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G. Michael's Bistro & Bar

595 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215-5755
614-464-0575
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Ranked #19 of 1,076 restaurants in Columbus
Price range: $17 - $34
Cuisines: American, Italian, Contemporary
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Outdoor seating, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Willow
Description: : G. Michael's Bistro & Bar is a restaurant committed to a dining experience singular to historic German Village & Columbus. Our goal is to provide our guests with consistently superior food, drink, & service. Guests will be served by friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic people committed to ensure that each & every visit to our restaurant is exceptional. We strive to make each guest feel as if they are our singular concern. This too, is the goal of our kitchen staff - to prepare every dish as if it were the chef's only concern. Our menu is a pleasing combination of contemporary American cuisine & many low country influences. The daily fish specials are always highly appreciated & sell out regularly. The wine list consists 25 offerings by the glass & a nice variety of perennial favorites & well respected small producers. We look forward to seeing you. Jeff Benson, Owner/Operator
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Columbus, OH
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Contrary to the previous reviewer who gave this place a 1-star review, we had a very well-mannered, attentive, courteous and timely waiter. He was patient with our orders and did not seem to let us sit with empty water glasses, or other beverages, at any point during the evening. I was encouraged by the staff's team approach to making sure... More

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See 4 more reviews by liu374 for Columbus
ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

My husband and I had dinner at G. M's recently. We cannot understand why it gets such high ratings from other reviewers. This restaurant would not survive in other cities such as Chicago, D.C., San Franciso, New York, etc. In addition to the mediocre food, described below, our waiter spilled full glases of water and wine on the table and... More

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Ft Lauderdale, FL
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

I found this restaurant on trip advisor. I was on a business trip dining alone so I sat at the bar to eat. I ordered the special veal chop but ordered sauteed swiss chard and spinach instead of the featured side dish. I also ordered a side of sweet potatoes. This was the first veal chop I have ever ordered... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This was my first time at the restaurant and it did not disappoint! The ambiance of the place was nice. The service was great and efficient. The food was Amazing! I had the Pork Tenderloin and my friend had the Lavender Duck. Both dishes were fantastic. Nice sized portions as well. I had the Lemon Tart with Passion Fruit Sauce... More

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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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31 reviews 31 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

If you are looking for a quality dining experience in Columbus, G. Michael's Bistro is a consistently good restaurant. The menu is eclectic and interesting, the food is delicious, the servers are pleasant and efficient, and the overall atmosphere is classy. Whether you are a local resident or visitor to Columbus, this restaurant is a great choice for fine dining.

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Columbus, Ohio
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25 reviews 25 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

This is our favorite restaurant in Columbus and never disappoints. The best service ... This time from Josh but they are all always good. Great local food with innovative presentation.

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4 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

I have been to this restaurant for some occasion I really didn't find this place a place for impressing someone. Their food is not my style the service is average and the location is good.

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Columbus, Ohio
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14 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

What a satisfying meal! I have heard about G.Michael;s several times, but haven't gotten around to going there- we wanted to wait for a special occasion, as it is quite pricey. So for my birthday, my boyfriend and I decided to splurge and go! It was in March, so we sat inside as it's obviously not quite warm enough to... More

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See 4 more reviews by Taylor S for Columbus
Hurricane, WV
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54 reviews 54 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

Darrell was our wonderful waiter! With his help, we began with the mussels and they were divine! We had she crab soup which was well prepared but I really wish I'd tried the beef soup instead. The golden beet salad was perhaps the best salad I've had. It was delicious and the presentation was wonderful. Then we had fried chicken... More

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Chicago
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013 via mobile

We had dinner at the bar one evening this month and couldn't have been more happy. The selection of seasonal cuisine was impressive but the food tat came out even more so. Impeccable service. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant.

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