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    Cobra

    4.3 (136 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Drunken noodles
    Tristan T.

    Cobra was busy on a Saturday evening but still had room for us by a standing table, which was perfectly fine while we enjoyed our drinks! By the time we ordered food it was about a 35-min wait, and we ended up snagging a sit down table which was great. The noodles were awesome, the cocktails were very fresh, and the ambiance was busy but not overwhelming. Definitely recommend checking it out, just be aware seating is first come first served.

    Betsy T.

    Cobra is on of my favorite date night spots! The food is delicious and reliable and the atmosphere is so chill! I don't love that you have to order at the bar- I'd definitely order more drinks if it was a table service situation!

    Jasmine T.

    Can I say enough good things about Cobra? I went twice in the same week lol, it's simply delicious. Of course I went for happy hour. Great deals and a nice variety of dishes on the menu. Then I came back for dinner with a friend and we got some pasta and a few other dishes. Chatted the night away on the patio with different cocktails...my dream date lol.

    Peter P.

    This gastropub is a real gem. There are a lot of Asian fusion food items and Asian-themed drinks. Order your food and drinks at the bar as there is no table service.

    Woolie T.

    Met up with friends here specifically for happy hour on a Thursday. It's walk-in only and runs from 4 to 6 PM, which worked out perfectly for our group. You get seated first, then order at the bar. We tried the Yuzu Spritz ($7) with yuzu, prosecco, and soda. Super light and refreshing, liked it enough to get a second round. The Koji Popcorn Chicken ($8) was a total hit: juicy, crispy, and full of flavor with the lemon shiso aioli. We also grabbed the Seasoned Fries ($4), which came with the same aioli and were perfect for sharing. The vibes were great, with a fun, laid-back energy and a stylish space. They have their own parking lot and there was also plenty of street parking available. Would definitely come back, especially for happy hour again.

    Nafisa H.

    I had heard a lot of great things about Cobra and when I made a visit back to Ohio I knew we needed to go. When you walk in you're greeting with menus and seating is first come first served. A generous amount of seating both indoors and on their patio. It was pretty crowded when we got there around 8pm on Friday but easily found seating. Food overall is good. I really enjoyed the vibe and ambiance of the interior. The food was Asian fusion. We got fries to share and the Dan Dan noodles and the chicken sandwich. Originally wanted the bulgogi chop cheese but it was all sold out. I was a little surprised with the chicken sandwich. It was just a touch too sweet for me but ultimately made sense because it was a honey soy garlic dip. Love the Photo Booth inside and generous amount of parking that I would recommend a visit.

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    Sue D.

    Awesome place! Can't wait to go back and try more menu items. Great and friendly service. Nice set up and cool vibes! Went on a Saturday about 430pm and were able to easily find a seat By the time we left... this place was hopping! I love that they are open late too with food available late. Check them out!

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    Michael A.

    I love the idea of an Asian infused burger and drinks. So many new flavors to the American cuisine. Nestled in Columbus' Brewery District, this place is a great find. Seating is first come first serve which worried me but we found a table in the bar area right away. You order by the cash register so no tables turn over quickly. Our entire table ordered burgers which were delicious and cooked perfectly. The Shanghai Noon burger had some heat but not too hot to make you sweat. I loved it. We shared some seasoned fries at our table and was enough food for 3 people. Great selection of cocktails for every pallet. Tried both Tequila specialty drinks and recommend both of them. Great pairing with the burger. Well worth a try if in Columbus.

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    Danielle M.

    WOW just WOW. I I was so impressed by the food at Cobra when I went with some friends this past week. Cobra is the up-and-coming new bar/restaurant that you have to check out. I had been there once prior for just drinks and was amazed, but the food blew me away. For drinks, my favorite has been the XXX Sour and for $10 it is a steal. The drink has Sky Vodka, Passionfruit, Pandan, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Prosecco Rosè. It's so good and is secretly strong. For food, I got the Dan Dan Noodles with Malfadini, Dan Dan Sauce, Pork Ragu, Crushed Peanuts and Scallions. It was super good with a kick of spice. It was fantastic and I can't wait to try more dishes. I also tried the Ezzo Pizza Dumplings which were unique and tasty. Can't wait to bring my family here to try more dishes.

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    Madison S.

    Service was okay on our latest trip. The food too a really long time and didn't come out even close together. Servers also came by multiple times and tried to take cups and plates that had drinks and food in/on them

    Katie N.

    Finally checked out cobra after hearing a lot about it. I'd give it a 4.5 stars normally but bumping it up for service. Everyone who talked to us (and we were sitting at the bar, so basically everyone was looking out for us) was so friendly and helpful, giving me ideas on what to eat because I'm gluten intolerant and vegetarian. The drinks were good, lots to choose from, including cocktails and beers on tap. I got a mezcal drink which was very refreshing. For dinner I got the dan dan noodles- but gluten free and vegetarian. It was super savory and delicious, enough to take home. Cute place, and very busy, but I could come back.

    Elizabeth R.

    Wow!! A happy surprise that was right by the hotel we stayed at. Ambiance was so moody with dark decor and red lit. Food was really good! They have quintessential bar food but also Asian dishes that were absolute fire. We tried the orange ribs and the short rib from the yakitori grill. We went back later in the evening after some drinks and got some AMAZING burgers with GF buns and side of fries w/ aioli. The shot combos were really nice. Look under the boilermakers menu! My husband had the whiskey/broth combo and I had the tequila/lemon seltzer. Absolute fire starter. Really creative dishes and drinks and so yum!

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    Ashley K.

    Stopped in for dinner one night at cobra and it was ok. The bulgogi chopped cheese really lacked bulgogi flavor and was fairly small for $15 and did not come with a side. That's not to say the sandwich tasted it bad it just tasted like a regular chopped cheese/cheese steak. The cucumbers were pretty good definitely heavy on the vinegar taste. The loaded fries were probably the best thing we had for the night. The service was great all of the staff were really friendly and helpful in answering our questions. The restaurant is really dark so it can be a bit hard to see the menus.

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    Is the food spicy?

    The burger and fries I had wasn't spicy.

    Is the outdoor patio area dog friendly?

    I have never seen any dogs there but recommend checking with the restaurant. Give them a call at (614) 502-8863 for a definite answer. You could also email them at info@cobrabarcolumbus.com.

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