One of my go to rooftop spots in the short north is Stories On High! It's perfect for a date night, drink with friends or a night out, and has some of the best Columbus skyline views in the city! The atmosphere is chic & you're bound to have a great time when you visit! Every drink I've had here is well thought out & carefully crafted. They update their menu to keep things fresh, so there's tons of opportunity to try something new! The food is fire too! There are tons of delicious small plates & shareables with Asian flair. The seafood is incredibly fresh & they have some awesome sweet treats! Be sure to give them a try! read more

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The ambiance is beautiful, and it's a great spot for drinks. The food, however, was pretty mediocre. We did the Omakase experience, and it was just okay. For $90 per person, I was surprised they served miso soup that tasted like something you'd get at Benihana. Even more disappointing was the main course: teriyaki chicken. For an Omakase experience at that price point, I expected something much more creative and elevated. Honestly, I've had better teriyaki chicken from Panda Express. When Panda Express is winning the teriyaki chicken battle against a $90 Omakase, we've got a problem! The standout dish was the lobster skewers--they were excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, I'd come back for the cocktails and atmosphere, but not for the food. read more

Beautiful atmosphere but overrated. The manager is great and the drinks are decent, but the food was underwhelming. I prefer FYR on the ground floor in the same building read more

Great experience at stories on high a few weeks back. Came with a friend from out of town who suggested it. I didn't even realize it was there! No reservation but we were able to get a table on a Thursday. Nice cocktail selection, prices are a bit high but I think a lot of cocktail places in Columbus are a bit steep. Their menu was themed for the furry convention that was going on which was pretty fun and cute. We got some food, which are all pretty small, more like apps and tapas to share. My friend got the confit wings, and I got the lions mane mushrooms. They were delicious, if not just a bit expensive. So the food and drinks I'd say were 4-stars, but the view, ambiance and service were all excellent. Definitely worth checking out and enjoying a fancy night out. read more

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Expensive, but worth it. Small plates and unique cocktails were second only to the views of the city. So many good places in Columbus, this is a once a year stop for me during my travels to state capital! read more

Excellent bar located on the 28th floor of the Hilton. This place has an amazing view of the city, an outdoor terrace and some decent cocktails! Highly recommended for this entertaining clients and/or wanting some scenic nighttime views! read more

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Amazing views AND amazing food/drink. Prices were super reasonable for a rooftop restaurant. Food was modern Japanese and bartenders are experienced mixologists. You can't beat the views no matter where you sit. read more

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Came in on Halloween to check out the view and for a quick drink. We were helped quickly and really enjoyed our drinks! Keep in mind this is a pricier than average bar but considering it's in a hotel and is a rooftop with an awesome view we would still say the value is worth it. There was also a DJ by the dining area and overall this seemed like a great place to network. Hopefully next time we can make it up for sunset! read more

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Beautiful views, fantastic cocktails and delicious food. Jenna was our waitress and she nailed it on every recommendation.

Location: top floor of 402 Tower, 402 N High Street, Columbus Ohio The view alone is worth the 5-star rating. This is a must. We took our chances arriving without reservation at opening on Saturday to have a pre-dinner cocktail. The staff is friendly and the cocktails inventive. We stayed for 2 cocktails and enjoyed every sip and minute. There is a nice menu to order a snack also. read more

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Came in for drinks and food! The drinks are wonderful! The view was amazing too! We did get hungry for food, but it was very small options (tapas style). I think we enjoyed the drinks and the view. The service was also excellent! read more

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Yeah what a vibe for sure - and dare I say nothing like this in all of Columbus . The view, I mean the view is unmatched, the feng shui is so fitting and the service was great! Cocktails hit the spot - I would like to see a small vegan offering here, I feel like this is the type of spot that can pull that off with great success! read more

Arrived in for a later dinner after a long day of travel. Stories has an amazing view of the city from the 28th floor. Menu items had an Asian flair and service was great. The Lion's Maine mushrooms with black garlic sauce and Edamame & Shoshito peppers were delicious, vegan and gluten free. The Unshakled red blend wine was great too! I really enjoyed this meal! read more

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Came to Columbus for a conference. We visited Stories after a Clippers game. Great vibes and view.

