I've been a couple times for different things-  OSU game, just a Saturday night out, etc.  It's a…read morecool little spot. This week I tried happy hour and karaoke. Tried a few different cocktails which were all great - Express on martini, old fashioned that has this delicious brown sugar simple syrup and another bourbon punch like drink.  The staff is always super cool and the music and vibe is always on point. I'll probably start going more during the week for happy hour. Overall, I recommend!

We had such a fantastic time--great food and service. The owner was so gracious when we came to his…read moreestablishment.

Damn, it feels so long ago, but this night, in the month of February 2023, should have been posted…read morethen! It is what it is and for what it is worth, The Cave Bar & Lounge is an EASY 5 out of 5. The environment was clean, the staff polite, the drinks fair and the whole experience phenomenal! I will be coming back, The Cave is one of the best low-key nightclubs in #columbusohio !!!

Nice cozy area. I've never been here and was interested in seeing a local DJ and decided to swing…read moreout. Nice sound to the place, I was hoping for more deeper bass, but it's was still good sound for the highs and mids. I'll definitely come back.

Club 185 is easily one of my favorite true local spots in Columbus! Located in German Village, it…read moreis so inviting, the vibes are fantastic & perfect for a casual drink or two with friends and having some delicious food too! The service is speedy & there are so many great options & even better deals! The Daily Double is my go to; $12 for two quality burgers & a side is one of the best deals I've experienced in all of Columbus; and the name is fitting, you can get this deal everyday!! The kettle chips and onion dip are perfect for sharing with the table & the pigs in the blanket are another fun app! If you haven't been, or even if you have, you need to stop by Club 185!

Club 185 is the perfect spot to grab a bite with friends and enjoy some nice cocktails without…read morepaying astronomical prices. This spot has been our go-to for visitors and it's been a hit each time. The burgers are great and the menu is full of affordable options. I recently ordered the snowbird and it was so delicious I had to get 2. It was like sipping on a pina colada and key lime pie but still light and refreshing. Would definitely recommend starting the night at Club 185 or as a good landing spot to stuff some burgers in.

There are meals that satisfy, and then there are meals that define an evening. My recent birthday…read moredinner at Sidebar Columbus fell squarely -- and triumphantly -- into the latter category. From the moment we arrived, the service set the tone for what would become an unforgettable dining experience. Our server, Lacey delivered hospitality with the kind of effortless grace that can't be taught. She anticipated needs before they were spoken, guided us through the menu with confidence, and maintained a warmth that made our table feel like the only one in the room. Wine & Cocktails: A Study in Balance and Craft The wine selection was superb -- thoughtfully curated, expressive, and perfectly paired with the richness of the evening's dishes. The cocktails were equally impressive, crafted with precision and a clear respect for balance. Each sip felt intentional, layered, and celebratory. The Paella: A Showstopper But the true star of the night was the paella -- a dish so masterfully executed it deserves its own ovation. The rice was tender yet structured, infused with deep saffron warmth and kissed with just enough socarrat to make any purist smile. The seafood was impeccably fresh, each component cooked to its ideal texture. It was the kind of paella that silences a table, not out of politeness, but out of reverence. When the chef personally came out to greet us, it only reinforced what the dish had already made clear: this is a kitchen led by someone who cooks with both technique and heart. A Birthday Elevated My husband orchestrated the evening beautifully, and Sidebar rose to meet the moment with finesse. Our guests were genuinely impressed -- not just by the food, but by the seamless choreography of service, ambiance, and attention to detail. It felt less like a dinner and more like a curated celebration Final Thoughts Sidebar Columbus delivers the rare combination of exceptional cuisine, polished service, and heartfelt hospitality. The paella alone is worth crossing the city for, but the entire experience -- from Laceys attentive care to the chef's personal touch -- transforms a simple night out into something memorable. For anyone seeking a dining experience that feels both elevated and warmly personal, Sidebar stands confidently at the top.

We made it for happy hour before the show at the Ohio Theatre. We grabbed a two-top in the bar…read more We had one cocktail each and 3 starters. Great food and awesome service from the staff in the bar. My Old Fashioned hit the spot. The Spicy Potatoes are amazing, as is the Caprese Salad and Grilled Chicken Jalapeno pizza. Tip: they have resumed Tapas Tuesdays and it will be great if I can make it there.

This place was suggested to me by a fellow music connoisseur. I must have arrived to early or on a…read moreoff day but there wasn't much going on.

Don't waste your time. Obnoxiously loud at 5pm. The awesome restaurant above has to deal with…read moremalicious staff blasting music at 5pm with no one to even serve. I asked if they could lower the music and the only person in there was cleaning and said no.

The food, fantastic. The service was friendly and attentive. The bartender had a heavy hand with…read morethe pour, also great. Whats not so great, the menu they provided online was significantly out of date. We are talking a price difference of 2-3 dollars per items up to a five dollar price difference on certain entrees once you're in the door. This really teeters on being classified as a bait and switch tactic per Ohio law.

Hadn't been in sometime and we decided to change that, as the venue for our pre-Bob Dylan…read moreshow/dinner/spirits. It was packed with Dylan fans. I think we got the last table. They were not well staffed and the ones that were working, were working super hard. Food was very good and delivered with a smile. Negative? Our bench seat had huge cut marks, the table and floor were not clean. And when was the last time anything was cleaned, including the bathrooms. This was a faux dive bar that has become a dive bar.

I can't complain!!! Everything here always tastes so good. Ive been eyeing the hot chicken sandwich…read morefor a long time, I'm here a lot. It was fantastic. I love that it is not saucy and it has the perfect kick to it. The Brussel sprouts were also interesting. Very good at first, then after the sandwich it just seemed too sweet. Always excellent service here I shared the sandwich with my sister and the waitress was soooo nice to cut it and serve us each our own plate.

On my way to the airport to leave town one last breakfast and the reviews for here were worth it…read more Instead of the buffet I ordered couple meals to try them out. Each was surprisingly really good. Especially the pancakes and smoothy. There was an akward part as I was eating the staff was complaining about the manager cutting hours and only staffing based off of sexual advances and discussing incidents where they argued about reporting or not. This made for an akward uncomfortable listen. Otherwise this would have been a perfect score!

Visited Our Bar last night with a group of friends. It's an easy to miss place, but one of the…read morepeople in my group knew of it and I'm glad they did. We got there around 10pm and there weren't many people so we just sat around and talked. By around 11:30pm there were more people and the dj really started going to work. The dj was great! We sang our heart out to the best of 90s and early 2000s hip hop and r&b. I mean truly sang our heart out! That's my kind of night out!

If I could give a negative star I would. Management needs to pay for security or something. People…read moreare always leaving that place with drinks in hand, kind of a free for all.

Amazing drinks and location, it's one of my fiancé's favorite places, and became my fav too!…read moreCan't wait to be there again. Service is always amazing!

Visited Avalon based on Yelp reviews, but was disappointed :(…read more I was visiting Columbus for the night and I'm from the Tri-state area so Philadelphia/NYC clubs are very different, which may be why Avalon did not compare in my eyes. It may have been an off night, but the music wasn't good and neither were the drinks. DJ wasn't behind the table for a good portion of the night and just left a mix on! One thing I'd have to commend them on is their staff. From the bouncers outside to the bartenders, everyone was very kind and attentive. It was easy to get the bartenders attention and they did not rush you through your order. Asked us how our drinks were too!