Grandview HeiGHts

Visitors Guide

Minutes from downtown Columbus but in a class of its own, Grandview Heights combines the energy of urban living with the

welcoming, neighborly attitude you’d expect from a city its size. At just over 1.3 square miles, Grandview Heights boasts walkable

streets, trendy shops and stellar dining, all boosted by the power of its proximity to some of Central Ohio’s most desirable neighborhoods and entertainment districts.

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June marks the beginning of the popular Grandview Hop season. As other neighborhoods settle down for the evening, the half-mile stretch of Grandview Avenue buzzes to life with music, shopping, art and more. Bring the little ones—the Kids Enterprise Area will keep them entertained while you stroll this sidewalk market, sample food truck creations and sip local craft beer in the pop-up beer garden. The party continues all summer long June to September.

As the weather cools, Fall Fest gets heated up in late September. The family-friendly festival at Ray E. DeGraw Park, formerly known as First Avenue Park, is full of fall-themed free activities to complete, inflatables to bounce in, live music to dance to and food trucks to fill your bellies.

Winter brings the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration each December, where a student choir and refreshments are sure to warm your spirits. Take a spin on the iceless skating rink or enjoy the sights of the ice sculpture carving before a visit from Santa Claus himself at Grandview Center.

If live music is your jam, you won’t want to miss the concert series presented by the Grandview Heights Public Library. In the summer months, Music on

the Lawn has been entertaining residents and visitors outside the library for 35 years with its free tunes and food trucks.

If all of that weren’t enough, Grandview Heights’ proximity to The ohio State

University campus, downtown Columbus and the arena District offer plenty of additional options. Watch international athletes compete at the Arnold Sports Festival, catch an Ohio State Buckeyes football game at The ’Shoe, or head to the Arena District for a concert, baseball or hockey game.

mark Your calendarThere’s never a shortage of activities in Grandview

Heights, from city-sponsored events to outstanding

library programming to a host of nearby festivals.

Photo credit (M/R): Grandview Heights Public Library

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this guide, all data is subject to change without notice. Travelers are advised to contact individual businesses or organizations to verify details.

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If you have a more hands-on experience

in mind, sign your crew up for a class or

experience at one of the following:

• At The Clay Café (1644 W 5th Ave), paint your own pottery items, choosing from a selection of dinnerware, mugs, décor items and more.

• Head to The Candle Lab (1255 Grandview Ave), where Scent Stylists will guide your group through the process of selecting from over 100 fragrances and pouring your own custom candle.

• Schedule girls’ night at The Smithery (1306 Grandview Ave) to make custom jewelry or key chains and give metal stamping a try before shopping the ready-to-wear items in the retail store.

• Up your cocktail game at endeavor Brewing & Spirits (909 W 5th Ave), where groups can learn tips and tricks for crafting the perfect cocktail.

• Take a screen-printing class at Hip Hues (1068 Goodale Blvd), where groups large or small can create a custom design on a shirt, coozie or tote.

• Find your way out of escape It Grandview (1666 W 1st Ave), where themed rooms like a 1920s speakeasy and a fiendish explorer’s study await.

• Compete with friends in a round of blacklight mini-golf or experience a realistic game of virtual golf at Miner 49’er & Caddy’s Delight

Virtual Golf (1158B W 3rd Ave).

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Good times are better shared, and that holds especially true for the group activities available in Grandview Heights. From tour opportunities at local breweries

and distilleries to hands-on classes, there’s something to do for every demographic.

The Grandview avenue Tour from Columbus Food Adventures is a great way to get to know the neighborhood. The walking tour includes seven stops and is offered Saturday afternoons, year-round. Food-themed scavenger hunts are also available for groups of 15-50. Visit columbusfoodadventures.com or call 614.440.3177 for more info.

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VISIT KreMa nUT Co. (1000 Goodale Blvd) the nation’s oldest continuously running peanut butter manufacturer, to stock up on your favorite nut butters, snack mixes and candies.

The Candle Lab

The Smithery

Open Door

Endeavor Brewing & Spirits

Watershed Distillery

High Bank Distillery

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tHe taBle is setWhat are you hungry for? Chances are, you’ll find it in Grandview Heights, with restaurant menus spanning the globe from pan-asian to SoCal/Mexican to

German. There are a variety of settings, too, to suit everything from a casual

Sunday brunch to drinks at a sidewalk

café to a romantic evening out. Here are just a few of the local favorites you can find in and around the city, organized by area.

