards. Entrees: $4.50 -$8.50. www.jacksdowntowndiner.com
* Japanese Oriental Restaurant -- 2283 N. High St., University area, 614-299-6544; reservations accepted Monday-Thursday. Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines; sushi. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; beer, wine and sake. Entrees: $8.95-$23.95.
* Japanese Steak House -- 479 N. High St., Short North, 614-228-3030; reservations accepted. Japanese cuisine, chicken and seafood hibachi-style, chicken roll, steak, Feast for Two. Lunch Monday-Friday, dinner Monday-Saturday. Children's menu; cocktails. Entrees: $14-$27.
* Jimmy John's -- 1652 Neil Ave., 614-421-8800; 1860 N. High St., 614-299-8800; 2165 N. High St., 614-298-8800, all in the University area; no reservations. Subs and sandwiches, No. 4 Turkey Tom.
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Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $7 -$9. www.jimmyjohns.com
* Jimmy V's Grill & Pub -- 912 S. High St., German Village, 614-445-9090; reservations accepted. American and Mediterranean cuisines, traditional Albanian linguini, gyros, lamb chops. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday-Sunday. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $5.25-$17.95. www.jimmyvsgrillandpub.com
* Johnny Oak's Po Boy & Shrimp Shack -- 2348 N. High St., University area, 614-268-4613; no reservations. New Orleans-style Cajun cuisine, po' boys, Creole shrimp sandwich, Philly steak sandwiches, blackened beef brisket. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $4.95-$7.95.
* Johnny Rockets -- 1787 Olentangy River Rd., Lennox Town Center, 614-291-8239; no reservations. American diner fare, burgers, sandwiches, milkshakes. Lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $3.99-$7.49. www.johnnyrockets.com
* Joy's Village -- 2060 N. High St., University area, 614-297-7723; reservations accepted. Chinese, Cantonese, Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian cuisines; fresh dim sum; roast duck; pork. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; no alcohol. Entrees: $5-$6.
* Juergen's Bakery and Restaurant -- 525 S. 4th St., German Village, 614-224-6858; reservations accepted. Contemporary European cuisine, pastries, Schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst, goulash. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. No children's menu; patio; beer and wine; no wheelchair access. Entrees: $5.50-$11.95.
* Katzinger's Delicatessen -- 475 S. 3rd St., German Village, 614-228-3354; no reservations. Deli cuisine, Reubens, sandwiches, desserts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Children's menu; patio; beer. Entrees: $5-$12. www.katzingers.com
* La Bamba -- 1956 N. High St., University area, 614-294-5004; no reservations. Mexican cuisine, burritos, fajitas, nachos, vegetarian items. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night hours Thursday-Saturday. Children's menu; no alcohol. Prices: $1.85-$7. www.labambaburritos.com
* La Fogata Grill -- 790 N. High St., Short North, 614-294-7656; reservations accepted. Mexican cuisine, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, large tequila selection. Lunch and dinner daily. No children's menu; patio; cocktails. Entrees: $6.95-$14.95. www.lafogatagrill.com
* L'Antibes -- 772 N. High St., Suite 106, Short North, 614-291-1666; reservations preferred. Classic French cuisine, duck, lamb. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday, brunch Sunday. No children's menu; cocktails.
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Entrees: $22 -$32. www.lantibes.com
* Latitude 41 -- 50 N. 3rd St. in the Columbus Renaissance, Downtown, 614-233-7541; reservations recommended. American cuisine featuring local produce, meats and cheeses. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Ch