5 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Northwest Columbus

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1. Tucci's - Dublin

4.7

Exceptional(5130)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Dublin

Booked 98 times today

At Tucci's, we believe that a memorable dining experience is incomplete without the perfect wine pairing. Our wine program reflects our commitment to excellence, featuring over 470 meticulously chosen labels for bottle service and a diverse array of forty-three wines available By the Glass. From renowned Italian vintages to exquisite international selections, our wine list caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. We have recently expanded our dining room and significantly enlarged our temperature-controlled Wine Cellar to showcase our 2,500+ bottle inventory which shows our dedication to preserving the quality and integrity of our wines. Utilizing state-of-the-art Enoline machines, we ensure that wines served By the Glass maintain their freshness, allowing our guests to enjoy estate-bottled selections that are typically unavailable in this format.

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2. J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin

4.8

Exceptional(1928)

$$$$

• American • Dublin

Booked 22 times today

J. Liu Restaurant and Bar Dublin offers a uniquely crafted, and carefully selected array of dishes, from simple, American cuisine staples, such as burgers and sandwiches, to cozy and comforting flavors of Italian cooking, to innovatively reinvented seafood dishes and steaks, to intricate, complex flavors of Eastern Asian cuisine, stapled in China and Japan. Our bartenders offer delicious, unique cocktails, and an extensive wine menu which includes something for everyone: from the wine novice, to the trained connoisseur. We offer Happy Hour between 3 pm and 7 pm, Monday through Friday. 1/2 off Wine Night on Wednesdays and Sundays all night throughout the restaurant and so much more! Please note, Hours and Menus may change on Holidays. Due to High Demand, Patio and Bar Seating is always first come, first serve.

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3. North High Brewing

4.5

Awesome(544)

$$$$

• Pub • Dublin

Booked 16 times today

North High Brewing serves award winning craft beer and from scratch bites. Located in Historic Dublin and Westerville, North High Brewing is committed to providing a place where the community can gather, relax and celebrate good times together. Either in the winter at our cozy bars and dining rooms, or during the summer on our patios and beer gardens, there's always a seat at the table.

4. FYR Short North

4.6

Exceptional(963)

$$$$

• Unspecified • Columbus

Booked 13 times today

FYR Short North, recently reimagined by Chef Zach Warn, offers an elevated yet approachable dining experience in Columbus, blending the elemental power of live-fire cooking with Ohio’s rich agricultural heritage. Anchored by open-flame cuisine and an enhanced and refined hospitality, including elevated tableside service and chef-led tastings, the restaurant showcases a seasonally curated menu featuring Ohio beef, regional produce, local artisan breads and cheeses, and one of the best dry-aged programs found in the state. Even desserts and beverages embrace fire-inspired creativity, making FYR Short North a premier destination in the vibrant Short North neighborhood for those seeking the finest live-fire experience in the Midwest.

5. Arch City Tavern

4.9

Exceptional(276)

$$$$

• Grill • Columbus

Booked 28 times today

Arch City Tavern is a contemporary gastropub located in the heart of the Short North. Guests can stop in for lunch, dinner & late night to enjoy local craft beer, seasonal cocktails and recipes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Make sure to check out the decor and 20-foot pencil drawing of Old Columbus for a taste of the area's history. Come visit us for Happy Hour M-F 3-6:00pm and weekend brunch Sat & Sun 11am-3pm (full menu is also available).Reservations are limited. We save a majority of our tables for walk-in seating. Reservations are available before and after OSU Football games, but not during. For reservations of 12+ people, please email archcitytavern@gmail.com.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Tucci's - Dublin

2. J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin

3. North High Brewing

4. FYR Short North

5. Arch City Tavern

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