Lindey's
Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: (614) 228-4343
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Mohawk Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Lindey's – by Terry Ward Libby
The Scene
This restaurant is housed in one of the finest restored structures in the Village, dating from the 1850s. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the main dining room look out on gas-lit Beck Street. On snowy winter nights, packed with boisterous diners, it looks just like a Christmas card.
The Food
The fare leans toward proven traditional preparation styles and rarely bows to food trends. New Zealand lamb chops are neatly placed around a mound of garlic mashed potatoes, dressed with red wine veal jus and topped with crispy fried leeks. Crab cakes, as a dinner or appetizer, come with a Creole mustard sauce. Be sure to try the lobster garganelli: pasta served in a cream sauce of lobster meat, asparagus and tomato. For dessert, the vanilla bean creme brulee is creamy and much in demand.
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Insider Tips
When to GoCall ahead to find out about weekly jazz sessions, or try the Sunday brunch.
User Reviews for Lindey's
02/22/2008 Posted by ohioborn
My wife and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary with a romantic dinner at Lindey's. This was our first time at the restaurant and it was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was great along with great service. We both had the Fillet Mignon and it was delicious (melt in your mouth). I had arrainged for flowers to be at our table and this went off without any problems. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any special occassion, and we will be back.
Pros: Great atmosphere, great service, great food
Cons: Pricey but reasonable
02/19/2008 Posted by weinish
I lived in Columbus for 3 years, so I know the town well. People used to talk up Lindey's all the time. It was not until I left the city that I actually returned and had dinner there. My bad. It is without question the best restaurant in town, and not to sound snobbish, but I've eaten all over the states (French Laundry, Bouchon, Madison Park, Union Square, Gramercy, Le Cirque, David Burke, Robuchon, etc), and as far as Columbus goes, this place is the best. It has its own class and charm, located in German Village, which is the nicest part of the city. The food is always great, and on two occasions my waiters were aspiring chefs, which is a great thing. The menu is pretty standard, but again, it's all great. Everyone in my party last time (March 2007) loved everything, from the chopped salad, the crab cakes, the veal, the bone-in-ny, and the chicken...it's all great. In the summer and spring you can eat outdoors and it's very pleasant. No, I don't work for them :-) But I always think that when I read reviews. I live in NYC. The only other place in town, which to me has the charm, is nearby Deli called Katzinger's (but that's for lunch...a must go). It's the one place I truly miss in Columbus...and Ohio Stadium, of course. Lindey's is tops in city for upbeat romantic, small groups, fun, first timers, and repeat offenders.
Pros: Old, classic, charming, great service, food, and atmosphere.
Cons: There are two, and I cannot speak for the other. Only the one on E. Beck. I guess you could have a bad seat.
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