Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery - Columbus

This place was fantastic! Our waitress was super and very knowledgeable. I did the house flight and my husband got a 16oz looking out. We shared the cheddar beer bread which was delicious and a great snack before our food come to the table. I had the herb grilled salmon sandwich and he had the Reuben. Both were great but a tad messy from all the sauce and both came with a ton of French fries. I added a strawberry basil hefeweizen and it was nothing like I've tasted before and highly recommend it if you like the style and flavor profile. There were so many great options between the beers and dishes it was hard to decide but we will be back to sample more. The atmosphere was great as well there are NO tvs so it sets a guiet tone to talk and chat. Service did pick up as it got closer to dinner, we dined around 2:30 for a late lunch. Do yourself a favor and go check this place out, you won't be sorry!

We really enjoyed our experience at Forbidden Root. We had the pierogies, the soft pretzels, the curry noodle salad, and the hot Nashville chicken sandwich. Everything was really good. Two of our group enjoyed the beer selection. Another got some coffee martini type drink that was excellent. Definitely worth a visit.

Very tasteful atmosphere and good service. FB beer is always excellent and the “best of” flight was great. The hummus and salsa appetizers were ok. Perogies were excellent (Tuesday only). Ribeye sandwich was dry. Her salmon sandwich was decent. Brussels sprouts were excellent. Would go again for beers without hesitation!

HORRIBLE FOOD AND HORRIBLE SERVICE I came here with family a few weeks ago for a birthday dinner that we had a reservation for. When we made the reservation it was made for three groups because we had 16 guests. For starters, the waiter was incredibly rude. When asking us to place our orders while we quite obviously weren’t ready to order, impatiently stood there tapping his pad on his hand instead of asking if we needed more time. Additionally we had to ask for silverware that we weren’t provided with until our food arrived and when he did bring them he didn’t hand them out. He dropped them all in front of one person in our party to pass out instead of distributing them himself (even though we were seated at two different tables). When it came time to pay, he brought us one check with everyone’s orders on it. We requested that the check be split amongst the guests and we were told that they were unable to do so. So, we then requested that it be split amongst the reservations since we had reserved under three parties and still they wouldn’t agree do that until someone gave them a debit card. This experience was incredibly disappointing as we had made sure to make a reservation to prevent any confusion/ overwhelm the staff. Not to mention the food was extremely underwhelming as were the drinks. I would not recommend this place to anyone nor would I ever come back. The staff was extremely rude and impatient and overall it was a horrible experience for everyone.

Much better than I expected. My grown son chose this for his birthday dinner, probably due to the beer. I tried 3 of the 5oz. All good. Moravia dark especially good. Food was much better than expected. We shared the pierogis (Tuesday special). My wife prefers all the "stuff"inside, i.e. pirozhkis but these were authentic with cabbage and sauce on outside/mashed potatoes and cheese inside. She liked the smash burger. Thought it was one of best (thin, crispy, no pink). My son had the Reuben and fries (fries thin and crispy). I had the short ribs. Delicious, but priciest thing on menu and small portion of meat, so maybe not best value.

Went in to try menu for restraunt week. Now let me start with ive always had good food good service and drinks this isnwhy I choose it. However unfortunately the food i got tonight was un edible The wings were so.pale and no crisp soggy and the sandwich I got was alittle my fault I thought I was getting shaved Riley sandwich like a cheesesteak instead it was a slab of Ribeye meat but it tasted like mystery meat or some old.school liver my great grandmother would make had to spit it out. It was so bad. I would think they chef would of tried this There is no way because the taste was so off and odd. However drinks were amazing service was great and atmosphere good I dont maybe off night but food was very disappointing

Definitely a great place for microbrews, a fair selection on draft and cans. Very friendly service, our waitress Heather was great. Food was just OK. Duck and Dumplings was not as good as other people said in their reviews. Duck meat was lean, Ricotta Gnocchi was nicely soft, but the whole dish lack a good flavor. The portion was small. My husband had a double FR burger and he said it was nothing special. Beef patties were slightly over cooked. If you like sauerkraut, you will like the Pork & Sauerkraut Balls. It was delicious. This is not a place I would revisit.

