So great! The moules frites were so tasty. My husband loved the steak frites. Our waiter was very helpful with wine selections to accompany our meals! Will definitely come back! read more

Bar, food and atmosphere are great, but the super uncomfortable chairs keep me away unless I absolutely have to be there for business. What a shame. read more

Walked away disappointed with our last visit and felt compelled to write a review. While the food was as good as it always was we were treated horribly by one particular bartender throughout the night and it left us with a sour taste. He boasted about having been with the restaurant for over a decade, was pompous, rolled his eyes on several occasions when we went to order more food, and then would turn to a "regular" next to us and his entire demeanor would change. The other female bartender was fantastic throughout. We've been to Lindey's on other occasions for regular dining and special events and had wonderful experiences, but if you're going to sit at the bar and you're not a regular, be prepared for a potentially rotten dining experience. read more

Thrilled to have eaten at Lindey's tonight. The patio area was beautiful. They have most definitely updated their menu. I had the trout and it was absolutely delicious. If you haven't been to Lindey's in a long time, time to check it out again! read more

The food was delicious. The service was not good. When we made reservations, we were asked if we were celebrating. It's our anniversary. Not sure why they even asked because it was never mentioned. When our food was delivered, our drinks were empty. We ate our entire meal with nothing to drink. We tried to flag down 3 employees. All of which blatantly ignored us. Someone finally came and filled our drinks but we were ready to go. 35 minutes later, we were finally able to get the bill paid and leave. Maybe just a bad night, but it kind of ruined a special night for us read more

Been to this place 10+ times always great food, patio and service until this last time.. The one gentlemen who is the manager was below 5star restaurant standards in terms of service and customer service.. Our waitress didn't make the experience any better either. I would say the food is OK but everything else gets a 1star from me this time. read more

I've been here on a number of occasions. The food is always outstanding and usually the service is. On this occasion - which was the Saturday before Mother's Day - the service was lackluster. My friend and I went during brunch. I had the brioche french toast and bacon. French toast came out warm (not hot), the bacon was good but extremely salty. My friend had a pasta dish that she raved about exceedingly. Since this was her first time she was not aware that the food was so fabulous here. The service, was less than stellar. I had to call for my server to get EVERY THING other than the bill. Since that was the 1st time that happened I will chalk it up to having a terrible server. By the way, they were not busy at all (inside). The outside was very busy, but my server was only inside. So it's not like he was being pushed & pulled in all directions. read more

I'm heartbroken to be writing this. My boyfriend and I went to Lindey's (my first visit, his first in a while) for restaurant week and had a lovely evening. While there, I noticed a table that seemed to have its own special little area. A chandelier over it, in a corner between the two big dining rooms. "How nice it would be to get that table one night.", I remarked. I thought about how I'd want to take my parents there sometime when they visit. So we booked it for tonight, to celebrate Valentine's day. The booking was done a couple weeks ago. They called to confirm two days ago. We called to confirm again this morning - I forgot exactly what time we were going. I drooled while reviewing the menu online, thought about what to wear. Everything was set. Until it wasn't. They called this afternoon to say we could no longer have the special table, reserved for 8pm. They said it was promised to somebody else and they just now realized it. They offered another table and an apology, and that was it. Then 20 minutes later, they called and said they moved the other customers.. but by then we were already upset, and had made a new reservation elsewhere. Not cool, Lindey's. I don't know if it was really an honest mistake or if someone more important wanted the table tonight - and if they had offered us free dinner or wine, I still would not be interested in returning. So bummed. read more

My partner (Michael) and I recently moved to Columbus from Palm Springs, CA, and because we had heard rave reviews about the place, we decided to dine there mid-week. We were both very disappointed with our dining experience. We visited the establishment on a Tuesday night and it was quite empty, which we thought would be a good thing, so we decided to sit at the indoor bar to have drinks and dinner. The bar had five or six people at it when we arrived, yet we almost had to beg to place our initial cocktail order. Once we placed the order, the bartender made my partners drink and served it, then he served several other folks at the bar before making my cocktail and serving it to me five minutes after Michael's drink - there was no apology and just plain strange! Once again, we had to wave the bartender down again to place the order for our second drink and then again to place our dinner order. We would possibly understand this scenario had they been busy, but it was just the opposite, because the bartender (one and only one) appeared to place priority on chatting it up with the wait staff rather than serve his paying customers. We were going to say something to a manager on our way out the door, but there was only a young hostess at the entrance for an extended period, so we threw in the towel and left in disgust. I then wrote them a note to summarize our experience and they replied to me with a two sentence response indicating that they can't please everyone and that they would pass my note around to the management team. In summary, the service was very poor, the food was mediocre, and we spent in excess of $120 for a crappy evening. The best experience of the evening was the valet parking, as the young men were very professional and attentive. read more

