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Brass Eye

4.0 (126 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Savory Beignets
Jasmine T.

These beignets look tasty, but they taste like salty, frozen ravioli. The cheese inside was super garlicky and didn't have the best consistency. Very disappointing. All the food here tastes microwaved to me. Great drinks and service though, along with cute decor and rooftop views!

Flatbread
Trinity B.

I've been here twice. The atmosphere was great, the drinks took awhile to get to us, but they were tasty. The melt itself is very limited. I got the flatbread and also tried the steak and fries and it was okay, I would only recommend this for drinks, apps and the pretty view. The other time I got it was for brunch, got the breakfast sandwich and it was a 10/10

Chocolate dessert
Aubrie H.

Located on the top floor of the Junto hotel this is a great place to stop in for a drink or a meal. During the warmer months this place would be amazing as they have a nice sized porch. The drinks are well made, highly recommended the espresso martini and the old fashioned. They have some nightly specials and we happened to visit on a Wednesday which is girl dinner night. A drink and multiple courses for $25. Part of our group ordered that and loved it, we also tried the seasonal salad and the Fig appetizer which were delicious and very filling. Izzy was a fantastic server and we would absolutely go back again!

Cavatappi Primavera
Anita S.

Love the vibes at this place. It's a beautiful rooftop space with views of CBus. We wanted to sit outside but it was super windy so we sat at the bar. Our server was super helpful. The shrimp appetizer was delicious but the cavatappi primavera was very lemony. Highly recommend the bourbon butter cake!

Crispy Brussels
Nick M.

Dropped in a few weeks back for restaurant week and was relatively underwhelmed. Food was very average and would have been over-priced had it not been for restaurant week. Certainly good but nothing special. The crispy Brussels were good not great. Same for dessert. Food also took about 45 minutes to come out. Our server Owen was friendly but inattentive. He only stopped by a few times, and we had to get water refills from the bar more than once. We did go to the bar for drinks after and that was awesome. Drinks were delicious and the bartender was super helpful. Views are killer too of downtown, there's both a larger uncovered and a covered patio. Overall want to come back here but only for drinks. Would go somewhere else for food.

Came with 6 wings for $18
Chessica G.

The highlight of this was definitely the ambiance and view. The people were friendly and accommodating. I chose to try this after coming to the junto for a conference. The food was tasty at that event. So, I wanted to give Brass Eye a shot. We ordered a few things. I got the burger. It was a 2 star smash burger. Not a lot of flavor at all and pretty small. I tried some of my cousins steak and wings. For the price of these items the portions and flavor were quite disappointing. The steak was tiny and not the best quality. The wings sauce was good but the texture was kind of rubbery like the chicken was frozen or something. The free birthday dessert was greatly appreciated. However they should seriously consider pairing that delicious gooey butter ice cream with very warm and gooey butter cake. The current cake option is like overpowering with some kind of flavor. Ultimately, I would go back for the vibe but wouldn't really return for the food. Left hungry, unsatisfied, and slightly disappointed. You know it's bad when your party says "you can't choose the food place again" I apologized for taking the risk without having experienced it myself before suggesting.

Breads & Spreads
Padmini R.

The food was very tasty. The food was a little bit on the pricey side but the venue is beautiful. The service was amazing. This restaurant is very classy. As a result, the menu is limited but everything looked good. We had an assortment of breads as a starter and the bread was soft and moist. The spreads were very tasty. My mushroom risotto was very good. The rice pasta was tender and fragrant.

Laura F.

Had dinner downstairs at Little West Tavern. Felt guilty about staying at our table for so long so we decided to go upstairs to the Brass Eye, their roof top bar. Before you head up be sure to ask the hotel desk which elevator to use. They all go to the 8th floor but only one will access it without a card. We chose poorly. Luckily the cute couple going to the sixth floor scanned their card for us, so our journey continued without a glitch. Finally, upstairs you turn left and at the end of the hall is a door. Go thru it and you will suddenly be in a dimly lit, somewhat moder retro styled bar that also has outside balconies that have a very nice view of the Columbus skyline. The balcony seating has plenty of space heaters so even on a chilly night it's comfortable. The bar is fully stocked. They have signature drinks, a seasonally jello shot (October is pumpkin spice) They have small plates for nibbling. The staff is excellent. Its a fun spot. Will return gladly.

