Stopped here tonight passing through Columbus with the family and holy cow was I surprised. Quite possibly the best meal I have ever had. Incredible staff, our waiter Joe was polite professional and very helpful. Showing up late in the evening (930pm) I was worried they might be wanting to close but we were welcomed in and greeted by the entire staff. The halibut is a must, being from Alaska My wife will tell you we have never had better. Cooked perfectly in every way and the filet was delicate and rich. Hats off to Chef Avon this place is an absolute must if your in the Columbus area. Romantic and very quant, the old time feel of this 19th century building is perfect for date night or even a nice night out with the family. It is small so check for availability but if there is a wait, it's worth it. Be prepared for 5 star and I mean 5 star dining but with very reasonable prices. Thank you to Chef Avon, Joe, and the entire staff for an outstanding meal, we will definitely be back!!!! read more

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

Came here with my family for dinner! Great spot in German Village. Loved the food! Will definitely be back.

My husband and I were visiting Columbus for our anniversary. We were so excited to book a reservation here based off of the fabulous reviews. We tried the carpaccio, lobster bisque, and the steak. All lacked flavor. We wrote that we were celebrating our anniversary when booking our reservation and no one said anything nor brought us out dessert like we read about from other reviews. We were sat inside, in the middle of the room where it was so loud i could not even hear my husband talk to me. My husband tried ordering a drink from the menu and the waiter said they were out of those ingredients for that particular one. Honestly it was a disappointing anniversary dinner. read more

As another part of my Valentine's Day surprise, we went to Lindey's this morning for brunch. I'd been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, and I always love going out for brunch. I was excited for Lindey's - a cute little brick building in German Village. It looks like the style of many other brick buildings in the area and is found on a brick street. But right off the bat we made a mistake. We got up, got ready and drove over to Lindey's. We went inside, only to be greeted by the host who informed us that they didn't open until 11. Aaaaand it was 10:30. Our fault! So we went for a Sunday morning drive (no longer unthinkable since gas prices are reasonable again) and came back at 11. That was totally our fault, but I will say that it annoyed me that they weren't open a little earlier for brunch on a Sunday. Anyway, parking wasn't a problem and we found a spot on the street, both the first and second times in the same spot. By the time we made our way back to Lindey's, it was about 11:05 and there were already a few tables inside. I guess it fills up fast. But we were still there early and had no problem getting a table. They seated us at this little corner booth. We were given glasses of water and menus. Then someone came by and gave us the brunch menus, which is what we wanted in the first place. The brunch menus were on these separate little cards. The tablecloths and napkins were fabric yet the menus were cardstock. Whatever. I liked the atmosphere - it was fresh but quaint. For example, the old brick walls contrasted with the modern artwork hanging here and there. I couldn't exactly tell how big it was in here. It seemed like the dining room went back into another section, but we were seated right behind the hostess station so we couldn't tell. So all we got to see was the front part of the restaurant. At the very front side was a big bar and we could see down a bit of a hallway that I believe led to the kitchen. It didn't take us long to decide what we wanted. I ordered the Stuffed French Toast and Jeff got the Eggs Rancheros. While we were waiting we were served a bread basket with a plate of butter. The bread was good, but it was just your basic sourdough. The butter was cold and hard to spread on the bread. It wasn't a very exciting bread bowl, however, there were some crispy wedges in there that had baked cheese and sesame seeds on top. I tried it and it was alright but I definitely wasn't in the mood for that in the morning. As far as the other diners went, we didn't seem to fit in. It was a lot of older wealthy people who looked as if they came here every Sunday after church. Luckily we didn't have to wait very long for our food and we were pretty hungry. Both of our meals looked great. But they were both served on these big white plates that said Lindey's on the top rim. It sort of reminded me of Perkins, if you remember that place. Jeff said his breakfast (or brunch, sorry) was good, but not necessarily anything special, but the portion size was right. He finished it all. It was two eggs sunny side up over ham with sides of salsa, sour cream, refried beans and guacamole and it came with tortilla triangles. Honestly, it looked like something he could get anywhere else and he said it tasted as such. And for $12, it didn't seem like a good deal. My food was filling and rich but it was a real treat. I had six triangles of French toast, and between each pair of triangles was a mix of cream cheese, bananas pecans and cinnamon. It was topped with sliced strawberries and powdered sugar. Then two slices of bacon were laid on top and I had a tiny pitcher of syrup on the side. It was very good, but in all reality quite similar to things I've had at IHOP. But the quality was definitely better. I was happy with my brunch, but it was so rich and sweet that I couldn't eat all that much. My meal was about $9, which wasn't bad at all considering that I couldn't eat it all in one sitting. I had to get a box to take half of it home. We'll see how that holds up for tomorrow's breakfast. When one of the servers came to clear our table he also took my plate and boxed my leftovers for me in a little box and put it in a paper bag. Lindey's was a good experience but there was certainly nothing exceptional about it. I'm not sure if we'll be back. I think that if we are, we'll have to give lunch or dinner a try, but based on this experience we weren't too impressed. Maybe we had been spoiled by Bexley Monk the night before or maybe we just ordered the wrong meals. I'd give it a chance again, but I think for brunch I'll stick to cheap First Watch or delicious Mimi's. read more

