614-532-7435; 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-8004538. Nashville’s signature spicy fried chicken made its way to Columbus via this social enterprise started by Joe DeLoss. Diners can choose from four levels of spicy chicken, with comfort food sides like mac ’n’ cheese and coleslaw. Don’t skip Miss B’s Banana Pudding. LD Lawshea’s Southern Fish & Ribs | Southern | 1488 Morse Rd., North Side, 614-252-3474. Serving hearty, Southern fried food, including catfish, corned beef sandwiches, ribs and sweet potato pie. LD Mya’s Fried Chicken | Southern | Food Truck, Citywide, 614-600-6694. Mya’s offers Southern comfort food, featuring buttermilk fried chicken and sides like mac ’n’ cheese. LD Sweet T’s Southern Style | Southern | Food Truck, Citywide, 614-547-3511. Southern-inspired fare like fried green tomato po’boys, shrimp and grits, jambalaya and sweet tea. BRLD
Spanish Barcelona Restaurant & Bar | Spanish | 263 E. Whittier St., German Village, 614-443-3699. This German Village favorite boasts a brick interior, romantic patio, excellent wine list and an interesting menu of Spanish tapas and paella. BRLD Lupo | Spanish/Mediterranean | 2124 Arlington Ave., Upper Arlington, 614-914-6134. From the founders of La Tavola, Lupo ventures into the broader Mediterranean scene, with a menu of tapas, all paired with the perfect wine, beer or craft cocktail. BRD Vaso | Spanish | 6540 Riverside Dr., Dublin, 614698-2525. Located on the rooftop of the AC Hotel in Dublin, Vaso offers small plates and a large bar selection, with beautiful views of the Scioto River and historic downtown Dublin. D
Steakhouse The Avenue Steak Tavern | Steakhouse | 1307 Grandview Ave., Grandview, 614-485-9447; 94 N. High St., Dublin, 614-591-9000. An all-occasion steak tavern offering a warm atmosphere reminiscent of the 1920s and 1930s. The menu features fine steaks, tavern fare, a carefully selected wine collection and classically inspired cocktails. D The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek | Steakhouse | 1370 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, 614-855-9840. Cameron Mitchell’s upscale yet casual steakhouse concept is surrounded by a lush landcape and offers rustic luxury. The restaurant features a meat-cutting room, bake shop, bourbon lounge, large patio and an expansive dining room. The menu is loaded with steaks, housesmoked meat and family-size portions. BRD Black Point Prime Steakhouse | Steakhouse | 570 N. High St., Short North, 614-221-5294. Hyde Park Group’s visually dramatic, upscale restaurant on the Short North Cap highlights prime steak and seafood, specializing in Ohio cuts. D Eddie Merlot’s | Steakhouse | 1570 Polaris Pkwy., Polaris, 614-433-7307. This high-end steakhouse offers a menu of prime aged beef and seafood, plus classics
like chateaubriand and steak Diane served tableside. As the name implies, wine takes top billing here. D Final Cut Steak & Seafood | Steakhouse | 200 Georgesville Rd., West Side, 614-308-3333. A contemporary American steakhouse inside Hollywood Casino featuring USDA prime beef, prime rib, seafood and an extensive wine list. D Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse | Steakhouse | 6360 Frantz Rd., Dublin, 614-717-2828; 569 N. High St., Short North, 614-224-2204; 1615 Old Henderson Rd., Upper Arlington, 614-442-3310. Prime beef and an extensive wine list are the highlights at this high-end restaurant. Choose from filet mignon, New York strip, seafood or surf-and-turf combinations. D Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse | Steakhouse | 89 E. Nationwide Blvd., Downtown, 614-686-7800. This over-the-top steakhouse chain from Cincinnati boasts an award-winning wine list, excellent service, classic steakhouse fare, sushi, tableside bananas Foster and more. D Mitchell’s Steakhouse | Steakhouse | 45 N. Third St., Downtown, 614-621-2333; 1408 Polaris Pkwy., Polaris, 614-888-2467. Now owned by Landry’s, Mitchell’s retains its high-quality cuts of beef and seafood. D Smith & Wollensky | Steakhouse | 4145 The Strand W, Easton, 614-416-2400. Founded in New York in 1977, this traditional steakhouse offers a luxurious dining experience at Easton Town Center. LD The Top Steak House | Steakhouse | 2891 E. Main St., Bexley, 614-231-8238. For more than 50 years, this Bexley palace of beef has offered award-winning, high-end cuisine (filet mignon, pork, lamb chops and seafood) in a dimly lit, vintage 1950s supper club. D Tucci’s | Steakhouse/Seafood | 35 N. High St., Dublin, 614-792-3466. Nestled in historic Dublin, Tucci’s offers an upscale yet comfortable dining experience featuring fresh ingredients and a chef-driven menu that includes steak, seafood and pasta. Tucci’s also prides itself on an outstanding wine program, and the large patio is a major draw. BRLD York Steak House | Steakhouse | 4220 W. Broad St., West Side, 614-272-6485. Head back in time at the last remaining location of this wonderfully retro (and affordable) steakhouse with a popular salad bar and homemade desserts. LD
