This was my first time dining at NAPA, and it was an amazing experience all because of our server,…read moreHarvey! It's truly special when a server makes the effort to get to know everyone at the table, make jokes and join in on the laughs. I was visiting Columbus for the weekend, and throughout the rest of my stay after dinner, I can say this meal was a highlight! The atmosphere was beautiful, and we were seated right away! The cocktails were amazing, I had a strawberry fields. Now as for the short ribs, they melted in my mouth! They paired perfectly with the risotto, truly a great plate of food that felt like home! I have already recommended this place to friends visiting Columbus soon!

I've honestly hesitated to write this review because this has been one of my family's favorite…read morerestaurants, and our experiences here have consistently been excellent--until now. We visited yesterday around 3 PM after seeing the new Mario movie. We didn't have a reservation, but seating wasn't an issue at that time. As always, the restaurant was clean, lively, and welcoming. The staff was very kind, and our waitress was attentive throughout our visit. We ordered many of our usual favorites, but my entrée--the braised short rib--was not quite up to the standard I've come to expect. While the meat itself was still tender, moist, and flavorful, the risotto was disappointing. It lacked its usual creamy texture and was noticeably too thick. Additionally, the dish was served with only carrots as the root vegetable, whereas in the past it has included a variety of vegetables that really elevated the overall flavor and presentation. I was especially disappointed because this was actually the first time I remembered to take a photo of my meal before digging in. I came in fully intending to finally leave a glowing five-star review based on all of our previous great experiences--but unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to that expectation. This was surprising, especially given how consistently great this dish--and the restaurant overall--has been during our previous visits. We've dined here at least five times this year and even celebrated our son's third birthday here, so this experience felt out of character. One difference worth noting is that we typically visit for dinner, and this was our first time coming during the afternoon. It's possible there may be differences in the kitchen or service during that time. We do plan to return, as we're hoping this was just an off day. This place has earned a lot of goodwill from us over time, but we wanted to share this experience in case it's helpful for others.

Pretty restaurant! When you first walk in there is a large tasting area and a few items for sale…read more The hostess desk is through the tasting area - similar to other locations I've been too. They have an outdoor area that was sadly closed - we would have loved to enjoy the beautiful weather! We dined inside over the weekend and they offer Brunch & Bubbles as well as their traditional menu. We ordered off the Brunch & Bubble's! Started with mimosas/No-mosa's - very good and such a reasonable price of $5! That was a treat! They had complimentary pretzel bread and butter for the table. We ordered the APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON PIZZA, CANDIED BACON BLT, and the EGGS ANY WAY. My friends enjoyed both the pizza and BLT and said they would order again. Eggs any way feels misleading as I ordered scrambled egg whites and they came back and said they don't have egg whites and if normal eggs that have milk mixed in are okay instead. I am confused if they can make fried eggs why they can't separate the yolks for egg whites? For a restaurant at this price point and prestige, I was disappointed and will defer me from going there for brunch in the future. Instead I got three sides - applewood bacon, potatoes and oven roasted vegetables. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed with the potatoes and oven roasted vegetables. The potatoes had a sauce on them that felt heavy and was unexpected - I wouldn't order them again (my friends who also had them with the bacon BLT said the same and in the future would ask for a different side) and the oven veggies were a bit saucy and tangy. The perception of what you will receive based on the name does not match what is presented. I've been to a Coopers Hawk for dinner several times and really enjoyed it, but this was a miss for me.

Well... let me just say..... I was looking forward to this time at Coopers Hawk with friends. We…read moreplanned this a month ago. Reservations made. We got there at noon and we were seated. Great. Our server Ava greeted us and took our drink orders. I got the Brunch Sangria. So good. Actually 3 of us got one. Things were moving along. She came back around we put our order in. That was probably around 12:20. Making great time. I got a side salad. A friend got the Wedge. That came out in good timing. It was pretty good. This is when things went left. Around 1:30pm.... The entrees came out. I got the chicken potstickers. The temp on them was ok. But the other meals were cold. Yall... their meals were inedible. We waited all that time for their food to be cold. Not only that there was no check-in being done from our server. Felt kind of neglected. The manager came over to apologize after it was asked if they could have food that was hot. He seemed sorry. But it kind of put a damper on the meal. This is not a cheap place. Expectations are high. They were busy. Totally understand. However to serve cold food is not cool at all. Like I said I ate my potstickers. They were delicious. Could have been a hotter temperature for sure. But it is what it is. Will I go back? Yes. Definitely with the hope of better.

