Little West Tavern

The ambiance of this restaurant is impressive from the moment you walk in. A massive open fire-pit kitchen dominates the space, and from most seats you can watch your meal being prepared. The chefs don’t just cook, they perform. Every movement feels intentional, almost theatrical. Despite the cost, we decided to lean fully into what this restaurant is known for: the grilled meats, strip steaks for me and salmon for my wife’s birthday. You can order sandwiches , but let’s be honest, the grilled meats are the feature here, so why order anything else? One of the most memorable moments was watching the chef pull a plank of wood from the fire pit with massive tongs, wave it through the air until the flames died down and it was left glowing, then place it on a plate and set a salmon steak directly on top. It was mesmerizing. I’ll admit, I don’t always love steak, so while I enjoyed the spectacle, my expectations were tempered. Then the food arrived, and everything changed. The cheddar biscuits came out first and were excellent. The sides were delicious. Then the steak arrived, cooked to absolute perfection. It was easily one of the best steaks I’ve ever had, tender, flavorful, and expertly prepared. This is the kind of dining experience I’d expect to find in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, yet it’s right here in downtown Columbus. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates great ambiance paired with truly outstanding food.

Loved the atmosphere, the service, and the drinks. Was significantly disappointed by the food. We got the eggplant fries, biscuits, and chicken sandwich. They were mostly cooked well but lacked great seasoning. For the price, I would expect at least one good flavored dish. This restaurant has great potential!

The food was amazing! If you go be sure to try their Mac n cheese, it was phenomenal. I’d venture to say it was the best steak I’ve ever had at a restaurant as well. It was a little pricey but once we tasted the food, well worth it 🤌🏻 the drinks were also top notch.

Megan with Offline - A lovely place for Sunday lunch! Tortilla soup and Mac and cheese were excellent, as was the burger and salad. And the vanilla banana cheesecake is next level - everything exceeded expectations! And they even put is right by a TV to watch the CFP selection show!

What a fantastic experience as our first time dining here on Thursday night! As soon as we walking in we were greeted by the cutest hostess! Our server Ben was the sweetest soul, the food was incredible! Beautiful open kitchen with a gorgeous fire wood grill! Erica the manager came over to welcome us as this was our first time in and we live in the area. She gave us a bottle of rosé on the house! Such kind folks here! That alone these days, you know but the food was excellent! The wings perfection, scallop ceviche fresh and perfectly seasoned! We got the ribeye and Brussels and the grits! Exceptional! Drinks were beyond divine! Highly recommend! My favorite dine out experience in ages! I will be a regular now for sure and bring family and friends when they are in town! Well done Little West Tavern! You stole my heart! Love Amy 🫶🏻🥰🥹🙏🏼

Was so looking forward based on reviews, but left very disappointed. 1st off, the bar staff (the 2 males) had zero personality and even worse service. It was not busy at the bar, but they came over only a few times to check on us and never offered my friend a water glass, put a bottle close to us and never even said it was a bottle of water to refill my water glass. When I asked the bartender if he could recommend a tequila to put in their vigin margarita on the manu, he says sure and walked away. Im like where are you going? You didnt give me a recommendation. He said he was just gonna put such n such tequila in there. What?! Without telling me. I asked for a recommendation, which requires a verbal response. Horrible service! My 2 small basic margaritas that he said was made with middle of the road tequila were way over priced. $18 each. My friend's eggplant fries were just loaded with breading and grease and super underwhelming. My shrimp avocado salad was so small most average people would have left hungry. Im tiny so it was enough, but usually I have left overs. And for $20!. 2 margaritas and a tiny salad came to $71!. And the service was horrible. Sure the place itself has a cool look, but I'd never go back. I would however go to hang out in the hotel connected bar area and lobby. That looked way more inviting.

