Had a weeknight dinner with some new friends. The place was busy both in the dining room and at the bar. Pleasant, lively but a little noisy, though not enough to disturb conversation. Menu is a slightly elevated bar food selection coupled with a nice selection of beers and cocktails. Prices seemed to be competitive with other similar venues. We all passed on apps and went straight to the mains. Most ordered a sandwich or burger while I ordered the lobster Mac & cheese. My dinner was delicious. A rich and cheesy baked concoction with a few lumps of lobster meat mixed in and flavoring the entire dish. All the guests cleaned their plates with relish. Simple platings with no special attention given to plate presentation. The dinners came out staggered rather than all at once. We weren't rushed but were attentively served. They accommodated us with 5 separate checks. All in all, I'd gladly return to enjoy another dinner. read more

We ate post graduation meal at the Waleus tonight we had a reservation for 12 and 11 of us showed up on this cool rainy night. We we famished since it was 8:30 p.m. The did accommodation us with a lower table since on member of the party was elderly and in a wheelchair, with the statement that "this is a bar more than a restaurant". I would thereby say they are not truly ADA accessible oe friendly as one would hope. But as I said we had made the reservation and figured we'd make the best of it. Some of our appetizers got lost and were so late they took them off the bill. Some of our appetizers arrived cool or cold upon arrival, but we were so hungry we ate them. Plus it wasn't like anyone came back to check on us, or ask how was everything or refills. It wasn't until I went back to the bar and asked for refills that we were even visited again. I know our server was also seeming to be the bartender too. I don't think we'll be back and never with any handicapped friends who can't sit at a high top table. I would say the hopes were high but the experience was almost a total dud. Those who got the chicken Alfredo liked it and it was hot. After spending over $220 for the 7 people I paid for with only 1 alcoholic beverage and mostly burgers and appetizers. I would recommend spending your money elsewhere. read more

Nice looking bar and restaurant. They converted old wooden doors into tables which adds to the aesthetic. Lots of seating and TVs everywhere but all playing the same content. My waitress Brei was super friendly and had a bright smile. She helped recommend the Shrimp Po Boy and it was such a good choice. I got the sweet potato fries as my side. I'm not exaggerating when I say the food came out lightning fast, literally within 4 mins. But it tasted so fresh. I really couldn't believe it. The sandwich was very tasty and the sweet potato string fries were nicely done with just the right amount of crisp. Prices were very reasonable. Good option for eats if u want something good and fast read more

The Walrus - Shrimp Po Boy - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A very casual eatery, and a relax place to get together with friends or for a casual date. The Walrus posts a variety of unique handcrafted cocktails. The menu has unique but simple offerings which are sure to please, even the finicky among us. The house made tortilla chips are great, as our the buffalo ranch sliders. in the area of entrées, I would recommend the short rib and there's a mac & cheese dish, which is quite pleasant. Great experience, friendly staff, look forward to returning again. read more

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Great visit and Joey is an awesome server! He is our absolute favorite as the service is always excellent with him. For dinner, we had the soft pretzels for an appetizer, and I had the Cheese burger and Chris had the Maple Burger + Sauteed Onions. Cool atmosphere and vibe but I always recommend dining in the front as the back can get really loud. Please note this is another business that will charge you a 3% processing fee if you use a credit card and not cash/debit. I would recommend. One of our favorites close to us and only had a couple things on the menu I didn't like. Everything else has kept us coming back. read more

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We have been to The Walrus twice, and both times we had wonderful meals! The second time was a little less crowded but football was on and everyone was in a great mood. We ordered the quesadilla, buffalo chicken sliders, and a side of fries. The sliders were my favorite. They were so simple but had amazing flavor. The fries and sauce must be ordered every time you go here!!! So so so good! read more

