I've been revisiting restaurants that have been Columbus staples and that I haven't been to in awhile lately, and of course the Old Mohawk definitely hits that description. There is always a lot of great choices to choose from, including GF and vegetarian options. We started with sweet potato tots that are delicious. My friend and I went with salads, me the california salad and him the chef salad- and they were so great, and full of ingredients- my fav. My nephew got Mac and cheese- his complaint was it was too cheesy (this is not a complaint about the Old Mohawk, more just that he is young and wanted Kraft Mac and cheese style) so my friend took it home and said it heated up excellently and was even better the next day. Overall it was a good experience, and I'll keep it on the list of places in Columbus that have held up over the years. read more

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We've been going to the Old Mohawk for 20 years. It was a great neighborhood restaurant/bar with good food and friendly service. Unfortunately the quality of food has decreased in the past few years. In 2025 the food has consistently been bad. Today the onion soup broth was clear and tasteless instead of a rich brown beef/onion broth. The salmon was borderline bad. Neither of us ate our meals. Service was great and friendly. After 4 consecutive visits with bad food I am sad that the Mohawk is now on our list of restaurants to never return to. read more

Lots of different menu options including quite a few vegan ones as well. The place was pretty small overall but luckily we were able to seated in about 5 minutes after arrival. The fries were an extra add on to the buffalo chicken sandwich. The Reuben was good as was the french onion soup, I just wish the two croutons that were in it were on top maybe, they were really mushy. There was a bar towards the back. It was a very laid back kind of place. I plan on coming back to try some appetizers read more

The Old Mohawk - 1/2 a Reuban & side of french onion soup - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I have tried this place over and over again, hoping for a different result. Always disappointed. Cheep, heartburn food. Ok to sit at the bar or outside and drink if you're not hungry. read more

This is a place I like to recommend for people who are near downtown, want something fairly chill, and I have no idea what kind of food they want lol A variety of standard fare, not bad beer selection, and the food is pretty good. I have to know tho - why on earth does this place close at 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights?! It looks like a bar, but acts like an old person restaurant. I don't get it. I feel like they could have traffic if they stayed open in that neighborhood. The service is usually pretty solid read more

My nephew and I enjoyed a nice lunch here on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the Book Loft. He was excited to try turtle soup, and he enjoyed it very much! He (at 22 years old) is a BIG eater and he smashed a giant burger with mushrooms! I had the Rueben, which was tasty... but the bread was way too mushy and unpleasant. Mini potato pancakes were a fun side! read more

The history alone makes this place amazing. Probably the best Reuben in town. Chill vibe, casual menu, always a fun time.

This is a corner bar that has that friendly vibe all over it. We stopped in for bourbon after a party and they have a great selection. I chose to have a glass of Woodford Reserve. We didn't order food but the burgers that went by looked awesome. I'll have to come back & try them. And the menu is extensive! Great place. Worth the stop to check it out! read more

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Ruben was nothing to brag about. Burger was good. How does the health dept not close it down. read more

Cozy little tavern in German Village. It's been around forever, (like it was once a Speakeasy). Nothing pretentious or trendy involved just simple neighborhood tavern with great food and drinks. I had to try the Turtle Soup (their signature dish) and it was tasty tomato based and lots of veggies. The Mother Mohawk sandwich is different but a brilliant combo of melting tender roast beef shaved with home made chicken salad on marble rye bread with horseradish Mayo on the side. DELISH! We arrived on a Saturday at about 5:30 and were seated right away. Within 20 minutes the place was packed with a line of waiting customers. Service was friendly and they move you through pretty quickly so folks didn't wait too long. Street parking, it's German Village. read more

The Old Mohawk - Lots of local artwork on the walls for sale. - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Comfort food at its finest. The old Mohawk is like a hug from a cherished uncle. Comforting, familiar, and sweet. Go! Now!

