Forbidden Root Columbus

Forbidden Root Columbus reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Eric

   Milwaukee1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 11 May 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Mother’s Day buffet was awful. Food was out way too long, was cold and hard and tasted off. Room temperature cheese, cold prime rib, luke warm eggs, tough uncuttable ham. $45 per adult and no drink included. Had to almost beg for a waitress after being seated for ten minutes even though there was hardly anyone there. I will not be going back.
   

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   Kim

   Columbus3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 11 May 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   First time at the restaurant for Mothers Day. Food was simply not good. The chicken tenders were way over done as well as the carved ham. The mashed potatoes were dry. And for $50 per person there weren't many offerings. Unfortunately we won't be back
   

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   Joann

   Columbus26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went here for dinner with friends and family. Great food and service was great! Definitely will be back.
   

   Forbidden Root ColumbusResponded on 3 May 2025

   Thanks for the kind review Joann!
   

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   Patrick VIP

   Columbus46 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service and food! Excellent beer and drink selections!
   

   Forbidden Root ColumbusResponded on 3 May 2025

   Thanks for the 5 stars!
   

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   Lou VIP

   Cleveland24 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 18 April 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Watch out - 3% service charge if you use a credit card!!!
   

   Forbidden Root ColumbusResponded on 3 May 2025

   Hi Lou. We post that a 3% credit card processing fee is added to the bill and it is clearly noted on the check before payment is accepted. The fee can be avoided by using cash or debit. Many companies have decided to go this route instead of raising prices across the board to give the customer an option to save money. This charge is becoming more and more common as small businesses try to compete and survive.
   

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   Eric

   Columbus2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a group of four and was seated promptly given water and place settings upon arrival to table, server Mary was wonderful and very pleasant, she knew all the dishes, drinks etc. The food was served in a timely manner and was very good. Mary took good care of us and will dine there again.
   

   Forbidden Root ColumbusResponded on 3 May 2025

   Thanks for the kind review Eric. We look forward to your next visit.
   

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   Debbie

   Columbus2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great restaurant. Food was remarkable! Service was prompt, polite and efficient. Ambiance was quite pleasant. Thoroughly enjoyable evening!
   

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   Ashley

   Denver2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food, decent beer, awesome atmosphere, great service.
   

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   Natalie

   Columbus2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed the 2025 Valentine's menu. It came with an app, main, and desert for just $36 bucks which is kinda wild and affordable in my opinion. The ambience is stunning, just a really cozy, dim, romantic feel. Not too noisy, and despite being a full restaurant on one of the busiest days of the year, it felt surprisingly intimate with the use of cloth curtains partitioning the space into smaller sections. The appetizers were fantastic, I had the shrimp gumbo and my girlfriend had the wedge salad. For the main course I had the crab linguine Alfredo which was incredible and had an absurd amount of crab (in a very good way). My girlfriend had the pork and it was so tender, served right on the shank for an impressive display and large portion. Dessert was the only bummer. They were out of tiramisu so our options were a beer float or a s'mores brownie. I loved my float, but the brownie was dry, hard, and I make better ones out of a box. Overall, incredible meal though, super affordable and with some cocktails and beers it was still well below our Vday date budget. Finally need to note that our server was a joy! She was super informative about the menu, very personable and fun. Attentive, really just all the things you want from your service. We will be back for sure!
   

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    Seth

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food, beer and service in a unique environment.
    

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