The Most Delicious Diners in Columbus

Hamburger Inn Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (459) • $$

"Had a Monday off so we visited Hamburger Inn for breakfast. I'd definitely describe this as more of a dive, it's pretty small and unassuming, and dimly lit. The tables are bars kind of in an S shape and the stools are bolted down. When we arrived we were greeted and told to sit wherever, it wasn't very busy so we had no problem finding a spot. I have menu anxiety, so of course I already had decided what to get before arriving so we ordered right away after we got drinks. Service was fast and the prices were cheap. The food was delicious. We had a cinnamon rolled, warmed up. It was so good, well balanced and not overly sweet. For my main I had the bacon ham and cheddar scramble, it was HUGE. Very tasty, I love the style of their fried potatoes, they're like crispy slices. My husband had the lumberjack with over medium eggs, a nice size portion. Delicious pancakes. We really enjoyed our breakfast, I can definitely see why it's packed on the weekends. If you're planning to come try a week day, or be prepared for a wait since there's not a ton of seating."

Delaney's Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (406) • $$

"Fast and friendly service. Food prepared hot and fresh. Breakfast and lunch all day on the menu. Creative options! Reasonable prices."

The Woodbury

★★★★☆ 4.1 (458) • $$

"A surcharge is added to any non-cash payment (both credit and debit cards)! Personal consumer view, It turns me off to a business that does this and should be factored into to the cost of doing business. I have seen businesses offer a discount with cash payment which comes across a lot better (personal opinion).It's a cool place. Love the inside, and plenty of parking around. We were nicely greeted and quickly seated (I had made a reservation via OpenTable). Our server, Keri was absolutely wonderful and it was her first dinner rush and she handled it like a season pro. Made sure to leave her a 25% tip (on top of the total + surcharges.) She really added the experience and did such a nice job. The food was good (not perfection, but good), we enjoyed: -Tap water (no charge) -Diet Pop $3.50 -Beignets $11.00 -Bottle of Jam Jar $32.00 -Lemon Barramundi $23.99 -Meatloaf Dinner $22.00 -Asparagus $7.99I would have liked for the Barramundi had more Lemon Caper Sauce than what it did and maybe some capers. The meatloaf dinner could have used a bit more seasoning in the meat too. It would have been so bland if it didn't have the sauce and the mashed potatoes and sour cream on top. I think I would try something else that sounded good next time.Even with those observations the food was good, the service was best, and would come back to try another dish or two."

Tommy's Diner

★★★★★ 4.5 (336) • $$

"I am always a savory breakfast person- I order an omelette or eggs benedict at any opportunity. For the first time ever, I wished i got the french toast. Legitimately the best french toast I've had in my life. The pumpkin pancakes were unbelievable as well. Decent prices considering the portions and quality, I'm so excited to come back and get the stuffed french toast all to myself!"

Stav's Diner

★★★★★ 4.6 (257) • $

"Simple neighborhood diner. Old style flat grill. Very small. Very friendly spot filled with mostly regulars. Food was good. Would come back."

George's Beechwold Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (234) • $$

"Saw this place online and immediately thought we need to try it. We went on a Saturday around 9:00 am. Place is vibrant and has an amazing feel. There was a wait, but the locals were welcoming to us. We waited about 30 mins for a table and the wait was well worth it. The wait staff was friendly and helpful as we had questions since it was our first time. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs. It's not on the menu, but it's a secret special. The gravy was definitely the star, the eggs were cooked perfectly. We will be back and we can't wait."

Delaney’s Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (209) • $$

"They are literally my favorite breakfast spot in Columbus. Breakfast food is not my thing but somehow Delaney's has the magicTouch: best waiters, super clean space and top notch chefs. Columbus, please never take this spot away because I need it everyday when I fly in town to visit family. I sound like I'm joking but I'm so serious lol. My favorite is their steel cut oatmeal. Many ppl can't make this easy dish the right way but Delaney's can and I love yall for that."

