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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurants in Grandview Heights

Restaurants are a great way to explore new dishes and cuisines, and Grandview Heights has plenty of excellent eateries to satisfy your inner gourmet

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Whether it’s as a fun treat for a special occasion or just a meal you’ve been craving when you don’t want to cook, ordering from a restaurant is always a delight. But sometimes, it’s hard to know just which place to pick. That’s why, in this guide, we’ll be exploring a multitude of wonderful restaurants in Grandview Heights so that you can start your next culinary adventure and get munching as soon as possible.

Check out this list of delicious destinations!

AAB India Restaurant
Bonifacio
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
DK Diner
Figlio Wood Fired Pizza
Jeni’s
Mazah Mediterranean Eatery
Nong’s Hunan Express
Red Hook Grill
Sweet Carrot
Third & Hollywood
Trattoria Roma
Yats

AAB India Restaurant

A close up of a plate of biryani, a traditional North Indian rice dish — Enjoy award-winning North Indian cuisine, such as the biryani pictured above, at the family-owned AAB India Restaurant in Grandview Heights! *Image courtesy of* *AAB India Restaurants*.

Location: 1470 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: North Indian

Voted the best Indian restaurant by readers of several Columbus magazines, AAB India Restaurant is a great place to taste authentic North Indian cuisine. The restaurant has enjoyed great success since the Singh family founded it in 2010--and for good reason, if the menu has anything to do with its acclaim.

With everything from traditional naan bread to biryani to chicken specialties, alongside delicious appetizers like pakoras, you’re sure to discover something you love at this excellent eatery. In addition, numerous vegetarian options populate AAB India Restaurant’s offerings, so be sure to drop by the next time you’re craving some good food.

Bonifacio

An overhead view several hands preparing a display of Filipino food — Bonifacio’s traditional Filipino cuisine is both a feast for the tastebuds and a feast for the eyes. *Image courtesy of* *Cleveland.com*.

Location: 1577 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: Filipino

Step foot into Bonifacio and you may be warmly greeted by the question “Kumain ka na ba?” Meaning “Have you eaten yet?”, this saying, commonly used in households and restaurants alike, reflects the traditional Filipino culture of showing love and care through food, cooking, and feeding guests.

Bonifacio demonstrates this exact attitude in its goal to provide each and every one of its customers with a delectable and beautiful authentic Filipino meal. With a heavy emphasis on ingredients and presentation, you can expect anything you order, from chicken inasal to longganisa sausages, to be both mouthwatering and divinely displayed.

Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

A shot of a plate of food, including meat, broccoli, and mashed potatoes — Diner favorites receives a modern update the whole family can enjoy at the Cap City Fine Bar and Diner. *Image courtesy of* *Cap City Fine Diner*.

Location: 1299 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: American

The Cap City Fine Diner and Bar takes classic American diner dishes--from meatloaf to fish and chips to pretzels and cheese--and gives them a trendy, upscale makeover. With different menus for different times of the day, each filled with tons of great choices, this diner will have you coming back time and time again to try everything it has to offer.

In addition to excellent brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert menus, their bar provides many types of wine, as well as hand-crafted cocktails, to pick from. And be sure to keep an eye out for the Blue Plate Features, which change every day, shifting from crispy shrimp and grits on Monday to a creamy beef stroganoff on Friday.

DK Diner

A close up o a donut burger, two donuts with several slices of cheese and bacon between them — DK Diner is famed for its massive selection of delicious donuts, including the donut burger pictured above. *Image courtesy of* *Alicia R*.

Location: 1715 W 3rd Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Specialty: American, Donuts

DK Diner is a low-stress mom-and-pop diner that provides comfort food and donuts the whole family can enjoy. With great breakfast options, such as numerous omelets and sandwiches, and excellent lunch and dinner burgers, such as the Wild West and the Donut Burger, any time is a great time to stop by this diner.

However, DK Diner is perhaps best known for its signature donuts. Besides the aforementioned Donut Burger, a whopping 14 types of other donuts are available for both individual and bulk purchases. Stop by today and choose, if you can, between the mouth watering blueberry cake and chocolate long john today.

Figlio Wood Fired Pizza

A shot of a pepper-covered pizza, straight from the oven with the fire in the background — Wood fired pizza and other Italian-American delights abound at Figlio Wood Fired Pizza. Image courtesy of *Figlio Pizza*.

