Excellent first time experience all the way through. Our hostess was so very nice, our waitress…read morewas very attentive and fun, we were on the patio which wasn't crowded, great music selection. And the best part? Our food was excellent. I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup (it had a balsamic reduction - which was a really nice touch). My bestie had the slab burger and fries. The burger was so creative with beef, ribs and onions. The fries were also unique and perfect. He loved it all. Someone put a lot thought and love in these dishes. Great experience all around and we will be back!!

Nothing to complain about. We were seated quickly, greeted friendly and quickly. We were the first…read moreon the balcony on a pretty day. This was our first time eating here and we were happy with everything that was brought to the table. Kelan, my husband, enjoyed his 1/2 slab of ribs and fried sweet potatoes. The ribs were so tender they literally fell off the bone when you picked them up. He said this was the first time he had ever eaten ribs with a fork. He said for extra sauce and they gave him just enough. The sweet potatoes fries with the house sauce was great. I had a smash burger with house cut fries, which for me was charred perfectly. Nothing to complain about. We were seated quickly, greeted friendly and quickly. We were the first on the balcony on a pretty day. This was our first time eating here and we were happy with everything that was brought to the table. Kelan, my husband, enjoyed his 1/2 slab of ribs and fried sweet potatoes. The ribs were so tender they literally fell off the bone when you picked them up. He said this was the first time he had ever eaten ribs with a fork. He said for extra sauce and they gave him just enough. The sweet potatoes fries with the house sauce was great. I had a smash burger with house cut fries, which for me was charred perfectly.

This place is great, they serve Natural Light beer. Natty is my favorite beer due to its flavor,…read moreeffervescence, and ability to instantly increase the consumer's level of class. They offered home made Stromboli to their patrons as a show of respect and appreciation. I can imagine that some of life's precious moments take place in this very establishment for many local guests. This was my first time here, but you better believe that I might go back some time if all my friends decide that is the move for some reason.

Stopped in for a brew with some friends. This place has a dive feel, and most definitely has a lot…read moreof regular customers. Walking in I felt like an outsider, but could easily become one of the crowd. Inside was surprisingly large, a great bar area and pool tables. We caught happy hour which meant $1 Natty lights! I would most definitely return to this establishment!

Forget city BBQ and the other barbecue places in Columbus, Ohio Hickory house is where it's at…read more This long-standing hidden gem remains one of the best places for ribs in Columbus hands-down. I have ordered take away as well as eaten in the restaurant multiple times, and have never been disappointed I love going to the restaurant to eat and experiencing the old-school vibe that they have maintained either intentionally or by coincidence. As you scan the client, tell you can tell these are folks who are local to the restaurant neighborhood and coming to eat. There is a part of the regular routine. This is just good old-fashioned delicious food nothing fancy and I love it for that

Pros: Good location with easy parking…read moreExcellent, friendly service Love the wood paneling Lots of indoor seating Liked the green bean side and coleslaw Cons: Ribeye was cooked well, but was tough to cut and had lots of tendons - disappointing since it was $39! Draft beers were $8 - also pricey Pro tip: Fun historic institution, sadly Gahanna closed so this location is the only one. Worth a try for after work drink and appetizers.

The food was amazing, I got the French onion soup and a fish taco. Portion sizes were perfect and…read moregreat for the price! Can't wait to go back and try something different!

Pros: Great location with easy parking…read moreAmazing pizzas - you can eat a whole one yourself Lots of great beers on tap Tons of TVs Cons: Seating is a bit cramped for slightly larger parties - we had 5 and a baby Service was a bit slow, but it was a weekend night Pro tip: Would be a great place to go for Happy Hour!