VERY DISAPPOINTING! Hubby and I came in last week during happy hour and sat in the bar. Hubby was very excited to bring me to this Columbus "landmark" since he used to work there in the mid-90s. We each got a glass of wine and ordered a couple appetizers. Our wine came reasonably quick. The appetizers took a little longer, but they were getting a bit busy. After the food runner dropped off our food, we saw NO ONE for 30 minutes. Our wine glasses were empty and several servers came by our table, but not one offered us more wine, water, dinner, etc. For a place with such a great reputation, this service (or lack thereof) is unacceptable. The manager apparently got wind of our displeasure and comped our wine/apps, but it would have been nicer had we enjoyed our experience and actually wanted to stay for dinner. read more

Pushy server who didn't want to give us the time of day after we didn't order booze, appetizers or dessert with our 11am brunch. Food was just OK. My father ordered his filet well done and my husband got it while my husband ordered his filet medium and my father got it. My mother asked for scrambled eggs and was given over easy. The waiter never came back to check on us, so we just ate our food as is. I had put the initial reservation in through OpenTable and kept getting auto-messages to make a review on their website. I was so disappointed in the restaurant that I finally did so and gave an honest, yet kind review. I was contacted by a restaurant manager with an apology and the promise of an "incentive" to return if I contacted him. I'm not sure why I'd want to return after my horrible experience, so I did not respond. I then received an email from the managing partner of the restaurant exclaiming "Nice job!" -- he had obviously accidentally selected "reply all" instead of simply "reply" to email his manager back. This response gave me the impression that he did not care about the type of service found in his restaurant; he only cared about his manager's ability to shut me up and offer me more of their horrible service and average food. I asked him who the "Nice Job!" was for (which was totally obvious), and then his snark came out. He told me that his manager had handled my issues extremely well and he was paying him a compliment for it. A true professional would have admitted the "reply all" error and left it at that. I told him that simply offering the customer more crappy service and food via an "incentive" is not the key to retaining customers. Heck, I didn't even expect a refund, just a true apology where the managing partner wasn't slapping his manager on the back and offering zero constructive criticism for a job horribly done. His reply back was that he was rescinding the "incentive" initially offered by the manager and that I was welcome to dine elsewhere. And that's exactly what I'll do. Take your "incentive" and shove it! If you like snooty service and average food, this place will rock your world. read more

Go for dinner- not for brunch My breakfast/lunch experiences have been solid 3 star affairs. Overpriced omelettes and mimosas, really nothing to write home about other than it being overly expensive. Dinner, on the other hand, is amazing. Dinner is a 6 and brunch is a 3. I had the Lobster bisque and Salmon Oscar- both of which are now culinary fantasies. Seriously, with every bite of bisque I found myself closer and closer to tears. Tears of joy because it was so delicious, and tears of sadness because I thought that my entrée would pale in comparison. I couldn't have been wronger.(yeah, I said wronger, wanna fight about it?) The Salmon Oscar was so perfectly done that I felt shamed for having raved about the Columbus Fish Market to friends. Served with spinach and potatoes I couldn't get enough and found a great despair overwhelming me when I realized I was nearing the last bite. As my girlfriend pulled the steak knife away from my wrist while chewing the last bite, I knew I had to spread the word. But enough about this amazing salmon... The decor outside (inside was off limits, for some reason- might not be normal, for brunch during the summer) was O.K. Not spectacular, not as beautiful as Barcelona, but not shabby. Inside is very classy, not extremely loud, no silly/crazy shit on the walls. You hear that restaurant industry??! Not everyone wants to see stop-signs and movie posters from the 80s while they eat! I'm over it! Gentleman: if you want to treat a lady (or guy for that matter) right, bring her here. I promise you'll get lucky... lucky as far as having a fantastic dinner goes, anything else is up to your date ;-) Our service was phenomenal, and has been no matter what time we come. It's pretty obvious these are professional servers and not college kids working for beer money.(and if they are, more power to them, they do a great job) Price- well, as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for" and here you get a lot. I mistakenly ordered a 75 dollar bottle of wine thinking it was 1/3 that price, but damn it was good. I would say a "cheap" night here for two could end at 50 bucks if you don't get alcohol/appetizers and you're a 15%er no matter how good the service is(shame on you!). Overall, 2 things keep me from giving Lindey's five stars- their brunch, and the price. If money is no object they come for dinner and expect five stars. If you're like me and your Friday expenditures dictate your Saturday night, save this place for a special occasion. And I mean REALLY special, because that's what you'll get. **BONUS INFORMATION** Look, I don't care how "hood" you are, or how "rough" you clam to be- take your damn ballcap off when you come to a nice restaurant. This isn't McDonalds and the dinner options don't have numbers next to them. Wear an IRONED dress shirt, tuck it in to some slacks (not jeans!) and take off those damn Nike Airs you've been rocking since 1999. A tie would be a nice touch, but hey, if you follow the first 4 suggestions, a tie would be extra credit. (unless said tie has a Looney Tunes character on it, in which case, negative points) read more

