We have been going to Barcelona for a number of years and service and the ambience are always…read moreexcellent. The food has been up and down over the years but the last few times I've been here the quality has been consistent and good. Yesterday we shared the Carne paella, which was excellent. For the Tapas, we got the garlic shrimp, the empanadas, and the short rib. All of them were good, but my favorite was the short rib. Wonderful creamy base and melt in your mouth beef.

My friend and I celebrated my birthday at Barcelona last weekend. I was fiending for scallops so I…read morepicked them for my main entree. I love me some beets so I chose that for my salad. Both dishes were amazing. The scallops were cooked to perfection and covered with a lucious cream sauce. The service was excellent and they threw in a free chocolate lava cake + vanilla ice cream for my birthday complete with lighted candle! I'm only giving 4 stars because it lacked ADA accommodation. Very tall step to get into the restaurant and no handicap stalls in the bathroom. I have mobility issues and this is very important when I'm choosing where to dine.

I had been wanting to try this place for a while and I finally got to stop in after Latino Fest…read more There were so many things on the menu that looked good so it was really hard to choose. I ended up ordering the mussels and my friend got the ceviche. I was really impressed. They were both so delicious, the service was great, and the inside of the restaurant was very moody and nice. We ended the night with the tres leches which was really good as well. I am excited to come back and try the lamb and the lomo saltado. The people next to us ordered the lamb and would not stop raving about how great it was.

Although there are a few decent wines on the menu, the atmosphere, food, and service are…read moredisappointing. With each successive visit, we've been underwhelmed by the huge, chaotic menu, the mediocre cocktails, the indifferent/inattentive service, and the actual food. I had a thoroughly average House Salad and an appalling app: four balls of goat cheese floating in a pesto marinara, accompanied by stale pita. My wife split the salad and had a tasteless Margarita pizza with enormous roma tomatoes which would have paled next to a Trader Joe's frozen version. To top it all off, it's noisy (without being crowded,) plays bad music, and features hideous plagiarized Picassos on the wall. Never again.

The josper cooked pork chop- if you go there I highly recommend it! I usually don't like chops as…read morethey're always dry and lack flavor- not the case here- chefs kiss! Ambience and service is top notch too!

In town for work and looking for a restaurant with a different vibe and not a typical chain. We…read morefound Nomad. I was able to make a same day reservation thru open table with no issues. We arrived and promptly seated. A nice drink menu. I opted for the bourbon menu and there plenty of choices. As an appetizer, we split the flaming saganaki. That came out and lit it up in front of us. Nice show and tasty. Good app for the table. Most of us ordered the Lomo which was excellent. Wonderful service and great food.

Loved the latino seasons!!!! This place is a gem in between…read morepizzas and hamburgers. Reminded us of Home Recommended A+

What a hidden gem! My coworker found this place and we decided to try this place. I hadn't had much…read moreLatin American food and I was so pleased to have gone. The restaurant is tucked in a residential neighborhood so we almost missed it so keep your eyes peeled. Parking wasn't an issue since there's a parking lot next to it. Service was great, our waitress had been working there for a very long time. I suspect it was a family owned business so it was great to hear her recommendations and she did not disappoint. All of her recommendations were on point. I got the garlic shrimp in coconut sauce and that was amazing. But the star of the meal was the sweet plantains! Omg those were delicious! It was an appetizer for us but I swear I could have ate just that for my main meal. Portions are very generous too so you'll leave feeling very full. So if you come across this place, don't hesitate and try it out!

First of all, the food was really good. From the Olive Bowl Martini, to the deviled eggs with…read morecaviar, to the Salmon Niçoise, to the Banoffee Pie inspired dessert. Everything was so flavorful. I was so pleased and happily surprised. I don't know why more people aren't talking about this place! Our waiter was so sweet too. The vibe was trendy and cozy and kitschy. Would totally recommend trying. This is a perfect spot for a night out!