Location: 1369 Grandview Ave, Columbus OH, 43212
Specialty: Italian, Pizza, Pasta

Figlio Wood Fired Pizza has quite the interesting history. It was founded in 1991 by a pair of lawyers who, after declaring Pizza, Pasta, and Passion, decided to switch career paths and open a gourmet pizza/pasta that they’ve been devoted to for the many decades since.

Even though so many years have passed since its opening, Figlio’s devotion to top-quality food is still as apparent as ever. Pizza options range from truffled mushroom to artichoke heart flatbread, and, despite how delicious these choices already are, you can customize your perfect pie with additional meat, vegetables, and cheeses. Excellent pasta options, such as shrimp scampi, and more traditional Italian dishes, such as chicken piccata, also abound.

Jeni’s

A close up of three ice cream cones, all vanilla, two with caramel syrup, and one with chocolate syrup — Jeni’s delivers ice cream in countless sweet and strange flavors, each one a burst of delight. Image courtesy of *Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams*.

Location: 1281 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: Ice Cream

Some people might not strictly consider an ice cream parlor a restaurant, but Jeni’s definitely deserves a mention on this list. Jeni’s ingredient-driven style of making ice cream has been imitated by ice cream producers all over the world, but even today, Jeni’s stands tall as a one-of-a-kind ice cream experience that no other brand can compare to.

Jeni’s flavor catalog is massive, filled with flavors both familiar and freaky. Sit back and relax with a scoop of Milkiest Chocolate, or try Raspberry Rose Jelly Donut or Watermelon Taffy if you’re feeling more adventurous. Dairy-free options are also available for those with dietary constraints. You can even purchase pints of ice cream to take home and enjoy in the future.

Mazah Mediterranean Eatery

An overhead view of several traditional Mediterranean foods, including bread and yogurt, in plastic containers — Since its founding in 2009, Mazah Mediterranean Eatery has been devoted to sharing Mediterranean recipes passed down through the family from generation to generation. Image courtesy of *Mazah Mediterranean Eatery*.

Location: 1453 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: Mediterranean, Lebanese

Family is everything at the Mazah Mediterranean Eatery. This family-owned and family-run business has been sharing its traditional recipes, passed down from one generation to the next, since 2009. With inspiration from beloved grandmothers--known as Teta and Sitti--experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine when you stop by to eat.

Starters include familiar treats like falafel and grape leaves, as well as new experiences like labneh (creamy yogurt) with za’tar spice. Entrees are even more delectable, with everything from kebabs to shawarma to maqliya ready to enjoy. And don’t forget the dessert! Knafeh/Kenafi, baklava, ma'amoul, and more are served fresh and ready at Mazah’s.

Nong’s Hunan Express

A plate of shrimp pad thai in a Chinese-style bowl with a lemon slice and toppings — This hole-in-the-wall Chinese-Thai restaurant has been around since 1989, and its recipes, including that for the shrimp pad thai above, have been passed down through the family for generations. Image courtesy of *Mike G*.

Location: 1634 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: Chinese, Thai

Nong’s Hunan Express is here to serve both Chinese and Thai cuisine. A quick store to pop-in and pop-out, this charming little place is both convenient and tasty (and more than a little spicy), serving tried-and-true recipes that have passed down through the family for generations.

Praises have been sung for the pad see ew of Nong’s Hunan Express, but that’s not the only delight this eatery has to offer. Classic fried rice and noodle dishes in both Chinese and Thai styles are available, as well as a large variety of appetizers, soups, and vegetarian entrees. And while this isn’t the most experimental menu ever, you’ll be sure to easily find the dishes you know and love for you to know and love once more here.

Red Hook Grill

A close up of shrimp skewer appetizers alongside sliced fruit on a piece of lettuce — Americanized Caribbean food inspired by the island of St. Thomas, like these shrimp skewer appetizers, can be found at the Red Hook Grill. Image courtesy of the *Red Hook Grill*.

Location: 1223 Goodale Blvd, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Specialty: American, Caribbean, Seafood

Some people shun Americanized food, other people love it, but Red Hook Grill is something everyone should experience at least once. Inspired by the years the founders spent on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Thomas and named after their favorite place there, Red Hook Grill aims to bring the much-beloved flavors of the Caribbean to Grandview Heights.