Lindey's is an older restaurat right in the heart of German Villiage. I came here tonight for dinner and sat in the restaurant next to the bar. Even though I was wearing jeans and tennis shoes I never got a second look from either the hostess or my waiter. As a maffer of fact that's exactly the outfit the guys a couple of tables away were wearing. And the service was great! Both that of my waiter(who I thought for a moment was the manager LOL) and the hostess. And the first thing I noticed was the free valet parking. That was super and certainly got my evening off to a great start. So anyway, on to the food. i started off with a bowl of onion soup. It had a dark broth and plenty of onions and tasted delicious. For my entree I had their linguine with clams and shrimp. Everything was cooked perfectly! And for dessert, I had their "bing cherry & croissant bread pudding.: This came with a small bowl of whipped cream and another bowl of banana dulce de leche. Whew, that was a mouthful. And I'll add this about the prices. They weren't any higher than many restaurants and quite a bit lower than many of the top shelf ones. And if I would have skipped the dessert and soup, I could have gotten out of there for under $20. But it was a great meal and I'll have to do it again real soon. read more

Out of towner from L.A. visiting family in Columbus and wanted to have a special last night together. We read lots of reviews and ended up making a reservation here. From start to finish this place was excellent. The ambiance was lovely (even with the distancing plexiglass) attentive service by all but especially Trevor, our waiter, who was so helpful and friendly. We were seated on time, great "special" cocktail list and recommendations by our server. We were all very pleased with our entree choices and we would not hesitate to return to this wonderful restaurant. We understand why this place is a Columbus favorite! read more

For me, Lindey's lived up to its hype! My husband and I decided to sit at the bar not knowing what to expect. Immediately we felt like we were back in NYC. With the copper bar, white table cloths, and vibrant characters: this place easily could have passed as an Upper East Side establishment. After taking in the scenery, we skimmed through their wine list. I was in the mood for Primitivo, my favorite kind of wine. They didn't have it, so we took a chance on a bottle of red Zinfandel from California and were very pleased! it was a fair 34 bucks. Since the wine was a success, we decided to have dinner there. The bartender suggested the Wedge Salad and the Hunan Pork Chops. I was leaning more towards pasta, but decided to trust him. Right he was! The wedge salad was crisp and creamy, while the Pork was tender and flavorful. We were on such a food high that we even ordered dessert. The Post Mortem is their hazelnut chocolate brownie with coffee ice cream and Kahlua hot fudge sauce. The description says it all:) If I had more money in the bank, I'd be a regular. However, I hear they have a fabulous happy hour and I'm eager to take advantage of it! read more

Lindy's is a very popular restaurant located in German village. Valet parking is available. The menu serves up quite a few selections for meat eaters and those who prefer a vegetarian Style meal. You can also sit at the bar and enjoy appetizers as well as light conversation with the staff members. read more

First off. If I had to put a credit card on file to reserve a room and had over 20 separate communications with the Event planner I expect to get what was discussed. To start my table was incorrect. I discussed having a long table that would fit all my guests when we arrived it was 3 small separate tables. I was running late and called ahead to have drinks served to my guests. When I got there the waiter told me every one was waiting on my to get there to order drinks. I was SO embarrassed because I was told by the event planner this was going to be handled. My MENU was WRONG! I specifically asked for Chicken on the menu and it was fish. I am not trying to get anyone fired but I knew I should of planned my event at a Cameron Mitchell restaurant I would of never had any of these customer service issues! On top of all that they didn't do anything "extra" to make me feel like my event mattered. I would of thought they would of comp'ed a drink since their was such a lack of communication and since a lot of things went wrong. NOTHING! I will never be back unfortunately. The older gentleman was very rude to my guests and even asked my guest how he would like his steak cooked he replied med-rare and he smiled and said it will come out medium. Why did he even ask then?! Just overall for the amount of $$ my guests and I paid was NOT worth the experience which is a shame because they have good food and a really cool building. read more

Overrated. Style: Trying too hard without the budget. Food: Good, but not great. Especially when you factor in the... Price: Ugh. I was very glad the bf was picking up the check that night!! Overall: Not my thing. Glad I finally tried it after hearing the name come up for years, now I know and I will not be back. I'm giving 3 stars instead of 2 because the poor, incompetent waiter did give me a rose at the end of the night (leftover from Valentines, but oh well) read more

