We came here just for drinks. The place has a nice ambiance with exposed brick and old chandeliers. Our server Gerri is the reason for this review! She was attentive and engaging. She brought us our drinks quickly and made sure we had our refills when we were ready. She was willing to help us decide which beers to order. She also gave us a small sample of turtle soup (not mock turtle!!) to sample as she shared some of the history of the restaurant. We will definitely be back for food, thanks to the great service. read more

Now I'm not one to do bad reviews on restaurants, but this was a little ridiculous. I ordered a half sandwich and soup, about $10, the sandwich being grilled cheese and soup being tomato. Grilled cheese is about the easiest thing to make. My food came out and the cheese on the sandwich was cold and barely melted and the soup, while the flavor was alright, was also lukewarm. I'd feel fine paying $10 for a half grilled cheese and soup that was actually cooked all the way, but for this? I felt like I was throwing my money in the trash can. read more

Whoa, how come I had absolutely no idea this place existed until it showed on the "Best of Yelp" page? What a terrible scout I must be! After stopping by The Old Mohawk for a few pre-work beers (I work in German Village) I have to say that I agree with everyone else about this dandy little restaurant- it's a great bar with ever better bar food. Not much bad to say about it besides how crowded it was for being 3 pm on a Saturday. After browsing the menu, it made sense: the food selection is incredible! At Leigh's suggestion, I went with the Mother Mohawk sandwich, and I think it's safe to say that I'm hooked. The more I think about it, this might be bad news for me, seeing as I'll be tempted to pick one of these up before work every day. So there you have it- hearty food at reasonable prices, a great atmosphere that splits the difference between bar and restaurant, and an attractive selection of drafts and imports. This truly is the best of Columbus! read more

The Old Mohawk is that old time down home bar and grill that makes German Village what it is. It was started in 1933 and has gone through a few changes in name and owners, but in essence it is one and the same. The food is good and the prices are alright. Seven ninety-five for a sandwich isn't the best around, but compared to Katzinger's it's cheap. I tried the Thursday special meatloaf, which has been a tradition for some 25 years and it was indeed tasty with diced green bell pepper, onions and other flavors like Worcestershire sauce. The meat was tender and crumbly and the sauce was robust. For someone with a small appetite like me, the servings are plentiful, enough so that you'll end up taking some home. The people are friendly, enthusiastic and some of them have been there for a long time. History for The Old Mohawk, like so many other places in German Village, is rich. On their Web site, check out the history section and learn more about this icon. The décor is kind of eclectic; it doesn't have just one theme. Lighting fixtures at each table are noteworthy with their odd shapes and opaque pale blue. read more

The Old Mohawk makes for a nice hangout when I visit my sister and her boyfriend in German Village. Usually, if the wait is too long at Schmidt's or if we're not as hungry, we walk on over to The Old Mohawk. The food is pretty good here. I had a Bratwurst Sandwich the last time I came. Sounds kinda odd, I know, but it was pretty good, all in all. Maybe I ordered it because Schmidt's had a 2-hour wait that night and I wanted to go there. When I first tried their kettle chips I truly fell in love, though! They tasted great!! I've been eating only kettle chips ever since. It's true. Now they're all that I buy at the grocery store and I think it was due to The Old Mohawk. The service has been kinda laid back, but they're nice enough. They are also pretty helpful too when it comes to picking out a beer. The Old Mohawk has a pretty good selection of brews and my sister's boyfriend just couldn't make a decision, so the waiter let him try a few. I think that was helpful! The Old Mohawk is a nice, corner pub in German Village and really also makes for a nice place to hang out at. read more

A German Village institution! The Mother Mohawk sandwich and turtle soup are my pick. Great atmosphere with daily specials. Great little pub with a great beer menu that serves pub food+. Try on of their daily specials like meat loaf, fried fish, lasagna and others. Great neighborhood pub that's been around for decades. Was originally a dry goods store, drug store and soda fountain back before Prohibition. read more

