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    First Watch

    4.0 (186 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cinnamon Chip Pancake Breakfast
    Keenan T.

    The clean spacious First Watch location opens before the main mall and the attentive marvelous staff were quick to get us to a table. We thoroughly enjoyed fluffy cinnamon filled pancakes and bacon loaded creamy Parmesan hash. The food was absolutely amazing to the point of cleaning both plates.

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    Eve R.

    I met some family for a celebration breakfast the other day and could not have been happier with our visit. From the minute we stepped in, everyone was welcoming and friendly. Our server Julia was outstanding. She treated us like old friends and made my day feel even more special. I was graduating ugh my Masters degree and when she found out, she had the staff sign a handmade card for me with well wishes and congrats. That kind of care is SO special!! Food was outstanding - how did I sleep on those skillets?! Def a new favorite. The special juice blends are worth it too. Really refreshing. Love this space. It's cozy and never crazy loud even when it's busy. This is my favorite location by far.

    Quinoa bowl
    Barb H.

    Good service and I loved my food. My dining partner also liked hers. I ordered the quinoa bowl b/c it had a reasonable number of calories, was "real" food and looked filling. It turned out to be delicious - much better than I expected from the list of ingredients.

    Short rib hash
    Hannah B.

    Came here for breakfast. Overall a good experience. I got the avocado toast. We also had the healthy turkey. I was very happy with our food. Our waitress was attentive. The table was not clean when we first sat down and they had to clean it again. I really like their menu. Many options to chose from!! Update- I've eaten here a few times since and the tables have been clean!

    Ham & Gruyere and vegetable soup.
    Chris H.

    This is always a solid choice for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Service was slow today but our server was working hard with the tables she had, not her fault. Pancakes are very good. The salted caramel donut balls on the seasonal menu were amazing, 10 out of 10. I had the million dollar breakfast sandwich and it was good but I thought the hot honey would be spicy and sweet and it was just sweet which was a turnoff for me. It was still good but I wouldn't get it again or I'd ask for no honey and maybe I misread the Dave's honey part. Turkey sausage was fine that my son had, he loved it and I thought it was fine for turkey sausage. We will go back for sure.

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    Sandy W.

    Today was a much better experience than the last time we were there. Got seated right away and the server promptly came over. I ordered the avocado toast with lump crabmeat and pickled red onions and two eggs. It was delicious and took half home for breakfast the next day.

    Hacienda Hash
    Melitta S.

    We came during Farmers Market so it was busy but the waitlist option proved efficient. We got the special Hacienda Hash which I highly recommend! A flavorful bowl of chorizo,eggs, potatoes and avocado. Service was ok not like other locations but again it was an extremely busy day.

    Jeremy B.

    Great location and a very clean atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. The food was excellent with great portions. Our favorite was the turkey sausage gravy and biscuits!

    Avocado toast
    Leah R.

    Always a good choice for breakfast! I had avocado toast. The bread was so thick but Saturday and soft; very good! There was so much avocado on top, most have been 2, maybe 3 avocados worth lol! I do wish it had tomatoes as it was missing something. My mom had the French toast and said it was her go to, and my sister thought she would have leftover omelette and did not! My niece finished her bacon, which doesn't sound impressive but believe me, it is. The coffee kept coming and service was great.

    Kyle P.

    Have not been to the First Watch in Wortington in a while. My friend who had only been to the one in Kingsdale, enjoyed herself. I got the Works Omelet without Sour Cream and never disappointed with it, I got the toast with jelly and potatoes that sticks into you and washed down with Diet Coke and water. She got the Eggs Benedict, but requested regular Bacon instead of Canadian Bacon and loved the coffee with her meal. The server was excellent and got our drinks to go after we both ate. I enjoy going to First Watch in Wortington, but will still go to other First Watch locations when needed. Thank you so much.

    Breakfast chicken Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
    A M.

    First watch is always my go to place in Columbus fir breakfast whenever I visit the food is always great I always get the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon which I would definitely recommend 10/10. Service is always good, And yesterday it was even better than any other time I went there in the past our waitress went above and beyond with a smile on her face the whole time. I would definitely recommend this branch of u are in the area but u need to reserve a table before hand because they always have a long wait so download their app and reserve ur place in line before u get there.

