Important to note that there are actually two DIFFERENT restaurants here: Wolf Ridge Dining Room above, and Wolf Ridge Brewing Taproom below, with different menus. This review is of the Dining Room. Spacious interior, interesting and very good food, and of course great beer. What's not to like? If you're vegan, go for the Japanese vegetable curry (recommended if you're not vegan, too). Oh, and server Nick was super friendly and helpful, answered all our questions and was very knowledgeable about both the food and the drinks. read more

This was my second time in for dinner. My first time (over a year ago) wasn't representative of the typical experience I don't think, as they were super short staffed during a covid spike. We visited last night and the food, ambiance and service were wonderful. This spring menu is great. We couldn't pick between all of the entrees which all sound so good. Wanted to order them all! If I came back, I'd add the spring pasta to the mix which is a vegan pappardelle with veg and a cream sauce. Favorites were the crispy sage mushrooms which are lion's mane, walleye (the house XO sauce mmm), and the pork chop. The desserts can't be missed either. They were both creative and delicious. I enjoyed the bergamot which is their take on a negroni. I won't ever pass up a negroni variation. Plates -crispy sage mushrooms -fried smelt -tomahawk pork chop -quail -walleye -barleywine sponge cake -strawberry rhubarb crisp Drinks -cocktails: bergamot, pear x2 -fabelist cab sauvignon read more

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The ambiance of Wolf's Ridge isn't like other breweries. The front part of the house is kind of magical, whereas the back, the taproom, is more gritty and self-serve. For instance, you want water- get it yourself. I took my wife here for an early anniversary dinner, early on a Friday night. They weren't, too, busy so we decided to sit in the taproom. Our server introduced herself and that was that. Looking at the menu options, there are very limited gluten free options which sucked for the wife. The only gluten free alcohol they had besides liquor was one cider and even that wasn't a guarantee to be gluten free. My wife ordered a salad which she was reassured was gluten free; however, it had blue cheese on it. Blue cheese, when made, tends to have gluten in it. I ordered a burger and for $20, Five Guys has a better tasting burger than Wolf's Ridge. Theirs is dry and flavorless. I had to find our waitress several times to order our food and drinks and overall, she was very lackadaisical. Our bill, for two drinks, a burger and salad was close to $100. It was a less than memorable night and food experience. read more

Really cozy tap room with restaurant in downtown Columbus. Only had a pint and my wife a cocktail, and they were very good. Service was pleasant and welcoming. Will happily return. read more

CALL before making a brunch reservation to see if the menu online is available. We had a party of six for brunch and dropped over $200. It's not a large menu but two of the options had a "sold out" stamp on them. That makes it appear like those items haven't been available in a while yet the online menu says that the menus are updated in real time. Our birthday guest selected this place based on the French toast option, an option three others had intended to order. One other wanted the pot pie...also "sold out." How can French toast be sold out? The bread, syrup, eggs and bacon are available in other dishes listed on the menu. We almost left to look elsewhere but since we arrived in three vehicles and had already shelled out a total of $18 to park, we stayed. Oh, the bacon was almost cooked. Great server. read more

The atmosphere in the dinning room at Wolf's Ridge is lovely. So is the staff. I ordered a flight of five beers. Three of which were the waitress's recommendations and two were holiday specials. The holiday beers can be skipped. Those were not good. I did like the Oktoberfest beer and if you enjoy a coffee flavor/scented beer, then daybreak will be a nice choice. Would I choose this over other microbrews? No. For dinner, it's pretty much all entrées. Some items can be considered appetizers, but it's not broken down in categories as such. If that's what you were expecting, then you will have to make the decision based on what you feel is appropriate. I started with the escargot in puff pastry, then the duck breast, and ended with the fudge bar. In my opinion, there were elements of each dish that need improvements. The escargot needed a little extra bit of salt. While the puff pastry was done golden, and flaky...with the escargot with caramelized onions and celery(?)...it was very dry. There need to perhaps be a bit of herbs butter or even a velvety white wine sauce, to give it a bit of moisture. Not to make it soggy, but just so that it's not dry on dry. For the duck breast, I thought the cook was perfect. Everything was good, except for the pickled squash. This was a misstep. The pickled squash was overly sour. It did not work well on its own or with the other elements in the dish. It actually overtook the dish. I think that if it has to be part of the dish, it needs salt, a bit of sugar, or honey, or even maple...for balance. Or omitted completely. The fudge bar was served with cherry ice-cream. All is well, until every few spoonfuls or so...you get a mouthful of salt. Not a touch of flaky salt to balance or complement the sweetness...but an actual punch of salt. It was questionable. I think that they have the right ideas; they just need to work on the details. Seasoning, fine tuning, removing things that don't make sense. Everything seems ALMOST right. read more

