Guide to the Best Bars and Restaurants Near Lower.com Field

Eat & Drink, Food & Drink Guides

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on August 28, 2024
Lower.com Field during pregame rituals
Photo courtesy of Lower.com Field on Facebook

Your game day plans just got even better… With the Crew reigning as the MLS Cup Champs and 2024 Leagues Cup Champions, there’s no better time to soak up the excitement near Lower.com Field. And let’s be honest: whether you’re celebrating another victory or simply soaking in the electric atmosphere, nothing pairs with soccer quite like a cold drink and a great meal.

Lucky for you, the area around Lower.com Field is teeming with fantastic bars and restaurants, perfect for pre-game fuel-ups and post-game celebrations.

From classic pub fare to trendy cocktail spots, there’s something for everyone just a short kick away from the action.

So, grab your Crew gear, rally your friends, and prepare to explore the best spots to eat and drink near Lower.com Field. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for the vibes (and maybe a pint), we’ve got the ultimate guide to make your game day experience truly unforgettable.

Full Service

Agave & Rye – Columbus

479 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

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  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Street Parking
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Bike Parking
Full Service

Arch City Tavern

862 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Now established in the Columbus Short North Arts District, Arch City Tavern reminds you of the history of Columbus in a hand-crafted setting. With pride ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
Full Service

Barley’s Brewing Company

467 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Barley's Brewing Company is Columbus' oldest operating Brewpub. Established in 1992, we offer a variety of award winning ales paired with elevated pub ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Bike Parking
Fast Food

Barrel & Boar North Market

59 S Spruce St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Creating finely crafted smoked meats in downtown Newark since 2015. Scratch kitchen, Craft Bar, and BBQ. Established in 1983. Formerly Yoho's, and Holy ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Street Parking
  • Handicap Access
  • No Alcohol
  • Bike Parking
Fast Casual

Belmont Deli

330 W Spring St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Yummy Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit & Yogurt, Oatmeal, Bagels w/ cream cheese. Power Wraps Lunch: Lunch Salads, Side Salads Homemade ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Offers Catering
  • Street Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • No Alcohol
Full Service

Bernards Tavern

630 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Located in the Short North, we offer more than just great craft beer and made from scratch food. At the newly remodeled Bernard's Tavern, we want to give ...

  • Sports Bar
  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Good for Groups
  • Street Parking
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
Bar

Betty’s Bar

435 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Open for most Clippers, Blue Jackets, Crew games and Thong Thursdays. ...

  • Fireplace
  • TV
  • Patio
  • Good for Beer Lovers
Full Service

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

191 Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Restaurant & Sports Bar serving gourmet pizzas, burgers, wings & more in a relaxed space filled with TVs. ...

  • Sports Bar
  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking

Cravings Cafe

114 N Front St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Established in 2011. ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Street Parking
  • Handicap Access
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Offers Catering
  • No Alcohol
  • Bike Parking

Food Truck / Stand / Cart

Creole2Geaux

401 N Front St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

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Fast Casual

Deli-Licious

141 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Cafe with pizza thins & sandwiches with range of fillings, like roast beef, provolone cheese & BLT. ...

  • Lunch
  • Take-out
Food Truck / Stand / Cart

Dos Hermanos

59 Spruce St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Here at Dos Hermanos, we pride ourselves on being a staple of the city! We love bringing a part of Oaxaca to the central Ohio area! Don’t miss out on ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Handicap Access
  • No Alcohol
  • Bike Parking

Elevator Brewing and Draught House

161 N. High Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

The Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus is a craft bar, micro-brewery, and chef driven restaurant that has been located in one of the most historic buildings, ...

  • Good for Beer Lovers
Full Service

Forno Kitchen + Bar

721 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Elevated eatery with swanky decor serving stone-fired New American eats for dinner & weekend brunch. Established in 2015. Located in the heart of the ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Street Parking
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Brunch
Full Service

FYR Short North

404 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

FYR represents the metaphorical hearth of downtown Columbus led by renowned chef, Sebastian La Rocca. Established in 2022. Since the dawn of time, humanity ...