    Market Hash!
    Valentyn R.

    I already reviewed First Watch awhile back. I still consistently come to First Watch at least once every few months. Their delicious and unique breakfast & lunch choices are really hard to find anywhere else. I come in here craving a Havarti Sandwich, but I always end up trying something else that catches my eye. This weekend I had their Market Hash which consists of two eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted Mozzarella and herbed Goat cheese. It comes with whole grain artisan toast. This may be my new go-to! Additionally, to make things even better. They serve alcohol now! Not like beer or anything, but a small option of about 4 cocktails. I tried the Morning Glory and the Coconut Rum drink (I can't remember the name sadly, that was my favorite).

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    Menu did not have a lot of variety and was not worth the money. Service was generally quick. Ambiance was good.

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    Truly excellent food and service. I loved the Watermelon Pineapple fruit drink. I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

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    I am a big fan of this place. Food is great service is great. They focus on what they do well. Family oriented. Most customers are regulars.

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    Great service. Breakfast variety of tasty options. Lunch salads and sandwiches are large portions.

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    Would be 5 stars but you can usually smell their bathrooms from the restaurant - think sitting over a hole in the ground

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    Pies & Pints - Worthington, OH

    3.9
    (339 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I schedule places for a group of us women over 50 to meet for lunch on a monthly basis. A variety…read moreof restaurant options in different areas of CBus was provided to me. I picked Pies & Pints from that list this month. I'll share the good things first. I loved that they took a reservation for me as there were 11 of us coming. Granted, once I got there, I realized it probably wasn't necessary as they had a long row of tables against a wall that easily accommodated groups. Regardless, it's nice to tell the group that we have a spot waiting for us. We were seated right away and service was good. They were fine with us having separate checks. I think that's become easier with the POS technology now, but it's still nice to not get the side eye when you ask for separate checks. The menu is limited - which we all should have been aware of prior to arrival. I sent the link out to the restaurant menu with my monthly invitation so women know what they are signing up for. My case - I only go for the fellowship and just get a diet soda. I intermittent fast and don't eat until after 2 PM daily. Regardless, some of the women must not have paid attention to the menu - even when ordering. At least one was shocked when she got a pizza. It had spinach and other vegetable fixings so when she ordered she was clueless. The food looked excellent. Not traditional pizzas but many white flatbread style pizzas. Even so, most women picked at their food. Maybe a few got boxes to take home the food. No one complained. No one said a word about the food. If they are like me, they are there for the company - not so much the food. I gave three stars based on a bunch of old ladies non preferring pizza. Objectively, the food looked good but do not go here if you're not a pizza person or you're looking for a traditional red sauced pizza.

    Pies & Pints - Worthington…read more Mushroom Garlic Feta: Roasted & fresh garlic, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh herbs & olive oil. Black Bean Cheddar: Jalapeños, seasoned black beans, salsa, cilantro & crème fraîche. Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Flatbread: With warm goat cheese & balsamic reduction.

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    Grape Pie - red grapes, gorgonzola, and fresh rosemary
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    Chicken Gouda Pie - Marinated grilled chicken, bacon, smoked gouda, red onions with chipotle crema & scallions
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    Gene's

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    Top 5 restaurant in central Ohio. Well deserved. Nice menu, but your choices are limited. I was…read moresurprised, of the five entree choices, two were pork (we don't eat pork) and no chicken option. We settled on the steak and black cod, although we really did not want red meat. Our server Kelcie, who was 5* by the way, helped us in navigating all the intricacies to the ingredients. Lots of nuance to the menu. Our choices: lamb appetizer, black cod, sirloin, and chocolate mousse; each were tasty, presented well, and excellent dishes. The potato cake on the steak was very different and well done. Our Old Fashion had a nice taste. The place is very small and reservations are a must. The GM Michael came by and chatted us up...to thank us for coming, and glad they were able to accommodate our food needs. Nice touch. Excellent bathrooms. Thanks for that. Be prepared to spend $100 per person. Welcome to the Columbus culinary scene.