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Despite having a mishap on our food order, the day was saved by the excellent customer service provided by our server, Monty. My wife had ordered a Lobster Roll and what arrived was not what we were used to in California/Maine/Massachusetts. It had pieces of lobster mixed in with a tuna fish salad which is very different from the lobster-only with butter on a toasted bun we are used to. Monty made everything right when this was brought to his attention, he had it taken off our bill and was very apologetic. He then took a replacement order on another menu item to fix things. My order of Cajun Chicken & Shrimp pasta was great, very flavorful. The local draft beer paired nicely. Despite the rocky start with my wife's food order, things ended well with Monty's honest and apologetic service approach. read more

I've been here many many times over the years, always the same good feeling! My service was excellent! The lady behind the bar took great care of me, making sure I was happy with my food and that I needed anything else! I was t too hunger so I went for my Go-to, a nice crunchy salad with house made Croutons (yummmy!) and their SUPER yummy fires! (Their fries are SO good especially dipped in their house made ranch!!!) Everything was delicious and everyone was very kind! only only critique is that the music was deafening pair that with the noise of the exited patrons watching the game made it a little less enjoyable. Mind you this is a bar and tavern so I was expecting noisy, but not to that extent. it's really 4.5/5 starts read more

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I've been meaning to come here for a while but finally made it in since they have a late night menu. My friend and I came and we got a nice patio table since it was still really nice outside. The waitress was super friendly. We ordered the Wally punch, the walrus salad, and the buffalo chicken flatbread. It was all really yummy. The restaurant was playing great music and I also noticed that they have a pool table which I'd love to use next time I come. read more

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I kept hearing about this place, and hearing how good it was, but it didn't quite seem like my kind of place, and it wasn't quite in the neighborhoods frequent. Today, I figured what the heck, and stopped in when I was passing nearby. It's joined to a bar, and the inside has a very old-school bar feeling with brick walls, etc. I happened in on a Monday, which is burger day, and they talked me into trying one. And it was excellent. $5 burgers, all toppings a small extra charge. I ended up spending $7.50 for one with lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, chipotle mayo, and queso fresco. It came out and looked pretty small, but also pretty tall, and paired with a side it was plenty for lunch. Nice meaty burger, excellent bun, perfect toppings. Just a really good burger all around. At a really good price. Get two if you're super hungry, although by the time I ate it and my side of excellent Brussels sprouts topped with a ton of bacon, I was full. Service was excellent. Prices were good, but of course it was a super deal so I'm not sure about the rest of the menu. And the rest of the menu is very interesting, with essentially upscale bar food. The beer and cocktail menus also look interesting. The place is cozy and comfortable; the restaurant area in the front doesn't seem that big, but in the back it is bigger, and there's a bar, and there's a whole 'nother side of the building. There's a pool table, a stage, an interesting booth/dining nook, and more. Excellent fast friendly service all around. I will definitely be back to try some of the other options, andheck, if I am hungry for a burger on a Monday. read more

We had the Brunch Burrito and Fajita Omelette. They were just OK. For a late Brunch on a weekend, the place was very noisey, due mostly to one large table of people who apparently had starting drinking heavily. We could not hear to talk to each other accross our table. This is more a bar than a restaurant, really. They also cancelled our Open Table reservation, even though we did arrive on time. No problem getting a table, but no Open Table points for the meal. read more

Amazing server. It was busy but they were fast with the food which was great. The ambiance was amazing. Everyone was happy, while we waited for our food we played ping pong and I would definitely come here again. read more

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Went on a Wednesday night and there was no wait. Our server was very friendly and efficient. The cocktails were very tasty! The god came out with and hot. Well seasoned also. Can't wait to go back and try a cbd drink read more

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I got a beer and a quesadilla. It was good. I've been here before and had a great experience and tried to get more of my bar buddies that complain of bad service or expensive food to come back and catch a game. But tonight I asked if you had shirts with the US flag for the 4th after seeing the pride flag shirt. A fair question and you probably have one for each holidy. Walrus themed anything is pretty sick imo. Unfortunate that your bartender told me I'm insinuating something and that he doesn't care for me to come back. The previous times I've been here it's been great and very friendly. Very bad vibes from the blonde bartender tonight. read more

