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The top 10 best restaurants in the Columbus area, according to Yelp

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – From Asian restaurants to steakhouses, a list outlined by Yelp reveals what the company considers to be the overall best eateries in the Columbus area. 

Taking the No. 1 spot is Alqueria Farmhouse Kitchen, located at 247 King Ave. in the Dennison Place neighborhood. Alqueria’s menu frequently changes, and currently features items such as burgers, fried chicken and smoked mozzarella ravioli. 


“Alqueria surpassed my expectations ten fold,” one Yelp-user wrote. “You can tell that their food is authentic farm-to-table and is just incredibly fresh.”

Coming in second place is High Bank Distillery, located at 1051 Goodale Blvd. in Grandview Heights. The eatery, which describes itself as an “elevated yet casual” pub, serves dishes such as pizza, blackened shrimp pasta and a spicy chicken sandwich. Reviews compliment the restaurant’s “delicious” cocktails and “wonderful” service.

Ranked in third place is Pat and Gracie’s, located at 138 Graceland Blvd. in Sharon Heights. The eatery’s offerings include a variety of burgers and sandwiches, as well as pasta dishes. 

“Some of the best food in the neighborhood!” One review reads. “It’s also reasonably priced while always remaining consistently good. The customer service is delightful.”

In fourth place is Chuan Jiang Hao Zai, located at 496 Ackerman Road in Riverview. The restaurant serves menu items such as egg rolls, sesame chicken and wonton soup. Yelp-users praise the eatery’s “authentic” Chinese dishes and “huge” portions. 

The fifth highest-rated eatery is Brazilian Grill & Bakery, located at 5818 Columbus Square in Northern Woods. The restaurant’s menu includes empanadas, burgers and Brazilian barbecue. The cafeteria-style eatery also features a grocery shop that sells Brazilian products.

“Brazilian Grill and Bakery is an outstanding Brazilian steakhouse,” one Yelp-user said. “The cuts of meat are perfectly prepared, and the service is exceptional.”

Completing the top 10 best restaurants in the Columbus area according to Yelp are: 

Yelp develops its rankings based on a variety of factors, including the average star rating, number of reviews and how recent reviews are.

This list is accurate as of Thursday. Yelp ratings and rankings frequently fluctuate.