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    The Boat House

    3.2 (275 reviews)

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    THE BOAT HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Quiet
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Raven W.

    Delicious tender ribs. Friendly waitress helped us with the menu. Nautical themed decor. Clean restroom.

    Bar area.
    Kyle P.

    It was my first time at The Boat House at Confluence Park because over the years it was The Confluence and other names before settling on The Boat House. The food was great because of an event there and will have to check it out and get a great view of the Columbus skyline. The place was a nautical feel with many both teams and in the fireplace was nice touch. Great service from staff too. I would like to check out The Boat House for dinner sometime.

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    Mrs Anne Marie W.

    Booked for the New Year Eve Party 12/31/2024 7:30pm-12:30pm Theme was masquerade. This an event venue with great views of Columbus, so I was excited to try a NYE party that wasn't just a hotel and a DJ and standing room only all evening. $177.91/per person with fees for the "window seating". This is for a table of 8-10 so couples know you aren't at a private 2 seater by a window. Overall we were at a rectangle table and our seats were the 4 farthest from the window. Knowing that now, I would have selected "dining room" and keep the $25+ upgrade - also its night so with the lights on in the room, we couldn't see the skyline anyway. One had to be outside or right at the window to see anything. Ticket included buffet meal (noted below), open bar (no brands mentioned) dessert and some "extras" (vague). About the evening...Checking in was a bit of a line, but it was moving. We were taking to our seats around 8pm. There was a welcome glass of sparkling, white, or red wine, main bar didn't open until 8:30pm, but the server for our table cam around with bottles of wine for refills before that time. Bar opened at 8:30pm and it was a MAJOR line. Little did we realize another bar opened in another room. Overall the alcohol was mid. Tanqueray, Titos, Bourbon was Benchmark (meh), some kind of scotch, Rum, and Tequila too I believe, didn't catch the labels. Would have upgraded for a higher quality bar with inclusion like Woodford. Music for the evening was a jazz band (keyboard, trumpet, drums) nice Motown and jazz standards, some people were dancing. No real Emcee for the evening, guests were permitted free roam of the venue and just to enjoy themselves. We enjoyed our friends company and caught up. Dinner, didnt check the time but maybe served 8:45-9pm? Buffet style 2 lines so pretty good flow: meal ticket includes the Salad, rolls, potato au gratin, pasta, salmon, steak, steamed vegis. Dessert, served after dinner, still in the buffet room but also brought to our table by the server, combination of macaroons, cookies, and slices of cake. Very good. Service offered coffee or tea after dinner and took care to clean up plates and offer beverage refills of wine. Once the jazz bad concluded a DJ took over with popular dance hits. Most took to the floor. Great timing, we danced but also relaxed at our seats. We walked the venue and took a step outside as well. Cold but beautiful view of Cbus. Looked like rain so we assumed no city fireworks. Midnight offered a sparkling toast with service placing and filling glasses! Happy 2025! Really great everything, it was like a wedding reception with no bride and groom. Lots of ages and backgrounds of guests was nice chit chatting with folks. They did offer a posed photo for a fee, we did not do this and opted for our own. Would recommend this event for a

    Kelsie K.

    What a glow up!!!! I've been to The Boat House for several dinners and a NYE party where the restaurant always seemed a little dark and dated. However, since reopening the whole place has been refreshed! I think this might be the best happy hour in Columbus right now, on Wednesday-Friday stop in between 3-6:30pm and the drinks and food are so cheap!! I love their new drink menu, absolutely order the Paid Vacation, it's delicious and comes in such a fun styled glass. The Smashburger is amazing, I can't believe they put it on the Happy Hour menu for $9. This was a perfect spot to celebrate a friend's birthday. Our group of girls was able to share a bunch of the appetizers and we all had multiple cocktails and glasses of wine for $25ish a person. I will definitely be back and want to try for a patio table, you can't beat the view! This also seems to be a pre Crew game hot spot so be prepared for a little bit of a wait when the bar gets backed up.

    Prime rib

    Had a really pleasant evening here after not checking it out for many years. Must be new management because the place looks refreshed and inviting. Really enjoyed the variety of food options. Shrimp and grits was very flavorful and rich, and quality prime rib, which you don't often see on a menu. Server was especially friendly and gave great suggestions. Look forward to coming back soon!

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    Kira S.

