Set the scene: the establishment was very busy due to a convention- the bartender handling business on 6/29 was EPIC. She was non-stop, handling drinks for tables and for the bar. She was a pro! Music matched the atmosphere--indie-rock/punk was a good groove to the historic atmosphere. Food came out hot, fresh as expected. Beer - I tried many of the tap brews. Many recommendations made by the bartender were on point. Coming from an area with many breweries, she made the visit and the brews themselves were tasty. Took a growler home (200miles away). This'll be on my forever list of places to travel to. read more

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Had a weeknight dinner with friends. The dining room was mostly empty and the lively atmosphere was missing. Nice selection of house brews and my lager was quite good. The menu was an eclectic mix of plates. Nice variety of choices. We ordered apps and dinner. Many opted for the daily soup which was a bean and noodle concoction that was reported as delicious by all. I ordered poutine, a personal favorite that I rarely see on Columbus menus. It was well prepared with the potatoes deeply fried to hold up against the gravy. Quite tasty. I was told that the crab cakes were delicious. Nobody seemed dissatisfied. However I question the compliment given the diner that raved about her salad--a wedge salad of lettuce with a few split cherry tomatoes and a coating of a bottled dressing--maybe she had a lettuce craving. I took issue with the service. The food came out staggered instead of all at the same time. Poor judgment in the kitchen to fire dishes in an incorrect order. The server mixed up both the orders, and the checks. Very distracted as I believe we were her only table. Overall this is just another brewpub without any real reason to stand out. Meh. read more

We decided to try this restaurant on a Friday night during happy hour. We were going to sit at the bar, but the bar seats were very wobbly. We sat at a table in the front bar, in full view of the servers and bartenders. The wine pours are generous and the beer selection is good, and tasty. However, the food is another story. Our appetizer was calamari. It was fried, and the batter was dark. However, the texture of the calamari itself was terrible, and inedible. It was undercooked on the inside, and it felt slippery. I actually love calamari, but this one I had to spit into my napkin. We returned it to the kitchen, and it was removed from our bill The entrees were the Thai steak salad, and a wedge salad with salmon. The Thai salad was good, but it includes cheddar cheese, which is not usually a Thai ingredient. The wedge salad was way over dressed with blue cheese dressing, and the salmon was again inedible. It was two small pieces that appeared to be ends, not a piece. The two salmon hockey pucks were WAY over cooked, and when tapped with a fork, they made a hollow banging sound. The inside had a sawdust appearance, and were left on the plate. We did not want to return a second item, but interestingly enough, the server did not ask why the entire dish was still on the plate. Finally, the service. Our waitress needs more training. The first drink order was promptly taken and delivered. For our second order we had to go to the bar ourselves and order, and the bartender delivered it. We weren't drinking fast, there was just no return of our server to the table, and we were only one of two tables in the bar. When we were finished eating, we couldn't get the attention of our server AJ because she was on her phone at the end of the bar. We finally put our plates on the table next to us to signal that we were finished. The only reason that I gave this more than one star is because of the great drink selection. This place need new kitchen staff and trying for the waitstaff read more

So I know this place has been around forever but we havent eaten there in ages. We stopped in this week and were very impressed. They have a small happy hour which has discounts on drinks and appetizers and they've started making their own beer again! The beer was good but the poutine appetizer was delicious and a great size. We also had the short rib which was cooked nicely and had good flavor. Service was good and we would absolutely go back again. read more

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Had a group business dinner here tonight. The service was very good and the waitress was attentive. We had the hummus who's was more runny/not thick as I'm used to and also the calamari tasted undercooked (not fried long enough). I had the salmon entree, which was tasty, but the salmon was small for $30. The drink options are plentiful. read more

I really liked the old-timey look of the bar. The service and beer were just ok. I didn't try the food. read more

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Very cool experience! Food was absolutely superb! The signature Steak on a Stone was worth every dollar! Service was quick and effortless. My buddy and I showed up and were able to take a seat at the bar on a busy Friday night and were immediately served. The light lager was a nice sipping beer. Ambiance was awesome. We had read about the history of the Brewery and wanted to check out the pool tables. All around great vibes with a lot of history. read more

