Hiraeth Columbus

We were excited to try Hiraeth after hearing good things. Made a reservation and wasn't sure where to pick to sit. Opted for downstairs. Greeted and shown to our seats, cool atmosphere and fun seeing the chefs. Smelled so strongly of pork down there, as a vegetarian I didn't love that, but otherwise liked the vibe. Service was friendly, but very slow. You order all at once and they space it out, but I had explained that I'm pescatarian and gluten free- not a lot of options, and when the food was brought out sometimes I didn't have anything to eat while my boyfriend did.The food was fine. But we were both underwhelmed. My salad was the best part. He could barely eat the quail- was told to watch out for bones, but we gave up trying to eat it because that's all there was. May be user error, he's never had it before, but not impressed. I was excited for the scallops, but they had barely any flavor, the green sauce accompanying it overpowered it, and it wasn't that great either. We opted to no dessert because we weren't enjoying the food, and had a feeling it was going to be expensive already (it was!) just not a lot of options for me, so I guess that's on me, but he didn't love his food either. So it was cool to be there and check it out, but we won't go back.

This was my first time eating at Hiraeth but I did go to their pop up opening at the Lox and sampled their menu before.The restaurant is great. There are four areas to dine: upstairs there is a bar area and a small dining area. This space is clean and nice but I think the real magic is downstairs. The downstairs dining area feels like entering into a speakeasy hideout. There is a bar area with a low ceiling and dark painted walls which adds to the cozy vibe. We ate at the bar and it was nice but I did find the chairs in the bar to be a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. The downstairs dining area is a bit more dynamic with a chefs table a higher ceiling and some tasteful art on the wall. There are four private bathroomsDownstairs which are all really beautiful.The food was fantastic, absolutely no complaints and only praise. I would recommend getting a few mezzes and share a main and definitely DO NOT skip dessert- it is amazing.For mezzes the naan and dips seems like a classic. The whipped feta was very good and the cream cheese fish dip was super flavorful. We also got the build your own nori rolls which were very good.The whole fried fish is amazing and the herb salad that accompanies it was really good. For dessert we got the pans cotta with what seemed like frozen apple flakes that tasted like the lightest most delicious ice cream. It was surprising and a great end to the meal.

A great restaurant with multiple unique siting areas, so be sure to take note of what you reserve when placing the reservation. If just two, I think the bar seating gives you a great view of the food preparation and actually sits at the same level of a table.Of our meal, the steak and lemongrass pork were the standouts both being incredibly juicy and flavorful. The creamy mustard sauce on the steak was fantastic as well. I can't say I'm a huge fan of the beef fat potatoes - not that they were bad, but just not really unique. The jerk guinea hen was deliciously spicy, but just not up to the same flavor as the other dishes.Service was friendly and efficient and was great in describing dishes and cocktails.Bottom line, I would recommend Hiraeth, though I must admit, I'm a bigger fan of their sister restaurant, Chapman's Eat Market.

I was highly anticipating the opening as I am a huge fan of Chapman's Eat. Lucky to have a reservation early on in their opening. I am guessing they will be hard to come by moving forward. Had a warm welcome upon entry and were escorted to a table downstairs near the kitchen which was wonderful. It wasn't overly noisy which was surprising and nice. Our server was great answering questions and helping us make our choices. As mentioned in other reviews, they do ask you to order everything at once (minus dessert). This was no issue in my mind l. Food came out in a well timed sequence. All together we ordered 6 dished none of which were large cut items.All of our food times were tasty. I really enjoyed the Naan with dips though it does only come with 1 piece of Naan. The portion is definitely off with the amount of dip provided. You are able to order extra Naan but at least 2 pieces would make sense. The longanisa was wonderful and I'd definitely order that again. The carrots were fine but not my favorite. Corn was tasty but could have been warmer when arriving to the table. The Greek salad was a large portion full of flavor. The hanger steak was at the top of my list. The accompanying broccollini was amazing. Really didn't notice the potato crispies with this dish.We were able to try all 3 desserts. The corn creme brulee was better than I anticipated though got a bit sweet. No way to go wrong with the chocolate semifreddo. The 3rd was a seasonal french cantaloupe shaved ice and Panna cotta was not to my taste but we all can't like everything.Cocktail, wine, beer, etc. Is plentiful in choices and varieties. Would I come here often, unfortunately my wallet would not support that, but special occasions it's a definite must.