    Visited the restaurant since they reopened and I wanted to see the renovations. Not only are the renovations a huge improvement but I was surprised to see how elevated the food and drinks were compared to the menu before! they really took the time to perfect everything. the one in a melon cocktail was to die for and the spinach and artichoke dip was delicious! Omaro and Mary took care of me at the bar, they were wonderful and super friendly! Great service! I couldn't be happier with the improvements they made and will definitely be back soon. (Photo isn't the one in a melon cocktail, but still delicious and loved the presentation!)

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    My friends and I came here for dinner and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was beautiful and so cozy, and the food was to die for!

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    The food, the atmosphere, the service....everything was perfect start to finish. I want to try everything in the menu!

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    They are honest hard workers that makes some great food staff is so friendly very helpful their great for community's

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    Butcher & Rose - Cocktails from Butcher & Rose

    Butcher & Rose

    4.4(180 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown

    Great experience from start to finish. Service was excellent -- our waiter struck that perfect…read morebalance of being friendly and professional. We started with the king crab brûlée, which was as good as it sounds -- rich, a little indulgent, and gone faster than we planned. The Wagyu flight was outstanding across the board, but the Japanese A5 was on another level entirely-- borderline unfair to the rest of the plate. Sides don't always get the spotlight, but the creamed spinach absolutely deserves it. If all vegetables tasted like that, I'd have made better life choices years ago. The potatoes Anna were also excellent --crispy, buttery, and exactly what you want them to be. Dessert sealed the deal. The honey butter cake was fantastic -- warm, rich, and worth saving room for (even if you think you don't have any left). My only "complaint," if you can call it that, is I was hoping to see a bananas foster on the menu -- but I'll survive. Overall, a great meal, great atmosphere, and a place we'll definitely be back to.

    Stopped in for lunch at Butcher & Rose with a group after an event. The restaurant is beautiful and…read morecomfortable. The service we received was on par with all the other Cameron Mitchell restaurants (fantastic). I always like to try an old fashioned whenever I'm at a new restaurant and Butcher & Rose did not disappoint. When trying to decide on entrees, our waitress described the lobster roll as fresh, buttery and delicious so that's what I went with. Unfortunately, it was just a basic bun with basic lobster and a side of melted butter. I had been so looking forward to trying it, however there was no finesse or excitement to the dish. After the disappointing lobster roll, I decided to go all in for dessert and order the creme brûlée. It more than made up for my disappointing entree. It was beautiful, creative and most importantly, DELICIOUS. It was a great lunch despite the disappointing lobster roll and I will definitely be back for dinner service.

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    Butcher & Rose - The interior dining room of Butcher & Rose

    The interior dining room of Butcher & Rose

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    Wedge Salad

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    Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Millionaire's Potatoes

    Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

    3.9(449 reviews)
    1.0 miShort North
    $$$

    I miss Midwest steak and Hyde Park is the best of the best. Amazing filet, wonderful garlic mashed…read morepotatoes and perfect wine pairing. Wow.

    REVIEW BY: Avila.Eats on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube…read more Service: staff were friendly and very talkative. A little pushy and dismissive of boundaries. Concerns of food were not taken seriously. Ambiance/Atmosphere: dimly lit, fairly quite setting. A little darker than you'd want. Food: 1. Pretzel bread is soft and has a strong pretzel flavor. Well salted. 6.5 2. Steak tressel was well cooked medium. The garlic added a beautiful back end flavor and the mushrooms were soft and well salted. The crusting on the steak was well done. Steak was tender and well seasoned. 7 3. Gruyere gratin is soft and had a subtle but tasteable seasoning. The cheese sauce was watered and tasted mostly like butter. The flavor was very weak. 3.5. I asked for extra cheese sauce to help and although it brings it up to a 4. It was still quite weak in flavor. 4. HP burger is nicely charred and well seasoned. Tender. The HP sauce is fatty and smooth with a nice flavor. Bun is slightly sweet and airy. 7.25 5. Deconstructed smore is warm, rich, and smooth. All elements blend beautifully into a molten rich brownie lava cake. The marshmallow fluff is smooth and creamy. Graham crackers add a nice crunch. 7.25 6. Banana foster butter cake was warm, soft and buttery. Bananas add a great flavor and the warm butter cake pairs beautifully with the vanilla ice cream. Cold and warm combo is delicious. The alcohol didn't fully burn off and you get a subtle taste with the slight burn. Honestly not mad at it. 6

