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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery - Columbus

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery - Columbus

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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery - Columbus

This industrial-chic brewhouse offers an elevated dining experience with craft beers and innovative comfort food. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between casual and trendy, making it ideal for couples seeking both quality cuisine and unique brews in Columbus's vibrant Easton area.

Food quality
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8.75
Service
star
8.50
Ambience
star
8.25
Value for money
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8.00
Accessibility & Amenities
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9.00
8.52
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Our weighted 10-point scoring system for the best date night dining prioritizes culinary innovation, service excellence, and overall ambience.

We consider factors like ingredient quality, menu creativity, and dining experience sophistication. Our assessment combines expert critiques, diner feedback, and firsthand evaluations.
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Public Review Sentiment

1040
Google reviews
Patrons consistently praise the industrial-chic brewhouse for its exceptional craft beers and generous portions. The brussel sprouts and duck dumplings receive particular acclaim. Service is noted as fast and professional, though some mention peak times can get busy.
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Best Times to Visit

Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery - Columbus

For an intimate date night, visit Tuesday through Thursday between 5-7 PM to avoid peak crowds. Weekend dinners are bustling, especially Friday nights from 6-9 PM when the atmosphere is most energetic.
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Buzzing
Fridays 7PM - 8PM
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Relaxed
Thursdays 12PM - 1PM
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Category
Casual Dining
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Cuisine
American
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Dishes
BBQ Ribs
Mac & Cheese
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Price
US $20-30
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Features
Craft Cocktails
Casual Dining
Outdoor Seating
Happy Hour Specials
Group Dining
Local Brews
Trendy/Modern
Farm-to-Table
Locally Owned
Family-Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Locally Sourced Ingredients
Private Dining Rooms
Live Music
Seasonal Menus
Signature Drinks
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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery - Columbus
Opening hours
Monday
12:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM
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5:00 PMLet me provide all the requested information:

How to get there

By Car: Located in Easton Gateway, easily accessible from I-270. Take Exit 33 for Easton Way and head east. Turn right onto Worth Avenue - the restaurant will be on your right in the shopping complex.

By Rideshare: Uber and Lyft services are readily available throughout Columbus. Set your destination to "Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery" in the Easton area.

Public Transit: COTA bus routes service the Easton area. Take bus routes 16 or 95 to Easton Transit Center, then walk approximately 10 minutes to Worth Avenue.

Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is chef paul yow still there?

Yes!

Do they have Bicardi rum?

They focus on local products and craft alternatives. They offer 451 and echo from Columbus for white rum options.

Will you be brewing beer at this location?

Beer is currently brought from the Chicago location, with guest taps available. They are working to get the brewery operational at this location.
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