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Scotty’s Cafe
Schmidt Sausage Haus
Z Cucina di Spirito
Tommy’s Diner
Katalina’s Cafe Corner
Thurman Cafe
The Refectory
Pierogi Mountain
Fox in the Snow
Third & Hollywood
G. Michael’s Bistro
Flavor 91 Bistro
Los GauchosTaqueria
Brown Bag Deli
Hoyo’s Kitchen
Preston’s
Tyler’s Pizzeria & Bakery
CM Chicken
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
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Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
German Village
neighborhood
4
south of downtown between Hwy 33 & Thurman Ave
614/221-8888
Wexner Center fot the Arts
contemporary arts center
4
1871 N High St (at Ohio State University)
614/292-3535
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden
conservatory/botanical garden
5
1777 E Broad St
614/715-8000
Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum
museum
4
1813 N High St (at Ohio State University)
614/292-0538
Short North Arts District
neighborhood
4
High Street between downtown & Ohio State University campus
614/221-6623
Victorian Village
neighborhood
4
Neil Ave south of Ohio state University (NW of downtown)
614/221-6623
Hocking Hills State Park/Ash Cave Waterfall
state park/waterfall
5
19852 OH Hwy 664 Logan OH (51 miles se of Columbus)
740/385-6842
Ohio Caverns
cave
5
2210 E St Rte 245 E West Liberty OH (56 miles west of Columbus)
937/465-4017
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Los Gauchos Taqueria
5
inexpensive
mexican
5221 Godown Rd
614/538-0211
al pastor tacos
fried fish or chorizo tacos
lengua tacos
el favorito or la azteca burrito
gringas
central
Flavor 91 Bistro
4
moderate
american
5186 E Main St Whitehall Oh
614/845-8840
dry rub wings
lamb burger
ace or black bean burger
chicken sandwich
chipotle bbq wings
pita chips
sambusas
spinach dip
jalapeno poppers
chicken mushroom soup
chicken quinoa soup
central
Scotty’s Cafe
5
inexpensive
american
2980 E Broad St
614/398-3164
schmoozer plate
club
meatloaf dinner
chocolate chip pancakes
blueberry french toast
asparagus soup
big breakfast
tomato basil soup
tuna melt
turkey or regular reuben
central
The Refectory
5
fine dining
french
1092 Bethel Rd
614/451-9774
filet mignon
short rib
pear tarte
duck breast
rack of lamb
chocolate bombe
lobster bisque
shrimp & scallop gambi
mussel soup
central
Schmidt Sausage Haus
4
moderate
german
240 E Kossuth St
614/444-6808
jumbo cream puff
bahama mama sausages
pretzel nuggets
pork shank
weiner schnitzel
sauerbraten
potato pancake
apple strudel
sausage sampler
bavarian cabbage roll
central
Z Cucina di Spirito
4
moderate
italian
1368 Grandview Ave
614/486-9200
parmigiano risotto fritter
caesar salad
lasagna
spaghetti & meatballs
sausage pizza
chicken parmigiano
swordfish
short ribs
calamari fritti
poached pear salad
brushetta
central
Tommy’s Diner
4
inexpensive
diner
914 W Broad St
614/224-2422
big breakfast
eggs benedict
stuffed french toast
cinnamon swirl or pumpkin pancakes
brisket breakfast sandwich
spinach & feta or veggie omelette
chicken breast
coffee
chicken & waffles
central
Katalina’s Cafe Corner
4
moderate
breakfast/american
1105 Pennsylvania Ave
614/294-2233
nutella stuffed pancake balls
sweet & spicy bacon
mazatlan pork & egg sandwich
huevos rancheros
avocado toast
pulled pork or chorizo tacos
fried chicken sandwich
migas
hens in a basket
mexican french toast
street corn
central
Thurman Cafe
4
moderate
burgers
183 Thurman Ave
614/443-1570
thurman burger
western burger
thurmanator burger
bacon cheddar ranch burger
johnny burger
reuben
jaeger burger
onion rings or straws
chicken cordon blue
fried pickles
central
Fox in the Snow Cafe
4
moderate
bakery/breakfast
1031 N 4th St
614/372-5677
new orleans iced coffee
strawberry danish
sticky bun
cinnamon roll
brioche knot
egg souffle sandwich
ham & cheese baguette
coffee shake
pecan roll
central
Third & Hollywood
4
expensive
american
1433 W 3rd Ave
614/488-0303
short ribs
pork chop
black bean or hollywood burger
french toast
iron skillet chorizo & eggs
ribeye
filet mignon
bacon wrapped dates
seared tuna salad
cheddar biscuits
mashed potatoes
central
G. Michael’s Bistro
4
expensive
american
595 S 3rd St
614/464-0575
gerber chicken
fried pork belly
halibut
scallops
fried oysters
fried green tomatoes
mussels & asparagus arancini
wedge salad w/chicken thighs
pork scallopini
bone in filet
brussel sprouts w/pancetta
lamb shank
expresso creme brulee
central
Pierogi Mountain
4
inexpensive
polish
105 N Grant Ave
614/745-3139
potato cheddar pierogi
carmelized pear & goat cheese pierogi
