I came here on New Year's Eve for my birthday. I was seated right away. My waitress was helpful and answered all our questions. The drinks and food were good, I liked the cheese board I ordered. Since it was my birthday, I received a cake to share with a sparkler on top, which was a pleasant surprise. The ambiance was great too, lights were dim for a romantic/party vibe since it was New Year's Eve. Would recommend. read more

What a disappointment. Planned this night out with friends two weeks ago. We take forever to figure out what cocktails we want. I finally land on a Margarita. Waiter apologizes-no margaritas tonight. Agonize over what to get for dinner. Finally decide to get scallops. Whoops! 86 on scallops-just served their last order. (This was 7pm mind you). I'm thinking, that's okay! I'll get the crab stuffed peppers! Waiter leaves, comes back a few minutes later and says you're not gonna believe this. No peppers. Fuck it, I order a side salad. Friend gets lamb meatballs-inedible. Slow slow slow service but not busy and seemed to have plenty of servers, managers and hostess. I tell the manager this dinner has not gone well . He says the oven is broken. Um, how about telling us that when we got there? Manager comps us one round of drinks. Not sure I can give them another chance. read more

Great experience at Fireproof! Awesome food and drinks, and the staff was even better. Grant made my friends birthday the best ever!

Visited from out of town for the night and randomly choose Fireproof for a unique dining experience. It exceeded my expectations. If there were any surprises is how good the experience was the ought out dinner. The sharing menu motif is excellent, so we had with my son the Burrata (tastes even better than it looks), the noodles (amazing), dumplings and steak (pictures, delicious and spot on), monkfish and lastly tuna ceviche which were delicate and flavorful. We finished off with the deserts pictured (amaretto cream and pistachio dessert) which were both light and yet decadent. Decent wine list with good price ranges. We chose our price and the experience we wanted, their sommelier was very kind in helping us select the perfect choice for us. Stag's Leap Petite Syrah, superb! This is a must on your list, enjoy the delightful dinner with great attentive staff. Just one note, music can get a bit loud. If this bothers you, sit by the back table. read more

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One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. My girlfriend and I had our date night here and it was the first time either of us had gone. Our waiter Dave and other staff members such as their manager (I'm assuming) made sure we were informed on the menu options for happy hour and catered to anything we could possibly need. Dave was a bright spirit and engaged with us a lot, suggesting we start with 3 tapas and whatever drinks we would enjoy. We had the Hummus, Roasted Potatoes, and Bang Bang Shrimp and each were genuinely the best I had ever had of their kind. It was delicious. Throughout the evening we were continued to be checked in on, but not rushed at all. The manager even asked if we were feeling cold so they could adjust the temperature if needed. Dave also helped my girlfriend by making a custom drink relative to her favorite drink - an Aperol Spritz with a holiday twist - and it was delicious. At the end of the night we only had 1 more plate that we didn't quite enjoy (Lobster Tacos) so Dave removed it from our bill since it was our first time dining in. At the end, we had 3 tapas and 5 drinks and our bill was under $60.00! Overall, an amazing and thoughtful experience and we will definitely be coming back for date nights and happy hours with friends! read more

The food was not really good. Expensive and you need to buy a lot to be satisfied. Service and ambiance of the restaurant itself was good though. read more

I liked this place. It was fairly dead on a Sunday night which was great for us. Our table was dark. The candles helped but I still needed my phone light. My friend and I got Old Fashioned and they were very good. I'm not sure what they do but they were smoking so the presentation was very nice. Our food order was the Brussel sprouts which were good but not great but a large helping. We got the corn which was really tasty. The ceviche was excellent and the potstickers were good. I ended up having a beer. The list was good. Definitely a hip new place for Cbus. I would prob get a steak or something a little more substantial next time. I love the tapas thing but it does require some thought. read more

