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The James Watson House, Celina, OH

The James Watson House

4.5
4.5
26 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Beautifully renovated historical building with a modern feel in Celina, OH. Scratch kitchen featuring steaks, seafood, and other new American style cuisine. Incredible handcrafted cocktails, craft beers, and extensive wine list in a gorgeous space will top off your unique experience at The James Watson House.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (567) 510-5015
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Columbus
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The James Watson House offers a rich dining experience with "great menu selection" and "awesome food". Guests appreciate the historical connection and commend the "knowledgeable and friendly" staff, especially the servers. While some find the atmosphere charming, others note occasional slow service. Overall, it's a delightful spot with "delicious" offerings.

26 Reviews
  1. Joyce

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Millie’s sirloin steak & it was awesome! My husband had the pork chops & he said it was rather dry.

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  2. Emily

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the atmosphere and the food was delicious. Waitress and staff were friendly. However, the jambalaya was a 1/4 of the size of all the other entrees at our table. It was like eating sauce and rice. There were a total of 5 very tiny pieces of seafood and nothing else in the sauce.

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  3. RANDY

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT SERVICE AND FOOD, HAD A GREAT TIME, NO WAIT, PRICE WAS FAIR FOR THE SREVICE

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  4. Jon

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Must have been an off night. Been several times and this was the worst experience. Two of the meals had to be sent back because they were cold. When the chicken came back you could tell it had been microwaved as it had been overcooked as had the crab cakes because the one our party had taken a bite out of was returned. Had to ask 3 times for salads 2 in our party had ordered. Finally came an hour and 15 minutes later WITH meal. I asked for a manager and none came. Had one of the worst margaritas ever. They took one meal off bill and one of the margaritas after reminding them. On the bright side the cajun pasta was excellent as was the prime rib. Might think twice about going back anytime soon.

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  5. Kristina

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband enjoyed The Willshire steak. Said it was best steak he has had!

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  6. Bren

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and our server was fantastic for our large party! Can’t wait to bring our friends again.

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  7. Susan

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose James Watson House to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. Upon choosing drinks, the two of us who drove had our driver’s license, and the birthday celebrant did not. She did, however, have a photo of her ID in her phone that was undeniably her. They left and came back and said they couldn’t accept the ID if it wasn’t the physical card. That required me to make a 35 to 40 minute round-trip to go get her card, which naturally I was going to do given that we were there to celebrate her birthday. I returned to cold appetizers, as the rest of the party waited on me and they seemed rushed to serve, and a watery drink, and pressure to order dinner because they close the kitchen an hour before they close the restaurant. Honestly the rushed demeanor began at our arrival with multiple requests for drink and appetizer orders as we were settling in. We dine here regularly. It was disappointing to say the least to have our celebration interrupted, stressed, and rushed, when they have served all of us often, including the weekend before this special night when we sat at the bar to eat and drink. They did offer her a dessert for her birthday, and another one was ordered, but they served them in styrofoam to-go boxes. It was not yet 10 PM, so we asked for forks. The evening’s interactions were thoughtless, unnecessary, and underwhelming. As regulars at this establishment, we will definitely be spreading out where we spend our entertainment/dining dollars from now on.

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  8. Julie

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful! Great personality and very accommodating! This was one of the best experiences we have had. Food was delicious!

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  9. Anthony

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu selection overall was expansive, the food had good flavor, the portions were appropriate. Server was very attentive and did an outstanding job. Appetizers and Main Course arrived quickly. Our only negative was that, everything considered, was a bit pricey for a party of three.

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  10. Rick

    Toledo

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had always had a great meal here in the past. Last night was very disappointing.

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The James Watson House is rated 4.5 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The James Watson House

202 S Main St, Celina, OH 45822-2229

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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