• Mazah Mediterranean

eatery (1453 Grandview Ave) serves daily scratch-made Mediterranean dishes and specialty cocktails.

• Visit Spagio (1295 Grandview Ave) for a casual fine dining restaurant serving a variety of dishes with European influences.

• Figlio Wood

Fired Pizza (1369 Grandview Ave) has an elegant atmosphere to go with its gourmet, wood-fired pies. Next door is sister restaurant Vino Vino, which serves small plates, flatbreads, pasta entrées and, of course, excellent wine.

as the city’s main retail corridor, Grandview avenue and its adjacent

streets have a wealth of options to choose from:

• At Third & Hollywood (1433 W Third Ave), enjoy American fare in a trendy haunt with specials like a Sunday jazz brunch.

• Balboa (1312 Grandview Ave) brings Mexican fare and SoCal flair to the neighborhood.

• Grandview Café (1455 W Third Ave) is a longtime favorite offering a gastropub-focused menu.

• The avenue Steak

Tavern (1307 Grandview Ave), Cameron Mitchell’s take on a vintage supper club, brings fine dining to the city.

• alchemy Kitchen (1439 Grandview Ave) is a fast-casual café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a full weekend brunch.

• Matt the Miller’s

Tavern (1400 Grandview Ave) features a laid-back tavern atmosphere, upscale pub-style food, a solid craft and local beer list and artisan cocktails.

• Sweet Carrot (1417 W 5th Ave) boasts a Southern-inspired fast-casual menu and a smartly decorated, friendly atmosphere.

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• Marshall’s restaurant

& Bar (1105 W 1st Ave) features a giant koi pond and brushed-steel bar, but don’t let that distract you from its reliable diner- and café-style menu of American classics.

• DK Diner (1715 W 3rd Ave), where “DK” stands for “doughnut kitchen,” offers a full dinner menu in addition to a selection of sweet treats and breakfast dishes.

• red Hook Grill (1223 Goodale Blvd) offers Caribbean-inspired cuisine with a variety of meat- and plant-based dishes, as well as gluten-free options.

• Woodland’s Backyard (668 Grandview Ave) and Woodlands

Tavern (1200 W 3rd Ave) are sister bars with small outposts of Preston’s: A Burger Joint, which serves deliciously crave-worthy burgers and fries.

• at Hofbräuhaus Columbus (800 Goodale Blvd), enjoy the traditions of Germany, from sausage to schnitzel, alongside steins of house-brewed beer and live music in the evenings. The Biergarten is popular in the warmer months.

• Brekkie Shack (1060 Yard St), as its name implies, is an adorable breakfast-centric eatery serving scratch-baked goods.

• Jason’s Deli (775 Yard St) is a convenient option for lunch or dinner, with menu items ranging from the classic Reuben to hearty soups and salads.

• Winans Chocolates + Coffees + Wine (1125 Yard St, Ste 240) offers premium chocolates, freshly roasted coffees, great wine and a variety of gifts for someone who deserves an extra treat.

Grandview Yard is known for its convenient density

of options and proximity to several hotels, as well

as downtown Columbus and the arena District.

Here are just a few of the options you’ll find there:

Venture outside Grandview Yard to discover even more that Grandview

Heights and the surrounding neighborhoods have to offer:

• LaTavola (1664 W 1st Ave) is an intimate, charming Old World Italian restaurant from chef/owner and beloved local restaurateur Rick Lopez.

• Paul’s Fifth avenue (1565 W 5th Ave) is a Grandview Heights area mainstay offering breakfast and lunch since 1966.

• Cambridge Tea

House (1885 W 5th Ave) serves charming breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, with extensive scone and tea menus and monthly prix fixe candlelight dinners.

• endeavor Brewing

& Spirits (909 W 5th Ave) puts a global twist on traditional beer styles; a rotating lineup of food trucks keeps patrons’ bellies full.

• High Bank Distillery

Co. (1051 Goodale Blvd) features a full-service bar and restaurant with something for everyone, including vegan and vegetarian diners, as well as a game room for added fun.

• Watershed Kitchen &

Bar (1145 Chesapeake Ave, Ste D) has been consistently recognized as one of the top dining options in Central Ohio since it opened; the chef’s tasting menu and a seasonal craft cocktail are definitely the way to go.