This review is solely based on service because the staff would not seat my group / serve us food. My group of 7-9 people put our name in for a table around 6pm. We waited by the bar for almost TWO HOURS. During that time we saw 4 tables big enough for our group sit completely empty. My husband spoke to the hostess and someone who appeared to be the manager early on in our wait. He was told that the larger tables were all reserved within the next 30 minutes. WELP, no one was ever seated at those tables and we waited and waited until we ended up leaving. So many restaurants come and go in the Short North. I don't see this one lasting. We certainly won't be back. read more

My first experience at Fireproof was excellent!!! The ingredients were so fresh and the ambiance was a while VIBE!!! We even took a shot with Andrew (one of the partners). I will definitely be adding this to my go to spots in the hot spot of Columbus!! Zachariah was attentive and super pleasant! Five outta 5!!!! read more

We sat at our table for 30 minutes. The hostess gave us glasses and we never saw anybody else. No one said a word to us. Nothing. We had enough time to call other restaurants to get another reservation at a place that actually wants our business. As we were leaving an employee said thanks for coming in, we then explained that we never got service and they just blew it off like it was nothing. Worst experience of all time. I will be sure to tell everyone I know to never go to this place. If I could give zero stars I would. read more

Fireproof is the perfect place to meet up with friends or for a drink after work. The atmosphere is perfect, a bit dark and cozy providing the perfect spot to decompress or catch up. The hospitality of the entire staff was extraordinary. Devan was our server at the bar and she provided stellar service. I really appreciated her focus on the guest, she explained that she didn't want to interrupt conversation, but make eye contact with her and she'd be there to help. Amazing. Mandy also helped us and was very friendly as well. The food was tasty, prices normal for short north and drinks were fantastic! I got the Saturn drink with gin and 'Wow!' I would recommend trying it out and experience the great hospitality and delicious drinks. read more

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Great atmosphere and food. Highly recommended for date night, birthdays and large gatherings

Fireproof has one of the better atmospheres in the Short North. The vibe is a mix of more upscale and also laid back. The service was fantastic, aside from being a little slow to refill waters. Our server provided great suggestions and was very cognizant of when to put orders in so our dishes were brought to the table in waves. The food was fantastic. We tried the pork belly, charcuterie board, meatballs, scallops, and queso. The queso chips could have been better. The scallops were out of this world! Keep in mind, this is a tapas restaurant so the dishes are smaller, but everything we ordered was plenty for three people. We also ordered the shrimp, but told our server to hold off after we got stuffed from the other dishes. We'll definitely be back. read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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4.5 stars if I could. Nice atmosphere, delicious tapas and drinks. Great menu selections. They started to have happy hour and it's pretty awesome. I went there when they had their first happy hour event. It would be nice if they include some appetizers in happy hour menu too along with the drinks. read more

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Fireproof exceeded my expectations, in ambiance, service and food. I would highly recommend. Upon arrival, the host was friendly and patient. They do not seat you until your entire party arrives FYI. The bar area is akin to a lounge, with what appeared to be first come seating in couches with tables. The seating area consisted to large booths, and tables, all with personal outlets!- which was a nice touch. Service was prompt, and very polite. They gave us enough time to order- and made sure to check in multiple times throughout the dinner. Tapas style dining leads to a lot of plates- and there was always someone making sure our used plates were taken away. The food was excellent. There is a great mix of various cultures, veg/non-veg, and cuisines through the tapas, with a reasonable quantity of food. 2-3 tapas per person seemed to be the sweet spot. Thought was placed into the food presentation, and all of our dishes were appetizing. Out of our order, I especially recommend the baba ganoush with fresh pita and the street corn. Drinks were unique, light and definitely instagramable (go for the margarita or Manhattan). Its refreshing to see new flavors, unique items, and a modern vibe in an area that is overwhelmed with a few big (stale) players. read more

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Food was extremely low quality for the atmosphere. There was no flavor. It was good if all you've eaten was grass your whole life