Alexa N.

Love the rooftop & they have a great view of downtown. I've been here a few times and the service and food have been spectacular. Highly recommend the smash burger and brussel sprouts! Prices are higher than typical, but you're paying for the rooftop ambiance. This past time I went, service was awful. The waitress didn't even check in on us and we sat around for 30 minutes before she even took our orders. We'd even make eye contact and she would walk past our table. We waited a while post dinner to even get our checks. I'm not sure if she knew she was getting 20% from our party regardless so she just didn't care, but we waited around for so long that we got up to go try to find her.

Cinnamon Bourbon French Toast
Richard F.

I have been wanting to come here for a while now and haven't had the chance, but me and a group of my friends booked a reservation a month out for our table 6. When they first sat us down they sat us in a living room style seating, which was a great spot but since we were ordering food we asked to move since it would be hard to eat in that setup. I would HIGHLY reco to ensure when you place a resy and you are planning to eat let them you want table. We started with the biscuit tower and that was AMAZING! I would come again for that. The housemade whipped cream and the jam they had won me over! When we ordered our entrees it took longer than expected. They were out of few things when I was there too, out of cold brew and rosé. I ordered the Cinnamon Bourbon French Toast and Thick-Cut Bacon, underwhelming and overlooked/pretty burnt (as you can see in my pic). The service was pretty good and since its really spacious it was really quiet, that was really nice. I don't think I would come here again though - there are so many great places in Columbus.

Leigh R.

Went to this very cool spot last night. The atmosphere of the Brass Eye and the hotel is great and it's beautiful. Our part of 5 were seated outside with an amazing view of downtown. We ordered cocktails (which were delicious) apps (wings - no so great and bruschetta- good) and entrees. 3 of us got the steak tacos (beef was tough and probably overcooked), chicken and Brussels. The food was just ok. Mentioned the tacos to the manager and got 2 desserts on the house. I would have prefers the tacos be taken off the bill but that wasn't offered up. They did offer to replace them or order something else, but by that time we didn't want to reorder. With so many options downtown, I'd eat somewhat else and come for drinks only. Service was great and our server was attentive.

Brenda T.

FARM EGG FITTATA | 16 Charred Broccoli Rabe, Fondito Cheese, Pablano Chimichuri EGGS BENEDICT | 17 Nueske's Bacon, Hollandaise, Fingerling Potatoes BRASS BREAKFAST | 18 2 Eggs Any Style, Sourdough Toast, Bacon or Sausage, Fingerling Potatoes We had reservations at 1PM and unfortunately the CINNAMON BOURBON FRENCH TOAST | 12 Brioche, Seasonal Jam, Maple Syrup Was sold out

Food menu was delish
Michelle M.

We had an exquisite time! I was really impressed by the food and the old fashion was perfect (not too sweet). Our server Chelsea was exactly the right fit for our girls night. She took impeccable care of us. I can't wait to visit again soon.

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the rooftop ambiance and views, friendly and attentive staff, and creative and well-made drinks. Brunch and appetizers are also popular.

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First time in Columbus Miami gave us the best recommendations and took care of us better than I could have asked. Highly recommend 10/10.

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Brass Eye has amazing views and vibe! The food and drinks are creative and great! Fantastic date night spot and for groups and happy hour

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Great service from Izzy! The shrimp appetizer was tasty and just the right amount of spice.

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10 months ago

came in tonight for dinner with my family. had an amazing time. Madi was great and the food was amazing!!

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Such an amazing experience. It was such a busy night but Izzy still managed to make sure we were taken care of.

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Izzy , our server, hosted us and treated us to a wonderful evening. Beautiful setting, amazing food, scrumptious cocktails. Great spot.

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Owen was a phenomenal waiter! Very friendly and personable, was able to stop and chat. Food was great, great atmosphere.

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Great experience for girlies night with our server Violet with the best espresso martini and beautiful views of Columbus!

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Mimi was very personable and informative. Great outdoor rooftop seating area. Haloumi&Fig and Peach/Burrata salad was fab.

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