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Would leave zero stars if possible. Only positive was David the server. He was excellent and very professional. Negatives are nasty attitude blue haired bartender & clueless owl glasses manager. Will never spend another dime at this establishment and strongly urge others not to do so. Jackie O's is a block away and a much better option! read more

Came here on a Friday evening. Was able to get parking in the lot but had to pay a little. Was able to get a seat on the taproom side. Lots of great beer options. Ordered pierogis to split among the group. They were delicious but a little pricy ~$16. The server was really nice and attentive. Nice atmosphere there, very chill. I ordered the chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it. The chicken and sauces were delicious. The pretzel pun really makes the sandwich. This place can add up to be a little pricer with beer and meal. But overall great food and a great experience! read more

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Another successful restaurant week endeavor. We had reservations and were seated right away. The staff was friendly and very attentive without being overbearing. We lucked out and got to sit next to the window but the windows gave natural light to the whole restaurant. Its a very open space and has a beautiful live plant mural, def my type of ambiance. Food wise, things were also great. I started with the cajun fried frog legs, the cajun part was really just the remoulade but the legs were fried well, meat stayed tender and moist. I got the miso duck breast as my main. The forbidden rice was great, as were the maitake mushrooms, probably my favorite components of the dish. The pickled shimeji mushrooms were a bit too strong for my liking. It was very sharp and may have been too much of a contrast for me. The duck breast also wasn't the best, there was a bit of sinew which is never my favorite. I finished off with the bananas and bourbon which was good. I didn't get much bourbon flavor coming through but enjoyed the various textures, flavors, and temperatures of the dessert. Overall, I think Wolf's Ridge did an excellent job. The service and space are definitely major draws for me. I'll have to come back another time to try all their other offerings! read more

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Service was great, love the idea of small plates but we aren't adventurous eaters so the idea of trying some of the gamier meats wasn't in our food palate. I love the idea of a tasting menu but wish they would add a seafood option. Cocktails were delicious. Wine is reasonably priced read more

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Popped over to wolf's ridge for reataurant week the other day and they delivered! The first course was a Cajun fried frog leg. The frog leg was not over fried which made it deliciously moist and tender. Eating the frog leg alone though Paired, left skmething wanted but paired with the tangy remoulade, really made it an excellent dish! The second course was their duck breast. I am not a fan of squash and so didn't care for their puree at all but again, their accompanying glaze really made the dish. That paired with the forbidden rice made it something special. With the strong first 2 courses, I was expecting a strong finish with my banana and bourbon dessert but it was really meh. Though I appreciate the anesthetics of the caramelized sugar crust on my bananas, I would have went a little heavier on the bourbon flavors as it was a little lacking. Might be blasphemy but I don't really care for dessert anyways so it didn't really ruin the set for me. Great work wolf's ridge! read more

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This is one of my favorite brunch spots in the downtown area of Columbus. The atmosphere is relaxing and the food is great. The French Toast is delicious in my opinion read more

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INCREDIBLE brunch! Service on a Sunday morning was surprisingly fast. We were in and out in an hour and that included sitting and chatting for a while. Family was in out of town and wanted to see the taproom and merchandise but it didn't open for an hour--our server talked to the manager and allowed us to go back and check it out! HIGHLY recommend the WRB Benny and the WRB Griddle Sandwich that my family members got. I got eggs, potato hash, and a fruit cup a la carte and also highly recommend that--especially the potato hash. I don't think you could go wrong with anything you get here. read more

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We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party here and everything was wonderful. The food and service were excellent. We would highly recommend! read more

Finally had my first visit to the restaurant after having been to the taproom and enjoying their beers sooooo many times. I'd been told by others the food in the taproom is better, but I was excited to try it out. We were warmly greeted and shown to a two-top, which was cozy but with only the wood partition we felt like we could barely talk over the people sitting on the other side. Service was wonderful, our waiter was really friendly and helpful with suggestions. I had the carrot cocktail, and it was one of the best cocktails I've had in awhile, love the smoky mezcal flavor. He got a stout and didn't love it as much as he thought he would, but wolf ridge usually has such great beer there are no worries there. Our waiter suggested we start with the elote tostada, and it was yummy, love the corn and seasoning on that. As a vegetarian gluten free eater, I was excited there were options for me, and pad Thai is one of my favorite meals, but man, it was not good. If I had to rate just one that dish alone, it'd be one star. There was absolutely no flavor, just felt like dry rice noodles. Was there a sauce? I don't think so, and only a few peppers and onions as veggies. I quit eating it quickly, and the servers only miss was not asking me about it. I'm not a big complainer, so I took it to go, and actually doctored it up myself the next day and then it was good lol. My bf got the duck, which he hasn't eaten in a long time, and it wasn't his fav, but not bad either. I'm really torn on my eating because something's were sooooo good (that cocktail) but I'm not sure I'd come back to dinner because of that pad thai. I'll stick to the tap room probably. read more

