I was initially excited to try this restaurant and loved the look when we walked in. However, once we were taken to the back-back dining room, I was a little less thrilled. We started with the carpaccio which was pretty good. Not great, but pretty good. The Caesar salad was quite good. The bronzino looked good and was huge. The linguine was "meh". The risotto (with lobster and shrimp) was a colossal disappointment. When it was presented it had a film on it which tells me it had been sitting for a while. The texture was nothing short of stale. It got a "ew, that's bad!" from the each member of our group. I like an al dente risotto. I don't even know how to make it seem stale short of making it days ahead and holding it warm. Not saying that's what they did, but that's what it tasted like. The shrimp and lobster were not over cooked so I feel like they added them to order. The flavor of the risotto was also disappointing. It fell flat. Also, bread service came after the entrees were delivered. From a service recovery perspective, they did comp the risotto and offered a replacement. But I don't think we'll be back unless it's for a drink at the bar. read more

Lindey's is tucked away in German Village and it is beautiful. The patio is spacious, the dining room is picturesque. Go for HAPPY HOUR!! (4:30 to 6:30 only in the bar and lounge areas) Such great deals. The burger is fabulous! The calamari has fried lemons which were so unique and excellent. Its a bit of a splurge, but the atmosphere is amazing. read more

I'd heard that this restaurant has a great Happy Hour, so I was very excited to meet my good friends for an enjoyable evening! I originally got us a table on the patio (wow, was a gorgeous space!), but we had to move inside, in order to get the HH prices. The inside decor is also elegant. White tablecloths. Flowers. Wood. Best part? I never felt out-of-place, or awkward. HALF off ALL drinks and their Bar menu?!! Our waiter, Kurt, was a pleasant man. He gave details were needed, and his personal picks when I asked. I was impressed with the many offerings on the bar menu. I ended up happily munching on two orders of their taco plate and two orders of their Potstickers plate. The pulled-pork tacos had a creamy salsaesque sauce drizzled that only aded to the protein. Very good and quite filling. The Potstickers were the star of my night. The meaty taste. The sweet/sour dipping sauce didn't kill the dumpling. The dippers came with their homemade coleslaw, which was one of the two best coleslaws I've ever had enter my mouth - score! I don't recall the name of the drink I ordered, but it was basically a mix or fruits, vodka, and sheer indulgence - yep, it was that good!! I'm sure I could have downed four of those, if I wasn't driving ;) To top it off? $5. Sha-da-wing! I most assuredly will be back here to try more of their HH concoctions. Such a great deal, I definitely recommend this establishment! read more

Lindey's - Happy Hour Tacos - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Let's talk about Lindey's! I was looking for a classy, upscale restaurant to share a night of romance with my love. I also wanted to find a place that was a little more atypical - something special and unusual; outside the realm of the norm. Lindey's was every bit of that and more. And I really hope that they see this review. So, diving right in. The experience started with the valet. I wasn't too sure about parking, so I decided to live it up and let the valet park my car for me. The valet guy was very pleasant, polite, and quick, both when dropping off and picking up, and we made sure to tip him. The outside and inside of the restaurant were beautiful. My guy and I were brought back to our table in a cozy little corner, and the waitress came by and lit a candle for us. I absolutely loved that! Our waitress asked us if we were celebrating an anniversary or just having a romantic night out. I told her it was just a night out, but I didn't elaborate too much. I am actually from out of state. I used to live in Ohio, but I joined the military and ran away from home 4 years ago. The guy I was with, he is more than a best friend, but we're also not in a relationship due to our circumstances. We've been close for several years, since before I joined the military. We do what we can, see each other when we can, love each other as much as we can. We don't get many romantic nights out due to our distance, so that's why it was so very important to make this experience special. And I can't thank the staff enough for making that happen. Our waitress was the bomb, and I wish so badly that I could remember her name - I'm terrible with names. She was very kind and very attentive; very neat and thorough; very familiar with and informative about menu items. She was even kind enough to take a couple of pictures of us after dinner, before we left. For our dinner "warm-ups," I ordered a House Salad and a Lobster Bisque Soup. My man ordered just a House Salad. The salad was great and tasty! So was the soup! One thing in particular that I really liked about their Lobster Bisque was that they also add small chunks of lobster to it. For the main course, I ordered the Salmon plate. It was SOOO good. It came out exactly as described on the menu and by the waitress. Everything was cooked perrrfectly and the flavors were just outstanding. My man ordered the Filet Mignon plate. He was very pleased with his steak and let me try a bite, and I thought it was heavenly. The presentation of both of our plates were also very pleasing. He paired his meal with a Corona & Lime and I paired mine with a Riesling. After dinner, we were both SO STUFFED, but we decided to cram down some dessert. We decided to split a Creme Brulee, figuring that was probably about the only thing out stomachs could manage at that point. The Creme Brulee was the perfect finish. I did note that there was a little bit of a burnt spot on the caramelized surface, but I didn't bring it up to the waitress. I'm sure if we had, she would have been more than happy to correct it, so I don't really fault them for it at all. We were on bit of schedule and didn't have much time left to burn there. The grand total for the evening ended up being around $110 - and worth EVERY penny. Lindey's was absolutely fantastic. It was everything I would expect and more, from the food to the service. I would definitely go again. In fact, my man and I were talking about making it a thing between us to have a romantic outing there whenever I come home from now on. read more