Omg so delish! Everything was quick and actually so good. The menu looked so good and my food came out so quick and was delicious. 100% recommend, staff were so sweet and accommodating with my various substitutions. We got the nachos, fried chicken sandwich, pastrami sandwich and cheeseburger so good!!! The place was gorgeous and lighting was cute, they had pool and other fun games. read more

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Service at the bar was fantastic. So many amazing options. I got the maple burger with fries and a slice of strawberry swirl cheesecake. Everything was delicious. Service was quick. Burger was cooked perfectly. It had candied bacon on it which I love but have never had on a burger before. So happy I went there. read more

****Horrible**** I went to have lunch on the patio and their patio umbrellas weren't secure. I was there for 5 minutes hadn't even ordered. The wind blew and the heavy wooden umbrella fell on me. The manager took the incident report, and comp'd the meal. The meal wasn't what I expected, I'd give it a 4 decent but didn't seem fresh. A day later I started having pain and went to the ER, I don't live locally so I had to call/email and they refused provide any insurance information, copy of incident report, or company information. Every phone regarding issue there were continuous promises of call backs, rude staff, no policy or knowledge what to do in these situations. Their (supposed) attorney called me and asked for copies of the bills once sent he then advised they don't want insurance involved nor do they want to rectify so file lawsuit. Very unprofessional, unsafe and unhelpful staff. read more

We ended up breaking down in Columbus Ohio and it took four days to get the car fixed. We found this very cool restaurant The Walrus. All the bartenders were very friendly and helpful. We had some great short rib quesadillas and chicken quesadillas. Highly recommended! read more

The Walrus - Short rib quesadillas - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Came in for restaurant week and my partner and I got both the chicken sandwiches. They were a little too black for us. But we got the veggie nachos to start and those were delicious!! the tiramisu was good for dessert but kinda sloppy on my plate. It didn't really hold its shaoe read more

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he Walrus steals from you by tacking on fees and charges they do not indicate on the bill, and do it in a way that you only realize the fees after they run your card, and that can make a huge difference in the final amount. The service wasn't great; our server didn't know what he was doing and forgot about us for gaps of time, bringing us drinks we didn't order (and were expected to pay for) when he felt bad for ignoring us. I hadn't been back to The Walrus in a while because they stole from me outright the last time. They got smarter I guess with time, but they're thieves nonetheless. read more

Multiple people told me this was a must try place, so I was super excited to go for restaurant week. I tried their $30 deal and ordered the Tavern pretzels, short rib dinner and chocolate cake. My partner ordered the maple burger. Overall this whole experience was okay, but we both agreed we wanted more and this experience was not worth $30 per person. The only thing I'd go back for is the Tavern pretzels! They were easily a 5/5 and absolutely delicious. The vibe is family friendly and laidback. Yes people were drinking, but it's the vibe at least during normal dinner time where people keep to themselves and nothing crazy is going on. We saw lots of families, couples and groups of friends hanging out. The service was good. The waitress refilled our waters and made sure we knew when food was about to come out. Now to talk about the three dishes. The short rib was okay. The mashed potatoes tasted home made, the meat was tender and the veggies were a little undercooked. The flavor was a bit dull and the meal overall just tasted like something you could eat at someone's house. It wasn't bad, but just not great. The maple burger was similar except the burger was a little dry, skimpy on the bacon and the fries were really greasy. Typical bar food, but not something I'd crave when I'm not drinking. Lastly the chocolate cake was good. It's from joyful baked goods that specializes in gluten free baked goods Overall, I just wasn't too impressed and don't plan on going back. If bar food is something you enjoy with a laid back environment, definitely give them a try! read more