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Covid update. Stopped in here (with a reservation) to try their new outdoor seating area they set up for Covid. It's pretty big actually. Last call is at 10pm right now. First time getting food. The garlic fries are delish. For $5 I was unsure what I was gonna her but the portion size was pretty decent. The loaded pretzel board was weird. Also very overpriced. It was $20!! The pretzel was pretty good. The cheese sauce was very weird. It had a very strange taste. I love cheese sauce and this is not good. Everything on the board is pickled but the pretzel. The pickled stuff had a strange taste to it also. read more

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Always love Wolfs Ridge! I think that they make some of the best beer in Columbus! We were really impressed with the food in the tap room as well. Great place to stop by for beers and a great meal! read more

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I always have loved wolfs ridge but never been for brunch! Amazing vibes and service would definitely recommend! I got the bloody mary which was great (can of course be a hit or miss at some places) and came with a daybreak which was unexpected but not complaining! I then got the toad in a hole which I loved! Exactly what I was expecting. My boyfriend got the farmhouse hash which he wasn't a huge fan of, but overall was definitely a success and would recommend! read more

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Came here for brunch for the first time! Service was prompt and I really liked the ambiance of the dining area. The food was amazing. Portion sizes were fairly large so it made for some good sharing plates. We got the breakfast pierogies & the chicken and hotcakes. Pierogies were perfect - topped with pork belly and an egg. Filled with your normal pierogi mixture and fried to perfect -- that beer cheese dipping sauce was great. The chicken was fried super crispy and the jalopeno hot cakes was a perfect pairing. Highly recommend. read more

Since my first review, I've been to Wolf's Ridge 4 or 5 times. The food is always top-notch, the beer is always very good, and the people are always great. The place is clean and I always wish I could have even more. I've gotta knock a tad off my review though because it's gotten a tad confusing in the taproom of what's going on. There are QR codes everywhere and signs that say you can order from the "ORDER HERE" sign posted by the bar. Once you order your beer and sit down, someone is coming up asking if they can get anything for you. My wife & I were there to absolutely grab a bite to eat as well, but just figured we were supposed to do that at the bar. We ended up placing it with the waiter and it came out great (as always.) There wasn't a ton of action stopping by to see if we needed anything, but we could use some water and didn't see any at that moment. So, we find our waiter and ask if we could get some water--he points us in the right direction. Which, on the surface, was really helpful. Since we didn't know if people are helping us or not, we headed to pay our tab at the bar. He catches us before we get there and we settle up. As we're paying the tip options are 30% / 25% / 20% -- I was pretty caught off guard. I realize he's doing work (and should be tipped for it), but what are we fully tipping for and why in the world is it so high? We're ordering at the bar, signs are telling us to, we're getting our own water, and the minimum expected is 20%? read more

1 star for now for being deceiving. Sign and yelp state open till 11pm. Got there before 9 and they won't take us due to their kitchen close at 9 and last order at 20 min before. Hmm.. Figure that out. Should say close at 8.30 instead. read more

I could not speak highly enough of how good everything is here. Brunch was delicious! Some of the best food i've had in a very long time. Drinks? to die for. Beer? Perfection. I am envious of Columbus, and I wish I could bring this place home with me. read more

Stopped by to check out the brews on our trip to Columbus. Hubby had a sampler and enjoyed their beers a great deal. He was surprised as he hadn't heard of them before. There is a basic patio added onto the area next to the brewery on the asphalt that is dog friendly. We didn't try the food but saw a chicken sandwich come out to another table that looked pretty tasty. On-street parking and paid lot parking only. read more

