Gene's

Went here on a whim when I heard good things and has seats available. My server was great and very patient in describing some of the drinks and meals to figure out what I'd like. The food was PHENOMENAL, the bone in pork chop was cooked perfectly and the maple glaze on it was perfect. It went so well with the grits and collards under it. I finished it with the Privateer's Lounge cocktail and the sticky toffee pudding and it was a nice finish to the meal. I'll definitely be back here when they change their menu up again, and if you have something to celebrate this is a great place to do it!!

Lovely place but recommend NOT ordering that second bottle of wine or dessert, or spending time before the meal with cocktails! The food is excellent, as always, and the wait staff wonderful- we had Ivy- highly recommended. Food was spaced nicely with beautiful presentation and explanation. After two hours we were abruptly asked to leave by a manager as another party needed our table. We had to leave full glasses of wine and half our deserts on the table as they had just arrive a few minutes earlier. If we could do this evening again, we would skip the cocktails, skip the second bottle of wine and forgo the dessert and it would have been a perfect evening! Wonderful food and service!

This place is such a hidden gem. While it is on High Street, and in Old Dublin, it is down the street from the other restaurants and across the river from the loud Bridge Park. The window box flowers and outdoor seating are the perfect way to walk up to this quaint place. We ordered the melon/speck and the New York strip. The flavors of each dish were incredible. Having the staff explain everything on the dish as it was delivered was a great touch. For dessert we tried the black raspberry shortcake. The corn sorbet stole the show and was a great way to finish off the evening. Please check this place out but definitely get reservations. It is small but everything seems in its place.

One of the best restaurants in Columbus! Every time I go back it gets better and better. Every dish was outstanding last night. My favorites at the moment are the roasted leeks and the cavatelli pasta. Everything is fresh and seasonal. Can’t wait to go back!

Well… First off, this place is pretty charming just generally. Ambience is pretty good too - always a welcomed plus. It’s contemporary and chic. The staff are interesting and excited and committed. I went in the early months of its grand opening; so let’s hope the commitment is consistent. How’s the food? Totally excellent! I will only note that when we visited, we found the menu to be very simple ingredients that seemed to ask for impressions on nuances in our palette - rather a “kapow” of decadent tastes. It was in that way, slightly underwhelming. But the menu has changed since and I believe will continue to. Assuming they stick to the quality and presentation of their well prepared and fresh ingredients, then you have everything to look forward to. It’s small gems like this that I hope survive. If the management are listening then I would say. Take risks but also accommodate the classic palettes too. Isn’t balance everything after all? Dublin needs you. Thanks.

Took a risk and visited here for the first time for our 5 year wedding anniversary. We LOVED it. Inspiring seasonal dishes, vibrant fresh flavors and stunning plates. We were welcomed with sparkling wine to celebrate, and were amazed at the speedy service especially for a Friday night. Hunter our waiter was excellent and we adored the interior design. Can’t wait to come back! Favorites: the Crudo and the eggplant. Spectacular

What a great new place! The food was very fresh and tastefully done. The menu had fabulous choices that are different from most Columbus restaurants. My wife had the prawns with veggies. I had the pork loin which was cooked perfectly and juicy. We shared the chicken liver mousse toast and the compressed melon with Speck, they were both spectacular! For dessert, we had the sweet corn custard, a good semisweet choice. We highly suggest this restaurant.

I walked into Gene’s on a Tuesday night and sat at the bar. The space was cozy and its decor polished. Lively without being too noisy, the dinner crowd was a mix of small and large parties, more bustling than expected for a weekday evening, but in a good way. The hamachi crudo and sparkling wine couldn’t have been a better pair to start the meal. The chicken-fried mushroom—all the more as a gluten-free and vegan dish—blew me away. When I’m in Dublin again, I’ll be bringing my friends and colleagues to Gene’s. It was the whole package in atmosphere, quality of food and service, and in really having something for everyone.

Went to dinner at Gene's in Old Dublin last night. Can't reccomend it enough! Amazing experience. 6 of us shared a bunch of apps and all were fantastic (Oysters were the most popular). I had the pork loin for dinner. Cooked perfectly. Greens and grits were the perfect accompaniment. Service was on point and it is a charming restaurant with a cool vibe. Go there. Trust me.

Gene's is a very cute restaurant that's opened up on high street. The service is wonderful. The only hitch was that when we arrived at our reservation time it took them 20 mins to seat us, but they were very polite about it, so all good. The menu is ordered in terms of small, medium, and large plates and served family style. We shared their ricotta with toast (which I guess was like a small plate, but quite filling). The ricotta was good but the toast was too salty, which was unfortunate. We shared their pork chop for dinner, which was fabulous. Cooked perfectly and on a bed of salad with the most delicious dressing. Oh, and my wife really liked her cocktail as well. We are looking forward to returning!

Gene's 91 S High St, Dublin, OH 43017 https://www.dineatgenes.com/ For a distinctive culinary experience in Dublin, I highly recommend this exceptional, yet undiscovered, restaurant. Chicken-fried wild mushrooms, black-eyed peas, greens, sriracha glaze (VG + GF) Flannel Weather: Ginger, Orgeat, Lime, Cranberry

The food and service were both absolutely amazing! All of the staff were incredibly kind and knowledgeable! Every plate we tried was very well thought out, pretty much every bite was an "oh my god this is so good". The patio was super cozy and the inside looked very cute and intimate. I honestly don't think I can recommend this place enough!

Great vibes with clean lines and decor. The host is friendly and polite. This place is a hidden gem that invites you to get lost in good conversations and well curated cocktails. Each meal is prepared with technical precision and presentation. You can tell with each bite that the chef has prepared the meal with intention and love. None of it was too overbearing with flavor, just natural clean sparks of joy. I had the Pork Tenderloin and it was cooked to perfection. Not dry, not over sauced, just a hint of something more with each bite you take. My new favorite place in Dublin.

Lovely little neighborhood restaurant- delicious food with beautiful presentation; drinks were delicious; great service. Will definitely add to my list of great dining experiences.

Incredible service. Thanks George. Interesting food selection with incredible attention to detail. Cocktails are well thought out.

Found out about this gem of a restaurant while browsing list of best new restaurants of 2024. We had dinner there on a snowy January night and the experience was well worth the trip out on the snow. The cocktails we ordered were the Good Hearted Villain, Vieux Carre and a wonderful Syrah. We started our meal with oysters, and an order of the squash. For dinner we had the chicken fried mushrooms, bone-in pork chop and wrapped it up with chocolate mousse. Our server George was fun and had great suggestions. Thoroughly enjoyed Gene's and we will return.

Super cute restaurant in old Dublin! Recommend reservations. Will definitely be back. :)

Service was divine, treated like kings and queens! Food was fantastic but i was mind-blown by the chicken-fried wild mushrooms. The dish was vegetarian and gluten-free, not that i am either of these things, but it was enjoyed by all. Unlike any dish I've had in Columbus thus far. Bravo!

Amazing! Service was on point! Loved the atmosphere cocktails were delicious whipped ricotta and sourdough was a great starter The squash dish had amazing flavors. The eggplant was to die for! Will be back because just with those 3 dishes we were full so have to come back for more!

I had the beef tar tar with a nice bourbon old-fashion. For desert, the bar tender (Hunter) recommended the white chocolate panna cotta and a coffee. The environment was warm and very welcoming from the moment I walked in the door! Highly recommended.