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We made our first trip here today. We made a reservation for 2pm and it really was not necessary. The guy who seated us said really not necessary between 1:00 and 4:00. The bartender waited on us. He took our order and made me a Pink Diamond cocktail and brought my husband a porter. The porter was not what my husband wanted. He wanted the Hoster's Eagle Dark from the menu but they were out of it. I ordered The Rock Filet and along with that came a petite salad, I chose spinach salad. A side came with it as well and I chose the house veg which is zucchini, carrot, broccoli, and cauliflower. The house veg ended up being a throw away as they were undercooked and underseasoned. The steak came out to the table sizzling and 3 sauces came with it. He said it is best to cut the steak in strips to cook it on the stone. I cooked mine medium rare and it was excellent, so were the sauces. My husband had the 14 oz ribeye and it was cooked right and good as well. He liked his garlic mashed potatoes also. I ordered an Espresso Martini and creme brulee. I like a harder burnt sugar crust on my brulee but it turned out to have really good flavor. We would go back. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch bite after attending a retirement party for a former employee of mine. Hadn't been to this gorgeous restaurant for a while & already want to come back in again! Such beautiful artwork, hand carved wood, gold guilt, & stained glass throughout! All of my old favorites on the menu - had this delicious chicken penne today in a diablo crème sauce. But I ansolutely must revisit right away to have the "rock filet" - which is an amazing steak that you personally cook at your table on a tulikivi firestone. It's a singularly unique experience. read more

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Stopped in during a rainy night and was promptly seated. The server was very attentive and helpful. The pomegranate martini was exactly what I was looking for. It paired well with the mushroom ravioli. The decor is gorgeous and great 80s music playing in the background to go with it. The cheesecake was delicious. Great place to stop by for are in the area. read more

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Almost went with one star. We were a party of ten. We were sat promptly and water offered. No bread to the table. We did appetizers quickly. The calamari was very much over fried. The cauliflower was too hot!! The poutine was damp under cooked fries and brown gravy dumped on top. My meal was mushroom ravioli. Came to the table luke warm. Pasta had been cooked before and the poured sauce on top. Pasta was very chewy. Ordered dessert and the carrot cake was yummy. What killed me was after 60 minutes we were asked to leave as they had a party coming in. So we left but it really harmed the experience. The bar itself, the floor was sticky and honestly reminded me of an older bar. I'd avoid if you want a leisurely meal. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant. It is gorgeous with some of the original architecture. Reservations are recommended as it was busy when we were there. The drinks were tasty and the food flavorful. Our party of 4, each got different drinks and entrees. Everything was delicious. I got the burger and fries. It was the perfect amount of food without feeling overly full. We unfortunately didn't have time for dessert because we were in a time crunch, but they sounded great as well. read more

We went on a Monday night. The building and decor was amazing. However, the waitress was so straight faced, kinda a vibe killer! (100%) But gave some decent common hater banter. Another customer sat down and the first thing she was was "kitchen's closed btw". Not a hi, not a blink. read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Steve was my guy! He was excellent, great recommendation, funny and even laughed at my non funny jokes about absolutely nothing. Now let's get into it! I started with Baked Brie- it was good wouldn't say it was amazing or I would order again. Just wasn't for me! First course I had a wedge salad- delish and clue what their dressing is but I loved it. Third course was an Elevator Club- 10/10 so great! Very filling and huge, side of mashed potatoes that was outstanding good. I didn't even use salt and pepper oddly enough. I'll probably order another one sometime this week to go lol. Dessert was carrot cake, again another delicious dessert! Flavors is there! Larger then I expected but given the price point it was prefect size. However I would order without the berry/purple sauce that comes on and I would ask for them warm it some before receiving it. Maybe order around entree time and let it sit under heat lamp. Cold cake is the worst, in my opinion of course! The only thing I would say needs work on is the speed of drinks, had a very long time for both rounds of cocktails. Other then that thanks for an wonderful experience! You rock Steve and good luck here in Columbus! read more

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The old historic building is a great place to have an upscale experience. The drink list is full of bourbon, beer, and cocktails. We got a small appertizer which was excellent (the sauerkraut balls). The bartender was friendly and quick. The place could use a little renovation but overall a great experience. read more

