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Stories on High, Columbus, OH

Stories on High

4.7
4.7
430 Reviews
$50 and over
Tapas / Small Plates
404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

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

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Stories on High is an age restricted venue. 21+ for entry.
The tallest rooftop bar in Columbus, Stories on High towers 28 stories over High Street, providing panoramic views of downtown Columbus – ideal for date night! This upscale rooftop lounge provides contemporary and classic interpretations of cocktails & small plates. While reservations are encouraged, guests are welcome to walk in to experience seating in our bar area as well as our beautiful terraces, weather permitting.



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sebastian LaRocca
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Cross street
    High Street between Nationwide and Vine
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Stories on High - Window View Seating

    $50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Thank you for creating a VIP reservation! This reservation ensures you will be seated at one of our premier tables by the windows. Food and beverage minimums are required with this reservation. The minimum spend is $50 per person, prior to tax and gratuity. Please contact us via OpenTable Direct Messaging with any questions.
    Stories on High - Window View Seating Photo

What 430 people are saying

Stories on High 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

  • Columbus

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbus

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stories on High impresses with "fantastic views" of Columbus and a "creative bar menu." Ideal for date nights or gatherings, the ambiance is "superb," with standout small plates like wagyu sliders. While some note service inconsistencies, the overall experience is "amazing" and "highly recommended" for its stunning location and "tremendous" staff.

430 Reviews
  1. Lori

    Columbus15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and cocktails! Great view! Took excellent care of my party’s nut allergy.

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  2. nicole

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was prrfect! From beginning beginning to end! My husband was happy.
    Stories on HighResponded on April 19, 2025
    Glad to hear both you and your husband were satisfied! Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review Nicole! We look forward to seeing you both again soon! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  3. Tallia VIP

    Cleveland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing small plates and a view that can’t be beat. Large dinner plates and sides are not offered, so bear that in mind when booking. Drink selection is fantastic. Was hoping for a more special experience as we were going to celebrate a birthday, and though notes were left, nothing special was done from a service or dining perspective. However, for a date night or night on the town with friends, highly recommend.
    Stories on HighResponded on April 19, 2025
    Hi Tallia, Thank you for your review and for choosing Stories on High for your special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our small plates and the view. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed our drink selection and found our bar a great place to catch up with friends. However, we're sorry to hear that your experience didn't match your expectations. We strive to make every visit a memorable one, and we regret that we fell short this time. Your feedback is invaluable and we will certainly use it to improve our service and dining experience. We hope to see you again soon for a more special and memorable experience! Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager

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  4. Eric

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night after dinner at Stories. The place is fantastic. The best views in and of Columbus. Tremendous service. Creative bar menu. Excellent staff from management to severs to security. Everyone is hospitable but in a truly authentic way. It’s in a hotel but it’s not a “hotel bar”. It’s hip, bold, and humble all at the same time.
    Stories on HighResponded on April 12, 2025
    Eric, thank you for the love! It's great to know that you enjoyed the view alongside our excellent service team. We strive to create a unique and authentic experience for our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  5. Kaela

    Omaha1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and service were lackluster compared to the price.

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  6. Mel

    Columbus12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice view of the beautiful city of Columbus . The cocktails were delicious.
    Stories on HighResponded on April 12, 2025
    Hey Mel, Thank you for leaving such a positive review of our bar! We hope to have you back again soon for another cocktail! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  7. Wesley

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 experience. The food was phenomenal. Service was outstanding!
    Stories on HighResponded on April 5, 2025
    Wesley, Thank you so much for your kind words! We appreciate such enthusiasm for what we strive to do. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers, P.J. Ford General Manager

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  8. Julie

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dinner and location for our special occasion.
    Stories on HighResponded on March 26, 2025
    We look forward to seeing you again Julie! We'd be happy to host you for any special event in the future! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  9. Elena

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a date or to get together with friends in Downtown Columbus; beautiful lights of the city from the 28th floor, where the bar is located. It’s also convenient if you stay at Hilton. We enjoyed a variety of mini portions of food we ordered and found the presentation interesting. All food tasted too salty for me personally, but it didn’t spoil the overall impression. Highly recommend to stop at this bar.
    Stories on HighResponded on April 5, 2025
    Hello Elena, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unique view of Columbus and the ambiance we provide. Your feedback about the food being too salty is noted and will be shared with our culinary team. We're glad to know that you'd recommend us and that you had a great time at Stories on High. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers! P.J. Ford General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for a birthday. Had birthday menus and free desert. Was a great time. FYI parking is a pain but that’s the deal anywhere in the short north.

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Stories on High is rated 4.7 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Stories on High

404 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High Street between Nationwide and Vine
  • Neighborhood
    Columbus
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Japanese, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sebastian LaRocca
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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