Lindey's - Salmon! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food is really good; it has a home style feel to it. The portion sizes are good too and the menu has a large variety of items to satisfy most any palette. The restaurant wasn't too busy when we arrived for a 1630 reservation on a Saturday, but had definitely filled up before we left. Complimentary valet had just opened for our arrival. I started with the kale/arugula salad. It contained dried apricots, tomatoes, pancetta, pumpkin seeds and a peach/jalapeno vinaigrette ($8). My guest had the Caesar salad and said it tasted authentic with a hint of anchovies in the dressing. We ordered 2 appetizers which were the calamari/shrimp ($11) and the potstickers ($8.5). The former were completely breaded and served with two sauces: cocktail sauce (definitely had horseradish in it) and remoulade. The potstickers were filled with chicken and served on top an Asian style slaw with a side of sweet chili sauce (my favorite - the calamari went well in it too!). My entree was the Tournedos of Beef. These are two 4oz filets with with buttermilk chive mashers on the side as well as a few -literally- asparagus. Crispy onion straws covered half of the dish. My guest got the Amish Chicken that had the same mashers with it plus tri-color carrots. My guest said it was the best chicken she had ever had in a restaurant. (It was the waitress' favorite too). For dessert we each ordered a sorbet out of a choice of 3 flavors. Each came with two scoops. Overall the meal was appropriately paced and the courses were served in the appropriate order. We did not feel rushed, but the kitchen service was certainly not slow. While the website says business casual dress code, there were definitely exceptions to the "rule." read more

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Lindey's has been on the top of fine dining in Columbus for decades now, and they haven't lost their touch. Having had dinner at another fine-dining establishment on Friday night, and having not been to Lindey's for a shamefully long amount of time, I was excited to see if the comparison and my memories held up. Lindey's did themselves proud from start to finish. We sat at the bar to wait for my dad and his wife to arrive, and Frank took excellent care of us (and even wished my spouse happy birthday after overhearing our conversation). There was a snafu with our reservation, but it was resolved smoothly with an offer to sit on the patio. While the parentals headed back outside, the spouse and I (with our drinks) were personally escorted through the dining area to the patio, where we rejoined our party. Let's back up to the details, here. We got excellent service from the moment we walked in. Our bartender, even though we were clearly having one drink apiece, took care of us like we would be there all evening, and we were able to cash out within a minute or so when ready. Then, rather than allow us to wander and distract other diners, the host took 30 seconds to walk us confidently to the patio entrance and point out our party at a corner table. The patio is large and beautiful, with flowers, trees, and shrubs enclosing the area into a beautiful garden setting. Even though we were on the street side, it was quiet enough to speak at normal volume. The service staff were on point the entire night - drinks, water, bread, soup/salad, entrees - polite, unobtrusive, and quick to get us what we needed. Their sourdough and parmesan cracker breads are lovely. Our waiter was fun, and we discussed his power of recovering from bad tequila nights before he moved us into our dinner orders. I will say: I am PANTS at fine dining when it comes to ordering. Silverware, plates, glasses? No problem. Napkin placement, got that. But, putting an order together and pairing it to an appropriate drink? I'm still seven years old. My order? French onion soup, orecchiette with red sauce, spinach, goat cheese and pine nuts, paired with a glass of Riesling. HOT MESS. All of my choices tasted excellent, however - cooked perfectly and balanced for texture and flavor. Service, again, was on-point - we'd taken a couple of bites, and I looked up at the two-minute mark (the 2-3 minutes after entree service when a waiter should check in to be sure the first bites are right as to order, taste, temperature, etc.) just in time for our waiter to check in. Details. Of course, I made another faux-pas, because martini + bread + soup + Riesling + pasta = take-home box. Faux pas or no, I finished that leftover pasta a few minutes ago, and it was next-day awesome. I might order that on Skip the Dishes for a next-day lunch. Dang. As far as prices go, Lindey's is perfectly priced. There is an atmosphere of winning you over, they want your business, you as a repeat customer, and ideally as a regular. I'm not sure I could name many other restaurants on Lindey's level in Columbus where I've felt that kind of hospitality. (G. Michael's would be one other I can recall.) Very impressive. read more

Lindey's - Lovely pasta with mismatched wine. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Coffee was HOT. Olive was small. Noticed someone else got two olives........................

