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Chouette, Columbus, OH

Chouette

4.4
4.4
448 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Discover the charm of Chouette, a delightful French bistro nestled in the heart of Columbus. Named after the French word for "owl" or "cool," Chouette invites you into a warm and inviting space that beautifully resonates with historical significance.

Our bistro, housed in a storied building, seamlessly blends the allure of tradition with modern comfort, creating a unique dining experience. Join us at Chouette, where history and contemporary elegance come together to offer a truly memorable culinary experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Cross street
    Corner of High and Gay
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother’s Day Brunch

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mother’s Day, honor the women who inspire us with a morning made to feel special. Brunch at Chouette is a gesture of gratitude—an invitation to slow down, gather close, and share in something thoughtful and warm. Elegant, effortless, and full of heart, it’s the perfect way to celebrate maman. Brunch will be served on Sunday, May 11. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
    Mother’s Day Brunch Photo

What 448 people are saying

Chouette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chouette offers a vibrant ambiance reminiscent of a French bistro. Highlights include "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like the "bouillabaisse" and "duck confit." While some reviews mention room for improvement in service speed and noise levels, many guests praise the "wonderful" atmosphere and "friendly" staff.

448 Reviews
  1. Hayley VIP

    Columbus90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the finest dining experiences we’ve had in Columbus in a long time. Everything was delicious and so well prepared. A fabulous menu filled with so many enticing options it was difficult to choose. Highly recommend the escargot, steak frites and crème brûlée. The chicken with perfectly crispy skin with crayfish was tonight’s special and was indeed special. Highly recommended - we can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Brad

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit, and we'll definitely be back. Our food and service was perfect. Great experience, all around.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Brad, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second visit to Chouette. Your kind words about our food and service are greatly appreciated. We strive to provide an experience that's perfect for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for your third visit! Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Marisa VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, atmosphere! Potato encrusted salmon and Ratatouille, delicious!
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Marisa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, service, and atmosphere at Chouette. It's wonderful to know that our Ratatouille and Potato Encased Salmon hit the mark for you! Your kind words are a big encouragement to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals and memorable experiences!

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  4. Yajaira VIP

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was pretty bad, i usually never write reviews but it felt like too many things went wrong. As someone in the service industry I wanted to cut him some slack as I just got off work myself but felt like it would be noted when good or bad service happens. The server just took forever to greet us and while that never matters it was not even noted “I’ll be right with you” he just apologized a million times it was so awkward, then took forever to take our drinks orders, checking on tables next to us way more than us, asked us to check out the dessert but then forgot to give us the menu and was rushing us to order and asked to bring the bill before we even got the dessert then when the dessert got there just took the bill but we hadn’t even put the card in yet or taken a look so it felt like we were super rushed just so he could get the money and get cashed out to leave. Aside from that the food was great & so was the ambiance & the other server with an accent he was wonderful he brought us all our food and drinks.
    ChouetteResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Yajaira. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and ambiance at Chouette. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our service. It's not typical of our standards and we'll address this issue promptly. We're always striving to provide a seamless experience for our guests and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your understanding and hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Valette

    Columbus1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great place. Good food. Excellent service, but a lot of the tables are pretty squished together especially near the stairs.
    ChouetteResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Valette, Thank you for your feedback on your experience at Chouette. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We do apologize if the seating arrangement caused discomfort. We appreciate your input and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  6. Jamie

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was great but the steak. More seasonings/flavor needed beyond the butter
    ChouetteResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Jamie, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Chouette! We appreciate your feedback and are glad that our service and food met your expectations. We're always looking to improve and your suggestion about the steak seasoning/flavor is certainly taken into consideration. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Brett

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had an amazing time at Chouette! Everything was great. The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We can’t say enough good things. We will definitely be back. Thank you for such a great time!
    ChouetteResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Brett! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had an amazing time at Chouette. It's great to know that you enjoyed our food and service. Your kind words are a big motivation for us. We're looking forward to your next visit. See you soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lance VIP

    Columbus16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch experience with good friends. Enjoyed the wine selection
    ChouetteResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Lance, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent brunch experience with your friends at Chouette and enjoyed our wine selection. We always strive to provide good food and service to our guests, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back soon. Best, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Sarah VIP

    Columbus8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Truly wanted to love this but have to agree with the others who were very disappointed by the quality and the service - there are so many exceptional places in the city that easily justify this price point or offer a better value and experience. Our server did not know anything about any item in the menu, couldn’t provide any recommendations, and generally seemed uninterested and uninformed. This, coupled with how subpar the food was, left us unsatisfied and disappointed - our steak frites was ordered medium rare and came out raw with soggy fries, and the truffle lobster pasta came out barely warm, with 3-4 tiny lobster pieces and no truffle flavor - for $70 and $50 each, we just expected better, and to spend $300 on dinner, the food and drink should be delicious. It’s a cool vibe, but be warned that you’ll grossly overpay for just that.
    ChouetteResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Sarah, We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Chouette. We always aim to deliver a great experience and it's clear we fell short this time. We apologize for the lack of knowledge and interest from our server and the quality of food. We're also sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with your steak frites and lobster pasta. We take your feedback seriously and will address these issues. We hope you'll give us another chance to turn your experience around. Best, The Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Cameron

    Cincinnati1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very tasty. Unfortunately, we were there when it was quite busy and several items we ordered never came, including salads, a side and a cheese plate. We all alerted the server that items were missing and she said she would have them brought to the table, but they never came…. And it was very difficult to get her attention. When we asked for the bill, we politely reminded the server not to include those items since they had never been delivered - the bill came and two of the items were still on it. The food we did have was delicious but for the price point, the service needs to be far better. 
    ChouetteResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Cameron, We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your visit. We understand that waiting for missing items can be frustrating, and we apologize for the delay in service. We also acknowledge your comments about our pricing. We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience and we're sorry that we fell short in your eyes. We will take your feedback into consideration as we continuously work to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, Chouette Management Team

    1 person found this helpful

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chouette

66 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of High and Gay
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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