When seeking a sophisticated evening, local expertise matters. Grove City’s independent dining scene offers an exclusivity that corporate chains simply cannot replicate.

For those ready to reserve a table for a milestone celebration or order a chef-curated tasting menu, these non-chain gems in and around the Grove City area provide the ultimate “high-intent” dining experience.

  1. Local Cantina (Grove City) – 3945 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

  2. Trattoria Roma – 1447 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212

  3. The Top Steak House – 2891 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209

  4. Lindey’s – 169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206

  5. The Refectory Restaurant – 1092 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

  6. Park Prime Steakhouse – 636 High St, Worthington, OH 43085

  7. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse – 89 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215

  8. The Avenue Steak  – 94 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017

  9. M at Miranova – 2 Miranova Pl, Columbus, OH 43215

  10. Tucci’s – 35 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017

  11. Vaso Rooftop Lounge – 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017

  12. Veritas – 11 W Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215

  13. Basi Italia – 811 Highland St, Columbus, OH 43201

  14. Chapman’s Eat Market – 739 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206

  15. The Pearl – 641 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

  16. Comune – 677 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Whether you are craving hand-rolled pasta or a dry-aged steak, these 25 spots represent the pinnacle of Grove City and Greater Columbus culinary excellence.

Elevate your next evening by supporting the artists of the Ohio food scene