Don't skip out on Stories on High. On the first glance, one might think its a simple hotel bar. That would be incredibly wrong. Instead, there is a great ambiance, an excellent view of the city, and a combo indoor/outdoor area that is perfect for all seasons. The staff is incredible, thoughtful, kind, and focused. We may have went more than once and always had a positive experience. The food and drinks were equally good - we tried so many things and the hands-down favorite were the sliders. They aren't huge, so if you're hungry these will only be a snack, but I promise, it's a great snack. Can't wait to go back! read more

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It is beautiful bar if you're looking for a special treat. The views are beautiful at sunset and they have additional patios for different views of the city. We enjoyed their drinks and NA options. We ordered the steak frites and spicy tuna apps. I'd recommend asking for fresh wasabi - makes the flavors really pop. We had a miscommunication with the orders with an onion allergy. They all had chives which my partner wasn't able to eat, but the staff was accommodating and comped it for us. The steak frites was a good tartar, but it's not my preference. It's a bit heavy with the hash brown and over salted for my taste. It could use something acidic to balance. read more

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Food was amazing. Loved the ambience. Skyline view is amazing. I really liked the service and was very friendly. I really liked the spicy margarita. Worth it. I will definitely recommend it to my friends. read more

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Nothing but good things to say about Stories on High! The experience was delightful, with amazing views of downtown Columbus and the Short North. The service was friendly, and all the food was fantastic. I definitely recommend ordering a variety to share and the Chicken Bites and Sliders were my favorite. I made a reservation via OpenTable, and four of us met up for dinner. We were seated by the window, which made the evening even more special. For Dinner, the four of us enjoyed: -Asparagus Skewers ($7): Miso, mustard, and pickle juice sauce -Duck Skewers ($16): Orange hoisin sauce, corn flakes, togarashi, and cilantro -Spinach and Artichoke Wontons ($8): Grain mustard soy sauce -Wagyu Spring Roll ($12): Japanese hot honey mustard sauce -Steak Frites ($15): Wagyu tartar, ponzu sauce, caviar, on a hash brown -Brined Fried Chicken Bites ($12): Chicken thigh, comeback sauce, and smashed cucumber salad -Maguro ($20): Sashimi (tuna) -Beef Sliders ($12): Wagyu, kimchi, cheddar, Asian dressing, on Hawaiian rolls -BBQ PORK BAO ($12) -Hoisin BBQ Sauce, House Smoked Pork Shoulder, on Carter's Steam Bao Buns Every dish was delicious, with thoughtful flavors and loved the presentation. I highly recommend for the food, service, and stunning views and can't wait to come back. Learn more and you can check out their drink and food menus at www.storiesonhigh.com. read more

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Wow! I need to just say WOW to this place. What a vibe! It was a movie. I went with a group of 9 dudes, no ladies, and they were able to get us a nice table. They served us water and timely no less. They served us tasty drinks. Might I say- the view was spectacular! I really enjoyed and recommend Stories on High for anyone looking for somewhere to bring 9 guys to. read more

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I experienced the most excellent customer service from the front of house to our server. We're staying in the hotel and staff suggested we go up and give Stories a look. We opted for dessert first and then a few appetizers. I ordered the raspberry cheesecake, it came out resembling a fortune cookie which immediately made me smile. It wasn't anything special but was good. The waygu spring rolls were honestly disappointing, the meat was tender but lacked flavor; the honey mustard dipping sauce was delicious. The spinach artichoke wontons tasted like something from the Trader Joe's freezer section but again the dipping sauce was the highlight. I recommend going for the view if you aren't staying in the hotel as the view is top tier. read more

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The sliders were great. The asparagus was so good we ordered two. The cocktails were delicious. Excellent service Beautiful views all around read more

Oh what a delightful night we had. First time last night and we were very very impressed. The ambiance was unbelievable. It's set on 28th floor. The unbelievable view was breathtaking. We sat close to the window. When you make reservations they asked for credit card which is fine. We got $20 discount in valet parking. Paid $10 in downtown. It's at the roof of Hilton. We had wings for appetizers during restaurant week. It's was so crispy. We had 6 wings each. The main entrees were beef Bulgoki and chicken teriyaki with special rice. We both loved our orders. Perfect portions and we added lobster tail sticks since it's part of anniversary menu. Pretty good for $18. Well seasoned and grilled perfectly. Had fortune cookie cheesecake for desserts and nice presentation. Overall this is probably the best resto we've been during RW. If you join next time I told my wife to come 2x or 3x within a week. Yes that good. I will book a little later like 9 pm or so for better ambiance and lighting . I'm sure it's gorgeous plus music starts at 8pm. See you next time. read more

