COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As warmer temperatures arrive in central Ohio, a list by Yelp outlines what the platform considers to be the best restaurants with outdoor seating in the Columbus area.
Yelp develops its rankings based on a variety of factors, including restaurants’ average star ratings, number of reviews and how recent reviews are.
Taking the No. 1 spot is High Bank Distillery, located at 1051 Goodale Blvd. in Grandview Heights. The eatery, which describes itself as an “elevated yet casual” pub, serves menu items such as a spicy chicken sandwich, chorizo meatloaf and blackened shrimp pasta. Reviews complement the restaurant’s “delicious” cocktails and “wonderful” service.
“Excellent food and service,” one Yelp user wrote. “Patio was spacious and comfortable. Plenty of indoor space as well. Will definitely come back.”
Coming in second place is Kitchen Social, located at 6791 Longshore St. in Dublin. The restaurant serves dishes inspired by a variety of cuisines, including fish and chips, a Thai chicken bowl and a pimento cheeseburger. Yelp users praise the restaurant’s “fresh” and “flavorful” food.
Ranked in third place is Local Roots, located at 15 E. Olentangy St. in Powell. The eatery, which focuses on fresh produce and locally-raised meat, features seasonal dishes on its menu. The restaurant currently offers items including a mushroom ravioli dish, a jalapeño black bean burger and barbecue ribs.
“The food is very fresh,” one review reads. “The food and drinks are excellent. The service is phenomenal. The patio is very nice for [a] warm evening. They have a band playing on many evenings.”
In fourth place is Northstar Café, located at 951 N. High St. in the Short North. The casual American eatery serves a variety of salads, pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. Reviews highlight the restaurant’s “delicious” food and “friendly” staff.
The fifth-best eatery based on Yelp’s analysis is Sycamore, located at 262 E. Sycamore St. in German Village. The restaurant, inspired by European all-day cafés, serves salad, burgers, sandwiches and meat dishes.
“The food was fantastic!” one Yelp user wrote. “High quality ingredients, lots of vegetables, so delicious. Also had a superb latte.”
Completing Yelp’s top 10 best restaurants with patios in the Columbus area are:
- Marcella’s, located at 1319 Polaris Pkwy. near Polaris Fashion Place
- Cobra, located at 684 S. High St. in the Brewery District
- El Carajillo, located at 851 N. Fourth St. in Italian Village
- Cento, located at 595 S. Third St. in German Village
- TownHall, located at 792 N. High St. in the Short North
This list is accurate as of Tuesday. Yelp ratings and rankings frequently fluctuate.