In the heart of the German Village lies a gem; a gem that has withstood the test of time and a gem that continues to shine with the changing times. While opinions of Lindey's may vary from experience to experience, there is no doubt that the landmark restaurant has earned its 18 straight years on Columbus' "Best Of" list. From the ambiance to the mood to the service to the food, Lindey's is as close to "5-star" as "traditional American cuisine" gets.......mostly because it isn't that traditional at all. Originally making reservations for nine people at 6pm, our first obstacle occurred when one portion of the group canceled. 6 people instead of 9? No problem said the hostess via phone. Our second obstacle occurred when the Cavs/Celtics game went till 6:45. 6 people at 7:00? No problem. While Lindey's certainly wasn't jam packed, there were very few open tables and none of the open tables were large tables. Considering many of Columbus's "finest" restaurants are not even open on Sundays, it was excellent to have such accommodations made at the last minute, especially since this was a 10-years-post-freshman-year reunion and people were traveling from as far as 3 hours away to be there. As many of my dining companions were not familiar with gourmet dining, Lindey's was selected for its diverse 'eclectic-yet-familiar' menu, location, and shining reputation. While parking was a hassle (as always in the German Village,) no other aspect of Lindey's was disappointing in the least. On arrival we were seated immediately and our server, John B, provided menus, specials, and offered drinks. While other fancy places tend to ignore a table when wine isn't ordered, John was on his game throughout the evening and water was refilled rapidly, questions answered quickly, and recommendations were provided when asked. The bread server was top notch, as well, with bread refilled without asking when the basket ran out. Speaking of bread, the pairing of flat asiago and rosemary lavash with a crusty Italian was very Spago-esque, though the plain unsalted butter was a bit of a letdown compared to the amazing flavored butters of Rosendales and BoMa. The lavash was actually better than the version at Spago, which is saying something, while the Italian was relatively plain but plenty crusty. For appetizers, I selected the Ahi Tuna Tartare with wasabi and gaufrette potatoes and the Lobster bisque while two of my companions selected the French Onion soup and one chose the calamari and shrimp. The Calamari and shrimp was lightly fried and my friend said it was good while the French Onion got rave reviews from both of the people who ordered it. If the huge slab of perfectly toasted cheese was any indication, it looked amazing. The Ahi was pretty standard and though presented very nicely, the dish lacked avocado and was somewhat overseasoned. A huge complaint for me is when the Wasabi is placed directly on the tuna as opposed to on the side and Lindey's made this mistake which required discarding a few small pieces of tuna that were absolutely saturated. For $13.50 I'd not order this dish again, especially after tasting BoMa's offering....the best I've ever had. Where the Ahi lacked, the Lobster bisque more than compensated with an incredibly complex yet refined taste that didn't suffer from the overspicing mistake many restaurants make. The olive oil base was additionally refined compared to the traditional butter/cream standard and makes this one of the better bisques I've had in quite some time. Spagio's is the only other bisque in the city that I've tried which is on par. For our mains, two individuals selected the Classic Tournedoes of Beef over toasted brioche with bernaise sauce and garlic potatoes and all three raved the flavor. As I'm not a beef eater I did not indulge, but the presentation was gorgeous. Two others selected the pizza of the day, a delectably flavored and textured BBQ chicken with gorgonzola, oregano, caramelized onions, and peppers. With a perfect crispy crust, succulent chicken, and a tangy yet sweet sauce balanced with beautifully mellow cheese, the dish shined. At $13 the pizza was the steal of the menu and neither individual could finish which allowed me to taste a piece. Highly recommended, perhaps as a sharable appetizer....hey, its better and cheaper than the Ahi. My 5th companion selected the Portobello ravioli which, although small in portion, was presented nicely and smelled heavenly. For my main, I also went fungal and chose the Mushroom Wellington Portobellos wrapped in Puff Pastry with spinach, goat cheese, roasted peppers and tomatoe. The dish was beautifully presented, tasteful, and a perfect paradox of smooth/meaty, sweet/garlicky, and crispy/creamy. Everything about the dish worked and while I normally don't opt for the vegetarian option I can say that this dish was truly special ( full review here http://www.chowhound.com/topics/520839 ) read more

Finally got to visit Lindey's for burger and beer week. They are undergoing some serious remodeling right now so it's hard to say whether I got the full experience. My friend and I also came in pretty late, so the restaurant was nearly empty. Might also have detracted from the full experience. Our server was very straightforward, not shying away from steering us away from certain drinks, etc. I did like the ambiance, but thought it would look a little more intimate with dimmer lighting. Loved the cabaret walls though. All the art was consistent too. There were more dining areas than I expected from outside as well. Goes much further back. We had, obviously, the cheap ass burgers. It was really tasty. Salty (the streak dust??) and juicy, I enjoyed it but my friend thought it was maybe too salty. Having ordered my patty medium rare, I thought it worked well. My cocktail was delicious, and the whole menu looked great. Dessert was overpriced and lackluster. Places like Spaggio really do dessert right, and the bang for buck just wasn't here. Even with a six dollar burger, our meal was like $25 each. Also the server seemed to get annoyed with us having a genuine conversation with the food runner about his fancy tie knot. We were enjoying ourselves bro. read more