The first time I came here (for an intimate birthday dinner), I was underwhelmed. The second time I came here, during restaurant week, I was overwhelmed. Lindey's definitely redeemed itself in my books on this last outing. The restaurant week menu was fabulous, with great options to choose from. I went with the sever's suggestions and got the cold asparagus and crab soup and the shrimp and grits. My dinner companion got the duck wings and the cowboy filet - all scrumptious. But the absolute winner of the night was the s'more brownie sundae. Holy moly!!!! We were stuffed and still tore right through it. It was so good, it took all of our willpower not to lick the plate at the end! Before this experience, I wasn't looking forward to going back to Lindey's for dinner. I certainly am now!! read more

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We have put off going here for years and finally decided to go since we were in the area for lunch. The good: Cute atmosphere. Nice hostess. Love the retro feel in the bathrooms. Yeah, you know it's not going to be good when I don't list the food in the good. The bad: While yes, it has a cute atmosphere in the old building, the floors are hollowish sounding and while some make think the sound of urgent stomping by every employee is endearing, it can also be completely nerve grinding. We both got french onion soup and it was your run of the mill french onion soup served in a fancy bowl. I got the croque madame (ham, cheese, egg and brioche bread) with a side of fruit. The hubby got the burger. My croque was so rich and heavy that I couldn't finish it because it was making me sick. Ham and cheese is supposed to have a salty bite and this didn't have that at all to cut through the richness of the soaked brioche, I had to rely on the fruit to do that. I have the say the egg was quite possibly the most perfectly cooked egg I've ever eaten but I didn't go there for an egg. The hubby said his burger was good but tasted exactly like Johnnie's but they charged double and gave you less. While the waitress was nice enough, she completely abandoned us. She saw we were wearing dark clothes and took away our white napkins after we ordered to bring us dark ones and we never saw her again. Not to take away our soup dishes, bring our food out, refill water (which we had to beg for from a busboy along with napkins) and only showed up when it was time to collect her tip...er, check. We could've hit on an off day but we both felt very sick afterward and won't be making a beeline back anytime soon. read more

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I've been here a handful of times over the past decade but the last 2 times have not been the best experiences. Sat at the bar the other weekend for a few drinks but the service was so poor we left after 1 drunk. The last time I got food I got the risotto and the rice was crunchy. Not something you would expect from them. I have been here and had great experiences (lobster bisque is great, so is the beef carpaccio) so I'm sure I'll be back to see if the last two times were just issues from running short handed from Covid read more

Service, food and decor five star! Interior was A Cozy atmosphere, larger than I expected. The decor made you feel like you were in someone's house. Quaint and relaxing. A surprise to find this place off The main path in Columbus, Ohio. Make reservations! The service was friendly and accommodating. I ordered The ny strip and it was cooked to perfection. The Seasoning and taste was delicious. Husband ordered The filet mignon was also delicious and the asparagus and Mashed potatoes were perfectly displayed. Plates licked clean. Food and taste is among the best. High Quality of steaks used. Definitely try this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

Forget making Thanksgiving food, save the stress and just come to Lindey's. My family and me came here to eat lunch/dinner and had a good meal. My family is always trying to get different meals so we each picked a different Thanksgiving special. I got the grouper which was very flavorful and cooked nicely. My sister got the duck. My sister's fiancé got the short rib. Of course my mom got the Turkey dish with mash potatoes and cranberry sauce. Lastly, my dad got the creole shrimp with a side of grits. Everything was delicious. A little side note was that my dad had not eaten anything that day and he has diabetes. He had asked a server for a coke and said to ask our specific server. I just think that is pretty rude. My dad was sweating and you could tell he needed something quick but the guy was just being inconsiderate. Besides that our meal was delicious and our actual server was great. I was glad to finally get to try the famous Lindey's. read more

