M Restaurant & Bar
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 629-0000
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Mound Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Fine Dining 2006, Special Occasion Dining 2006, Trendy Scene 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-1:30am, Kitchen 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am, Kitchen 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for M Restaurant & Bar – by Nicholas Gill
The Scene
Impeccable service paired with an amazing view of the Scioto River makes this one of Columbus' swankiest and most sophisticated restaurants. The lavish dining area is decorated with light wood and state-of-the-art lighting. A central bar and outdoor terrace makes for interesting seating alternatives.
The Food
M offers a diverse menu that changes seasonally if not sooner. Find cuisines from classic French, such as the foie gras duet with brandied cherries and poached pear, to contemporary Asian, including Muscovy duck with duck pot stickers and coconut-curry sauce. Each dish is skillfully prepared using only the finest ingredients, sparing no detail. The wine list numbers in the hundreds with thousands of bottles in stock. Expect a collection of vintages that are as diverse as the menu.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoReservations aren't required, but unless you plan to dine at the bar you should call ahead. Also, the scene is upscale, so dressing up is expected.
What to DrinkM keeps thousands of bottles of wine in stock, including a good selection of half bottles.
User Reviews for M Restaurant & Bar
05/12/2008 Posted by wolfwood
My wife and I recently went to M for a nice dinner on our anniversary. Overall, the food was good, although maybe a bit overpriced. As others have said, the roasted tomato soup was EXCELLENT, and the sushi and ahi tuna I ordered were very good, with nice presentation and just the right portion size. However, as we found out, this is not the place to go if you want a great steak - Ruth's Chris is much better. The restaurant did know it was our anniversary, so they covered 2 free desserts for my wife and I, which was a nice touch. What really hurt the experience was the service, which was very slow an inattentive. At one point, I was waiting for 20 minutes just to have my water glass refilled. We ended up being in the restaurant for over 2 hours, and at least half of that time was spent just waiting for our server to bring us the next course. We overheard other tables around us complaining about the service as well. Perhaps it was just an "off night," but it was enough to make us doubt that we will return to M.
04/25/2008 Posted by Mikewell
We went to M to celebrate my parents 39th anniversary. We had a couple amazing signature cocktails from their list while we waited for our table. The atmosphere is energetic but relaxing and inviting. Our server was one of the best in the city. Everything was timed perfectly. The Kobe burgers and sushi were the best apps we've ever had. Try the veal or tghe tuna or the chef's feature for dinner. The blending of sauces, spices and protien were unreal. Everthing we had we didn't think it could get any better and It did. My hats off to the staff at M. The manager even stopped by to say hello and wish my parents a happy anniversary. We dine all over the country and M is by far our favorite. Forget the 4 stars, give this place a 10.
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