We popped into Little West Tavern hoping for a solid meal and left with full bellies, mixed opinions, and one fly-related trauma. The food rundown: 🥩 Prime rib – Absolutely nailed it. Tender, flavorful, cooked just right. No notes. 🍞 Biscuits – I thought they were meh; my wife loved them. Marriage is about compromise. 🍗 Chicken wings – These were the letdown of the night. Promised buffalo, delivered… plain confusion. Not a hint of heat or tang. 🧀 Mac & Cheese – Good on its own, but they added a salsa verde twist that felt like a culinary identity crisis. Some things just shouldn’t date. 🍸 Gin house cocktail – Purple, classy, and genuinely delicious. Felt like drinking a fancy potion in a good way. Service? Excellent. Servers were attentive, kind, and on top of everything. No complaints there. Atmosphere? Now here’s where things got dicey. It’s an open-concept space — half indoor, half outdoor. Sounds lovely until a fly lands in your wife’s eye while another one joins your mac & cheese like it’s invited to dinner. Also, it was HOT. Like sticky, “is the air sweating?” hot. Even though we were technically inside, the open wall design made the whole place feel like a sunroom at high noon in July. If I wanted to sweat while eating, I’d go to a sauna with snacks. Overall: The food had some highs (prime rib, cocktail), some lows (wings, flies), and the setting was charming in theory but needed more temperature control and less bug traffic. Final rating: 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 because Yelp won’t let me do halves — but let’s just say, if they close those big doors on hot days, I’d bump it to a solid 4.

We were visiting from out of state. We went out for a late dinner and found this spot. After checking out the menu, we weren't sure we were going to stay because we wanted something simple and everything seemed extravagant. It was late in the evening, so we opted for salads thinking we'd just get a regular salad like every other restaurant. Nope!! We got these extravagant salads that were the best salads we've ever had!! The presentation was completely different and they were delicious!! 😋 We'll definitely be back when we visit again!! Our waitress, Karen, was a delight. She had a great sense of humor and she took great care of us.😊

Gorgeous bar and excellent food. We stopped by with friends and our terrific server, Bayley, gave us great recommendations to split several things, tapas style. We had the wedge salad, brussel sprouts, charred shisito peppers, the baked mac-n-cheese and the drop biscuits. Everything was delicious with such wonderful unique flavors. Bayley provided such great service and told us about the hotel, coffee shop and other events happening in the area. Next time we are back in town, we will make it a point to stay at the hotel and visit Little West Tavern again!

The food was delicious but the Service was a very nice experience , the people was so nice and friendly.

What a great find this was! I was in Columbus and out with a friend and we stopped in for dinner. The atmosphere was great and the food was top notch. We also have to say that the best part of our great experience was our server Karen. Karen knew we were celebrating and suggested perfect drinks and also had great suggestions for dinner and followed that up with a suggestion to spilt dessert. She clearly knew the menu, asked about our preferences and had several suggestions, all which were spot on. Karen is full of energy, funny and was a lot of fun to have at our table. Her personality and concern made her feel like a long lost friend which made for a perfect night! if you go, which I suggest you do, ask for Karen to serve you! I will be back next time I am in town! Memorable evening!

Little West Tavern is like the cool, well-dressed cousin who somehow pulls off being classy without being pretentious. Tucked into a boutique hotel, it nails that upscale-tavern vibe ... rich woods, flattering lighting, music you actually want to hear, and a room that feels both laid-back and "you could close a million-dollar deal here." The service? Spot-on. The food? Let's just say, from the steaks to desserts, salads to soup to apps to the lone hamburger on the menu (which deserves its own fan club), every bite was on the "very good" to "are-we-sure-this-isn't-a-steakhouse?" spectrum. Flavor layering is thoughtful without being fussy, and the side dishes are the kind of unique, chef-driven creations that make you feel smug for finding this place. And now, the comic relief: my guest simply wanted a few crackers for his excellent wedge salad (bacon!). Not a steak upgrade. Not truffle oil. Just humble crackers, the kind your grandma kept in a tin next to the sewing kit. Little West didn't have them. At all. Instead, after he finished they brought him a bowl of tortilla chips... and almost charged for them. That's right -- the world's first $5.00 cracker substitute. But hey, he got to experience "Tex-Mex meets Wedge salad" in a way no human has before, and now it's our new inside joke. All in all, this place is a Columbus gem. Whether you're here for a steak, that singular hamburger, or to see what side dish the chef dreams up next, you're in for a treat. Just bring your own crackers... or a friend willing to pay extra for chips. And while Leaha wasn't here tonight her beautiful twin GM was and she was on top of everything! This is one well run place.