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What an extremely classy and romantic place! My girlfriend and I began what was to be a magical evening in German Village at Lindey's for dinner. Neither of us had ever been there before, but all of the online reviews I had read convinced me that we should try it. Before I get to the food, I should note that I had made a reservation for 4:00 pm on the 16th, and while doing so, the cheerful person I spoke with on the phone (apologies, I can't remember her name) asked if the reservation was for any special occasion. I told her that I just needed it to be played out like it was a Valentine's Day surprise. Upon arriving (after admiring that beautiful entrance on the corner of Beck and Mohawk), a hostess greeted us with a Happy Valentine's Day. Every server we passed on the way to our table said the same, along with our waiter, who I believe was named Nathan. I loved that they all did this! We were seated at a cozy two seater right next to a window. While the weather wasn't great for driving, the snow falling outside was beautiful to look at. Our waiter Nathan even came by and lit a candle for us at our table, and someone else (I believe it was a manager) dimmed the lights down in our area. Onto the food! That's what everyone wants to hear about, isn't it? We started with the calamari and shrimp appetizer, and it was superb. Light, not greasy, and perfectly cooked. We especially loved the remoulade, but the cocktail sauce was great as well. I had the spiced duck, and ohhh my goodness was I impressed. The duck breast itself was one of the most delicious things I've ever had, and it had the bonus of coming with foie gras sausage, which was tasty as well. Even the braised cabbage was perfection; I would have loved just a plate full of that! My date had the "everything" crusted salmon, and she enjoyed it. I tried a bite of it as well, and it was cooked perfectly with a flavorful crust. Normally I would prefer just a glaze/sauce over salmon without a crust, but I wouldn't think twice about trying this again. Bonus points for never having to ask for a refill, every time where I was about to finish my drink, our server was right there with a fresh one for me. Something small, but something greatly appreciated. We ended our meal with Key Lime Pie for me, and Bananas Foster for her. The pie was delicious, though I have to admit I got jealous after sneaking a taste of the Bananas Foster. Even though my date was pretty much stuffed, she couldn't help but eat all of the Foster; that's how incredible it was. Sorry for the rambling, but we honestly loved this place that much. I was rather shocked that the price wasn't higher for the quality/quantity of food we received, not to mention the ambiance and excellent service. We plan on making this a regular visit! 3/1/15 Update: Lindey's was nice enough to send me a copy of their menu in the mail for a shadowbox thing I'm planning on giving my fiance. I'd give another star if I could, that was amazing of them! read more

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I was visiting my father at work when he had to attend a meeting during lunch hour. He suggested I walk around German Town to enjoy the sights of the old houses, cobble stone streets and cute little restaurants. Walking along East Livingston Avenue, I decided to Yelp 'lunch' as there weren't too many options for lunch near this part of German Town. What initially drew me to Lindey's was how it seems nestled in this quaint section of Columbus, the menu and it was only four short blocks from the main road (EA Avenue). Walking away from Livingston the neighborhood became more quiet and still, allowing me to admire it's charm. Approaching Lindey's on Mohawk Ave, it was the only corner that had signs of life. An older, middle aged crowd began to pour outside and I realized that I might have been out of luck since I was a walk-in and it seemed crowded. The blonde in front offered me a seat at bar "anywhere" I wanted or at one of the cocktail tables where they also offered "full service". Seemed those people who weren't alone and/or had reservations were segregated and placed on the other side of the restaurant. Apparently there was another room and an outdoor area open during warmer weather. No matter, sitting at the bar was lovely and very enjoyable. Later on I discovered you could give your car keys to the bartender for complimentary valet parking if the valet guy was not outside. I picked a seat at the bar and was given a menu. Although I was mulling it over, I was a bit surprised that no one approached me to offer me a wine menu or offer water right away. At the same time, I liked how there was no sudden interruption. I ultimately decided to go with the bowl of lobster bisque for $8. The bisque came out quickly and there wasn't much waiting time. Figured this would be a decent size rather than the cup which I originally assumed wouldn't be larger than a shot glass. I was wrong. The bowl was a very reasonable size so I thought the cup could be as well. The bisque had cream on top with a few tiny shrimp. It was marvelous and very smooth and creamy. Each bite was better than the last! To accompany the bisque was the standard bread basket. This basket had some warm, crispy French roll and crackers flavored with rosemary and parmesan along with a thin square of butter. To drink, I had a French Chardonnay as this particular white wine is best when paired with a rich meal like a bisque. The service from the beginning of my meal to the end was great - my server was working the bar and he was very kind. My one gripe was sitting at the bar only because it was far away enough that I couldn't eat sitting up straight and i needed to slouch. I supposed that's why there was a leather padding for those who had to lean and why a wooden plaque was given for my bisque to "even things out". read more

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Would get 5 stars, but the service could have been better. Food was great though! We had a group of 6 of us, so we tried several different apps and meals. I loved the farm board charcuterie tray! Also loved the mashed poratoes. read more