We ate here before going to the Southern Theater for a show last night. My wife ordered crab cakes, which she liked and I ordered the cajun chicken pasta. I liked mine, however, I wish the chicken had been blackened because it lacked flavor. Abigail, our server, did a fine job while we were there. We added the brownie dessert at the end, which was very good. Not sure the value was exceptional for $90, including tip, but all restaurants today are by no means inexpensive. read more

Art Deco Style Restaurant and Bar in a Historic Building. While in Columbius for a conference, we were looking for a spot downtown to host a dinner for staff and customers for our last night in town. I chose the Elevartor due to it's menu and proximity to everyones hotels and the conference center. This restaurant had an ideal menu that I know everyone would enjoy. The Bar was a great place to have a drink or two while waiting for everyone to arrive. There was enough seating and a Big screen TV to captivate our saport fans in the group. Once everyone arrived, we went into the restaurant and sat at a long table that we had reserved. We started by ordering several apps for the menu for everyone to try. My favourite was their take on Poutine. The Elevatoprs poutine was drenched in brown gravy and topped with cheese curds on a bed of fresh and piping hot fries with braised beef thrown in to enhance the flavours. I started with a serving of Wings and then ordered their 'Steak on a Stone', a 6oz beef tenderloin served on a firestone, with assorted sauces for you to dip the sirloin in. I let my tenderlion cook about a minute on each side and had mine medium rare. The service was great, and all of the food came out in a timely fashion. We tried several cocktails and local craft beers to wash all of the food down. The group left happy, tipsy and full, and we all agreed that we had a great time. I will go back again one day. read more

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Went for a presale dinner in this historic restaurant. I had their signature, Steak on a Stone. You can order a beef tenderloin, with or without seafood (scallops and shrimp). It comes out raw but sizzling on a very hot stone. You cook it as you like. It comes with 3 dipping sauces, a small salad, and choice of side (you can substitute the salad for a second side). I thought it was delicious! It's subtly seasoned, so next time I'll add my own salt & pepper or ask them to season it a bit more. They have a nice selection of beers and wines. Service is excellent - they teach you how to safely cook your food on the stone and answer any and all questions. Atmosphere was fine - busy (there was a hockey game that evening) but not too loud. read more

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Our experience was better than anticipated. We arrived early for our reservation and were able to be seated right way. This dinner was special, a birthday and a rare trip to the "big city". We followed the host to our table. A beautiful private balcony with a single table that overlooked the restaurant. I'll be honest, I don't even know this table existed, but it couldn't have been more perfect for our occasion. We felt like royalty with a couple cocktails and the rock filet which is a must have experience if you love steak like we do. I think the experience would've be good either way, the building is historic and you can feel that just by being there, however the fact that we got to experience it in the way that we did made even more special. Thank you guys for a perfect evening. read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is on the brewery trail with Discover Columbus so we stopped here for a beer. The bar tender was very helpful and entertaining. She was full of trivia about the building which used to be a 300 table five story billiard hall. The place is now a restaurant with a very large bar. The bar is beautiful. The restaurant has nice art work but feels very dated. Cannot attest to the food as we just stayed for drinks. The Mexican lager was good, maybe not as good as other one you find at near by breweries, but still decent. read more

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You definitely feel the history of being in Columbus' second oldest building the moment you walk through the door. Excellent, vintage decor from the doors to the floors to the bar, itself. I had a couple of beers for happy hour (thumbs up for the Elevator Dark Force Lager and meh for guest pumpkin beer on tap). The sauerkraut balls were top-notch good, and the mustard dipping sauce made a great thing greater. The poutine was a faithful adaptation to the dish in terms of how the core ingredients (fries, curds, gravy) tasted. Elevator's version added braised beef and green onion which complemented and enhanced the flavor. It's good in its own right, but I'm still thinking about those sauerkraut balls. Extra props for the service, too. Our server Katie took good care and seamlessly handled our gift certificate when it was time for the bill. The experience was very nice. read more

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Went before a Blue Jackets game. We did not see where we could make a reservation on Yelp. So walked in for dinner and the host/hostess, not sure of the gender, was rude when he told us we could not sit nor were we allowed to wait. He provided no other option. When asked if we could get food at the bar he said we could but the rudeness caught us off guard. The bar was busy but we were able to get food. So service just wasn't very good. read more