We had a really great dinner experience here on a Friday evening. Staff was very accommodating and I was surprised that they were able to seat a party of 7 without a wait. The food was delicious - I particularly enjoyed their grilled salmon burger which was seasoned nicely. I also enjoyed the lively ambience and lighting. Overall awesome restaurant in Easton and will definitely return here!

Came across this gem with a beautiful patio, so we had our dinner and drinks outside since the weather was amazing. An interesting menu item.... the ramen mac n cheese was more of a bow tie pasta dish but tasted like - you guessed it - ramen mac n cheese. My server also suggested a really great red wine to pair with dinner!

Pretty decent place!! Pictured are the pulled pork fries appetizer which was AMAZING. The garlic cheese sauce was so good and not too overwhelming. We all got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich (I got it without the hot sauce) with fries and it was pretty good! Only bummer is they have no gluten free bread / buns but they do have some other gluten free options. GF cider was good too. The ambiance was really nice! I loved the color scheme and inside vibe. The cushion benches / booths did hurt my back after a while as they weren't super padded. Service was good, but just took forever. Also, they fill up tiny water glasses half way with water using a water vase (most likely in an attempt to get you to buy and drink more alcohol not water) but don't leave the water vase at the table! I wish they would have, every time our waitress came we were asking her to fill up our water.

My husband and I visited Forbidden Root during our first ever time in Columbus. We were looking for something that wasn't far off the highway since we were just driving through on our way to Cleveland. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good quality meal that isn't too far out of the way or if you're in the area for shopping. We shared the brussel sprouts, the cod burger, and mac and cheese. The burger and mac and cheese were both excellent, we really enjoyed them both! The brussel sprouts were only ok, they were great quality and tasty but just not done to my personal preference so I personally wouldn't order them again but I'm sure other people would enjoy them. The sever was pretty quiet and basically left us alone during our visit which my husband and I really enjoyed but this may not be appreciated by everyone. The ambiance was a typical brew pub vibe. Nothing really original but still looked very nice. Overall, great experience and we would visit again if we were ever in Columbus again.

My husband and I usually stop here for a drink if we are having dinner at Easton. Decent beers and a pretty good old fashion. Servers are very friendly. Last time we were there was due to very bad service at another restaurant nearby. Never got our food, so we stopped here. Ordered burgers and fries and had them in front of us in five minutes. Wow! Great service.

The service was excellent and the burger was even better. Call the Crab Dip the "Crab Rangoon Dip"! You know what you're doing!

In the area for a band competition and we stopped at Easton on way home for a late lunch. The inside of the place is pretty cool, good vibes. Our server was good too, quick and attentive. The popcorn with pizza seasoning was good to munch on while I watched the end of the Ohio State game. Our sandwiches were top notch. My wife had the salmon sammich and I had the prime rib sammich. Definitely would eat here again. This is more of a 4.5 not really a 4 star, but I do not have that option. Check it out if you're ever here.

We relocated by to Ohio and have been enjoying the restaurants in the area. Forbidden Root caught our attention because the menu offers options for us non-meat eaters. We arrived at lunch time on a Saturday and found parking along a side street near the restaurant. We were seated immediately upon arriving and our waiter was great. Very informative and polite. During the meal the waiter gave us ample time to chose, sit, munch the app, and eat the main course. He did a great job. The restaurant is very well organized inside and has a casual vibe. There is plenty of seating to chose from. We were seated by a window in a booth. We had water (but fully intend to return for one of the beers!) to drink and started with the Szechuan fried eggplant. I highly recommend it. it was so good that we took multiple pictures and plan to try to duplicate it at home. Very, very good. For our main course I had the fried mushroom sandwich with french fries and my husband had the smash burger with french fries. Seems like a lot of "fried" in our meals but it just happened that way. We love to compare and contrast fries and the FR fries were awesome. The right amount of crunch and no need for additional seasoning. My sandwich was quite unique. I loved it. My husband remarked that his smash burger was very good and that he would order it again. We are looking forward to going again!

