Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Columbus

OpenTable

Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Columbus? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cento – German Village

4.8

4.8 (989)

$31 to $50

Italian

German Village

About the restaurant

A tribute to our 100th restaurant opening, Cento is an authentic, chef-driven Italian oasis. Inspired by the intimacy & culinary creativity of the finest restaurants in Italy, Cento is a warm, welcoming, & enchanting addition to German Village. Cento is a place for the entire community – a new, timeless, everyday destination where Great People Deliver Genuine Hospitality.

If you cannot make your scheduled reservation, we ask that you please cancel by 12PM the day of your reservation. Cancellations outside the allowed window will be charged $25/person.

Valet offered daily starting at 5PM, $12 per car.

Top review

Allie

Dined on Feb 10, 2025

Great food and drinks! Service was great too. Highly recommend the Espresso Martini.

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus

4.8

4.8 (3076)

$31 to $50

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Columbus, a 55,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine beneath a glass-and-steel atrium amidst trickling fountains, trellised London plane trees and glimmering chandeliers.

For group dining inquiries, please email: columbushospitality@rh.com

Top review

Aaron

Dined 4 days ago

The service was spectacular!!!!! And the food was wonderful

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4.8

4.8 (780)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Columbus

About the restaurant

There's a place where legend intertwines with reality. A paradoxical union between power & elegance; craft & creativity. An unparalleled steakhouse experience brought to you by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. This iconic location on Broad Street in Downtown Columbus showcases a harmonious blend of beauty and brawn with a playful, modern flair. We are delighted to introduce: Butcher & Rose - Now Open

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Bertie

Dined 1 day ago

Celebrating Anniversary, our server Jess and her assistant Wil were great.

Stories on High

4.7

4.7 (410)

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

Columbus

About the restaurant

Stories on High is an age restricted venue. 21+ for entry.
The tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, Stories on High towers 28 stories over High Street, providing panoramic views of downtown Columbus – ideal for date night! This upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates led by Executive Chef Sebastian LaRocca. While reservations are encouraged, guests are welcome to walk in to experience seating in our bar area as well as our beautiful terraces, weather permitting.

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Damien

Dined 2 days ago

We had a great time. There was a lot of really good food and amazing mixed drinks.

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Experience

Stories on High - Window View Seating

The Alcove Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

4.9 (1293)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Columbus

About the restaurant

Founded in 1911 as a small ice cream and candy shop in the heart of Downtown Mount Vernon, The Alcove offers the finest dining experience in Central Ohio. Our diverse menu includes steak and seafood favorites as well as our signature Prime Rib of Beef available Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings. Within feet of one-of-a-kind shops, just a block away from The Grand Hotel, across the street from The Woodward Opera House, and a few miles from Kenyon College and the Mount Vernon Nazarene University, our establishment is a great location for gathering with loved ones young, elderly, and in between. Whether you're entertaining or looking to be entertained, The Alcove is the perfect spot for you. | Join us today to experience Casual Elegance. We'll save you a seat. | Reservations and Carry-Out orders may also be made by calling us at 740.392.3076.

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Jon

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely perfect !!! Always a wonderful meal and great service as well .

Three Creeks Kitchen and Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (165)

$50 and over

American

Gahanna

About the restaurant

Showcasing chef inspired local favorites both on the plate, and in the glass.

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LoriVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We went to celebrate our anniversary and loved every detail. Service was excellent and food was absolutely incredible. Every bit as good as a Cameron Mitchell restaurant. The atmosphere/vibe was vintage cool. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

The Guild House - Columbus

4.8

4.8 (3961)

$31 to $50

American

Columbus

About the restaurant

The Guild House is an artisan eatery featuring creative American cuisine available for dinner. We proudly source locally grown ingredients whenever possible. Our chefs collaborate to create seasonal offerings that are regionally and globally inspired, all with artistic technique in an energetic and inviting space. Our wine list includes wines from around the world that are diverse and carefully selected, and our bar chefs craft fresh squeezed juices and spirits with skillful passion. Repurposed wood, local art and contemporary accents lend to The Guild House’s cosmopolitan character – suitable for revelry or relaxation.

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Olrich

Dined 5 days ago

Great place to eat, service were amazing and the food was excellent, I will definitely recommend it to a friend or colleague. I definitely come back another time.

Lindey's

4.9

4.9 (9213)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

German Village

About the restaurant

Lindey's has been consistently voted one of Columbus' top restaurants for the past 38 years, and has been featured in the Washington Post, USA Today, the New York Times, Gourmet Magazine, The BigTen Network and the book "As the Tables Turn" by Sue Doody & Michael Rosen.

Lindey's is a high-energy, white tablecloth restaurant serving the finest American cuisine in an upper east side New York bistro setting. Nestled in historic German Village, the design incorporates original artwork, bentwood chairs, copper topped bars and hardwood floors. With its exciting and vibrant atmosphere, Lindey's has three main dining rooms, three private party rooms and an award winning outdoor courtyard that has been voted one of the top 100 patios in America by OpenTable.

Top review

Dante

Dined 7 days ago

Good service and food for fair prices. Server had great recommendations

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The Avenue - Grandview

4.9

4.9 (3975)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Grandview Heights

About the restaurant

A warm place in the heart of Grandview.

Welcome to The Avenue.

An all-occasion steak tavern that glows with sizzle and warmth. Serving fine steaks and tavern fare to family and friends in Grandview's historic Bank Block Neighborhood. Serving Dinner Nightly.

Join us for Monday Wine Night - select bottles of wine at select prices - every Monday 4p-9p! Our happy hour is Monday-Friday 4p-6p in our bar.

We now offer online ordering! Place your order for curbside pick-up at https://theavenuesteaktavern.com!

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Elizabeth

Dined 7 days ago

Our experience was delightful. Table was ready for our party upon arrival. Luke was our server and did an excellent job from start to finish. Bevvies, food and dessert were delicious and perfectly cooked/served. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🏆 evening.

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Columbus

4.8

4.8 (5315)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Short North - Arena District

About the restaurant

Jeff Ruby is widely considered one of the nation's preeminent restaurateurs. And, while national organizations like Zagat, Food Network, USAToday, and Wine Spectator rank his steakhouses among the best in the country - making him a celebrity in his own right, it is his total commitment to the finest food, impeccable service, and a total dining experience unlike any other that keep his loyal fans coming back year after year.

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Lanny

Dined 3 days ago

The wait staff was nothing short of fantastic. They all worked together to make sure that we had everything we needed. Knowledge of the menu is excellent. The steak was so flavorful and melted in my mouth! I highly recommend the steakhouse.

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