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Stories on High has an amazing ambiance. The low lighting, candle lit table, and panoramic view gives upscale date night. If you want to be seated by the window for a better view, you have to make a reservation, but you'll have to put a card down and will be charged if you don't make it. Service here was solid. Our waitress was very nice and took care of us. She knew when to come check on us and when to leave us be. For the most part, the food here was really good. The scallop crudo was bright and had excellent complimentary flavors. The fried pork belly in the guacamole was really good. I liked how they paired it with crispy wonton chips. The chicken skewers were ok, not super exciting. I also splurged on the Wagyu nigiri with shaved truffle and the salmon nigiri. They did not skimp out on the truffle, but based on the marbling and texture of the beef, I doubt it was Japanese A5 Wagyu. Though, that was not claimed. It only said Wagyu nigiri. Lastly, the salmon tasted a little fishy to me. Luckily, I didn't have any issues after. Overall, the vibes were great. I'd come back for the views, drinks, and small plates, but maybe not the sushi. read more

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The host was great! Loved her. The food is super duper mid. The bulgogi bowl was not even the traditional thin sliced bulgogi cut of meat and the sauce was sorely lacking! Both in quantity and taste. The drinks are okay, pricy for Ohio I guess but I'm used to it being from Cali (not a flex, more of a shame). The restaurant itself is a beautiful space, very elegant but also an upbeat/chill vibe. Music was pretty cute. The rooftop was really pretty and overall a nice vibe. Only giving 2 stars b/c the food was cold as hell when it came out and it wasn't even good nor was it prepared correctly. Also, the service was kind of shitty. There were hella servers they just never seemed to make it out to the rooftop patio for some reason or another. Anyways, go for the vibes and the view if you dare. read more

I'm happy to update my review for Stories on High. After my first not so great visit, the general manager reached out and asked if we would be willing to come back and give them another shot. I was a little hesitant but agreed. I'm so glad our second time there was so much better than the first. We decided to sit on the patio and enjoy one of the last few nice nights before it becomes unbearably cold. Our waiter was attentive, we got our drinks and food fairly quick. I decided to stay away from the chicken this time and instead got the spring rolls, wagyu skewers, duck skewers, and artichoke wantons. My favorite was the wantons, followed by the spring rolls and skewers. All in all I'm glad we went back and the experience this time was great. read more

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Drinks were great, food was excellent, service was impeccable. The bartenders were attentive and talkative, and the food came out quick and fresh. Definitely gets busy around 6 pm but we were fortunate to grab a bar seat. Views are great and there are no TVs in the restaurant which is refreshing as well. read more

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Vibes in this cocktail bar are electric. It's the perfect location and the view is unreal. Had 5 different cocktails between our group. Some great, some good, some okay. I love blue cheese olives so having a dirty martini but no blue cheese olives is sacrilegious read more

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I want to love this place. Great views, yummy small plates, but what I wouldn't give for a napkin with my food and a refill. Maybe they were shorted staffed? Unfortunately the service was not on point. Served my dinner with no napkin or silverware. I would have ordered another drink but they never came back. Literally walked by me and my empty glass with no acknowledgement. Hopefully it was just an off night. read more

You can't beat the sunset views from Stories on High! Reserve a high top by the bar, you'll have unobstructed views. The patio is going to be beautiful in the summer, but the indoor area is spacious. If you're not staying at the hotel, there's still plenty of nearby garages to park at. The menu is Japanese fusion style tapas, I couldn't recommend the wagyu sliders more! Portion sizes are small, but it's ideal for ordering multiple plates. We also opted for the fortune cookie cheesecake for dessert and I honestly wish I go back to ask for the recipe, it was that good! This is a great spot for a girls night out or a date night! read more

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Great little cocktail bar. We didn't get any food, but enjoyed a cocktail with the awesome view of downtown Columbus. Service was great and drinks suggestions were wonderful. read more

