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    Epic Restaurant

    4.6 (195 reviews)
    PriceyNew American, Bars
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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    EPIC RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Intimate
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    Quiet

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    Warm chocolate torte--obviously it was our anniversary

    Amazing food, great environment. More than just food, it's an experience. Jamie Keating does nothing except exceptional.

    Mike B.

    Celebrating our daughter's birthday here. We reserved the back dining room and were treated like royalty. The 7 course meal was exquisite. The best 3 star Michelin in Columbus.

    Minestrone soup
    Jennifer L.

    We celebrated our anniversary and we loved everything about this restaurant, from ambiance, service, food, etc. It is on the pricier end, but I think it's well worth it. Their menu changes often which I love. We will definitely return. This place is by far my favorite restaurant in Columbus.

    Coastal Seafood Ceviche
    Sarah M.

    Intimate setting to have a fancy dinner out with your loved one. Service was superb. I noticed that we had multiple people taking care of our table, which was not a problem at all. All staff were very attentive and professional. We ordered from the 4 course menu: 1. Coastal Seafood Ceviche - It had a nice little kick to it. I just came back from Mexico last month and this was one of the many dishes that I missed. Perfect dish for a starter. 2. Octopus Togarashi and Pei Mussels - I loved loved loved the octopus!! I've never had such tender and savory-smokey like flavored octopus. I was expecting some spice from the togarashi but really didn't taste any (but it was still very delicious)! Each ingredient on the dish had a very distinct taste. I would say that the mussels were a little more on the salty side, which became even more overpowering when eaten with the wasabi tobiko. 3. Plantation Quail and Sausage Roulade - A southern dish with a Mediterranean twist. Loved it. 4. "Coffee and Doughnuts" - A simple dessert with doughnut bites that paired very well with coffee panna cotta.

    Fruit tart

    This was our first time at Epic and it was as incredible as we thought it'd be. We started off with great cocktails. The one pictured was called "Island Ice" and came out with a smoking effect. It was served by the bartender who actually came to our table. On a side note, this was one of the coolest things to us. Everyone was all hands on deck. Our server was awesome and checked on us constantly, but we were given our bread by one person, entree by another, dessert by more. It was awesome that it was an "all hands on deck" kind of feel. At no point did we not have something we needed. Of course the food was excellent, but it was also cool how they made it a "chapter" and even brought the silverware in a book. The fruit was fresh and sweet. The seafood was a hit, and we were amazed by the intricate designs of the plate. There were awesome touches like whipped feta, banana fritters, and fried sweet potatoes that really stood out. The chef came out and chatted for a bit, and it was the epitome of fine dining. We will 1000% be back, and I can truly say it was worth every penny. This is a gem in Columbus, and it lives up to the hype.

    Dessert
    Uyen M.

    Delightful experience from service, food, to ambiance. We had yellowtail, foie gras, Caesar salad, strip, mahi and scallop, and duck confit - all were perfectly prepared with dynamic flavors and cohesiveness. The desserts were a dream - pana cotta, pecan cake - presented beautifully and absolutely delicious. The amazing cocktails and superb service topped off our night. Overall, wonderful experience and we will definitely be back

    Excellent vintage cocktail menu and presentation. This was the first time I had a smoke bubble cocktail.
    V W.

    The staff creates an amazing dining experience and is very attentive. Try the vintage cocktail menu. This drink has a smoke bubble!

    Bioli Pasta and Lobster Bisque
    Kelsey L.

    I'll start with a positive! Service was great - at least at the beginning! My husband had the tuna tartare, lobster bisque, duck, and banana dessert. I had beet tartare (it was very...earthy as beets are but it literally was just raw beets with a stale cracker on top?), Bigoli pasta (that was cold, a little hard, and the sausage was meh), NY Strip (steak itself was decent but the sides were laughable with literally no flavor), and the chocolate torte tasted like a little debbie met a sad brownie. The berries on it were fresh though! The lobster bisque was also good. My husband said his duck was also decent but the veggies on the side were basically raw (not sure if that's on purpose but the sides were rock hard potatoes & peas). For a price tag of over $200, all we got was some giggles about how bad it was, unfortunately.

    Marie K.

    I can't say enough great things about this restaurant, Jamie and the rest of the staff. If we lived closer this would be a regular restaurant for us. On our last visit we found out the cater! I'll be looking into them for our next big gathering! We've eaten at the chefs table three times and each time has been amazing!! I've tried so many great dishes & new food, that I would have normally never tried! The staff is amazing and makes you feel like part of the family! I highly recommend the dining room or the chefs table! You won't regret it!

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    The appetizer board and entrees were amazing. Very clean restaurant and great service

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    Everything about this restaurant is Epic. We only go about once a year because it is expensive but man is it worth it when you go.

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    Food, service...this place is the best restaurant in town and it's not close. It is pricy, so it's only a special occasion place for us.

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    Exquisite food and staff! The coursed meals and cocktails were delightful! Don't miss this hidden gem!

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    Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar

    3.9
    (105 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    Justin was an amazing waiter! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed…read morethroughout our meal. He checked on us often without being overbearing and had such a positive attitude the entire time. Great service really makes a difference, and Justin definitely made our experience enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! I will say, the greeting at the door was a little off and honestly took me back at first since it was our first time visiting. We stood at the door for several minutes without really being acknowledged or given a quick "we'll be with you shortly." Since it was after the Sunday church lunch rush, I completely understand they may have been regrouping after a busy crowd, so I don't want that to overshadow the experience. Once seated though, Justin really turned things around and provided excellent service.