Stopped into Winking Lizard on Monday night with some friends to check out their Monday Wing Night…read more Bone-in wings are $0.90 each and boneless are $0.85, ordered in increments of five, which is a nice setup if you want to mix flavors. I went with 5 Bourbon Barrel wings and 5 Spicy Garlic, both bone-in. The Bourbon Barrel wings leaned sweet with a light bourbon note. Flavor was decent, but they were pretty light on sauce and didn't have much crisp for being fried -- honestly, they almost tasted baked. The wings also weren't very tender, and I had to work a bit to get the meat off the bone. And yes, I know some people would say "just get boneless," but I'm a bone-in guy -- the bone adds flavor, and boneless wings are usually more breading than chicken anyway. The Spicy Garlic had a nice kick and solid flavor, but unfortunately had the same texture issues as the Bourbon Barrel wings -- not crispy and not very tender. I also ordered blue cheese and celery. It was fine, but nothing special. The blue cheese flavor was pretty muted and didn't have that bold, tangy punch I usually look for. On the plus side, the steak fries were cooked correctly and did their job. One highlight was their Mardi Gras menu. We tried the beignets with bourbon maple glaze, and those were a pleasant surprise. They came out piping hot, dusted with powdered sugar, and while they're not a traditional beignet, the flavor was really good and easily the most memorable part of the meal. So was the experience great? I'd say it was good. The food was fine, serviceable, but not especially memorable. Would I come back? Probably -- just maybe not for the wings next time. But, let me add. We had Jordan as our server and he was a great server. He did an outstanding job!

I really miss the Bethel and Westerville locations, so I had to drive out to the Eastside for my WL…read morefix these days. We really love their pizza, wings, Caesar salads, and mini-burgers. I definitly still recommend winking lizard for a good American sports bar meal. Service is always great too and their seasonal items are always really good! I did notice a couple of things, and I don't know if this is a trend or a 1-off. The blue cheese sauce was super thin, the wing sauce was also thin and would not stick/coat the wings, and the draft beer menu seems MUCH smaller that I remember. All FWIW.

Went to Pataskala to get pie from the Nutcracker Restaurant only to find out its closed today…read more... So after a quick Yelp search of lunch near me, the first hit was Olde Towne Cafe and Inn which had five stars. I decided to check it out. I have to say I drove right past it! I was expecting for something a bit more store-fronty this really looks like a house and I missed their signage. I turned around on Rail Street... got distracted at Porters but within five minutes was back on track to Olde Towne. They have a small parking lot which had a space, so I eagerly parked and popped i side. It is super cute. Very farm house-ish. Definitely a old house converted i to a bed and breakfast with most of the downstairs rooms dining. The kitchen can be seen from the room I sat in. It looked very clean and organized. I browsed the menu and decided on pancakes. They are served with bacon or sausage.... Im not a huge meat eater so I chose bacon and crumbled up on the pancake.... Ended up pushing it off the pancake and not eating it. Not their fault. Bacon is fine but Im just liking bacon less and less. Today was a no bacon day. Lol. However the pancakes! Wowzers. Huge. Fluffy. i got two that were each almost as big as the oblong platter they were served on. I couldnt finish all of it. They were delicious. I see why people give this place a good rating. The staff was welcoming and make you feel at home. Its just a good old fashioned breakfast/lunch spot. Not bougie at all... which to me is a plus "not" to be bougie. Sometimes you just need a place that feels like home. This is that place.

Only one good thing about the cold weather - it's hot soup season! I was hungry and cold and came…read morelooking for a solution. That solution was found here- a delicious bowl of steaming hot homemade cauliflower and cheese soup. And I paired that with an incredible grilled cheese. The soup was thick and creamy, with plenty of cauliflower in a rich, thick soup. It was the best I have ever had and if it was an all you could eat deal - I would still be there eating! I felt like I was sitting in a warm country kitchen. The place was decorated tastefully and warmly for the season. I will have to come back and check out their other soups. I loved the whole experience here and think I will come here often!! And the service was as warm and friendly as the atmosphere! Hats off to this comfort food jewel!

Pros: Wonderful, friendly service…read moreGood location with ample parking Pianist plays on Thursdays Old school vibe Fried breadsticks! Lots of variety on the menu Cons: Smaller portions Soup could be more flavorful Pro tip: They have weekly specials! Try the sampler if you can't decide what to have.

Great old school Italian restaurant. Don't let the strip mall location put you off. Once inside…read moreit's old school Italian decor. Live piano music some nights. The staff are friendly and the food amazing. I like the sampler so you get a bit of a variety. The wine trios are a great way to sample multiple types. The bread sticks that come to the table are deep fried with a really different delicious flavor.