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- Clever Crow. Clever Crow began in 2009 as a pop-up pizza experiment inside Circus Bar, a now defunct live music nightlife spot that was located at 1227 N. High St. The pizza quickly gained notoriety among pizza connoisseurs for its unique, cornbread-style crust and high-quality ingredients — and Anthony Bourdain even referred to owner/chef Gary Robinette as “the McGuyver of pizza” when he stopped by Columbus during the “Heartland” episode of his No Reservations show (jump to the 12 minute mark for the Clever Crow segment).
- Acre. Acre launched to much fanfare in 2014 in a former fast food building at 2700 N. High St. The health-centric menu seemed like a no brainer for the Clintonville crowd and featured quite a few vegan and vegetarian options for $12 and under.
- The Angry Baker. In 2011, The Angry Baker helped to kickstart the intersection of Oak & 18th, a hotspot in Olde Towne East for bars and restaurants. Over the next several years, owner Vicki Hink expanded with additional locations in the University District, Short North and Upper Arlington.
- Milo’s Deli. Milo’s was a bit of a pioneer in modern day Franklinton, having opened at 980 W. Broad St. in 1998. The comfy lunch destination was known for its no-frills menu, fair prices and amazing dessert display case.
Oct 26, 2023 · Columbus is home to many great restaurants, although sadly many have also closed up shop over the years. Here’s a walk down memory lane of some restaurants that have closed over the past 20 years. (This list will be updated regularly as I document more bygone eateries!)
Jan 3, 2024 · Seven central Ohio restaurants with a combined 251 years in business closed their doors in 2023, and at least four of them seem to be gone for good.
- Bob Vitale
- Dining Reporter
- Nida’S Thai on High
- CoreLife Eatery
- Buddha Bowl
- The Dry Mill
- LaSalle’s Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Aracri Pizzeria
- Natalie’s Worthington
- Phillip’s on Wheels
- The Pit BBQ Grille
After 14 years, Nida’s Thai on High will say goodbye to the Short North. The restaurant at 976 N. High St. will close on December 17. The long-standing eatery, which opened in 2008, has seen the neighborhood through many changes. “To our delight, we opened with fanfare to a warm, enthusiastic reception on a part of High Street that was much quieter...
CoreLife Eatery abruptly closed its doors at Lennox Town Center, 1791 Olentangy River Rd., as of December 1. “Today our hearts are heavy as we announce that we will be closing our doors for the last time,” a postfrom the restaurant read. “It has been a privilege to serve our community, and we have loved being a part of your lives over the years.” W...
Build-your-own Buddha Bowl closed at 2973 N. High St. in Clintonville. The restaurant marked a move into fast-casual for Owner Rhome Ruanphae, who is also behind Thai restaurant Basil. After opening September 2021, Buddha Bowl closed last month, “due to lack of staffing overall across my locations of Buddha Bowl and Basil,” Ruanphae said. The Buddh...
After a seven-month run, Columbus’ first and only sober bar has closed it doors. The Downtown bar at 79 S. Fourth St. celebrated its grand openingon April 30 before announcing via social media on December 4 that it had closed. “The past few months sales have declined and we cannot continue to operate the business based on the current levels of cust...
Another Downtown restaurant has also closed after less than a year in business. LaSalle’s Southern Kitchen & Bar shut its doors at 30 S. Young St. The restaurant opened in mid-Januarytouting Southern fare and live music. Signs posted on the restaurant’s doors say it is closed and the restaurant’s website is no longer active. A request for comment o...
Aracri Pizzeria has gone from two locations to one. The campus-area pizza joint at 1607 N. High St. closed after just over a four-year run. Owner Palmo Aracri shuttered the doors to work less and spend more time with his family, he says. It’s been a year of shake-ups for the long-standing family pizzeria. Earlier this year, the Aracris moved Downto...
Mid-November brought the end of Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Live Music, 5601 N. High St. in Worthington. The neighborhood mainstay celebrated 10 years over the summer before announcing in September that it would wind down operations to focus on its second location near Grandview. “To our loyal Worthington community and music lovers throughout, it’...
Food truck Phillip’s On Wheels will no longer be rolling through the streets of Columbus. “After 110 years we have made the difficult decision to close down Phillip’s On Wheels food truck,” a postannouncing the closure read. “We appreciate the continued patronage and the opportunity to serve the Columbus community throughout the years!” Phillip’s C...
According to an online listing, The Pit BBQ Grille has closed its restaurant in Clintonville and the business’ assets are up for sale. The restaurant at 4219 N. High St. reportedly closed on November 4. Initially opening in January 2021, it was the last standalone restaurant for the BBQ joint as it has shifted to a food hall model. The Pit currentl...
Dec 20, 2022 · Notable Columbus-Area Restaurant and Bar Closings in 2022. Central Ohio says goodbye to Nida’s Thai on High, Leipzig Haus, The Market and more. The restaurant industry is already a tough one, but add inflation and staffing challenges, and you have a recipe for business closures.
- Erin Edwards
- Columbus Monthly
Dec 23, 2022 · Nearly 50 major restaurants closed in the Columbus area this year, ranging from longtime family-run establishments to short-lived national chains.
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Jan 9, 2024 · The restaurant is on the ground floor of the Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio. The Capitol Café offers a breakfast and lunch menu that includes omelets, crepes, sandwiches, soups, salads, sweets and much more. Fresh coffee is available.
