Perfect Dining Spots in Columbus

With graduation approaching, my time in Columbus is counting down. Here are some restaurants with great ambiance and delicious food—perfect for dates and gatherings with friends✨ 1⃣️ SoCal Kitchen 🍺A beautiful restaurant on High St.—I celebrated both graduation and my birthday here. The scallops and oysters are signature dishes; the tacos and steak are also excellent. 🍧The cauliflower in the scallop dish was a surprising highlight. (Avoid the cocktails though—they’re not great.) 2⃣️ Lindey‘s 🌺A fine dining spot ideal for dates.My friend swears by the lamb chops and steak, but I opted for the halibut. The crème brûlée is a can’t-go-wrong classic. 3⃣️ La Tavola ☀️An Italian restaurant where I tried three pastas: mushroom, duck, and Bolognese. The Bolognese was the winner! The house salad was fresh, the cake was decent, but the gelato was just okay. 4⃣️ The Pearl 🌹Another fine dining option on High St., great for dates.The Thai mussels were delicious (I love anything Thai-inspired!). 5⃣️ Tupelo Honey 🍞A Southern brunch spot.The sweet and spicy fried chicken and salads were totally up my alley. #ColumbusDining #OSU #DateNightSpots