Westerville Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (252) • $

"I love uptown Westerville!! I went to Otterbein, so this is a perfect spot. It does its trick. Anything you get here is amazing. Fast breakfast or lunch spot. Awesome work place. The service was slow, but only one server was working. It is what it is when you come here. Do not expect anything fancy. But expect great food. Go try it out!! You will not regret it!"

Snapshots Lounge

★★★★★ 4.6 (125) • $$

"Ambiance, Service, and Food was lol fantastic. Snapshots isn't a MUST eat kinda spot, but you're in the area and taking someone out to eat or meet up with some friends or family the food and ambience will not disappoint. The Cuban Pork sandwich was really good, dripping with juice and flavor. The Clam Chowder (soup of the day) was also light in consistency but the flavor was awesome. I would definitely go again if I was ever in the area."

Union Street Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (135) • $

"What a cool little place in Athens. Just minutes away from OU, this little gem was spotlessly clean, surprisingly roomy inside and has great food. The servers were friendly and quick. Nothing fancy just delicious, damn good, stick to your ribs diner fare. You wont regret stopping in."

Goody Boy Diner

★★★★☆ 4.2 (101) • $$

"I really enjoyed my time at Goody Boy in Short North. There are just a few parking spaces on the property but if you get there at the right time you can find parking on the street close to the restaurant. There are plenty of places to sit both inside of the restaurant and outside. GB has an indoor/outdoor bar area to sit. Outside, there is a little bar area, tables, and covered cabanas. This place is very dog friendly! Our server, Anthony, was sweet enough to bring our pup out some water in a to-go container so that he was completely comfortable. He gets a little nervous in public so we found a seat underneath one of the private little cabanas. That was really helpful for our anxious pup. He was able to calm down and relax and we all enjoyed our time there.We started off with drinks and apps. The drinks were on point! We ordered the Pear Necessity made with Sauza Blanco, fresh lime juice, orange Curacao, and prickly pear puree. It was refreshing and delicious. The Goodie Bags are cute. The drinks come in a plastic bag with a straw punctured through it like a Capri Sun but these fruity drink pouches are NOT for kids! These pouched drinks have a double shot of liquor with either strawberry lemonade with vodka base or a tropical punch with rum base. Refreshing! We also ordered some Mojitos with its fresh muddled mint, Captain Morgan White, and fresh lime juice. You can add strawberry or mango puree for another dollar. Again, refreshing! The winner for me that day was the Yuzu Collins made with fresh lemon juice, and soda water, Kettle One Botanical peach and orange blossom. Ahhhhhh (head tilted back, eyes closed)For apps, we ordered the buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese dressing, celery, and carrots and an order of waffle fries. Yummy! For the entree, I ordered the Portobello quinoa salad with mixed greens, organic herb quinoa, hummus, roasted red peppers, red onions, avocados, and balsamic dressing. I added salmon for $7. It was amazing!We sat underneath the cabana, drank, ate, talked, and relaxed. It was a good day at Short North Goody Boy!"

George's Linworth Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (110)

"What a delight to visit George Linworth Diner ! The ambience similar to days past when visiting Goody Boy , Short North. I worked at old DN hospital and grab breaky after long hours to refuel and head home . Service and food did not disappoint. Open the door and staff friendly , attentive and welcoming immediately. Food and pricing excellent with portions to take home and enjoy later . Thank you for amazing experience"

Tio’s Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (129) • $

"Dan's is here no more, but Tio's is, so Tex/Mex fans rejoice! The walls are still awash with old diner kitsch. And now they have US & Mexican flags to add to the ambience. The breakfast is still enormous, even though it speaks a bit more Spanish than it used to. Lunch looks hearty. Dinner was more than ample. And the service is as agradable as can be. My Carnitas filled more than 1/3 of my plata. Mom's Popeye chicken (with spinach of course) filled half of her platter, and was a wonderful mix of "run for the border" flavors... heading south that is, because running the other way sucks. My margarita came with a generous slice of orange, a wedge of lemon, and blueberries under an umbrella. I was a bit slow on the trigger for pix, but from what so vices on my plate, I hope you can see that my Carnitas were done to perfection. The cheese dip was cheese dip, and the salsa was salsa. No surprises, just the food you'd expect your uncle to serve you when you stop in. Awesome stuff, guys. Muy bueno. Muy rico. ¡Muchas gracias, mis amigos nuevos! New note... cerveza only on Sundays until further notice. But still great food. Tonight mom & I both had the giant flan. It's all still very good here & well worth the trip south."

