I so want to love this place. It anchors the Grandview Yard, and should be a fantastic addition to the Grandview restaurant scene. In reality, on its best day it is average. Food is the least positive aspect. Most things taste frozen, or maybe reheated. Drinks are ok if you sit at the bar, but even then it often seems as if you're impeding on the social scene of the bartender and their server friends. At tables, service can be absolutely atrocious. Waiving down servers for silverware, waters, and drinks is the norm. Seems like rarely does anyone take used dishes away. Go here to watch a game and sit at the bar for drinks only: plausible success. Anything else? Avoid
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Deb C.
The food here is above average. I had the asian salmon which was delicious and served with fresh green beans. Others with me had burgers and fries that they enjoyed very much. The atmosphere is nice, clean. Spacious outdoor seating as well. Service however is lacking. On a busy Saturday evening there was only one bartender our waitress told us. Took forever to get our drinks. Saved us money from ordering more I guess. This is in a great area, will go back.
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Sittikiat S.
I am a huge Ohio State Buckeye fan and was very excited to try this place. The interior and atmosphere is very nice. There are a lot of Ohio State stuff to look at! Its almost like a mini museum! Our server was very friendly and recommended me the Fish N Chips. The Cod was well cooked with a really good batter! I had a bite of my friend's burger and was very tasty as well. Overall I'm a fan of this place. Good service, atmosphere, and food!!
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Michelle S.
Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill is a two star restaurant on all levels. Service is average at best. Slow, uncoordinated, not unfriendly but also not genuine. The restaurant was literally empty when we arrived and seemed well staffed but we still had slow service. Value... Everything is just a bit overpriced for what you get... A small amount of spinach and artichoke dip with a disproportionate pile of tortilla tips is $9... 3 (made from frozen) pretzel sticks, also $9. $17 for a margarita pizza that had way too much cheese and was of Freshetta/frozen quality. On a better note, drink (alcohol) prices were reasonable and my husband really liked his chicken sandwich. I've had worse meals, but I won't seek out BHoFG for another visit any time soon.
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Shemeika N.
If your a buckeye fan then you should check out this place great atmosphere and good good ! Friendly staff
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Farid S.
First time here.... Ordered the Cesar salad and a "cup" of clam chowder soup. I purposely quoted the word 'cup' here as it was a major disappointment. Probably no more than 8-10 tablespoon full... I think the last time we've been disappointed of an actual cup size was when we dinned at Bogey's Inn.. The Cesar salad was ok, but again quite a small portion. My friends foos didn't fair much better either. Everyone was concerned of the portion size. I am willing to give it another chance though, and hopefully it's much better the next time.
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Karin G.
I really enjoyed my visit to Buckeye Grill. This is a beautiful restaurant located in Grandview - and yes, it is heavily Buckeye themed! The menu is primarily American fare and they had great lunch combo deals. I ordered the soup and salad - cream of mushroom and Cesar salad. The soup was good, but the Cesar salad was delicious and the dressing was awesome! I will ask to get the dressing on the side next time, though, because it was a bit too much - of a good thing of course! Can't wait to come back and try out the patio area with the lovely firepit! Also, have a group meeting planned here for their "Recruitment Room" in the back - seat about 15 people and requires a $200 F&B minimum.
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Doug S.
Host staff is horrible. Wait staff average service. Bartenders below average. Waited 45 minutes to be seated with plenty of open tables after 20 minutes. Only got a table because a person in our party really started bitching about it. Burgers were average. Somewhere on par with Wendy's. I saw a family of three walk out after being being ignored in the waiting area for 30 minutes. There were plenty of tables open. I believe this place gets good business on the name alone. If it didn't have Buckeye in the name, nobody would come. This place sucks. Go Bucks!
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Alicia R.
Great atmosphere and food. Service was impeccable. A nice place to sit back, unwind, and have a drink or three.
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Brian P.
