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Red Door Tavern

Restaurant Bar and grill

Old-school neighborhood watering hole serving up pub grub, microbrews, wine & cocktails since 1964. People often mention Door, good, time, service, Tavern, great, burger, staff, menu, fantastic,


Address

1736 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, United States

Website

www.reddoortavern614.com

Contact

+1 614-488-5433

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (653 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Door (17) good (12) time (12) service (12) Tavern (9) great (9) burger (8) staff (8) menu (7) fantastic (7)
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  • 4/5 Bob G. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been exploring locations that are new to us. On Tuesday, the 31st of May, we went to the Red Door Tavern. The Red Door is more a neighborhood place than a classic dive bar. Parking is at the rear of the building, as is a really nice patio. On the back of the building is the "Red Door ."The menu is pretty extensive, and they have a daily special. Tuesdays, the special was a meatloaf dinner. We ordered a French Dip and a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. The sandwiches came with the chips, but I substituted onion rings. The shredded beef in the French dip was moist and favorable. The Buffalo Chicken Sandwich was not overly spicy or messy and came with crumbled blue cheese. The onion rings were a suitable porion. The rings were crisp on the outside and moist and favorable on the inside; in other words, just right. We were experiencing our first trip to the Red Door Tavern, but this is on our return to list. Service was fast, and the server was attentive without hovering. They had a good selection of pies, but by then, we were stuffed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lesley R. 11 months ago on Google
    Staff seems very kind and attentive. Atmosphere is midwest dive bar. Food presentation is lovely. Freshness of food served is a lil questionable. Had to pick the cucumbers off my plate because they were soft and mushy and not crisp and refreshing. Salad was also very sour, I’m assuming due to the onions being old. Seems more of a burger joint so I made due with the offerings available, not sure I’ll be back with all the other options close by.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikaela C. 9 months ago on Google
    Great vibes, pretty cool when slower. Has a lot of great deals and the food is phenomenal 👌🏾
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brian T. 10 months ago on Google
    Came in on a Sunday, and it was dead. Wondered why, until I walked in. They were playing church music. It was the creepiest vibe in a restaurant I’ve ever seen. Nobody wants to hear your weird Christian cult music in a public place. There are designated places for that. Got weird looks from the waitstaff after I asked them to please change the music. Won’t return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick M. 2 years ago on Google
    I wish I was able to add an additional 10 reviews for Red Door! A couple years ago I gave Red Door a 5 star rating, but feel compelled to add some detail. Red Door has been my favorite spot for a long time. Food is fantastic, good beer on tap, and a very welcoming atmosphere. That said, I’m unfortunately moving and will no longer be just a few streets away. This past weekend I reserved the additional room to have a going away party with some friends and family. Red Door adjusted their schedule in order to make the room available for us! Megan was our server and did a fantastic job! We had more people show up than expected and she handled it like a pro! I can’t say enough good things about this place. Thanks for the good times these past few years and specifically this past weekend. Looking forward to visiting whenever I’m back in town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clayton Giovanni M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tasty and great service. They are a fun location and very inviting with delicious menu options!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jon M. 2 years ago on Google
    Entered from the back patio and was greeted by the smell of urine. 4 TVs not working in the area we were at, was there to watch the OSU game. Owner tried for about 30 mins to connect the TVs, he ended up connecting 4 different extension cords to get to the one TV just to find it didn't work either. No TV for the game then. Watched on my cell as the bar area was full and other bar was private party. Standstill is the rate of service here. Unorganized is the owner running around trying to do everything. Even with short staff you can still be organized. Mac n Cheese... let's talk about this. Macaroni layered with Kraft singles then microwaved is not Mac n Cheese. The other food was decent at best. At the end of the night I had to chase down the bar tender/owner down to pay the bar tab as the waiter wasn't taking drink orders. And then after asking 4 times for my food bill, and spending 20 minutes to get the waiter to hand me it. I literally went in the kitchen area to get someone. I will never step back in this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aurilla P. 7 months ago on Google
    Food was fantastic. They serve big portions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Michelle N. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was okay, tables were sticky, beer glass that I was served "STILL" had lipstick on it, from a previous customer... YUCKY!? Even with, so many COVID concerns!!? Service was pleasant! With ALL of the other choices on 5th Ave., I'm not sure if I will be returning!!?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Annette L. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't say enough great things about the people and the atmosphere of this place!!!. The food is delicious. There are daily specials everyday and menu has something for everyone. Stop in and check it out you won't be disappointed!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff O. 9 months ago on Google
    Red Door is exactly what is has claimed to be for its entire existence. This is a local tavern. You'll get great service and food from a business that treats you like you matter to them.