Always a nice time. Limited menu, good environment, nice cocktails, nice wine selection. Our server was not great. Next time I hope better.

My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful lunch at the Little West Tavern! We knew it was going to be great when we called ahead to make sure they were open for the Fourth of July and Erica answered the phone and was absolutely tickled to know we were on our way from a protest to have lunch. When we arrived, she had already told our waitress, Nichole, and she welcomed us like we were lifelong friends! The recommendation she made, the avocado and shrimp salad, was perfect on a hot summer day. We added the scrumptious macaroni and cheese because we wanted some comfort food, and it was phenomenal! The atmosphere of this cute little restaurant and bar was warm and inviting, and we will absolutely be back. And for the record, Nichole was one of the best servers I've ever had, and I can only hope everybody that goes gets a chance to enjoy her warmth, humor, and graciousness!

What a fun place. Great happy hour. The smash burger was delicious! We checked out the roof top bar called the brass eye. A bit too cold to sit outside but the bar area at the rooftop was cozy. They also have a little Santa pop up bar downstairs. I believe it's recommended to have reservations tiff the Santa bar. Have fun!!

This was my first time at Little West Tavern and it won't be my last. The coziness of room with fire/hearth just added to the experience. Our server Karen did an excellent job and her drink and food recommendations were spot on. I had the skirt steak and Brussel sprouts and my friend had the salmon. Both were prepared over the fire and the flavors were so good. I'll definitely be back.

Such a great spot! Prices are pretty high, but you get what you pay for. Service was amazing. The western vibe was cozy and warm. Everyone in our party loved their food. After we left, I did catch that the Riesling was priced at $14 on the menu, but we were charged $20 for it.

Service was fantastic & fast! Food was very good. Loved the fact that it was warm enough to have the "garage door" style door/windows open.

Since I'm not in Franklinton very often, I took the chance to check out Little West Tavern for (614) Restaurant Week with a friend. There's quite a bit of metered parking around the restaurant (via Columbus Park Mobile app); there's also garage parking. Inside seating isn't huge. This restaurant is on the ground floor of a hotel - to the left when you walk in - and separated by a wall and door for noise control I'm assuming. Walk across the open lobby to the other side of the space, and there's the hotels coffee bar/breakfast area. The restaurant part has a front outdoor patio with large open-air windows for indoor/outdoor seating to the main bar inside. Our server gal was very nice. She gave us time to decide on drinks, and gave her honest opinion about a few entrees I was questioning. It was (614)'s winter Restaurant Week, you can see in my pic the only choice was the entree, and I went with their Lamb Cassoulet. Excellent house salad! The toppings paired well, and the jalapeño dressing had a spicy pop to it that tied it all together. I wasn't impressed with my cassoulet at all, most all of it went home for leftovers. I was really bummed in the seasoning dept; there were literally no flavors to pull out. Even the lamb sausage was super bland. White beans are known to not have much of a distinctive flavoring solo, so I expected them to get spiced/seasonings too, but they didn't. My winter citrus tart was good. The graham cracker crust was maybe a tad bit too compacted and hardened. Overall tho, a somewhat redeemer to end the meal.

$26 burger sounds be all that needs to be said. $15/$20 for a signature drink, about $15 for a non alcoholic drink. For a place that serves reheated sysco food this is highway robbery.