After we were seated, one of the folks in our party said they had just learned that the restaurant…read morewas not as good now as it was with the previous owners (or previous chef?). When the server--"Yana"--approached us, I grew less optimistic that all was well. I ordered a martini. When I asked if they have blue cheese olives, she told me "they cost extra." I thought she was joking, but she was not. (I learned when the bill came that my small martini cost 21 bucks. When I told the server at one point that I've never seen a martini in a cordial glass before, she informed me with some attitude, "It's still three ounces." I confirmed that I wasn't challenging her, but simply commenting on the non-traditional glass. Later, I ordered a diet coke. "We have Boylan's" she told me. "If it's a diet cola, that will be fine." When she brought it, she twisted the lid, poured most of the soda in my glass and took the bottle away with the remaining soda. I called her back after I'd taken a sip and said, "This tastes like rootbeer." Again with what seemed like attitude, she showed me the bottle and told me "it says diet cola." The server interrupted us at our table multiple times, reached over us to serve us, and took away plates we were still using. It felt less like fine dining "service" and more like what you would expect at a church dinner. The server was abrupt and seemed disinterested in trying curate a positive experience. The food, to be clear, was quite good, but that was the extent of the success for the evening. The menu prices would make sense if the service was above reproach, but it was NOT excellent service. Had the place been packed out, it might have made more sense that the service was compromised, but we actually commented on how light the attendance seemed to be for a Saturday evening. My hope is that the management might consider more staff training (or adjust their "fine dining" prices to match the service.)

I've been eating at El Arepazo since its early days on Pearl Alley when there was no where to sit…read more As a Colombian-American, I am proud of our heritage and cuisine, but there aren't always great places to eat besides at home. So it was some surprise to try bandeja paisa (traditional huge platter of various Colombian foods) and find it the best anywhere, including in Colombia. 25 years later and that still holds true. I have yet to find arepitas as exquisite of those of Carolina and Carlos, and they remain my standard (I think they are Venezolano, but does it matter? They are delicious and they are the best I've had). The cilantro salsa is unique and really adds to a lot of the foods they offer. My spouse is all about the maracuyá juice, and their options are worth sampling since its not usual for most Americans. For me it is comfort food not only as a Colombian-American, but as a (former) long-time resident of Columbus who at times craves reminders of the past. I've been to Pearl through its incarnations, then Gahanna, and now this Brewery District location. This one is my favorite of the three, with nice space and a great Latin atmosphere. We were there recently on a Saturday and had top-notch service, and even a visit from Carlos to reminisce about old times. El Arepazo is a Columbus institution. If you are curious about Latino food, and Colombian/Venezuelan cuisine in particular, it is THE place to start. Columbus is lucky to have a restaurant like this that beats out anything in Queens, Elizabeth NJ, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, and would give places from Bogotá to Caracas a run for its money. It's legit, its delicious, it is attractively priced, the location is great, the staff is warm and friendly. 10/10. Stop reading and go eat there!

I am writing this review because I am extremely frustrated by the lack of communication I have…read moreexperienced with Carlos, the owner. On Saturday, August 8th, I took a friend to breakfast at First Watch, across the street from Arepazo. I parked in a legal parking space in front of Arepazo at approximately 10:30 AM and left around 12:30 PM. Later that day, I discovered that the front passenger door of my Jeep Grand Cherokee had been badly dented. At first, it looked as though someone had purposely kicked it. I retraced everywhere I had been that day in an attempt to determine exactly what happened. After reviewing my home security camera footage, I was able to narrow down when the damage occurred. The footage clearly showed that when I backed out of my garage to go to breakfast that morning, my passenger door was undamaged. When I returned home after breakfast, the damage was clearly visible. A few days later, after Arepazo reopened following Sunday, I called the restaurant and spoke directly with Carlos. I explained what had happened and told him that I had noticed security cameras on the restaurant that appeared to be pointed toward the area where my Jeep had been parked. Carlos confirmed that the cameras were working, although he told me the resolution probably would not be good enough to identify someone's face. I explained that I wasn't concerned about identifying a face--I simply wanted to know what happened to my vehicle. Carlos assured me that he would help me figure out what happened and promised to get back to me. It has now been two weeks. My insurance estimator has since inspected the Jeep and determined that the damage is consistent with someone's body having been slammed into the passenger door. The estimated repair cost is approximately $3,300. Despite Carlos telling me he would help, I have not heard from him. I have called several times and left messages with multiple staff members, including his manager, Brent. On Tuesday, August 18th, at approximately 6:30 PM, I finally went to Arepazo in person. I spoke with several employees, including Brent. Brent went into the back to call Carlos. After approximately 15 minutes, he returned and told me that he had just spoken with Carlos and assured me that Carlos would contact me. He still has not. Is this a review of the food at Arepazo Tapas Bar and Grille? No. Is it a review of the restaurant's service? Not exactly. But I do believe it says something about how the owner treats people. I wasn't asking Carlos to pay for the damage. I wasn't accusing Arepazo or any of its employees of causing it. I was simply asking him to follow through on his promise to check security footage that might show what happened to my vehicle while it was parked directly in front of his restaurant. I even told Carlos and Brent that I would gladly come back and eat at Arepazo if they would simply help me with the security footage. Apparently, after two weeks, several phone calls, multiple messages, an in-person visit, and two separate assurances that Carlos would contact me, getting back to me isn't a priority. That's disappointing. Sometimes how a business owner treats someone when there is absolutely nothing in it for him says more about the business than the food ever could. I guess Arepazo has enough business that Carlos doesn't need mine--or that of the friends and family I might otherwise have recommended to his restaurant.