Hello my baby, hello my darlin', hello my ragtime gal... It's brunch time! One enters Lindey's and eyes the brasserie-style front parlor, replete with a gorgeous old bar and cabaret seating. One should hear French music, however on this visit we heard the mellow sounds of Peabo Bryson. A look around the dining room, we preferred bar seating but we were firmly assured there was "plenty of seating in the back." (Back of what?) The hostess led us to an uncomfortably positioned table in the middle of the back room. I pointed to a corner table and she obliged. We were about to high-tail it back to the bar seating, but damn Forest, here's the water man. The back space is a combination of a too-brightly lit gay bar, a Golden Corral banquet arena and a backstage dressing room. Spotlights o' plenty that bounce off mirrored walls, with rickety ol' antiquey chairs in desperate need of re-caning. I felt like Joel Gray was going to prance in flapping jazz hands. (Sigh). But, the menu looked awesome and we remained. Our server was very pleasant and quickly brought us our two ice teas. We ordered the Calamari & Shrimp App ($10) and she allowed us time to keep deliberating. Honestly, the menu was too much, which is good and bad. Nice for variety, not nice for slow orderers. My pal said to skip the Salmon Salad ($15) because it was lackluster on a previous visit. We settled on the Crab Louie Salad ($16) and the Pulled Chicken Sandwich with fries ($12). We received a piping hot basket of darn-fine bread and put our order in, mentioning we'd be sharing. My pal checked his hair in the in the wall as I recognized the mellow sounds of Roberta Flack's, "Killing Me Softly." Appropriate timing. Yeeish. Conjures up visions of a 70's bachelor pad replete with black leather Lazy Boys, terry cloth robes and Jovan Musk. The calamari/shrimp arrived and it's the best part of the meal. Tender, juicy, lightly breaded, good portion for two and yummy remoulade. Perfection. I opened my Yelp app to check in and scan other reviews. Another Yelper mentioned a similar distress - being scuttled off to the back room with the other yahoos. I made a mental note to check out the front room folks on our way out. Tails and taffeta, perhaps? Next came the entrees. Our server did us right, having split the two mains to two portions. A nice gesture since we hadn't specifically asked for this. I now have four plates in front of me: (1) residual calamari; (2) bread; (3) salad; and (4) sandwich. This is living. We dug in. Okay, so maybe next time I'll order the Tuna Nicoise; it is my all-time favorite salad after all. The Crab Louie was a weighted-down, soggy pile. The lump crab tasted fine as soon as it was pulled from the undertow and scraped clean. It was most likely prepared ahead and heavily tossed with (?) dressing. The Pulled Chicken was tender but overall the sandwich was just okay. I did love the brioche it was served on, though. The fries were yummy, served in those tres chic paper-cone-thinga-majiggys. So overall, just meh on the entrees. "Saturday in the Park" piped through the sound system when our check arrived. Seriously, who is listening to this sh*% besides Elliot Gould? When we passed through the snazzier front room, I couldn't identify any haute couture. Just an ensemble of smooth jazz enthusiasts dressed appropriately for 100-degree weather. High points: Calamari, unsogged lump crab, fries, bread basket, server, patio (during cooler weather). Low points: Overindulgent menu, salad preparation, seating, Muzak, all that jazz decor. Recos: Demo the back room, refocus the brunch menu and for the love of God, play any other music genres. read more

Oh, Lindey's. In the winter you beckon with your sophisticated comfort, and in the summer your patio sings the siren's song of sun-dappled martinis and apps. Among my friend group, Lindey's is a polarizing place. While some have sworn never to return (ahem, Caroline C.), still others find this the perfect destination for a special night out. Dinner or Brunch service seems to be the cause of this Great Divide, so I'll comment on the way I like Lindey's best: happy hour and dessert. Happy hour at the bar inside is a unique experience. The bartender, Michael, does a great job of keeping everybody tended, with enough interaction to make you feel welcome. You'll feel like a regular even if this is your first visit. Make no mistake, though, Lindey's has its true die hard regulars. You'll see the downtown crowd here, working their clients with cocktails, or the German Village social set going out to see and be seen. I like to take it all in. Not to be crass and talk about *money*, but where Lindey's may or may not be accessible to certain people for dinner, it certainly is for happy hour. With half price pours of beer, wine, and some cocktails, plus a wallet-friendly small plates menu, it is comparable to any happy hour in the city. I can stop by here on my walk home from work, get a glass of wine and a small plate for less than I could go to the grocery store and cook myself a decent dinner. I'm serious. I can perch on my stool and eavesdrop on everybody while nomming on amazing sliders or calamari, sipping a malbec, for under $12. And, since I have to walk by Lindey's every time I'm walking *anywhere*, this is very tempting. I've been walking from points farther north or west, and stopped in just to break up the commute. If not for happy hour, I love to pop in for dessert. Usually I'll have a dinner guest over to my place for a homecooked meal, and then we always have the option to walk down the block to Lindey's "just for dessert" (and dessert cocktails). It's another way to sneak in a little bit of neighborhood flavor, upper crust people-watching, and general air of "specialness" without having to make a giant financial commitment out of it. read more

Having never lived in Columbus, I've still been to Lindey's a fair amount of times. My best friend's family introduced me to Lindey's several years back and we had a number of great dinners there. I had never been for lunch and when the opportunity came to visit Columbus with a free Saturday afternoon, I suggested that we look here. Admittedly, I hadn't eaten at Lindey's in over 7 years and had only had dinner, so I made the brunch reservation with mild trepidation. However, there was zero need for any anxiety. Our brunch meal was superb. Our entire group was raving about the meal all weekend long. We shared mussels and potstickers for apps and all enjoyed a range of cocktails, each crafted to excellence. The calvados old fashioned was a particular highlight for me -- just sweet enough to balance the warmth and strength of the spirit. Our entrees were equally on point, with our group sampling from the Eggs Lindey's, the Huevos Rancheros, the burger, and the Crab and Eggs. Each tasting great and portioned appropriately for hungry brunch group. Brunch prices are moderate and we all felt that we'd gotten a pretty great meal for a good value. read more

So, let's talk. This place is supposed to be one of the best in Columbus. Hmmm. Well, it is a place to see and be seen, for sure. As for the rave reviews, I think not, at least so far. Let me tell you what's great: the fellow who parks your car wearing shorts in the dead of winter. And the bartenders, who love their patrons and who take a deep breath and sigh deeply when a visitor runs in and asks where Thurman's is. I know they have a shotgun behind the counter. Seriously, though, the staff is awesome and they are involved in the German Village landscape, which is laudable, BUT, unfortunately, the food is mediocre. Perhaps they are resting on their reviews, but I have been unimpressed. Middle of the road everything. Even the lettuce wedge, which is spankily deconstructed makes me weep with disappointment. They have some good tacos on the app menu, but entrees are, to the one, uninspiring. Not gonna say Applebee's, but you get my drift, KWIM? Don't wanna disrespect this place. Good date nite spot, but, unfortunately, get a cocktail and some bar food and go somewhere else. Tip the valet fellas well, they look out for your ride like it was your own. read more

If you could wrap a karate belt around Lindey's gorgeous, brick facade, it would be with a black belt 10th: it's truly a master in its class. Whether you come for a lavish meal with a group of ten, or to cajole with the business professionals that flock to the bar on any given night, Lindey's is a remarkable experience. Day after day, a brilliantly simple and charming vision is executed: learn what a customer really wants, institute effective modes of delivery, and make "raving fan service" a constant feature--not just another program of the month. Come here more than a few times, and there's a good chance you'll be greeted by name. Come here once, and you'll be treated like a regular. Lindey's excels in all areas of a dining experience. It's ambiance rivals any upscale eatery in upper Manhattan. The menu spans from casual to exquisite. Last (and something I will praise most), the service is flawless. I tend to write seasonal reviews, so I will briefly mention that this place has, hands-down, the best outdoor dining and bar area in Columbus (and multiple accolades/awards to show for it...). Be sure to check the wine list, and go with your server or bartender's advice on wines. read more

Great food and ambiance, but quite understaffed. THE FOOD My wife had the angel hair with a spicy cream sauce, and they graciously substituted portabella for shrimp. It was fantastic - the mushrooms were tender and juicy, the pasta was perfect al dente and the sauce was to die for. I had the Shrimp/Calamari appetizer. The batter was not too heavy or over done, and the meat was perfectly succulent. Compliments to the kitchen on both counts. The wine by the glass selection was decent (not fantastic), as was the bourbon selection. They lose points for poor beer knowledge, and there were only 4 beers on tap. The IPA and Tripel were being served in chilled glasses of the wrong shape....tsk,tsk. THE ATMOSPHERE I love it. Think of a french brasserie....from the decor to the bustling and lively energy. THE SERVICE Huge drop in points here. The staff were all very friendly and courteous. But they were definitely understaffed, it takes for ever to get any attention. But they were all busy doing chores, I'm guessing the owners are trying to squeeze by with a smaller crew, and pocket a few more bucks for themselves. read more

Food was amazing. Service was amazing..... so unbelievably loud that I don't even know how I was able to sit there and eat and enjoy my food. Very disappointing that management would Seat a party this big beside us without putting them somewhere in the corner or by themselves when they would not bother the rest of the restaurant. I don't know if I could ever go back there again knowing that that's how their management handles their seating of patrons. Very disappointing her place of this caliber read more