chicken paprikash
hungarian poutine
latkes
haluski
kolachi
vegan pierogi
potato ruskie
fries
central
Skillet
4
moderate
breakfast/american
410 E Whittier St
614/443-2266
griddled cinnamon bun
andouille sausage
huevos rancheros
french toast
biscuits & gravy
blueberry cheese blintzes
fried green tomato BLT
shrimp & grits w/egg
lamb chorizo omelette
mushroom grits
central
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
5
moderate
ice cream
59 Spruce St
614/228-9960
queen city cayanne
brambleberry crisp
10 scoop flight
coffee ice cream
waffle cone
salty caramel
wildberry lavender
central
Northstar Cafe
4
moderate
american
951 N High St
614/298-9999
northstar veggie burger
buddha bowl
mushroom frittata
sweet basil burrito
margherita pizza
chopped salad
banana ricotta pancake
thai burrito
village salad
chicken avocado sandwich
central
Ray Rays Hog Pit
4
inexpensive
BBQ (food truck)
424 W Town St
614/404-9742
hot links
brisket
pulled pork
jerk chicken w/extra sauce
ribs
waffle fries
carolina pork chop
chicken
central
Rubino’s Pizza
4
inexpensive
pizza
2643 E Main St
614/235-0712
double cheese pizza
sausage & dill pickle pizza
spaghetti & meatballs
pepperoni pizza
combo
meatball sub
central
Brassica
4
moderate
mediterranean
680 N High St
614/867-5885
chicken pita
falafel sandwich or salad
baba ganoush
brisket sandwich
spicy carrots
lamb bacon
central
Arch City Tavern
4
moderate
american
862 N High St
614/725-5620
lamb or pulled pork sliders
lobster mac
amish chicken sandwich
french onion soup
fat goat burger
nashville chicken sandwich
fig & arugula pizza
market burger
margherita pizza
bratwurst corn dogs
truffle fries
central
Harvest Bar & Kitchen
4
moderate
pizza/american
2885 N High St
614/947-7133
spicy yuma pizza
kale caesar salad
buffalo cauliflower
meatball white pizza
fennel sausage pizza
harvest or veggie burger
almond pesto pizza
mean green salad
ohio double bacon pizza
central
Alqueria Farmhouse Kitchen
4
moderate
american
247 King Ave
614/824-5579
short ribs
buttermilk fried chicken
pork shank
green hummus
cassoulet
farmhouse burger
charred octopus
brussel sprouts
chocolate almond cheesecake
coca gratin
central
Lola & Giuseppe’s Trattoria
4
moderate
italian
100 Granville St
614/473-9931
gnocchi
chicken marsala
sicilian onion soup
chicken parmigiana
pasta fritto
pasta sampler
fettucine alfredo
shrimp & lobster ravioli
baked rigatoni
bruschetta
wedding soup
mushroom ravioli
tuscan salad
central
Mitchell’s Ocean Club
4
expensive
seafood
4002 Easton Station
614/416-2582
crab cakes
sea bass
lobster bisque
truffle mac
blackened snapper
surf & turf
lobster tails
filet mignon
NY strip
lobster mashed potatoes
butter or carrot cake
calamari
jalapeno au gratin potatoes
central
Brown Bag Deli
4
inexpensive
deli
898 Mohawk St
614/443-4214
brown bag sub
inferno
village addiction
mohawk stroller
classic club
deviled eggs
bens black & blue
leroys smokin sandwich
caprese wrap
chicken salad
turkey & havarti
smoked potato salad
cuban
central
Franks Fish & Seafood Market
4
moderate
seafood
5251 Trabue Rd
614/878-3474
grumpy boil
cod
variety platter
fries
coleslaw
shrimp & corn chowder
clam strips or chowder
calamari
catfish
central
Hocking Hills Winery
4
moderate
winery
30402 Freeman Rd Logan OH
740/385-7117
peach or raspberry wine slushies
pinot noir wine
moscato
sirah
vidal
honeysuckle wine
charcuterie board w/whipped goat chesse
central
Hoyo’s Kitchen
5
moderate
somali
59 Spruce St
614/899-8800
mango chicken
spicy chicken
chicken rice bowl
spicy rice
chicken or beef sugaar
safari chicken
veggie sambusa
goat
mango juice
garlic yogurt sauce
central
Preston’s
4
inexpensive
american
2973 N High St
614/400-1675
classic burger
pastrami bacon burger
double mushroom swiss
chicken tenders
fries
central
Susie’s Sub Shop
4
inexpensive
american
3739 Karl Rd
614/261-7827
great meatball sub
big john sub
pizza subs
philly roast beef
spaghetti
pepperoni & mushroom pizza
central
Tyler’s Pizzeria & Bakery
5
inexpensive
pizza/bakery
7516 E Main Reynoldsburg OH
614/322-9587
pepperoni pizza
cheeseburger pizza
california chicken pizza
cheese pizza
veggie pizza or rolls
pepperoni rolls
cheese danish
chocolate croissant
blueberry chocolate chip or mixed berry scone
potato foccacia
cinnamon roll
ham & cheese roll
central
CM Chicken
5
moderate
chicken shop
7206 Towne Centre Dr Liberty Township OH
513/779-2626
cm korean fried chicken
snow onion original chicken
cheese monster
curry chicken
garlic soy
garlic spicy
soy spring onion
red hot pepper
mania lemon choi
chicken sandwich
garlic soy wings
central