The Mercury Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (99)

"This has to be the best brunch place in town! The service was fast and friendly and all of the food was/ drinks we had were so fresh and well prepared. So much is obviously house made and a lot of love and consideration is put into this place. I highly recommend checking it out if you haven't yet"

Canal Wigwam

★★★★☆ 3.8 (104) • $

"Small town cafe with a local following. The food is cafe food done well and service has been fantastic everytime."

Carl's Town House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (83) • $

"Did not get to try the food, because Yelp states that the restaurant was open and they are not. Even though the owners have told them the are not open.I road down from Columbus (on my motorcycle...in the forecasted rain) to try the Carl's cheeseburger basket, but NOPE!!!For those still reading their actual hours are:Monday: ClosedTuesday - Friday: 7:30 - 6:00Saturday: 7:00 -4:00Sunday: 8:00 - 3:00"

JB's Downtown Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (71) • $$

"I underestimated this place upon arrival but the burgers/sliders were great. My favorite part was the different homemade sauces, all of which were good. Thanks for the meal."

Hocking Hills Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (86) • $

"We stopped here after a long day of hiking; everything on the extensive menu looked good to us ravenous hikers. Our server was excellent and the food was delicious. I had the banana bread French Toast--amazing! Highly recommended."

Grill & Skillet Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (60) • $

"Our first time here after driving by so many times and just glancing over. My husband said I have always wanted to go in there so after taking care of our other errands I surprised him by going back to this cool looking diner.Breakfast all day so he ordered the butter finger pancakes that were drizzled with chocolate and had I believe butter finger candy bars crumbled in. He couldn't eat it all the portion was so big.I love a good BLT and they serve one of the tastiest i have had. My fries came out piping hot the way fries should be. The menu is non stop. Curb appeal is not so hot but when you get inside you'll get good food and friendly service."

Good Fellaz Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.3 (47) • $

"Fantastic pizza. Great chew in crust. Smokey cheese. Perfect sauce. Just moved into sunbury. Glad to findGet you some."

Aladdin Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (70) • $

"We were in Granville for a track meet and arrived quite early (8:30am). We decided to grab some breakfast but really had no idea where to go. We stopped in at the Buxton Inn...they don't serve breakfast. We didn't feel like going to the Granville Inn because it didn't seem as inviting or as open, literally, (We didn't know how to get into the place).So we did a quick U-turn and ventured West on Broadway. We parked in front of a little eatery called The Aladdin Diner. Upon entering we knew we had found an awesome place to eat. Prices were unbelievably low and the staff was unbelievably friendly and welcoming. I decided that for me, lunch would be breakfast and I enjoyed a great hamburger with hand-cut fries.As we were paying our bill, the waitress advised that there is an aladdin Diner in Columbus! as I thought about it, I remembered seeing the small restaurant on Thurman Avenue in the heart of German Village. Do yourself a favor and either make the trip to Grandville to enjoy a wonderful destination meal or head down to German Village in Columbus and enjoy what I promise will be a satisfying experience."

Corner Cafe Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (83) • $

"Got super super hungry? Then stop here- great portions!We traveled from Columbus, and our friend asked to meet him at this place. The place definitely had not impressed by its interior or cleanliness. However, I loved the smile of the waitress and that friendly question "honey, where do you want to seat?". From the door, we were friendly greeted and quickly got the table.Please be aware- if you are on the strict diet, this diner is prohibited to you! The portions are enormous lolI have ordered simply Greek omelette and boyfriend got strawberry French toast- yummy! By the way, I couldn't finish my omelette bc it was huge- no complaint, will take home!Although it's a casual place, it has lovely atmosphere. Stop here for the breakfast/ brunch or if you want some home food."

