Bar guide // GRANDVIEW & UPPER ARLINGTON BAR GUIDE 2016
THE SOCIAL AT WHOLE FOODS 1555 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, wholefoodsmarket.com The Social, an eat-in concept at the Whole Foods grocery store in Upper Arlington, includes a coffee bar as well as sandwiches, salads and breakfast foods, including vegetarian options.
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RANCHO ALEGRE 1075 Dublin Rd., Grandview, ranchoalegrerestaurant.com This full-service Mexican restaurant, one of three Ohio eateries owned by the Macias brothers, serves up Jalisco-style cooking seven days a week. Mexican cuisine, with Pollo a la Pina, Tres Amigos and Molcajete.
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RED DOOR TAVERN 1736 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview, reddoortavern.com The homey Grandview tavern is an old neighborhood favorite with a hearty menu. American cuisine, with burgers, sandwiches, and fish and chips. RED HOOK GRILL 1223 Goodale Blvd., Grandview, redhookgrill.com This new addition to the Grandview restaurant scene features American cuisine with a fresh twist, offering vegan black bean burgers, other vegan options, beef and chicken kabobs, Red Hook pasta, and jambalaya.
Third and Hollywood ROTOLO’S ITALIAN PIZZERIA 1749 W. 5th Ave., Grandview, rotolospizza.com Rotolo’s has been serving authentic Italian-recipe pizza since 1974. Pizza, with subs, pasta and salads. ROYAL GINGER ASIAN FUSION BISTRO 1625 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, royalginger.com Stylish Upper Arlington eatery serving upscale Pan-Asian fare. Asian cuisine, with Vietnamese salad, fried duck gyoza and sushi rolls. RUSTY BUCKET CORNER TAVERN 1635 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, myrustybucket.com An American spin on an English-style pub. Pub fare, with burgers, fish and chips, deepfried pickles and daily blueplate specials.
SMOKEHOUSE BREWING CO. 1130 Dublin Rd., Grandview, smokehousebrewing.com Formerly Barley’s Smokehouse, the newly minted Smokehouse Brewing Co. is a brewpub and barbecue joint featuring smoked wings, ribs, half chickens, brisket and other favorites coming out of the constantly turning smoker. The Grandview brewpub now offers a seasonally rotating menu with salads, entrees, sandwiches and burgers that extend past barbecue. SPAGIO 1295 Grandview Ave., Grandview, spagio.com A varied palate of dishes — from well-executed comfort food to up-to-the-minute trends — matches the varied decor at this Grandview restaurant from Columbus’ storied chef Hubert Seifert. Don’t miss the woodfired pizzas, fresh seafood dishes, handmade pastas and weekend brunch menu.
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SPIRO’S PLAZA CAFE 2958 McKinley Ave., Upper Arlington The founder of Spiro’s Restaurant & Bar is back, serving his home-cooked favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a new location. Family fare, with gyros, chicken and noodles, and ribeye dinner. SWEET CARROT 1417 W. 5th St., Grandview, sweetcarrot.com This Grandview restaurant provides a casual take on comfort food in a cozy environment. Pair their house-smoked turkey with one of their craft beers for a taste of heaven. THE DAILY GROWLER 2812 Fishinger Rd., Upper Arlington, facebook.com/ thedailygrowler Sit-down beer bar and growler fillery with 60 taps.
WINDWARD PASSAGE RESTAURANT 4739 Reed Rd., Upper Arlington This hoot of a retro restaurant has porthole windows and a nautical decor, as well as the best fried fish in town. Seafood, with perch, walleye and catfish.
THE TREE BAR 887 Chambers Rd., Grandview, treebarcolumbus.com Famed local music haven with a slightly different name. Still hard to find and harder to leave.
WINKING LIZARD TAVERN 1416 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview, winkinglizard.com Part of an Ohio chain, the lighthearted pub serves a wide selection of beers. Pub grub, with ribs, wings and pizza.
THE WINE BISTRO 1750 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, winebistrocolumbus.com Thick block tables, dark wood and autumn colors create a California-wine-country atmosphere. Contemporary American cuisine, with small plates, fondue, bruschetta and antipasto platter.
WOODLAND’S BACKYARD 668 Grandview Ave., Grandview, woodlandsbackyard.com Owned by the same folks who brought Grandview’s Woodlands Tavern, this good-time Grandview sports bar features live music and sand volleyball. Pub grub, with burgers, wings and sandwiches.
THIRD AND HOLLYWOOD 1433 W. Third Ave., Grandview, thirdandhollywood.com The Northstar family’s gone Hollywood with this ambitious upscale lounge. Contemporary American cuisine, with the Hollywood Burger, salads, sandwiches and updated classic cocktails.
WOODLANDS TAVERN 1200 W. Third Ave., Grandview, woodlandstavern.com Intimate live music and entertainment venue. Pub grub, with pizza, chicken wings and appetizers.
TOMMY’S PIZZA 1350 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, tommyspizza.com Serving Columbus for more than 50 years, Tommy’s has become a local favorite. Pizza, with subs, salads and pasta. TRATTORIA ROMA 1447 Grandview Ave., Grandview, trattoria-roma.com Serving authentic Italian cuisine for more than 24 years, Trattoria Roma specializes in made-toorder dishes. Italian cuisine, with Spaghetti Bruschetta Alla Roma, Spaghetti Alla Bolognese and Saltimbocca. VINO VINO RESTAURANT & WINEBAR 1371 Grandview Ave., Grandview, vinovinocolumbus.com The fresh flavors at this Grandview eatery pair well with choices from the extensive wine list. American cuisine, with crab cakes, salmon and Beef Tenderloin.
YABO’S TACOS 3051 Northwest Blvd., Upper Arlington, yabostacos.com No matter where this locally owned, Southwestern chainlet sets up shop, it feels like part of the neighborhood. Yabo’s is a Southwest sports bar and restaurant with full- and self-service, a hearty beer selection and $2 tacos made with cooked-in-house meats. Z CUCINA DI SPIRITO 1368 Grandview Ave., Grandview, zcucina.com An upscale Italian restaurant offering a blend of traditional and modern Italian flavors. Expect dishes like braised beef short ribs and house-made pastas, cheeses and desserts. ZAUBER BREWING CO. 909 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview, zbeers.com Zauber’s Grandview digs offer a mix of house and guest brews, beer-hall style seating and Explorer’s Club grub served up from its small kitchen. Don’t have time to stay for a drink? Fill up a growler to go in the neighboring growler room.