Little West Tavern is a MUST try! It's located right outside COSI and is the perfect dinner spot. My fiancé and I noticed the open bar outside and had to grab a seat. We got a seat right at the bar our server greeted immediately. Karen was a phenomenal waitress and gave us all the details! Happy hour is every single day of the week Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM. We we're also told that happy hour runs all day Sunday, but only at the bar. (Menu is shown) . The food came out super quick and was very very delicious. The portion sizes were priced appropriately and so were the drinks. I got myself a Tavern old-fashioned and my fisnce got the firing squad. Not only are they a bar, but it is connected to the hotel (the Junto) and the rooftop bar (brass eye). Literally the perfect spot for downtown date nights & going out of town adventures.

I have been here a few times with colleagues, and we always have a great experience. The service is great - management does a round to make sure everyone is doing well & the service is as expected. You can see the chef cooking open fire, the portions are good sizes, and there are options for various diets. I had the rotisserie chicken this time, and it was cooked perfectly. It was a lot of food for me at the time, so I took some home & they made great leftovers. The biscuits are also a must! It's pretty dark and moody/woodsy ambiance.

Amazing as always. Great to always see Alex behind the bar pouring perfectly balanced cocktails. I should stop raving about this place it's getting too crowded for us!

Yummy yummy in my tummy Stopped here before my day at Cosi since it's right across the street. & i just have to say that This salad was so good ! I ordered the house salad and i would def order it again w extra peppers. The size was huge ! I didn't finish it w how large it was. Though the price was a little higher than what i would like to pay for a salad the food, service, and restaurant itself makes up for it. Our server was so sweet and made our visit a good one. With my salad i ordered a N.A. bev (lime in the coconut) which was soooo bomb. 10/10 recommend.

We are at the little west tavern while staying at the junto for a night in Columbus Ohio. It was connected to the hotel and we sat at the bar that night. We had drinks and food that night and our drinks were great. We got the tavern burger and sashito peppers. The sashito peppers were great and had a great sauce drizzled over the peppers that made it delicious. The tavern burger wasn't that great in my eye. It was a little dry and was plain that didn't differentiate itself from other burgers I have had. The service was great though.

This place is cute, and the food is decent. Their pepper appetizer is really good and for an entree I had the chicken sandwich. It was huge, juicy and pretty good. Oh I also had their bread appetizer which was probably the best part! The only thing I don't like is they only seat you if the entire party is there. I was with 5 other people who were all late, so I stood there for 15 minutes waiting on them. Could have had a cocktail in that time, ha! All in all I'll come back. I've already been a couple of times.

My family and I went here the other week and were so impressed that I had to share this review. This beautiful modern vintage restaurant is located at the Junto hotel. The restaurant itself was gorgeous with top notch staff and service and even better food. When I tell you that I ate the entire bowl of loaded fries myself and half of my mom's sandwich in addition to my shrimp, that should tell you how great the food is. If you love a good sandwich, the chicken sandwich is a MUST. I think the sauce was a chipotle sauce and it might be the best sandwich I have eaten in Columbus. This spot is perfect for a date night, friend's gathering, or family dinner. From great cocktails to delicious food, you can't go wrong!

SUPER cute establishment! Glad we're hitting up all the fun spots at this hotel. Reservation on a holiday and sat at the bar. Queso and chorizo dip for an app and another one that's basically a cheese dump on top of amazing fries and spices! YAS please and thank you! I threw back glasses of cab while my husband had wine and a couple of mix cocktails created by the bartender himself. So good! The host was a gem so professional and friendly. Definitely this bar is the top of our list at the El Junto property. We'll be back to check out all others including Maudine's the coffee house. I swear I'm going to pack up my laptop and drive across town to do work here in the lobby with multiple charging stations and grab me a cup of joe here. The valet guy was super nice and we were ubering. Still - very professional and had a nice personality asking about our visit when we were killing time for our driver. He didn't have to but still provided a nice experience and that was very much appreciated. Great experience.

Service was good. Not busy at all. Food was tasty. Had the garlic wings, crispy outer skin and tender inside meat. Queso Chorizo was ok, cheese was not quite all melted, so that was disappointing. Washed it down with cider on tap.