Lindey's - Filet. Delicious! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Finally got to stop by Lindey's this weekend for lunch, and it was yet another fantastic German Village experience! Got there at 2:00pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy, which was exactly what we were hoping for. All of the management and servers we dealt with were incredibly friendly and welcoming, so no snotty attitudes for our casual jeans & t-shirt attire. Within 15 minutes we were served the food we ordered, and everything was presented beautifully to match the gorgeous interior of the restaurant we were soaking in during our wait. My husband ordered the bacon, egg & cheese sandwich with a side of fruit off the brunch menu, requesting fried eggs instead of soft. It was an upscale, non-greasy version of an Egg McMuffin made with fresh ingredients and he loved every bite. I chose the gnocchi with short rib marmalade and it was to die for! Cheesy gnocchi, tender beef, the perfect amount of mushrooms and spinach, and that moody blue cheese on top was amazing. Great portions for the prices, which were insanely reasonable for such fresh food and gorgeous atmosphere. We were able to find a parking spot ourselves down the street from Lindey's, but the nicer the weather gets and the closer you get to dinner time the more packed German Village becomes so it's great they have free valet service. Overall, we were super pleased with our visit to Lindey's and will DEFINITELY be going back soon! read more

Lindey's - the brunch bacon, egg & cheese sandwich with fresh fruit -- a million times better than anything you'll get at a drive-thru! great bacon :) - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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we attended a company sponsored dinner so 30 meals served at one time. This is challenging to complete for the kitchen I'm sure. The filet and crabcakes were ordered and the cake was delicious but the medium cooked filet was super well done, very dry and brown. Lindey's is known for great steaks so this was disappointing. read more

I know everyone seems to love this place but I happen to find it somewhat underwhelming. Especially the desserts. For what you're paying I would've expected a little more. Atmosphere is great and the service was fine. read more

Lindey's was everything I've heard it to be for the past 36 years. Yes! I've been by it a hundred times in my life, and have read and heard about it, and now I've been there. The venue is beautiful, and has a high energy that makes you feel good! The bistro setting has greenery, paintings, high ceiling and several dining rooms. We sat in the front room for dessert late one evening. We chose the excellent key lime pie, the filling apple crisp and the bananas foster that was a lot of ice cream with sliced bananas. The coffee selection was very nice. Service was excellent. Lindey's is perfect for a special occasion, or a wonderful evening. read more

Torn between three and four stars. Five for the food, two maybe three for the service... It's a great location, and a very nice building. The atmosphere, well, we sat near the bar and it was incredibly loud and busy. Okay, let's back up. We came here for our anniversary dinner. I didn't make reservations, thinking Sunday wouldn't be busy. And it wasn't too bad when we arrived, but because of a large party the regular tables were booked. We were offered the bar or a cocktail table near the bar, which we took since there were just two of us. Plus, there was almost no one at the bar, and none of the small tables were taken. We ended up asking the hostess if we could pull two little tables together, so that we had room for both drinks and food, and she helped us move them. Unfortunately, things picked up while we were there, and by the time we left there were lots of people standing around. I felt a little bad that we were taking a spot where two more people could sit. However, we would have been out of there way sooner if we had gotten more and better service. Our drink order was taken quickly, then we waited... and waited... and waited. Finally someone else (not our waitress) came and took our food order. Then we waited some more. We thought about leaving. Finally, our apps arrived, and not too long after we got our entrees. I don't know- if you are busy and want to open tables up, maybe expedite the service? On to the good. Sweetie had lobster bisque to start, and it was pretty good. Not quite as good as Brio or Oscar's, but good. I had a crab cake which was excellent. Small, but full of crab and perfectly cooked and plated. She had the shrimp and lobster risotto for dinner, and enjoyed it. I tried a bite- lots of fresh seafood, creamy risotto and cheese, fresh asparagus- excellent. I had the spiced duck breast, and it was great too. Nice blend of flavors, plus some tasty foie gras sausage and perfectly-cooked potatoes. We booked without even looking at the dessert menu. I'm sure there was some amazing stuff on there, but we didn't want to wait, or hold up other diners. I doubt we'll be back. Parking is a mess in German Village, of course (there is free valet parking.) Service should be much better at such a fancy (and pricey) place. The food was great, but there is so much good food in Columbus you just don't have to put up with hassles to find something incredible. read more

CLASSIC MIDWEST Upon entering I knew I was in a classic Midwest restaurant. And I say that as a compliment. Open, loud, character vibe and people enjoying themselves. Everything we had was very good. Ribeye, medallions, salad, sides. Service was very friendly. Seemed like it took a bit long to get our main dish but they were very crowded. read more

Lindey's - Great vibe! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a lovely experience and time!!! The service was great- our waitress was very attentive and polite. They give you a small bread basket and I got the chopped salad with grilled chicken. It had a lot of ingredients and a good taste!! I had a signature drink- the Mango Tea. It was very refreshing. read more

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The place to go when you want to celebrate or just grab brunch after a workout. Menu and staff are top notch. read more

Lindey's - Memories made and futures paved - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Amazing. The restaurant is set in a German town established in the 1800's. With the World War the Germans left and the town was run down over the years. The country's largest "private" restoration project in 1980's restore the town. The small homes were for the workers and the larger homes that of the "brewmeisters". Lindsey's is amazing. Opened in 1981 and the owner, now 80 still greets customers and the front door. An American bistro. You will be amazed. read more

Lindey's - Inside the bistro - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Food and service are top notch. This was my first time visiting for brunch. Delicious!!