Stopped in here after a day out around town. This is a unique place that has a lot of regulars. We sat down and were immediately greeted by our server. I ordered the Mother Mohawk. It was a great combination, they rye bread was delicious. The horseradish sauce was the little extra that it needed! A cool spot that I would revisit! read more

The Old Mohawk - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

In town for a visit, liking locally owned places our son took us to Old Mohawk. Turtle Soup and half a Ruben hit the spot. Great Merion Village bar, great service, great food, the kind of place every neighborhood needs!! read more

Great place to hang with friends! Barb is an amazing and caring server!!! Art and yummy food are my favorites!!! Crunchy potato pancakes hit the spot! Loved Heather's favorite spot! read more

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I LOVE this place!!! My favorite to eat in columbus area!! Mostly because they have the best french onion soup. Service is great and so is the atmosphere! read more

The Old Mohawk - Half Mother Mohawk Sandwich & French Onion Soup - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

One of the best spots in town for casual, but homemade, hot, quality food. Best French onion soup in town, and I'm a big fan of the bratwurst sandwich. read more

The Old Mohawk - Bratwurst sandwich - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food had a wonderful cheeseburger. Nice outdoor seating. Wife had a salad that was also delicious.

Popular long-time eatery in German Village that can be crowded at lunch and Happy Hour. I had a bowl of chili (ok) and a Rueben sandwich (decent). My wife had a Caesar Salad and a soup that she rated highly. A cousin had a Rueben sandwich. Overall, an acceptable restaurant with a lot of old Columbus charm. However, one Bratwurst entree hardly qualifies it to claim that it serves German food! read more

We had a pleasant experience at The Old Mohawk. We came in on a Saturday night around 4:30 p.m. and it was a little crowded, but we did not have to wait. It was more of a casual atmosphere that is perfect for kids and families. We were quickly greeted by our server who asked for our drink orders. She was very friendly and attentive. We ordered a chicken quesadilla and a Turkey Reuben (no kraut) with potato pancakes. The quesadilla was pretty standard, but delicious nonetheless. I really enjoyed the Turkey Reuben, especially the honey mustard sauce that they give you for dipping. The potato pancakes were perfectly crunchy and were served with sour cream for dipping. The menu has a lot of options, so there is definitely something for everyone. Overall I really enjoyed this meal and would return again if I am in the area. read more

Every time I visit my cousin who lives in Columbus, we always grab lunch at The Old Mohawk. The vintage building steeped in history fits perfectly in the German Village neighborhood. Brick streets and classic 1800 mansions are the perfect backdrop to this old pub. There are a few cute little boutiques too. But mostly it feels like a lovely residential neighborhood. Inside it's dark with a ton of dark varnished wood and stained glass. You can feel the good times had by many throughout the years. The grand bar looks like it has served many cocktails to it's faithful patrons through the decades. I love the character this beautiful room offers. I always love our meals here. The casual, pub style, comfort food menu offers tasty no frills options. The burgers are prepared perfectly. The soups and chili are yummy. I have enjoyed great salads too. The portion size is impressive on everything I have ordered. Service is always great. The team works well together and offers attentive and knowledgeable service. I know I can count on a great experience to go along with a delicious meal. read more

The Old Mohawk - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm only going 3 bc so many of my friends swear they've had really good meals here. Head's up, no Turtle soup rt now which isn't posted on the website. Still, me and the missus thought the menu looked solid and gave it a go anywho. I got the meatloaf w green beans and wedge fries. The meatloaf was tough, the green beans were mushy and the wedges were mostly okay except a handful of 'em were undercooked. The wife went w fish n chips; the fish tasted frozen and bland, the batter a bit thick. I tried it and thought it okay, although not up w Fado or Old Bag. The crab tots were the best part of the meal, and I'd call 'em good not great. Server was nice although he missed me asking for a glass of wine, but not a big deal and tbh I'm almost happy about the miss bc we kinda just wanted ta leave by then. I dunno - part of me wants ta say I'll go back to try the soup when it returns, but I'm pretty doubtful. Here's hoping it was a one off, stuff happens. read more

