Columbus/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 22, 2019
The 4 best New American spots in ColumbusHubbard Grille | Photo: Hanna N./Yelp

Looking for a mouthwatering New American meal near you?

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

People in the Columbus area tend to spend more in fall at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and marketing automation for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Columbus-area restaurants grew to 42 per business in the fall of last year, 3% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Hubbard Grille

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First on the list is Hubbard Grille. Located at 793 N. High St. in Victorian Village, the New American spot is the highest-rated restaurant of its kind in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 369 reviews on Yelp.

2. Katalina's

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Next up is Harrison West's Katalina's, situated at 1105 Pennsylvania Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 898 reviews on Yelp, the New American breakfast and brunch spot, offering eggs, sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Mitchell's Ocean Club

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And Easton's Mitchell's Ocean Club, a member of the chain located at 4002 Easton Station, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the steakhouse and New American spot, which also offers seafood, 4.5 stars out of 415 reviews.

4. Kai's Crab Boil

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Finally, Kai's Crab Boil, a Cajun and New American spot that offers seafood and more in Olentangy Commons, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 364 Yelp reviews. Head over to 839 Bethel Road to see for yourself.


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