Sidebar Columbus

Now, because where we were seated near a loud neighboring tables, and they forgot 7 tapas we ordered, is why I gave it a 3 star. Then, once they left,there was loud music that started playing. The food except for 2 tapas was good. The waiter was apologetic once we pointed out we were missing food.

I must admit that I wasn't a huge fan of most of the tapas our party shared. The empanadas and tortilla Española were lackluster and not very warm. The steak was amazing though, and the cocktails were great. However, it was our server, Robert, that made it a wonderful experience. We had a large group, probably around 20, and Robert did an amazing job of communicating with everyone, was very knowledgeable, and very helpful. Amazing service.

Had booked a reservation 2 weeks in advance on OT for three of us to celebrate daughter's graduation from OSU. We were seated at a high top table 5' across from the bar, not the dining room, so right away it made it fell like less than a special occasion. The octopus was bland, the mussels diablo tasted like the tomato sauce came from a jar, and the snapper ceviche was smothered in a creamy mayonnaise based sauce with just a hint of lime juice which was also bland (not my favorite way of preparing ceviche). The scallops Parmesan was the best tapa we ordered, but it's hard to go wrong swimming in butter and cheese. The risotto was on the dry side- a bit over cooked, lacking in creaminess. Overall a disappointment for a special night.

My friends and I were delighted by the quality of the food. The service was good, and as a special treat, our table was given a complimentary round of Champagne, now that's what I call customer service! My only criticism is the restaurant's noise level makes conversation a bit difficult. I would, nonetheless, recommend SideBar, especially for vegetarians seeking a quality casual- to fine-dining experience with numerous options.

Excellent spot to go before attending a show at the Ohio Theatre. The waiter asked us if we were going to the theatre after dinner and he did a good job of getting us our check quickly, which was greatly appreciated. The handcrafted cocktails were pricey for the size of glass, but very delicious. The food was very good we had the calamari, pizza and house salad). I would recommend this place to anyone!