On 7/8/24 the restaurant didn't have food, yet they sat us in. We asked for draft, beer and draft was broken; we asked for a bottled beer and they were out of the beer; we order the fried pickles which were one of their summer appetizers and they were out; we order the veggie paella and they were out of rice. At that point we decided to leave and just pay for our drinks, one being a $15 old fashioned. After all, the waitress had the audacity to rudely tell us, "sorry we don't have what you were looking for." We only wanted the food listed in the menu which they didn't have and are rude to me and my children. If you decide to be a patron at The Old Mohawk, just ask upfront if they have food; it will save you some frustration. read more

We are visiting out of town. This is my first time here. Cute little place for lunch. A little crowded and the seatings were a little tight during this pandemic. However, I do like that the staff is wearing their mask and disinfecting each table when the customers leave. The turtle soup tasted like vegetable soup and it wasn't bad at all. This was the first time I've ever heard of Bratwurst sausages. So I was excited to try it out! But it was a little salty for my palate. The mother mohawk sandwich was fine. It had potato salad in it and that was pretty tasty. The service was great. Our waitress was on point with the refills on our lemonade and she was very friendly. read more

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After years of not coming here...for no apparent reason reason just life...I was traveling w/ my daughter and we stopped in for a bite to eat & was not disappointed.. the food was phenomenal..so if you are looking for a quaint awesome place to dine. Stop on in. read more

On a rare sunny day (Sunday) my grand daughter and I found this place. I am so glad we did!! It was so good. I had the 1/2 soup 1/2 salad. It was great. The soup (tomato basil) could have been hotter but the taste was on point. I had the Mohawk salad....delicious! My grand daughter had the pesto grilled chicken sandwich and wedge fries. We both loved our choices. We'll definitely be back. Service was very good too. read more

Unique and friendly neighborhood restaurant in German Village area. Varied menu items including daily or seasonal specials. Food is interestingly flavorful. We ordered the chicken ravioli and Cajun pasta special. Both were delicious. Honestly, better than a famous Italian restaurant's. Drink selection was very good. Had a decent list of bourbons including hard to find selections, enjoyed a pour of the select. Artwork around the dinning area was local and for sale. We couldn't help but purchase one. Our server Josh was extremely friendly and very attentive to us, and this was a Friday night. We will return to try both a new menu selection and a new drink selection. Great casual date night. read more

This was a very eclectic and authentic dining experience at this restaurant. The wrap around bar, the hand made sculptures on the wall, and the dark and quiet environment made this dining experience pretty cool. There was a 99 cent paps blue ribbon beer on their special menu, so I obviously had to have a couple of those. The food menu was pretty large, but I saw a fish and chips walk by my, so that's what I ended up ordering. The french fries were really good and their tarter sauce tasted home made. The fish was ok, it was over cooked in my opinion and actually a little dry. The batter was really nice, but the quantity of fish was minimal compared to the batter thickness. The Mrs. ended up getting the chicken salad sandwich, which was recommended by the server. That sandwich was probably the best chicken salad i've had and will definitely be on my list to get myself the next time I visit this location! read more

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On a visit to Jack O lantern world we tried to get into another restaurant in German Village and decided not to go with the long wait time. Old Mohawk was an easy walk and got us in without. 14 minutes. Great stained glass and art pieces made the atmosphere very hip and welcoming. I opted for a unique combo sandwich pairing chicken salad and roast beef. It was fantastic. Flavorful and tender. The sauce was a great accompaniment. Mom's Turtle Soup was nondescript. Did not resemble the rich broth turtle soup I have had elsewhere. Portions were great and price was reasonable. read more

We were sitting at the bar, so Jenna wasn't our immediate server. But having been in the service-industry before, we know how crazy it can be. Jenna is an exceptional server here. She took care of take out orders, serving on the floor, bussing, whatever needed to be done, and she did it all gracefully. High five Jenna! read more

I've been checking off the boxes (restaurants) since my daughter moved to the German Village area. The Old Mohawk is one everyone should try. Great for lunch. What's not to like about Pub/Bar food and a cold beer? Typical "pub" atmosphere. Service was good. I will one day make it back to this location. read more

With the building flying a German flag, and being in the German Village, walked in off the street thinking this would be great stop for a German beer and some food. Should have realized my mistake when I saw only one German beer on tap, but went ahead and ordered some food to go along with it. What I got was pretty generic American bar food. Ordered a Rueben which had a few ounces of meat, dab of sauerkraut and Swiss on some hard marble rye - maybe not even up to the typical bar food standard. Potato pancakes were more hash brown/tater tot than anything I've ever had. Definitely nothing made in house, probably came off the GFS truck. Place looks like a nice neighborhood spot, but doesn't seem to live up to what I think it's potential read more

The Old Mohawk - Typical bar food. Generic onion rings. - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Our dinner at old Mohawk left a lot to be desired. This was the first true date night for my husband and I in a very long time and it was pretty disappointing. The service at old Mohawk gets 5 stars. However, the food would be a 2 at best. The spinach dip appetizer was cold, soupy and lacked flavor. My husbands burger came out as pictured. The top bun was put in a pool of the myoglobin from the burger which was quite nasty. I got the meatloaf dinner and it was not good at all. The meatloaf was dry and the mashed potatoes were lumpy. It was on par with the meatloaf lunch you'd be served in grade school. The macaroni and cheese (pictured) had over cooked bread crumbs on the top and was runny as well. Not much different in flavor than what you would expect from a stoffers meal. I had high hopes for the old Mohawk but sadly this place missed the mark. read more

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Very cozy little pub in German Village. Came here for lunch when Schmidt's was jammed and was pleasantly surprised. Great French Onion soup. Also tried the Mother Mohawk sandwich, a Unique twist on a roast beef sandwich in marble rye. German selections at other tables looked good too! read more

Friendliest, most competent staff! Menu is stable but always interesting - Mother Mohawk!

This was our second choice the first night of a weekend stay in German Village. The menu is big enough for anyone to find something they'd like. When I called for carry out the fellow taking my order sounded in a hurry. As it turned out, I discovered how busy they were when I went to pick up our food. Our food was fine. I wish they'd had the Gouda bacon bites but were sadly out. My wife's burger was ok. As was my Reuben, though it was light on corned beef in relation to the amount of bread. read more

Bartender Barbara was phenomenal and so personable, food was great. Had such a great experience. Friendly atmosphere can't wait to return! read more

I started coming here 20 years ago, moved to California but still make it to the Mohawk at least monthly. Food is very good and reliably so. The staff is fantastic and the ambience is otherworldly. There are bankers, lawyers, doctors, PhDs, truck drivers and old Farts like me all enjoying good food in a classic place. It is a perfect neighborhood tavern! read more

Looking for a great meatloaf like grandma use to make? Stop by and have a slice with mash potatoes and green beans. Nice comfort food on a cold day. read more

The Old Mohawk - Meatloaf, mash & green beans - American Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This is a great go-to restaurant for lunch or dinner. I've been many, many times over the years and have never been disappointed. They offer great food and service. Back when I ate red meat, I loved the Mother Mohawk, an incredible sandwich with roast beef AND chicken salad. I've also enjoyed the Veggie Wrap, filled with an amazing array of veggies, cheese and guac. The 1/2 salad or soup & sandwich is a great deal. They also have a good selection of quesadillas, and I am always happy when anyone has salmon tacos on the menu. Love the Mohawk. read more

Love the vibe of the Old Mohawk. I went there for lunch and it was great! Nice staff, good food served fast, clean atmosphere. Great place! read more