Recently opened restaurants in the Columbus area

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February 6, 2025
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Recently opened restaurants in the Columbus area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Columbus using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Sonora Bites

- Rating: 0.0/5 (0 reviews)
- Address: 2692 East 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Ziggy's Fusion

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 184 West 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp

The Cafe On East Fifth

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 260 East 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Osteria Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 892 Oak St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka Ton Katsu

- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 194 South High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Oishii 2 Japanese Bistro

- Rating: 3.8/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2333 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Orale Guey

- Rating: 4.7/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 3415 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mezcla

- Rating: 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 1022 Summit St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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