Columbus/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 02, 2019
The 5 best tapas bars in ColumbusBarcelona | Photo: Minna C./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best tapas bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top tapas bars in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Marcella's Short North

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Topping the list is Marcella's Short North. Located at 615 N. High St., the Italian spot is the highest-rated tapas bar in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 708 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant also has an outlet in Polaris, on the city's far north side. 

2. Barcelona

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Next up is German Village's Barcelona, at 263 E. Whittier St. With four stars out of 474 reviews on Yelp, the Spanish spot, tapas bar and venue/event space has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Arepazo Tapas Bar Grille

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The Brewery District's Arepazo Tapas Bar Grille, at 515 S. High St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the Venezuelan spot, which offers tapas and more, four stars out of 192 reviews. The restaurant also has a site in Gahanna.

4. Fronteras

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Fronteras, a tapas bar, sports bar and Mexican spot on the city's far east side, is another go-to, with four stars out of 108 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6608 E. Broad St. to see for yourself.

5. El Lugar - Tapas & Pinchos Bar

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Finally, back in German Village, check out El Lugar - Tapas & Pinchos Bar, which has earned four stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp. You can find the tapas bar, cocktail bar and Spanish spot at 525 S. Fourth St.


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