I am visiting from DC and this restaurant was recommend by my airBNB hosts. I had an early dinner on a Sunday: 430 PM reservation. There were probably 4-5 tables and some folks at the bar. I asked my server Alexander for his recommendations and he suggested the following: Lobster bisque Rack of Lamb The bisque was a small just right cup serving (a bowl would have been too much for me). Just the right amount of flavor tasting of lobster and clearly made from real stock. Yummy and salted appropriately. The main was a 14 oz Rack of Lamb, fennel creamed spinach, red wine lamb jus and crispy leaks. Lamb was perfectly cooked to a medium rare which I requested. Sauce was flavorful and seasoning perfect. I decided to finish my meal with Alexander's recommendation of the croissant bread pudding which includes dried cherries, white chocolate, amarena cherry anglaise and whipped cream. Not too sweet and perfectly moist. My only minor annoyance was a rather loud party at the bar. When trying to chat with my server it was a little difficult for us to hear each other. The way the tables are arranged in the main dining room it can get loud in there. Most likely due to the tin ceiling and the openness form the bar area to the dining room. Lots of surfaces to reflect noise. I will be back in May and plan to visit again to try something that is more seasonal for Spring. Service was attentive without being intrusive and Alexander made wonderful recommendations with descriptions that were spot on. I couldn't have asked for a better dinner. read more

Lindey's - 14 oz Rack of Lamb, fennel creamed spinach, red wine lamb jus and crispy leeks - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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What more can you say about Lindey's? It's a Columbus institution. The patio is the best in town (if you can get a table!). The food and drinks are always top notch. I recommend a dirty martini, lobster bisque, and the filet. I've never been for brunch but heard it's wonderful, too. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Columbus so far. (Been here nine months) I loved the atmosphere, the service, the food, the experience...I can't find one thing I don't like. I went with a friend for drinks and appetizers. I had heard the patio was nice but it was a perfect little oasis, trees all around and tables tucked here and there everywhere. The crowd was varied, dates, office type gatherings, girls night out, etc. Anyone could fit in. Our server Cindy recommended my drinks, I had a Moscow mule (or two) in a copper mug, perfect hot weather, sitting on a patio drink. With my food, she recommended a claret, which I can't remember details, however, I did enjoy it. I am a huge fan of Spanish riojas and they have one by the glass, I look forward to trying that one next time. We had soup, French onion and seafood bisque, both delicious. A house salad, perfect temperature, loved the greens and the house dressing was a balsamic vinaigrette...maybe? definitely balsamic and also delicious. We also tried the beef carpaccio (one of my favorite dishes) and a fried calamari and shrimp appetizer. The calamari and shrimp dish was very nice, light breading that let the flavor of the seafood show and both were cooked perfectly, nothing like overcooked calamari or shrimp, tough and chewy. The carpaccio, mmmmm...so so good. If you don't know what it is, carpaccio is aged beef which is sliced very very thin and served raw with olive oil and some garnishes, this one came with arugula and Portobello mushroom. I cannot wait to go back for more. I am looking forward to going back many, many times! read more

definitely one of the most outstanding fine dining experiences in columbus. food: 5 stars. ambiance: 5 stars. service [Tim]: 5 stars. 2 of us. middle room. table 41. deux verre du vin . lobster bisque and cream of morell soup. scallops and lamb chops. key lime pie and cranberry bread pudding. monsieur Tim steered me to the lamb chops. excellent choice. y'all seen enough of this dish as plated, so i will show you how it ended for me. yes, i chewed and licked the bones. my b'day, so i can do as i please. next year? Lindey's, middle room, table 41, lamb chops, Tim. read more

Lindey's - Tim - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Do not under any circumstances ask to add a child to your table. I was told that our 9 person party could not be seated. They decided to push us out the door rather than make room for a child. read more

Amazing ambiance! This was a hidden treasure about 8 miles out of downtown. Shrimp & Lobster Risotto and the Tornedoes - AMAZING! Save room for the brownie with coffee ice cream & kahlua fudge! read more