I recently had dinner with friends at Little West. When I arrived to the bar, I waited about 5-10 minutes before asking bartender who was drying glasses if he could please take my order. They were not busy. When it was time to cash out, after holding a credit card up for 5 minutes we had to call to someone to help us pay. Then on to dinner. The waiter was slow and seemed annoyed by our presence. He did not refill water. My dinner consisted of four leaves of romaine and overcooked salmon with indiscernible dressing. We were not asked if we wanted dessert. There was no vegetarian entree for my friend and the description of her shrimp dish did not explain it would be somewhat spicy. I was disappointed.

First time coming to Little West Tavern and I was pleasantly surprised! I love what the City has done with Franklinton to date. Plenty of parking on the street with a parking garage a block away. The food here was outstanding! I came hungry and left full. Everything here is tasty. The wine selection is fantastic. Service was quick and paid close attention to detail. I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant. I ordered the burger and was very impressed. I imagine you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I will surely be back!

This is a beautiful bar/restaurant on the ground floor of the Junto Hotel. I parked on the street at a meter, but it was only for the last hour & a half of the required time. I met Gwen W for dinner and we both wanted the Restaurant Week menu choices. I had a lovely cocktail, the Gold Rush. I selected the House Salad, which was delicious; the jalapeno vinaigrette was not too spicy. The Chicken Under a Brick was a nice portion of chicken atop sourdough, and whipped potatoes. My dessert was a Winter Citrus Tart. My meal could not have been better. Our server was very sweet. I would love to return for a meal and to sit at the cozy bar.

Located inside the Junto, we stopped in after a visit to Cosi. Their lunch menu is a little limited but we were still able to find something everyone could enjoy. We ordered the crispy wings, Brussel sprouts, Mac and cheese and the biscuits. The biscuits and the wings were our favorite. Cooked well with good flavors. The only issue we had is that a member of our party ordered a cocktail and they substituted the alcohol because they were out of what was ordered without asking. Other than that we had a good visit.

This is a little restaurant attached to the hotel The Junto and the coffee shop Maudine's. This place was AMAZING. We went just because we were leaving Maudine's and got the Tavern Burger and the Chicken Sandwich. The burger was probably th 2nd best burger I've ever had in my entire life. It was OUTSTANDING. The Chicken Sandwich was also delicious, better than most I've ever had. Our waiter was pretty chill and friendly. He was going with the flow and split the food and the check without us asking for either - which was our plan anyways. I think about this burger pretty regularly. 4.7/5.

My daughter and I had dinner here last week and sat out on the patio. It was a beautiful evening . First time here and plan to go back sometime . Our waitress Nicole' was friendly and very helpful . We had the smoked oysters but for 18.00 dollars wasn't worth it . There was five oysters with hardly anything in them . The only taste you got was from the spice on them which was good but there was only a tiny tiny piece of oyster in the shell . So this was disappointing . I have had oysters many times and there is always a good size oysters in the shell . Other then that we had the quail which was very good and differently would order again . After dinner we went Thu the hotel and up to the roof top . We didn't have much time as we had somewhere to go . But it was beautiful up there, the seating area and the fire places were very nice . Want to go back when we have more time .

My rating is combined for both happy hour and dinner at a different time at Little West Tavern in The Junto Hotel. The bar is beautiful - like an upscale western saloon with a double-sided bar that opens to a patio facing COSI. The bar and restaurant became quite busy, but the service was still pretty good. The full dinner menu is available at the bar and LWT is now open for lunch and will be starting breakfast service soon too. It's the hotel's main dining room, but has street level entrances for non-hotel guests. Now about the food at Little West Tavern... it's a pricy (especially the drinks!), meat-heavy menu and nearly every dish needed more seasoning. That said, the restaurant is a beautiful space with an open wood fired hearth and lovely patio. We were seated at a regular table, but there are a few seats around the chef's counter, which we would try to get next time. We wanted to see how they did non-meat dishes so we ordered the ceviche for starters along with the cheddar biscuits. The biscuits were great (but still not as good as third and Hollywood's). The ceviche was super fresh, but even with the chili crisp, it still needed something more - salt at a minimum. We decided to do a surf and turf for dinner and ordered the steak Diane and ember roasted prawns- both grilled masterfully, but again lacking seasoning, even the Diane sauce. And I thought it a little odd that the shrimp came out without any additional garnishes or small side of greens. The a la carte sides are definitely shareable, so we got brown butter mashed potatoes, which were tasty, but I couldn't find the brown butter. The Brussels sprouts, however, were the standout dish of the night. The other thing we noticed was no salt and pepper shakers on the tables. I would've definitely used them, which might've made flavors pop a little more. I've read the same criticisms on other review sites, but once they get their seasoning act together, LWT will be a solid dinner option, especially for meat lovers. I still plan to go back for lunch sometime and check out the $22 burger. For as busy as they were, the service was attentive and good. We'll come back to try the poutine window another time.

