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The Best Restaurants in Reynoldsburg (2026)

Eleven restaurants across Columbus. Compare neighborhoods, price tiers and what to order, then read the full reviews.

Amina Warsame
By Amina Warsame Staff Writer · Top of Columbus · Updated October 2026 · How the score is built
The Best Restaurants in Reynoldsburg (2026)
THE COLUMBUS DINING GUIDES 11 restaurants
Compare all 11 restaurantsNeighborhood · price · score · first order
In the same order as the guide. Scores are out of 10; dollar symbols show the listed price tier.
RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreWhat to order
01 Cajun IslandReynoldsburg$
02 Darshan | Restaurant & BarReynoldsburgButter chicken
03 Hickory House RestaurantReynoldsburg$$Pulled pork
04 Vick's Gourmet PizzaReynoldsburg$$Margherita pizza
05 Loving HutReynoldsburg$$Carrot cake
06 Cajun Boil BarReynoldsburgJambalaya
07 El Asadero Bar and Mexican GrillReynoldsburgAl Pastor
08 ScaliReynoldsburg$$Shrimp Alfredo
09 Winking Lizard ReynoldsburgReynoldsburg$$Bone-in wings
10 Durbar Nepali and Indian CuisineReynoldsburgNaan
11 Sakana RestaurantReynoldsburg$$Crab Rangoon

11 restaurants · In guide order

1 Cajun Island Yelp

Cajun Island

Cajun/Creole · Reynoldsburg · $

Cajun Island keeps a low profile as a counter-style room built for takeout more than lingering. The menu leans on Louisiana staples and the price point stays modest, which makes it an easy stop for a quick plate rather than a sit-down occasion. Order at the counter, take the bag home, and treat the short menu as the feature it is.

Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1765 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 866-6300
2 Darshan | Restaurant & Bar Yelp

Darshan | Restaurant & Bar

Indian · Reynoldsburg

Darshan runs a clean, airy room in a strip center, with butter chicken and biryani as the anchors and naan that draws repeat orders. Service moves fast and stays attentive even with self-seating, and the family-dinner crowd fills the tables on weekends. The strip-center address is standard issue for Central Ohio's best Indian kitchens, and the cooking here earns the parking lot.

What to orderButter chickenBiryaniNaan Call Directions Scored from the full review record 7524 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 762-3797
3 Hickory House Restaurant Yelp

Hickory House Restaurant

BBQ · Reynoldsburg · $$

Hickory House has held its Reynoldsburg lease for decades, and the pulled pork and brisket keep the regulars coming back for anniversaries and ordinary Tuesdays alike. The wood paneling and easy parking read as unchanged, and the green beans get named almost as often as the meat.

What to orderPulled porkBrisketGreen beans Call Directions Scored from the full review record 7051 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 861-5962
4 Vick's Gourmet Pizza Yelp

Vick's Gourmet Pizza

Pizza · Reynoldsburg · $$

Vick's serves thin-crust pizza with a full bar and a wall of televisions, built for a group watching a game more than a quiet dinner. The margherita earns praise for its balance, though the crust and sauce draw complaints often enough that the record reads inconsistent.

What to orderMargherita pizzaThin crust pizzaPizza Call Directions Scored from the full review record 7345 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 866-5021
5 Loving Hut Yelp

Loving Hut

Vegan · Reynoldsburg · $$

Loving Hut opened as an early all-vegan option on the Far East Side and has stayed a fixture since. The carrot cake and tofu stir-fry convert skeptics, and the vegetable spring rolls hold up on repeat visits. A dependable stop for vegan diners and the omnivores who tag along.

What to orderCarrot cakeVegetable spring rollsTofu stir-fry Call Directions Scored from the full review record 6569 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 863-0823
6 Cajun Boil Bar Yelp

Cajun Boil Bar

Cocktail Bars · Reynoldsburg

Cajun Boil Bar draws groups for jambalaya, crab cakes and shrimp po boys, though the record on execution runs uneven, with seasoning and cook times cited as inconsistent. The spread is the point: bags and platters built for sharing at a full table. Large parties should call ahead, because group-size limits and gratuity policies have caught diners off guard.

What to orderJambalayaCrab cakeShrimp po boy Call Directions Scored from the full review record 2760 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 863-8667
7 El Asadero Bar and Mexican Grill Yelp

El Asadero Bar and Mexican Grill

Mexican · Reynoldsburg

El Asadero grills al pastor, carne asada and shrimp for a Taco Tuesday crowd that fills the room with energy. The sports-bar setup suits large groups, though the kitchen runs its salsas and seasonings hot, a detail parents of young children should note before booking a table.

What to orderAl PastorCarne AsadaGrilled Shrimp Call Directions Scored from the full review record 8050 E Broad St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 626-0051
8 Scali Yelp

Scali

Italian · Reynoldsburg · $$

Scali handles celebrations well, with shrimp Alfredo and a mushroom appetizer that regulars order by name. The family-run room takes reservations for weekends and has flexed to seat larger parties on short notice, making it a dependable pick for anniversaries and group dinners alike. It is an old-school Italian-American menu served without apology, and the room runs on that confidence.

What to orderShrimp AlfredoMushroom appetizerPasta Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1903 State Rt 256, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 759-7764
9 Winking Lizard Reynoldsburg Yelp

Winking Lizard Reynoldsburg

Bars · Reynoldsburg · $$

Winking Lizard's Reynoldsburg location updated its furniture and its reputation along with it, drawing regulars who had written off the chain after rougher visits elsewhere. Monday wing night prices bone-in wings under a dollar each, and the beer list gives the sports-bar crowd plenty to work through.

What to orderBone-in wingsBoneless wingsBeer selection Call Directions Scored from the full review record 7995 E Broad St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43004 · (614) 490-3070
10 Durbar Nepali and Indian Cuisine Yelp

Durbar Nepali and Indian Cuisine

Indian · Reynoldsburg

Durbar covers Nepali and Indian cooking in one menu, with fish tikka masala and momos as the standouts and naan that reviewers single out fresh from the kitchen. Vegetarian and pescatarian orders come through reliably, and the room stays friendly even close to closing. For Reynoldsburg it doubles as the momo stop, no drive to Morse Road required.

What to orderNaanFish tikka masalaMomos Call Directions Scored from the full review record 7621EAST Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 986-9621
11 Sakana Restaurant Yelp

Sakana Restaurant

Sushi · Reynoldsburg · $$

Sakana runs Japanese, Thai and Chinese dishes off one kitchen, with crab Rangoon that draws comparisons across the city and a sesame chicken salad built for takeout. Hibachi shrimp with lo mein rounds out a menu suited to quick lunches more than long dinners. It is a workday kitchen first, and it knows exactly what that job requires.

What to orderCrab RangoonSesame chicken saladMiso soup Call Directions Scored from the full review record 7952 E Broad St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 · (614) 866-6160
What to know before choosing a restaurant

The top picks: Cajun Island, Darshan | Restaurant & Bar, and Hickory House Restaurant, with all 11 rooms ranked below.

Reynoldsburg sits on the Far East Side, its own municipality outside Columbus proper, and its restaurant map runs from Cajun boils to Nepali momos in the same string of plazas. This list covers the storefronts that give the city a reason to leave the Outerbelt exit.

Frequently asked

What is the best restaurant in Reynoldsburg right now?
Based on the Insider Score, Hickory House Restaurant and Darshan Restaurant & Bar rank at the top of this list. Both draw on decades of local loyalty or consistently strong service reports. No restaurant pays to be listed here or to rank higher; the score reflects the review record alone.
Where can I find good Indian food near me in Reynoldsburg?
Reynoldsburg has two distinct options: Darshan Restaurant & Bar for butter chicken and biryani in a family-dinner setting, and Durbar Nepali and Indian Cuisine, which pairs Indian classics like fish tikka masala with Nepali momos. Both score well and neither paid for placement.
Is Reynoldsburg part of Columbus?
No. Reynoldsburg is its own municipality on the Far East Side of the metro, outside the city of Columbus. It has its own restaurant scene worth the drive from the city proper, distinct from Columbus neighborhoods like German Village or Clintonville.
What is the best barbecue in Reynoldsburg?
Hickory House Restaurant is the clear answer, with a long local track record and pulled pork and brisket that keep customers returning for decades. Its Insider Score reflects sustained consistency rather than a single strong season, and the listing is unpaid like every entry on this guide.
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The data first, then the verdict

We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →

About the writer
Amina Warsame
Staff Writer · Top of Columbus

Amina Warsame is a Staff Writer at Top of Columbus. Born in Mogadishu and raised in Northland, she grew up between her mother's kitchen and the grocery-cafes of the Somali malls. She writes the guides, sweeps the whole Outerbelt, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.

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