The Yelp Police removed my original review. This place is a live music bar. Go there for live music and a cocktail. Not for the food. read more

Service has been consistently inattentive and the food I've had here is mediocre at best. I'm not certain whether it's a matter of bad management after hiring or bad management from the onset. I've been in here a few times for Wednesday karaoke and found the bartenders to be pleasant but distracted. All but the night that I've been in, I've stood at the bar waiting 10+ minutes to even be acknowledged, let alone served. Tonight I met some friends on a Friday and was served a drink automatically at the bar (which is the first time that's ever happened), then went to the table where my friends were sitting only to be mostly ignored by the server til I mentioned I'd like another beer and some food. I made a drink and food order and mentioned that I'd probably close out afterward. While my friends were eating and before she'd given me my food or my beer, she handed me my bill. I had yet to receive either my food or my drink when she handed me either. The micro aggression suggested in this action might have been imagined but was noted by my friends verbally after I'd thought it. read more

Love the vibe, great service, they had great brunch options & bottomless mimosas for only $22! We got the lobster Mac. SO good, huge portion. Fried goat cheese, YUM! Walrus fries, huge portion again, crispy! Brussels sprouts, good but I wish they were crispy! Crab cake sliders were good but I didn't care for the carrot slaw! Super cute spot, will recommend to anyone! read more

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I've always wanted to check out The Walrus and finally got a chance. Lots of fun on a crazy Friday night. Great food and drink and Rich was the best at making food and beverage suggestions. We will definitely be back. Don't come too late... they get crazy busy after 8 pm. read more

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The food here is great! I am a pescatarian so there isn't always a ton of options but there were plenty to choose from from veggie chili, apps, sandwiches & entrees. Our server was very kind and the restaurant gave off a chill pub type of vibe. There was luckily no wait for a Friday at noon on at patrick's day. I would definitely go here again! read more

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Server was friendly but very forgetful. Waited 35 minutes to receive beverage and that order was wrong Then 40 minutes later food arrived burnt and cold something that has happened before. It's a shame it used to be the best place area for chicken and old fashion southern style food. Won't be back if I could give 0 stars I would . read more

The Walrus has different daily specials, I ordered the Monday special: Hawaiian style burger. The burger was really delicious but I couldn't taste anything too "Hawaiian" about it. It was just a savory burger with bacon and a lot of salt. I think Walrus does appetizers and side items really well. I recommend getting the sweet potato fries as well as the mushroom fries. The mushroom fries are perfectly crispy and taste really unique. I noticed the Walrus has a bottomless mimosas brunch, I will definitely be back for that! read more

The Walrus - Hawaiian Burger - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We came in 30 mins before the kitchen closed (1am) and they weren't mad to serve us food. I was stoked the bartenders weren't too burnt out to still want to make a craft cocktail. Staff was amazing. Veggie sampler was on pointe. Hummus platter average but let me tell you about my favorite cocktail!!!!! Wally Smash!!!! Must try!! Dang, I'm a bartender and that one even took me by surprise! It's been a bit since I was satisfied with a drink. I drank 3. Maybe it's my new favorite drink. Definitely coming back! read more

We went to the Walrus on Tues 5 April. We had 6:15 reservations and were seated directly at a table with a reserved sign. Our server was there almost immediately with two glasses of water and menus. On the server's return choosing beers was discussed, and the server was very knowledgeable. My wife ordered the Chilled house lobster salad on a buttered New England roll. $26 or one roll for $16, and I ordered the hot Pastrami on toasted rye with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing. 13.50. Our dinners were out to us very quickly. The lobster rolls were large, and the lobster was plentiful. The Pastrami was well-cooked juicy, tender, and tasty. Our server came back to check on us just on several times. A great evening. Well done to the Walrus!!! read more

I had really mixed feelings about this place. I came in on a recommendation from the host I am renting from. We were immediately told that there were no tables available without a reservation because they were full. After noticing the bar wasn't the most comfortable option, I used open table to check how long the wait for a table would be. It had plenty of spots available, so I booked the 6:15p reservation at 6:07p then proceeded to show the hostess. At this point, she was able to magically find us a table, and we sat for dinner. The waitress was great, and the food was excellent and tasty. We ended up getting two apps and an entree, and several drinks. Though the end of service was nice, I still left the restaurant with a bad taste in my mouth. read more

