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(614) 464-9463
The Burgundy Room is the city's finest wine and tapas bar, but it is far from stuffy. There are dozens of affordable options to tipple, and the staff are knowledgable and helpful with your selections. It gets a little packed, especially on weekends (and insanely so during Gallery Hop - the first Saturday of every month), but if you're patient, your reward is a round, high-backed leather booth that makes it impossible to avoid lively conversation. Because you're ordering small, inexpensive plates of food, you're almost always pleasantly surprised when the bill comes.
(614) 223-2100
Although not technically outdoor, per se, Marcella's in the Short North does feature enormous windows that open up the entire front of the restaurant to the bustling High Street sidewalk. As you enjoy the city breeze, dine on Italian small plates (imported deli meats, cheeses, and olives) and wine by the quartino, mezzolitro, or litro. The restaurant has a high-energy and vibrant trattoria feel to it. You get the feeling that Marcella's patrons are there to party just as much as dine. That could justify why the bar is so packed. Reservations are strongly encouraged, as this is Columbus' hot restaurant of the moment. Su-Mo 4-10 / Tu-Th 4-11 / Fr-Sa 4-1
(614) 436-1212
Maca is a no-frills tapas restaurant that is both fun and inviting. Part of the Maca experience is that you serve yourself. You basicallly walk up to a quasi-counter, tell the chef what you want, and then pick it up a few minutes later. The sharing of small plates fosters interaction, so the DIY ethic fits perfectly. You can't go wrong with the scallops (among other fine morsels) and a bottle of Rioja. Kick back, relax, and marvel as 6' 10" owner/chef Norman Carmichael and some dude with earrings navigate Maca's small, open kitchen. Carmichael used to play pro basketball in Spain...and apparently learned a thing or two about tapas. Mo-Th 11:30-10 / Fr-Sa 11:30-11
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