I made a reservation at 6:45 PM for 2. We were sat next to the bar. Me and my wife sat without being spoken to by our waitress/waitor for 15 mins. No greeting like" Hi i'm sorry we are busy i'll be right with you". I expected more from a place serving $15 craft coctails.

This restaurant has a perfect ambience, good food and great employees!!! My husband and I really enjoyed our time and were very impressed with our waitress, Karen! She was a delight :)

Beware of fraudulent charges. While I am sympathetic to wait staff and their lack of equitable wages, it seems to me that the establishments that employ them should pay to support equitable wages!! Wow--how convenient to blame the patrons and expect us to bear the cost. And, charging a fee for using a debit card and claiming the fee is due to credit card use is fraudulent and illegal. And more comical is that the math does not math. My fee for CSC ( equitable wages) was 2.50% yet it was lower (0.88 cents) than the 2.25% ($1.10) applied to the CCFR fee --the credit card fee! Again, I used a debit card. I heard that a 'safety fee ' is coming to the Short North.

Absolutely AMAZING restaurant! I cannot say enough good things. I called yesterday to make a reservation for three people and that ended up changing my reservation for four. Michael is very helpful and knowledgeable about the restaurant and I appreciate him getting us a table at the rooftop bar after. The restaurant is decorated, absolutely gorgeous, and every single dish that we got was beyond expectations. There were four of us, and we ordered three appetizers to split. I highly recommend the biscuits. They are cheddar scallion and delicious. The ceviche is also a great pick. For my main entrée, I got the Smoked Chicken Sandwich. The sandwich has Sourdough, Avocado, Salsa Verde. It was AMAZING! I also got a bite of the salmon and wagyu steak! I really don't think any item on the menu you can go wrong with. Everything was delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try more entrees.

I come to Columbus a few times a year for business and can't believe it took me so long to find this place? Great ambiance, food, and service. Definitely order something from the wood grill....anything! Also, ask for Karen as your server! She's incredible and will definitely take care of you!

We came on opening night, so had to have a little grace for the staff. The place was mildly busy and we could tell the staff was doing their best to keep up. Here are our takeaways: Pros: - very cute interior that was on brand with the story they were telling. They played country music and the place smelled of apple wood coming from the smoker in the back area. Vibe was on point! - the menu was fun and cohesive. It made the dining experience exciting and hard to choose what to order. - the staff was attentive and tried their best of keep up with the amount of people. Nikki was our server. Cons: - the food was expensive! And not just a little over priced, my old fashioned that was basically straight bourbon was $22! My wife had to send her drink, Mr Dexter, back since it tasted light just straight salt water in a glass. Seemed to be inconsistency behind the bar this evening. Also, the stemware was basic for what they were trying to go for, basic bar glassware nothing special. - the food was under seasoned. My country fried steak was okay, just lacked depth of flavor. The shrimp were pretty good though, just not exactly a meal in my books since it was just the shrimp. - weird minor thing, but the tap water was warm, kinda freaked me out. Overall, would say this isn't on the top of our list to come back, mainly being because the food felt over priced for being what it was. Fun concept, just not executed to the standard we were expecting.

