Highest-rated restaurants in Columbus, Indiana by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Columbus, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. McAlister's Deli

- Rating: 3.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2025 West Jonathan Moore Pike Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. 450 North Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.0/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8111 East 450th North Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Breweries, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Amazing Joe's Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2607 Central Ave. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing

- Rating: 4.0/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1038 Lafayette Ave. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. 4th Street Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433 4th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Jill's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 421 7th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

- Rating: 4.1/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3660 West Jonathan Moore Pike Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Blackerby's Hangar 5 Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4770 Ray Boll Blvd. Ste 3 Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Sabor De La Vida

- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1625 State St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Yats

- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 325 4th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Fresh Take Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 424 Washington St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Soup, Salad, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Yee Kee Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3984 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Riviera Maya Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2326 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Nopal Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3330 West Jonathan Moore Pike Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Rohde's Family Diner

- Rating: 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1040 2nd St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Pho Shiki

- Rating: 4.2/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2991 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Papa's Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3780 West Jonathan Moore Pike Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: American, Sports Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Ye Olde Fish House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2024 17th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Sophea's Asian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 2508 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. E Sushi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3820 East 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Angottis Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 217 Washington St. Ste 200 Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Le Fernandez Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 908 25th St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Henry Social Club

- Rating: 4.5/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 423 Washington St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Thai Connection

- Rating: 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 527 Washington St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. TaColumbus

- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 1637 North National Road Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Mexicano Taqueria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 251 Center St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. El Rincon de las Delicias

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2520 Central Ave. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Donuts N Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2222 State St. Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Olesya's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 908 25th St. Ste C Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Ukrainian
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Ramen Alley

- Rating: 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 217 Washington St. Ste D Columbus, Indiana
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.