    I was in town to celebrate my mother's 96 birthday and was out with my son and daughter in law…read more They highly recommended this unique restaurant and we were not disappointed. The small cozy atmosphere was a delight to enjoy a wonderful meal and conversation. The drinks were exceptionally great and since I'm coming from California, very affordable. The food was delicious, especially the braised beef croquets, chicken friend mushrooms, whipped ricotta, and sourdough. The pork collar and the tare squash were beautifully presented and tasted wonderful. I requested the sommelier to recommend a wine that would compliment our order and the Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf - du- Pape a fine French wine from the Rhone Valley was our selection. This was a beautiful bottle and fine selection. John, our server was the perfect gentlemen and server with great personality and full of customer service.

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    4.2
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    1.4 mi
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    I was blown away by my experience at Worthington Tavern last night! This was my first visit, and I…read morewill definitely be back. We had a 7:30 reservation and were seated on the front patio. There are three different areas to sit: the back patio, inside, or the front patio. All three areas are beautiful, and the overall atmosphere was such a chill vibe. Our waitress was a little slow, and it was sometimes difficult to get water refills, but it seemed like she was one of the only servers working, so I completely understood. My friend and I split everything we ordered. We started with the smoked chicken wings with blue cheese and celery. The wings were delicious, although the celery came in very small, thin pieces. I would have preferred actual celery sticks. We also ordered the Honey Brussels Sprouts, which were my favorite dish of the night. They were so good and definitely something I would order again. For pizza, we got the Caprese Pizza with homemade pizza sauce, fresh-sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze. It was absolutely delicious and tasted very fresh. We made our reservation for 7:30 so we could stay and listen to the live acoustic guitar player at 9:30. That ended up being a little late for us, so we moved inside to watch him perform. It was a great way to end the night. Overall, I really enjoyed my first experience at Worthington Tavern. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful and relaxed, and it would be a great place to come with a group of friends. I will definitely be back!

    Great service! Loved the fries. I ordered the new chicken Caesar wrap. I went with fried chicken…read morewrap, but it can be made with blackened chicken or grilled as well. It was good but so disappointingly dry. I recommend asking for a side of Cesar dressing to go with it. I also ordered a meatball to go. Love their meatballs. You can't go wrong there. I dinned inside this visit but recommend the front or back seating if you have a little extra time. Always great environment and a fun place to grab lunch.

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    Shake your tail feather drink
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    Fantastic Smashburger
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    Over the Counter

    4.3
    (262 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Feels like a neighborhood bar. Lots of TV sets with closed captions…read more Loved the French onion soup because it has a rich, thick beef broth as the base. The onion rings were more plentiful this evening rather than the last time we were here. The Hugo Spritz depends a lot upon who makes it. The price certainly is better than LA prices. Good service.

    We waited to order. We waited longer for the food. How long for the food....?…read moreWell from the time we "ordered" over 45 minutes and never received food. we left hungry and cold. (It was freezing inside that restaurant) It was relatively empty The server was nice. Not sure what the delay was. kathy the server said there was a huge take out order that delayed our order and ours would be right out. (Which I feel may have been a fib.... Not sure but my gut say probably.... Why? No one had come in for a "big"take out order, I think she forgot to log in our order as she was distracted with the table next to us that had their former cook there. I could see that easily happening under this situation.) After waiting another three minutes and no food, we were "over" Over the Counter and nicely told her were leaving. To cancel our order. She nicely tried to entice us to stay saying the owner was going to give us a gift certificate... but that just further solidified that they "knew" our meals timing had gone sideways and we had been neglected. We chose to leave and we dont really plan on coming back. Why? The inside seemed old. We saw the kitchen from our table. It seemed disorganized. It gave off a bad vibe. Add our wait. Meh. Like I said Im over over the table.

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    Half Cobb salad with blue cheese dressing.
    Half Cobb salad with blue cheese dressing.
    Happy hour menu. It's great to see a happy hour again!

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    Happy hour menu. It's great to see a happy hour again!

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