• Knotty Pine Brewing

Co. (1765 W 3rd Ave) is a brewpub that takes comfort food seriously; enjoy selections from the thoughtful menu alongside house-brewed beers.

For a complete list of options, check out the map on page 10 and Foodie Trek on destinationgrandview.org. Wherever you dine, remember to tag your foodie posts on social media with #inGrandview!

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Figlio / Vino Vino 1369 Grandview Ave | 614.481.8850

Fusion 855 W 5th Ave | 614.670.4323

Grandview Café 1455 W 3rd Ave | 614.725.1077

Grandview Grind1423A Grandview Ave | 614.485.9005

Grandview Theater & Drafthouse 1247 Grandview Ave | 614.670.4102

High Bank Distillery Co1051 Goodale Blvd | 614.826.5347

Hofbräuhaus Columbus800 Goodale Blvd | 614.294.2437

Jason’s Deli775 Yard St | 614.291.7246

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams1281 Grandview Ave | 614.488.2680

Knotty Pine Brewing1795 W 3rd Ave | 614.817.1515

Jimmy V’s Grill & Pub1788 W 5th Ave | 614.485.9090

La Tavola1664 W 1st Ave | 614.914.5455

Local Cantina1423B Grandview Ave | 614.488.6146

Luck Bros’ Coffee House1101 W 1st Ave

Marshall’s restaurant & Bar1105 W 1st Ave | 614.294.1105

Matt the Miller’s Tavern1400 Grandview Ave | 614.754.1026

Mazah Mediterranean1453 Grandview Ave | 614.488.3633

natalie’s Music Hall and Kitchen 945 King Avenue | 614.436.2625

The old Spot1097 W 1st Ave | 614.914.8057

oshio974 W 5th Ave | 614.972.8443

Panera Bread880 W 3rd Ave | 614.486.9500

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aab India 1470 Grandview Ave 614.486.2800

aladdin’s eatery 1425 Grandview Ave 614.488.5565

alchemy 1439 Grandview Ave 614.725.0255

The avenue Steak Tavern 1307 Grandview Ave 614.485.9447

Balboa 1312 Grandview Ave 614.745.1201

Bonifacio 1577 King Ave 614.914.8115

Brazenhead Irish Pub 1027 W 5th Ave 614.291.1930

Brekkie Shack 1060 Yard St 614.525.0190

Byrne’s Pub 1248 W 3rd Ave 614.486.4722

Cambridge Tea House 1885 W 5th Ave 614.486.6464

Chick-fil-a 807 W 3rd Ave 614.297.6923

DK Diner 1715 W 3rd Ave 614.488.5160

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one More Time/ one More Time, etc. (Clothing/Décor)1521/1641 W 5th Ave 614.486.0031/7571