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I've been to the Walrus before! Food is affordable and pretty good. I like the wings but this time I order a burger. It was pretty average, not my favorite. But the fries are THE best! We did order an appetizer and unfortunately we received it after our main entree. I don't think they put the order in. It was ok. Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of the pretzels but they were average. They tasted rushed and were a little burnt on the underside. We were almost finished with our entree's so we didn't bother having them remade. It was pretty busy inside and they had the front window open. The breeze felt great. The drinks were good as well! I had the drink with maker's mark and honey in it! Overall, we still enjoyed our time and our waitress was super sweet! read more

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We love this spot. We don't come to Columbus as often as we'd like, but The Walrus is our go to place when we do. The service is the only thing that may outshine the food. And the food is always delicious. I had the Short Rib Sliders with fries and their creamy horseradish Mayo. OMG!!! Hubby had the Chicken Salad Sandwich and fries. I even had enough left over for a To-Go box. read more

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Went there on a quiet Sunday evening for a family members birthday. She loves their homemade veggie burger and that's what she wanted so we obliged. My hubby got the maple burger and I got the candied bacon grilled cheese. The fries are battered, so I don't think they were fresh cut, but they were still good. I wanted something light, and the grilled cheese definitely fit the bill. The candied bacon was delicious. We got the dip trio (queso, guac, pico de gallo) for an app. The queso was awesome and tasted like it was made with real cheddar cheese. (I will get the nachos next time, now that I know they make good queso!) My hubby liked the maple burger, but he agreed with me, and would want to try the nachos next time. It was our server Cody's first day waiting tables, and he did a fantastic job. He was super nice and friendly. Overall a great experience. read more

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A nice place to visit before a show at the Ohio Theatre. It was an easy walk from the garage and to the theater from the restaurant. On this visit we had a group of 8 which we were easily able to make a reservation for online. They have a nice cocktail menu and beer list. We did have some cocktails that were ordered off the menu and they arrived in short and tall glasses so make sure you specify when ordering. Everyone enjoyed their meals but the star seemed to be the short rib dinner. Absolutely delicious! read more

The Walrus - Short rib sliders - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food was amazing. I had the lobster Mac and cheeses. Pasta was not overdone and there was a generous amount of lobster. My husband had the blackened salmon sandwich and it also was amazing. A generous flavorful piece of perfectly cooked salmon with just the right amount of blackened flavor. It was served with a generous amount of fried ( which could have been hotter) but good nonetheless. We will be back read more

We had 7 of us and they handled the large group perfectly. I had a burger and it hit the spot. Very hearty and great taste. The fries are great. Others had the lobster roll and felt it was as good as anyone they have ever had. The other favorite was the Chicken hand breaded and 100% a favorite. The service was spot on and so friendly. read more

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Food here is extremely lack luster basically microwaved and not worth the price. Not sure what the appeal is.

Tom the bartender was super sweet and attentive. He recommended several items in detail on the drink and food menu. I felt my business was appreciated and I was valued. The food was also great. I will be back ! read more

Been here many times and always find myself coming back. Good food. Good fun. Good atmosphere. Like the location. Always good service. There's always something going on here. I like it! read more

Great local place. The shrimp po boy had great flavor. The fries were nice and crispy. Staff were very friendly and helpful for a first time visitor the place had great music and had a very cool vibe. This is a must try read more

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The burger was cooked beautifully and we also got recommended the Cajun Alfredo pasta which was heavenly. Drinks are delicious and the music is loud. It's a nice date night spot! read more

The atmosphere was fun. It was really loud so you had to yell across the 2 person table to hear one another. The service was okay we were seated instantly. But the server didn't tell us what wasn't available so when we went to order we had to choose again and wait 15 minute. Their chicken wings are awesome. We ordered three. I ordered a chicken Samwitch and that was clear. I also knocked over a glass container. They took 10 minutes to clean it because one guy wasn't our server was trying to clean it and take care of his tables. The busser is a NPC who brought the wrong food twice. Sat there trying to figure out where the food goes then turns around. Edit: it had California pricing for mid food in fucking Ohio. read more

