The Yummiest Lounges in Columbus

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails

★★★★☆ 3.8 (636) • $$

"Came in after a performance at the Palace. It's middle of the day- probably around 2pm. There were not a lot of diners. The server was so nice, very attentive and talkative. They were very accommodating for my child and what she wanted- Mac and cheese, side of corn and side of broccoli. Hubs and I shared the Italian shaved beef sandwich and pot roast on pretzel bun. Great experience and I will definitely be back."

Sidebar Columbus

★★★★☆ 4.2 (444) • $$

"Great tapas bar on the south side of downtown Columbus. Could easily be missed if you're just driving through, especially since downtown tends to be quiet.The hostess, bartenders, and servers were all nice and helpful. We sat at the bar for happy hour and were given menus and explanations of various offerings. I got sangria, which was really good and had very fresh, sweet berries (even in the winter). We also shared a few dishes which were the cilantro hummus, beef empanadas, and ceviche. I love cilantro and thought the hummus was great, very herbal and punchy. The beef empanadas were also tasty and came with a sauce that, personally, could have used more spice. The ceviche wasn't super impressive to me, could have used more salt and maybe more of a vessel to eat with it.I will say, cost wise, its a bit on the higher end, even for happy hour but food and drink were mostly worth the price. Definitely a tucked away bar worth checking out!"

Huli Huli Tiki Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (250) • $$

"Stopped for after dinner drinks. I'm visiting from out of town & my mom wanted to make sure we saw this adorable place. The Painkiller, frozen, was so good!!! You could actually taste the alcohol, but not in an overpowering way, just in an , "I ordered an alcoholic drink for a reason, thank you for more than a splash!" The waitresses were smiling & pleasant. Which also contributes to a pleasant experience.We can't wait to bring more family and try the food too."

Club 185

★★★★☆ 4 (250) • $$

"Great neighborhood bar and grill. Came here with my adult son and husband. The bartenders are attentive and make great cocktails. The portabella soup is hands down one of my most favorite soups, ever!"

Buckeye Bourbon House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (137) • $$$

"The ambience here is great- high ceilings, very open, natural lighting, huge windows, leather sofas, shuffleboard and chess tables. They previously had a better happy hour that went until 7 with a variety of food items and drinks, but this last time I went, they switched it so that there are only about 2 small food options and 1 drink option for HH. I was a little disappointed because I loved their old HH, but still love Buckeye Bourbon.For food options, the Brussels are a must have, the wings are huge, and the flatbreads are nice and crispy. The sandwiches are just okay.Would recommend for some of the apps and the ambience!"

Scratch Steakhouse And Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (73)

"Came here for my birthday a few weeks back. The short ribs were phenomenal. My parents both ordered steaks and they were also excellent. Came on a Thursday without a reservation and we were seated immediately. Great atmosphere too! Can't wait to come back!"

Sparta Steak House & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (70) • $$

"Always a great meal/ steak with awesome blueberry martinis ! Every one is friendly. The restaurant may not look like it from the outside , but the awesome food speaks for itself !"

Milano Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (63) • $$

"Wonderful staff delicious food and drinks... we went in for valentines to have dinner and where just so impressed with how friendly and efficient the staff was. The place is clean and inviting. I ordered a chicken dish I'm not sure the name and my husband ordered raviolis and they were just amazing. They have house made garlic cheese bread just we just loved it. I also had a salty caramel martini that was delicious The price was not too much definitely worth the great service and food"

The 698

★★★★★ 4.6 (31)

"We were in for what was supposed to be the Justin Timberlake concert and sadly after it was cancelled we had to pivot our plans. We were recommended this place earlier in the day and it did not disappoint. Everything was outstanding. This was a true dining experience. The food and drinks were amazing. Service from the bar was a little slow, but our regular dining service was amazing. The GM was phenomenal. He helped our table a little bit since they had limited waiters. Once he found it was my friends birthday he made it a little extra special for her since the concert was cancelled and she flew all the way in from Montana. I would come back here in a heartbeat.We had a variety of drinks and food. Some food recommendations are Gin & Tea, The 698, Lychee Martini, The Galaxy Roll, Rainbow Roll, The Smoked Toro, and the Laksa, which was the star of the menu. This place is so cozy and intimate. Very Mexican goth vibes."

Char House on the Boulevard

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (58)

"Such a cute place! We were seated right away. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. We had pulled pork onion rings and southwest spring roll appetizers that were both amazing. Ribeye and Salmon were also both a big hit."

Abbey's Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (42) • $$

"Sat outside in the tent due to Covid crap. Inside, well the whole place was packed so service was slow, and the prices were pretty high by WV standards. The drinks were right sized, cold and good mix/flavor. 4 us and not a complaint at all. Shrimp, Mussels, fried pickles, salads, hamburger and sausage sandwich, lobster ravioli were all very well done. Fresh bread, sides and apps all good. Nice onion rings too, but ours came out cold due to the slow service. Worth a shot...just go when it's slow."

Port Lounge & Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (24) • $$

"Very nice bar with a nice outdoor area on the canal with picnic tables, the smokehouse grill and usually a band and a fire pit. pool table is inside, prices are fail. the only drawback is the restrooms. the mens never has a line but the womens line is terrible long. i suggest making them both either sex so both of them get used instead of having to wait in such a long line. the bands are always good and the smokehouse has lots of awesome food. its delicious and a decent value, we will always return. its also great if you own a boat as you can just go down the canal to the Port and the Amvets is right next door,"

Station1

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (33) • $$

"Yup, just a whole in the wall that paid off. Needed a spot after a long drive and stumbled on this bar instead of the brewery for some reason. Either way we had some nachos and jalapeño cheesy bread they hit the spot. Nachos were burnt which was actually perfect and the bread had a hefty amount of cheese. Also got some beers and they filled up a growler for us. Definitely a cool spot to hang out in. Eat well and travel safe -ant"

Renie's Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (20) • $

"Best service, food, and drinks hands down for this area! I come to Columbus frequently and every time I stay at the same hotel (which is right by this bar) and I've never heard of Renie's! It's truly a hidden gem. The food is great, they have a large selection of liquor and beer, all decently priced. I will definitely be returning!"

The Plaza Restaurant & Lounge

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (26)

"I'm going to disagree with some of the other reviewers here. The food is outstanding here. I think the problem is it is a little pricey for what you get. I have eaten here several times and the food is always hot, fresh and delicious. The servers and staff are professional and friendly, there is nice quiet music playing. Several TVs are placed around on the walls. The space is inviting, clean and modern. An outstanding view of the statehouse is available if you get the right table.I usually get the Angus burger and fries. Today's fries were just perfect, glistening fresh, hot, perfectly salty, like they were taken out of a fryer with fresh oil about 45 seconds before they hit my table. 10/10. My burger was almost as perfect, subtle smoky flavor, very meaty, fresh and pretty big, more than 1/3 pound, I think. I get mine with an egg over-easy on it. A nice option. The burger: 9/10. I came to a catered event here a couple of months ago, that was also a first-class experience. Delicious chicken and risotto that was just perfect.There's lots of on-street meters near and a parking garage underneath. It's an easy walk from many downtown businesses and apartments. The Plaza would be a good place for a date and a great place for a business lunch. I work nearby and try to get here at least once a month."