A great venue for Buckeye fans and sports fans. Many smartly placed flat screens with a variety of sporting programs, long bar with many beers on tap and cocktails, and a full menu of lunch and dinner staples. Why 2 stars? Took a pretty lengthy time to be approached by waitstaff, although we were seated promptly. Placed lunchtime order on Friday just after noon. A few minutes after placing the order, we were told, sorry the kitchen is out of burgers. Out. Of burgers. On Friday before the lunch crowd had even peaked. Yikes. No big deal. Fish and chips, please. Plate is delivered with fish and potato chips. I realize I am not in England and there is no HP sauce on the table, but where on earth does "chips" in connection with fried fish mean potato chips? Nowhere. That's where. I asked for the chips to be replaced with chips. They were, and I was not charged for getting both fries and potato chips. Great place, in general. I am a regular customer with a loyalty card ($10 off every $100 spent). I will be back, but this was a major disappointment as it was a day off lunch with the better half. Come on, Buckeye HOF, you are better than this! Let's get back out there and win!
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Jeffrey H.
I ordered half reuben sand and New England clam chowder for lunch. The sandwich was fine, but the clam chowder, New England clam chowder, was a clear based broth soup. It was not good. It was basically clam soup. The place was not busy and they had plenty of staff, but it took 45 minutes to get my lunch, a chicken salad sandwich, chicken strips, and fries. Completely unacceptable wait for simple food. I emailed the mgt of the restaurant thru there website and have yet to get even an acknowledgment of my email 2 weeks later. As I told them, I will give them one more chance, but if I get food that is prepared according to your own recipes and slow service, I won't be back. btw, I am an OSU alumnus.
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Benjamin P.
I was able to go back to Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill last time I was in town and was THRILLED with the improvements to the service! Everyone from the host to the server were super attentive and had a great ability to explain the new menu items. I split the Thai Chopped Salad with my friend, which really would be enough as a meal, but I really wanted to try the Hall of Fame Baked Mac and Cheese so I ordered that as well. Man oh man, it was out of this world. Beer selection is outstanding, and the atmosphere is top-notch. I can't wait to go back!
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Shellie E.
Second visit here on a Sunday afternoon. Very quiet, low key and chill. Porch is wonderful spot for a spinach salmon salad and apple cider. Delicious food and great service. We will become regulars on Sunday!
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Christy C.
It was our first visit to BHOFG Love the atmosphere! But the food is terrible. We ordered the chicken tenders to share. You can't mess up chicken tenders,right? I requested well done and the came out dripping of grease and luke warm. I sent them back. The guy beside of us (his first visit) ordered nachos and I don't know how he ate them. Not one chip on that plate was firm. Chips where so wet he had to eat them with a fork. Nachos with a fork?? He was so upset but didn't complain. He finally just gave up. I considered bring my staff here for a Christmas lunch but have since changed my mind. atmosphere is a plus Food quality is terrible Sorry BHOFG
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Will P.
Decent burger On a peaceful Sunday evening strolled on over to Buckeye Hall of Fame grill for dinner. Being an Ohio State fan I could appreciate the decor. It was not very busy inside, yet no greeters were at their post to greet and seat us. A few moments later someone showed up and sat us. Our waiter also took a few moments before greeting us which was disappointing. My date ordered a margarita and it came out terrible so we had it sent back. We put in our orders and took in the buckeye memorabilia. The first dish we tried was the hummus plate. It was okay, the hummus was good but not special. I had the bbq burger with sweet potato fries. The fries were tasty (but how hard is it to make sweet potato fries), and the burger was well executed. I really liked the bbq sauce they used. The only downside to it was the really large pieces of tomato and pickles. With better service this could have been a dynamite experience.
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Heather G.
Everyone was very pleasant and Abby our server was on top of it! The broccoli cheddar soup is homemade and delish! I had the one of their signature salads with sweet and tangy dressing and salmon. So good. Not too busy at lunch either. Perfect place to take clients
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Bethany N.
I would love nothing more than to be a regular at a bar that's walking distance from my apartment, but this place was so bad that I will never be returning. I live about 30 seconds walking distance from this place so trust me when I say that I desperately want to like Buckeye Grill but this place is just not good. The food is greasy, bland, and clearly not fresh. I got sick almost immediately after eating some wings that were obviously store-bought and had been frozen for who knows how long. I also tried a sampler of the pretzels and a few other bar snacks which were also all bland and tasted re-heated. And although I do understand that this place is geared towards beer drinkers, they have almost no cocktail menu and the bartender was rude when I asked for a cocktail suggestion. Overall, the menu selection was average (think Applebee's menu), but the quality of the food and service was terrible. This place just does not fit in with the rest of the excellent food/bar scene in Grandview and I hope to see it go soon.
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Bill W.
I decided to try BHoFG out after a long day of work and I was staying at the Hyatt next door. Several reviews noted some of the same issues that I found as well. I sat at the bar and decided to order a beer and an app. After a lengthy wait of 10-15 minutes to place my order..which in defense of the bartender she was the only person behind the bar and it was her 2nd week. I ordered a draft and the pretzels...15 minutes no pretzels..30 minutes no pretzels..bartender is apologizing but 45 minutes later they arrive. Horrible...they were a frozen product, thawed and served with a disgusting cheese dip. Of course, nothing like the menu described. I sent them back and asked for the check. My lone 1 star is because the bartender did go to the manager and they comped my two beers. While i was burning time waiting, my fellow bar sitting neighbor had ordered chicken tenders platter, which arrived with no french fries, and before my pretzels which I had ordered 15 minutes before his. His fries arrived at the same time as my pretzels...30 minutes after. He did live in the area and explained to me that the kitchen service has went downhill rapidly since the hiring of a new kitchen manager. He also informed me that the place was owned by Nationwide Realty Investors that also owns the block. I would suggest hiring a few restaurant professionals to run the place..as it could be a really cool place to dine. Great selection of beer.
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Valerie G.
We were here with a large party and the service was good given the size of our party (20+). The cobb salad was very good and was a huge portion. The selection of drinks was also good but they are highly overpriced, with several of our friends paying nearly $80 for 2 people. That seems a bit much so I suggest you come for food and go elsewhere for drinks.
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Avi R.
They say that the kitchen is open till 11 but it's closed before 10. Last trip I take to this establishment.
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Cindy B.
Three of us went there last Friday to watch the Buckeye basketball game in the afternoon. Great beer selection on tap, lots of TVs, and nice sports memorabilia. Since appetizers were 1/2 off we ordered the chicken tenders. They were the BEST TENDERS EVER (really!). They were huge (more like cutlets), crispy and well-seasoned. Wow! The chicken potato skins were also good. Service was attentive. If we lived in Columbus, we would go there all the time.
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Michael G.
Food is horrible. Ordered a Cesar salad with grilled chicken. When I got my salad the "grilled" chicken was ice cold. I asked the waitress why my chicken is cold and she responded that's how we serve it. They should state on the menu that the chicken added to any salad is ice cold.
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LJ W.
This place is great! I heard they have good burgers so I had to make a trip. Even though I'm not a big OSU fan I had to respect the OSU decor. The customer service and the portions were perfect. My best part about the visit was the burger bun, it is by far the best bun I have ever devoured. BBQ Burger 1-5=5. Fries 1-5=4.
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Greg H.
Went here with family and friends. Slow and rude host, slow service, cold food. Not worth the time.
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Emma L.
This place is okay. I'm not a huge sports/Buckeyes fan so the decor is what it is. It feels much more museum-y than sports bar-y. There's tons of seating, but I have seen it fill up on big game days. The outdoor patio is pretty nice and has TVs and a cool OSU stone fire pit. They also have a room you can rent for private parties and I hear they do trivia nights, which could be fun. The food is pretty decent. Rotisserie Chicken seems to be their thing and you can get it on salads and sandwiches and find it in their soups. The menu is your typical American fare - fried appetizers, soups/salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. I typically stick with the Club Salad with Rotisserie Chicken (~$10) and a cup of their Chicken Tortilla soup to start (only $2 when added to a salad). The tortilla soup is really pretty great and has diced up avocado in it. Not too spicy, though. The last time I was here, bf and I both found a (pretty big) bone in our salad...kind of weird and unsettling. Being the first time that's ever happened to me here, it was really unfortunate it had to happen to both of us. Service has been pretty good, only a few slip-ups. Overall, not a place I flock to when I'm in the mood to go out, but when the occasion calls for it (visiting parents, dining with a large group), it's a pretty good choice.
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Dan W.
Probably my sixth visit here. I love the concept - Ohio State theme and lots of memorabilia. Food is OK to very good. SERVICE IS ALWAYS TERRIBLE! we have thought maybe it was a bad server or just a bad night; but every time we have been here it has been a bad experience. NEVER AGAIN.
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Heather S.
This place has a great menu and the food is good if it comes out right. My low rating isn't because of the food or the menu or even the venue itself. It is for the terrible, terrible service. I've been here multiple times and the first several were an OK experience (lunch or weeknight dinner). But the service we've had on Fridays and Saturdays has been unbelievable. We have made reservations for large groups and everyone in the group was frustrated and angry each time we've gone. The last experience was so bad that I called and said something to the manager the next day who didn't seem that apologetic and just said that is what happens on Saturday nights (and no, there was no OSU game on). I really want to like this place because they can accommodate a lot of folks and have a great menu selection, but the service can really kill it. Maybe if they switch management and get rid of the folks working there, I'd become a patron again.
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Mike B.
Awkward layout with the construction going on inside, not sure when that will be done. Place seems nice enough. We went during happy hour and they had some good deals on their flatbreads we took advantage of. Food was good, and earning of the three stars. The service was definitely lacking. I didn't really want to blame it on our server, that seemed foreign, but she did not know anything about their draft selection and also didn't give us the happy hour prices on our check (until we gave the check back to her asking for our ~$8 off). It's an average place, maybe a good sports bar, but below average compared to other nearby offerings in grandview.
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S W.
There is no rating low enough for this restaurant. I went with a large group and they refused to serve the group drinks as they came in the door. They ran out of food. I worked witih Nicole and she was a total nightmare. She never returned my calls blaming everything on her faulty cell phone. All I heard were excuses and then ended up being overcharged. NEVER AGAIN!!!
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Stephanie P.
This place is like a sports/hotel/college bar that is trying to be all of those things and none of those things at the same time. I'm not a Buckeyes fan so the decor was lost on me but it's not overwhelming so it was easily overlooked. I am not sure if they are doing construction or something but there's a large rectangular box set-up just behind the bar and in the middle of the dining area. It's weird and (I hope) not permanent because it blocks the view into the lovely patio area. The food was just okay. I ordered the appetizer chicken fingers, which were tasty and greasy but at $8.99 they were a bit on the pricey side. It was a large portion so that was something. The boyfriend had a wrap which he devoured quickly so (apparently) it was pretty good. The beer list is impressive. There are a wide selection of Ohio-made beers on the list and the "outsider" beers were good choices. I can't say that I'll come running back here but I wouldn't say no to another visit.
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Mike F.
Waiting now for 2hrs with 5 open visible tables that have not been serviced. Staff is clueless to keep customers from leaving. Never again
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Katie S.
Middle of the road service. Waitstaff was uncommitted and inexperienced. The only time we saw the manager was when she came to the table to tell us we were being wasteful. The food was good, although not as good as Applebee's and the restaurant was clean, and pleasant. The restaurant is full of Buckeye paraphernalia which is cool.
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Troy S.
I was down at Grandview Digfest and hungry enough to give this place a shot. They were also handing out $10 off coupons when you spend $25, so it made financial sense to give it a shot. It was decent food, nice interior, nice little patio, and a decent amount of TVs. The host was very polite and welcoming, my initial impression was good until I heard a waiter remark that he was the only one over here as we sat. He might not have been happy about another table but he did his job. The menu has large selection of sandwiches that range from $8-13 on average. I ordered the Thai Steak Wrap while wifer got a chicken sandwich. My Thai Steak Wrap was decent but my taste bids were weak since I had consumed a decent amount of local drinks at Digfest. It came with a decent amount of fries but for $11 it should of. My wife's chicken was dry and not all that good. All in all the place isn't too bad but nothing great. If you want to check the OSU stuff on the wall and have a decent meal then give it a shot. I think the prices are a little high but with a coupon the place works out pretty well.
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Wynne W.
Average Food. Horrible Service! My friend and I went on a Friday night a week ago with 6:30 pm reservations. It was nice out so we sat outside on the patio. The restaurant was not busy probably because it was early. The service was horrible. The restaurant was not even 1/3 full and the server was in and out of the patio frequently but it took 25 minutes before we were waited on and that was only after my friend finally called her over. We had a groupon and she insulted us by telling us we would have to order entrees and not just appetizers to use the groupon. She explained that some people try to use groupons to get free meals. We were planning to order full meals so her comment was unnecessary and insulting. We know how to use a groupon. We ordered potato skins which were good but nothing to rave about. I had the salmon entree which was a bit salty but overall good. The green beans on the side were excellent. My friend had a burger and she said it was very good. She had asked for ketchup and mustard but the server did not bring them until my friend asked a 2nd time 20 minutes later. We were at the restaurant for almost 2 hours because of the inattentive server. The patio was nice and the food was decent for this kind of place but I will not go back. The food is comparable to Max and Ermas and TGI Fridays. Service is much better at these other places so if I want this kind of food, it will not be at Buckeye Grill. There are lots of restaurants (especially of this kind) in Columbus and I will not pay to be insulted.
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Leigh P.
Boo hiss! Poor draft beer selection, way less than average food, plus a server that went AWOL on us for 20+ minutes. I will not be back.
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Christopher G.
My first review was from the old location on Olentangy. This update is from their new location in the Grandview Yard. I went in yesterday for lunch, and the place is cool. Lots of OSU memorabilia, and a separate "stage" room for groups to watch the big game in large projection glory, or for a small band/live performer. Decor is old school...hard wood throughout, done very nicely. The bar is long, full service, and lots of big screen TVs to catch your favorite sports team. I was seated quickly, and the place was not very busy at all. I ordered some chicken wings, which took a long time to come out. I think it was the manager who seated me, so I think they lost me in who was supposed to be my server. The wings did finally did arrive via the bartender, but she just dropped them off...she didnt ask/take my entree' order. To make matters worse, the wings were cold. Room temperature at best, and the celery was warm...it was indeed obvious I was forgotten about and they sat under some hot lamp for too long. Too bad too, as they had great flavor. The manager came by again, and asked if everything was okay...I didnt say anything about the wings, but I did tell him I had yet to order my entree, and he said "Tell me what you want, and Ill get it right out for you." I ordered the French Dip sandwich which comes with fries, and it did indeed come out quickly. The sandwich was a bit over cooked for my likening, but good. The fries were just standard skin-on cuts and seemed under-cooked...limp and greasy. The manager was nice about everything, but he fell short of apologizing for my extended wait. The bill was also over $23...pretty steep for 6 wings and a sandwich/fries entree. I might go back, but its most certainly not on my "must return" list.
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Brian F.
I'm a fan of this place. The food is pretty good (especially the pizzas), and I've tried some of the appetizers as well (also good). There's a nice patio for good weather days and a fire pit as well. I wasn't crazy about a few of the waitresses there. They just didn't seem very happy to be waiting on our table. If your a Buckeye, the decor is awesome. Lots of memorabilia and pictures of days gone by. This would probably be an excellent place to enjoy a Buckeye football or basketball game on TV, but it might be kind of crowded.
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S B.