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Used to eat at the bar 3 times per week. They killed it through the pandemic but since then, everything from food to the service has fallen off big time. Staff seems to turn over almost monthly and not being able to order to-go over the phone is an atrocity when I'm driving with my kids and can't pull over to order online. Your online ordering process is third world. Get it together. I get huffed at by some 15 year old every time I call. Good service goes a very long way and you've lost that entirely. For being a Columbus staple you really lost touch of what once made you a successful, sought after experience. Minus the patios ambiance you're going to get more for your money at many other restaurants in Columbus. read more

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Columbus. Delicious food in a classy atmosphere. The patio is lovely and mixed drinks are great!

This is not Sue Doody's restaurant any more. We have always enjoyed the ambiance, service and food at Lindey's, but today we had a very disappointing experience. Within our group we had the day's omelette, the spicy chicken sandwich, and the nutty chicken salad. The omelette looked like a premade slab of egg (Costco's??) with some ingredients inside and served lukewarm. The spicy chicken sandwich was dry and unappetizing, and the salads were huge with a lot of greens and dry chicken. This is not the quality we have seen in the past. I will give it 2 stars because the restaurant is still an inviting place with excellent service. But I think the quality of food at Chick-Fil-A and First Watch beats what we had today. read more

This is where your mom goes to brunch with her best friend on a Tuesday and they down a bottle of wine. Beautiful patio, great service, and birthday fun times! We didn't feel judged even though we were under dressed. Prices reasonable for such a swank locale. Delicious: Eggs benedict, Nut crusted salad, salmon salad, SPICY but unique bloody mary's, The post mortem chocolate dessert should be shared by more than four people. Chocolate to the max. Decent crime brûlée. Pretty bathroom. read more

The German Village culinary landmark was perfect. No surprise here- Lindey's always hits it out of the park! From the warm greeting and personal touch the evening is off and running in a grand way. The always upbeat and veteran mixologist, Mike Scott is now out from behind the bar and a part of the knowledge and ever-present management team. Mike works the floors w such a deft and sincere touch. The halibut and steak was perfectly cooked. Once again, the Bergdoll clan left pleased w the food, service and catching up w our Lindey's family. read more

Came here for date night. The ambiance was amazing... loved the interior. We had a great romantic date night dinner. Order the lobster bisque soup as an appetizer, Malbec wine, I ordered the chef special which was the Alaskan sea bass with snap peas, potatoes, tomato and yam... all cooked in a tasty savory sauce. Everything was season well, delicious and it was light and healthy not heavy but the portion was perfect. Everything tasted delicious I enjoyed that dish very much and was happy with it. My bf order the filet... it looked incredible. I had a bite and the steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. He enjoyed his steak very much as well. I would definitely order the steak next time if I didn't want a seafood option. We had a great meal and evening. It was perfect. read more