I've been to fireproof now 3 times. It's global tapas style is great for a community meal and every dish comes out delicious. I'm not one for seafood but I tried the Crab Stuffed Piqullio Peppers, Chorizo mussels, and Seared scallops...truthfully hated them all but that's cause I don't like seafood. The rest of the table loved them. I've also had the Wagyu Dumplings, Lamb Meatballs, Crispy Drumettes and Wagyu Skirt Steak. I could eat these all day soo good. Every time we've been here we have ordered the potatoes and they never get eaten, I don't know if it's because they aren't good or if everything is better, you can decide that yourself. I'd suggest to order the fried rice but only one...don't order two. There is a lot of fried rice in that cute ceramic Chinese takeout box. The fried rice is truly my favorite. Dessert was very good. We had the Affogato and the Panna Cota (it was my birthday so they gave us extra) they were very good but if it wasn't my birthday i probably would have been completely satisfied without dessert I gave this restaurant 5 stars for its food and 3 stars for the drinks. The drinks are creative I'll give them that. They could be better though at making traditional drinks, martinis for one. 10/10 would recommend fireproof...well I guess 8/10 since I gave it 4 stars. Also, Alaynee was my server and she was very nice and attentive. read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Bar area - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Cool new spot to the area with a Miami/club like vibe. The music is pumping throughout the whole place and there's even a DJ booth on a slow Thursday night. Food and drinks are pricey but being tapas, it's expected. Definitely a good spot to grab a drink and a few small plates before a night out. read more

Wow, we drove right past this because the huge sign on the building said it was a fireproof warehouse! But the warehouse is the historic building; the place is a a small plate (tapas) restaurant, and a very good one. First thing to note, the place is loud (at least on Friday night it is). Not a place for quiet conversation! But the food is good, and the presentation is very artistic. They do do a true small plate service, so you'll want to order a number of plates if you're at all hungry: this can add up, if you're on a tight budget. Loved the Roman artichokes-- I could do for another plate of that, maybe two. read more

February 10, 2023 for Dinner: Our overall experience was okay. We arrived for our reservation and there was no host at the stand for well over a few minutes. Someone finally showed up and we were seated at a two top booth near the window. We ordered some cocktails which were slow to arrive but they did taste good. Then we ordered 6 tapas. The ceasar salads came out first and they were delicious - though we definitely could have split one of them. Then we got the ahi tuna ceviche, gambas al ajillo, wagyu sliders, and fireproof potatoes. All of these options were delicious besides the gambas al ajillo. We've had shrimp cocktail that was tastier and for $21, we could have ordered a much better option. The pricing for the portions are definitely all over the place. Over the duration of our meal, we barely saw our server and never received a refill of water which we so desparately needed. Then, because we were so closely seated to the party next to us, recevied an earful from an up and coming finance bro about his business endeavors. I went to the restroom and there were multiple young women in the same stall sreaming about sex acts and inappropriate situations. We understand that's not the restaurant's fault, but it seems to be the clientele they attract. The food was great but the pricing, service, and ambiance brought this down a few notches for us and we more than likely will not be coming back. There are much better options in Columbus. read more

Went during restaurant week. They did seem a little unprepared for restaurant week as they were out of menu items and had misprinted menus;however service was good and the food was yummy. The flavors are definitely difffeenr than typical Cbus which is a good thing. The fireproof potatoes were amazing and even after I was full I couldn't stop snacking. Sangria was just okay. read more