  • 5/5 Eric R. 1 year ago on Google
    The buckeye burger is delicious come on Monday for $7 burger and fries. The pop glasses are huge service is quick enough for getting your burger cooked the way you want.

  • 5/5 Kim T. 9 months ago on Google
    We were staying at the James....and we needed a place to go! When we walked in we didn't know what to expect but let me tell you....amazing food and the same for the service! Everyone was so welcoming! Great place toeat and grab a beer! Tell em Kim sent you!😁

  • 5/5 Cameron H. 9 months ago on Google
    I love this place. The food is always fantastic. The service is attentive, but chill. Prices are absolutely a bargain.. they have outdoor seating and like it if you bring your dog. Every single time I've gone there I have made a new friend. Positive vibes all around.

  • 5/5 Jeremy G. 4 months ago on Google
    I mainly go later at night to hang out with a friend. It's her regular bar. It's quieter at this time but the other regulars who are here are quite friendly and very nice. I've only had the burgers and fries so far but I've loved it every time. I do plan on trying different items as time goes on though. I can't say much about the alcoholic selection cuz I don't drink much myself but my friend likes it. Apparently they have a trivia night that she loves coming here for as well. I would totally come during that night if I didn't have prior commitments on those days myself.

  • 5/5 Timothy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience! Owner and bartender were friendly and service was fast. Food is very good!

  • 4/5 Andrew I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and solid food. Highly recommend their burgers and chicken parm. Wait time was a little less to be desired, but very understandable given the couple of times visiting. Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Andrew L. 4 months ago on Google
    Went the for the first time the other day because we wanted something more affordable after seeing how outrageous buffalo wild wings food prices were now a days (10 wings for $16!!! TF?!). I've always wanted to go here but always forgot about it. We were super happy with the environment the bar has, was chill vibes. Our bartender was fantastic, and the food was even better. Their wings are top notch if you get them without sauce on them, and their Albanian sauce was good too (was kind of like a buffalo). We also got a BLT (which has just as much bacon as the pictures showed), and a French dip (was solid, the au jus was fantastic!) With onion rings (also good). We will definitely come back again in the near future!

  • 3/5 dale s. 1 year ago on Google
    Onion rings not eatable. Burgers was good. Waitress brought appetizer with my meal. Before anyone else got there meal. Had to send 2 meals back to correct toppings.

  • 3/5 Timothy H. 4 months ago on Google
    Been three times now but I'm disappointed with the service. It's good food but the cleanliness, quality of service, and accuracy let's the experience down.

  • 5/5 Jer S. 1 year ago on Google
    Gino is a prince! Red Door is a fantastic place in and of itself, but Gino and his family running the place really make it amazing. Cannot say enough nice things about this place. Great food, great atmosphere and above all, great people. 10/10

  • 5/5 Teresa B. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend and I had an early dinner. Since there was a football game on, it was a bit noisy. Not crowded on Sunday afternoon. Food was delicious!

  • 3/5 Ryan Marie T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was absolutely delicious the service was just wayyyyyyyy slow. We were there almost an hour before we got our food. Never got asked about a refill. It was hard to wait that long with a small child. Another table got their food before us as well and they came later.

  • 1/5 Matthew Y. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the worst place in grandview, burgers over cooked dry not seasoned. Fries were obviously freezer burnt and not seasoned. Only tipped because its a im never coming back present she didn't earn it. The place needs renovated, its a dump. Almost walked out because food took so long. Nothing good about this place, plenty of other options around in the area