It was my first time at German Village and to Lindsey's. We see had lunch on the patio. They have such a beautiful patio. Our salmon was great. Patio was the best around. read more

Sitting on the porch of Lindey's is one of the perks of living in the German Village. We got the lamb with garlic mashed potatoes. Phenomenal food and service and a staple of Columbus. read more

#SmH I really wanted to like this place, but left disappointed. The atmosphere was classy, the location in German village is a beautiful backdrop, and the space is so well put together. Our party of three was seated promptly. Then it started to unravel from there. I think I remember the appetizer being good. The house Red recommendation was spot on, flavor forward with mild tannins. But bah, all three of our main course dishes came out cold. Meat, potatoes aux gratin, veggies. Two of us sent them back for reheating. One of the dishes returned with the meat warmed up, but not the potatoes. Mine came back cold. Huh? How does that happen? Service was slow; tracking someone down to grab a second wine was a distracting effort. No one really came by to check on us. Dessert was just ok. Sadly, this place is also expensive. When you know it's $$$ you do want to be wowed! You want everything to be on point, and they missed the mark. Maybe it was an off day. Maybe because it was raining? I'm not sure. There are too many great places in Columbus to experiment again. I don't think I will be heading back. read more

Everything about this night was just perfect!!!! Dinner with friends. We started at the bar for happy hour and moved over to grab dinner as well haha! We grubbed!! The crab cakes were delicious! The lamb was exquisite! The pasta was superb! The salad was fresh and the drinks went amazing with the food! Happy hour was a great deal too. Being obsessed with burrata lately, i had to order it and yes indeedy it was worth every cent!!! Gah i love burrata!! And calamari never fails hahaha i recommend this place as a date... it has dim lights by the bar or dinner with family works too :) read more

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Everything was delicious. I ordered a homestyle Amish chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and vegetables. It was very good. My wife ordered a filet which she said was also good and she specifically liked the mashed potatoes as well. We also ordered several appetizers. The best appetizer was the wings. They were fall off the bone good and like no other wings I have eaten. I would also recommend the succotash, which we ordered as an appetizer. The ambiance was nice and the restaurant was located in the classic German Village neighborhood. Overall, this is a must go if visiting Columbus. read more

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Lindey's was pretty good. There were things my husband and I liked and some we didn't. My husband and I came to Lindey's while on a business trip to Columbus and we wanted a small little date night. We went on Friday night and it was packed and we didn't have reservations so the wait was an hour. We sat at the bar for about 30 minutes then the hostess came and got us and said our table was ready. Not bad at all. We started off our night with wine at the bar. I was half way threw my wine and saw someone getting a chocolate martini and I just had to have one. I love chocolate martinis. Needless to say I didn't finish my wine. The wines and the martini were good. After some drinks, we were seated at our table. We started with a side Caesar salad. We also ordered Fried Calamari & Shrimp as an appetizer. The side salad was not good. I'm not sure if they put to much dressing or if the salad was pre made and the lettuce got soggy. The lettuce seemed to be wet and limp. The calamari & shrimp were good. The calamari were in strips. It was served with cocktail sauce & remoulade sauce. We were also brought a bread basket. The bread was descent but the crackers that come in the basket were actually pretty good. For dinner I ordered the Lobster & Shrimp Risotto and my husband ordered the Amish Chicken. My risotto was really good. The lobster and shrimp were cooked well, and the entire dish was seasoned well. My husband said his chicken was descent. He said it wasn't completely as tender as he would have liked and it wasn't seasoned great. Overall it was just good, but not great. The presentation of both dishes were good and made you just want to dive in. After dinner we ordered dessert, we ordered the White Chocolate Bread Pudding. It also had cherries or cranberries, I can't remember. It was ok. I have had better bread puddings. I took about 2 bites and was done. It had to many cherries/cranberries for the size that it was. The bread pudding was small and it just had to many berries. I guess I'm trying to say the proportion of bread to berries wasn't balanced to me. Overall, Lindey's was good and I would recommend it to others. I would go back and just not order the things that I didn't like. :) read more