This old guy is still being indoctrinated as to good brewpubs from bad. For $13, beer drinkers can start with the FR flight. Sample five popular brews and choose the winner. Customize your five beers, only $2 more. Next, you can order an appetizer for the table, small plate, main course or just stick with bar snacks. I am a big fan of the food here, the other couple we were with, are not. I'm normally not a ricotta guy, but their Duck and Dumplings dish (ricotta gnocchi) is fantastic. I also loved their Ribeye Sandwich. They boast a very creative decor and it was very clean. Easy to find and parking was a snap. The service here was very fast and efficient. All went swimmingly! 08/24

Hi. Went to Columbus for a concert and wanted a nice lil place to eat with my boyfriend beforehand. The inside of the restaurant was gorgeous and the staff was very friendly. Waitress was so cute. Food was amazinggg, devoured the sandwich. Cold brew martini was delicious. Bye.

Great place to grab a stamp for the Ale Trail and some food. They usually have an interesting beer on their list and we've never had trouble grabbing seats at the bar. We ordered Tuna and a burger on our last stop and it was good. The Tuna was super fresh and delicious.

Had a meeting and had to alter plans at the last second and they got us in. Wry friendly and kind. The appetizer with the guacamole and long pieces of bread. This was amazing. Incredible The Nashville hot chicken was spot on and the Brussel sprouts as a side was a huge portion.

I've lived in Columbus for almost 5 years, and can probably count the number of restaurants that I've tried on one hand where food seems mostly made from scratch. Forbidden Root can be added to this small list, as (minus frozen French fries) the food has a great depth of flavor and you can tell is made in-house. Service was decent and the ambiance was nice with an attractive bar area, ample size patio adjacent to Beeline Bar, and nice industrial decor. I first tried the Yuzu Margarita, which was small but strong and did its job. Then moved on to the lasagna dip, crispy mushroom sandwich, and a shrimp and coconut crab rice salad, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed. A tad pricey, but will definitely be back!

BIG DISAPPOINTMENT - mostly "NOT GOOD". Dinner for 6 on a Friday night. Place was nicely busy, but not too busy. Plenty of staff. First, "the Good": * The restaurant is architecturally stunning. Absolutely gorgeous. Someone spent a fortune on this place, which is too bad - if they don't fix the very weak operating issues, that someone is going to LOSE a fortune... * A few food items were tasty - sauerkraut balls, duck confit + gnocchi, burger, Poke appetizer. That's it for "the Good". Now, for "the Really Disappointing": * Ramen Mac + Cheese flavor was just plain weird. Unpleasant. Not good. 5 of us tasted it, and no one would eat it. The extra-cost Chicken protein was so overcooked and rubbery no one would eat it either... Our 14 year old daughter ordered the Ramen Mac + Cheese. She makes a lot of really tasty Ramen herself - with gochujang, egg, diced scallion, pork - the whole deal, and it's very good. This wasn't too sophisticated for her pallet - the flavor wasn't good. She's skinny and I'm fluffy, so I pretended to love her mac + cheese and begged her to trade for my poke appetizer, which was solid, so she'd eat something. While she ate my poke I ate 2 sauerkraut balls, then made a big bowl of cereal at home. * Jalapeno + Cheese Bread was just plain weird. Several of us thought it had an odd peanut butter flavor. Not good. We all tried it, and most put it down and didn't finish it. * PB&J wings were - you guessed it - just weird. We could taste the peanut flavor, and the sweet grape jelly flavor, but the combination wasn't good. We ordered a plate of 12 wings - 4 of us tasted them, and no one ate them. I can't say what about the flavor was disconcerting, but the wings themselves were perfectly fried, and we all love wings, and these didn't get eaten. * the candied bacon tasted like cheap, thin-sliced bargain Wal Mart bacon. I love candied bacon as an appetizer, but candied bacon should be thick, flavorful and decadent. This was thin and tasted like the cheapest bacon possible to hit a low price point on the menu. Yet another dish that didn't get finished. * the Sidecar cocktail was only ok - not great. Something was off. It didn't get finished. Summary on the food + drinks - $230 bucks of "meh", and "that was disappointing", and "I'll never come here again". Now - for the Service... * our server was friendly. I arrived a few minutes before my family (they were shopping nearby), and she came and took my drink order. Then she disappeared for 15-20 minutes. The rest of my family arrived a few minutes after I did, so we sat for 15 minutes before she reappeared. My drink didn't arrive until after she took their drink order, and the bar was not busy. She just wasn't around. She was doing "fly-bys", but not really engaging with us, so my wife had to ask her to take our food order. We appreciated the waters, but promptly taking our drink order, delivering our drinks, taking our food order - that's why we're there. After the food arrived, she stopped by a few times, but also disappeared again for extended periods of time. She wasn't on the restaurant floor (we were seated 6' from the bar). She asked if I wanted a second drink AS SHE WAS CLEARING THE PLATES (plates of things eaten and lots not eaten). I literally wondered if they had her in the back helping cook or prep, because throughout the meal she mostly wasn't around. * I watched a bar-back almost knock over a customer in his haste going from the kitchen to the bar. Literally forced the paying customer to step out of his way so the restaurant employee could pass first. That's not how well-trained staff treats customers... That customer was my 32 year old daughter, and it was her birthday we were celebrating at Forbidden Root, and I almost got up and went after him... * No manager ever said hello or asked about our meal. Nothing. * The woman at the front desk didn't bother to say "good-bye", or "thank you" when we left. She was too busy playing on her phone - on a busy Friday night - to acknowledge us leaving. Summary on the Service - disappointing and very underwhelming. If Robert Finkel still owns this place, and if this is still his passion project, then he needs to fire the GM, fire the Trainer, and fire the Chef. If Forbidden Root doesn't fix these operating issues, they're going to lose a lot of money, close, and then someone else will be touring this gorgeous space, thinking about opening their restaurant. Easton is a VERY competitive dining scene. I know this isn't fine dining, but it isn't Rally's either. I've seen better managed campus bars, who treat customers like they're valued. Not here. Food and service were severely lacking. They need a GM who cares. And chef that combines flavors into tasty food. And a Trainer that holds the entire staff accountable for a good customer experience. $230 bucks of "meh" and "that was disappointing" and "I'll never come here again"...