Great little pub. Had the atomic burger with onion rings and spinach dig and of course a local ale. Great waiter and staff. If you are looking for a local "Cheers" with good food, this is it. read more

On a random search for good German food on our first trip to Columbus we found this place. Located down in German Village was this small place. Not a whole lot of actual German food, but very good none the less. I had the much raved about, Bratwurst Sandwhich. Amazing, it was soo good, along with their own version of spinach-artichoke dip and a few cold Warsteiner Pints and you have yourself an amazing meal. Great PLACE read more

Great place for a first date. Not too fancy, but service and food is really good. Plus its in a cool part of town. The bratwurst is great as well as the burgers and the quesadillas. The building isn't huge, so seating may be a bit tight and the background music can sometimes be loud. However, the food is great. This another of my default restaurants. They also have a few vegetarian options. read more

I'm giving this five stars only for the fact that I love this oldie, pubby, vintage feel- with the old artwork, original Renaissance-looking signs, groovy tunes playing. The atmosphere is super chill, a relaxing feel while you sip on your variety of wine choices, casual conversation while you enjoy the plethora of American dishes to choose from- and trust me there are plenty. GF and Vegan options available as well! Score! read more

The Old Mohawk - View of the bar area from the corner seating by the window. Love the atmosphere. - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

There was no wait at all! The staff was very friendly and very fast! Our food was hot a fresh and really good! I would recommend!

Love this place. The have a large variety of items on the menu including vegetarian options. The servers are always fast and efficient, which is great since the restaurant is always busy. Definitely tops my list of favorite places in Columbus read more

The Old Mohawk is located in the infamous German Village neighborhood in a city without much tradition. In Columbus, things come and go but there does not seem to be much lingering (especially with restaurants). The Mohawk fits in quite nicely in the brickwork of German Village. Once inside, you can tell that this place is tried and true. The atmosphere is nostalgic. Of course, a nostalgic dive like this is usually to be judged by the quality of its hamburger...this place does not disappoint. The hamburger is generously sized. The bun is thick. The burger patty and cheese melt together. The other sandwiches also looked quite appetizing. Come to The Old Mohawk and experience traditional Columbus at its finest. read more

Excellent. Atmospheric corner bar/pub with hearty lunches. Try the Turtle/Snapper Soup, a "70 year tradition". Great chicken salad quesadillas. Worthy "v" salad. Warm atmosphere with high ceilings and exposed brick walls. Friendly local scene. Try to make time to walk the neighboring streets of German Village to enjoy the visuals of the great architecture, cute pocket gardens. Awesome neighborhood. read more

Dinner with a couple friends, so a couple apps. Both adobe pork quesadilla and beer cheese bites very good. She got a spinach salad, which she enjoyed. I've had it before, and it is tasty. I usually get the Mother Mohawk, which I love, but didn't this time. Went with the garbage burger, and it was ok. Just ok. My bud did get it though, so I had to watch him enjoy every bite. Next time, you're mine, Mother! read more

We went for desserts, and they were delicious! The menu had lots of choices, and they had a great selection of beer and wine. Also, really cool atmosphere. read more

The Old Mohawk - Dessert? Yes please! - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Turtle soup tasted like beef stew. Really good tomato bisque and the art was really amazing. Good fried pickles if you're into that kind of thing. Tiny bottle of prosecco was perfect birthday addition. Good beer selection too. read more

Fried Pickles are the best in town! You pretty much can't go wrong with the menu. Great location too!