This is based on a delivery order, so service not an issue. I ordered the lobster roll and it was without a doubt the worst lobster roll I have ever had. Supposed to have chives in it (what are they thinking?), but tasted more like the soapiest cilantro ever. Couldn't get the taste out of my mouth. It also seems like the lobster wasn't exactly fresh. A co-worker also ordered the lobster roll and said it was terrible. They were smart though and only took one bite. I can't say anything about the rest of the menu, but would not recommend the lobster roll. Sorry. read more

The short rib sliders are amazing!!! Service had a little to be desired. Our dining partner ordered the short rib entree, but the server brought him the same as us, the sliders. The reason I'm not docking a star is because he was extremely satisfied with the sliders as well! The pretzel bun, tender short rib, and aioli sauce that is on the side is awesome! read more

The seating which their is plenty of was awkward initially. The greeter mentioned due To reservations we would have to sit at a table With other people already seated , so we had no problem with that. However the people we sat with were up in five minutes going to another area which we felt was clearly awkward and the waitress could have just put us in the place where she put them. Then another set of people were seated at the table exactly where the other people who couldn't wait to move sat, which was fine they were nice and friendly. So maybe in the future the greeter needs to be conscience of her customers and not make them Feel uncomfortable due to their seating arrangements , which she caused to happen in my opinion. Now the food was good that we had the lobster pirogies were delicious and the wings loved the Cajun rub and bourbon ones. But due to the seating experience we will probably not come again. The waitress we had was also very nice! But the greeter needs to be more professional in her customer service skills or clearly she was not the normal greeter . read more

The Walrus - Lobster pierogis - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I found something really good here at The Walrus. The Pickle Spear and French Fries dinner is only $14.99 and it's wonderful. That tasty dill pickle spear comes out chilled and with just the right amount of tartness. It really hits the spot. The Fries were pretty awesome too. Hot, crispy, lightly seasoned and with just the right amount of chew. Now if that's not enough to tempt you to come in, these folks also give you two delicious Lobster Rolls on the side. Isn't that awesome? It comes on a toasted bun with plenty of delicious lobster meat that they fortunately don't smother in mayo. It's one of my favorite new finds. Now my DPIC (Dining Partner In Crime) had a great suggestion: Let's share our food. She got the Grilled Chicken Quesadilla and it was really loaded with chicken, cheese, corn, beans, onion and other things too. It was hot cheesy goodness at its finest. Great idea Gwen W., it was a good share and I'd recommend that strategy to anyone. This is a great tavern in a space that is warm and inviting. I love the open front that lets in all the light and fresh air. The service was very good too and we never wanted for anything at all. Our server even offered me some beer samples to help with my decision making and they were good but then again, I'd been craving an Amaretto Sour and I just had to go for it. So no matter how you approach this cool little downtown restaurant, great meals are to be had here. It's comfort food and it's available lunch, dinner and late night, seven days a week. Don't miss out on this great 4 star Columbus eatery. Let's talk about a few extra things here: ** They have a weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3 pm. ** Their full menu is available every night until 1am. ** They have a full bar, a great happy hour and live music from time to time. read more

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It was very overpriced and the food was ok. Service was fine but I expected more from the food. Menu was basic

I liked the band for environment, chill spot, and good food. I had the chicken sliders, wings (was $1 night) sweet potato fries, and lemon drop. All was good. I didn't like that they charge you for sauces, I feel it should be complimentary if you are ordering something like ranch that you automatically eat with food selection. Other than that it was cool. read more

The food was decent. Was not aware this was more of a bar. The noise was high, so could barely hear people talk at the table. They did play good upbeat music and the staff was nice. Probably not a place to go to unless you want a cocktail and decent food. May go back, but not strictly for dinner. The fries were very good though, definitely different than anything I've ever had. read more

I good sports bar with you can found in the downtown Columbus, the staff are very nice, and the place is pretty big, it has a stage with have trivia night some night. Went a couple time while I was in a project in Ohio. They also have good wings special on Monday, with making perfect Monday Football, from all wings I will recommend getting the mango habanero with had a good taste. A bit sweet with a kick of spicy-ness that you couldn't help to lick my finger with each bite, instantly setting my mouths on fire but it was such a delicious and flavorful burn, and the sweetness of the honey BBQ actually countered the spiciness very well and I also add some French fries on the side with that entertain my stomach for a while. But if you are not a wings lover and are into Sandwich I would like to recommend getting the Crispy fried chicken breast on foccacia with spicy BBQ sauce, avocado, lettuce, onion & ranch. The spicy was not so much, although you can feel the spicy make a tickle to the mouth, the taste of it is very good that you will be ending loving it. read more