Every dish was perfection. I loved the creativity and flavor combinations. And I was able to eat gluten and dairy free easily. Waitstaff were great- we were there over two hours and they never tired of us or made us feel we were overstaying our welcome. The vibe inside made me feel like I was in the Northwest, somewhere like Oregon. There are plants, a lot of rustic wood, and a lot of nice lighting.

Crab queso dip was delicious! Quiet atmosphere. Menu has selections for all tastes. Service was exceptional.

Really nice experience here. Stopped in for for a beer, very casual entertainment. Bartender was very friendly. Really cool decor inside. I had the Ohio hazy, which if you like hazy ipa's this was one of my all time favorites.

Its a big open space, lit warmly with a lot of wood. Has inside and outside dining. The hostess that greeted us was quite friendly. We chose to sit at the bar. The bartender,Nathan was great. Great service and excellent food/drinks We ordered sauerkraut balls and mushroom tacos with assorted beers. The taco was enough to be an entree and was probably one of my most favorite items Ive had in 30 days. You can ask for samples of their house beers. We chose "full retail" and a cherry lime lager... both excellent. We like both enough to buy full sized pours. Yum! For all that we spent about 30 bucks, including tip which I feel was a good value. Will return.

Location is convenient to the freeway for travelers in the Easton shopping area. Staff super nice. Surprisingly creative menu for a brewery. Coming from a town like Cincinnati which is rich in brewery history the beer was good. It was nice to see some collaborations with our breweries!

Great tasty food and atmosphere! Good quality and quantity! Happy hour time , so 10$ for the beer flight. Service was excellent!

Have you ever been to a restaurant that you know deserves a Michelin Star rating, but they just don't yet have the reputation/following? Well, that's Forbidden Root. The staff is accommodating, friendly and FUN. The food is always made to order and DELICIOUS. When in Columbus, hit up the'Root! You won't regret it!