You wanna feel fancy for a night? Get here for happy hour. From 4:30 - 6:30 PM you will be surrounded by half price wine, beer, cocktails, and bar menu items! Their cocktails here are delicious, and normally between $9-11 a drink. I had a pear vodka and St. Germain martini that I could probably drink forever. They have a great selection of bar menu items, including a generously sized margarita flatbread pizza that was really tasty. The pot stickers were more like an eggroll than a dumpling, as they were in a fried wonton wrapper, but still really good. Also, let's talk about the venue. This place is very nice inside, with a lot of hardwood and a super stylish and clean bathroom! Have you seen the patio here?? It's beautiful, and even has an outdoor bar and a fountain! It filled up around 6pm, and got a bit loud, which was probably the only downside. Our servers and all of the staff that I encountered were very friendly and helpful, and didn't seem to mind that we were obviously a bunch of hooligans that were there for the happy hour prices. There were a lot of nicely dressed people in suits. Get here for happy hour and dine like a king for a pauper's price! read more

My cousin took me to Lindey's for brunch when I was visiting her in Columbus. If you go, you'll definitely need a reservation. The place was packed (as to be expected on a Sunday morning/early afternoon). It's a classy looking joint with amazing food. I will make plans to visit Columbus soon just so I can check out Lindy's again for dinner or brunch. read more

I hate giving you two stars Lindey's because it feels like you deserve so much more even on a bad day but two stars means "Meh. I've experienced better." and that pretty much sums it up . . . Disappointed on my last visit, went there for a birthday lunch, brought family from Europe, talked it up. No rose wines on the menu, not even a white zinfandel (which we would not have ordered regardless). What's the point of a beautiful patio without a good rose? Then we order a Pinot Noir, they don't have the right one and substitute another one without really asking. The staff is gracious as usual, not on point. The restaurant is as beautiful as we all know it to be. The food was good. Who ever is in charge of the wine program needs to be talked to. Very seriously. Like, "you don't know what you are doing and did you lie on your resume?" type of a conversation. read more

Lindey's - I really wanted to love you, but much to my chagrin - I can't and it left me being very salty toward the restaurant. I made reservations for a late lunch during Restaurant Week and verified that we could order from the priced fix menu. I inquired about the menu and was told by the waitress that they couldn't serve off the Restaurant Week menu until 3 or 3:30pm. Ok - no problem, I have wanted to try their food forever so we would order off of their regular lunch menu. Started with Calamari & Shrimp Fritto Misto - 4 Stars (light on the shrimp). My sister had Lobster Bisque Cup and I had a Bowl - would give it 3 Stars (a little heavy and lobster was barely there). I ordered a Chopped Salad to round out my meal and; yes, another mishap - the lettuce came out brown (returned to sender and adjusted off bill) - 0 Stars. My Sis enjoyed her New Yorker - as she stated "like most deli sandwiches - 3 Stars. Waitress above par - I know she felt bad regarding the lunch - 4.5 Stars. Last, but not least - I kept " telling my Sis " that I keep seeing my car drive back and forth on Mohawk St" ( they have free valet parking) - she just laughed and advised "there are many cars like yours". Well, much to my surprise the waitress brought me my keys when she brought the bill and stated "your car is parked out front". I was a bit confused - since I hadn't turned in my valet parking ticket. We paid the bill and left a sizeable tip to the server. We ventured outside to the car - where a sign was posted valet not on duty - glad I didn't get towed :) and my gas gauge was down 1/8 of tank from when I entered the restaurant. All said and done, I will never forget my first (and most likely last) visit to Lindey's. read more

Lindsey's as a super chill atmosphere, the food was delicious and the portions were great! The only thing I would say was it took a long time for our food to come out, there were only 2 of us, it was a Tuesday, they weren't too busy, it took us 35 min to get food. read more

I've only been to Lindey's during Restaurant Week so perhaps I would have had a better experience on a slower night but after two visits, I'm rather disappointed. The first time I went was for last year's RW and the food was very good. I had the pork belly, scallops, and creme brulee. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasted delicious. However, the service left a lot of be desired. Very slow and inattentive. But since the food was amazing, I let it slide and was willing to give it another try this year. This year, I ordered the poutine, duck, and post mortem dessert. The poutine was fine: the fries were yummy and crispy but the gravy was a little thin. I wish I had ordered the mussels diavolo which a few people at my table did. Huge portion and the spicy sauce was great. As for the entree, I didn't enjoy the duck at all. I had ordered it medium and it came rare. The waiter offered to take it back but at that point, I didn't want to wait forever for a new one. I found the duck to be too salty, the dried swiss chard (or whatever you call that preparation) also salty and a bit strange, and the butternut squash farro uninspired. Overall, unenjoyable dish. As for dessert, the coffee ice cream was delicious but the brownie was dry and hard. Luckily, it was much more appetizing than the creme brulee some of my friends got. It was inedible and no one finished it. Instead of being light and creamy as it was the year before, the dessert was thick/dense and the consistency of flan. Maybe it was their special way of preparing it but no one was a fan. On the plus side, service was better (not perfect but better) this year. Although there was a slightly rude busboy and some gratuitous gratuity (automatically 20% for large parties and I would've been accidentally overcharged on that tip had I not caught a billing error), at least our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Overall, BLEH. Maybe I need to come back when it's not restaurant week but I don't think it's worth my time. read more