From the founders and owners of Chapman's and Ginger Rabbit comes Hiraeth (pronounced Hee-wraith) a new, modern globally inspired wood-fired steakhouse in the heart of Columbus's Short North Arts District. This restaurant features a variety of dishes ranging from naan (delicious) to start to kakigori to finish. And if you book the right time and place, you'll get to watch all of this cooked right in front of you in a fantastic chef's kitchen with wood tossed on the fire and food sizzling and cooking creating an experience rivaling any great movie or theatre performance. We had the opportunity to attend during opening weekend at the Chef's table and had one of the best meals and culinary experiences that Columbus has to offer. Every dish was charming and cooked to perfection. While we had the opportunity to sample a few different dishes, surprisingly the naan and dips really stood out to us above all else. Maybe we are just naan lovers but we enjoyed it enough to get a second serving. The staff are extremely polite and professional, becoming of what one of Columbus's up and coming premier restaurant experiences would require. Sitting at the chef's table we also had the chance to meet BJ, owner and head chef. Fantastic guy. I will leave this post with some photos, but suffice to say Hiraeth is a must-go for anyone looking for good food here in Columbus.

SIT DOWNSTAIRS -- I wish someone had told me that. All dining areas are described on Hiraeth's website and social media, but what you need to know is that you want to sit downstairs, preferably the bar. Food here is of course wonderful. The menu is seasonally inspired, plated beautifully, and everything is monstrously delicious. I enjoyed the fried branzino entree with red peas, winter citrus salad, and naan with hummus and lamb. Oddly, the hummus with lamb was the standout- perfectly seasoned and exploding with flavor. The branzino, however, was a showstopper - every table around me ordered it! It is an enormous fish (at least 14" long), served standing at attention. The trio of sides that come with it are tasty and potent with Southeast Asian flair. The fish itself relied heavily on the sides for seasoning, making the combination all the more entwined.Drinks were good, in particular an unusual tropical anise cocktail that piqued my interest - however, I am a black licorice lover. My lavender latte espresso martini could have stood to have more lavender, but was thoroughly savored nonetheless. The lemon tart for dessert was a irresistibly cute little number, with Italian meringue torched right onto the plate. What fun!Counting the days, hours, minutes until my next visit...

I was dying to come here because i LOVE Chapman's. Starting of with the drinks- The Password is "Caprese" caught my eye because I like savory drinks- the scotch scared me a little but this drink was fabulous. It tasted like a fresh tomato! The Longanisa was very good, but it is just rice. Is it the one of most interesting flavors I have ever experienced in rice? Yes. But, it is a $19 bowl of rice with about 2 servings in it. I was under the impression it would have crab or tomatoes in it but that was just what it was cooked in, i guess. The fried fish was very good, it wasn't too heavy and I loved the sauce, herb salad, and tomatoes with it. The roasted potatoes hurt me to say, but if given these potatoes at a cookout, i probably wouldn't eat them. They were WAY too acidic, everyone at the table agreed. Skip the potatoes! Super disappointing. We had a starter salad and the greek salad which were both very good. I loved the feta in the greek salad. I'm blanking on what it was called, but the chocolate dessert we had was also outstanding. Super rich and decadent. In terms of the atmosphere, Hiraeth is gorgeous. However, I would love to sit upstairs next time. The basement is LOUD. The four of us were yelling in order to hear each other and we practically gave up on talking at some point. I would come back, but for the price point, I would sooner go to Chapman's, where I have 0 complaints!

Wonderful night at Hiraeth in the short north. Unique dishes and small plates that make for a fancy affair. We got 5 small plates and split them - the quail, lamb, naan with hummus, potatoes, and make your own sushi with beef tartare. Everything was delicious and so flavorful! You can tell it's all stone / fire made. Lovely time tonight!! Would love to go back for me!!

May have outseated Chapmans Eat Market as my favorite reataurantin Columbus. We sat at the bar downstairs and the bartending staff was fantastic. They gave great recommendations and even brought out a menu to cater to my food allergy. We got a few appetizers to split as starters. Don't sleep on the Papaya salad. It was the perfect sweet and spicy combo. We had the steak and chicken for dinner and not only were both delicious but they were also great portions. We ended up having espresso martini nightcaps and the coconut milk they use in it is unlike any espresso martini i have ever had.

Really fantastic food , atmosphere and service. Aliyah was amazing, great service , beyond friendly and made wonderful recommendations. We got to go the last night of regular service and we are so bummed we can't go right back !!