Made a reservation for Thursday evening date night, but didn't need to because there wasn't another table in there, which was odd. So clearly service was very attentive. And the food was wonderful! I had the cabbage chickpea meal which is vegetarian and gluten free and was delicious. My bf got the salmon and loved it. Nice drink selection, including an old fashioned on tap, and lots of beer. Their red ale was great. It's on the Columbus ale trail and I've always enjoyed stopping in for that, but was really pleasantly surprised by the dinner. It's a lovely building, could use some updating on the decor but would definitely have dinner here again. read more

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This is such a cool spot! This is an old theater repurposed. They kept a lot of the original woodwork and stained glass etc. We really enjoyed checking it all out. The bartender was very helpful and attentive. We looked at the menu, but the Indian restaurant on the corner was calling for us. The food looked good though. I would definitely recommend checking it out. read more

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The Elevator has been one of my go-to lunch spots downtown--just a short walk from my office. I usually order the almond-crusted chicken salad, which is always fantastic: fresh, satisfying, and full of flavor. After raving about it to my partner, he decided to take me there for a dinner date, and it didn't disappoint. For dinner, he ordered the crab cakes and I had the lamb fettuccine. Both were amazing. The crab cakes were packed with real crab (no filler here!) and came as three thick, generous portions--definitely great value for the price. The dipping sauce was a perfect complement and added a nice tang. The lamb fettuccine was a standout. The lamb was tender and deeply flavorful, and the whole dish had a rustic, homey feel. It's definitely on the heavier side, but in a cozy, comforting way--not overwhelming. I'd absolutely order it again in a heartbeat, though I'd probably save it for cooler weather--it's not exactly a summer dish. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or sitting down for a cozy dinner, The Elevator delivers on quality, flavor, and a great downtown atmosphere. read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - Crab cakes - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I wish I could give this place 3.5 stars- it's a little better than average but not quite 4 stars to me We did restaurant week 2023 here. The elevator has been on my list for a while The food was good, ambiance was okay, cocktails were exceptional I think the food was good not great. I feel like the plating was nice, food was tasty but it was just lacking a bit of surprise and spice when it came to flavor I know this is Ohio but calling something blackened or Cajun- I expect a bite of spice The salad I got had huge slices of onions and tiny cubed apples- it left the salad feeling unbalanced The cocktails however- really great, inventive, tasty and strong. I think this is definitely a great place to grab a drink. They use watershed gin and bourbon which is truly a great decision and adds a lot read more

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All the food is just average and overpriced. I wanted to like this place but the food missed the mark. Service and lemonade are good but the food didn't have bold flavors. They have a lot of new Orleans titled food but none of it tastes like New Orleans. I'm from New Orleans so I was disappointed. The portions are small and you may leave hungry like we did. We had to send back the penni chicken because of the lacklustre flavors. The bright side is our server was excellent. She was very good. The other issue was the food didn't come with bread that doesn't happen in Nola. If they take pride in the sauce then you need bread to get it all in your belly. I don't recommend this restaurant. It's overpriced and small portions with bland flavors. The Ambiance doesn't match the food served. read more

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We tried. We really tried to like this place. As we sat down we made the mistake of reading other Yelp reviews. Too late to leave... we decided to give it a shot. We ordered poutine and the buffalo cauliflower, and 2 old fashioneds. The server, Shelby, asked if we wanted the draft version. We said yes. Bad mistake #1. The appetizers were delicious. Sadly that's where the good ended. The drinks were truly undrinkable. Awful. Fast forward to the meals. We ordered chicken wings with chili garlic sauce and the almond crusted chicken salad. Wings: freezer burnt and the sauce was inedibly hot. The salad, edible but not good. The chicken had no flavor. After the awful old fashioned debacle we opted to switch to Manhattans. What came to the table was a drink so heavy with vermouth and bitters it was as dark as a Coke and undrinkable. We let Shelby know that we were not happy with our drinks and meals, she seemed completely uninterested in our dissatisfaction and said the drinks were not great because the bartender was new and "in training." If that. Were the case someone should have been checking his work. Overall this place clearly exists to serve those attending shows at The Palace or other nearby venue, particularly those that come in from out of town. If this is their impression of the Columbus food scene I am very sorry for their experience. Go somewhere, anywhere else besides The Elevator. read more

