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Best Date Night Ideas in Columbus for 2025

Discover the best date night ideas in Columbus — from romantic dinners to adventurous outings. Ranked using public reviews, expert picks, and social buzz. Plan the perfect night out today!

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Top-Rated Columbus Restaurants Loved by Local Foodies

Discover highly-rated food experiences - whether it’s fine dining, casual eats, or cozy cafés, we’ve picked the best spots for your date night.

German
Valters at the Maennerchor
US $20-30
Brewery District
9.31
Closed
Dessert
Lion Cub's Cookies- Grandview
US 3-15
Grandview Heights
9.28
Closed
Seafood
Mitchell's Ocean Club
US $50-100
Easton
9.24
Closed
American
17 Arrows Craft Kitchen + Bar
US 30-75
Far North
9.24
Closed
Fusion
Joya's
US $10-20
Old Worthington
9.22
Closed
Health Food
everbowl
US $1-10
West Campus
9.22
Closed
Italian
Plas
US 50-100
Short North Arts District
9.21
Closed
Mediterranean
Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill
US $10-20
Far West
9.21
Closed
Steakhouse
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
US $60-100
Gahanna
9.21
Closed

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New American
Three Creeks Kitchen + Cocktails
US 50-100
Gahanna
9.16
Closed
Distillery
Echo Spirits Distilling Co.
US 15-45
Fifth by Northwest
8.91
Closed
American
Two Rivers Restaurant and Bar
US 20-30
Powell
8.48
Closed
Cafe
Fox in the Snow Cafe
US 10-20
New Albany
8.43
Closed
Spanish
VASO Rooftop Lounge
US $30-60
Bridge Park
8.41
Closed
Asian Fusion
Mandrake Rooftop
US 25-50
Short North Arts District
8.36
Closed
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Best Fine Dining Columbus Restaurants for an Upscale Night Out

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Seafood
Mitchell's Ocean Club
$$$
Easton
9.24
Closed
American
17 Arrows Craft Kitchen + Bar
$$$
Far North
9.24
Closed
Italian
Plas
$$$
Short North Arts District
9.21
Closed
Steakhouse
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
$$$$
Gahanna
9.21
Closed
New American
Three Creeks Kitchen + Cocktails
$$$
Gahanna
9.16
Closed
Italian
Lola & Giuseppe's Trattoria
$$
Gahanna
9.15
Closed

Best Casual Columbus Restaurants for a Laid-Back Date

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German
Valters at the Maennerchor
US $20-30
Brewery District
9.31
Closed
Fusion
Joya's
US $10-20
Old Worthington
9.22
Closed
Soul Food
Chars Chitlins
US $20-50
South Linden
9.12
Closed
Mexican Seafood
El Capitan Mariscos
US $20-40
Hilltop
8.95
Closed
Japanese
Kyushu Ramen Bar
US $10-20
Fifth by Northwest
8.92
Closed
American
Worthington Tavern
US $25-50
Old Worthington
8.66
Closed

Columbus’s Best Bars & Lounges to Sip & Unwind

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Brewery
DankHouse Brewing Company
US 10-30
Newark
8.97
Closed
Distillery
Echo Spirits Distilling Co.
US 15-45
Fifth by Northwest
8.91
Closed
Double Eagle Spirits & Sports
US $10-20
Linworth
8.86
Closed
Wine
Dowalter Vineyards / KnoxView Farm Winery
US 15-45
Rural Fredericktown
8.85
Closed
Aardvark Wine & Beer
US 15-50
Northwest
8.84
Closed
Brewery
Edison Brewing Company
US 25-50
Science Boulevard
8.75
Closed

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