German Village Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio

German Village Restaurants in Columbus, Ohio
German Village is a neighborhood just south of Columbus, with a "personality" dating back to the 1812 German immigration. German Village streets are narrow and paved with the original bricks, surrounded by German-influenced architecture and meticulous landscaping. Every June, guests tour eight restored homes and two gardens during the Haus and Garden Tour. German Village celebrates a traditional Oktoberfest, "the best party in town."

Two focal points of German Village include Schiller Park and The Huntington Garden Promenade. You can enjoy a fountain and lake in Schiller Park with a statue of Friedrich von Schiller, a German poet. The Huntington Garden Promenade is active with garden tours and performances of Shakespeare in the Park.

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar

According to owner Scott Heimlich, Barcelona Restaurant dates back to 1895 when the Brunswick Company built the massive oak bar...still a focal point of the restaurant. Barcelona Restaurant was named a "Top 10 Restaurant" by the Columbus Dispatch newspaper.

Breads and desserts are made from scratch daily, with a new daily entrée special. Barcelona Restaurant excels in serving fresh meats, seafoods and salads in the bar, main dining room or well-landscaped patio. Lunch is served Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and dinner is served Sunday-Thursday 5:00 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 5:00 p.m. -- 11 p.m.

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
263 East Whittier Street
Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 443-3699
barcelonacolumbus.com

G. Michael's Bistro & Bar

G. Michael's is an upscale restaurant in a historic townhouse. Four distinct areas of the restaurant include the main and back dining room along with the front bar and small outdoor patio.

A special three-course meal served every Monday offers guests the opportunity to taste a variety of the restaurant's dishes. G. Michael's has daily fish specials with an American and low country cuisine.

Open for dinner only, hours are Sunday 4:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m. -- 10:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 5:00 p.m. -- 11:00 p.m. Valet parking is provided.

G. Michael's Bistro & Bar
595 S. Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 464-0575
gmichaelsbistro.com

Lindsey's Restaurant

Lindsey's serves American cuisine in an upscale New York bistro setting. This fine dining restaurant has a theatre-like atmosphere with three dining rooms, private party rooms for groups from 10 to 100, and outdoor terrace and courtyard. Jazz Night is the first Thursday of the month from 7:30 p.m. -- 10:30 p.m.

Lunch and dinner are served daily, with a Saturday and Sunday brunch. Lindsey's is open Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. -- 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. -- 11:00 p.m.

Lindsey's Restaurant
169 E. Beck Street
Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 228-4343
lindeys.com

Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus

A German Village tradition.

Schmidt's Restaurant, founded in 1886, is in a historic brick livery stable. Schmidt's specializes in German food and drink, American cuisine and famous German cream puffs (adjoining bakery sells take home dessert items). Schmidt's is a family tradition now operated by the fourth generation of the Schmidt family.

Meeting rooms on the second floor can accommodate groups of 15 to 110. Schmidt's encourages bus tours to dine on the second floor with a special buffet menu. Schmidt's participates in festivals and fairs around central Ohio (active in the Ohio State Fair in the 1920's) with a self-contained 10 x 20 foot tent.

Live music is provided Wednesday to Saturday evenings. Schmidt's is open Sunday and Monday 11:00 a.m. -- 10:00 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday 11:00 a.m. -- 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. -- 11:00 p.m.

Schmidt's Restaurant und Sausage Haus
240 East Kossuth Street
Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 444-6808
schmidthaus.com

Article Written By Michael McCann

Michael McCann has been a professional writer and videographer for 14 years covering business and travel topics. Prior to writing, Mr. McCann founded and sold two successful companies. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Baylor University and Master's degree in Accounting from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

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