We came here for lunch while in Columbus for the day. Our server was great. The food was just okay for me. My chicken sandwich was a little burnt on the edges and the fries were all bunched up together and not that hot. I did appreciate how clean the inside was and how most of the items you need are on your table. read more

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Andrew our server was cool, chill, seemed comfortable doing his job and with us. Atmosphere was typical, hippie pub style "Always Sunny in Philadelphia" vibes, with a Walrus theme. Honorable mention yo the friendly Trivia Game dude who wanted to ensure we were able to get logged in to participate. Short Ribs could've EASILY been a 8 if not for the copious amounts of salt slow cooked into the meat and gravy, mashed potatoes were great. Lobster roll HARD PASS even that odd chopped mash up was salty. BEEF and CHICKEN ala carte TACO's on TUESDAY HELLLLLLL YEAH! The beef taco's were the bee knees, chicken was a beautiful runner up. read more

The service was genuinely angering. Me and my date walked in at 11:15PM when they close at 12, midnight. We were treated rudely and disrespectfully as if we were doing them a disservice by providing them business. We were rushed and told we have 20 minutes to eat about 3 times throughout the night, and the food was very subpar. The short rib sandwiches were greasy and the meat overly salted. The lobster Mac and cheese was surprisingly underwhelming as well as coming in a huge portion. I ordered the cheeseburger with bacon, and it came out without bacon which was not an issue, but the burger tasted like any regular burger. However, the ambience was nice and seemed like a fun, more lively place to go earlier in the day. Overall, I was truly disappointed after seeing such high reviews. read more

Best buffalo chicken sliders- ever! Came in early on a Wednesday evening. Had reservations on Open Table, didn't need them. Half price beers until 7pm, and they had a very nice selection of drafts. Had the Jackie O's IPA followed by the sliders and Walrus fries. The fries were different, almost like steak fries sliced thin. Think about 1" slabs to potato about 1/4" thick, then tossed in some kind of seasoning (may have just been salt). They were well done, but I'm not a steak fry guy and prefer thin cut all the way. Daughter got sweet potato fries, which she really liked. Now, on to the sliders. Not at all what I expected. These were pulled chicken tossed in a buffalo sauce with sautéed onions. At first I thought they were a bit skimpy on the meat, but the other sliders had a bit more. The TASTE was OUTSTANDING! The onions really paired nicely with the sauce and chicken for a taste I've never been served before. Served with a side of ranch that complemented them nicely. Service was fast and friendly. Would come back again in a heart beat to try the burger and flat breads. read more

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After enjoying a wonderful meal out with exceptional service and food, I had to leave a positive review! The smooth and chill environment complimented the fun time shared here with my family too. We are glad to have chosen The Walrus for a meal out. read more

Lobster peroggi weird combination, couldn't taste the lobster. Fresh mushrooms, corn, Fresh tomatoes, cheese rue. Lobster rolls, no Lobster flavor at all lots of mayo and celery. $34.00 not a good deal. Brussel sprouts, way over done couldn't tell they were Brussel sprouts. Fries, breaded not good. Service was slow and they weren't busy. Won't be back read more

Visited Walrus this evening with the family for dinner. It wasn't busy so we were immediately seated and presented with menus. They had several ciders available, so I went with a Downeast Triple Berry. We requested fried goat cheese as an appetizer,which was yummy. I then requested some broccoli cheddar soup, which was thin and runny, but still tasty. For dinner, I requested lobster mac n cheese. My wife requested a fried chicken sammich and fries, and my son requested the short rib dinner. My lobster mac n cheese was not very good. The lobster didn't taste great. Without the lobster, the mac n cheese was pretty good. My wife's chicken sandwich was delicious and the fries were good too. My son said his short rib dinner was a 4 out of 5. Our service was very friendly. This is a place that we would visit again. read more

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