Wolf's Ridge Brewing - Dog friendly patio on the side of the building - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've been here twice now, once for dinner and more recently for lunch. Both have been great experiences! Wolf's Ridge is in a rather unexpected location, but don't let that deter you from coming! There's plenty of street parking around the area so that shouldn't be a big issue. Since my lunch experience was more recent, I'll focus on that. However, the dinner I had during restaurant week was spectacular. When my party of 9 arrived for lunch, it took about a minute to get us seated. I ordered the duck confit cubano sandwich without pickles and dijon (since I don't like those things). Overall, the sandwich was excellent. There was plenty of ham and duck, and the flavor of the duck was good. The swiss cheese helped keep everything together, and the bread was incredible. If there was one change I'd make I wish there was a little less ham since the sandwich was pretty salty with all the meats in there. Maybe the pickles I removed would've helped with that. I don't particularly love the garlic fries since they're on the crispy/thin side but I know some people are all about the crunch. The garlic flavor was well balanced and enhanced the fries' taste. My friend got the fried chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it, so I want to try that next time. One thing I do want to note is the amazing service. The servers are very attentive and came by frequently to refill my party's waters. At the same time, they're also not in your face at all, so I thought it was very nicely balanced. The restaurant has lots of natural lighting and a row of plants on the wall, which I think is pretty cool. Price-wise, I'd say this is on the higher end for lunch, but it's worth it. Overall, I recommend this restaurant and would come here again! Food: 4/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 3.5/5 Overall: 4 read more

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Stopped in here for a beer and dinner last night, and I am sure glad we did. Had great service sitting at the bar up front in the restaurant space. Nothing beats a pint of Daybreak - and I'm not even a coffee drinker! (For those not in the know, it's a "coffee vanilla cream ale") I ordered the Tempura Shrimp and The Pierogi for dinner - what can I say, I'm a big eater. I went ahead and had the kitchen bring them out at the same time. The pierogi plate was refreshingly simple - potato pierogi sautéed in butter, served with caramelized onions and sour cream. Wonderful! The shrimp was also very good, but the only two knocks were that it was a pretty small dish (not that I needed more food ), and the dish was just kind of lukewarm, almost a little cool (this may have been by design, I trust the chef). Other than that, the flavors were great! There is a sneaky heat to the dish, but like horseradish so it was just a quick burn. read more

Hosted a private event in Wolf's Ridge event space called "The Hickory Room" on 1/22/20! When I walked in, the room looked AMAZING! The staff was extremely helpful from accommodating a cash bar, to making sure we got everything we needed for the event to be successful. It was a smooth & easy process to work with them. We were able to host a spectacular event that was affordable for us. Hats off to the amazing crew over at Wolf's Ridge that were able to make this event happen. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff there. Be sure to check out the Hickory Room if you need an event space in Columbus. read more

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In all my time in Columbus, I hadn't been here until recently and wish I had been here sooner! Came with a bunch of classmates for a class celebration and we had a lot of fun! There are 3 separate but connected spaces- a brewery side, dining area, and cocktail/games area. We started out on the brewery side and got drinks and some wings which were awesome and a great deal for happy hour. They have a mix of beers on draft including IPAs, sours and various ales. After the brewery side, we went over and grabbed a cocktail and played games (basketball, foosball and ping pong) which was incredibly entertaining. We didn't make it over to the dining side though the food looked good! All bartenders were friendly and prompt. Had a great experience and will be back! read more

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I've been here few times but have never done a review. Its located on the other side of the restaurant and can be accessible down the alley. It's always a nice place to have a drink and try some amazing food. I was in the mood for a brownie and a stout beer. Both were delicious. The service is good and food presentation is always top notch. Another stamp on The Ale Trail. read more

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The beer was moderate. I had a burger and thought it was really good. The service was poor. We walked in with about 25 people (baseball tournament) and everyone was being quiet and respectful, but the server immediately had an attitude and seemed like she did NOT want us there. Mind you, the place was not crowded at all so I'd think they'd be happy for some business on a Thursday night. The servers attitude continued throughout dinner. She missed taking one of the boys order and when I shared that with her and asked if she could take his order, she rolled her eyes and didn't say a word. His meal came 25 minutes after the rest of his teammates did. I would not return here based on this service. read more

We saw this brewery in the Columbus Ale Trail booklet and we're close-by so decided to try it out! We all got flights ($18 for five 5 Oz. Pours) and we all loved each of the beers. They have a great selection of different styles and flavor profiles. The service was also excellent and attentive. We didn't get food but all of the food that passed our table looked great and smelled even better. read more

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My wife and I were in Columbus for a conference and wanted a relaxed brewery experience for our first night in town. Being from San Diego we're pretty spoiled with great beer so we gave Wolf's Ridge a try, and they didn't disappoint! We enjoyed the beer flight we got, the staff was super friendly, and our food was great as well. Thanks for a great Columbus beer experience! read more

Very disappointed! They were to open at 3:00. We saw staff entering. But the taproom did not open. Luckily Jackie O's was distance.

