The Guild House

Celebrated my birthday dinner here and it was amazing! The ambiance was so warm and welcoming and the hostess was very friendly and sat us at the window! This provided very good people watching since there was plenty going on in downtown. Our server Cameron was spectacular. He was friendly and knowledgeable as well as made us feel welcome. He was quick with drinks and checking on us after our food arrived. We splurged on the waygu beef appetizer and it dodnt disappoint. Melt in your mouth steak with amazing cheese and cooked potatoes. My chicken was incredible!!! Never had it served the way it was served and it still had the skin around it. So tender and delicious so needless to say the plate was cleaned. Cameron was able to provide one of the BEST if not the best carrot cakes ive ever had. Absolutely loved it and overall this experience was tremendous.

Top 15 in Columbus. Atmosphere is cozy and boutique-y with different style tables, booths, wood burning fireplace, etc. The attached hotel with a nice lobby and bar is a nice extra when on a wait or wanting to get a cocktail before hand. The menu is more experimental than the average CMR restaurant but in all the best ways. No mater your taste there will be something appealing to you. Presentation & preparation are top notch on every appetizer, main, dessert, etc. The staff is wonderful in every way. Servers are knowledgeable, quick, friendly, and attentive. Even the hostesses are kind, confident and accommodating. Managers are attentive and respectable and ready to help with any situation at hand. Overall this place is one of the few reasons left to venture to the short north. They always deliver and know how to facilitate a memorable evening for all.

Finally came to this decent restaurant at Short North with high expectations, but I was disappointed with their food and service. The dining room was splendid with a private room and a separated bar. There was even a bottle of hair gel in restrooms. Servers were dressed up nicely and WiFi was fast. However, my server was not attentive because he paid more attention to the big table people. We ordered a restaurant week combo and three courses came out at once without asking us. The salad was too sour. The pork was dry with a strong smell of meat. The fruit and Sauerkraut covered the unpleasant smell anyway. The flawless chocolate cake was too thick for us. It tasted great but I felt I was eating a compressed cookie. The fried oysters were also mediocre with a weird wasabi dressing. I could imagine the high price and small size, but the food was not delicious. Some friends recommend this fine dining to me, but I could not say it was a good experience.

10/10 all around. Incredible food selection and quality. Our server Travis was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive but didn’t linger. We split the beet salad and lamb chop + fried rice appetizers (lamb chops were delicious). I had the salmon and it was cooked perfectly, medium-rare. Also tried the sea bass in lobster broth, which even came with some bites or lobster claw! Great wine, cocktail, and mocktail selection as well. I hope to be back in Columbus soon just so that I can go to Guild House again!

The Guild House is an outstanding dining experience. Everything was excellent, from the quality of the food to the impeccable service. The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, making it the perfect place for both a special occasion and a comfortable evening out. Attention to detail is evident in every aspect, and the overall experience is refined without feeling pretentious. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a classy and enjoyable restaurant in Columbus. I really liked it and have no negative comments! 😊