You are all out of Cardinal Dollars and your stomach is growing as thin as your wallet. Suddenly, your phone rings. It’s Dad to the rescue. He and your mother are going to be coming by that weekend to visit and take you out to dinner. Food? Did he say something about food? Now, with Dad and his big fat wallet footing the bill, how can you take advantage of the situation?
Find below a list of places to con your parents into taking you to where the prices are high and the food is good and plentiful.
*“Cantina Laredo”:http://www.cantinalaredo.com/menu.php
8791 Lyra Drive
Columbus, Ohio*
This is a great place for a high-quality Mexican dining experience. Among the modern ambiance, Cantina Laredo offers several options to upgrade the average Mexican restaurant experience, such as two different salsas, guacamole made at your table and a plethora of Spanish and Mexican appetizers and entrees. I recommend the Cameron Poblano Asada, which is steak wrapped around a poblano pepper that is stuffed with shrimp and cheese. It was one of the most delicious things I have ever had.
*“Eddie Merlot’s Steakhouse”:http://www.eddiemerlots.com/Menu-and-Wine-List/Menu-142.html
1570 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, Ohio*
The big name makes this one of those fancy steakhouses you have probably passed dozens of times, but never actually considered as a place to dine. This establishment has amazing decor and an even more amazing menu. The steaks are all fantastically tender, and while I have heard their other entrées are good, I would get a steak every time. They have some of the best French onion soup I have ever had, and as for the steak, I recommend the prime ribeye steak at medium rare. Solid side options are broccoli, garlic-whipped potatoes and lobster mac and cheese.
*“Moretti’s”:http://www.morettissawmill.com/Morettis_Menu.html
5849 Sawmill Road
Dublin, Ohio*
It’s a little bit of a jaunt from Otterbein, but trust me, you will not be disappointed. This restaurant has everything you could want from Italian food: wedding soup, house-made bread, house-made pastas, traditional dishes — you name it, they got it, and they probably do it better than any other Italian restaurant out there. I request the olive-stuffed breadsticks every time I go, and I usually get the spinach-cheese ravioli smothered in their house-made marinara sauce. If you are going to go Italian in Columbus, I would not recommend anything before this wonderful place.
*“Sushi En”:http://www.sushi-en.com/kitchen-menu.html
1051 Gemini Place
Columbus, Ohio*
Is sushi more up your alley? Go here for a wide variety of Japanese cuisine. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, perfect to ensure a wonderful family experience. The food is wonderful, and I have always had a glorious dining experience there. My favorite roll is the spider roll, which is soft-shell crab deep fried and wrapped with vegetables in a seaweed rice roll. I also enjoy miso soup there, which is a salty bean soup. They provide a wide variety of rolls and non-sushi entrees that can please adventurous palates.
*“Polaris Grille”:http://www.polarisgrill.com/menu.cfm
1835 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, Ohio*
Eat here if you want a wide, diverse menu of upscale food, from gourmet pastas to steak to ahi tuna. The Aztec chowder is extremely delicious, and my mother swears by their 55 house salad. As for your entree selection, I often order off the specials menu, as food tastes best when it is in season.