  • 5/5 Bob R. 1 year ago on Google
    I ate a very pleasant meal yesterday [8-18-2022] at Red Door Tavern. As a "Google Maps Local Guide," I have been focusing a lot lately on restaurants in the 43212 Zip Code. Red Door Tavern is the furthest-west of the many restaurants in that Zip Code [a portion of which is known as the "Fifth by Northwest" neighborhood of Columbus] of which I am currently aware. I had arrived at Red Door Tavern during the middle of the afternoon while no one else had been there [except for one staff member]. Their "OPEN" sign had not been illuminated and it had been quite dark inside but I pulled on the door handle [wondering if it would open]; the door opened and I was immediately escorted to a table. I had been the only customer at that restaurant for the first half an hour or so; eventually, another customer [who I assume is a "regular"] arrived and sat at the bar so there had been two customers. I had studied the Red Door Tavern menu -- on-line -- in advance of my visit [which I always appreciate being able to do before arriving at a restaurant]. My food choice [that I had made in advance and then had confirmed by looking at the printed menu before actually ordering] had been Buffalo Chicken: a six-ounce chicken breast, grilled or fried, dipped in Buffalo sauce, served with lettuce and tomato, on a Kaiser bun, topped with crumbled bleu cheese. Also served with my Buffalo Chicken sandwich had been an absolutely huge order of fries that had been cooked perfectly. Rounding out my meal had been two large glasses of ice water that had been absolutely essential given the hot weather outside. Red Door Tavern has been in business since 1964 so they have a long history in that neighborhood. Since they are located on a narrow strip of Columbus between Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights, their "Burger" menu includes an "Arlington Burger" [named for Upper Arlington] and a "Bobcat Burger" [named for the Grandview Heights High School mascot]. I have driven or ridden past Red Door Tavern many times, since they had opened in 1964, without ever having visited there; I am glad that I actually ate there yesterday. If you are looking for a delicious meal at a restaurant that has a long history in the "Fifth by Northwest" neighborhood of Columbus, I strongly recommend Red Door Tavern.

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    The place where your neighborhood friends are waiting to see you friendly staff patio drink specials happy hour great food and the music oh oh hell Yeah count Me In!!

  • 4/5 Cameron C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good food with nobody at our table unhappy with their meal. The only issue we had was incredibly slow service. All of us at one time or another had empty glasses despite what seemed to be a quite night.

  • 4/5 William C. 1 year ago on Google
    Divey in it's own way but the regulars don't really suit the area. Seems to be primarily a place for older adults. Generally clean interior but with lots of signs of age (ceiling panels patched or broken and broken seats here and there). The beer selection is a non-starter. Tough to justify coming in for a drink when the best beer on tap is blue moon. However, the food is all pretty decent for a neighborhood watering hole. The staff is very nice, there's usually just one bartender and one server working the restaurant so make sure you tip well!

  • 5/5 Daynah M. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish I would have caught her name, but the bartender was incredibly kind and helpful. Thank you so much for your kind words, you have no idea how much I needed to hear them. The drinks were excellent. I didn't get a chance to eat this time, but I will be back soon!

  • 5/5 Moon L. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here for trivia (Thursday nights)! Food and drinks all came out in a timely manner. All of the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The calamari was about what you'd expect from a non-seafood specific restaurant. All the staff and patrons seemed LGBT friendly as well. Highly recommended getting a group together on Thursdays and coming for trivia!

  • 4/5 Rebecca R. 2 years ago on Google
    Albino wings were great. If you like Reubens, this is the place to get one. A bit pricey for what we got, but portions were huge so I guess that is why. I would prefer a normal sized sandwich so I can get an appetizer.

  • 5/5 Ze H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, service ( especially Jess). Live music 2 Fridays a month. Chef is so friendly as well as the rest of the management team.

  • 4/5 Chad B. 2 years ago on Google
    I went for the Monday night burger special, they do a $7 burger. The burger was good sized, cooked as ordered and a great deal. The Guinness was served in a mug and was too cold. Next time I'll order something else to drink.

  • 1/5 Angie B. 2 years ago on Google
    A warning to all police officers that may want to visit this tavern, do not waist your time because the staff that was working the lunch crowd on 1/31 had two LEO’s waiting for an hour without their meals. Two salads ordered that never came and everyone else coming in after were served their meals. Yes, they asked the waitress if the salads were about ready after waiting an extended period of time. Waitresses…. Message received. Update 2/17. I appreciated that you are reading reviews and responding. That shows you want your business to succeed. Something may have been wrong with your system, as we all know that could happen, however, the older couple that arrived prior to the officers received their food and several other tables of customers that arrived after them received their food. A server was asked if their food was coming and the response was yes. Nothing was said about a power outage, or any explanation for that matter. They ordered salads, fifty minutes waiting for two salads until they got up and left.

  • 5/5 Joe G. 2 years ago on Google
    The wait staff is always friendly and takes suggestions regarding food prep. I was greeted with my favorite Kentucky Bourbon Barrel pint and a glass of water. I was asked how everything was, did the burger meet my expectation, and I replied "Yes". Check the menu for the Arlington Burger, it's my favorite.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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