open Door art Studio & Gallery1050 Goodale Blvd 614.641.2828

Peabody Papers1261 Grandview Ave 614.485.9855

Pure Imagination Chocolatier1205 Grandview Ave 614.488.3070

Sadie Baby Sweets1171 W 3rd Ave614.723.9323

Second Chance Consignment Boutique1803 W 5th Ave 614.488.3006

The Smithery: artist made goods1306 Grandview Ave 614.867.5780

State of Devotion1399 Grandview Ave 614.569.9057

Thread1285 Grandview Ave 614.481.3090

Tri-Village Trading Post1944 W 1st Ave 614.488.6564

The Twisted Vine1816 W 5th Ave 614.488.6113

Vernacular1392 Grandview Ave 614.485.9039

Yarn It & Haberdashery1093 W 1st Ave 614.736.6464

Paul’s Fifth avenue1565 W 5th Ave | 614.481.8848

Press Pub on 5th1505 W 5th Ave | 614.817.1198

red Hook Grill1223 Goodale Blvd | 614.223.1288

Smokehouse Brewing Co.1130 Dublin Rd | 614.485.0227

Spagio & Spagio Wine Lounge1295 Grandview Ave | 614.486.1114

Stauf’s Coffee roasters1277 Grandview Ave | 614.486.4861

Sweet Carrot1417 Grandview Ave | 614.488.7151

Third & Hollywood1433 W 3rd Ave | 614.488.0303

Trattoria roma1447 Grandview Ave | 614.488.2104

Watershed Kitchen & Bar1145 Chesapeake Ave, Suite D 614.357.1936

Winans Chocolates + Coffees + Wine1125 Yard St | 614.429.3561

Winking Lizard1416 W 5th Ave | 614.437.7677

Woodland’s Backyard668 Grandview Ave | 614.488.2114

Woodlands Tavern 1200 W 3rd Ave | 614.299.4987

Yats1386 Grandview Ave | 614.486.9287

Z Cucina di Spirito1368 Grandview Ave | 614.486.9200

Zest Juice Co.980 W 5th Ave | 614.725.0028

accent on nature1435 Grandview Ave | 614.486.7333

alternative resale Shop1828 W 5th Ave | 614.486.0225

anthony Thomas Candies1941 W 5th Ave | 614.488.2531

The Candle Lab Grandview1255 Grandview Ave | 614.488.2009

Cliff Wellness 2125 W 5th Ave | 614.321.2474

Craft & Vinyl 1806 W 5th Ave | 614.706.4879

Cub Shrub1257 Grandview Ave | 614.725.1900

earth elements 1407 Grandview Ave | 614.488.8570

edgework Creative1271 Edgehill Rd (Building B) 614.300.5021

Fine Feather 1201 Grandview Ave | 614.928.3338

Firefly apothecary1619 W 5th Ave | 614.670.7095

Fresco Furnishings: resale With Personality1744 W 5th Ave | 614.586.1963

Fortin Ironworks944 W 5th Ave | 614.291.4342

Giant eagle Market District840 W 3rd Ave | 614.294.2186

Glenn avenue Soap Co.1166 W 5th Ave | 614.706.7221

Grandview Mercantile Company1489 Grandview Ave | 614.421.7000

Green olive Company1409 Grandview Ave | 614.824.2668

Krema nut Co.1000 Goodale Blvd | 614.299.4131

Mainstream Boutique Columbus 994 W 5th Ave | 614.914.5647

Mystic Sisters1203 Grandview Ave | 614.488.7243

ohio Craft Museum 1665 W 5th Ave | 614.486.4402

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Barrel & Taps1380 W 3rd Ave | 614.715.1542

endeavor Brewing & Spirits909 W 5th Ave | 614.456.7074

echo Spirits Distilling Co.985 W 6th Ave | 614.725.1955

The ohio Taproom1291 W 3rd Ave | 614.487.9224

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The Grand event Center820 Goodale Blvd | 614.453.4300

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus oSU780 Yard St | 614.453.4420

Hyatt Place Columbus/oSU795 Yard St | 614.280.1234

*Food Trucks are routinely available

For a full list of citywide

transportation options, visit

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Grandview Heights is home to a number of art studios covering a

variety of styles. Below are just a few of the creative offerings to

be found here.

The ohio Craft Museum

(1665 W 5th Ave) features a variety of rotating exhibitions, plus permanent collections featuring works in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and more. Don’t miss the gift shop on your way out, where you’ll find an array of hand-crafted jewelry, home décor, textiles, serving ware and more.

With multiple breweries, taprooms and even distilleries to choose from, there are lots of locally made libations to love in Grandview Heights. Several are stops on the Columbus ale Trail, while others are the focus of Columbus Food adventures tours and even offer in-house tours of their own. Private tastings and events for groups, including bachelor and bachelorette parties, are an option at many locations—all feature friendly and approachable staff, so don’t be afraid to ask!

Brew in tHe View

For a current list of Grandview brews, visit destinationgrandview.org and click on Hopheads or visit cbusaletrail.com to get started on the Columbus Ale Trail today.

artful aCtiVities

open Door art Studio

& Gallery (1050 Goodale Blvd) has a unique twist: The studio provides creative space and support for adults with developmental disabilities to foster their artistic talent. Gallery exhibitions change every few weeks, so there’s always something new to discover.

At the Goodwill Studios

and art Gallery (1331 Edgehill Rd), artists can build confidence in their craft while collaborating directly with artists and art educators. It’s open to adults with any disability, and the sale of the art they create allows for a deeper connection with their community.

As you stroll down Grandview Avenue, keep an eye out for spotted salamanders on the sidewalks. You can’t hurt these little guys, though—they’re part of the Grandview Heights artWalk, a series of nine public art installations between First and Third Avenues. These paintings feature Ohio’s state amphibian, sometimes hidden, sometimes not. Be sure to tag your photos with #spottedGH as you find the little critters!

