Grandview Cafe
Columbus, OH 43212-2960
Phone: (614) 486-2233
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Singles Scene 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-close, Fri-Sat 11am-2:30am
Editorial Review for Grandview Cafe – by Lori Sutton
The Scene
Lots of dark wood and brass here, obscuring the building's recent past as a Greek family restaurant. A large square bar dominates the downstairs, which is surrounded by tables and booths where lunch and dinner are served. Upstairs is more seating, with an L-shaped bar.
The Food
Typical American fare with sandwiches and fries, salads, entrees of chicken and steak and some fish. They're known for their fish and chips. Vegetarians can order a pasta dish. Daily specials include hearty staples like meatloaf.
Haven't I Seen You Somewhere Before?
Grandview Cafe is gaining quite a reputation as a pick-up spot for the over-25 set. Happy hour and later in the evening are both good times to mingle.
Entertainment
Local bands like Shucking Bubba play upstairs on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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Insider Tips
One of Columbus' BestNominated for best trendy spot in 2000 for its good-looking crowd around the bar on weekends.
User Reviews for Grandview Cafe
08/03/2008 Posted by osubucks17
I can't believe that I am going 2 defend my original post below, but in order 2 keep the integrity of this website/resource 2 the general public I'm going 2. I would gladly sit down & view the video with him, in fact, I encourage it...but only upon his reply 2 this. I see no reason 2 go back otherwise. I can't believe that my wife & I would now b accused by an owner of such petty inuendos as a scam. This is ridiculous & an outright lie. My wife & I had no relationship or knowledge of the indivduals at any other tables at the restaurant. Now, 2 clearly refute the points listed by the owner. 1)Yes, the owner was right my wife did go 2 the floor..& sent the server 2 the table(isn't this the owner's responsibility 2 ensure the safety of his clients?). As far as giving the entire party drinks, that's not true. SHE was given a drink, & it was just the 2 of us ("entire party" ha!). 2)THIS WAS ALL A LIE (11 minutes???), & would gladly sit down w/ the owner and calmly discuss the video he has on file. He is right we were on the patio, but the server told us it sat under the lamp. I'd show him where we were sitting since he seems 2 clearly have us confused w/ another table. 3)I didn't come in ranting. I as calmly as possible discussed the situation w/ him, & didn't even raise my voice when the head bartender spilled dishwater on me. Yes he comped our drinks...all $9.00. 4)As far as a setup, I had no idea until I read the owners post below that the table next 2 us walked out on their tab. I have never or would never do such a thing, as I used 2 work in the service industry in the past know that I could never do that. As a matter of fact, if u watch "the video" u would clearly b able 2 see that the other couple initiated the conversation w/ my wife & I about the subpar service. And, yes I would agree that 1.5 hours is acceptable 4 a busy restaurant, but it was a Monday & it wasn't busy, just understaffed. I will pull both reviews if the owner can refute any of this. Your turn!
Pros: GREAT LOCATION
Cons: SERVICE WAS SLOW (BUT THEY WERE UNDERSTAFFED, & WAS TOLD SO BY OWNER), OWNERSHIP WAS UNCONCERNED AND SHOWED LITTLE RESPECT FOR ITS PATRONS
07/24/2008 Posted by BillCosgrove
Couple #1: 6:44 - Ordered Double Crown and a Martini 7:17 - Another round and a Hummus appetizer 7:44 - Double Crown 7:55 - Wine 8:08 - Fish & Chips 8:13 - Double Crown Oddly, they never ordered agin despite being checked on frequently. Check printed @ 8:52 and sat at the table as AT THE EXACT SAME TIME..... Reviewer Couple: 8:52 - Sat next to couple #1, Ordered 2 drinks and a chicken dinner while chatting w/them 9:04 - Refused their food, came inside and lodged a ranting complaint While making this complaint and distracting me, Couple #2 ran out on their $69.40 check. These are the undisputable facts recorded by my POS system. I'll let the public draw its own conclusions
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