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We were invited to the Walrus by some friends for Brunch. They spoke very highly of the Walrus and we were not disappointed. Our server was AWESOME! He was friendly and professional! I ordered the steak sandwich and it was definitely top tier. Their french fries were also amazing. We will definitely be back, especially when we can indulge in the bottomless mimosas. read more

They are quick. This does seem more of a bar (didn't know until I got there lol) I had my 4 yo with me and she was in awe and the staff were so sweet with her! The flatbread was good too and came up quick! read more

Came here to eat around 8pm on a Friday while visiting from out of town. The food was okay, but the music was literally so loud in the restaurant we had to scream to have a conversation. Not sure if the music is quieter early in the day or not, but I would not recommend coming here for dinner if you want to chat with your party. read more

Check it out it's open late it closed at 2am ish served food until 1am ish flat bread pepperoni pizza was delicious X3 pub atmosphere with a pool table with plenty of seating for dining diffently going back to the Walrus!!! read more

Such a fun place for dinner and drinks as yopros. We did a walking date night on Saturday and we started at the walrus for dinner. Super duper good food! Service was friendly and super kind, but a bit slow towards the end of our dinner. I had the shrimp poboy and my boyfriend had the queso burger. Both were super filling and yummy! We don't normally get dessert at the same place we eat dinner, but they were running a special on their warm chocolate chip cookies and holy guacamole they were to die for. Honestly probably my favorite part of dinner. Matt had a 420 beer and I drank the angry orchard unfiltered. Super great place to come for dinner, drinks and hanging out with friends. We will be back and will always order the cookies read more

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I went for their brunch special and I was disappointed. It was hard finding a clean plate and the food wasn't tasty. The staff was fine but I had to ask for everything and flag them down. I won't be back read more

The Walrus is a staple of the downtown scene. We stopped in for a late Sunday brunch. The biscuits and gravy were a lot of fun. The gravy is made with chorizo, so it packed a bit of heat. My wife adored her chicken sandwich. The fries were seasoned to perfection. Around us multiple sports events were playing on the multiple flatscreen TVs. You can tell they work hard to make efficient use of the space. read more

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Very cute place! We came here after a concert last Saturday night so it was late but still fairly busy. The set up of restaurant is really cool, with the front of the building opening up to the outside. They had live music that was very good and the whole vibe of the place was nice. My husband and I both order burgers and they got to us very fast! The burgers and fries were amazing and our server did a great job as well despite them being busy. We were in and out very quickly but had a great experience. This was our first visit there but will not be out last! read more

The Walrus - Cheese Burger with fries - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Visited The Walrus for Restaurant Week with some co-workers about 2 weeks ago - a good meal, but not the best I've had in CBus. We easily made reservations for our group of 8, and despite me arriving ~1 hour late (work issues, blah), still had a good time. The place is large on the inside, with plenty of seating even for large groups. It is a little dark, but what can you expect for a downtown bar-like restaurant? The deal for restaurant week was $20 for a starter, meal, and dessert - a pretty legit offering! Since I got there so late, I didn't enjoy HH, but my co-workers enjoyed some of the 1/2 priced beers, which they said good things about. I started with the chopped salad, which included bacon and bleu cheese in addition to normal salad toppings and was nicely dressed with a balsamic dressing - although next time I would ask for the dressing on the side to avoid the slight drowning of the salad. For my main, I opted for the lobster roll, which included 2 hot dog-sized rolls and a decent serving of fries. The lobster roll was just OK - not great standout flavors and relatively bland, which was slightly disappointing. While I recognize that Columbus is far from the key lobster areas, I still expected a bit more flavor for the dish, as well as some more meat to fill up the buns. The fries were nice and thick with good flavor, so that mildly made up for the roll. The dish was nicely sized though, and I took one of the rolls and the fries home for another day, so that was a bonus at least. I was pretty stuffed by the time dessert rolled around (and didn't want to keep my group waiting too long), so I grabbed my cheesecake to go. There were at least 7 cheesecake offerings, but I opted for the caramel almond flavor. This was actual quiet delish - uncertain if it was purchased cheesecake or homemade in house, but regardless, the perfect amount of caramel and a strong almond flavor which brought the two flavors together perfectly. Also appreciated The Walrus' flexibility in letting me take this portion home to enjoy on my own couch! Overall, The Walrus was an OK representation of CBus restaurant week - a good deal, but wish the lobster roll was a bit stronger flavor and the salad was more scantily dressed. Would definitely be willing to try again, likely ordering off their normal menu and trying some more standard dishes (burgers, sandwiches) to get a better idea of their true flavors. Hoping to make it back to try more menu items and indulge in HH! read more

The Walrus - Lobster roll - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had a great meal and awesome service here. Beer was cold and well poured. Able to talk music wasn't too loud.

