The Most Flavorful Wine Bars in Columbus

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (561) • $$$

"The food was excellent. We had the burger and steak, both cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The service was not only friendly but also impressively quick. The restaurant's ambiance added to the overall enjoyable experience."

Mezzo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (447) • $$

"Mezzo!!! I visited in 2019 and finally made it back tonight and it was just absolutely superb! Brian was our server and he is the BEST hands down.My group of 6 and I made it out to here to celebrate the birthday of a lovely friend. Making a reservation was easy and so was parking in the lot nearby.The restaurant itself is dimly lit and intimate. My only complaint is that it is insanely loud. But otherwise it is lovely.The food is fantastic. I went with the Orecchiette and it was perfect! I also had a glass of lovely red wine that paired nicely with the pasta. I have no complaints and will definitely be back soon!!"

South Village Grille

★★★★☆ 4.4 (376) • $$

"We managed to slip in on the Eve of NYE. No small task. I think they are just crowded every night they are open. Monday is $1 oysters. Now that's a sweet promotion (if you like that sort of thing). Our four top ordered a dozen. They were very nice sized, meaty, and came with two excellent dips. I'll come back just for that promotion!Cocktails are well prepared and inventive. I opted for a rye OF. It was excellent. I actually ordered two. Service was impeccable. So nice to see. Menu is tight. Our four top had two dinners, fish sandwich, and a pizza. Each were excellent. You can't go wrong. Great experience all around. We will surely return. (Just don't call me Shirley)."

Cafe Istanbul

★★★★☆ 4.2 (369) • $$

"I am not familiar with Turkish food, but I had a picture of a dazzling array of warm spices. We had a party of five with four different dishes, but still most of the dishes ended up tasting similarly with a mix of bell peppers and slightly bland tomato sauce. We had some steak that was ordered medium rare and was well done instead. The best part was the pita bread basket that was served free. The pita was fluffy and soft and the dipping oil had the taste of whole spices I was looking for (with actual visible whole spices). I ended up pouring that sauce on my rice for some much needed flavor. This restaurant is well furnished with a warm color scheme, carpet tapestries on the wall and sturdy wooden furniture and warm, low ambient lighting. The space is oblong and can fit large parties such as we were and is well suited for families, but also slightly cramped feeling. The wait staff have an open, extrovert demeanor and our waiter was very thoughtful, giving us an extra dessert so we wouldn't have to split a bakalava. I certainly wish I could give a higher rating. The location is at Easton mall, and unfortunately did taste like mall food, but with an oversize price tag, plus tip. There were some moments of nice, tender meat on one of our plates. And the portion sizes were generous with the rice. I feel as the food could taste far more authentic and complex. I cannot imagine that Turkish food should taste like it was premade hours ago and has been sitting in a burner for a while and someone forgot to add the whole spices to the stew. I think more salt and more seasoning and more contrast in texture and flavors would help matters a lot. It's good to have more cultural expression in the restaurants in the area. I liked trying strong flavored Turkish coffee for instance in the tiny cup. I sincerely wish Cafe Instanbul can put more pride in their cooking to become a staple in the area."

Z Cucina Di Spirito

★★★★☆ 4.1 (368) • $$

"Nice clean bathrooms, soap smells nice, easy to locate. Anyways with regard to the food they aren't too shabby either. The warm house made Mozzarella for the appetizer is a must have! The mozzarella contrasts with the well seasoned focaccia and sharpness of the Pecorino is a match made in heaven! The rest of my party enjoyed it as well! I had a Chicken Parmesan which came out really well. The environment is white table cloth fine dining, but the prices are pretty fair. Our server was very attentive and refilled our bread several times! This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the Grandview Area so far, and I'll definitely be back"

Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (320) • $

"This is my most favorite Mexican restaurant in Columbusm. They have the best shrimp tacos in town.Their salasa's are fresh and spicy. They also have a var section. Definitely give this place a try."

Parable Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (199) • $$

"Decided to try the nearest cafe next to my hotel and was not disappointed. Good selection of pastries and drinks. Decent seating. Helpful staff. I got the iced vanilla latte it was really good and well balanced between espresso flavor and their house made vanilla syrup. I also ordered their leek cheese croissant. That one was ok but nothing too special. Overall would come again for sure at least for their coffee!"