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I was here with a girlfriend this past weekend and we had a great experience here. We ordered the octopus, gambas, and mussels and they were all delicious! We also got a bottle of the Meiomi pinot noir and sangrias (yay to girls' night out!) and they were very good as well. Our server was attentive and offered to recommend drinks and food pairing. What's more, when the manager came around to check in with us and we told him that we were celebrating, he was so kind and got us a complimentary dumplings which was so yummy! This is a tapas restaurant so dishes are smaller and they can be priecey, but we were really full after those four dishes. I loved the hip loungelike atmosphere there with a live DJ. Highly recommened if you're looking for a place for either a date night or girls' night in Short North! read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Mussels Gambas Octopus - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Awesome! Great new space in the short north. Apparently it used to he pies and pints. So much has changed I dont event remember. But this place is great. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. This is a space for groups or maybe a date. They only serve tapas, no individual meals, so be prepared to share something. I guess you could eat an entire plate alone, but it's best for groups that way you can try multiple things. I think each plate could serve 2-3 per dish. Everything is very flavorful and unique. They really put a fun twist on popular items. My favorite was the waygu dumplings. Highly recommend try those. For drinks I had sapphire Saturn and butterfly lemonade. Both very good and fairly large drinks. Its worth the price. Overall had a great experience here. I will definitely go back read more

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OH EM GEE dinner here tops anywhere in Columbus! Great portion sizes for a fun night out with friends :)

Service was terrible. We were seated at table for over an hour and had 1 drink. Once we ordered food it took 30 minutes after half the table was finished with their meal to receive everyone else's order. We were still missing food only to finally receive it after the checks came. Will never come back. Also asked to see the manager and they never acknowledged us. read more

Oh my word!!! My friends & I had dinner last night & it was wonderful! I got there late so I may not name the appetizers & entrees correctly but... the chips & cheese, octopus, crab meat & peppers, shrimp, sliders, corn...dumplings & pork belly... whew!!! Food was so delicious!!! We scarfed everything down so fast, there were no time for pics!!! I highly recommend Fireproof! read more

Food here was pretty good. Lots of vegetarian options. Price is pretty reasonable. The cauliflower was the most amazing thing we had! The fried rice and artichokes were good. Service started off verrrry slow but after we begged the GM for water after 10-15 minutes of waiting- things picked up. Music was super fun! Place was crowded. The "scene" here is.....eclectic. I'll come back but I'm not in any hurry to. read more

Ambiance: 4.5 stars. Service: 4.5 stars. Food: 4 stars. I came here for happy hour and dinner with a group of friends. The happy hour value was really good. Some specific appetizers were $5, sangria was $5, and all the other cocktails were $9. But you can only eat at the bar. Then we moved to the dining table, and ordered more dishes from the main menu. The server explained to us that they encourage people to share at this place. Each person orders 2-4 items, and then they will serve in the center of the table and everyone can share together and try different plates. That's what we did, and we ordered a bunch from the menu. I will just list some highlights here - wagyu skirt steak was the best dish of the night. It was cooked perfectly and it almost melted in my mouth. Pork belly was tender and juicy. Tacos were a little salty for me. Lamb meatballs were good, but I wish they had more flavors. The wrap for wagyu dumplings were quite thick. The sliders were dry and salty (least favorite dish). Prices for this place were slightly higher than what I think it should be, but not too bad. The staff were friendly. Managers came to check on us a couple of times to make sure everything is good. They forgot one of our dishes, and they asked kitchen to make asap. But we still waited a while for the dish. The place got louder later at night, but it was still a fun place to hang out with friends and share food together. read more