  • Wait Service
  • Bar Area
  • No Outdoor Seating
Full Service

Haveli Bistro

185 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Established in 2018. ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Street Parking
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
Take Out

Hoyo’s Kitchen

59 Spruce St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

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  • Lunch
  • Order Online
Full Service

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

569 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Fine Aged Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood and Creative Chef Specialties ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
Full Service

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse – Columbus

89 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

We've received national acclaim for our USDA Prime Steaks, Seafood & Sushi and Impeccable Service. We call this combination of elements The Jeff Ruby ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
Fast Casual

Lan Viet Market

59 Spruce St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Authentic Vietnamese food located in the historic North Market. ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Family Friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Offers Catering
  • No Alcohol
  • Bike Parking
Full Service

Lemon Grass Fusion Bistro

641 N High StnSte 103 Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Lemongrass is the first Asian Fusion restaurant in Columbus, OH. We've been family owned and operated since 1998. We specialize in bringing together Asian, ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • Bike Parking

Marcella’s

615 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Good friends, good food, love of family, and a place where it all comes together. That's Marcella's, a bustling Italian restaurant where you can forget ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Special Occasion
Full Service

Martini Modern Italian

445 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Martini Modern Italian is where timeless and innovative dining intersect, blending contemporary Italian style with classic Italian influence. We celebrate ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Bike Parking
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
Fast Casual

Mikey’s Late Night Slice

1030 N High St Columbus, OH 43201 • $$$$$

Central

Late Night Slice appeals to wide-ranging crowd that changes almost as much as the hours in the day. At Lunch you’ll find families, business people on ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Street Parking
  • Handicap Access
  • No Alcohol
  • Bike Parking

Milestone 229

229 Civic Center Drive Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience! Unmatched Columbus, Ohio dining with remarkable views of downtown Columbus, the restaurant features elevated comfort ...

  • Farm to Table
  • Patio
Fast Food

Mykonos Gyros

400 N High St Convention Center Food Court Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

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  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Offers Catering
  • No Alcohol
Full Service

Nada

220 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Hip small-chain establishment for gourmet Mexican dishes & cocktails served in a bright space. ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Romantic

Nocterra Brewing Co. – Scioto Audubon

516 Maier Pl Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Nocterra Audubon offers a full kitchen for lunch & dinner, coffee service, wine, cocktails & over 20 beers on tap. This space boasts a mezzanine ...

  • Good for Beer Lovers
Bar

Parlay

570 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Enjoy the Best Sports Bar in Columbus, OH Trying to find the perfect place to watch the next game?  Look no further than Parlay Sporting ...

  • Sports Bar
  • Good for Beer Lovers
  • TV
Full Service

Rodizio Grill

125 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

When you’re in the mood for a truly unique dining experience, grab some friends and come to Rodizio Grill in Columbus, Ohio. Located in the Arena District ...

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
Full Service

Rooh Columbus

685 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

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  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Offers Catering
  • Special Occasion
Fast Food

Sarefino’s Pizzerria & Italian Deli

59 Spruce St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Sarefino's is a New York - style pizza and hot sandwich restaurant in the historic North Market in downtown Columbus, Ohio. ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • TV
  • No Alcohol
  • Bike Parking
Fast Casual

Satori Ramen Bar

59 Spruce St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Growing up in Hachioji City in Western Tokyo, food has always played an important role in founder and head chef Seigo Nishimura's life. From elaborate ...

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Order Online
  • No Reservations
  • Casual
  • Take-out
Fine Dining

Stories on High

404 North High Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Stories on High is Columbus' tallest rooftop bar, towering 28 stories over High Street and offering 360-degree views of the city from our two terraces. ...

  • Rooftop Patio
  • Wait Service
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Reservations
  • Happy Hour
Bar

Tasty Dawg

107 S High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Tom Dailey and Sung Jin Pak, the masterminds behind Tasty Dawg, set out to put their stamp on the classic American hot dog and Italian beef sandwich. They ...

  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Order Online
Full Service

The Guild House

624 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

The Guild House is our artisan eatery featuring creative American cuisine available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We proudly source locally grown ingredients ...

  • Farm to Table
  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Brunch
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
Fine Dining

The Pearl

641 N High St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

The Pearl is our take on a gastropub. It's a restaurant for people who love food -- the kind of food our chefs love to create and enjoy. We're pairing ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Brunch
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
Fast Casual

Wario’s Beef & Pork Downtown

111 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Wario’s Beef and Pork is the brainchild of Stephan Madias. It is a chef driven, East-Coast inspired sandwich shop from Columbus, Ohio. Wario’s is anything ...

  • Bike Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Take-out
  • Patio
  • Order Online
  • Offers Catering
  • Lunch

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