Interesting drive bar ... Was there around 1pm on a Thursday afternoon. Not many people there at this time. It was sort of like stepping back in time to the places my grandpa brought me to all the time when I was a kid... Brought back great memories! Patty behind the bar was VERY friendly! The roast beef sandwich was delicious. Will for sure stop back in when in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Carter
My wife had been wanting to visit Lisska's for years after seeing it profiled on a local WOSU program about Columbus neighborhoods. It is a throwback to the old-school corner bar & grill where locals spend time with each other eating delicious homemade comfort food and enjoying the company. Don't go in expecting fancy decor. But do look around. Enjoy all of the pictures and treasures on display from the past while you enjoy your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeanne Bauer
Diner was closed and boarded up this morning.
Michael Reed
Food is good and staff is friendly but the store is in bad need of cleaning organizing and updating
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
saiyiu li
Great breakfast and lunch with Great service with great food. Family owned since before they changed their name to “Liskas” in the 1930s. Old fashioned bar with good old fashioned food right here on east fifth ave. Mark (one of current family owners) who is usually here Monday through Saturday opening up on days as early as 6am as I walk in some days to grab a cup of coffee before work.Parking: Nice and big corner parking lot right next to the building.Wheelchair accessibility: No ramps need. Your regular doorway and rear door access at the rear of the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am Adrian Scott
Always great to visit an oldie but goodie neighborhood bar. The drinks are fantastic and boy oh boy are the fresh baked cookies good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns
Dale Acree
Daily menu. The sloppy Joes was very good.
Yo Mama
What can you say about The Lisska? I haven't eaten there in ages but I'll pop in for a quick shot now and again. Basically food or beverages it's cheap and it's exactly what it looks like. It's a dive bar in the best sense. Nothing phoney nothing pretentious. Staff has always been nice to me. I get a family owned and operated vibe in there. I'm not sure if that's the case or not. Anyway, of you like a legit dive that's the spot.
David Merrill
The early 20th century sign is what caught my eye (it's the main attraction apparently) and I stopped in with a friend. If you're looking for a small local diner/bar/greasy spoon Americana experience this place is it. Be advised it's cash only so be sure to have some dollars in your pocket.Walking inside is like a time machine, with tables and booths dating back to mid/late century. Walls have photos and news clippings about both the restaurant and patrons, and even a memorial for those who died in Vietnam. There's a bar and an open flattop grill. Had a cheeseburger and home fries that were excellent, and will come back for breakfast sometime, which I hear is great.This is the kind of place that corporations try to emulate, but they make everything too shiny and artificial.And of course, I had to take a picture of the sign. This is a trichrome done with a camera from 1975; seemed appropriate!
Love Liska's. Would eat here with dad and a couple of his friends who had businesses close by when I was young.Still like to stop in when we are in town.
C Jackson Boren
This place is the real deal. I'm looking forward to visiting and eating here on my next trip to Columbus. I'm 78 and have enjoyed watching the Lisska kids grow up and into the business their father started at least 78? years ago.
amber imes
When you are looking for food, and everything is packed, you decide to step outside the norm. I'm so glad we did...if you are looking for fancy though, this is not that!When you walk in, you are in a half bar, half kitchen, full house! Its old, it's tired, but its GREAT for a quick, unexpensive lunch! The cook was nice, the food was homemade..and it was a nice change! Also, you can play scratchers,and have a beer or a stiff drink!
Interesting drive bar ... Was there around 1pm on a Thursday afternoon. Not many people there at this time. It was sort of like stepping back in time to the places my grandpa brought me to all the time when I was a kid... Brought back great memories! Patty behind the bar was VERY friendly! The roast beef sandwich was delicious. Will for sure stop back in when in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife had been wanting to visit Lisska's for years after seeing it profiled on a local WOSU program about Columbus neighborhoods. It is a throwback to the old-school corner bar & grill where locals spend time with each other eating delicious homemade comfort food and enjoying the company. Don't go in expecting fancy decor. But do look around. Enjoy all of the pictures and treasures on display from the past while you enjoy your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diner was closed and boarded up this morning.
Food is good and staff is friendly but the store is in bad need of cleaning organizing and updating
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great breakfast and lunch with Great service with great food. Family owned since before they changed their name to “Liskas” in the 1930s. Old fashioned bar with good old fashioned food right here on east fifth ave. Mark (one of current family owners) who is usually here Monday through Saturday opening up on days as early as 6am as I walk in some days to grab a cup of coffee before work.Parking: Nice and big corner parking lot right next to the building.Wheelchair accessibility: No ramps need. Your regular doorway and rear door access at the rear of the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great to visit an oldie but goodie neighborhood bar. The drinks are fantastic and boy oh boy are the fresh baked cookies good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hash Browns
Daily menu. The sloppy Joes was very good.
What can you say about The Lisska? I haven't eaten there in ages but I'll pop in for a quick shot now and again. Basically food or beverages it's cheap and it's exactly what it looks like. It's a dive bar in the best sense. Nothing phoney nothing pretentious. Staff has always been nice to me. I get a family owned and operated vibe in there. I'm not sure if that's the case or not. Anyway, of you like a legit dive that's the spot.
The early 20th century sign is what caught my eye (it's the main attraction apparently) and I stopped in with a friend. If you're looking for a small local diner/bar/greasy spoon Americana experience this place is it. Be advised it's cash only so be sure to have some dollars in your pocket.Walking inside is like a time machine, with tables and booths dating back to mid/late century. Walls have photos and news clippings about both the restaurant and patrons, and even a memorial for those who died in Vietnam. There's a bar and an open flattop grill. Had a cheeseburger and home fries that were excellent, and will come back for breakfast sometime, which I hear is great.This is the kind of place that corporations try to emulate, but they make everything too shiny and artificial.And of course, I had to take a picture of the sign. This is a trichrome done with a camera from 1975; seemed appropriate!
Great breakfast. Super cheap.
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Best place in the world for getting a nice drink
Love Liska's. Would eat here with dad and a couple of his friends who had businesses close by when I was young.Still like to stop in when we are in town.
This place is the real deal. I'm looking forward to visiting and eating here on my next trip to Columbus. I'm 78 and have enjoyed watching the Lisska kids grow up and into the business their father started at least 78? years ago.
When you are looking for food, and everything is packed, you decide to step outside the norm. I'm so glad we did...if you are looking for fancy though, this is not that!When you walk in, you are in a half bar, half kitchen, full house! Its old, it's tired, but its GREAT for a quick, unexpensive lunch! The cook was nice, the food was homemade..and it was a nice change! Also, you can play scratchers,and have a beer or a stiff drink!
Good breakfast For the money,nice atmosphere.