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If I had to choose my last meal on earth, I would dine at Lindey's. They're not only the best steak house in town, but as you carve into the buttermilk sauce and into that savory​​ meat, they could possibly be the best on earth. German​ Village holds true to its reputation as the interior and ambiance​ of their vista comfort your skin. Lindey's is a perfect place for a date, a chance to wear your most daring dress and red lipstick​, or bowtie. Glasses clink and it can get filled with people but the crowd is so indulged in the food and dim lighting, it makes for an all-around​ special ​experience​ that everyone needs to try. read more

We went out for brunch and it was amazing!! The lobster bisque was one of the best I've ever tasted. The Lindsey's breakfast was amandine too with the perfectly cooked eggs and for fillet. The service was great and Chris took really good care of us. It is a pricy restaurant but definitely worth it to yo self! read more

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

An updated review if you haven't been there in a while - The updated design of the space is a really terrific, as the indoor dining rooms were growing a bit tired. Still the beautiful, NOLA inspired vibe but better. Gone are the sponge painted walls and in their place are beautiful, updated amenities including super comfortable bar stools. The lights on the tables add a special glow and old school charm. The menu has some new additions that are quite tasty. and the service remains tip top. In hopes that the team there might read this though, and asc a regular, I do have some notes! lol. I wish in the redesign they would have taken down the outdated, slightly pervy artwork (I know it was some of the family's collection and that some old timers love them, but they look cheap compared to the new design). And while I appreciate that the bread is now made in house, my friends and I all miss the sourdough! Finally, the original ceasar and potsticker recipes were better in my opinion. that said its good to see a place that has been around over a half century remain relevant rather than a kitchy throwback! It's still the place for Mother's Day, holidays, and just a weekend night out! read more

If you're looking for a clubby neighborhood chop house in Columbus, then make your way over to German Village and sit yourself down at Lindey's. Established in 1981, Lindey's makes you feel like you're in a midtown Manhattan steakhouse. The walls and ceiling are dark creating a cozy atmosphere. The long bar down the right side of the room is inviting with the back wall adorned by countless spirits including some choice bourbons and single malts. The unvarnished wood floors are creaky and understated. Simple white tablecloths and oversized silverware cover the small bistro-like tables. Lindey's menu is as large as the flavors that the menu choices deliver. Classic comfort food dishes are obvious and plentiful, including french onion soup, a wedge salad, steak frites and pork chops. We opted to start with the tuna tartare and the chopped salad. The tartare was comprised of yellowfin tuna in a ginger soy sauce with wasabi and a crouton. This dish hit the mark in flavor. The chopped salad was equally pleasing with a blend of green, applewood bacon, roquefort cheese, broccoli and cauliflower in a lemon vinaigrette. I could eat this salad for 7 days straight and never get tired of the experience. For entrees, we selected the rack of New Zealand lamb and the Chicken Piccata. The lamb is served with whipped garlic potatoes and crispy leeks in a demi-glace. It doesn't get much better than this. It takes me back to Saturday dinner at my grandparent's country club. I cans till taste the perfectly prepared lamb. And the chicken piccata was equally pleasing. Served in a lemony caper sauce with sauteed julienned vegetables, the chicken delivered on the taste. Our service was extremely attentive and the waiter had a solid knowledge of the menu. We were extremely please with Lindey's and would recommend this Columbus eatery for anyone looking for an impressive and intimate meal. read more

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Great service. Wonderful food. Fast valet. Loved the pre dinner crackers. Inside is reservation. Outside patio crowded