We visited twice last week while hosting a friend from Seattle. Great vibes! We really enjoyed it! Service was different each visit while the food was consistently excellent. The Fried Bologna Sandwich, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Candied Bacon, House Popcorn were scrumptious! I'm sad that it took us so long to find this place! The afternoon bartenders knew how to make cocktails! Our Whisky Sour and Manhattan were perfect! Thank you! We definitely appreciated the lunch service much more than the evening.

Went for lunch on a Saturday and it was fairly quiet; plenty of places to sit. Our server was great, just attentive enough and gave great suggestions. Food was pretty good. The burrata was some of the best we've had, very fresh tasting and a good portion. The Lasagna Dip was just okay; a fun concept with the chips but the sauce was just average. Burger and Ribeye sandwich were both delicious and the fries are perfect. Star of the show was definitely with Ramen Mac and Cheese. Our server suggested adding chicken and the chicken alone was delicious, but the pasta was so flavorful and cooked perfectly.

We were in the Easton area and looking for a late lunch. The crispy eggplant small plate caught our eye after we had recent had the best eggplant of our lives at Cobra. We were sat quickly, the place has a cool vibe but man it was cold inside, especially when we were sat next to the garage doors on a very cold day. We ordered the eggplant, the Brussels, mushroom soup and ramen mac. The food was mid, maybe about a 6/10. The soup was hearty but bland. The eggplant was not crispy, the flavor was okay though. The Mac was solid, although some sriracha mayo and some furikake would make it way better. Lastly the Brussels; highlight of the meal, cooked to perfection but lacking in the sauce dept. Service was good, the server was friendly and attentive. Decent place, decent meal, decent beer. 3.5/5

Quickly becoming one of my go to recommendations for the Easton area. One of the high selling points being the access to the parking lot that's right nearby. Regarding the actual restaurant, this location is so big and beautiful it's hard to walk by! The drinks that I've had there from cocktails to mocktails to draft beers have all been lovely! What really blew me away was the salmon sandwich though! It was so fresh and light while also being just absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back and try it again!

FR Burger* Single Smash Patty, Giardiniera mayo, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Onions, B & B Pickles on Buttery Bun Giardiniera Mayo Raspberry Ginger Mocktail Happy Hour 3pm-6pm 1/2 off all bar snacks 1/2 off selected small plates

Service , food and atmosphere were amazing.Our waitress was extremely busy but kept up with the demand and did it with smile on her face accompanied by gracious attitude l!

This place is adorable! The vibe is a modern industrial feel. Happy hour menu was delicious and the ribeye sandwich was so juicy.

I travel a-LOT! Don't just give reviews cause the foods good but also the service and attitude of the server. Today there really is no customer service but I have to highly commend Martin and Jess at the bar for their great smiles and personalities. Now I may have hit them at a good time but I hope not. Yes the burger was excellent along with the Caketasting Ale but I do appreciate someone making the customer feel special. Job well done! Mikey!

I stopped into Forbidden Root on a Saturday around six. The was busy, but my group of three was able to pick from several available tables. We shared a happy hour appetizer, Ruben balls, and they were okay. I went with a Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was pretty good. My wife had a Ruben sandwich and said it was okay but a little fatty. The beers were decent, the service was good, and the place was clean. A solid 4.

Went last night (a Thursday) for drinks and an app. It was pretty busy from about 6:30 on where the bar area was full for a fun vibe but our service was still great! Attentive but didn't constantly bug you and respected the need for a little time to make decisions (without forgetting us). I got their cold brew martini and I could not recommend more! I love a good espresso martini and this was a great twist on that - creamy and cool, a good coffee flavor but not too strong and not too sweet. We also split the buratta which was delicious! Creamy with a great tomato spread and delicious bread. While I didn't personally order a beer I do appreciate their 5oz option to kind of create your own flight and try several of their specialty options! Overall would definitely recommend!

The food & service was pretty good. That said, surprisingly we got charged a $4 credit card transaction fee and was not informed in advance.

The server was amazing. We had great customer service. The cod sandwich and the Salmon sandwich was exceptional. We also loved the industrial decor.

