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Columbus, OH

   (16 restaurants)    
Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Cazuela's Grill ($$)
(235 ratings)

2321 N High St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 884-0755
cazuelasmexicancantina.co...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Columbus, OH"
  • The "Mucho Macho Burrito" Challenge
    tortilla, spicy grilled chicken, rice, beans, jalapeno & "mucho macho" sauce w/ habanero, chile de árbol & ghost pepper; finish in under 20 minutes for the meal free, a t-shirt & wall of fame status; Casey won
 3.0 out of 5
235 ratings		 est. 2007; Mexican restaurant w/ favorites like fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas, margaritas & more
CosechaSee Cosecha Video
(201 ratings)

987 North 4th St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43201
www.cosechacocina.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Mexican Favorites"
  • Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
    blackened & raw tomatillos blended w/ avocado, lime juice, seed-in jalapeño, garlic, cilantro & toasted cumin; served w/ house corn chips
 3.5 out of 5
201 ratings		 rustic Mexican dishes in a refurbished barn
Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace ($)
(1269 ratings)

248 S 4th St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 824-4673
dirtyfrankscolumbus.com
As Seen On:
All-American ClassicsMan v. Food, Episode: "Columbus, OH"
  • The Doginator
    bacon-wrapped dog topped w/ beef brisket, bbq sauce, cheddar & onion rings, on a steamed poppyseed bun; looks good!
 4.0 out of 5
1269 ratings		 opened in 2009; "serves Vienna beef, vegan & vegetarian hot dogs, cold beer & dazzling drinks" (from its website)
Ena's Caribbean Kitchen ($)
(269 ratings)

2444 Cleveland Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 262-0988
enascaribbeankitchen.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Mom's Kitchen"
  • Escovitch Snapper
    whole fried fish topped w/ Escovitch sauce
  • Jerk Chicken
    grilled chicken w/ Ms. Ena's Original Jerk Sauce; served w/ white rice or rice & beans & choice of 1 side; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
269 ratings		 since 1999; family own & operated joint
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams ($$)
(430 ratings)

59 Spruce St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-9960
jenis.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hot & Spicy"
  • Queen City Cayenne Ice Cream
 4.5 out of 5
430 ratings		 you can mail order
Katzinger's DelicatessenSee Katzinger's Delicatessen Video ($$)
(590 ratings)

475 S 3rd St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-3354
www.katzingers.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
  • Pastrami Reuben and Chicken Noodle Soup
    choice of sauerkraut or coleslaw in sandwich (Ted recommends sauerkraut); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
590 ratings		 opened in 1986; President Clinton ate here
Loops ($)
(252 ratings)

1629 Northwest Blvd Map It!
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 670-8808
www.loopsgoodfood.com/
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Sammies and Spice"
  • "Classic" (Gyro)
    fresh carved gyro on a grilled pita w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & tzatziki sauce; looks good
  • Italian Beef
    served on a haogie w/ hot/mild giardiniera; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
252 ratings		 est. 2010; 2 Greek brothers who brought their Chicago-hometown favorites to Columbus; "Loops" is in reference to the elevated train which circles Chicago in a loop
Los Guachos TaqueriaSee Los Guachos Taqueria Video ($)
(963 ratings)

5221 Godown Rd Map It!
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 538-0211
los-guachos.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Gringas (Al Pastor Taco)
    grilled flour tortilla, melted cheese, onions, cilantro, pineapple & signature marinated pork (pastor) cooked on a spit roast; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
963 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos)
Lox ($)
(407 ratings)

772 N High St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 824-4005
www.theloxbagelshop.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "More Than I Can Count!"
  • Everything Bagel w/ Pastrami
    hand made bagel & house cured pastrami w/ mustard, pickled onion, swiss; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
407 ratings		 est. 2018; known for "hand rolled, boiled & baked bagels & bagel sandwiches" (from its website)
Ohio Deli And Restaurant [CLOSED] ($)
(57 ratings)

3444 S High St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 497-0577
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Columbus"
  • Dagwood Challenge
    challenge - 2.5-lb coldcut sandwich in 30 min; Adam won
 3.0 out of 5
57 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Pierogi Mountain ($)
(289 ratings)

105 N Grant Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-3139
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "College-Town Champs"
 4.0 out of 5
289 ratings		 moved from airing location (2216 Summit St); Other Recipes: Potato-Cheddar Pierogi
Ray Ray's Hog Pit ($)
(464 ratings)

2619 N High St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 753-1191
www.rayrayshogpit.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "College-Town Champs"
  • Mangalitsa Brat Burger
    pork-based burger w/ honey-mustard sauce
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut ribs smoked for 4-5 hrs & rubbed after smoked
 4.5 out of 5
464 ratings		 food truck; raising his own hogs
Schmidt's Sausage Haus ($$)
(1810 ratings)

240 E Kossuth St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-6808
www.schmidthaus.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Columbus"
  • Sausage
    Sausage buffet
  • Bahama Mama "The Original"
  • German Autobaun Buffet
    Sausage buffet
  • Jumbo Cream Puff
 4.5 out of 5
1810 ratings		 #83 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Sweet Carrot [CLOSED] ($$)
(594 ratings)

1417 W 5th Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 488-7151
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Breakfast, Brisket and Belly"
  • Smothered Brisket Corn Cake
    savory, griddled & naturally gluten-free; smothered w/ slaw, our off-the-hook corn salsa & homemade sauce; loaded w/ a scoop of Mac; looks good
  • Smothered Ohio Chicken Meatball Sandwich
    sweet yeast rolls, buttered & griddled; smothered w/ slaw, corn salsa & homemade sauce; served w/ bread & butter pickles; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
594 ratings		 [CLOSED]; former food truck that bought the local community market & made it a full blown restaurant
Thurman Cafe ($$)
(1149 ratings)

183 Thurman Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-1570
www.thethurmancafe.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 40-21"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Columbus"
  • Thurman Burger
    burger overloaded with ham, mozzarella, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, sauteed onions, pickle, peppers, and mayo with chips and a pickle spear; large burger; looks good
  • Thurmanator
    2 12-oz burgers; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1149 ratings		 #35 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Valters at the Maennerchor ($$)
(535 ratings)

976 S High St Map It!
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-3531
valtersatthemaennerchor.c...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Columbus, OH"
  • "Maennerchor Schweinshaxe"
    slow roasted pork shank served w/ German potato salad & sauerkraut; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
535 ratings		 est. 2016; authentic German cuisine served in a historic brick house
Columbus, OH   (16 restaurants)    
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