One of my favorite places in columbus, especially for any special occasion. The service from the moment you step through the front door is unparalleled. Haven't yet to try a dish that I didn't love after 3 visits. read more

Seriously lindeys.... Stop being so perfect. If someone from out of town came to columbus and I wanted to impress them, I would take them to lindeys. If you are lucky enough to get good weather and sit on the patio, DO IT, you will be very happy. Food/drinks.... Zero let downs. Boyfriend and I opted for the peach bellinis, OMG amazing. Then, the potstickers, which is our favorite appetizer to get anywhere and they were phenomenal.... Like unmatched to any other potstickers. He got the tri tip (sliced beef) sandwich w/ lobster bisque soup, which he loved and devoured. Said the bisque is the best he's ever had. Tri tip had a nice smokey applewood flavor - would definitely recommend. I got the salmon salad which was great but pretty simple, I probably wouldn't get it again next time, only because I wanna try something more lindeys exclusive/special. Anyway - needless to say, we are looking forward to coming back. Lunch is much more affordable FYI, incase their dinner menu prices have kept you from going. read more

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Simply amazing! We went as a group of 6 for the restaurant week menu and didn't get disappointed. Everything was flawless. read more

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I came to Lindey's for restaurant week after hearing rave reviews from my boss. I was not disappointed! We had dinner on the early side (5:15pm). Around 6pm, the restaurant was bustling. My dinner made me and my stomach very happy :) I ordered a sweet and smokey tomato soup, gnocchi with maple glazed sweet potatoes, and gingered Apple crisp. Yum! I was so full I immediately regretted wearing pants. (Should have stuck with the dress). Anyway....I need/would love to come back to Lindey's to experience the famous patio during the summer and fall. read more

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We get to Columbus once a year. To catch a football game. I'm sure there are lots of great restaurants. But we seem to always pick Lindey's for dinner. Nestled in the German Village, I enjoy restaurants that are part of a community. The building is architecturally interesting. There is a vibrant feel. And the food is fantastic. This time I had ribeye. We split a chopped salad and a creme brûlée. All was good and highly recommended. read more

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Beautiful setting. However, staff attitude makes you want to eat anywhere but at this restaurant.

We were expecting to overpay for a fancy but tiny meal, but that's not Lindey's at all. The patio is the kind of place you want to take your parents, and the service was good. Food was delicious and filling. Left very happy and that chocolate brownie dessert wow! read more

Lindey's is my go-to Sunday brunch spot for any family members who come to visit me in Columbus. The service is always excellent, friendly and prompt. The quality of dishes have never left me disappointed for the higher price you pay. The valet service is very convenient if you're not used to parking in the German Village area. I highly recommend having brunch on the patio garden around the back of the restaurant. It typically opens at 9:00am, but it's a good idea to wait by the gate 10-15min beforehand to get a seat. You won't regret it. It's absolutely gorgeous back there on summer days. My favorite menu item: Fried Chicken & Waffles - A big dish, easily sharable if you don't always have a huge appetite like I do. The cayenne butter puts it above the rest of the chicken & waffle plates I've had previously. Don't be worried, it's not spicy! read more

I would save date night here for appropriate weather on their patio, which is the eye candy. The inside is "meh" with way too many mirrors & unusually high coat hooks. As others have said, depending on what you get, & if you make it for happy hour, you could very well skate out on the cheaper side. My girl & I (well, just me) were not so lucky. It ended up being worth it, though. We started with the cheese board, farm board, some kind of board. It was really a tray with a few pieces of diff kinds of cheeses, sauces, tiny pickles, meat, & grain crisps of some sort. The truffle & the mustard sauces were good. Cheeses were ok, but unimpressive for the cost. While decent, I think we would've liked to have stuck with either salads or a diff app. Bread is served complimentary. It's plain bread with a square of frozen butter. The nearly frozen butter triggered my PTSD of ripped bread & tears of frustration from Cheesecake Factory's nearly frozen butter for their bread. At least that place had rye. Only the blandest of fine dining bread is served at Lindey's! The entree was the best part for both of us. I talked my insanely indecisive & beautiful girl into getting the filet mignon. She loved it! I got the duck breast dinner. While delicious, I'm pretty sure my duck was still quacking. It was the rarest I've ever eaten an animal. I would've much preferred it medium. As for the service, the person who took my reservation over the phone was nice, the host was nice, & the food runners were also nice. Our server was friendly enough, but we hardly ever saw her. I saw the other table's server probably 7x, while we waited unusually long times to maybe see our woman 3. 5/5 - would quack again read more

