Lindey's
Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: (614) 228-4343
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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