38 Best American Restaurants near Lockbourne

“Tried this place for the first time . Don’t judge it by appearance. The waiter was so friendly and funny to we had a great conversation and the food was good . Coffee ☕️ exceptional!!! I will be back to try other items , oh yeah , they have plenty of semi truck parking in the rear !! ☺️“

“Outstanding isn’t a strong enough word for the food and service. Incredible experience and likely the best dining experience that I’ve ever had in Columbus. Only complaint was the temperature in the restaurant. We were freezing for the entire two hours that we were in there.“

“Donald was our waiter, very friendly! He went out of his way to check to see if they had ribs when we misread the menu. Thanks Donald! Well deserved 5 stars! Loved the atmosphere and the food was a plus! The bourbon glazed chicken was delicious! It was the wife and I first time eating here and overall a good experience!“

“5 stars all the way around haven’t tried anything on the menu that isn’t great. When at work a few of us eat or grab coffee here everyday. I live in grove city and make a trip here for lunch with the wife on the weekends sometimes. Great people great food. Hidden gem for sure.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu“

“Delicious chef special of pan seared Chilean sea bass served over ramps and small roasted potatoes with a lemon-pea puree. For dessert a Basque cheesecake with cherries. All beautifully plated. Busy on a Saturday night, have reservations. This is a well known local favorite for fine dining.“

“Amazing experience here! We sat at the bar and the food was flavorful, and lively. Sean served us creative, complex cocktails. I mean truly memorable. Think you've had a good mojito? Try one here. Seriously, any of Sean's creations will engage flavors in a rare and elevated way. I don't think I've had a better cocktail experience.“

“The best pancakes! I love this place. Great food at a great price, very affordable. The customer service is fantastic. It's small inside so with food this good and great prices and service you can expect a wait on weekends but it's so worth it. Best little diner around.“

“Here, I thought this was just another american diner. I just wanted something local to eat. I wasn't expecting the mexican american cuban combo. Seriously, french toast bites, a breakfast burrito, and plantains! They put real fruit on the french toast. I love it. The place was packed, and it should be. I drive truck, and out of the many places I've been around the country, this diner is a real gem. Great food. Nice people.“

“Food is always amazing. It was shocking to be a little hole in the wall bar, that all food was home cooked. They have fair prices, and a verity to choose from. I was told owner cooks all items herself. She definitely puts her heart and soul into it. They have everything from potato, lasagna soup, to wings, pizza, or a fully loaded chef salad. The half size salad was just. Very generous on size.“

“This hidden gem is absolutely amazing. From the food to the service - this place is 5 stars across the board. We’ve ordered different menu items every visit, and they’re always top notch. The short rib burger is in my top 3 best burgers of all time. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Columbus!“

“beautiful spot for a nice dinner! the ambiance is refined without being snobby; clean, comfy interior with low lighting is perfect for an intimate dinner. service is so nice and recommended great drinks and dishes based on our preferences. i can't remember all we got but the focaccia was a crowd pleaser and my chicken entree was perfect. i would love to visit again!“

“We stopped here on a whim. We are sooo glad we did. Down the street from Schmidt's sausage haus. We walked in greeted with smiles. Sat at the bar. Ordered the Mohawk sandwich (I forget the name ). It had chicken salad and roast beef on marble rye. My girlfriend had the bratwurst sandwich. Both were amazing. Our bartenders were friendly. They made great drinks. Busy but not crowded. Fun atmosphere. Love their back story of the restaurant.“

“Right as we picked our seats, we were instantly greeted and were able to get our drinks! Then only five minutes in, we took our orders and got our appetizer! This place has amazing service, food and the overall look of the place is really nice. You should definitely come here!Parking: Right as you turn into the parking lot, you should probably see many open parking spaces and it’s all free too!“

“This place goes well beyond "bar food" and makes some truly delicious meals. The pimento burger, falafel, wings, Mac and cheese...all fantastic. Drinks are super reasonably priced and all of the bartenders we've had have been great.“

“Always a good time. Only bad part is parking which is out of their hands - the food makes up for it including daily specials, which are always awesome to try. The service is always incredible. And the lighting is always perfect to enjoy your friends or family and not worry about everybody else around you.“

“What a hidden gem I never knew existed for the last 8 years I’ve delivered in and around this area. The food looked so good I didn’t even get a chance to take a picture. If you follow me I’ve been posting more pictures on reviews so I’ll definitely be back to eat again. I had the patty melt and my wife had a burger and my 6yo had mini corn dogs. Everything was cooked to order and fresh and it didn’t take long at all. It just after the lunchtime rush so we timed it right. Also as we were about to get our food we noticed there was a family/group area just to the left of the entrance so we didn’t need to sit in the bar area with a child but we didn’t mind too much cause the window seating was great for people watching. Really my only complaint is that they didn’t point us to the family seating area but it is a seat yourself establishment so I won’t hold it against them. Overall loved it can’t wait to go back.“

“Went here with my family for dinner. Great experience. Food was awesome. I had the 2-2-2 breakfast and enjoyed each item. Other people with me had the quesadilla birria and thoroughly enjoyed it. Many old reviews from before the new owners took over keeping this place lower than it deserves!“

“Very seldom do I give 5 stars across the board, but this restaurant is tops, maybe because I'm from the Cincinnati area and the restaurants in Grove City appear to be better. Sorry, no pictures. When they put your food in front of you, it's hard to remember to take a picture before you dive in. Believe it or not, I had salmon at a Steak restaurant and it was good. My wife had a filet and the others had chicken finger plates (4 of us total an a baby). The food was probably 4.5 but the service and atmosphere put us over the top. I hope to return someday.“

“Hubby and I made a trip during a weekday morning to try "Delane's Diner." We made the right choice for sure! The food was delicious, everthing was cooked to order.Very comfortable on the inside nice table/chairs with lots of friendly faces.Might I add I will give this Diner a 10 out of 10 for being clean on the inside as will as the out side.Thank you "Delane's Diner" this was a wonderful eatting experience.See ya again soon.☆For my followers!visit "Delane's Diner."soon.❤️Parking: Parking in the back as well as the entrance.“

“My friends and I went for lunch on a Friday. The service was great. Our server gave us suggestions. The wait for our food was short. Everything was great! My first time there. Would definitely go back.Parking: Parking for handicap cars was up behind the restaurant. It was available for us. I appreciated that.“

“Food was fantastic. Service was quite slow. We were there on a Saturday afternoon. It was over 15 mins before we were greeted, and probably would have been longer had I not went to order drinks for my family from the bar. Food took nearly an hour after we ordered, but once it arrived it was hot, fresh, and very good.“

“Lisa was very helpful in reviewing banquet and room options for our daughter's rehersal dinner coming up this July. She worked with us to make it an affordable endeavor without cutting corners that other venues suggested. We are looking forward to the dinner, while resting assured it will be a high quality event to be enjoyed by all of our guests.“

“If you want a diner breakfast on the south side of Columbus this is the place for you. The Christmas decorations are wild and the service is excellent. Fried eggs and home fries were what you expect at a diner.They even gave me a box of candy because it was Valentine’s Day. Nice touch.“

“After a long work week of mega hrs I didn't want to go too far for a burger and didn't want fast food. I also had to grab some things from Kroger so my husband and I stopped in here for our first time to give it a try.First thing we noticed upon coming in we were pleasantly greeted. Place was a bit worn, but not in a gross way, more like a well lived in house.Menu prices were very good. I just wish my belly was bigger to try more things, but all in due time.Food was delicious, service was wonderful, and this place is now added to our list of places to grab a bite while doing running.We love Mom and pop places and while not a drinker the food will bring us back“

“My company had our holiday party here and it was absolutely amazing. I loved the ambiance of the establishment and the setup for dinner. All the staff we're super amazing and hands on the entire time. They engaged with us at every stage of preparing our meal and we all walked away with great tips. As you can see from my photos, our meal was absolutely amazing and delicious. I also loved the open bar and being offered the opportunity to take an old fashioned cocktail making course. I highly recommend anyone to not only book this venue, but to also check out their other events as well.“

“Cherry Street Diner was a very pleasant surprise as I was passing through town. This is an excellent, multi-generation family diner. My omelet was great and their home fries were outstanding. The menu is very straightforward in a good way. Fun fact: the salad bar was fully stocked at 9:50 am ??“

“Listen…First time..and it was SLAPPING food went ka-razy with a K… the food came out hot..if it’s bad there..they didn’t show any signs of it and I’m 1000% going back. Try the Veggie Sub…it’s going to change you for good. LolVegetarian options: I’m pescatarian and eat veggie meals mostly and I’m going back for their veggie sub..it’s really good.“

“What a great venue! My wife and I just had our wedding reception recently and it was a great experience. We had 25 people and all food and drink options were excellent! Service/Staff weee very friendly and always one step ahead. Top Notch! Thank you Jodi for all of your help setting this up in such a short timeframe.“