We were recommend to go here by someone who used to work in the kitchen. We made a reservation to celebrate our anniversary, I put on the reservation note allergies and that we were celebrating. The first dish I ordered was covered in what I am allergic to with no note about it on the menu. The second dish I ordered came out and looked like crap and was so bland and overcooked. Save your money and go elsewhere read more

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Stopped by for a drink with friends. Ended up getting chicken wings and sauerkraut balls too. The sauerkraut balls - sounds really odd, doesn't it? - were amazing. And the staff was great. Worth a stop! read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - Hard cider - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped in for lunch while we were working in the area and I will absolutely be back. This is by far the best salad I've had in Columbus. The honey mustard drizzle on the chicken was perfect, and didn't overpower any of the other flavors. I ended up asking for more maple shallot vinaigrette because it was so delicious. Our waiter was amazing and added to our overall positive experience. I will definitely be back here again soon! read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped in for an Ale Trail stamp. You can't help but think of the history of this building, Love how they kept it intact like this. Really good beers here. Bartender was churning out drinks by himself for the bar and restaurant. All the food looked good but we just stopped in for drinks. My first time here and not my last. read more

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During the Columbus restaurant week, we came in for that menu specifically and we are regulars, very good. The mushroom and crap was very good. Not a regular menu item, but we enjoyed it. And we order the filet medallions (see pic). What do we know? read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped in with my granddaughter around 3:00 this afternoon. I must say this was one of the most enjoyable meals I've had. I couldn't take my eyes off the details of the bar back and stained glass work in this historic building. We had appetizers and steak salads. The sauces and dressings were unlike any I've ever had - unique flavors that were subtle and not syrupy sweet. The generous portion of steak in our salad melted in our mouths. I think this is going to be my new favorite restaurant! read more

We went to Elevator for a birthday dinner recently and it was good not great. The restaurant, particularly the enterance is beautiful - lots of dark wood and a very cool mosaic tile floor. We were a party of 20 with reservations. I think we had 1 server assigned to our table. She was very efficient and pleasant. Overall, though, service was quite slow. We ordered drinks, then dinner, then more drinks before the food came out. Our reservation was for 6 and we got our meals at 7:30, with bread probably around 7. Bread came with an herbed butter that everyone really enjoyed. I had the shrimp and grits for dinner. I liked the shredded greens on top, but the grits were almost soup-y and the shrimp got buried in the grits so you had to fish around for it. It was ok, but I've had better. I ordered the Grand Marnier crepes for dessert. There were 2 small to medium crepes with the Grand Marnier sauce, ice cream, and berries. They were delicious! Everything in the dessert seemed to go well together. read more

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We had driven in from a couple of insurer meetings in the greater Cleveland area, so we were ready to have some good eatin' in the state's capitol. After trying a Mediterranean place nearby and finding it more than a bit wanting (tip to any restaurant owner: keep your tables clean, especially when it doesn't seem as if you're particularly busy), we found ourselves at Elevator. And satisfied we became - I had the herb marinated salmon along with a couple of Columbus Brewing IPAs, just to prove I was trying to be a local. To ensure I wouldn't awake hungry that night, I finished off with a Buckeye Brownie, sure to keep my dentist happy. Our waiter was a bit of a hipster, but still knew the menu inside and out. I was happy to see that the restaurant was more than a bit of inclusive, as evidenced by pictures such as the attached. read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - I wish I could be a part of this crowd! - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The vibe was really cool, but the hostess was dressed up like it was the 1920's (it wasn't Halloween), and the actual food and drinks were terrible. I thought we were going to a nice restaurant based off the menu, but the old fashioned was on tap (basically just watered down bourbon with a cherry), and the food was terrible. Very disappointing and will not be returning. read more

This is not really a review because we just had a drink. We had come hoping to sit on the patio, which is pictured on their website, and also mentioned in the reservation system as first come/first seated. However when we arrived we found out the patio was not yet available. Just mentioning because the website is misleading. Just one more observation - the place smelled kind of dank and not particularly nice. read more

Food was just ok. I got a burger and fries and really the burger was nothing special but the fries were good. Expected better for the price. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

The House Salad, Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon with potatoes and asparagus, and the Buckeye brownie were so good. Highly recommend trying this place. The staff were a little slow getting a to go order together but if you ate in-restaurant things seemed to be faster. read more

The Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus - The House Salad, Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon with potatoes and asparagus, and the Buckeye brownie - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio