Bar & eatery with an eclectic menu of small plates, entrees & drinks in a cool industrial space. Based on 933 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
401 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 928-3170
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Hours
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Kristen maag
I had my wedding here in March. It was such a great venue. My planner Sara was amazing and helped with anything I needed. The spot has so much history and is a great pick for a couple that likes simple and doesn’t want to decorate too much. Food was amazing as well! Well rounded out event thanks to my musician Crawford Entertainment and my photographer Brent Polishak
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Anita Adkins
Loved the building and all the vintage details they kept. The modern twists were tasteful! Food was good, I tried the trio. I’m sure reservations are a good idea on busier nights. Friendly service even though he was the only server (he did a great job)!
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Naseem Dillman-Hasso
I went to Strongwater today and I really wanted to be amazed. I looked at the menu beforehand and saw a lot of really adventurous foods and drinks that I was excited to try. However, I was largely disappointed with my experience.
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angela martin
Attended a wedding here. There’s a courtyard for an outdoor ceremony, a separate area for cocktails / appetizers and then a large area for the reception and a bar. It was nice to have different areas to wander and mingle so everyone isn’t in just one place all together all night. Decor is nice, guess I would call it romantic industrial (?). Not sure who catered the apps and main course so can’t really say how the food here would be. Staff was very nice. Great place for parties / weddings. Plenty of parking right next to the building.
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Sean Kennedy
Excellent tapas style restaurant. Creative chef-driven dishes for sharing or indulging in a well-preserved historic space. Super friendly staff and great service. The tunes are rockin and the vibes upbeat. Don’t miss.
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Eric Glasstetter
We recently had our wedding at Strongwater. Simply put, there are not enough positive things we can leave in a review. It was incredible how smooth and truly perfect the day was, and the entire process. Special shoutout to Melissa, our day of coordinator, even though she is so much more than that. She made sure everything ran seamlessly the day of and leading up to the wedding. She was prompt with responses to questions. We would also like to thank the staff, bartenders and those who prepared the meals that evening. We received so many compliments from guests on every aspect of the wedding being flawless, and we feel that should be recognized, so thank you all so much!
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Craig
A wonderful and unique spot. I visited for the Kitchen and Bar. Bold cocktails that pay off in presentation, as well as taste. Food that shares that same boldness. Try the Brussels to start. I finished the night with Shrimp and Grits. It wasn’t printed on the menu at the time, but it was available…and fantastic. Worth the visit, and worth the environment that you can’t quite get anywhere else around Columbus.
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Nicole E
I made a reservation and went for dinner on a Saturday night with two friends. The reservation wasn’t necessary since seating was available, but it was nice to have that ability. Service was prompt and extremely friendly. Great alcohol and craft mock-tail selection. Everyone enjoyed their food, which was also reasonably priced. Worth checking out.
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XOXO Florals&Wine
Amazing venue and amazing staff. This past weekend we were a vendor at this location and the wedding planner mistakenly scheduled us to arrive at 9am and apparently the venue coordinators were scheduled to arrive at 11 am. The cleaning staff helped us tremendously to inform those in charge, and I also got ahold of Melissa at Strongwater. She was extremely apologetic and quick to get us in even though this was not her fault. I would recommend booking this venue for an event. All of the staff went over and above and treated us with the highest respect. The venue itself is extremely unique and it has been added to a favorite of mine. Thank you to all that helped us get in and get our job done. I know the bride and groom loved everything about you as well we discussed how awesome you were after the wedding. Thanks again!
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Shamico Samidan
Great service, but this restaurant is trying too hard to be like it’s contemporary counterparts. $20 for a burger? Fine. But make it worth the $20. Very average burger, and other restaurants nearby have a better burger for a fraction of the price. Asked for the patty to be medium well, came out well-done. They offer higher-end plates too like steak, but the medium was very chewy, and didn’t melt in your mouth like steak a medium steak should. The pricing and portions are pretentious, while the food is extremely forgettable. Only reason this isn’t 1-star is because of the great food service. If you want good food, go elsewhere.
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