Knowing the power that online reviews can have and taking some experiences with a grain of salt…read morehere and there because sometimes you hit that one off day where maybe a place that's normally epic just doesn't quite have their stuff together, I find that I end up giving 5 stars in a range that goes from "really good" to "Michelin needs to stop in here (or already has)." This is definitely on the latter end of the spectrum. I popped in here tonight for a late dinner (830ish on a Saturday) to find the place relatively busy but with plenty of open seats. The decor was a nice mix of dark and light with the bright green accents plus a big screen TV cycling tropical getaways (I assume from places in Latin America). I was seated and tended to quickly by a hostess and server, respectively. I got my order in for a coconut mojito and a chicharron arepa right away. My mojito came shortly thereafter with my arepa not long after that. The mojito, as you can see, was garnished with a generous amount of shredded coconut on top and was heavier and creamier than a normal mojito, lighter on the mint flavor and pushing closer to a piña colada than a mojito. All in all though, still quite a refreshing drink after a hot and humid day. The arepa though was really the star of the show. The flavors and textures and everything about it were just mind-blowing. The handmade cheese, the incredibly seasoned and cooked pork, and the crispy arepa were all just *BOOM*. The avocado had a little bit of surface darkness on the one end that could have been polished up a little bit but not the end of the world. One I finished with these, I waited patiently for a while for my server to come back but alas I had to pop up to the bar to get my caipirinha. This version was slightly sweeter than some versions I've had and I don't mind sweet, but just be aware for those who may be considering it. Eventually, my server came back and apologized for being gone so long as she was conversing with her boss. Like I said... grain of salt. Aside from a minor inconvenience of having to walk 10 feet to the bar myself, this place absolutely blew me away and I will absolutely come back if I ever find myself in town again. Bonus points for having gluten and allergen callouts on their normal menu as well!

I was introduced to Clinton Latin Fusion a year or two ago thanks to Yelp, and their food is always…read moretasty. This visit had a rough start, but thankfully it turned around. I had made a reservation through OpenTable and arrived for the dinner. I ended up standing at the front for about seven minutes without being greeted or acknowledged. I honestly almost walked out and was kind of unbelievable as some other servers made eye contact but that was it and no one at the host/hostess stand. Thankfully, Isabella noticed me, asked if I had been helped, and promptly seated me after I explained what happened. From that point on, the experience completely turned around as I waited for a server to come work the table Isabella said she could pick it up. She really was the nicest person even though I had zero interactions with any other staff or managers, etc. I ordered the Cheese Tequeños, six for $12.50, and the Venezuelan Pastelitos, three for $12.50. The pastelitos came with three different fillings, ground beef, shredded chicken, and cheese. The shredded chicken was definitely my favorite. Isabella recommended the red beans instead of the black beans that I was looking at, so I took her guidance and added a side of red beans for $5. Great recommendation! They had so much flavor and were really good. Despite the frustrating start, Isabella saved the experience with her friendly and attentive service. The food continues to be good, and I'll definitely be back just hope the improve the welcome and front of house experience .

