Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Columbus

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Updated 05 February 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rusty Bucket - Worthington

4.8

4.8 (379)

$30 and under

American

Worthington

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

Top review

Rick

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were outstanding, they were very accommodating with some special requests.

['plas]

4.7

4.7 (667)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Columbus

About the restaurant

We are an approachable, fine dining restaurant in the Short North Arts District, offering a diverse menu rooted in classic culinary traditions and cultivated with modern innovation, specializing in house-made charcuterie and cheeses, vegan butchery, craft cocktails, and fine wine.

[‘plas] provides a memorable guest experience by executing innovative interpretations of culinary classics in a modern rustic environment, accompanied by elevated service and personable staff.

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Andrae

Dined today

Other than the parking it was a great experience. The Valentine Tasting with the Wine upgrade was very satisfying and made for an enjoyable time.

Cameron's American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (4736)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Worthington

About the restaurant

Thirty years after opening in 1993, our chef-driven menu still features familiar guest favorites, as well as some brand new ones – all complemented by an expansive award-winning wine list.
There’s always a great reason to celebrate at Cameron’s American Bistro, a Worthington neighborhood favorite.

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JeanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Our server, Jo, was terrific, food was excellent, and the adult beverages were outstanding. Best Old Fashioned I've ever had!

Gallo's on High

4.8

4.8 (477)

$31 to $50

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Gallos on High is an upscale-casual eatery featuring from scratch fare. Serving pan-seared steaks, pastas, and other Italian dishes including fresh flatbreads and seafood. Cozy ambiance with an extensive wine list and a variety of craft signature cocktails.

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Susan

Dined today

Great menu and wonderful service. They are consistent with their quality and the menu is a good mix of popular dishes and some interesting items.

ROOH Columbus

4.8

4.8 (951)

$31 to $50

Indian

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

ROOH is a progressive Indian restaurant. Meaning soul or spirit, ROOH brings the spirit of India to Columbus. Renowned Executive Chef, Sujan Sarkar blends charming, seasonal dishes that are an interpretation of customary Indian sensibilities with his use of international techniques.

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As a Courtesy to all guests, please limit your time with us to 2 hours for parties of 2-4, and 2.5 hours for parties larger than 4. We have a grace period of 15 minutes.

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terrance

Dined 3 days ago

Had an amazing experience at the Rooh. very accommodating to our experience as well to our 13months old child who dined with us. Perfect pre Valentine day experience. highly recommend. 5 stars. the Beef rib meal was amazing with white rice enough food.

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Cento – German Village

4.8

4.8 (985)

$31 to $50

Italian

German Village

About the restaurant

A tribute to our 100th restaurant opening, Cento is an authentic, chef-driven Italian oasis. Inspired by the intimacy & culinary creativity of the finest restaurants in Italy, Cento is a warm, welcoming, & enchanting addition to German Village. Cento is a place for the entire community – a new, timeless, everyday destination where Great People Deliver Genuine Hospitality.

If you cannot make your scheduled reservation, we ask that you please cancel by 12PM the day of your reservation. Cancellations outside the allowed window will be charged $25/person.

Valet offered daily starting at 5PM, $12 per car.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, best free bread I’ve ever had, the bartenders were very knowledgeable

Six Hundred Downtown

4.8

4.8 (773)

$30 and under

Italian

Bellefontaine

About the restaurant

Six Hundred Downtown is a good old fashioned pizzeria, the way they used to be and they the way they were meant to be. We feel that pizza making is an art and we strive to create the best pizza we possibly can. We hand spin our pizzas the old fashioned way and we bake our pizzas in an old fashioned brick oven.

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Cheryl

Dined on 8 Feb 2025

As always, great pizza and the pepperolis are enjoyed by all at the family table! Caio Bella

South Village Grille

4.9

4.9 (1078)

$30 and under

American

German Village

About the restaurant

If you are looking for a place in Columbus, OH where you can kick back and have good food and drinks, drop by South Village Grille. Located in the heart of the bustling neighborhood of German Village, our restaurant boasts a Modern American menu that is rooted in European cooking techniques. We offer a range of dishes that everyone can enjoy, including pizzas, steaks, and fresh oysters.

Our drink selection is among the best in the area. We have an extensive wine list that pairs well with Modern American cuisine. In addition, we offer unique and flavorful cocktails, each of which is designed with a new perspective in mind.

Visit us and taste the South Village Grille difference for yourself. Our restaurant is open every day of the week, and brunch on the weekends. We look forward to having you dine with us.

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Mai-AnhVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Monday $1 oysters are the best!! The appetizers were amazing. Their happy hour menu is great too!

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

4.8

4.8 (5313)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.

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Linda

Dined 6 days ago

We celebrated our anniversary at Jack Ruby’s. Everything was delicious. It’s a beautiful restaurant and our server, Joe, was excellent. I highly recommend this place.

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Mitchell's Ocean Club - Easton Town Center

4.8

4.8 (9560)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Easton

About the restaurant

Mitchell’s Ocean Club is a dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Located in Easton Town Center, a stylish retail center convenient to Port Columbus International Airport and downtown Columbus, Mitchell’s Ocean Club is a perfect choice for cocktails or dinner, any day of the week.

The menu is classic and yet there is a modern sensibility to the preparations which include lighter fare, like our signature shellfish “cobb” salad and sushi, as well as more indulgent items like our juicy steaks and decadent desserts. A destination on its own, the Mitchell’s Ocean Club lounge offers expertly prepared cocktails like our signature Cucumber Gimlet.

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Eddy

Dined 1 day ago

It was Valentine’s Day so a wait was to be expected, but the whole experience was well worth it! The steak was cooked perfectly, I’ve never had such an amazing twice baked potato, and the Warm butter cake was the chef’s kiss! My drink (bubbles and berries I think) was even better than the first time I had it! Our server was exceptional! He introduced himself shaking our hands and made us feel welcomed and even though it was late, they were a little behind because of the holiday, he never once made us feel rushed. I can’t wait to go back again!

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