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Gene's

4.7 (30 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Outdoor seating

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Meg H.

Enjoyed a Saturday date night at Gene's. The place is small and was completely packed, but we were glad we had reservations: however, when we were shown to our seats, they were barstools at the crowded bar. We were a little taken aback, and the host explained that the reservation system does note that some seats are bar seats and some are tables, but that the confusion does happen a lot. (If that's the case, something about the reservation system should probably be fixed for clarity.) Despite that disappointment, we settled in at the bar and chose some dishes to share. The food was inventive and artistic: for instance, we were served a "split pea" and lobster salad that was like a deconstructed split pea soup. Each plate looked like a piece of art, with colorful, rich sauces (like the horseradish creme beneath the striploin and pave entree). Our bartender was attentive and extremely knowledgeable about dishes, recommendations, etc. The meal was elevated and delicious, and I would return -- I'd just double check what kind of table I was reserving.

Douglas G.

I was in town to celebrate my mother's 96 birthday and was out with my son and daughter in law. 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.

Kate M.

The service and atmosphere makes Genes a 5 star spot. The food is incredible everytime. The striploin is perfectly cooked with an incredible potato underneath. Appetizer wise, We enjoyed the beef tatki more than the lobster salad but both were light and fresh. The pork collar was prominent in pork flavor but overall a unique dish. Desserts are very unique and was more savory than expected. The way the servers are able to describe the menu is an art.

Yue B.

We had high hopes for Gene's and decided to give it a try for a birthday dinner with friends on a Tuesday night. The restaurant itself was very cozy--cute, fun atmosphere, and it was full when we arrived. We made a mistake with the reservation and ended up with bar seats, but the host was very kind and accommodated our request to switch to a table due to a no-show. The service was fine. It was attentive, but with the pricing, we expected slightly warmer interactions. Our server asked about our occasion but didn't offer or acknowledge anything after learning it was for a birthday--not even a candle on the dessert we ordered, which was a little disappointing. Lastly, the food. Again, we came in with high hopes since Gene's was mentioned by several local blogs as a fun new spot. We got the raw fish and croquetta appetizers--they were good, but for the price, you'd get much more at a Japanese restaurant. For entrées, we ordered the pork chop, steak, mushroom, and black cod. Everyone agreed the dishes were a bit underwhelming and needed more flavor. You get much more for your money if you drive another 15-20 minutes downtown to Basi, Veritas, Speck, Lindey's, etc. Our bill ended up around $400, but nothing was particularly memorable. Overall, it's a little sad to see that Gene's isn't much different from most restaurants in the Dublin area. I guess we'll stick with Kitchen Social at Bridge Park and the Pearl.

Ricotta appetizer
Ness S.

Gene's is a very cute restaurant that's opened up on high street. The service is wonderful. The only hitch was that when we arrived at our reservation time it took them 20 mins to seat us, but they were very polite about it, so all good. The menu is ordered in terms of small, medium, and large plates and served family style. We shared their ricotta with toast (which I guess was like a small plate, but quite filling). The ricotta was good but the toast was too salty, which was unfortunate. We shared their pork chop for dinner, which was fabulous. Cooked perfectly and on a bed of salad with the most delicious dressing. Oh, and my wife really liked her cocktail as well. We are looking forward to returning!

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, be sure to check out this hidden gem in Dublin!
Brenda T.

Gene's 91 S High St, Dublin, OH 43017 https://www.dineatgenes.com/ For a distinctive culinary experience in Dublin, I highly recommend this exceptional, yet undiscovered, restaurant. Chicken-fried wild mushrooms, black-eyed peas, greens, sriracha glaze (VG + GF) Flannel Weather: Ginger, Orgeat, Lime, Cranberry

Absolutely amazing!! Every dish we got was well thought out, balanced in flavor and unique. Kudos to Gene's for knowing how to do a restaurant the right way! Ambiance, service, and food were all a 10/10!

Pork tenderloin
Jerry C.

Great vibes with clean lines and decor. The host is friendly and polite. This place is a hidden gem that invites you to get lost in good conversations and well curated cocktails. Each meal is prepared with technical precision and presentation. You can tell with each bite that the chef has prepared the meal with intention and love. None of it was too overbearing with flavor, just natural clean sparks of joy. I had the Pork Tenderloin and it was cooked to perfection. Not dry, not over sauced, just a hint of something more with each bite you take. My new favorite place in Dublin.

Comte Gris: Earl Grey vodka, bergamot, honey, egg white, lemon
JA A.

Lovely little neighborhood restaurant- delicious food with beautiful presentation; drinks were delicious; great service. Will definitely add to my list of great dining experiences.

NY strip
Jim M.

Incredible service. Thanks George. Interesting food selection with incredible attention to detail. Cocktails are well thought out.

Whipped Ricotta app (added extra bread to share)

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