Do you ever say to yourself, I would like to have a really nice and classy dinner but want it to also be amazing quality? If you do, come to Lindey's. Yes, we did come here for restaurant week but this place is worth every penny. We have come here once before and were equally impressed. I'm not going to go into specifics about what we ordered since it is not on the regular menu, but guys this stuff is terrific! Everything is prepared so well and the flavors are well thought out. If I am paying upwards of $100 for two of us I want the whole dinner to be an experience. This place delivers! Ps - they offer complimentary valet!! read more

Happy hour is Monday-Friday 4:30-6:30, and I still highly recommend going during happy hour for drinks. But Lindey's is not a good option if you have dietary restrictions. I am a vegan, and went with coworkers for lunch. I had to order off the menu and just ask for a vegetable salad - no dairy or meat. The salad was good, but when the bill came, the charge was $15, the same as the most expensive salads on the menu. I was highly disappointed in the outrageous pricing for a significantly less-expensive-to-prepare meal. The general response at the table was that the meals were a bit overpriced, but my vegetable salad was particularly so. Beware if you have dietary restrictions, and I would advise dining elsewhere. read more

My Husband and myself chose Lindey's as a date night dinner before attending a show at the Palace Theater on a Saturday night. We had never been before but have been wanting to make a visit for quite awhile now. We made a reservation for 5:30 p.m. We showed up about 5 minutes early and were seated right away. We were taken to the room farthest back, which was filled with mostly couples and a few larger parties. It was a really nice date ambiance. (I will say after being there for about an hour it started to get REALLY loud, as the room filled up. We didn't mind but some people on a date for the first time just might.) We were brought waters right away. Our waitress came over, introduced herself, told us the specials for the evening and let us have a few minutes to look over the drink menu. I ended up ordering a Flower Barrel ($12) and my Husband ordered the the Jackie O's seasonal beer ($6.50). The Flower Barrel was just as I expected and the Husband was a little disappointed in the beer. He is just not a fan of a lot of hops and this was the beer on tap with the least amount but he still said it was a little too much. He did finish it and this was in no way the restaurant's fault, just personal preference. I ended up ordering a cup of the Mushroom Soup ($4.75) that the waitress talked up, as it was a special for the evening. It did not disappoint. Very flavorful and came out piping hot. I just wish it had been a little bigger. (and I wish I had taken a picture of it to share here.) My Husband ended up ordering the Steak Frites ($28) after debating between that and the Risotto. He was VERY happy with the Steak and how it was cooked (medium, as he requested) and the Bistro Fries were delicious. I stole 2 or 3 for myself. I ordered the Strozzapreti (with no meat) ($15) and it was just as delicious. Very full of flavor. I would recommend it to anyone who loves pasta, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms. We ordered the Bananas Foster for dessert. ($8) Bananas Foster is our favorite dessert and it was good. It wasn't great but it wasn't close to bad and we did eat it all. I don't know what was off to me about it (maybe the way it was in the glass/presented?) but it was just fine. We would try another dessert the next time we visit. Staff was fantastic, our waitress was great. (I wish I would have remembered her name.) Ambiance was perfect for a date night, at the beginning. (we have a 1 1/2 year old and don't get much "us" time these days.) We would definitely recommend Lindey's and plan on returning as soon as we can. read more

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I took my daughter here as she appreciates unique chef prepared dishes like I do. Even amid the epidemic, service was top notch as usual. I got the salmon with Brussels and carrots, it was perfect, she got risotto with seafood and loved it, we split a salad with a beautiful variety of vegetables, cheese and a light refreshing dressing, which they divided on separate plates for us in the kitchen. Finally we split the bread pudding- divine! It was an enjoyable evening- great food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. Can't wait to go back again. read more

I have never had a bad experience at Lindey's- ever. The service is top notch every single time and the food is fabulous!! Was there this week for dinner and had the lobster shrimp risotto. It was heavenly! A bit of limoncello for dessert - wonderful. read more

5 stars for food. 3 stars for service. I had a business lunch at Lindey's this week and was excited to finally experience the German Village gem. The atmosphere is very Old World with exposed brick, high ceilings and dark wood. The food is truly the focus of the experience. We ordered fried calamari as an appetizer. It was cooked perfectly. I ordered the Lobster Bisque-- which was the best soup I've had since dining at the French Market. For a main dish, I had the winter Brussels sprout salad with goat cheese. It was incredible. Service was just fair. I ordered hot tea, and yo would have thought it was the first time our waitress had ever served a hot beverage. She didn't offer me the list at first and just said, "we have a lot of teas but most people go with Earl Gray". When I mentioned I wanted a fruit herbal, she did bring the menu. When she brought my water, it just was messy. She was OK-- but for a high end lunch place, I expected more. read more

Lindey's provided a truly enjoyable experience. Food was excellent and the service and atmosphere were awesome. You can't go wrong dining at Lindey's. read more