The Walrus has good tasting drinks and food. It could improve other areas though. The stuff on the menu is good but the prices could use some adjustment. It also needs to get better organized. They need to be aware of how long their customers are waiting. If you go earlier it will go better. It has a happy hour but it's nothing all that special. The reason to go early is because the service will suck exponentially the later it goes on. It has a pretty good amount of beers to choose from, including many locals. The beers are $1 off drafts at happy hour. Among the selections are Abita. The cocktail list isn't so impressive, and there's no discounts at happy hour. As for the food it tastes good. Unfortunately it's too expensive for what's on the plate. One of the better options is the vegetable burger. This is about $11 which is kind of ridiculous because it's not made with any meat. It's good tasting and I would eat something like this again. The sandwiches come with fries. It's optional to substitute the fries for vegan chili. This chili is pretty good. I like the food at the Walrus. It unfortunately is overpriced for both drinks and food. The service is really slow the later you go so you shouldn't wait. read more

The Walrus - Vegetable Burger - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great fries. Love the chicken salad sandwich. Have gotten same each time I've gone. Looking forward to it again.

Parking is a pain as usual because it's downtown. But when I walked in it was very loud and packed. There was a wait for a table so I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender greeted me as soon as I sat down and told me all the specials. She was very nice but soft spoken. I went during happy hour and there Wells are $1 off beers are $4 and they have a special for each day of the week! There was a small stage by the bar which is located in the back of the bar! It smelled delicious inside and it was really clean. Nice spot to chill with co workers after work! read more

The Walrus - Chardonnay - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went here for a late dinner on a Friday. We really enjoyed everything! Great server and really quick with the food coming out. We had the buffalo chicken flatbread and the short rib sliders and both were super good. read more

We were on vacation in Columbus for the zoo and the Lego experience and my wife found The Walrus on Door Dash, after a long day with our 6 year old. It looked really good, so we ordered. The food came within a reasonable time and we were anxious to try our Po' Boys and crab cakes. Well, it turns out that DD delivered us the wrong order and instead we got a burger and cauliflower mac-n-cheese. No thanks. My wife tried to get things right with DD, but the Walrus was no longer taking DD orders. I'd like to give more than 3 stars, however I never got to try my desired order. Perhaps an asterisk needs to be attached to my rating. read more

What a great little place. Went there on a Saturday early evening and was able to make a reservation for the time we wanted just a few hours prior. Everything we had was delicious and the wait staff was incredibly knowledgeable and good at their job. Which seems to be harder to find in staff lately. The only downside was our food came out two minutes after we got our appetizer. But they did apologize for that. Highly recommend trying if you're in the area. read more

Strong pub grub offering. The lobster pierogi dish was excellent and the taco salad well seasoned. They've got a solid beer menu and even a pool table. Worth a stop for lunch or after work hang. read more

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Good food and good service. Their weekend brunch entrees are excellent and the Big Rig burger is awesome. Love the lobster mac n cheese!

Update time. It's been three years since I last appeared here. Popped in on a whim (if I recall correctly, we were crashing a friend's date). I had my gift cards in hand, and they sat us quickly and were pretty damn prompt. Not just me - at first I was thinking they were eyeballing us, but their servers were flying around that night (a night with live music, and they bobbed and weaved around the drunk people). The food was fast and to order (and good - I had steak, they had burgers and fries, and it was all good). So... service has gotten their act together (or amnagement cracked the whip?) - the food is good enough to warrant it as an option downtown, and as I now work in the area, I no longer need to roll my eyes when someone suggests it read more

Food was not great. Chicken sandwich claimed to have avocado but didn't. Cauliflower augratin had very little cauliflower in it. Was really augratin "soup" with a few pieces of cauliflower. read more

The food right before the kitchen closed was fantastic. The bar service was pleasant courteous and quick Excellent drink mixing and vibe. Five stars is not enough for the experience I just had. read more

AMAZING! LOVE that they give you the option for extra crispy fries. The food is great and the service is awesome. Really nice ambiance. Their sweet potato fries and mac and cheese are the bomb! read more

The Walrus - Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries extra crispy, Cheese Burger. - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio