Iron Grill's Clintonville location on North High Street has closed after more than a decade. Local outlets report the shutdown and neighborhood impact.

Draft Day, the sports bar at 1130 Dublin Road near Grandview, has closed less than a year after opening. Local reporting says the property is now listed for $2M.

Dayton’s Chilli’s Wings & Fish is opening a third location at 3015 Dixie Highway in Hamilton, aiming for a June–July debut with wings, fried fish and group combos.

Broadway Standard opened Monday in Grove City’s Town Center, serving Southern-style breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the former Pontone’s Music spot.

Caroline's, Chef Justin Wotring's sandwich concept, will be the first permanent tenant in North Market Downtown's new addition as the market expands. The pop-up that opened in October 2025 is moving into long-term space.

The Alibi is opening a second bar, Proof By The Alibi, at 2598 N. High St. in Old North on April 3, replacing Bossy Grrl's with a speakeasy-style cocktail room.

Two more Chick‑fil‑A restaurants are opening in the Columbus area this week as part of the chain’s Ohio expansion. Expect busy opening days and donation events.

UMI Hotpot opens April 1 in Upper Arlington, offering snow crab legs, stone crab claws, butter-baked whole crabs, ramen and more than 200 daily dishes.

The Crispy Coop said it will shutter its Grandview restaurant at 1717 Northwest Blvd at the end of March. Fans are sharing memories as the neighborhood says goodbye to a longtime fried‑chicken spot.

Local Cantina opens a two‑story Tex‑Mex spot in Olde Pickerington Village with patios and DORA access, doors open March 27 at 3 p.m.

The Fruit Stand, a Northeast Ohio fruit-bowl chain, will open at 1130 N High St in Short North with a tentative soft opening in mid‑April. Expect build‑your‑own bowls and sweet drizzles on High Street.

Johnson’s Real Ice Cream opened its 10th Central Ohio shop at Evans Farm in Lewis Center, serving family-recipe scoops, sundaes and pints. The grand opening included free scoops and giveaways.

Longtime cafeteria MCL will close its Whitehall restaurant next Sunday, March 29. The family-run chain cited operating losses as it shutters multiple Midwest sites.