We were stopping in Columbus on our way north and a friend recommended Forbidden Root so we gave it a shot. So glad we did! The service was timely and professional, wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was too notch, I had the ribeye sandwich and my husband had the Nashville hot chicken. Both were delicious. Our son had the smash burger and our daughter had ramen spiced Mac and cheese. Yummy. Topped off the night with hummingbird cake. Amazingly delicious! On our way back home after the holidays we plan to stop again.

Im really sad to write this review because I really hate to complain and was excited to try this place. Came here with my friend and we ordered three things: the duck and dumplings, the tuna poke, and the burrata. I hate to say that this was a very underwhelming meal. So much so, that we ended up saying something. The service was great and everything was fine about the restaurant but the duck and dumplings had weird cartilage and just overall not that great, the burrata tasted incredibly store bought and then it came out on a bed of lettuce that was soggy and gross. The tuna poke is really what sealed it for us. The entire dish was ice cold. The rice was hard, and the tuna just tasted sort of odd, and you really can't mess with raw fish. I hope this is just a fluke night since I've heard such great things. But can't say I'll be back anytime soon Edit: after I posted this I wanted to add some more details about the experience and change the rating. After we asked to have the tuna poke removed because the tuna was definitely not okay. The manager did say she would take the app off the bill. We thanked her for that and said everything else was fine. But then, she carried the plate around the restaurant for a good 5 minutes talking to different wait staff and we watched her stick her entire hand down her pants at one point while holding our food that we gave her. Just kinda gross to see I guess. After we left we both started to feel kind of nauseous and annoyed about the experience. I will say that neither of us are deathly ill or claiming food poisoning, but we both feel pretty unwell and sick after.

Beers were so good, loved the dour. Food was surprisingly delicious and service was impeccable. Got the bologna sandwich : Yum. Also got the wings, and the blue cheese was so yum too. Next day I tried the ribeye sandwich, which was surprisingly well seasoned and huge. Everyone loved the food and drinks. Service was hip and friendly, even bought a hat.

I've had my eye on trying this place since it opened but I don't hang around Easton much. Parking around here is interesting. There are parallel spots but there's actually a large parking lot by Beeline and RH Rooftop. You can also find parking garages easily too. We had made a reservation for 6 on a Friday. Tons of people were here! But it's LARGE. Super high ceilings and tons of tables everywhere. Outside and inside. There was also an upstairs but I'm not sure if there was seating. We ordered a few apps: brussel sprouts, cauliflower queso with chips, jalapeño and cheese bread, BBQ chips and hummus. It was all very delicious although the queso and chips were phenomenal! I would order that again! I also shared a kale salad with my sister, while my friends ordered the spinach salad, wings, meatloaf, and veggie burger. Everyone loved the food! I also got a beer flight. Unfortunately, you can't choose the beer but I did like some of the options. It's a cool hangout spot! Wouldn't mind returning!

Service was excellent. Food was fresh and prices were good. I wouldn't recommend for families with little kids as it is a brewery/bar with 2nd floor seating.

Wonderful bar and service! Highky recommend. stop by if you are passing through Columbus. you won't be disappointed

Everything was good. I did order the pork and sauerkraut balls but never got them. I don't know if the waitress forgot or what. Hopefully we didn't get charged for them. I'm unsure because I didn't pay and didn't get a chance to look at the bill. Most things here are your standard bar type foods, Sandwhiches, burgers, fries, beer etc. Nevertheless everything ordered was fresh, hot, and crispy. Solid spot.

The food is overpriced for the quality. Adding the old Easton markup. They also charge you a flat 3% of your meal for paying with a credit card which is wild. I have never seen that before. No interest in returning. P.S. driest carrot cake I have ever tasted. Threw it away after one bite.

FR is one of the best restaurants I have had when it comes to seasoning. The fries were average but the smash burger was expertly seasoned and delicious. The honey hot wings were to die for, and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich was no slouch either. Oddly I didn't try their beer and they are a brewery, so I guess that means a return trip is in order!

