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Restaurant Roundup

🍽️ Get it while it’s hot

Three people toast with cocktails — a frozen piña colada garnished with pineapple, a pink cocktail with lime zest, and a glass of bubbly — over a table filled with colorful dishes including a crudo platter with sliced fish and garnishes, a pasta dish topped with burrata and cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dip with herbs.

Can’t choose between seafood and pasta? Head to Astra Rooftop for hamachi crudo and Calabrian chili fettucine. | Photo by Brad Annis and Nathan Peppers

Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the food scene in Columbus? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in CBUS — plus, one spot coming soon.

Caroline’s Pop-Up Restaurant, North Market, Downtown Columbus | Pop-up
Chef Justin Wotring’s new pop-up operates Thursdays through Sundays, offering gourmet sandwiches, salads, and seasonal soups in the heart of the city.

The 1126, 1126 N. High St. | Sushi
Fans sorely missed this sushi spot when it closed earlier in 2025, but it’s back and in full force at its original location. It’s open every day besides Monday.

Little Cat Boba, 212 Kelton Ave. | Cafe
Matcha, pour-over coffees, and colorful mixed drinks are just the beginning of this hip new cafe.

Mikey’s Late Night Slice, 8770 Galaxy Way | Pizza | ETA: Early 2026
The Columbus pizza chain known for its New York-style pies plans to open a location at The Galaxy at Polaris, a new mixed-use development.

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