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    Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Entrance

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    Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Carrot cake half eaten

    Carrot cake half eaten

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    Mitchell's Steakhouse - Every Weekend - Two Wagyu Steaks + Prisoner Bottle + Dessert for $159

    Mitchell's Steakhouse

    3.6(387 reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown
    $$$

    We went to Mitchell's steakhouse on Valentine's Day. We had a reservation ahead of time. It was…read morepacked! But we had a good waiter. I wish they had more steaks to choose from though and they had sides that you had to pay extra for. I got the 3 course meal for the Special - I got the lobster bisque, and the small tenderloin which came with shrimp, and then the Bundt cake for the dessert. Overall it was a good meal! It was a little bit slow because of the holiday so I understood that. But will have to come back soon!

    The restaurant itself is beautiful. The decor is upscale and gives that classic steakhouse feel,…read moreand I liked that there was both bar seating and a more formal dining area. It definitely sets the tone for a nice night out. Also this location is very different from Polaris. The service was okay...not terrible, but not as attentive or memorable as I expected for a steakhouse of this reputation. As for the food... this is where it fell short for me. I've been wanting to try it for a while because I've heard so many good things, so I came in with high expectations. Unfortunately, the steak wasn't cooked the way I prefer, the brussel sprouts weren't enjoyable, and the mashed potatoes tasted like they may have been instant, which was disappointing for a place known for steak.The one standout for me was the meatballs,they were actually really good and had great flavor. Overall, for a birthday dinner and for the reputation it has, our party left a bit disappointed. It wasn't a horrible experience, but it just didn't match the expectations we had going in.

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    Mitchell's Steakhouse - Get our Prime Burger + a Bourbon for $22. Every Day until March 31st!

    Get our Prime Burger + a Bourbon for $22. Every Day until March 31st!

    Mitchell's Steakhouse - Filets + Flight Thursdays! Tenderloin Trio + Rodney Strong SV Flight. $85 until March 31st.

    Filets + Flight Thursdays! Tenderloin Trio + Rodney Strong SV Flight. $85 until March 31st.

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    The Guild House - Hasselback potatoes

    The Guild House

    4.0(729 reviews)
    1.1 miShort North, Italian Village
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    I went here for my birthday and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was worth it…read more I ordered the steak, my boyfriend got the lobster ravioli, and we added salmon to the mix because why not go all in on a birthday dinner. Every single plate was hitting. The steak was cooked exactly how I asked, seasoned well, and actually had flavor all the way through. The lobster ravioli was rich but not heavy, and the salmon was flaky and done right, not dry at all. What really made it though was the service. They were attentive without hovering, kept the drinks coming, and made it feel like a special night without being extra about it. For a birthday dinner, that matters. If you're going, don't go playing small. Order what you actually want. It's one of those places where you lean into the experience and enjoy it. Solid food, great service, and a good spot for something worth celebrating.

    BEST brunch of 2025! I've visited the Guild House on a taste of the Short North food tour, so I was…read moreexpecting a good time. It's a beautiful restaurant with chandeliers and good lighting. Our server recommended the lobster toast, but we ordered the dumplings as an appetizer as well...they were great. The lobster toast was light but crispy and full of flavor. The poached egg added a creamy element, I ate every bite. I'd love to come back for dinner :)

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    The Guild House - The ambiance.

    The ambiance.

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    Carrot cake

    The Guild House - Agnolotti with butter lobster, toasted garlic, tomato broth, basil and lemon crème fraiche

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    Agnolotti with butter lobster, toasted garlic, tomato broth, basil and lemon crème fraiche

    The Capital Grille - Filet Mignon – hand-cut classic perfection.

    The Capital Grille

    4.6(59 reviews)
    2.3 miUniversity District

    It's a good thing I made my anniversary reservations months in advance, It was so crowded and…read moreeveryone was having a good time. From the moment we arrived, the evening was filled with warmth and thoughtful surprises. Reservations are a must, but Stephanie at the bar made the wait delightful with her cheerful smiles and welcoming energy. A quick cocktail later, we were informed our table was ready. The highlight of the night? Grace, my favorite person at the restaurant, made a grand entrance with a half-dozen roses--delivered as requested to surprise my lovely wife. It was such a sweet touch that made me look like a hero! Once we were seated, Matt came by with two Champagne glasses and a bottle of top-shelf bubbly to toast the occasion. Talk about starting the night off right! The surprises didn't stop there--our first appetizer was on Grace, which was such a generous gesture. Then came the main courses: a perfectly cooked filet for my wife and delicious scallops for me. Every bite was divine, and I savored every single scallop. It was an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional service, delicious food, and thoughtful touches that made our anniversary so special. Cheers to nights like these!