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Swanky! Probably the best word I could come up with to describe this fine dining establishment. After being an idiot for about 15 minutes trying to find a parking spot which didn't exist on the brick paved roads of German Village I finally realized that Lindeys offers complimentary valet. So after having my hoopty parked, we finally went in and enjoyed ourselves here. They have a good list of cocktails and their happy hour is supposedly off the chain, so I will definitely have to come back to check that out. We ordered the fish tacos and the Amish Gerber Chicken. The tacos were great, fish was excellent and they were dressed perfectly. The highlight was definitely the chicken though, this dish was phenomenal. The portion was huge, and the chicken was juicy and flavorful with a crisp skin to hold everything in. Covered in a lemony zesty sauce which went really well and brought the whole dish together. The chicken was only $20, so for a swanky place like Lindeys that ain't half bad! Definitely a good spot for a date, or group of friends, or for anything really. Check it out! read more

Lindey's - Amish Gerber Chicken! - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I hadn't been to Lindey's in years, but I visited last night for happy hour with a girlfriend and I'll definitely be back! We had a few drinks and a couple of appetizers. The beef carpaccio and bruschetta were delicious and our drinks were perfect. And our bartender was as friendly as could be. Happy Hour goes 4:30-6:30 in the bar and you can order from their bar menu. Great experience overall. Oh, and my friend and I were both in nice jeans and fit in with no problem. This is definitely an after work crowd but most were dressed casually. read more

I don't like to give 5 stars lightly, but I'll be damned if Lindey's didn't earn them fairly. This is one of those places that I've had on my radar ever since I moved to Columbus, but as I don't generally do fine dining outside of very special occasions, the opportunity never came up. Finally got around to it last night, and I'm kicking myself that I didn't go here sooner. Had a relatively late dinner (9:30), though even then the restaurant was still pretty full. Not a problem, though, the service was very prompt and professional. We started with two martinis (I went with the blue cheese olive martini, which lured me over to a cocktail I normally skip over). It was a good opener for what was to come. The thing about the food was that it wasn't frilly or with a whole lot of unnecessary bells and whistles, but everything was really well made. The lobster bisque wasn't overwhelming, but it was still appropriately rich. I went with the filet, which is an 8 oz steak crusted with Gorgonzola, and they got it right by just lightly crusting it; too much, and Gorgonzola can smother other flavors. The sauteed mushrooms were absolutely perfect, crunchy but not burnt at all, and the accompanying sauce were perfect. Even my anti-mushroom girlfriend was sold. The mashed potatoes were made with buttermilk, and the effect was subtle but gave them an excellent palette-cleansing effect. My girlfriend's entree was just as good: shrimp and lobster risotto. It's rich and decadent and everything you would expect. Then we stuffed ourselves into oblivion with a piece of the chocolate torte. All in all, I think I've found my favorite splurge fine-dining establishment in the city. And while it is a pricey kind of establishment, I will say that for what you pay and what you could pay in a comparable establishment, they don't treat you badly. read more

Had some international guests so in the search for a great food and ambiance place open for lunch, Lindsey's was it today. They didn't have an extensive array for entrees but they had several pasta and salad sections as well as sandwiches (guess since it was lunch). Ordered the double portion of the tournedo of beef (double-$33?), crab cakes (double- $28), pulled pork tacos ($10) and since everyone raved about the lobster bisque and post mortem dessert which is actually a rendition of a brownie a la mode, we got those two as well to round it out. The food was superb. Steaks cooked to request. I especially enjoyed the frizzed onions and mashed potato. The tacos were also flavorful but the piece de resistance were the crab cakes. Talk about lump crab meat crab cake! Hardly any fillers and just nice pieces of crab meat. It probably is the second best crab cake I ever had. Alas, the first place (in NY suburb) closed down when the owners retired so I guess that would bring this up to number one on the current standing. The lobster bisque, though good, wasn't over the top amazing. The bread and parmesan crusted pita-like chips were good to dip in the bisque. We then topped off with the post mortem since everyone raved about again. Nice moist brownie but all's said and done, still brownie a la mode! There were three of us and we shared everything so we got to taste everything which was great. The service was excellent as well as the ambiance. We chose to sit in the patio and it was beautiful. They have complimentary valet but does take a bit longer than one would think for such an establishment to give/get your car. Anyway, another fabulous food experience in Columbus. Want to come by for happy hour next time, if ever there is another time!! read more

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Lindeys has a great vibe during happy hour. I was so sad they removed French onion from the menu but it is back now! You know anything you order here is going to be good and I love that. Also makes it hard to decide but I'd say that's a good problem to have. read more

