Columbus is a foodie city. We’ve got ethnic eats from just about any country imaginable, homegrown fast-casual concepts that have expanded beyond our state borders, and dozens of chefs who are pushing the envelope when it comes to their respective cuisines.
For our annual reader survey, we keep it simple, and ask only for our readers to pick their number one favorite of all time. It can be fine dining. It could be comfort food. As long as it’s your favorite. Below, you’ll find the compiled results from over 1,600 readers who took part this year.
The Top 25 Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio:25. SOW Plated
1625 W. Lane Ave. — Upper Arlington
24. Joya’s
657 N. High St. — Worthington
23. Rooh
685 N. High St. — Short North
22. The Avenue Steak Tavern
1307 Grandview Ave. — Grandview Heights
94 N. High St. — Dublin
20. Vaso
6540 Riverside Dr. — Dublin
21. Chouette
66 N. High St. — Downtown
19. Hank’s Low Country Seafood & Bar
6 W. Gay St. — Downtown
18. Lavash Cafe
2985 N. High St. — Clintonville
17. Cap City Fine Diner
6644 Riverside Dr. — Dublin
1301 Stoneridge Dr. — Gahanna
1299 Olentangy River Rd. — Fifth by Northwest
16. High Bank Distillery
1051 Goodale Blvd. — Columbus
1379 E. Johnstown Rd. — Gahanna
28 S. State St. — Westerville
15. Barcelona
263 E. Whittier St. — German Village
14. Littleton’s Market
2140 Tremont Ctr. — Upper Arlington.
13. La Tavola
1664 W. 1st Ave. — Grandview Heights
12. The Top Steak House
2891 E. Main St. — Eastmoor
11. Cobra
684 S. High St. — Brewery District
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Note: Our “Best of 2025″ lists are published as the results of our annual Reader Survey Poll.
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