I would give this restaurant a 5 for ambience. Wait staff has always been super nice. 3 stars for the soup though because if you order a bowl, you get a half bowl of the soup with a heaping mound of tortilla strips. See pic. It literally ruins the soup and it's $11. A few strips or a small hand full; fine. Not the amount indicated on the plate in the pic. I have had the hanger steak and the filet here. Both were good. Pricey but it's hotel prices so sort of expected those are a 4-5 stars. I also ordered the molten lava cake and it was still frozen in the middle. Didn't realize until I got to my room but that and the ice cream was still good. Overall this restaurant is a 3.5 stars. When you are paying these prices, the rest of your food should be excellent.

Just randomly ate here on Mother's Day before we took the kids to COSI. We will be here for lunch every time! It is so nice and the vibe is chill while also being trendy. We got a nice spot on the patio on a beautiful day. Food was fresh and really good. The kids wanted a side of fruit to share and I expected a bowl of the typical honeydew and a couple grapes with one piece of pineapple. This was a big bowl of fresh berries, the person that brought it out apologized for the wait because he was arranging it in a nice design using the sliced strawberries. Kids loved it! Our waitress was great and we thought we were splurging on this meal but we feed all 5 of us for under $100. Which for the quality is not easy to do these days! Will be back!

Little West Tavern is very trendy with a southwest flair. It's located next to the Junto hotel, so guests probably account for most of the patronage. My wife and I both felt the food here left a lot to be desired, especially for the premium prices that we paid. On our visit, my wife ordered the chile relleno, which was disappointing. It was served with grits and she thought it was very bland. I had half of the brick chicken - which is bone-in chicken, slightly charred, and served with two slices of ciabatta and verde sauce. The chicken wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. There wasn't enough salsa verde served with it for starters. Also, the chicken was placed on top of the bread, leaving it soggy and quite frankly, a little gross. The beer at Little West is about two dollars more per glass than what you'd pay at your standard restaurant, which was another let down. I ordered a Paloma as well - which is a mezcal/tequila drink served in a clay cup. That alone was $16. The restaurant itself is cozy and comfortable, but this doesn't make up for the sub-par meals and the overpriced drinks.

This place is one of my favorites because it has great views and as part of a new hotel. The service is always fantastic. You can choose to sit and dine in or at the bar and even sit on the bar in the outside patio if seasonally available. The flare of the food is more of a rustic, almost western feel. But is very approachable and comfort. I would really recommend that you check out their salmon or any salad that they have to offer. If you are into wings or crispy, wings are great and I would try a cocktail have no proof cocktail as well. It's worth the time and the money and the ambience is pretty great. Service is always been top-notch. You will see servers helping each other. You can ask anyone for assistance and no one will ever tell you. I'll go get your server. They just take care of it for you.

One of the best burgers in Columbus. Also really enjoyed the crispy wings. Great spot for lunch.

We love the LWT! If you hate great service food and surroundings- stay away from LWT! Callie, Brian and Alex are all inviting and professional. The food is on point- the wings are crispy and plump, tortilla soup has rich broth and generous chucks of chicken, tavern burger is cooked on open flame a handful! So many options. Highly recommend. Todd & Wendi

LOVELY SPOT with YUMMY FOOD! My partner and I are staying at the Junto Hotel, and the LWT is right next door so we tried it for lunch. It was great, and our server (Jackie) was friendly and attentive. We had the cheddar scallion biscuits with honey butter as an appetizer. WOW, so good! My husband had their tavern burger with French fries. The burger was cooked at well and arrived at medium temp as requested. The French fries were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. As for myself, I tried the harvest rigatoni -- penne pasta with kale, green peas, corn, lemon zest, and pine nuts. I think they also squeezed some fresh lemon juice on top and sprinkled a little Parmesan cheese. It was refreshing and filling too, but I did not feel stuffed. We sat outside and the place itself has an indoor/outdoor set up. The bar was arranged to be open to the outside, and there was also a brick fire oven where you could see the chef cook as well. All in all, it was a nice time. I'd go back! :)

