Windward Passage has been one of Columbus’s best kept secrets since 1973. They offer a wide variety of seafood including oysters Rockefeller, Clams, Steamed Mussels, Lake Perch, Fresh Walleye, Cod, Fresh Sea Scallops, Alaskan King & Snow Crab Legs, Coquille St. Jacques, North Atlantic Salmon, Stuffed Flounder, Gulf Shrimp, Lobster Tail, Frog Legs & more. Folks rave about their Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, Rib Tickler, and New York Strip Steaks. It’s a casual setting in an old school nautical theme. The Windward Passage has built its business with a focus on extremely high quality, perfectly prepared, great priced meals.
Located off Reed Rd. & Henderson Rd. tucked away in the Arlington Square Shopping Center
Casual old-school destination for fresh seafood dishes & drinks in a nautical setting. Based on 735 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
4739 Reed Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
Phone: (614) 451-2497
Website: https://windwardpassageua.com/
Hours
| Friday |
4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday |
4:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday |
4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday |
4:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Rishi Kumar
Fist time eating here and I never knew this place was here. A HIDDEN GEM! Ask for Lorie, she did an awesome job taking care of us! The food was EXCELLENT AND ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE! Very inexpensive high quality food!
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Jim Weaver
We had a absolutely wonderful dinner tonight! Prime rib was as good as any I have ever had! Delicious! Our server was excellent! Broccoli was just a little undercooked. Cinnamon Rolls served with the dinner was a delicious!
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Katie Flaiz
Windward Passage might be my favorite restaurant in Columbus. The service is always, always great and the food is consistently delicious. Friday and Saturday nights are the best nights to go because there are complimentary cinnamon rolls!! I love Waldorf salad and I don’t know of anywhere else to get it. We got friend shrimp and shrimp scampi – yum – and the oysters remmick.
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Andrew Meador
Hands down the best seafood in Columbus, and some of the best I’ve ever had anywhere. Don’t be offput by the dated interior – the food is utterly incredible. You can get things that have disappeared off other places’ menus for years, such as the Waldorf salad. The complimentary sweet bread is likewise incredible. The clam chowder is my gold standard. But that all pales in comparison to the fish. The fish is the star of the show. Delicate, flaky, and cooked to perfection every time. This place doesn’t advertise, and doesn’t need to. Arrive early or be prepared to wait…but worry not, for it is worth it.
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Sonia Webster
Came up to Windward Passage tonight after reading some reviews online. I will tell you it was 100% worth the 45 minute drive.
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A Ray
Literal hidden gem! It’s 5 mins from our house yet we had never heard of it and decided to try it out tonight. Absolute win! We had a variety of seafood and it was all fresh and delicious! Natalie, our server, was great! So personable and friendly. She also gave great recommendations! We honestly can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu!!
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Tracie Pearson
Great place. Been there for years. Unique seafood. Great service. I had forgotten about it. Moved from the neighborhood 15 years ago. Revisited.. Just as wonderful now…
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Anne
Came here my birthday thinking i would have a great one. First thing the hostess was very rude! Then i ask for a table and she tried to set us at a booth. One waitress at the bar wasnt much better. Its awful to come in a good mood and face these attitudes. Its my understanding that these ladies have been theree for years and nothing going to change. They evidently dont care how they treat you because people keep going back. Hostess was awful and i do mean awful. Another waitress told me that the hostess cant handle stress. Its shows to. I would love to know who owns the joint don’t know if that woukd make a difference to complain
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joe burrier
My steak was reasonably priced and cooked to the perfect mid rare temp but it was the blandest tasting piece of meat I’ve ever eaten in my life. Couldn’t have had even a sprinkle of seasoning on it. Fries are frozen. However my wife absolutely loved the king crab legs so it made it worth the visit.
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Jeanie Lemon
We dined with family to celebrate an anniversary. We enjoyed the fried zucchini, crab legs, shrimp scampi, grilled shrimp, and the perch. The food was first rate, service was friendly (even humorous) and the ambiance was fitting of fine dining on a peer or worf. Everyone in our party of four enjoyed our meals and a good time was had by all.
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