Watershed Kitchen & Bar

I have heard great things about Watershed's restaurant, so I purchased a Columbus Independents' $50 half-price gift certificate. I took my mother for a Tuesday night dinner and was very happy I finally got a chance to see what this establishment is all about. It was not crowded at all when we arrived, but by the time we left around 6:45, it had definitely filled in nicely. Our waiter gentleman was great. Very relaxed friendly personality, explained some things on their usually-seasonally-changing menu, checked on us throughout the evening, even pointed out we would save a few dollars buying a la cart, not going with their Chef's Tasting Menu. My mother tried their "Now That's What I Call Tea" drink - basically, their take on the Moscow Mule, but served in a tea cup (the going rage). It was great, went down mouth but still had a prominent lemon fizz to it. Highly recommend. We started off with the Fried Brussels Sprouts, Vegetable Fritters, 1145 Salad and shared their K+B Burger. The three apps alone I could indulge in daily, no questions! The black pepper honey (base) and lemon (acidic) counter-balanced perfectly. Also loved the small size of the sprouts, excellent roasted flavor. The vegetable fritter is huge and very good. A flavorful light tempura coating, this dish came out hot and delish! I loved the fried broccolini and onions. The three dipping sauces were also excellent - kudos to the onion chutney. Without even asking, our waiter had our 1145 Salad split and served on two separate plates, a small touch that's always so thoughtful, imo. And the salad was wonderful, too. I like that they don't use the prickly kale kind, and the toppings mixed really well. The tasty dressing was lite and tossed throughout (not overpowering). Once again, without us even mentioning it, our burger was split and separately plated when brought out with a healthy amount of fresh hot fries on each plate. The burger was excellent! The gooey cheese was wonderful, and the lamb/beef patty was so good. I literally had 3-4 fries I was so full, but they were excellent in my breakfast hash a few days later. We had a great evening - I'm kinda bummed it took me so long to finally try WKB, and I definitely won't let that happen again. Kudos to the staff and kitchen!

While visiting Columbus, my family and I had dinner at Watershed Kitchen and Bar. Unsure of their parking situation, we rideshared to the restaurant. They have a fairly large parking lot. When you enter the establishment, you'll notice their gift shop that sells apparel, gifts, and spirits. Prior to ordering drinks, I asked if they offered tasting flights of all their spirits. I found out that they only offer bourbon tasting flights. I hope that they expand to include their other spirits like strawberry flavored gin. It was hard to taste the strawberry flavored gin in the Strawberry Fields cocktail as the ouzo took over the whole flavor of the cocktail. It was cool that their cocktails had a 90's theme to them. Among the five of us, we had six cocktails including DIY Basement Show, I'll Be Here Awhile, New Kid Ink Album, Nihilist Daydream, Strawberry Fields, and Zig A Zig Ah.Before our food arrived, we had to move from their patio into their dining room due to a thunderstorm. It was nice that they had a table inside to accommodate our party.For dinner, we shared two appetizers (e.g., Vegetable Fritters and Housemade Bread & Spread), two salads (e.g., Grilled Caesar Salad and Panzanella Salad), and three entrees (e.g., Braised Short Rib, Market Fish, and Mushroom Pasta). I loved how each dish was innovative in terms of combination of seasoning, flavors, and ingredients! Unlike most restaurant breads, their bread was made from bourbon mash grain blend. It kind of reminded me of Guinness bread. This Grilled Caesar Salad was unique in the sense that it was made with purple cabbage instead of romaine or kale. Unlike most Persian fish dishes, this Market Fish was a halibut instead of salmon or striped bass. Unlike most Mushroom pastas, they used a blend of roasted oyster and cremini mushrooms. By the time we finished our meal, we had no more room for dessert.Next time, I hope to try their Duck Breast and K+B Burger!

Made reservations at Watershed for their Valentine's Day Dinner set menu, and it was definitely worth it. Our server asked right off the bat if there are any dietary restrictions, and when this was shared, she immediately discussed this with the chef who was able to change the dish to meet my dietary restriction (replaced beef tartare with a beet tartare and maintained the overall look and taste of the dish!). We had the paired cocktails with the set menu which were all unique and complimented the food well. Although the location is in a random alley, the place is much bigger than expected and has such a nice ambiance to it with comfortable seating.

The food is amazing The tour is excellent The service is great The ambiance is great !!! Give it a try!! 4.5 stars for this place

Such a fun date night spot! The bar has the best vibes. I love their vinyl record themed menus. Every cocktail is mindfully crafted and unique. Too difficult to name a favorite, you cannot go wrong! Bartenders are super friendly and helpful.

We did a distillery tour here and it was amazing! Would definitely recommend, learned so much and our guide was great!'

I've been here a handful of times and every cocktail I've had was delicious! The smash burger is fantastic. This time I also ordered their chocolate marshmallow cake & it was

The staff was quick and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. I especially loved the freshly made bread with spreads, which were both flavorful. Added bonus, the bread is made with spent grain from the distillery. The Panzanella salad I had was fantastic too. It was a delightful lunch in a beautifully decorated space.

Dark ceiling, dark walls, candle lit tables.... Soft funky music. Great place for a date night. We came here on the distillery trail and sat at the bar. Fletcher and Jonathan took great care of everyone at the bar. We ordered a Guayaba Cobbler, Ikigai, and the barrel aged old fashioned. The Ikigai is brown butter washed WS bourbon, Japanese whiskey, sherry, salted syrup, plum wine and coffee. It was complex. Not for everyone. The cobbler was very sweet. Presentation is excellent but I didnt like the rum element to the drink. It had a dry bitterness to it. The old fashioned was the winner. The couple next to us had wings, fingerling potatoes and fresh bread/dips and OMG their dishes looked amazing.

Never had a bad experience here. The drinks are so high quality and the menu is fun and changes seasonally. The bread had pepperoni butter when we visited, our new fav. We tried the eggplant which was incredible, I would go back just for that. The burger was delicious but the desserts were out of this world. We love anything coconut and the tiramisu made with Coca- Cola, so creative! Honestly this is probably my favorite restaurant in the city.