Best Restaurants Around Port Columbus International Airport
For anyone travelling through Port Columbus International Airport, there's good news. As regards dining, whether before or after a flight, there's no end of options for you. There are commendable restaurants right at the airport, and every mile after the airport. To save your time, we've listed the best ten for you to consider below.
Our Top 10: Best Restaurant Recommendations Around CMH
See below our list of the 10 best restaurants around CMH that we recommend checking out.
2980 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43209, USA
Scotty's Caf? takes our list's top position, largely because it's got one of the best quick menus in the business, and mostly because it's nice on the inside. It's perfect not just for quick pre-flight coffee but also for waiting for someone or catching with up an old friend. The menu is aligned with regular cafe offerings, but Scotty's mixes it up with regular meals for brunch, lunch and even dinner. In other words, you can pop into Scotty's at any time. You'll be welcome.
400 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43213, USA
King Gyros on Hamilton Road is what any critic would call a proper restaurant, complete with a chef, a menu that sizzles and an ambience that looks like it was designed to be talked about. You'll love it, as most travelers through the airport are wont to do, largely because it offers some of the best Greek-based dish offerings in the business. It's also not too far from the airport, so you can always drop by between your layover and fill up your engine.
561 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43213, USA
The last thing you might expect around Port Columbus International Airport is a caf? that serves Vietnamese delicacies along with a traditional American breakfast, but Indochine Caf? does just that. You can pop in between flights for your traditional American egg-and-bacon breakfast, but if you're adventurous enough, you'll be pulling away at Indochine's Vietnam-sourced delicacies in no time. Remember to call ahead for reservations.
4600 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
Max & Erma's is one of those few hangouts at the airport that are perfect for the whole family. The whole indoor setting alone is a winner, but it?s the menu - which is filled with such delicacies as burgers and other everyday beverages - that takes the spotlight everyday. If you feel like you'll be late if you eat away from the airport, this is a wonderful alternative, seeing as you'll still be close to your gate and still be able to order a serious lunch for 5.
53 Granville St, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
Caf? Creekside may not be found at the airport but it's wonderfully popular among travelers to Indianapolis. It's found at 53 Granville Street in Gahanna, which is a few miles away from the airport. It might not work for you if you only have a few minutes or hours to spare before a flight, but it will work perfectly if you're staying in the city longer. It's a smart option for quick drinks between tours of the city, and an affordable one too.
121 Mill St Suite 130, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
Barrel & Boar Creekside is also located in Gahanna, and as the name suggests, it's got one of the best offerings of in-house beer and homemade steak and BBQ. The brand is so popular that it has more than one location in the city alone. You'll find its website very informative and darkly inviting, and if you do manage to snag a table, don't wait one second to check it out. Perfect if you're staying in one of Gahanna's many hotels.
4265 Sawyer Rd, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
If you're staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel on Sawyer Road, you probably already know about the wondrous dining experience that the hotel's dining option, the Garden Grill & Bar, offers. It's the only hotel restaurant featured on this list, which goes to show what a standout it is. Its service covers all the major meals of the day, and it's perfect for quick meetings as well as small parties. Check out its website to confirm table reservation.
5030 Sawyer Rd, Columbus, OH, 43219, USA
In addition to having a super unique name, the 94th Aero is also a real unique restaurant on its own. Its menu might not be very unique, but the dishes are so wonderfully prepared that even former guests are wistful when remembering them in reviews. If you're a sucker for proper, fast and efficient service in restaurants, the 94th Aero will do for you, especially on non-peak days. Call ahead to reserve or drop by after your flight.
100 Granville St, Columbus, OH 43230, USA
Lola & Giuseppe's Trattoria is located not too far from the airport, and here you'll find the best of Italian cuisine doled out in small and large helpings, whichever you choose. The restaurants is part of a popular chain that's known for quality, so don't expect to be cheated. And if you're wondering if it's a smart choice for someone with a flight planned in a few hours, yes it is. You just need to book ahead, come by, eat your pasta and run off.
111 N Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA
In the spirit of diversifying our list, we featured Mi Tradicion, another of Columbus's outstanding restaurants. Mi Tradicion offers Mexican cuisine, and while it's not too close to the airport, it's a good option for adventurous diners already living in the city. Expect small plates, a lively crowd, a menu with Oaxacan influences, a lot of laughter and all manner of Mexican spice. It's not too far away from most hotels either, which is a plus.
