Budget
Betty's Food & Spirits
680 n. high st., short north, +1 614 228-6191. (http://www.bettysfoodands...) no reservations. american eclectic cuisine, meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, tortilla-encrusted salmon. lunch and dinner: daily. no children's menu; cocktails. entrees: $7-$14. no wheelchair access.
Spaghetti Warehouse
397 w. broad st., downtown. +1 614 464-0143. (http://www.meatballs.com) italian cuisine, homemade italian specialties, spaghetti, lasagna, soups, salads. lunch and dinner: daily. children's menu. cocktails. entrees: $4.99-$14.99.
Tommy's Diner
914 w. broad st. +1 614-224-2422. home-style and greek cuisines, pot roast, chicken and dumplings, roast turkey and dressing. breakfast and lunch: daily. no children's menu; no alcohol. entrees: $2.75-$7.95. a bit hard to find, but well worth the effort.
North Market
59 spruce st, (http://www.northmarket.com/). one block north of nationwide arena one block west of greater columbus convention center. shop for meats, cheeses, fish, baked goods, produce, ethnic foods, gourmet products, flowers and unique gifts, while enjoying some of the best people watching in the city. inside dining 2nd floor as well as outside tables. great food choices at reasonable cost. caution, if parking in their lot, make sure you get parking ticket stamped by merchant or pay $10 surcharge to get out of parking lot.
Benevolence Cafe
41 west swan st. short north. between the greek orthodox cathedral and the north market. +1 614 221-9330. (http://www.benevolencecaf...). vegetarian/vegan. all natural, made from scratch ... earth friendly.
Midrange
Flatiron Bar and Diner
129 e. nationwide blvd. +1 614 461-0033. (http://www.flatironcolumb...) no reservations. cajun and creole cuisines, gumbo, pulled pork. lunch: monday-friday; dinner: monday-saturday. no children's menu; patio smoking; cocktails. entrees: $10-$24.
Top end
L'Antibes
L'Antibes is an intimate French restaurant with a great menu and great service.
Rigsby's
In the short north has been an anchor restaurant in that neighborhood for 20 years. excellent food and service. it's not quite as hip and trendy as it once was. nevertheless, the mediterranean-inspired menu rarely disappoints.
Confluence Park
Built directly at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. Stunning views of the rivers and skyline. American cuisine, steaks, seafood.
RJ Snappers
Seafood, sake-marinated Chilean sea bass, king crab legs. Dinner: daily. Children's menu; cocktails. Reservations suggested.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Fine Aged Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood and Creative Chef Specialties.