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Trusted Restaurants in Columbus, OH
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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Columbus, OH by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant with a 4.7-star rating from 12,429 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: The Refectory Restaurant and Barcelona Restaurant and Bar. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Columbus is 4.5 stars from 2,352 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Columbus range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
2,352
Avg reviews
Jun 1, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant
240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA
The Refectory Restaurant
1092 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, USA
Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
263 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Columbus, OH
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Schmidt’s Sausage Haus Restaurant240 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA | 4.7★ | 12,429 |
| #2 | The Refectory Restaurant1092 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220, USA | 4.7★ | 1,573 |
| #3 | Barcelona Restaurant and Bar263 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA | 4.6★ | 2,068 |
| #4 | Agni716 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA | 4.9★ | 342 |
| #5 | Chouette66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | 4.0★ | 294 |
| #6 | Cap City Fine Diner and Bar1299 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA | 4.6★ | 4,257 |
| #7 | Butcher & Rose155 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | 4.6★ | 807 |
| #8 | The Guild House624 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | 4.5★ | 2,032 |
| #9 | The Pearl641 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | 4.6★ | 2,688 |
| #10 | Forno Kitchen + Bar721 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA | 4.5★ | 2,592 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Columbus
Agni
716 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA
Chouette
66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
1299 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
Butcher & Rose
155 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
The Guild House
624 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
The Pearl
641 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Forno Kitchen + Bar
721 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
The Walrus
143 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Mandrake Rooftop
810 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
569 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Astra Rooftop
517 Park St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Lindey's
169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206, USA
Cento
595 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Columbus
4120 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
Marcella's
615 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
1370 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
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