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FR is a brewery with a Chef driven restaurant. - Forbidden Root Columbus, Columbus, OH

Forbidden Root Columbus

4.3
4.3
48 Reviews
$30 and under
Brewery
4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
At Forbidden Root, we value the way great beer creates pleasure. We also love how beer builds community, whether we're sitting sitting at the table with family or with newfound friends in a community environment. Through both our beers and brewpubs we envelop our guests in a rich multisensory experience through the textures, flavors, and visual sparkle of our beer, food, and environment.
Located in The Yard at Easton, we feature creative cuisine from Executive Chef Paul Yow and imaginative brews from Masterbrewer Nick Gabriel. Join us for one of Paul's signature dishes, The Duck & Dumplings, or perhaps a crowd favorite Strawberry Basil Hefewleizen, in our warm and open atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (614) 414-6127
  • Website
    https://www.forbiddenroot.com/columbus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Yow
  • Location
    4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Cross street
    Steltzer Road and Worth Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

    $15.00 - $45.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Mom wants to relax and have fun. Don't go to a fancy, stuffy restaurant. We are offering a unique and special buffet this Mother's Day. Featurning a Prime Rib carving station, the buffet will include other great food choices such as a Mac & Cheese Bar, Ham, and Shrmip Fried Rice. Other items include Mashed Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs and Bacon, Dips, Fruit and Cheese and much, much more. Check out our website for the full menu. This is the only menu we are offering for the day.
    Mother's Day Brunch Buffet Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 48 people are saying

Forbidden Root Columbus 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Good for groups

  • Columbus

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forbidden Root Columbus impresses with "excellent service and food," offering a "super affordable" dining experience with diverse drink options. The "cozy, dim, romantic feel" and "industrial, cool vibes" create a welcoming atmosphere. Most guests praise the knowledgeable staff and efficient service. Ideal for small groups despite some mixed reviews on specific dishes.

48 Reviews

  1. Patrick VIP

    Columbus45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food! Excellent beer and drink selections!

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  2. Lou VIP

    Cleveland24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Watch out - 3% service charge if you use a credit card!!!

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  3. Eric

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a group of four and was seated promptly given water and place settings upon arrival to table, server Mary was wonderful and very pleasant, she knew all the dishes, drinks etc. The food was served in a timely manner and was very good. Mary took good care of us and will dine there again.

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  4. Debbie

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Food was remarkable! Service was prompt, polite and efficient. Ambiance was quite pleasant. Thoroughly enjoyable evening!

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  5. Ashley

    Denver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, decent beer, awesome atmosphere, great service.

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  6. Natalie

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the 2025 Valentine's menu. It came with an app, main, and desert for just $36 bucks which is kinda wild and affordable in my opinion. The ambience is stunning, just a really cozy, dim, romantic feel. Not too noisy, and despite being a full restaurant on one of the busiest days of the year, it felt surprisingly intimate with the use of cloth curtains partitioning the space into smaller sections. The appetizers were fantastic, I had the shrimp gumbo and my girlfriend had the wedge salad. For the main course I had the crab linguine Alfredo which was incredible and had an absurd amount of crab (in a very good way). My girlfriend had the pork and it was so tender, served right on the shank for an impressive display and large portion. Dessert was the only bummer. They were out of tiramisu so our options were a beer float or a s'mores brownie. I loved my float, but the brownie was dry, hard, and I make better ones out of a box. Overall, incredible meal though, super affordable and with some cocktails and beers it was still well below our Vday date budget. Finally need to note that our server was a joy! She was super informative about the menu, very personable and fun. Attentive, really just all the things you want from your service. We will be back for sure!

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  7. Seth

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, beer and service in a unique environment.

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  8. Sara VIP

    Columbus14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and we will absolutely be back. Food was outstanding. Our waitress was honest and gave us great recommendations. The atmosphere was super chill. We loved everything about this place!

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  9. Casey

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Poke Nachos and the Sauerkraut Balls as appetizers. The Poke was awesome. The Sauerkraut Balls were OK but the sauce was excellent. We found the smash burger to be great as well. Throw in a few good beers and it was a great night.

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  10. Julie

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone here is very welcoming. Returned a few weeks later for a drink and experienced the same- laid back, industrial, cool vibes here. Food is pretty good with lots of different choices. The employees make it worth returning to!

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FAQs

Forbidden Root Columbus offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 414-6127.

Forbidden Root Columbus is rated 4.3 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Forbidden Root Columbus

4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Steltzer Road and Worth Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Yow
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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