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Find trendy women’s clothes and accessories at Vernacular (1392 Grandview Ave), or shop handcrafted jewelry at red Giraffe

Designs (1419 Grandview Ave) and The Smithery (1306 Grandview Ave). Nearby Cub Shrub (1257 Grandview Ave) has everything you need to keep your little one in style, plus toys and books to keep them entertained at a variety of ages. Show off your Buckeye pride with apparel and accessories from State of Devotion (1399 Grandview Ave), and find incredible ornamental metalwork at Fortin Ironworks (944 W 5th Ave).

Pour a custom candle—using a combination of more than 100 scents—at The Candle Lab (1255 Grandview Ave). Pick up some new fibers for your next knitting project at Yarn It Harberdashery (1093 W 5th Ave). And of course, the gift shop at the ohio Craft Museum (1665 W 5th Ave) has a host of décor, jewelry, textiles and more to peruse after strolling through the exhibits.

Grandview Heights has several options for beauty and apothecary items: shop essential and carrier oils at earth elements (1407 Grandview Ave); find handmade soaps, lotions, bath bombs and more at Glenn avenue Soap Co. (1166 W 5th Ave); and there’s aromatherapy, beauty products and more at Fine Feather (1201 Grandview Ave).

retail tHerapYLooking to shop local? Look no further than Grandview Heights, where locally-owned boutiques sell apparel, affordable luxuries, culinary goods, home goods, jewelry and more.

Visit destinationgrandview.org or check out the map on page 10 for a complete listing of shopping options, and don’t forget to add #inGrandview when sharing your shopping haul!

Grandview Avenue is known for its excellent retail options today, but this status is not new.The “Bank Block” section, along the west side of the avenue from 1255 to 1307, developed by Don M. Casto, Sr. in 1927, was named for its first anchor tenant: First Citizens Trust, later renamed as the Ohio National Bank. The Bank Block was built in 1927 as America’s first strip shopping center with integrated parking. Today, that longevity is honored by the block’s spot on the National Register of Historic Places and is marked with an Ohio Historical Marker, near Stauf’s Coffee Roasters (1277 Grandview Ave).

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• L.a. Fitness (850 Goodale Blvd) has a location in Grandview Yard and features an indoor pool, sauna, racquetball, personal training and group classes.

• Club Pilates (1080 Yard St) offers four experience levels, meaning there’s a class for everyone from beginners to masters.

The city is home to a vast number of salons,

spas and workout studios covering a wide range

of disciplines, from yoga to CrossFit to barre

and beyond. Here are just a few that are within

easy access of the hotels at Grandview Yard:

• At MY SaLon Suite (1090 Yard St), nearly 30 independent stylists offer a range of hair, skin and nail services, including spray tanning and medical aesthetics.

• At open Sky Day Spa (1124 Goodale Blvd), you can schedule a massage in a variety of styles, from ashiatsu and floor Thai to Swedish and deep tissue. There’s also a range of facial and nail services available.

• Schedule a customized facial, craniosacral therapy session or more traditional massage at Massage

envy (775 Yard St), which also offers The Streto Method—full-body assisted stretching sessions.

Be wellA small footprint and widely available bike lanes make Grandview Heights an ideal city for traveling by foot or two wheels.

Don’t have a bike of your own? CoGo Bike Share has seven docking stations in and around the city, with easy access to the olentangy Trail via a newly built connector path near Grandview Yard. Thanks to a partnership with Lyft, finding a docking station and renting and returning a bicycle is easily accomplished through the Lyft app.

experience tHe Great outdoorsGrandview Heights’ 15 parks comprise a total of 45 acres. Wyman Woods and McKinley Field also feature rentable shelter houses, perfect for that family reunion picnic.

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memorable events and meetings

The Grand event Center

820 Goodale Blvd | 614.453.4300

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Impeccably designed and inviting. The perfect venue for weddings, grand receptions, meetings, conferences, cocktail parties and more. In-house catering with local flavors and easy access to adjacent hotels.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus oSU

780 Yard St. | 614.453.4420

Features and services:

• 135 rooms• The Bistro offers menu options for

breakfast, light evening fare & a bar• Complimentary Wi-Fi• Indoor Pool & Fitness Center• Outdoor courtyard with fire pit

and plush seating• On-site parking

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Features and services:

• 126 guest rooms• Over 1,800 square feet of meeting space• Indoor pool and fitness area• Complimentary Wi-Fi• Outdoor sun & dining patio• 24/7 Gallery Menu and Gallery Market

offering meals any time day or night

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Hyatt Place Columbus/oSU

795 Yard St. | 614.280.1234