“Was here last week was waited on by grace she was 100% amazing so sweet kind and on the ball with her duties and was very patient the food was great and the atmosphere was just perfect for a date nite with my man we met one of the owners she was amazing so sweet and hard working to me this place is just perfect for real loved it well be back again.Kid-friendliness: Kids food nice price tasty and looks amazing“

“We have been on the lookout for a replacement Coney restaurant since losing Phillip's Coney Island. We found George's while searching for restaurants on Yelp and after seeing the photo of their food felt we had to check them out. The restaurant is in a strip with various businesses and does not look like much from the outside. The inside is small and it is not ideal for big groups looking to eat inside. There are maybe four tables total, as well as a few seats at a bar by the register. We were greeted with a smile and after placing our order of Coney dogs and fries, we waited maybe five minutes before our food was ready for takeout. Very impressive service!! And after one bite of these dogs, we knew we'd be returning again and again. Delicious!!!! They taste just like Phillip's Coneys!! We can't wait for our next visit!!“

“Best gyro in town. I've been coming here for over 15 years. I won't go anywhere else for a gyro. They are friendly even under the busiest of times. They make you feel like family. Food is always made to perfection. In all these years never got a wrong order. I always get a chicken gyro with black olives added and they manage to make it feel like the first time every time. Delicious to the last bite.“

“A great south end family owned and operated neighborhood bar with a wide selection of drinks including cocktails, drafts, and a variety of bottles and cans. All are a dollar off during happy hour. I'm glad they brought in Philgeddaboutit to run the kitchen; finally, someone that provides "bar food"! Friendly bartenders, but sometimes service can be a bit slow. If you visit, know you must order everything at the bar, there's no table service.Pros: It's 300 feet from my house.Cons: It's 300 feet from my house.“

“We’re new to the Commercial Point area, so prior to moving we thought we’d try out a local establishment. The service was great, the atmosphere was pleasant and my food experience was really good. Full disclosure, at the time I wasn’t eating meat, but my Mac and Cheese was creamy and flavorful and the salad was crisp and delicious. My husband got wings which he fully enjoyed and my son got the loaded fries. The fries are fresh cut and delicious!Fast forward to yesterday, and after having lost too much weight (not eating meat) and tired from unpacking, I had a taste for barbecue. This time I was ready for all Station House 81 had to offer. I got two pulled pork sliders and a brisket slider in a basket and it did not disappoint! My husband got the pork belly and it was awesome. The food was so good, I’m getting ready to call in an order for tonight to try something else.If you have a taste for barbecue ore home style cooking, skip the chain restaurants and make the trip to Station House 81. And don’t forget to leave a great review, the deserve it!“

“The staff was awesome, the food was very good. We had the Memories Onion Soup and the Memory Burger, Wings, and steak sandwich. The only issue we had was that the onion soup was awfully salty, but everything else was great! We'll be going “

“This has probably become one of my favorite waffle houses to eat at. The food is always amazing and the service is great. After a busy day fixing appliances there is nothing better than stopping here and taking a minute to relax while someone else does the cooking!!Parking: It’s pretty typical parking for a waffle house but I’ve never seen it get busy enough where the parking is hard to findKid-friendliness: Great environment and good food options that kids will typically love. Who doesn’t love a chocolate chip and peanut butter waffle?Wheelchair accessibility: They don’t have any stairs from the restaurant is pretty much an open aisle“

“The place was cleaner than I have ever seen it. I also took the time to check out the outside patio and yard. It, too, was very clean and tidy. There is no food being served but the sign behind the bar states Food coming Soon with a short menu.Parking: Parking is open on 3 sides of the structure.Wheelchair accessibility: It seriously would be much easier if the chair user would use the entrance on the west side of the building.“

“What an amazing local joint! We started with cheese curds, had the Broadway burger with sweet potato fries. The catsup was even amazing, not sure what brand it is. The place was super clean, quick and friendly service. I ended the meal with a nice huge piece of chocolate cake and a awesome pride shirt! They have a winery and brewery with a full selection to choose from. Support a local business and stop by to visit. Make sure to enroll into their loyalty program.“

“First Watch is consistently very good for breakfast. The food arrives quickly and pancakes are still hot off the grill. The reasons I don’t give it a 5-stars is the coffee is often not as hot as I prefer it and the noise levels are very high when it’s busy, making it difficult to converse since the sound reverberates and the tables are close together.“