Urban Grille

★★★★☆ 3.6 (49) • $$

"Although this place is a bit out of the way, I would definitely recommend going here. The restaurant was very aesthetically pleasing and the service was good too. It's advertised as a part of a golf club, which makes it sound expensive, but the price of the food was very affordable and delicious on top of that."

Ari's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (43) • $

"Best diner I've ever been too. Small town feel with super friendly staff. Owner is amazing, there every time I've gone. Gyros are excellent, sausage gravy and biscuits are delicious , hubby had a cheeseburger and said it was the best he's had in a long time. Great soups and omelets. You can't go wrong here or they will fix it!! A must try!!!!"

Grandma Jo's Polkadot Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (34) • $

"Great food, great service and great prices! I rarely give 5 stars for ANYTHING! These folks were really wonderful!"

Our Lakeside Diner

★★★★★ 4.9 (18)

"Take a step back when people treated people well, servers enjoyed their work and the food was good! We were staying in the area for a family issue and met at Our Lakeside Diner before heading out. What a treat..omelet was delicious, French toast tasty and pancakes light and fluffy! The server was a pleasant, smiling and attentive. Super nice place!"

Blue Bell Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (23) • $

"Friendly servers. Excellent food. Amazing shakes. Hot chocolate was surprisingly good too!"

Island House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (31) • $$

"We loved this place so much on the first night of our vacation at Buckeye Lake that we returned on our last night! The food and service were excellent, and the ambiance was absolutely perfect for this hidden gem."

Fame's Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (23) • $

"Have tried this place twice nowWhile at my conference. First time I went for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the eggs in my breakfast sandwich (I'm always wary of eggs when it's not sit down). However the sausage was just okay. I went back for lunch which is what I was really excited about and got to try their lunch special with their Indian food. Had a chicken curry with a vegetable dish, rice and naan. I would go back just for the naan it was so good, but the lunch overall was delicious!"

Cheryl's Country Diner

★★★★☆ 4.4 (19)

"Wow! Breakfast was soooo good! We all got omelettes and biscuits, which were homemade! I "had" to order a cherry pie to go:) Can't wait to share it with friends tonight! For pie orders: call ahead:) We didn't, we just got lucky that they had what we wanted! Lea was our server and she was great!#supportlocal"

Fern Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (21) • $

"This place is a hidden gem! Clean and fresh atmosphere. Food was good too. Huge wings and a Bloody Mary to die for! Everyone was so welcoming! Will definitely be back. Bonus they are a Cleveland Browns backer bar!!!"

East West Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (32) • $

"Listen this place is fabulous. This is not the old buffet. This is my family's #1 go to Chinese food restaurant. The food is always hot and fresh and just so good. We ordered delivery and the owner delivers it...hot and fresh! Pay the extra money for good food!!! In my opinion, it's better than Lucky Bamboo which was always our #1. Five stars!"

Grandview Diner

★★★★★ 4.5 (15) • $$

"Tucked away in a Sunoco gas station is this incredible gem. The burritos are stuffed and the prices are low. Everything on the menu slaps."

Crystal Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (19) • $

"When I lived in Parkersburg in the 90's. My mom and I use to go to the crystal cafe. Mom was in her mid seventies, she said her and my grandma use to go there as well. I had to take my hubby. The staff is always great, the food is fresh made and always delicious. There are a lot of regulars that go this quaint,place with delicious food . With delicious food and great staff, the Crystal Cafè will be around for a very long time."

Main Event

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (10)

"Relatively low drink prices. This place looks like a bar from the outside, and i guess after 9:00pm it is. But during the day this is a family style diner with food that is to die for! They have music entertainment on the weekends."