Santos614

food: 10/10, I will dream about the truffle pasta for as long as I live. friends said the lobster mac and cheese made them believe in god. drinks: delicious, although the martini was a lil nauseatingly sweet. vibes: this is where it loses a star or two. the staff were very kind, waitstaff were attentive, but it was kinda loud. we were 6 girlies celebrating a birthday and it was reallly hard to hear anyone talking, that was the only thing that I would change. I'll definitely be back for that pasta though. game changer.

The chophouse 614 is now Santos. They've kept certain parts of the chophouse menu but it is quite different now. The service was very good. The ambience is a bit over the top -- pink chandelier over the bar, and there is a dance club next door. I suppose it depends on what you're looking for--I didn't mind it, but I was in the minority :). The mussels were okay but were tremendously under seasoned and even after adding much needed salt, they remained just okay. They came with cheese bread and honestly it made the dish unnecessarily heavy and made it difficult to dip the bread in the broth. My wife and I shared the 16 oz ribeye -- it was cooked a perfect medium rare, but the meat itself was chewy and gristly, not what you'd expect from USDA prime. The saving grace was the side of Brussels sprouts -- they were excellent. In terms of drinks, I really liked my dirty martini (with vodka and olives with blue cheese).

Came to visit our daughter at Ohio State and she was craving something fancy and this place definitely fits the bill.Restaurant is stunning, very beautiful inside. This is a 'special occasion' type of place as it is very pricy. But the food is definitely reflects the atmosphere, pricing and service because anything we tried was very good to excellent.In no particular order - burrata (very good), truffle pasta (excellent), fish of the day - cod (very good), crispy rice (good, but wouldn't order it again as there was nothing special to it), wagyu meatballs (very good but didn't taste any different than regular meatballs), 3 appetizers - crispy brussels sprouts, broccolini and truffle fries (all were good to very good).Definitely worth going once, if you have credit card to pay for it (restaurant does charge 3% transaction fee. You would think at these prices and these type of restaurant, they would not do it but...)

Fantasy food and Ron was an excellent server. Highly recommend the crispy rice tuna! And the waygu burger was cooked to perfection! Fun atmosphere.

So, I actually want to give 3.5 stars, but I don't think that's an option. I went to Chophouse for a Girl's Night Out/birthday dinner and we were looking for glamourous and fun. They definitely delivered on that front. The food was very good, but the service was kind of scattershot, bouncing between great and kind of off. The restaurant is very buzzy and glam inside, lots of white marble, velvet banquets, and touches of hot pink lights and art work, along with funky fake trees. Pretty much just what you want for a fancy night out! It is also rather dark in there, so sorry about the photo quality! I arrived first, and though there is a small sign stating that incomplete parties will not be seated, they took me through to our table right away. One of my friends arrived later and was seated at a different table where she sat by herself for about 10 minutes until she came to find the rest of us - I guess our seating assignment had been changed at one point. Our reservation had included a note that we were celebrating a birthday and I was asked to point out the celebrant when she arrived. We had a 7 PM reservation and were there until well after 9, and did not feel rushed to leave at all. For cocktails, I had the French 75 and my friends both had the Orchid Martini. I loved mine, it was fizzy with a sugared rim and just a little sweet. We ordered a round of starters. My favorite was the Firecracker roll, a huge sushi roll with spicy crab and tempura shrimp. Soy sauce and chopsticks are offered, but do not come with the rolls unless you want them. My friend had the Urban roll, with, I think lobster and waygu sliced on top. I preferred mine, but she enjoyed it! We also tried the burrata salad, because, burrata. It was very good, with big chunks of tomatoes and microgreens. For dinner, I actually stuck with the starter menu and ordered another Firecracker roll! I also tried the truffle fries, which were good, but not my favorite. We had an order of the lobster macaroni and cheese and the chicken breast entree as well. Everything was nicely plated (in spite of the dark pictures!) and we enjoyed it. Finally, my friend got a birthday treat - a sparkler in a champagne glass and an order of strawberries topped with whipped cream and filled with Ketel One pureed with strawberry. I thought they were lovely, a cute presentation and I love strawberries with cream. I saw about 5 of those things go out, so I think a lot of people were celebrating that night!Our server, Lauren, was excellent. She hit that balance between letting us relax and making sure we were taken care of. But there were several glitches that were a little awkward. After we finished our starters, another server came by and bussed our table. Completely. They picked up our unused dinner forks and knives and disappeared. When our entrees were dropped, we didn't have chopsticks, forks, knives, or the condiments we had requested. When the final entree dropped, we had to remind our server that we needed utensils. Before we got our entrees, a third server came over with a plate of deviled eggs and a little tray of the whipped cream strawberries and bent over to put them on our table. We hadn't ordered either. As he was standing back up to take them away, one of the strawberries fell off of the tray and landed whipped cream side down, on the chair where my friend had put her phone, right on the charger port. He was very apologetic, and we weren't terribly upset (mostly laughing) but then we were left to clean up the sticky phone mess ourselves with wet wipes from my purse. Overall, we had a lovely time, and I will say that it was getting busy as it got later, but for the overall price of the experience, the service was not quite up to par. We enjoyed the food and the cocktails and the overall ambience, though!