Tex-Mex/Southwestern Bakersfield | Tex-Mex/Southwestern | 733 N. High St., Short North, 614-754-8436. The country-music-loving cantina specializes in queso, tacos, taquitos, tequila and whiskey. LD Casa Hacienda Grill | Tex-Mex/Southwestern | 1356 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-532-8644. This popular Tex-Mex restaurant features elaborate décor with colorful Mexican tiles and an extensive menu including mole enchiladas, nachos, fajitas, burritos and more. LD Chile Verde Café | Tex-Mex/Southwestern | 4852 Sawmill Rd., Northwest Side, 614-442-6630. A small, comfortable café serving great margaritas, plus regional and traditional New Mexican entrées such as burritos, fajitas, the Albuquerque Platter and huevos rancheros. LD
Local Cantina | Tex-Mex/Southwestern | 743 S. High St., Brewery District, 614-564-9775; 3126 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-754-8554; 4537 Bridge Park Ave., Dublin, 614-389-1684; 1423 Grandview Ave., Ste. B, Fifth by Northwest, 614-488-6146; 101 Mill St., Ste. 100, Gahanna, 614-337-1977; 3937 Broadway, Grove City, 615-782-2545; 3975 Main St., Hilliard, 614-3634931; 600 N. High St., Short North, 614-914-8840; 667 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, 614-394-8720. These kitschy, Mexican-themed neighborhood bars with a heavy focus on craft beers also happen to serve good, Americanized Mexican fare, like fajitas, quesadillas and tacos, plus self-serve chips and salsa. LD Talita’s Southwest Café | Tex-Mex/Southwestern | 1335 Dublin Rd., Ste. 110E, Grandview, 614-824-1354. This longtime Columbus Tex-Mex restaurant has a new location, where it serves up its self-proclaimed “world’s best and biggest” burritos, plus American classics like Coney dogs. LD Yabo’s Tacos | Tex-Mex/Southwestern | 5242 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, 614-742-7799; 4046 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 614-336-7639; 7097 State Rt. 3, Westerville, 614-212-4090. Yabo’s is a locally owned Southwest sports bar and restaurant with full- and self-service, a hearty beer selection and $2 mini tacos. LD
Thai Bahn Thai Bistro | Thai | 1932 W. Henderson Rd., Northwest Side, 614-451-3700. A Pan-Asian restaurant with an extensive menu of authentic Thai dishes like tom kha, an som tam, pad thai and curries. Enjoy your meal surrounded by colorful décor, or take it to go. LD Bamboo Thai Kitchen | Thai | 774 Bethel Rd., Northwest Side, 614-326-1950. You’ll find many Thai and Vietnamese favorites, along with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options at this humble Asian café. The menu includes tiger cry, tom yum, pho, pad see yew, pad thai and more. LD Bangkok Grocery & Restaurant | Thai | 3277 Refugee Rd., East Side, 614-231-8787. A longtime family-owned grocery and eatery specializing in top-notch Thai fare, with pad thai, tom yum soup and noodle dishes. LD Basil | Thai | 460 S. Front St., Brewery District, 614-525-0049; 3706 Riverside Dr., Upper Arlington, 614-817-1777. This Thai restaurant combines a mod, pub-crawl-friendly vibe and bold mom-and-poptype food. LD Erawan Thai Restaurant | Thai | 3589 Refugee Rd., East Side, 614-237-9310. Classic Thai and Vietnamese dishes highlight a large menu with many Southeast Asian favorites at this modest, family-owned restaurant in a strip mall. LD Nida’s Thai on High | Thai | 976 N. High St., Short North, 614-299-9199; 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-228-4470. A quirky, modern Short North eatery that offers a mix of Thai dishes and sushi, with fresh spring rolls, larb, pad thai, Sriracha fried rice and more. Owner Nida Perry’s North Market iteration, Nida’s Sushi, is a stall offering a similar menu to its storefront counterpart. LD Siam Orchid Thai Restaurant | Thai | 7654 Sawmill Rd., Dublin, 614-792-1112. Authentic Thai dishes served in an ornate setting, with tom yum gai, Panang curry, pad thai and pad prig. LD
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