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Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Columbus, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Frenchi's Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 18 East Hudson St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: French, Sandwiches
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#29. The Tasty Good

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 233 South Civic Center dr Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Comfort Food
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#28. Afra Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1635 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: African, Somali
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#27. Agap茅 Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.8/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 5010 North Hamilton Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Salad
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#25. Addis Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3750 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Ethiopian
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#24. Jenny's Diner

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 4768 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Diners
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#23. Urban Gourmet

- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 212 Kelton Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers
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#22. Star Kitchen Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1471 South High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Chicken Wings
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#21. Cilantro Latin Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 993 King Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Venezuelan
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#20. Food Street

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3373 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Halal, Pakistani, Burgers
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#19. G's Shepard Springs Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 900 Sunbury Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#18. Double Happy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1280 Brown Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea, Burgers
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#17. Slab

- Rating: 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#15. Taqueria Jalisco

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4640 Cleveland Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, fast food
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#14. Los Agavez Taqueria

- Rating: 4.8/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3166 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#13. Riziki Swahili Grill

- Rating: 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1872 Tamarack Cir South Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: African
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#12. Catrina Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6111 Busch Blvd. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Lupita's Mexican Cuisine & Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1586 South High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Scotty's Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (666 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2980 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#8. Eight and Sand Tavern & Refuge

- Rating: 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 76 East Innis Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
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#7. Willowbeez SoulVeg

- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 59 Spruce St. The North Market Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Vegan
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#5. South Side Roots Cafe & Market

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 280 Reeb Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: American
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#4. Tulip Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2926 Hayden Run Plaza Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Turkish, Desserts
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#3. Charmy's Persian Taste

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 95 North Grant Ave. The Hills Market Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Persian/Iranian
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#2. Winn Winn Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1212 West 3rd Ave. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes
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#1. AJ's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3059 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Halal
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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