Delicious dinner here a few weeks back. Came in for a Sunday night dinner over Labor Day weekend,…read moreand we were amazed. Definitely recommend sitting outside, the patio is so peaceful. Only downside is that we had to wait a little bit (about 30 minutes) for a patio table even though we did have a reservation. They do not take reservations for the patio. Our service was amazing though, food was delicious, and it came out quickly. If you like steak, the steak fried is a perfect size dish without being overly heavy pricey. Our waitress was very friendly and took good care of us. We were actually celebrating our recent engagement, and the restaurant gave us each a glass of champagne, which was very kind of them. Overall great experience here, one of Columbus's finest gems!

Okay I'll start with I love lindeys and the service is always great. I think I went during a day…read morethat was a one off all around though. We waited at the bar for an outside table, they said 30-40 minutes but took 60-70 minutes, okay totally fine the outside patio is so nice. What was not ok was the front desk host who was rude (maybe because it was so busy?) either way, whispering under her breath how miserable she is was kinda awkward. Loved my drink and burrata during the bar service and Aiden the outside server was kind. Will definitely come back because it's so nice whether you're sitting inside in the pretty dining rooms or outside on the patio.

Great restaurant downtown in Columbus! Started with a NA Hugo Spritz which was so refreshing. Got…read morethe wood fired peaches and the salmon as a meal! Loved the peaches with the burrata. The salmon was cooked perfectly and flavored well - I thought there was a tad too much of the creamy sauce, made the fish feel a little heavy. Split a dessert with a friend (Corn and Blueberry) - was shocked at the color of the dessert! Visually very vibrant was not expecting that. Taste wise just tasted like blueberry ice cream with a bit of caramel! Loved the high ceilings and open setup of the place. The natural light made the restaurant almost feel like it was outdoors! Waitress was super nice and kept filling our waters all night. Would come back if I was in the area!

The bread we ordered as an appetizer was amazing! If you're wondering if you should get it, please…read moredo! The ambiance was lovely and perfect for date night. They had a reservation and they set our table up nicely in a booth with a welcome card, a great view of the restaurant and kitchen. The chef also sent us a nice small dish on the house when we arrived . Now, I ordered a filet steak and it was seasoned nicely, however, I asked for it to be medium and it was far from that. There wasn't really any pink in the middle of my steak, it looked more like well-done. Other than that everything else was great.

After finally finding myself down in the Grove City/Lincoln Village area, I can justify the short…read moredrives to all the food I've bookmarked down here. I've been craving Peruvian cause aji verde is life. Anyway, this is a little unassuming restaurant in a strip mall. Wasn't too hard to find and plenty of parking. I got the half chicken with 2 sides cause i was HUNGRY. Def could have just gotten a quarter chicken and been fine. For sides I got the sweet plantains and green rice. The sides are what won the show for me. Those plantains were amazing. Crispy, gooey, and not too sweet, just a great dish all on its own. The rice was also flavorful without being too strong. The chicken was good but a little dry. It was great with the aji verde though and I wish I had asked for more sauce haha live and learn! For the amount of food, price, and taste, I thought this was an excellent meal. I'd definitely come back, even if just for some plantains!

It has taken me a few months to write this review, but finally I have the time. I lived in Columbus…read morefor about 2 months last Summer, and as a peruvian, I was craving peruvian food in the area. I tried this place 2 times, and both days the food and the service was terrible. The Lomo Saltado lacked taste, and instead of mixing the french fries with the meat, onions, tomatoes, etc .. they were fried on the side and added later. The arroz chaufa de mariscos (seafood fried rice) was nasty and a complete rip off. Almost $20 for a plate of rice with soy sauce and 5-6 pieces of seafood. Very salty and completely underwhelming. Lastly the Papa a la Huancaina sauce was so watered down, that it tasted like anything but the way it should. I buy the huancaina sauce at my local market, and it tastes thousand times better than the version they use. Food is expensive, tasteless, plus the server girls have an attitude. Did I mention that they already include an 18% charge as gratuity? No wonder it took forever to get my order taken, since they know they will rip off the tip anyways. Oh well, I'm glad I came back to Los Angeles to my usual peruvian restaurant places where the food is ooooh myyyyy ... Having said all this, I never tried their chicken. Maybe that is the only thing they have that its decent, since thats what they are known for ... who knows. I am never coming back.