My friend and I came here after the Jazz and Ribs fest hoping to get some good food after the lines were hours long at the fest. We started with the Cesar salad and shishito peppers. Those were both amazing and i would go back simple for those items. I also ordered their quail dish excited to try something new that sounded delicious. Unfortunately, the quail dish that I was served was completely raw and we had to send it back. The waitress was very kind and apologetic about the situation. They removed it from our bill and then remade the dish. I was a little turned off and didn't really eat much after but what I will say is what I had to try was very delicious and tasty. I hope to one day come back and have a different experience because I do feel like the food here is likely very good. It seemed like the kitchen was having issues that night as the people next to us had issues with their orders as well

Karen was AMAZIN!!!! great recommendation, great energy, great vibe! the food is so good definitely get the brussel sprouts or meatballs. if you get the chance REQUEST KARENS SERVICE!!!! Will be back I miss you already Karen.

Food and drinks were INCREDIBLE and our server Karen was SO nice and funny I literally wanted to take her home with me. Definitely want to come back!!

Food was amazing. Little on the high expense but worth it. Portions were very large. The waitress really pushed sides and appetizers , more push than ive ever seen. Atmosphere really nice. I would not have picked at first but definitely going back.

Great service and food. Ambiance is nice. Restaurant is dark but not too dark. Has a cozy feel. The wood stove is so nice to look at and listen to. We got the tomahawk steak which was cooked medium rare for us and was so delicious! Would highly recommend although it does take about an hour to cook.

Amazing food and service. Really enjoyed the bar atmosphere and the bar tender with the pony tail was hard on the eyes ‍ will be back!!

Came here for our engagement anniversary after getting engaged at Junto last year. Our server (Erica) was great, but we were underwhelmed by several other factors. We sat on the patio and split a cocktail (Coal Miner's Daughter), which was tasty, then ordered the 12oz NY strip and fries to share, medium rare. The steak came out quite overcooked -- medium -- and the texture was oddly grainy. The fries looked like standard Kroger fries, but...for $14. The manager checked in on us and we mentioned the steak issue, and he said they'd comp the dessert. So, for dessert we split a banana vanilla cheesecake, but didn't love it. The caramel popcorn had so much kernel it was almost inedible. But aside from the food, the ambiance was awful. We sat on the patio, and when our food came we were immediately besieged by a cloud of gnats that never went away. Also, there was a live band that started playing on the nearby lawn, which competed with the music blaring in the restaurant. So amid the so-so food, the gnats, and the cacophony, it's not a place we need to return to...

It was our first time coming here and we were excited to try it and see the beautiful bar and eat the yummy foods. The available 0arking seemed to be street parking or valet. The restaurant was lively, festive, and fun. The flame grill in the back was a cool sight! We booked a reservation and was shown to our seats pretty quickly. We got the Full Chicken Under a Brick, which comes on top of bread. The chicken itself was juicy, not dry, and the sauce was an herby garlic sauce. The chicken itself wasn't seasoned as well but it was a well made chicken and I really liked the pickled radish on top. The bread was very good, crispy and airy. The Crispy Wings were delicious. They were seasoned pretty well, juicy, and I enjoyed the sauce that it came with. The sauce was tangy, spicy, and paired well with the crisp of the wings. The Smoked Chicken Sandwich was good, but also lacked a bit of something. The bread was crispy and airy. Overall, I would say it was also a well made dish. My favorite dish was the Garlic Loaded Fries. They were crispy, salty, garlicy, and made very well. I think the fries were probably my favorite dish. I also ordered the Firing Squad drink. The hibiscus drew me in, but the drink was a bit too strong with alcohol. Not a bad thing if you don't mind. I did enjoy the little surprise of what I think was cinnamon that it had, it was a good drink! Our server was fantastic and attentive. We were taken care of and our server made sure to explain the menu and also refilled our water often. All staff we encountered were nice and so kind! Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and restaurant. I think the food was good, but I would say something was missing from each dish. I think overall, I would come back and try other dishes and drinks. It is a bit expensive for each course, but I think it's a good experience and there's also a bar upstairs and cafe next door to go to too.