My friend and I stopped in for lunch, at first worried they would not be able to serve us because we did not have a reservation but the person at the host stand told us the bar area was seat yourself so we grabbed a little bronzed color 2 seater by the bar. At the time no one else there so that nice to have our pick. Our server was wonderful, she was super sweet and friendly. We also found out on the weekends there is a brunch menu. I am not big on breakfast foods but they had a great selection. My friend had never tried beignets but because I'm obsessed with New Orleans I was worried about trying them in a non-new Orleans inspired place but luckily we were not disappointed, they were delicious and served with a great raspberry sauce. For our entrees I got the French onion soup and the salmon tartine. I'm glad I got both because I don't think the tartine would filling enough without a side or appetizer like we had. It's essentially avocado toast with smoked salmon. It was good. The French onion was a standard good French onion. My friend ordered the crab and eggs thing which was a crab cake with an egg over potatoes and covered in hollandaise. She said it was very good but very filling. On your way out we asked the valet for some ideas of whar to do, he was nice and honest with us. The only thing I could say isn't ideal, the bar area filled up its so crowded, a average human would have trouble squeezing between the seats or the two tops and the bar stools, and it was really tight and uncomfortable when someone walked by, especially when they were carrying food or trying to fill waters. Those poor servers. Overall it was a nice experience and we would be happy to stop in again. read more

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You can't beat Lindeys patio for happy hour. The scene is great and so are the drinks. If you're hungry, get the lobster bisque. It's a must. Everything on the menu is usually perfect. Only gave 4 stars because I feel they could change their menu or have more specials every once in a while, as well as offer up some different apps. read more

Food was amazing & the ambiance is all you need for a sexy date night. Also a great place for birthday celebration with friends. read more

Lindey's - New American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've been to Lindey's so many times in the last five years, it's going to be difficult for me to write a review and make sure I include everything important. I'll do my best! Lindey's is my uncle's and my favorite restaurant in Columbus. My uncle grew up here, but has spent the last several decades in world-metropolis Montreal - and we still make sure to visit Lindey's two or three times every time he comes to visit. The decor is stunning and beautiful. I will start with my only two complaints: Lindey's is a -loud- restaurant, and though the service is always good, it always is a little hands-off, as opposed to restaurants whose servers are a lot more friendly (I imagine that is on purpose - that it's supposed to be 'professional'/fancy, but Lindey's... I'm already impressed and convinced that you are professional and fancy, I like my personal interactions to be pleasant and friendly!!). Last night I went, and this might have had to do with going an hour before close and the restaurant being emptier than usual, but I did have an exceptionally pleasant server, John. I was very pleased with the service and will be requesting him the next time I make a reservation. The dishes I have eaten the most often at Lindey's are the beef carpaccio, filet mignon, and New Zealand rack of lamb. I'm a big fan of carpaccio in general, and I've had it a lot of places done a lot of ways, but this carpaccio is my favorite dish in Columbus. The mushrooms, arugula, aoli, and parmesan all offer strong but not overpowering flavors that compliment each other, and the beef, perfectly. The filet mignon is always delicious, and if I haven't been to Lindey's in a while, even though my goal is to try everything, it always ends up being the carpaccio and filet. The first dish I ever tried was the New Zealand rack of lamb, and it is also excellent - the blue cheese crust is perfect with the lamb. There have been many other dishes I have been very pleased with. They have one of the best lobster bisques I have had in Columbus. Last winter, my sister got Salmon Oscar (no longer on the menu - at least for now), which is a salmon filet topped with crab meat and hollandaise. The salmon was so tender it basically melted in your mouth, the crab meat was the best I've had anywhere, and I love hollandaise, so I was incredibly impressed with her dish. Recently I had the Chicken and Wild Mushroom risotto. There were a lot of subtle flavors, and they complimented each other incredibly. It was a very pleasing dish. At restaurant week once I had a roasted red beet appetizer with goat cheese and a sherry vinaigrette - I was left craving beets for months, it was so good. They dress up the standard 'creme brulee' with a trio of three flavors - vanilla, chocolate, and butterscotch (if you think that sounds awful, you can order any combination - the last time, we got it, my sister just got three vanilla). I wasn't the biggest fan of the butterscotch, but I will say that the chocolate was surprisingly good. Recently, a friend got the key lime pie - it was exceptional. And the dessert that has most impressed me at Lindey's was the bing cherry and croissant bread pudding. The bread pudding came with bing cherries and a banana sauce, both of which had very elegant and sophisticated flavors, but I personally found the bread pudding itself SO INCREDIBLE that I picked out the cherries and left off the sauce. Lindey's is one of the best restaurants in Columbus, my personal favorite. It is more on the expensive side, but if you stick to a simple entree or go for lunch you can come out having spent under $20. I highly recommend checking it out. read more