I had higher expectations for Forbidden Root but was not impressed by our experience here. We choose forbidden root to jump start my bridal shower weekend. I'll start by saying the service was extremely rushed, the server brought out incorrect drinks but didn't fix them just made it seem like we were supposed to be happy they even gave us a drink. I didn't find any of the beers to be extremely good or something I would want to come back to get again. As an appetizer we ordered the pork and sauerkraut ball, the lasagna dip and jalapeño cheese bread. The best thing I ate all night was the pork and sauerkraut balls. They were delicious and flavorful, I wish I had more. For dinner we ordered the beer braised pork shank and the duck and dumplings (which was the whole reason I chose this restaurant) it was good, reminded me of a ragu but it was lacking in flavor. Before we were even fully done eating the waitress was over there picking up our plates of food to clean the table. I just found this extremely rude and off putting. We finished off the meal with carrot cake which was okay but dry. Sadly, since they charge an automatic 21% tip for parties that big, I believe the waitress poorly served us on purpose. Overall, I would be hesitant to come here for a nice occasion ever and I don't think I would come back here for dinner. There are a lot of places in Columbus and normally you aren't treated with piss poor services.

Found this place while out shopping at Easton and have beena regular patron ever since. The seasonal drink menu always has something fun and fresh, the service is awesome and the food is top-notch. My favorite is the Duck dumplings, one of my favorite restaurant dishes anywhere.

Forbidden Root gives me the chic log cabin in Colorado vibes. The space is cool: Wood and black metal with pops of color. Their second floor seating is a great idea, seeing as the restaurant-and-brewery is smack in the heart of Easton, so I'm assuming they get mad business during the spring/summer months and at holiday shopping times of the year. The bar is central and the main feature. I liked how it was open to all sides. Our waiter, I forget his name, was cool. He picked up on our sarcasm and rolled with it. He checked in with us at all the right times, and did a good job of explaining a few of the dishes for us on the menu. I shared the Burrata small plate and FR Burger (comes with fries). The Burrata appetizer was good. The cheese ball itself wasn't anything special, but the tomato Arrabbiata jam getup was the star of the plate. The focaccia bread was denser than most, and had a wonderful subtle flare. Great FR Burger and THE. FRIES. Ohhhh those fries. Skinnier than, say, McDonald's but not shoestring; crispy edges and soft centers, my oh my. They paired perfectly with their signature burger. The Giardiniera mayo/bread and butter pickles were a primo pare for our nicely cooked medium-pink burger; would definitely recommend. FR has a cool outdoor patio space, and there's swings for patrons waiting to be seated. The many windows and lighting are a huge plus in my book, especially key during the Midwest winters, where seasonal depression is the name of the game.

The food was amazing. I went with a group of 9 and no one had a complaint. Our server was very nice, knowledgeable and prompt. The burger I had was awesome as well!

I left for a year and came back to a wonderful area at Easton having cropped up! This restaurant is large and inviting. I loved the tall ceilings and industrial-styled setting. It was so to make a reservation through the Yelp app and I was seated right away by a cheery staff member. FR has a great selection of drinks. I opted to try their heferweizen which was strawberry Basil flavored and very refreshing. I also tried a charcuterie plate and it was delicious! Everything was fresh and unique. For my main course, I went with the duck and dumplings. It was excellent and a perfect choice on a chilly night. Our waiter was awesome and very attentive. The prices were on point and we had an excellent time. I will definitely be adding FR to the favorites rotation!

Passing through Columbus and stopped at Easton for the night. Grabbed dinner with friends, several got the salmon sandwich, the trout and I had a baby spinach salad. Food and drinks were good, cool atmosphere of the place and staff was friendly. Stop by and check them out! Beer was light and crisp, perfect for a warm summer night.

Really good! Our whole family loved our food. Only complaint was apps came out then dinner immediately after. Food was outstanding. Husband and I split the Reuben. Had Brussels and hummus as apps. Huge portions. Kids had a burger and popcorn chicken. Make sure to get a side of the ranch. It was so good. Beers good too but small pours. We will go back. Highly recommend!

This was a nice restaurant to visit for the first time. The hostess was very nice seated us immediately. The waitress was informative and helpful . The duck with dumplings were amazing . The wings were tender falling off the bones one of the best wings I've had . I had a drink that was delicious it was a mule .