    This restaurant is always SO busy! We were greeted immediately and luckily found 2 seats at the…read morebar. Reservations aren't allowed to be made unless the party is bigger than 8 people. So it's always first come, first serve and everytime I've tried to come here, it's a 30 min wait. It took about 15 min for the bartender to offer us menus and give us waters/ask for a drink. The drinks were delicious though, I had the Paper Plane. The food was also surprisingly good. Even though there wasn't enough chicken on the chicken Alfredo dish, the sauce was delicious and tasted great. The burger and sweet potato fries were also good. I think if I came back; it would be for the drinks and potentially the pasta. I would be open to trying other things on the menu.

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    Inside
    I forgot the name of the drink but it was delicious and refreshing.
    I forgot the name of the drink but it was delicious and refreshing.
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    Jarfly

    Jarfly

    3.9
    (358 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I would give Jarfly 9 stars if I could. We were on our way from a long day in a production…read morefacility in Eufaula, AL to Atlanta, GA with customers and we found Jarfly on Yelp and thought we would give it a try. So glad we did. The menu is eclectic with just about something for everyone. All our food came out quickly. It was well prepared, fresh and everyone really enjoyed their food. There is a great drink selection and the service was excellent. The bar has roll up garage doors down one side that open up to an outdoor seating area with a variety of seating options. Decor is bright and cheerful. If I lived around here, Jarfly would be high up on my list as far as places to go relax drink and eat!

    The combo appetizer included sweet potato fries, mozzarella sticks, wings, and nachos. The nachos…read morewere pretty basic--nothing special, no real cheese, barely any toppings. They honestly don't need to be on the menu. The mozzarella sticks were surprisingly flavorful with a nice crunch, but they came with way too much breading and only three of them, which felt stingy and odd. They definitely should've included more. The sweet potato fries had decent flavor but were under-salted (as fries almost always need after frying) and came out a bit limp and sad-looking. The hot wings weren't labeled as boneless or bone-in on the menu, but they turned out to be boneless--which is fine. They were a good size, but the "hot" sauce was extremely mild. It needs way more heat to live up to the name. Now, the ranch... this ranch is incredible. It's creamy, deeply flavored, and has the perfect amount of dill--it's practically divine. I could rave about this ranch all day. The Zombie drink comes in a cool skull glass (limited to one per person), but it's basically 99% ice with very little actual drink. I could barely taste any alcohol--maybe I have a high tolerance--but the flavor was solid. Still, it's pretty pricey for mostly ice. The John Denver cocktail also looked great in its presentation, but again, mostly ice. Thankfully, the flavor matched the menu description exactly, which was a pleasant surprise. The patty melt was solid overall, but it needed more salt and pepper for seasoning. My egg was overcooked (fully hard yolk instead of the runny one I was hoping for to ooze over the patty). The avocado was only on one half of the sandwich, which seemed strange. I'd have preferred a slightly thicker patty too, but I do appreciate that it came on Texas toast--even though the menu didn't mention it. All patty melts should use Texas toast. I added a side salad, which looked nicely artisanal, and--once again--that amazing ranch took it to another level. The regular fries that came with the Rodeo Burger aren't regular at all--they're battered and had great flavor and crisp structure. They were excellent... except for the missing finishing salt that every great fry deserves. The Rodeo Burger itself was cooked perfectly, but like the patty melt, the patties needed more salt and pepper. The egg was again overcooked (hard yolk). Beyond that, the flavors worked well, though the jalapeños were surprisingly mild and lacked punch. The bacon was spot-on--not underdone, not overcooked, just the right chew without being tooth-breaking. Overall, the food has potential, but seasoning (especially salt) is consistently missing, and a few portions/quality details could use attention. That ranch, though? Absolute standout

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    Pork belly taco
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    The Black Cow

    4.1
    (776 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    The best burger I've had in years! We went to Black Cow for dinner while attending a conference and…read moresomeone in our group remembered this location and recommended. We tried the fried okra for a starter and the lobster tots were insane. Both were shareable, the lobster tots had 5 pieces. Several of us got the burgers and they were cooked perfectly with the best brioche bun. The food was amazing but even more impressive was their incredible waiters. Would highly recommend checking this place out.

    We went on a weekday at 1:00 for a late lunch with 6 family members after a family funeral at…read moreFort Mitchell. We had a 45-minute wait for an inside table. We were seated in the booth next to the entrance. By that time there were many empty tables and lunch service was winding down. The bar remained full of what seemed to be regulars, based on interactions with staff. Despite groups of servers busing tables (4 servers and a hostess bussing a 2-top in front of us) and constantly walking by it was over 15 min before a server approached us. With the claim of "best burger in the south" we ordered 5 burgers and 1 hamburger steak. It took 40 min to receive our food. The crinkle-cut fries were very good. The burgers were large. We ordered at least one of every burger on the menu and nine lives up to the designation of best burger in the South. Every burger was overcooked and the buns were large but dry and crumbling. You must ask for condiments to dress your own burgers. Pickles,lettuce and onions are on the side. Bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. The pimento cheese was plentiful. The hamburger steak was a slice of meatloaf with onions and gravy, "nothing special". After receiving our food we did not see our waiter again (refills, condiments, etc) until we asked for out check. We were unable to get water refills during our meal but to-go waters were offered with the check. There is outdoor seating with umbrellas. Several TVs throughout the establishment. The menu offered a good number of options. With a large number of high-top tables, large bar and multiple TVs thiabwas a more casual atmosphere

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    The bar
    The bar
    Just wow, thank you Angelique for the best service!!!!
    Just wow, thank you Angelique for the best service!!!!
    Exterior

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    Epic Restaurant - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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