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Best Asian Amazing Wok Chinese
Best Breakfast
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Best Wings Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
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Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The verdict is overwhelmingly positive when it comes to dining in Columbus. There is such a wide selection of different types of food that it actually becomes very difficult to find something everyone can agree on (the exact opposite of the problem you’ll run into while eating on campus). No matter what type of food you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. Prices don’t seem to be a big issue for students, and everything is rather manageable, even for the cost-minded. Many restaurants also accept money from your Buck-ID card, making off-campus dining an even more attractive option.

There are so many places to choose from that just deciding where to get pizza can become an ordeal. Remember that many places around campus also deliver; tip the drivers well, though, because driving around campus is rough. A growing number of ethnic restaurants have sprung up throughout the city. Conveniently enough, most can be found along High Street, so you don’t have to walk far. Most restaurants are open very late, but be sure to call ahead before you make the trip. The eateries around Columbus more than make up for the lack of dining options at OSU; eating out too much can get expensive, however, not to mention fattening—you’ll probably want to make use of those athletic facilities after a few nights on the town. Try as many restaurants as you can, and by the end of your first semester, you’ll already have a handful of favorites.

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Off-Campus Dining at Ohio State University

nateyohannes

'15

Spanish Language and Literature

4.2
A-

OSU Restaurants

The restaurants around OSU aren't too bad. We've got some quality comfort food (southern cooking), a ton of Greek restaurants (yummy pita), and some awesome pizza joints. Overall, the food isn't cheap, but with all the school discounts it makes it more affordable.

Feb 04, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Ohio State University

damian069

'14

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

4.6
A

There Their...

The major street by the campus is high street which has a multitude of places to eat. There are places that serve pizza, chicken, sandwiches, breakfast, basically what ever you want to eat they have.

Jan 19, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Ohio State University

Sar6391

'14

International Studies

5.0
A+

Foodies Welcome!

Foods from all around the world are present off campus. Columbus offers many different atmospheres of lifestyle off campus and it's so fun to see each of the neighborhoods and their different culinary choices!

Dec 14, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate the off-campus restaurants on the following topics

How would you rate the diversity of off-campus dining options?

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Giant Eagle
2801 N High St.
(614) 268-0976

Kroger
1350 N High St.
(614) 294-2545

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Adriatico's New York Style
Food: Pizza
265 W. 11th Ave.
(614) 421-2300
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Closest to NY style pizza in Ohio.

Amazing Wok
Food: Chinese
1983 Henderson Rd.
(614) 451-1688
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: They have great daily lunch specials.

Apollo's Restaurant & Spirits
Food: Greek
1590 N. High St.
(614) 294-4006
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Features music around the bonfire on selected nights.

BD's Mongolian Barbecue
Food: Oriental
6242 Sawmill Rd.
(614) 798-8300
www.gomongo.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Pick your own stir-fry ingredients; everything is cooked right in front of you.

Blue Danube Restaurant
Food: Eclectic Mediterranean and American
2439 N. High St.
(614) 261-9308
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Funky decor and great for a power lunch.

Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
Food: Ethiopian
2361 N. High St.
(614) 421-2323
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Daily lunch buffet. Uses traditional Ethiopian and Mexican spices.

Buca di Beppo
Food: Italian
343 N. Front St.
(614) 621-3287
www.bucadibeppo.com
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Family-style restaurant where you all share several dishes.

Buckeye Donuts
Food: Donuts
1363 S. High St.
(614) 443-7470
Price: $2-$6
Cool Features: Kind of place where everybody knows your name—no, really!

Buckeye Hall of Fame & Café
Food: American
1421 Olentagy River Rd.
(614) 291-2233
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Best sports bar in town. OSU memorabilia is everywhere on the walls.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Food: Wings
515 S. High St.
(614) 221-4293
www.buffalowildwings.com
Price: $10-$15
Cool Features: Big-screen TVs; good place to watch a game!

Champps Americana
Food: American
1827 Olentangy River Rd.
(614) 298-0833
www.champps.com
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: The portions are huge. Laid-back sports bar.

The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
3975 Townsfair Way
(614) 418-7600
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Over 200 menu items, from Mexican to seafood.

Chipotle
Food: Mexican
1918 N. High St.
(614) 621-2601
www.chipotle.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: What this place has that many Mexican places lack is their special spice!

Cluck-U Chicken
Food: Chicken wings
2620 N. High St.
(614) 291-1010
www.cluckuchicken.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Open late, great wings.

Don Pablo's
Food: Mexican
1803 Olentangy River Rd.
(614) 291-6390
www.donpablos.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Big margaritas!

Donato's Pizza
Food: Pizza
2084 N. High St.
(614) 294-5371
www.donatos.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Owned by McDonald's.

Dragonfly
Food: Vegetarian
247 King Ave.
(614) 298-9986
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Nationally recognized vegetarian restaurant. Received the “Platinum Carrot” from the Aspen Center for Integrative Health.

Flying Pizza
Food: Pizza
1812 N. High St.
(614) 294-1011
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Best by-the-slice pizza shop around.

Gumby's Pizza
Food: Pizza
2404 N. High St.
(614) 261-9800
www.gumbyspizza.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Delivery is very quick. Try the pokey sticks!

Hounddogs Three Degree Pizza
Food: Italian
2657 N. High St.
(614) 261-4686
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Two reasons for going to Hounddogs are that they are cheap and open 24 hours, but the greasy food will be what brings you back!

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches
Food: Subs
1652 Neil Ave.
(614) 421-8800
www.jimmyjohns.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Gourmet subs.

Mark Pi's Restaurant
Food: Chinese
171 E. Campus View Blvd.
(614) 781-2737
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Daily specials. Can adjust spice level.

Ming Flower Chinese Restaurant
Food: Chinese
475 Lazelle Rd.
(614) 885-8836
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Take-out menu.

The Pita Pit
Food: Pitas
1988 N. High St.
(614) 421-7482
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: You can head over to pitapit.com to check the nutritional information on your pita.

Subway
Food: Subs
515 S. High St.
(614) 461-7827
www.subway.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Fast food without it being fast food.

Sunflower Chinese Restaurant
Food: Chinese
7370 Sawmill Rd.
(614) 764-7888
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Owned by the brother of the owner of Ming Flower Restaurant.

Tucci's
Food: Italian
35 N. High St.
(614) 792-3466
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Charming bistro-style Italian restaurant with outdoor patio.

Waffle House
Food: Breakfast
900 N. Wilson Rd.
(614) 272-9575
www.wafflehouse.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: You can get breakfast anytime, but beware, it's often crowded during normal breakfast hours.

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