I'm pretty up and down about this restaurant. It's really more 3.5 stars, but I can't justify rounding up to 4. I walked in and there a sign saying to wait to be seated. I waited several minutes, long enough for the other diners to start staring at me because it got awkward. Finally I gave up and went to the bar to ask if I could just seat myself. He grabbed a waitress and had her seat me. Just an idea: have some sort of hostess stand rather than having your customers standing awkwardly near dining patrons. Also, have your employees periodically glance over to that area. Once seated, my server (Anna) quickly took my order. She was friendly and efficient, no complaints there. I got the Mac and cheese bites and they were delicious. Also got the veggie burger and fries. The burger was okay, not bad just not anything to remember. Overall, the mac and cheese bites were the best part. I'd probably come back if I was in the area again, but please take care of the seating situation. read more

Been coming here for years for lunch. As always, it was busy, but didn't have to wait for a table. I came here for what I always get: the Mother Mohawk. A roast beef and chicken salad sandwich with Swiss cheese. It's served with a side of carroway mayo and a pickle. Unique sandwich, pretty good. I've also thought the veggie burger was very good here. Julie waited in us and she was super friendly and a good server. read more

The Old Mohawk - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food was great Fish Sandwich was next level. Great presentation and great service as well. Sweet potato tots were good too. read more

So the Mother is just that!! The bomb The brat sandwich close second Atmosphere casual and waiter spot on. A must when here read more

The Old Mohawk - The yummy mother - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My go to German Village restaurant. Cheap but really great food and a fun environment. Good service and a very extensive menu with vegetarian options! read more

Two men strolled down a main road. Although the air was cold, the sun shone down warming their rosary cheeks. "Brightshaft, do you fancy a cold one" the tall man said to the other. "Cocksgold, I wouldn't pass up a chance to drink a cold one even if you tied my arms together forcing me to drink it out of a tube." Cocksgold chuckled, reminiscing silently about a few of the times he took cold ones to the face out of tubes. The men burst into the bar, grabbed a both and sampled their strips of chicken. They washed them down with some ice cold suds and continued on their way. read more

The Old Mohawk - This candle is not lit - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Always a favorite lunch spot when I'm in Columbus. My mom and I got the soup and sandwich combo. The service is always excellent, the food is affordable and delicious. The restaurant itself has great charm, with art on the walls, and it feels like it has a long history. If you're in the area, this is the lunch spot for you! read more

The Mother Mohawk is unbelievable. Just try it. Don't let the description scare you. Our server recommended it to me and it has changed my life. Great place to have a sandwich and a few beers. read more

Looking for a great place to eat in German Village on Yelp and saw Mohawk. Great reviews so decided to try it! What a great find. Good and service were excellent, got a table right away on a Friday night, food brought out quickly and was amazing! I got the BELT- bacon egg lettuce tomato and cheese. Very good will definitely get it again. My wife got the bacon cheeseburger quesadilla and she loved it. Great service, friendly staff, amazing food all in a great atmosphere! We will definitely come back read more

The Old Mohawk - BELT - bacon egg lettuce tomato and cheese - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Bean burger for the win- best in the city! I'll definitely be returning and can't believe I haven't been here until now having lived in the village for 3 years. Recommend! read more

I have visited The Old Mohawk - once as a party of four and once as a party of two. Both times I found the food to be average. The first visit I ordered the breaded sweet corn nuggets and the cajun crab and shrimp pasta. Both were good but neither were exceptional. The pasta was spicy and sauced well. Most recently I ordered the beef stew served in a mulit-grain bread bowl. While the stew tasted like and had texture of that which could have come from a can, the bread bowl was the highlight of the meal. The other person with me ordered fish and chips and the fish was a little soggy from the oil while the fried potatoes were delicious. Separate from the decent food, the service is top notch! I've always been waited on quickly and efficiently by a friendly individual. Overall, I recommend the Old Mohawk. Next time I'm trying the French Dip! read more

This was my go to when l lived in Ohio years ago. Whenever l am a visiting l take family and friends there. The Old Mohawk has not changed over the years. lt has character - a great vibe -and the food is made from scratch with pride. My salad wasn't fresh - which is the only time it has been not been great in over 20 years. l didn't say anything because we were all just enjoying the vibe and everything else was perfect. My daughter and her husband loved the onion rings. My mom -who is usually a picky eater - devoured her bratwurst dinner. Service is always an A+. Parking can be challenging during peak dinner hours so it is good to allow a little extra time. read more