Super cute place! Very small though, so plan ahead if you have a larger group. Ordering was a…read morelittle confusing because there weren't any signs explaining that you needed to go order at the bar. We waited at a table upstairs for awhile thinking we had a server. Once we realized we didn't, we went downstairs to order our drinks and food at the bar. I had the braised beef sliders with brussel sprouts and they were so good! The food is from Hubbard Grill so that's a fun addition. The wine section is vast, but there is a corkage fee of around $12 for any bottle bought in the store that you want to drink.

Great place for wine lovers! They have a large variety of all types of wine from different…read morecountries to choose from, ensuring there's a good option for anyone! Great place to go for happy hour or to grab a drink before dinner or going out. Only downfall is the inside is a bit small and there's not a lot of seating so be prepared to sit at the bar. It's also located on N High St. so parking is always tough. You will likely need to park in a nearby garage or on the street if you can find a spot. Other than that, the service is always pretty good and the wine even better! I always end up leaving with a few bottles to take home.

OMG, this restaurant surpasses all my expectations, from the beautiful ambience, to Erik- are…read moreamazing server, and of course the FOOD! Even the owners stop by your table to see how things are going, and they are extremely personable. I indulged in the beef kebabs, which were so perfectly seasoned and tender. Seriously if it was in my budget, I would eat here every single day. You must stop in and treat yourself to quite the enlightening experience. It's not a 5 star, it's a 10!!!!!

Heard rave reviews about this place so I was excited to go. Busy dinner as many of the tables were…read morefilled. Our server seemed in a rush to take our order but in a polite way. I got the Baba Ganoush and the Chicken Kabab. I thought it was strange the Baba Ganoush did not come with pita bread or chips. It also was a tad on the watery side. The Chicken Kebab entree I enjoyed the kebab but not the rice. I wish I would have gotten more veggies than the rice. Baklava was okay more dry than I would have liked. Maybe I'm a hard critic but I thought this wasn't the best representation of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine.

I really, really, really love the drink menu of the Alibi. Like, a lot. Their visual chart is a…read moregodsend for cocktail explorers, and all of the drinks came out delicious and exactly as described. It's so creative, and the drinks are really the stellar stand out here. However, the atmosphere of those drinks is what gives me pause when thinking about coming back. The limited table situation, tiny cramped space, and loud music means that it doesn't feel particularly relaxing. People are constantly brushing up against you (even at 5PM), and holding a conversation at a normal distance is nearly impossible. NOTE: This place is covered in dust. No shade to the ownership as it doesn't appear to be anywhere near food prep areas (it's on the decor, on/around shelving, all over the faux plants, etc.), but if you're someone who's sensitive to dust, this is probably not a good fit. PROS: -I loooooooove how they've done their drink menu. As someone who is still exploring the potential of cocktails, their nerdy "chart" that places all of their drinks on a sweet/bitter and alcohol-forward/approachable visual chart is SUCH a help. As such, everything I ordered was absolutely amazing for me. I knew exactly what to expect from a drink because of its position on the chart, and it delivered. -Their drinks are really unique. Aqua faba? Fat washed alcohols? Lollipops or toasted marshmallows as garnishes? Super cool. Don't let some of the weirder descriptions creep you out of trying them. -All of their drinks were delicious. Everything I ordered was exactly as described. I often go places where the taste is barely related to its namesake, but they were entirely on-point here. CONS: -I'm not sure if someone called off that night as other reviewers are in love with the service, but our service was really really slow. No real rapport with the staff; just stating the name of a drink as they rushed past and then they were off to try to clean a table or take someone else's order. The drinks they made were great, but this isn't somewhere we'd go if we were in a hurry. -The pictures do not accurately convey how small this place is. Like, it's small. I'd guess less than 1000 square feet. My apartment is bigger by a lot. This isn't necessarily an issue, but it means people pile up quickly as they wait for seating (there's like 4/5 tables and then bar seating). The human walkways are small enough that the bartenders and other guests will brush against you a lot - even while seated. -I get the vibe they were going for here, but with the smaller space, I think a lot of the potential decor options had to "go" in order to fit more humans. It's giving me hardcore The Hearth Room (in Cincinnati) vibes, and I think it could honestly pull it off if it simply had more space. The "relaxed, sophisticated bourbon bar" doesn't quite come through as well when things are so focused on simply fitting in more bodies. -It's loud AF. Like, really, really loud. Between all the people and the blasting pop music, it required leaning into someone's ear in order to speak at normal volumes. We'd regularly have to pause the conversation if something in the music was building to a drop. This is not a place I'd take someone I wasn't very very comfortable with because it really requires being in someone's space to talk. -There's a single all-gender toilet here for everyone in the establishment. It's basically a revolving door of people in and out of it. The door auto-closes, however, so it's really difficult to figure out if it's open or not. There was usually a queue of people waiting in front of the door.

I never leave Alibi disappointed. They always have such a creative menu with something for…read moreeveryone. It always amazes me how quickly they crank out such creative drinks. I'm sure some of them are batched, but they don't taste like they are. Service was excellent, as always. Endlessly knowledgeable. Small place, but never feels crowded even when full.

This place is the real deal. Started with a smoked old fashioned that came out in the coolest…read moredecanter I've ever seen. The waiter went out of his way to get me the info on where they procured them from. Mine are on order! Daughter had the espressos martini that was also excellent. We both had soup, the lobster bisque and French onion. Both were delicious and the presentation on the bisque was way cool. Had the sea scallops for dinner and the fillet with black garlic butter. Both were very good as well. And not to disparage the entrees, the $8 bread basket was to die for.

I've been a loyal customer of OC for over a decade, considering it my go-to restaurant in Columbus…read more However, my recent experience on March 27th was far from satisfactory. The service was incredibly slow, and we had to repeatedly ask our waitress for what we needed. To make matters worse, there was hair everywhere--in the butter with the bread, on the tater tots, on the table, and even in the menu. I ordered a filet mignon, but half of it was extremely fatty. The truffle macaroni and cheese was a complete disappointment; there was no trace of truffle flavor. To top it off, my butter cake for dessert was undercooked and raw in the middle. Despite my love for this restaurant, I'm genuinely concerned about whether I'll return.

What a gem in Westerville, I can't believe I've never been until now! A friend invited me to the…read moremonthly book club the owner runs. I was pleasantly surprised at the turn out and the conversation!! I can't wait to go back. I'll be back for the wine too, I ended up doing a flight and got two bottles to take home. Everything was delicious and it was such a welcoming atmosphere!

Cute little winery right in uptown Westerville. Lots of tables and a little bar, my friend and I…read moredid a flight of 3 wines, there are over a dozen to choose from. They were fine, not my favorite but wouldn't turn them down either. I enjoyed the names of the wines, all songs. The service was good, and I would could come back.

Lawbird is hands-down the best cocktail bar in the city. The themed menus which change at a…read morereasonable pace, great staff, and "good vibes" really make this the go-to destination in Columbus and perhaps the Midwest for a cocktail. Pair a stop either before or after to one of German Village's great restaurants and you're in for a special, albeit pricey night. In addition to fantastic drinks, Lawbird offers cocktail tasting classes from time to time which are a fun way to get sauced early in the day. And you will get sauced. If the owners keep up the good thing they have going - this will become an iconic establishment in the city. I hope they do. I've been more than 20 times so far and never get bored. Cheers!

How wonderful! We stopped in this past weekend during the Japan pop-up! The inside is neon pink,…read morefull of cherry blossoms and beautiful decor. The service was great, everyone was extremely friendly. We didn't have any of the snacks, but we tried a lot of the cocktails. They were great and I really enjoyed my cat mug. I hope to come back for the next pop-up!

Pros: Good location next to Kitchen Social…read moreGood service; server was very attentive during lunchtime Enjoyed cod fish sandwich - so crispy Liked the cozy decor Ample bar Decent menu options Cons: Parking can be a challenge They can be pretty busy during lunch, so may take a while for food to come out Pro tip: Go right when they open for lunch at 11:30 so you don't get stuck waiting a long time for your food to come out

Visited from AZ with 2 co workers. We ordered the schmorgus board veggie appetizer which comes…read morewith various dips and veggies, chips and naan. I liked most of the dips, but there was a green one I wasn't fond of. I ordered the rib eye french dip sandwich, which was good. It came with a lot of meat and the au jous was flavorful. I opted for a salad as I was trying to be healthy and the salad was just as good. I had never had an apple goat cheese salad, I'm a fan now. The server was polite and the food came quickly. The place wasn't too packed as we were seated immediately but it was busy.

The founder trio is good and so was their flatbread pizza. My mom loves the selections of wine.read more

The Wine Bistro used to be one of my favorite spots. I love the ambiance and the menu. We went for…read morethe first time in a long time, and I was very much looking forward to it. I was a bit disappointed overall, although there were some highlights. The ambiance is still fantastic. And it was quiet, perfect for date night. And I enjoyed my short ribs very much. But the service was lackluster. Our server seemed inexperienced and uninterested. And I know this is such a small thing to complain about...but I added a chopped salad and it was awful. I love a good side salad, and I'm happy to pay for it. It's $8 to add one to your entree. A bit steep, but in this economy, I get it. Charge the $8, that's fine. But give me a GOOD salad! This bowl of bland lettuce was not it. I wanted to send it back (I know, I wanted to be THAT person) but our server was unavailable so I couldn't. I'm just kind of sad that such a beautiful restaurant was underwhelming. For the money, I'll go somewhere else.