For those who live here, you might or might not realize how lucky we are in having such a wide variety of "foodie" restaurants. My advice to you: Avoid the chain restaurants at all costs. Locally-owned restaurants give better service than chain restaurants, and the food is invariably fresher and tastier.
Without further ado—My three favorite restaurants:
35 North High St.
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-792-3466
- The salmon is melt-in-your-mouth good, and they'll even make it without oil (and it's still awesome!)
- Their wood-fired pizzas are tasty and feature locally-grown veggies when in season
- Fresh, homemade pasta dishes
- They feature an extensive wine list at reasonable prices
- Their outdoor patio is an warm-weather delight, especially when they have live music
- They recently added at happy-hour menu featuring $5 cocktails and $2 beers!
J. Liu Restaurant and Bar (formerly Jason's)
50 W. Bridge Street
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614.718.1818
- Two locations: Dublin and Worthington
- American, Italian or Asian: Take your pick. Their menu covers it all—with a welcome twist.
- A very tasty appetizer menu featuring freshly made novelties such as potstickers (steamed or fried), lettuce wraps, boneless chicken wings and sliders
- Their happy-hour menu is just plain frugal—and good
- Generous pours from the bar!
1447 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212
614.488.2104
614.488.2104
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff willing to go the extra mile
- Features fresh, locally grown ingredients prepared by Chef Matthew Prokopchek
- In my opinion, they have the best lasagna in Columbus
- They appetizer menu is very reasonable and features several tasty items that could be a main dish for price-conscious patrons
- A Wednesday Ladies Night menu featuring $5 cocktails, $4 wines and a three course dinner
- A 2 for $20 menu featuring a combination of two entrees for $20, including salads
A close runner up to these three would be Spagio's European and Pacific Rim Cuisine. I love their Spanish salad, which features roasted Spanish almonds , tomatoes sautéed in sherry, shaved Manchego cheese and sherry dressing. But I still struggle to find a main dish there that I can't live without.
Whether or not you experience the restaurants featured above, try to support the locally-owned restaurants in your area. Bon Appétit, and Happy Thanksgiving!
