Budget
BD's Mongolian Barbeque
295 marconi blvd., arena district. +1 614 586-0077 (http://www.gomongo.com/) create-your-own stir-fry. lunch and dinner: daily. entrees: $12.99-$14.99.
Katzingers Deli
475 s. third st. and livingston ave., the northern edge of german village. +1 614 228-8854 (http://www.katzingers.com/)
Lunch Wagons
Called loncheras, or lovingly refered to as "roach coaches" which cater to a latino labor force, are becoming a common sight around town and are very popular with those in the know. similar to the lunch wagons so popular in hawaii, but with a latino twist. they are subject to inspection by the health dept. and should not be feared but enjoyed.
Old Mohawk Restaurant
819 mohawk st, +1 614 444-7204 great pasta, burgers, turtle soup.
Midrange
Der Dutchman
445 s jefferson ave. plain city. +1 614 873-3414 (http://www.dhgroup.com/) amish kitchen cooking, good value, and unique shopping.
Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus
My Momma's Sweet Potato Pies
813 east livingston ave. +1 614 444-4282 (http://www.mymamassweetpo...) authentic sweet potato pie.
Thurman's
A bar with the absolute best burgers in town. it's in the nice german village area at 183 thurman avenue, the thurman burger is loaded with all types of meat, including ham and bacon and globs of all of your favorite garnishings. the wings are also rumored to be excellent, but it's difficult to go there and not order one of their fantastic burgers.
The Clarmont
684 s. high st. +1 614 443-1125. steaks, seafood. fine dining.