So, I know it sounds weird at first -- but the chicken salad quesadilla was SO dang good. I got it last week and I'm getting it again. I can't even speak for anything else on the menu but the place is adorable, staff was super friendly and everyone in there seemed like they were regulars and probably because this place is so cute and serves up some delicious food. read more

I just visited here for the second time, and both times food and service have been really great and consistent! The first time I came here was with my mom and daughter. The waitress put in an order of a cheese quesadilla for my toddler so she could eat and be busy and not fussy. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable! It was in the middle of the afternoon lunch rush, but there were tables available so no wait! The sandwiches my mom and I ordered were amazing and very filling! I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and was very happy. It was so thick and slathered all over the bread that it was hanging off the bread and not one single piece of chicken salad fell off the bun. It was a while ago that I went with my mom so I can't remember what sandwich she ordered but she really liked hers and wants to visit again. I liked my chicken salad sandwich so much I ordered it again when I went on a date with my husband and again it was just as good and never fell off the bun. I really do want to try their other sandwiches like the Sloppy Jose and their Reuben sandwich, but their chicken salad has me hooked! My husband ordered the Mother Mohawk so he got to enjoy some of the chicken salad and he loved it as a topping on his roast beef. This time when we visited it was around 6pm and again the place was crowded but there were empty tables! We had a different server but she was just as quick, friendly and efficient as the previous server. Next time I come back I will try something new! read more

Went to dinner tonight here after a friend recommended this place. It was terrible , the food was awful and service was just as bad . I would rather go to a Sonic and eat in my car . If you can' t handle a Saturday night crowd you need to shut down . The food you served tasted like it was cooked last night . On to the next review sight . read more

I went with my husband for lunch. They have a friendly service and the restaurant is very small so maybe you will have to wait a little bit, but not too much. My husband had a Bistro Salmon Salad which he liked very much and I had a Cajun Crab and Shrimp Pasta which was very tasty but I think the shrimps were really small... Even though I recommend this place. read more

I stumbled upon this bar a year or so ago....and I'm so glad that I did. The vibe is super unique and fun, they have crazy dishes such as turtle soup or the best fried pickles around. Everyone is friendly and you never feel rushed. It's my favorite secret spot in Columbus read more

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Great place to eat and drink! I moved away from the Columbus area many years ago, but had the chance to stop by the other day and it was just a fun as ever! read more

Went to this place for Restaurant Week. Got the tomato soup, crap cakes with red pepper sauce, and Buckeye Special cheesecake. The venue is overall a little small. We came with a group of 11 and had to split up into three groups. The tomato soup was okay, with a right amount of basil but it was very oily. The crab cake was underwhelming and the red pepper sauce was a good sauce, but didn't go with the crab cake well. The crab cake was fairly dry and overly floured. Could use some acidity like lemon juice. The vegetable were frozen and unseasoned. I only ate them because I needed vegetables for the day. The Buckeye Special cheesecake was good. Good balance of peanut butter and chocolate and pecan. Service was good. read more

The Old Mohawk - Tomato basil soup. Good amount of basil but too much oil. Why is there so much oil in the soup? - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Exceeded expectations!! We stopped in for a drink and a snack. We received a warm greeting as soon as we walked in and grabbed two seats at the bar. I selected a great IPA from the more than adequate beer list. I was impressed with all the vegetarian options on the menu and was really glad I selected the CHILI. Bar service was fast and friendly and the vibe was very inviting. I can't wait to go back and try something different! read more

The most redeeming factor of The Old Mohawk is the awesome interior - it's a feast for the eyes. Great ambiance. It's good for a group or just the two of you. The food is good - average selection. Whatever I have ordered has always been decent and of an adequate portion - not overpriced. The staff is always cheerful, fast, efficient, non-intrusive on conversation. This is a great place for local artists to exhibit their work - except sometimes, well, they might want be a little more particular about whose goes up. Parking is scarce - and a drawback. If you're looking for atmosphere with reasonable prices and reasonable food - this is the place. read more

Way a little disappointed by the turtle soup, but still good, just not sure I would order it again. + Surprisingly decent draft selection. read more