Best Casual Restaurants in German Village

43 restaurants available nearby

1. Lindey's

4.9

Exceptional(9115)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • German Village

Booked 40 times today

Lindey's has been consistently voted one of Columbus' top restaurants for the past 38 years, and has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, the New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, The BigTen Network and the book "As the Tables Turn" by Sue Doody & Michael Rosen. Lindey's is a high-energy, white tablecloth restaurant serving the finest American cuisine in an upper east side New York bistro setting. Nestled in historic German Village, the design incorporates original artwork, bentwood chairs, copper topped bars and hardwood floors. With its exciting and vibrant atmosphere, Lindey's has three main dining rooms, three private party rooms and an award winning outdoor courtyard that has been voted one of the top 100 patios in America by OpenTable.

2. Sycamore

4.7

Exceptional(462)

Price: Moderate

• American • German Village

Booked 2 times today

Nestled in the heart of Columbus’ historic German Village, 262 East Sycamore Street has been a gathering place for family and friends for more than a century.Drawing inspiration from the casual, laid-back elegance of Europe’s all-day cafés, Sycamore is based on our love of neighborhood restaurants that weave themselves into the rhythms of our day to day lives.Stop by in the morning for expertly crafted espresso, freshly baked pastry, or a light breakfast. Take a mid-day break for a salad, sandwich, or small plate. Join us for dinner and enjoy our menu influenced by the changing of the seasons, featuring local and sustainably sourced ingredients prepared simply and elegantly.And our bar’s always open—with its thoughtfully selected list of cocktails, wines, beer and spirits—for a late morning pick-me-up or afternoon aperitivo, to an evening celebration.Reservations are available for dinner service. We can’t wait to see you—come spend your favorite part of the day at Sycamore.

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3. Marcella's - Short North

4.8

Exceptional(5675)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Short North - Arena District

Booked 23 times today

Marcella’s is a bustling, urban burst of Italian flavor & energy. Marcella’s has a lively atmosphere – whether it be for sharing dinner or a late night snack. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino (1/4 of the bottle), but don’t forget about the ample offerings of antipasti & pizza. Marcella’s brings an authentic Italian cafe to Columbus’ Short North Arts District.

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4. SoCal Kitchen + Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2274)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Columbus

Booked 8 times today

SoCal Kitchen + Bar (formerly Del Mar SoCal Kitchen) is a full-service restaurant, offering the best of California-inspired dishes and cocktails. The restaurant pays homage to a SoCal Kitchen with “good food, good vibes and good times to remember.”The talented culinary team led by Executive Chef Mike Fick, is fanatical about freshness and uses only the best fare from the farm, garden and sea. The restaurant also has a heavy focus on vegetarian and gluten free options. SoCal Kitchen + Bar offers Brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.

5. Nada - Columbus

4.4

Awesome(2283)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Short North - Arena District

Booked 11 times today

Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus and Indianapolis. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.

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6. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview

4.8

Exceptional(6956)

Price: Moderate

• American • Grandview Heights

Booked 30 times today

As with any diner, you feel immediately comfortable and at ease. Like no other diner, it’s artsy and cool.The Cap City menu follows suit, with recognizable favorites like meatloaf receiving unexpected and delightful upscale twists, alongside trendier chef-driven dishes with big flavors. Desserts at this Cameron Mitchell Restaurant are retro-cool, taste better than you remember, and are showstopper-sized.

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7. The Avenue - Grandview

4.8

Exceptional(3912)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Grandview Heights

Booked 18 times today

A warm place in the heart of Grandview.Welcome to The Avenue. An all-occasion steak tavern that glows with sizzle and warmth. Serving fine steaks and tavern fare to family and friends in Grandview's historic Bank Block Neighborhood. Serving Dinner Nightly.Join us for Monday Wine Night - select bottles of wine at select prices - every Monday 4p-9p! Our happy hour is Monday-Friday 4p-6p in our bar. We now offer online ordering! Place your order for curbside pick-up at https://theavenuesteaktavern.com!

8. ['plas]

4.7

Exceptional(657)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Columbus

Booked 8 times today

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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9. The Rossi Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(388)

Price: Expensive

• American • Short North - Arena District

Booked 8 times today

The Rossi has been a staple in Short North North Arts District for over 10 years. It stands as beacon to patrons thirsting for the perfect cocktail and hungry for eclectic dish in a casual, supper club atmosphere. Energetic, casual & comfortable restaurant located in Short North Arts District. Classic bar with small chef driven menu & regional wine list.

10. Arch City Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(178)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • Columbus

Booked 3 times today

Arch City Tavern is a contemporary gastropub located in the heart of the Short North. Guests can stop in for lunch, dinner & late night to enjoy local craft beer, seasonal cocktails and recipes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Make sure to check out the decor and 20-foot pencil drawing of Old Columbus for a taste of the area's history. Come visit us for Happy Hour M-F 3-6:00pm and weekend brunch Sat & Sun 11am-3pm.Reservations are limited. We save a majority of our tables for walk-in seating. Reservations are available before and after OSU Football games, but not during. For reservations of 12+ people, please email archcitytavern@gmail.com.

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DebVIP
Columbus •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lindey’s has been a family tradition for the Christmas holiday. Beautifully decorated. Excellent food.
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Lindey'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• German Village
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4.9
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JessicaVIP
Columbus •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Experience was fantastic. We had two large party reservations and they were able to seat us all together. Our server was on it all night.
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SoCal Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Columbus
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4.7
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RyanVIP
Columbus •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This is not the restaurant fault but Cameron Mitchell’s needs to partner with CPD/ City of Columbus to ensure short north is safe. My car was broken into after eating there. More pressure from local restaurants might help increase patrols
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Marcella's - Short NorthPrice: Moderate• Italian• Short North - Arena District
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4.8
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Roberta
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Our dinner was delicious. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu and answered our questions. We enjoyed our meal and will be back again.
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Nada - ColumbusPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Short North - Arena District
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4.4
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Robert
Columbus •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
Overall, we felt like welcomed and appreciated patrons, and we will most certainly be back. Food was great, most had hanger steak. Drinks were excellent. The table size was perfect for our group. Its location at the door made for a noisier, colder and less private dinner, and the use of stools for two of our party was less comfortable for them. Our server, Jenna was great, and she made up for the inconvenience with her enjoyable personality, complimentary bruschetta, and flexibility on appetizer portions.
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SycamorePrice: Moderate• American• German Village
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4.7

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Lindey's

2. Sycamore

3. Marcella's - Short North

4. SoCal Kitchen + Bar

5. Nada - Columbus

6. Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview

7. The Avenue - Grandview

8. ['plas]

9. The Rossi Kitchen & Bar

10. Arch City Tavern

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