We had an absolutely amazing time eating dinner on the upper patio. Food, atmosphere and service were all incredible. It was my first time there and I can't wait to return. read more

Lindeys is hard to beat in terms of food, atmosphere, and ambiance. I only get steaks at certain places and Lindey's is one of them. The service is great. The only drawback is that parking can be a challenge if you bypass valet service, which they have. It is kind of pricey but worth every penny. read more

The food was excellent. Service was GREAT. An appetizer was comped for not being serviced with the rest of appetizers. Able to carry a conversation over dinner a plus. read more

This is definitely one of my top favorite restaurants of all time! Consistent quality is key here. I know I can order anything off of the menu from Happy Hour, Brunch or Dinner and it will be perfect. I'm a big fan of the eggs Benedict for brunch and the salmon or fish special for dinner. The menu changes frequently based on fresh seasonal ingredients. The atmosphere is casual, yet elegant. I don't care what anyone says, this is THE BEST PATIO in Columbus! Period! The outdoor bar is hopping and friendly, the fountain in the middle creates a soft feel to the space and the ferns and flowers make it a perfect spring/summer meal setting. Lindey's is a great place to host an event, knowing that everyone is going to enjoy the food makes this a sure choice. Creative menus, multiple rooms and settings, you just can't go wrong here. I consider myself very lucky to be able to walk to this quality of restaurant right in my neighborhood. German Village Proud :-) read more

The food was tasty. The calamari was extremely tender The bar service (Bill) was awesome. The key lime pie was quite yummy. I really enjoyed the atmosphere here and the service was good! I don't think food is necessarily worth another visit but it was good to finally see what all the fuss was about. Random: The bar seats were really comfortable :) I think this is pretty rare. Most bar seats are frail and woody but these were cushiony and stable. And I think they offer discounts at the bar during happy hour so seems like a win-win. read more

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Bummer. They ran out of beignets. I was looking forward to them. Blackberry balsamic fizz was refreshing...bot Sweet as i expected. Chicken and waffles were good. Fairly priced meal. Good but I wouldn't rush back. read more

This place checked all the boxes for us. Definitely the best patio atmosphere. Every menu item we ordered was tremendous. Our service was spectacular. This is our new go-to spot. Try the halibut and sit on the patio before it gets too cold out. We'll be back soon! read more

Had my daughter's bridal shower here and it was perfect! Amanda is excellent and ensured we were taken care of and had plenty of staff to accompany our guest. The food was wonderful and plenty for all. Thank you Lindey's for making this special day a pleasure! read more

If you're looking for a good piece of steak or seafood this is the place to go! The food was tasty and a bit expensive but you get what you pay for. The ambience is superb and the staff is friendly. It's a great place for date night or have dinner on a random day of the week to avoid the crowds. Valet is complementary so you don't have to worry about parking! read more

Lindeys was a little off this time around. The food just was not hitting the spot per usual. Lindeys is typically phenomenal to my tastebuds. They have excellent customer service and pricing is not over the top for lunch. Dinner might be a different story depending on what you order. The quality of food is good. Parking is a pain in the butt. There is valet to utilize. The restaurant is in an older building but has that vintage look to it. This place is very classy. Any other time, I would rate this place 5 stars. read more

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

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