    First time ever that I went out for Thanksgiving dinner. Also first time dining here--although I…read morehave been meaning to do so. Everything, from checking in, to coat check, to Aaron-my server, to food quality, to Grant-the manager, was exceptional. You could order from the regular menu or their Thanksgiving prix fixe. I ordered the Tday meal. The Turkey was so tender. I don't normally eat gravy, but the gravy was very good. Had the crabmeat appetizer and it was very good as well. There were diners at other tables who saw mine and added it to their orders. I was surprised that it was so crowded/evidently a lot of people choose to go out on TDay. Despite the crowd, only a couple of glitches, which they handled very professionally. I will definitely return for a traditional steak dinner. As an added bonus, they donate to a local food pantry where I volunteer. Great food and a commitment to caring for others? I'll definitely return.

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    The Capital Grille - Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.

    The Capital Grille - Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail served with housemade mustard sauce.

    The Capital Grille - 14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

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    14 oz Dry Aged NY Strip au Poivre finished with our housemade Courvoisier Cream for a decadent finish.

    Cento - Woman's hand pulling up pasta from her plate

    Cento

    4.5(167 reviews)
    1.6 miGerman Village

    My husband and I celebrated Valentine's Day at Cento this year! We had a 5-star experience - from…read morethe service to the drinks to the food! Everything was wonderful! Drinks - my husband had a CBC IPA and I had a Spritzer. Appetizer - we went with the whipped ricotta. This was absolutely delish! The whipped ricotta was creamy, smooth, had a lemony flavor with celery leaves and parsley. Seriously, all of the flavors blended so well together! It was also topped with black truffle and honey (from a local vendor)! The sourdough bread that the whipped ricotta was served with was super fresh and warm (and from a local vendor as well)! Salad - we ordered a Caesar salad as well. I thought that it was super nice that they plated the salad on two plates for us knowing that we were splitting it! Super thoughtful! The romaine was crispy (not soggy), the croutons were freshly made, the dressing had the anchovy flavor that I appreciate in a good Caesar dressing, and the salad was topped with a little lemon zest! I will definitely return just for the Caesar salad! Meals - I went with the Rigatoni and my husband went with the Lasagna. We were informed by our server that the flour used for the pasta is imported from Italy and that the pasta is made fresh daily - LOVE this! The rigatoni was SO good! I love that the pasta and shrimp were all cut into smaller bites! The sauce was absolutely delicious! The flavor was like a mix between a thick tomato bisque and curry! Yum! My husband really enjoyed the lasagna as well! The lasagna was plated into little roll-ups which my husband really liked! Will definitely be back soon - we want to check out the patio once we have warmer weather too!

    I've lived in the neighborhood for 12 years now and was excited when I saw this place being built…read more I have been there a few times now - both times I had the Rigatoni and Shrimp with a glass of red. Approximately $45.00. Last night I went and must say - very surprised at what I paid; glass of red $14, ceaser salad $16, added a side of chicken $15.0!!! Thqt surprised me - thats 3 chicken breast at the store lol Each time I have sat at the bar - both inside and out (even in winter). Great ambiance. I love the bar inside - gives an upscale 50s diner with great design and mood. The outdoor bar in winter is very nice and warm - haven't had trouble grabbing a seat at either. Bartenders are nice, very attentive and knowledgeable. Parking is easy, there is valet offered. Overall - a bit over priced for generally good food, but a pleasant night out for date night or girls night out.

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    Cento - The Garden Terrazzo, heated in winter

    The Garden Terrazzo, heated in winter

    Cento - Lemon Tart with whipped cream and raspberries

    Lemon Tart with whipped cream and raspberries

    Cento - Burrata with roasted tomatoes, pesto and extra virgin olive oil

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    Burrata with roasted tomatoes, pesto and extra virgin olive oil

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