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Went for brunch after a Scioto Mile 15k. Service was great! My wife ordered a Mimosa and I had the Bloody Mary. Both were above average. We got the Shishito peppers, fruit salad, pork belly fried rice, and bananas foster French toast. Fruit salad and peppers were both outstanding. Would get both again. I didn't try the bananas foster French toast, but my wife enjoyed it. (Arrives flaming tableside). The pork in the fried rice was amazing, however, the rice itself tasted microwaved. Just had that "taste". Not sure what the dinner menu looks like, but the pork belly would be great in some pork belly tacos. I would not get, or recommend, the pork belly fried rice again until they change the way they prepare the rice. If you're ok with microwaved rice, it's fantastic. read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We love love this place! Had a great time last night . Great food and drinks. The wagu tacos and fireproof potatoes are the best! Drinks are awesome. read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Great table! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We went with a party of 6 with reservations for the night. Seating was easy but in a half round booth which made it difficult to speak to all in group. The food was pretty good. Salad was nothing special. Wantons we're good but believe it or not they ran out of them 20 min later. They also ran out of scallops. How can you run out of a dish on a Saturday at 7:00 pm????? Waitress was very attentive at first and toward the end basically forgot about us. Took 15 minutes to get her attention to get check and never brought back water. They lose a star for charging 3.5% to use a credit card, which basically it their fee being passed along to me! Awful practice and won't return due to it But this was another big fail. My wife bit into a lamb meatball and a huge piece of wood or some harden nut was present. Can't imagine if this caused her pain or ripped into her gums. Manager wasn't very apologetic. Basically stated they sell a lot of them. Why would we care about that? Apologize!!! He was a big turn off. He did take it off bill but that was a little too late. I will pass on this place. Plus the pricing is deceptively high. There's far better in the short north. read more

Food was cold and dry and not very tasty at all for the prices that were charged. A place to avoid if in the Short North area that has a lot of other restaurants read more

Go here on Wednesday for Wagu Wednesday. They have amazing wagu potstickers! The employees are Very knowledgeable on the menu and are always more than willing to make suggestions. They also have great cocktails, you can't go wrong with any of them really! read more

Such a great place in the Short North! We showed up around 8 on Saturday and while we didn't have reservations we snagged seats at the bar. Meredith was a truly amazing bartender. We weren't sure what type of shots we should have and she mixed up an amazing combination for us. The prickly pear margarita and the butterfly tea lemonade were absolutely delicious. The bartenders make the drinks in such a fun way! With smoke for the old fashioned and fire for the margarita! I felt like I was on vacation. Jacob, the manager, came over and checked on us to make sure we were getting taken care of. Great service and great drinks! I will definitely come back and get some food next time!! read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Prickly pear margaritas!! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is amazing !!. Chic night club trendy feel with a sophisticated menu . Meredith is awesome .. the most hospitable person I have met in cbus dining scene . Chef Adams creative and personal approach is beyond compare . Thanks for a great experience !! read more

Went to fireproof with my bf and best friend for my birthday dinner. None of us had been there before, so we assumed that 1 pick from the menu would be enough for each of us. The waitress never explained the menu or that these were small plates meant for sharing and suggesting how many we should get. We went for wagyu wednesday. We got skirt steak, fried rice, dumplings, and the sliders. All in all the food was great, however we did leave not feeling like we had a full meal. Will go back, but will order much more food!! read more

I'm curious on how this restaurant got so many stars. The rating is for the food. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the customer service was excellent. My husband and I ordered the chefs tasting (it was explained that this was sampling the menu ) I was excited to try this but 4 entrees in and I wasn't feeling any of the food. It was all bland and had no flavor . They did serve us these little tacos those were amazing but everything else was just NOT Good. Sadly, I won't be returning . read more

Everything (from the drinks to the food and desserts) that I tried at Fireproof were absolutely delicious. The baklava, octopus, scallops and gambas al ajillo were my personal favorites. Flavor in every bite. The ambiance was similar to a Miami or Las Vegas vibe type dining. Definitely recommend to anyone in or visiting the Columbus area read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Cocktails galore - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Really good. Meet friends from out of town for dinner. Drinks were good. Food was delicious. Loved the octupus, melted in your mouth. Had the potaoes, artichokes, hamachi tacos, lamb meatballs, sliders, porkbelly and wagyu dumplings. Everything was wonderful. Only reason I gave 4 stars is the dessert menu was lacking. Definitly recommend. We will be going back soon. read more

Excellent service and food. Love the tapa because you can try so many things all of which we really thought were excellent! Our server was Devon. Can't remember ever having a better waiter! He was attentive without being overbearing and was really upbeat. We will certainly will be coming back. read more