There’s a noticeable emphasis on seafood in this restaurant’s collection, ranging from crab stuffed tilapia to pineapple boats complete with shrimp. But that’s not the only thing offered by this eatery. Other options include spinach salad and mango chicken. However, every dish has a unique Caribbean spin to it. Additionally, there’s a vegan menu for dietary restrictions.

Sweet Carrot

A shot of plastic containers filled with American foods, including pancakes, salad, corn, and BBQ meat, alongside several glass bottles — Customize your classic comfort food and BBQ favorites like never before at Sweet Carrot. Image courtesy of *Sweet Carrot*.

Location: 1417 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: American. BBQ

At Sweet Carrot, serving comfort food and BBQ with a unique twist, customers are afforded a whole new level of customization. While plenty of restaurants allow you to modify small things here and there, never before have you been able to build BBQ from scratch.

The first step you take is to choose a base--a griddled corn cake, a buttered sandwich roll, a cheesy mac ‘n’ cheese, or an organic baby kale salad. Then, you add the meat (or artichokes)--pulled pork, Ohio chicken meatballs, fried artichokes, beef brisket, or smoked turkey. Don’t forget that you can pile on extra of Sweet Carrot’s famous mac ‘n’ cheese, too! Lastly, fluff up your meal with an extra--tea, mac ‘n’ cheese balls, or carrot cake, to name a few.

Third & Hollywood

A shot of a plate with some meatloaf, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and biscuits — Enjoy upscale interpretations of classic American dishes, such as this meatloaf, brisket and chuck, grilled asparagus, mashed potatoes, and cheddar herb biscuits, at Third & Hollywood. *Image courtesy of* *Third & Hollywood*.

Location: 1433 W 3rd Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Specialty: American

Though the portions may look small at this upscale restaurant, the food is well worth the price at Third & Hollywood. The chefs here work hard to refine American classics into new and improved meals, creating unique delicacies for customers to enjoy. And their transparent supply chains means you know exactly where your fresh ingredients are coming from.

Entrees include everything from corn and black bean burgers to rainbow trout with fried capers to meatloaf and truffled mushroom gravy. There are also snacks and starters, like house smoked salmon, to complement your meal. An assortment of cocktails, wines, and beers are also available for legal customers.

Trattoria Roma

A close up of a traditional Italian dish steeped with a thick sauce — Authentic Italian food can be found at Trattoria Roma, including a customizable pasta bowl. Image courtesy of *Trattoria Roma*.

Location: 1447 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: Italian

When derived from Latin, Trattoria means “to treat.” When derived from Italian, Trattoria means “to host.” And that’s exactly what the small, family-owned Trattoria Roma has been doing since it was founded by the DiPaulo family in 1990. Basing their menu on authentic recipes from Italy, you can be guaranteed a vibrant Italian experience when you dine at Trattoria Roma today.

Both the familiar and the unfamiliar are available at this eatery. Sirloin, ravioli, and lasagne are sure to stir some fond memories, but piccata, polenta, and arancini may pique your curiosity instead. Furthermore, you have the option to create your own pasta bowl, choosing from different types of noodles, sauces, meats, and vegetables to make your perfect meal.

Yats

A bowl, resting on top of several bead necklaces, is filled with corn and a piece of bread — The distinct taste of New Orleans permeates every aspect of Yats, from its impressive menu to the unconventional set up of the restaurant as a whole. Image courtesy of *Yats Grandview*.

Location: 1386 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Specialty: Creole, Cajun

With roots from down in New Orleans, Yats has since expanded its signature taste throughout the Midwest--including to Grandview Heights. Everything about Yats is unique, from the origin story of its founder to its Creole/Cajun menu to the way the food is served.

When you walk into the restaurant, the first thing you’ll notice is the chalkboard menu displaying the day’s dishes. Unlike other eateries, Yats serves a rotating collection of diverse stews and sauces, each reflecting the New Orleans flavors the store was founded on. Constantly-shifting variations of étouffée, gumbo, maque choux, and more will bring you back time and time again. And if you’re vegetarian or vegan--fear not! For there are many options for you as well.

With all these delicious delicacies on offer at Grandview Heights, what are you waiting for?