Reservations recommended: These are the most-booked restaurants in Columbus
OpenTable, the online reservation platform used by diners across the country, tracks booking activity in real time and right now, these are the highest in demand.
If you’re thinking about visiting any of these spots, be aware you may have to wait for a table, because they’re the busiest in Columbus right now.
Denim & Oak at Hotel Indigo
21 14th Street
Perched along the Chattahoochee with views to match, Denim & Oak sources ingredients from W.C. Bradley Farms and leans into upscale Southern cooking. It’s one of the most-booked spots with outdoor dining and river views that make it a go-to for date nights and special occasions.
Bonefish Grill
6763 Veteran’s Parkway
The Columbus outpost of this national seafood chain earns its bookings through consistency. Hand-cut, wood-grilled fish, craft cocktails and a handful of loyal regulars account for high, same-day booking volume. They also have appetizer and cocktail specials throughout the week.
The King Claw
1591 Bradley Park Drive suite F5
This interesting fusion restaurant combines Vietnamese and Cajun seafood flavors in handy boils-in-a-bag. The King Claw brings a coastal boil-house experience inland, with customizable spice levels and combinations of crab, shrimp and other shellfish. It’s the most distinctive concept on the Columbus OpenTable roster.
Red Lobster
(two Columbus locations) 2679 Adams Farm Drive and 1425 13th Street
This long-standing seafood spot made the OpenTable list twice — and only partially because of the cheddar cheese biscuits. Both Columbus locations are fairly popular on the platform, suggesting Columbus likes a familiar option and adores a cheesy bread option.
OpenTable helps diners get a spot at their favorite restaurants and is good indicator of where folks like to secure a dining experience without having to fret about a long wait.
While there’s only a few restaurants on the OpenTable site, there’s still lots of room for suggestions. What’s your favorite spot to make a reservation? Email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on social media.
This story was originally published March 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM.