G. Michael's Bistro Reviews

Dishes were all top-notch and the service was perfect. Enjoyed a very pleasant evening.

This is an all time favorite!! We sat in the atrium, I noticed baseboard heat-no forced air fans blowing. Service is polite and very attentive. It was a real treat! Their vegetarian options are always a delight, really!! Brussel sprout appetizer with cranberry and other magic-nothing like brussel sprouts as a kid. Roasted cauliflower cooked through perfectly, firm, not mushy and not crunchy, served on a delicious risotto with a little steamed spinach with complementary seasoning-never dull! We had their chickpea tomato soup that was so unique I went home and made my own version, sadly without the mint pesto served here. And finished with the lemon custard, ginger tart and a cup a Joe for the drive home. You will not be disappointed here! If you enjoy cooking, prepare to be inspired.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Wait staff took excellent care of us.

Shrimp and grits was excellent and our server Collin was a real host. All around great place to meet friends.

First class experience. Certainly one of my favorite places to dine in the city. The staff is always super welcoming, the restaurant is always clean and neat and the food is fantastic. Book your table right now.

Amazing menu, nice ingredients, always great service

My husband and I ate here to celebrate our anniversary. It was the first weekend restaurants were allowed to have dine-in seating but we sat in the beautiful courtyard. Service was warm and appropriately paced. We had the baba ganoush as an appetizer and it was delicious. I had the wild halbut and it was perfectly cooked and the quinoa and veggies were seasoned so well. The sauce was also divine. My husband had the grilled Gerber chicken. He doesn't normally like bone in chicken but he really enjoyed his as well. The ginger snap lemon tart was scrummy and my cocktail, the Liberace was also perfectly balanced. Couldn't have been more pleased with our meal.

Excellent location for tasty american food. Next time I'll be back with my friends. This place has an awesome feel to it. Similar to a cafe in Las Vegas I loved.

I don't recall having been treated better at any restaurant. The staff are polite, attentive without being obtrusive, knowledgeable, careful and helpful, as evidenced by our waiter, Patrick. The food is extraordinary. Three of us had separate appetizers and entrees that we each sampled. All were perfectly cooked, presented beautifully and the taste sensations solidified the feelings of comfort and satisfaction we all had when we first walked through the door. When I return to Columbus I will return to this restaurant and I heartily encourage others to do so.

Great grouper & walleye tonight. House salad was tremendous. Love eating on the patio. Matt, our server, was excellent! We'll be back.

Very good service, expensive, food was very good but not great. The 16 oz strip steak was $40, undercooked for a medium and somewhat grizzly. Not the best value for the money.

Great food, atmosphere, and service. The filet was divine. Our server Shelly was fantastic and made our night out wonderful.

My top spot for American food. Service treated us so nice. This place has a cool feel to it. Ambience reminds me of Colorado Springs area.

I've been meaning to check this place out for a while and finally got the chance during restaurant week. It has to be one of the best deals - you get so much food for not a bad price! Shrimp and grits is what they're known for, I absolutely recommend. Our server Alex O. was super helpful in picking out a bottle of wine for the table, even when we all got different entrees!

They change their menu every few months so there is always something new to try.

Husband and I participated in Dine Originals Columbus, which featured G. Michael's in German Village. The food was amazing, and the ambiance was so romantic. Can't wait to go back!!

A lot of reviews here about the Shrimp and Grits (a menu staple), and they are great. But definitely venture off into the menu and try something different. Chef's seasonal menu is full of surprises. My wife and I make this our "go to" choice for dinner every time we go out. LOVE G. Michael's!

Visited for happy hour and was blown away by both the specials on the happy hour menus as well as the quality of the food, beverage and service. The quail with Johnny cakes and the graham cracker calamari were both excellent. The cocktail list is pretty phenomenal as well and you can get a Sazerac for $6!

This place I took a date on the weekend... lousy date but the food was good! lol

Service was nothing shy of excellent. I had the bass over red pepper grits. From the wine and appetizer to dessert, our food was spectacular. Would definitely recommend!

This is overall the best restaurant in town. If I had the money I would be there at least once a week. Great bartender and food is soooooooooooo great!!

Excellent food and service! Great date night destination!

Tim and Alex were great! We had an amazing dinner with great service. This place has hands down the best crab cake in town.

I have ordered twice for carry out in the last two weeks. The entire staff were excellent and easy to work with. The food was tasty and perfectly prepared. I highly recommend using their carry out for a great dining experience.

We were lucky enough to score an open table on their very nice, but small patio. Im guessing we got lucky for such a feat on a Saturday night!A full service bar of course, drinks were great. Our formally dressed server was great as well, very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous.

Staff is so knowledgeable Micheal, Alex, and Phillip were great!

Excellent service. Excellent atmosphere. Excellent food.

Great food, great wine, great cocktails, amazing dessert, and nice ambiance

This place is amazing. One of my favorite spots in Columbus. The ambiance is so nice, the staff is warm, knowledgeable and friendly. The food is to die for.

Great atmosphere and service. Food is amazing. Thanks

This is my FAVORITE place German Village!!! Simple the best restaurant in the area. Their happy hour is amazing. $6 cocktails $5 wine $3 beer $8 apps/shareable. You can't do better. (Happy hour bar area only)

The food and service is hands down the best in the city!!! Great for special occasions or if you find yourself at the book loft. This is a must try in CBUS!

This is a very upscale and pricey restaurant. The food was exceptionally good, I had the Pheasant breast with potatoes and it was very good. There was quite a large selection of wines and beers, which was very nice to compliment the meal. Everything was a little pricey for my taste, but then it is a very nice restaurant.

Very nice place to enjoy an upscale dinner with friends.

My top place for tasty american food. The service was very welcoming and sociable. Kinda of like a restaurant in Los Angeles I loved to visit.

Awesome service and perfect place to celebrate our anniversary

The fish I had was cooked to perfection! Great service excellent food, a must of you are near German village.

Fantastic food and excellent service, Robert made our experience just that much better!

We couldn t believe the condescending attitude of out server. She treated us like we were an inconvenience and she was doing us a favor. The manager did absolutely nothing to rectify our poor experience. Very disappointing. The food was not as I ve heard. I would have not minded the fish being sub-par and other dishes over salted if the staff had pulled through, as friendliness and caring go a long way. Food can be lacking from time to time for a number of reasons, but there is no excuse for poor service.

Beautiful tree-covered patio area with twinkling lights. Romantic, classy spot.

Fantastic food, professional service, extensive wine menu. Overall amazing.

american food at this spot - delicious. I like it here, excellent food & service. Service is typically good. Bring your appetite because portions are large. This place has many good reviews for a reason.

Wonderful anytime of year but the Restaurant Week menu was amazing. The duck burgoo was spicy and satisfying. The trout was perfectly cooked and the lemon gingersnap was the perfect ending. And John at the bar makes some of the best cocktails. The Cardi Bees Knees, so good.

You can't go wrong at G. Michael's. Truly a grown folks place with a fantastic seasonally rotating menu, good drinks, and exceptional service. One of my favorite restaurants in central Ohio!

After being quartined for months it is good to get out and sit at a restaurant that you feel like they are doing the right thing. If your in the bar John will make you a fabulous drink and have great conversation. Kudos guys. And don't forget to order the Corn Off the Cob.

The food was absolutely brilliant and the service was excellent. Heather did a marvelous job as our waitress.

Great food! I would highly recommend this place. The scallops are exquisite. They have a nice wine selection as well.

Very good food; service and atmosphere were alright. A good place for a nice meal, but not a quiet setting.

Great service and food. A little bit pricey but it's worth it.

Very nice environment with creative menu, good wine list.

Best kitchen in German Village. Chef works with local producers for everything and it shows. Low country cooking at its best, with a local vibe.

Consistently one of the best meals in Columbus. Southern flair, great service, and expertly created dishes always leave you coming back for more. Excellent service as well.

My wife and I enjoyed an excellent dinner here in September of 2018. The atmosphere, services, drinks, and food were all spectacular! It was one of the best meals we ve ever had. We highly recommend!

Probably one of the best restaurants in z columbus. Exceptional service and delicious well-prepared food.

This was our first time to G. Michael's. We heard from several friends how amazing this was supposed to be. Unfortunately, it was disappointing to say the least. We arrived a little early and stood at the bar, nice ambiance, but it was the bar.

Our server was hard to understand, never mentioned it was our anniversary, which I started upon making the reservation. She rushed taking our order, she made no suggestions. We had the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer, they were good, not great. My wife had the lasagna, honestly, it was not even worthy of being called lasagna. I had the Broiled oysters.

I would have loved this to be the experience that I heard was so wonderful, we left hungry and disappointed.

Owner cares more for profits than people; can tell by how he treats the help. Semper fi

Great farm to table restuarant. High quality ingredients.

The lemon gingersnap tart was phenomenal and waitstaff was really friendly

I have gone here for years. It's a Columbus institution at this point. The low country cooking of Chef Dave is always on point. The locally source menu changes with the seasons and I wish I could go back sooner!

Consistently geat food and service! I've spent many birthday celebrations here!

I'd rank this as one of the top restaurants in Columbus for food and serve. Menu is updated with the seasons The chefs, bartenders, servers are the the best of best.

Service by all staff especially our server was superior. Server was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions. Food was delicious!

My very favorite restaurant. Love the Happy Hour tapas ... Everything ... Scallops are always perfect. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Favorite waiter: Tim Tobias

A favorite location for delicious american food. It was so fresh. The service was sociable and attentive. Prices were fair for the quality of the food. Makes me feel like I am back in Sacramento.

Great food and a really knowledgeable staff. The presentation was really good and the appetizers were outstanding. The bacon wrapped shrimp and cream cheese was so amazing I had to order more! I highly recommend this place if it is within your budget, it can get pricey but a superior quality and attention to detail makes it worth it.

one of the best meals i have had plus very safe with covid and gluten free options

Great service, great ambiance, superb small plates and main course, all at a reasonable price. Happy hour prices are even better

Amazing! My new favorite restaurant in Columbus! We went there tonight for our 27th anniversary, and it did not disappoint. Food, service, and atmosphere was outstanding. Alex, our waitress, was excellent! Charred Octopus over gnocchi was one of the best things I have ever eaten!

Favorite restaurant...best service and best food. You are only cheating yourself if you don't try it.

Nice, upscale restaurant & bar. Good bourbon selection and appetizers. Didn't stay for dinner but the menu looked good a dining room was very tastefully appointed. Recommend going for happy hour.

Creative menu, not overly elaborate but great flavors and presentation. Pleasant space, good service. Try it!

Excellent happy hour and dinner. Great bar service. Yellowfin tuna dinner was wonderful!

My favorite restuarant hands down! Always great service and the food is never a disappointment. It's even vegetarian friendly!

Terrific. Very accommodating and the food was greatm

Best food in German Village. (And beyond I am sure but Stay at Home Orders limit our reach). Never disappoints. And they are well organized in the crisis. Go here over and over. Highly recommended.

Stopped by here during one of the Guided Food Tours in German Village. The food was delicious and the staff was great!