Central pub fare for Downtown lunchers and condo-dwellers alike. serves traditional Irish breakfast, three-egg omelets, burgers, pot roast and crab cakes. BBRLD
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Denmark on High | Small Plates | 463 N. High St., Short North, 614-914-6700. A European-style cocktail bar focusing on vintage and modern drinks, craft ohio beers and small plates like pimento cheese, charcuterie boards and flatbreads. located on the second floor of the yankee on high building. D # $
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Destination Donuts | Coffee, Tea & Desserts | 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-407-9415. some of the city’s best (and biggest) doughnuts are served at heather morris’ north market shop, featuring rotating flavors like red raspberry hibiscus, butterscotch sea salt and chocolate toffee. BLD * $ Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace | Pub Grub | 248 S. Fourth St., Downtown, 614-824-4673. hip hot dog joint with a retro décor, karaoke and one-of-a-kind wieners. offers the Chicago Dog, t-Dog and Whoa nellie Dog, plus tater tots, chili mac and Funnel Fries. LD *#^ $ Dos Hermanos | Mexican | 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-226-5286. Dos hermanos started out as a taco truck and now offers authentic street tacos and tamales in the north market. LD * $ Drunch Eatery & Bar | Contemporary American | 995 N. Fourth St., Italian Village, 614-420-2121. new Italian Village eatery serving all-day brunch, featuring dishes like eggs benedict, challah French toast and flatbreads. BRLD # $ Due Amici | Italian | 67 E. Gay St., Downtown, 614-2249373. Exposed brick walls and modern black-and-white furniture give this Downtown Italian eatery an upscale feel. Go for the Italian sausage ravioli, chicken Parmesan, pizzas and crispy calamari. BRLD *#& $$$ The Eagle | Southern | 790 N. High St., Short North, 614-745-3397. this southern-style restaurant from the Cincinnati-based owners of bakersfield features Amish fried chicken, spoonbread, craft beers and a large patio along high street. LD *#^ $ El Camino Inn | Mexican | 238 S. Fourth St., Downtown, 614-220-8877. Retro, ’70s-style taco shop from the owners of the Rossi, Club 185 and little Palace. Records spin while you down tacos, tostadas and micheladas. LD *#^ $ Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus | Gastropub | 161 N. High St., Downtown, 614-228-0500. located in the historic bott brothers building Downtown, this gastropub’s stunning stained glass contrasts with modern touches like a flat screen-equipped bar. serves American cuisine, with Ryan’s Corn brats, sandwiches, steaks and seafood. LD *# $$$ Eleven | Small Plates | 591 N. High St., Short North, 614-225-9611. this glorified tavern serves only the au courant: small plates, fancy cocktails, wine flights and absinthe. D *#^& $$
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Elia Athenian Grill | Greek | 20 N. High St., Downtown, 614-706-4273. A fast-casual lunch eatery, offering Athenian street food, including salads, gyros, souvlaki and baklava. L $ Eugene’s Canteen | Pub Grub | 765 N. High St., Short North, 614-826-3739. Formerly Da levee, this military-
themed bar features billiards and excellent pub fare from Preston’s burgers. LD *# $ Fabian’s Chicago-Style Pizza Place | Pizza | 691 N. High St., Short North, 614-221-8240. A Chicago-style pizzeria and bar in the short north, with pizza, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and desserts. LD #^ $$ Fame’s Diner | Diner/Indian | 400 N. High St., Short North, 614-461-0587. located inside the Greater Columbus Convention Center, this food court spot serves a combination of diner fare—omelettes, burgers and such—and Indian dishes like saag paneer and chicken tikka masala. BL $ Firdous Express | Mediterranean | 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-221-4444. A north market mediterranean eatery, Firdous Express is known for its authentic Greek and mediterranean fare, with shawarma, gyros, hummus and baklava. LD * $ The Fish Guys | Seafood | 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-228-4903. the north market’s longtime fishmonger also serves prepared foods like new England clam chowder, lobster rolls, po’boys and more. LD * $ Flatiron Bar & Diner | Contemporary American | 129 E. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District, 614-461-0033. this casual eatery housed in a timeless building boasts an intricately carved wooden backbar with a marble top and black-and-white tiles. serving modern twists on traditional American fare. LD *#^ $$ Flavors of India | Indian | 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-228-1955. one of the oldest vendors in the north market, this spot offers simple northern Indian fare like samosas, saag paneer, chicken curry and more. LD * $ Forno Kitchen + Bar | Pizza | 721 N. High St., Short North, 614-469-0053. located in a historic building in the short north, this new restaurant features pizza, sandwiches and shareable appetizers, plus craft cocktails. BRD *#^ $$ Fox in the Snow Café | Coffee, Tea & Desserts | 1031 N. Fourth St., Italian Village, 614-282-7026; 210 Thurman Ave., German Village, 614-282-7026. A bakery and coffee shop offering pastries made in-house daily and coffee from tandem Coffee Roasters. the shop owners have a talent for transforming forgotten buildings into bright and welcoming spaces. the Italian Village location boasts a patio. BL * $ G. Michael’s Bistro & Bar | American | 595 S. Third St., German Village, 614-464-0575. A historic German Village eatery that promises fine dining with a low country influence. Chef David tetzloff serves American cuisine, with shrimp and grits and various low country classics that easily pair with a glass from their extensive wine list. D *#& $$$ See ad on Page 27 Gallerie Bar & Bistro | Contemporary American | 401 N. High St., Short North, 614-484-5287. Gallerie is not your average hotel restaurant. Executive chef bill Glover’s creative menu showcases ohio’s agriculture through seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. located on the second floor of the hilton Columbus Downtown, Gallerie also offers an attractive bar overlooking high street. BLD #^& $$$ German Village Coffee Shop | Diner | 193 Thurman Ave., German Village, 614-443-8900. this German Village diner takes you back in time with its 1950s interior and thrifty menu. serves a Double Decker
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