Prost Beer & Wine Café

★★★★☆ 4.1 (209) • $$

"Popped in for a drink before dinner. Nice patio. Great service. Nice selection of beers, wines and seltzers. We didn't order any food. The bruschetta flights sounded really good. Maybe we will stop in again to try that. They were doing Christmas in July so they had my husbands favorite Christmas ale on tap. That was cool. They had some fruity sours that I would drink, since I'm not really into beer. Our friend said the old fashioned was alittle watery but it wasn't terrible."

The Wine Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.7 (193) • $$

"Incredible experience from start to finish for our large birthday group. We had an incredible server that was very down to earth and knowledgable. We enjoyed trying new wines that came out very cold to enjoy. We shared a side salad along with the chicken pesto spaghetti and shrimp and risotto entrees. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a group or with family/date night."

Z Cucina di Spirito - Dublin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (155)

"The quality of the food and service is exceptional. The atmosphere is perfect. I'm just not sure that the specific cuisine at this Italian restaurant is my style. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. I would definitely tell people to eat here and I have nothing negative to say about the place the four stars is simply because, I don't know that this type of food matches well with my pallet. It's a unique type of Italian food. I've never seen a menu like their menu nor tasted Italian food like their Italian food. I don't know if eclectic is the right word, but I would call it on the eclectic side of Italian."

Wine on High

★★★★☆ 4.4 (123) • $$

"Great place to host an event. The staff were very helpful before and during the event. The food was very good."

Milano's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (148) • $$

"Great food, the decor and ambiance reminds me of me of my trip to Rome! The people there were so nice and the service was great."

Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (68) • $$

"Indian food is a favorite of mine and I love trying out new Indian restaurants when I travel and when I'm craving a nice cozy meal at home. Locally I'm a big fan of Aab and Haveli Bistro and from what I hear, this actually used to be an Aab but they changed ownership recently. I was up to giving them a try and lucky for me (and you) they offer delivery directly from their Yelp page, easy peasy.My food arrived piping hot which tells me that they took the time to really wrap it all up nicely. I ordered the garlic naan and navratan korma and both were incredible. The naan was soft and pillowy but at the same time sturdy enough to handle the weight of the veggies in my korma dish. For those that don't know, navratan korma is a mixture of vegetables tossed in a creamy sauce with raisins and cashews. It's my all time favorite Indian dish and goodness did they do it right! I was really caught off guard by how tasty it was. I'll definitely add Khaab to my small list of go-to Indian restaurants around the 614. Give it a try!"

Tarragon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (64) • $$$

"My wife and I tried a random getaway this year for our anniversary, and ended up settling at The Inn at Honey Run...settling is an understatement, because this place was fantastic. We booked reservations for 6:00 for dinner. Prior to arriving, we had scoped out the menu, and it looked almost like a prix fixe situation, however our server advised we could order whatever we wanted. Seeing as that we wanted to try everything, we started off with ALL the appetizers. I must mention that upon arrival, if you are staying in a "Club Level" accommodation, you have access to a small plate and wine of your choosing. We chose the Roasted Pork Belly, with Bread/Butter pickles, cold braised red cabbage, sweet mustard, on grilled bread. It was to die for!For appetizers, we got the Littleneck Clams, which are stuffed with pork belly, slivered garlic, shallots, lemon, white wine, parsley, and croutons. 7/10!Fried calamari, which is served with olives, capers, sun dried tomatoes, basil, and lemon/herb mayo. This was great! 8/10!Prior to apps, we received the bread course. This was our absolute favorite. Crispy, fluffy flatbread (pita-esque) that came with a tomato/basic butter and parm to sprinkle on top. I was slightly angry the next day that my wife and killed the leftovers without leaving me any.Bratwurst with mustard, served with pickled apples and braised red cabbage. Standout of the app round. 10/10!For next course, wife had the miso mushroom soup, which was delicious but I didn't snag a photo. I had the crispy duck salad, which was every bit as good as it sounds.Entree round! My wife had the crispy salmon, which again I didn't snag a photo of, but I did taste and it was fantastic. I myself had the pork chop with peach chutney, corn salad, and salt roasted potatoes. It was incredible!For dessert, I had the semi-frozen key lime dish, and without question, I can say it was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted. Long story short, if you're in the area, try this place! I was amazed to see local Amish folks dining in, that's how good it is!"

The Vault Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (54) • $$

"My husband and I came to The Vault on a Wednesday evening for our anniversary. We were surprised how crowded it was for a Wednesday night but we soon understood why. There were several seats at the bar so we decided to take those.The Vault is in an old bank and the interior of the restaurant is very inviting and has a wonderful aesthetic.It was national beer and pretzel day and it was super cool that they had a specific beer flight special with pretzel pairing. We were amazed at how well the pairings worked with one another!We ordered the bruschetta but unfortunately it didn't come out as an appetizer but rather with dinner. Our waitress noticed this and took it off of our bill. The service from that standpoint was on point!For dinner my husband and I shared the piggy bank pizza and the brisket burnt ends. The pizza was a typical, but good bar pizza. The burnt ends were very tasty. They had so many menu options we know we have to come again to try more!"

Dos Hermanos

★★★★☆ 4.1 (54) • $$

"Parking:This location has shared parking with the neighboring tenants, but I was able to easily find a parking spot during prime time. Parking lot felt safe. 4 stars Customer Service:Employees were all polite and ensured my drink was full. My wait time was around 15-20 minutes for food. 4 stars. Food:Meal was good. I ordered the steak fajitas and chips with salsa. It was good, but also expensive compared to the local Mexican restaurants. 3 stars. Ambiance:This is a great location for dates and meals with family/friends. Ideal for 2-4 people. Volume was near perfect and allowed for easy socializing. 4 stars. Conclusion: Food and service were good, but compared to local similar restaurants this one is expensive. One of my last cheat meals for a while. Today is the start of meal prep again. (4+4+3+4)/4= 3.75 stars"

HillGarten

★★★★☆ 4.3 (42) • $$

"Absolutely adorable little place that was a great addition to Old Hilliard. It's German inspired, hence the food and drink names. They also play some German music (although not all the time). The shining gem here is definitely the bretzel, which is huge (pictured below). I shared it with two other people, and it was so delicious, I still wanted more when it was done! We went through the cheese dip really fast though. Not sure if we could've gotten a refill on that, but that's on us for not asking!The service here is really great and friendly. They would come up to check in on us and then quickly bus our tables, so we weren't all cluttered. We spilled some salt on the table, and they kindly wiped it away for us. We saw an engagement party happening here, so it is clear this is a spot for all occasions. We were just here for a casual afternoon, and I'd definitely come back. Thank you for the amazing experience!"

Wine Merchant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (25) • $$

"This place is probably best for lunch . That means I'm totally encouraging you to day drink. I mean, why not, considering I visit Findlay for vacation time and I don't have any serious obligations !I love the sandwiches and soups, and of course the wine! I used to live in Findlay so I love reuniting with friends and family at this spot. I've been here in the evenings before but it can be quite crowded. A good problem to have...not really complaint-worthy as the servers and bartenders are busting their butts!The actual wine store is great to pass through on your way in or out. It has some great varieties of beer and wine, many of which types are new to me. I truly have no complaints- one of the best spots in Findlay !"

Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (19)

"Stopped by for a quick dinner with a friend and got some speedy food! I got the steak quesadilla, and it was delicious. We sat outside during golden hour, which was nice. Music was a little loud, but that's okay. Very friendly service! The owner was very sweet."

Aubergine Private Dining Club

★★★★★ 4.7 (13) • $$$

"Left here very impressed with food, story and art. Amazing people, super interesting owner. They let your tour in back kitchen when you come.Should give this place 7 stars, best meal I've had in the past decade. Best lobster bisque I've had. Foie Gras to die for. Great beef wellington. Drinks were great too.I was a bit floored to start with when they were giving me a tour, Chef Hubert was private Chef to the King of Spain for four years. Pretty epic connections, apparently Charlie Trotter worked here for a time and a few chefs have Alinea ties.Apparently some big names come here, Warren Buffett closed the deal to buy RR engines and the Ohio gov is a regular.I've never said this about a restaurant before but I was very impressed by the art. Salvador Dali, Chahuli and some awesome new age stuff I'm not familiar with."

Lindey's

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$

"We popped into this adorable enchanting garden type setting post dinner. We sat amongst the beautiful people in the garden as we sipped our Chardonnay. And bopped to some of the greatest hits. Even though we did not eat here on this night, we vowed we would come back and have dinner in the actual restaurant. It's so beautiful. so chic and happening."