Went to wolfs ridge yesterday for the first time with a large group of friends. Immediately loved the atmosphere. The taproom seats a lot of people and is spacious and open. They have many different beers on tap-all reasonably priced. Happy hour is mon-fri 3-6 and features deals on pretzels and wings and a few dollars off draft beer. They have a fairly extensive menu but not a ton of vegetarian options. There is a tofu burger on the menu, Mac n cheese, and some salads. My girlfriend ordered wings which she enjoyed. There is also a game room in the back with basketball, ping pong, and foosball, which everyone loved playing. They have a dining room as well which takes reservations. This place is perfect for a large group of people and also closely situated to some other popular bars nearby like pins. read more

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Visited Wolfs Ridge for brunch yesterday for the first time since Covid. Still just as great! They are very conscious of precautions for cleanliness and spacing without taking away from the farm to table vibe that we love. I ordered the Poutine topped with 2 over easy eggs. That sausage gravy was incredible. And you can't go wrong with fried cheese curds on anything. The Bloody Mary was a classic style, slightly spiced and came with your choice of a craft wolfs ridge beer back! I recommend the DayBreak (coffee vanilla cream ale). It's on the pricier end for a brunch, but for the quality of food and the experience. It's worth paying for. Plus the people at wolfs ridge brewing are some of the best in the city! read more

Wolf's Ridge Brewing - Poutine with a Bloody Mary and a Day Break backer - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We had our son's rehearsal dinner at Wolf's Ridge and I HIGHLY recommend it! The food, atmosphere and service was top notch! It all started with first meeting with Haley, to visiting the space, to communicating with her throughout the process and ending with Jerald who took great care of us during the actual event! So many people that were at the dinner raved about everything! Thank you to everyone at Wolf's Ridge Brewery for a fantastic time! read more

This review is for the Dining Room. I appreciate the commitment to quality ingredients, but felt that our appetizer (bread basket) and entrees (pork t-bone and trout) left a little to be desired. The quality and flavor of the trout and t-bone were both good. However, the dish felt incomplete with the sides that came with the entrees. The t-bone could use a sauce as well. I left the dining room feeling content but wanting a bit more from my meal. Biggest complaint is the price for what we got. Paying $130 for two after a 20% tip for a drink each, an app and two entrees was too much. I'll come back to Wolf's Ridge, but it'll always be the tap room. I enjoy the food more there as well. read more

A little disappointed in our experience in the taproom today. First of all, the bartender was a little rude. And I watched her take a fly out of a beer and try to resuscitate it (no issue with that), but then she didn't wash her hands. Lunch was just ok. My husband got a salad and added chicken for an additional $7. A bit steep IMO, but it's fine. Except when it came out it was two small, creepy pieces of thigh meat. Seems crazy for $21. Waitress was nice. My bagel was fine. read more

Wolf's Ridge Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went for anniversary dinner and it was nice. Atmosphere was great, service was good. Food was tasty. read more

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While the atmosphere was pleasant, that is unfortunately where the good parts of this restaurant ended. The service was slow, when we could get our waiter's attention. It was impossible to get refills on drinks. When the food came out, the presentation was nice, but the food fell flat. The "Nashville hot" catfish tasted like it came out of a creek and they covered it in a lot of pepper. No Nashville hot sauce or seasoning. Several people in our group had the duck, which the server raved about. Everyone said it was ok, but gamey. We all passed on dessert, as our dinners left us leery of the choices. I would not go there again. read more

I've been to Wolf's Ridge's taproom and have tried their beers so I was excited to try their dining room during Restaurant Week. Reservation process was smooth and easy. Table was ready upon arrival. Hostess was warm and welcoming. After welcoming us and getting us checked in, she provided directions to the bathroom. I thought this was a nice touch because I usually awkwardly wander around looking for the bathroom in a new restaurant. The dining room itself is a large open space that is nicely situated. Beautiful wall of live plants. The restroom was clean and has a step and pull to open the door when you're leaving so that you don't dirty your hands (another nice touch!) Food and service were great! I ordered the peas, salmon, cookies + cream, and a German smoked beer (I am forgetting the name). The peas had a great variety of textures and flavors. I'm glad it was on the Restaurant Week menu. I don't think it's something that I normally would order. Salmon was juicy and delicious. Dessert was good. The beer was interesting... It tasted like the beer version of whiskey. The whole staff was friendly, efficient, and made sure everything was going great. Each course came out shortly after we finished one plate. read more

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