We stopped by Chophouse 614 for our 5-year wedding anniversary this past winter and had a great time! The ambiance and decor is absolutely romantic and what I would expect for an anniversary dinner; however, being seated at a high-top table was not the most romantic (although we were seated under the tree by ourselves). We started our night off with some drinks (Pinot Noir and Sidecar) and spiked strawberries. The spiked strawberries are so darn good! We have had them previously at Urban's Pinthouse which is why we chose to get them again here. We then enjoyed a Firecracker sushi roll. My husband and I both really enjoyed the sushi roll. For my main entree, I went off of our server's recommendation and got the Filet Oscar with crab instead of shrimp. Bad decision! I was not a fan of the crab on top. It tasted like mush - not like you would expect (sweet chunks of crab meat). The crab did not go well with the filet mignon for me - definitely stick with the jumbo shrimp if you order this. Especially for $70. My husband really enjoyed his ribeye though! We got the whipped potatoes and truffle lobster mac and cheese for our sides. Both were so creamy and yum! While we definitely enjoyed ourselves, the drinks, the food, and the service - the prices are a bit overpriced - I believe our entire bill was close to $300. So - just beware if you do decide to swing through Chophouse 614.

Don't waste your time on this "Hollywood" facade of a restaurant.Don't let the "Glamor" of this place convince you into emptying your wallet for no reason.If you want to be "high class" I expect a "high class" experience.Having a dress code, yet allowing employees to gaff off and wear sport team hoodies and hats at the bar... Why have the dress code at all..."Ignore the bad reviews, we're under new ownership"This was the opening conversation to a horrible experience.$17 for oily, over cooked calamari.$58 for a filet ( you can get cheaper and better prepared anywhere in the city )$98 for "wagyu filet" this actually made me laugh. My GF and I left after the appetizer and drinks.She put it: "They bejeweled everything, even the menu"The only positive aspect to this place:Happy Hour 4-6pm Monday-FridayThe drinks were made well.Don't waste your time.

Visited the chophouse for a second time while visiting Columbus. This is your must go to spot. The ambience is fabulous with the neon lights and the crushed velvet seating. The bar is amazing. The food selection is great and everything I ordered was just fabulous. I had a glass of the Oberon Cabernet. It was so good. The wait staff was so professional and knowledgeable. I had the octopus and deviled eggs and spicy crab salad for a starter and then the blackened salmon for my entrée. Everyone was very happy with their meals. I'm sure this place is amazing for Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve or any time for that matter!! if you haven't gone treat yourself and go.

Well first off service was great. Our server was very attentive and on it. Unfortunately I didn't get any good pictures but we tried a few cocktails that were good. I tried the crispy rice and Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were amazingggg and they give you a very large side. I guess justifiably since they cost $12. My date got the filet and mashed potatoes that he enjoyed. Overall they have a very wide menu and service is great. I'd maybe be back if I feel like splurging.

Had dinner on a Saturday evening to celebrate the engagement of my brother in law. The lobby was full of people so it seemed like a bustling place. The ambiance was absolutely gorgeous, perfect lighting for an intimate evening and to take pictures. Now on to the food and service....My Husband and I ordered a few things from the menu: Appetizers: Seared Octopus $22 - delicious! Perfectly seasoned and had a good balance of potatoes, veggies and octopus. RecommendCalamari $21 - your typical calamari, batter and dipping sauce that came with it was okEntree: Lamp Chops $46 - under seasoned, no flavor. Caesar Salad with grilled chicken $21 - basic Caesar salad that you can make at home, chicken was unseasonedDessert: Red Velvet Cheesecake $12 - hardly classified as a cheesecake. It consisted of layers of red velvet cake with whipped cream. It was stale as if it had been sitting out a while before being served. Food was in conclusion was very disappointing, especially at the price point that it was Service: Our waiter did a great job in the beginning of the night but as the evening progressed, he practically disappeared and was out of sight. We spent the last HOUR at the restaurant waiting to get the check, pay for the bill, and to get the receipt. At one point, someone from our party had to grab him as he was seen socializing with other staff. Bottom line: Come here for drinks and apps during happy hour to take cute pictures with the decor. Otherwise, don't expect much from food or service.