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Rooftop bar on the 28th floor! Great views! Creative cocktails and small plates. We had wagyu skirt steak skewers, duck skewers, sliders, and spinach & artichoke wontons. All were delicious and expertly made! Our server gave great advice on cocktails and food and the manager is a sakē expert and gave invaluable sake-food pairing advice. Oh and the dessert! We had a New York cheesecake with a giant wonton top - see the pics - delicious! read more

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Great ambiance and unique cocktails. Some of their specialties weren't quite to my taste, but appreciate the inventiveness of the beverage director. Even though the place wasn't close to full, even though we asked and had a reservation, we couldn't get a table close to the windows. I was a little annoyed at this, but given it's likely what everyone wants, I would just ensure it's part of your reservation. read more

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Great ambiance, fast & top tier customer service. I highly recommend their sliders and the spicy tuna. Lots of drink options- I went with one of their nonalcoholic options this time. We spent about $52 for two drinks and two appetizers. Not including tip. Definitely recommend making reservations before hand to avoid being disappointed. I also, suggest going during golden hour to catch the sunset! read more

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Fancy bar! Fancy drinks and appetizers! Everything tasted fantastic! I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Amazing experience all the way around. The views from the top of the Hilton are spectacular, with nearly 360 degrees. When we were here the service was exceptional and our waiter was very attentive. He gave us great recommendations for appetizers, and we selected four - beef and chicken yakitori, ceviche, and spinach/artichoke wontons. Everything was delicious! Our drinks really stood out as well. They were healthy pours and made very well. So well in fact, two each were all we needed. This was my first time here and I've got to say it's my new favorite rooftop bar in Columbus. read more

For my birthday celebration I was craving a city vibe with a good view and thought this was a great option for that! It's also mostly indoors so not too cold at night while there is also an outdoor area if you want to enjoy the breeze as well. Their complementary valet service was nice since finding parking is not the easiest downtown. It's located in the Hilton hotel but you need to go downstairs to the restaurant area in order to get to the elevators that lead you to the lounge bar on the top floor. Their cocktails are pricey but pretty good. There's a variety of selections and they had some really interesting drinks like the Rainmaker, which had whiskey with lotus root foam, and Cat Power, which was sweet and fruity, and came with a fuzzy cat headband! We also enjoyed food like the corn ribs, which were small handheld elotes, the wagyu beef tartare, and the spicy tuna on top of crispy rice and kimchi masago mayo. The portions are small, more like tapas, so it definitely is more of a place for drinks than food. For my birthday they gave a choice for complementary dessert or drink so I picked the cheesecake. It was super fun to crack open the fortune cookie shell and definitely enjoyed the creamy and slightly fluffy cheesecake inside. Our server was really nice and made sure we had everything we needed. It does get a little loud around the bar at times but still would be a great place to stop by for drinks on a fun night out! read more

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First of all the views of this place are absolutely stunning!!!! This is the perfect date night spot to see all of Columbus and it's really romantic, however, of all six of us none of liked our drinks (they were very different, very small for the price, and had very strong flavors that didn't go together in our opinion) and service was ok. The appetizers were really good also and fresh! I don't know if I would go back but it just wasn't for us. read more

The ambiance is beautiful and the customer service was great! My favorite food is the fortune cookie dessert which is so darling! Thanks for making this experience a memorable one! Also shout outs to the manager Bill who rocks! read more

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This was one of my favorite rooftop experiences in Columbus! The view of Columbus has been completely outmatched by the other rooftops throughout the city. The staff were very friendly & attentive! The sliders were probably my favorite! They were the most flavorful, cooked perfectly & the bread was even warm when it came out! I was not the biggest fan of the fry like potatoes that came out with the steak frites, but, the steak was very good. I would absolutely come back for the steak & the sliders! The drinks were also very good. Would highly recommend trying to catch a happy hour! Overall, if you're looking for a great rooftop in the area, please come check this place out! read more

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I'm in love with this rooftop bar! It's absolutely gorgeous up here and the vibes are on point. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and invited. The views of downtown Columbus are phenomenal. The bartenders are very talented and the drinks are unique and tasty. I started with The Butter Cow. One of, if not THE most, unique drinks I've had. Next, I got the Jets to Brazil. Also unique but more beachy than the first. For something to nosh on, I landed on the Spicy Tuna. Oh my stars it is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Simple but spicy and filling, totally hit the spot! You've got to check out SOH, take a gander at the city and you'll feel like you're on top of the world! read more

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