Don't go here for the food... I've been here three times and each time I am disappointed. Maybe I need to lower my expectations. Today there were no avocados on my salad. I told the waitress, she asked if I wanted her to bring some out... I was already done with my salad so that was a no. My BBQ chicken Flatbread was dry and bland... To top it off the ice cream in his sundae was freezer burnt. Sigh. At least they have the decor going for it.
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Marissa C.
The memorabilia and decoration here are awesome! It was really neat to check out the glass case with Archie Griffin's Heisman trophy and signed football, a vintage TBDBITL uniform, and the like. While there were, of course, many nods to OSU's football heritage, there was also attention for other sports, like a second glass case full of golf clubs and such. One of the many TVs (it's a sports bar too) was cycling through a slideshow of old photos of OSU sporting events, athletes, TBDBITL, and coaches, which was neat to watch. Big OSU fans should also check out the blurbs in the front of the menu - there are a lot of neat touches, like the fact that the tables are made from wood that served as bleachers at OSU in their former lives. The bar area is nice - spacious and has plenty of TVs. The booths are large and roomy, and there is a nice patio space outside. This is definitely a fun place to take OSU fans, particularly those from out of town. I visited for Happy Hour (4-7 pm Monday-Friday), when they have $1 off most drinks and half price appetizers. Three of us enjoyed sharing the Chicken Nachos and the Potato Skins. While both were good, it was really the Chicken Nachos that took the cake. It was a huge serving in a deep bowl that was piled way high (described in the menu as able to "feed a team") loaded with all sorts of goodies: cheese, black beans, rotisserie chicken, and pico de gallo. The pico de gallo was great - really fresh tasting and helped make the nachos feel a little lighter with the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, etc. We could also detect a hint of brown sugar and lime, which really added a great flavor to the nachos. Service was great. We had two servers checking in with us periodically, making sure everything was satisfactory and whether we needed more drinks. I never saw the original uniforms other reviews have mentioned, but they must have taken your feedback seriously, because the servers looked great in a mix of OSU themed shirts. While it is not currently available on their website, Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill does offer a gluten-free menu. When you go to be seated, just let the host/hostess know you need the menu. It's got quite a bit on it - multiple appetizer options, most salads, several entrees, and a huge section of the sandwiches and burgers can be made gluten free without the bun or tortilla, and they will put it in lettuce cups for you. We would recommend - and be sure to try the Chicken Nachos if you eat meat!
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B C.
I come to you live from the Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill. I've been here before and didn't really care for it but we ended up here tonight because Hofbrauhaus was a two hour wait. Anyway, we got some beers and ordered some apps. We made a fun game of passing around the cornbread and making people take a bite because it was that horrible. The smell is still stinging my nostrils. I can only describe the flavor as if you were to suck on some old nickels and chase with mud and then wiped your mouth with a damp dish towel that had been stored in a dark closet for 3 weeks. The rest of the apps weren't vomit inducing but they were nothing special. The service was also poor from the door to the bar to the table. They kept trying to upsell us on a 22oz beer and when some of us fell for it, it turned out to be a half stein glass which is just a fancy pint glass. It was $1.50 more than the 16oz but it was in fact also 16 ounces. How does that happen in a big restaurant? Long story short, don't go out of your way to come here. It's a joke.
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Billy G.
This place has so much potential-- an up and coming area, lots of TVs, nice Buckeye atmosphere. The food is even okay. But, the service is awful. Plain and simple, it's awful! Both times I've been here, they have gotten things wrong, been completely absentee (not filling water, not bringing food, not bringing silverware), and just plain dishonest (trying to keep partially spent gift cards, lying about things "not being in stock" when they just get an order wrong). I will not be coming back here, and that makes me sad. I hate to cut off a place that has "Buckeye" in the title, but this establishment brings shame to the name.
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Luke T.
I didn't get to check out every aspect of this new restaurant, but I did see and experience enough to make an opinion, and if I don't write a review now, I doubt I ever will, because I won't be back unless some outside forces decide to host something here again. The space itself is well-designed. Very minimalist design, in my opinion, and I liked that about it. Even the memorabilia wasn't overkill (which is unusual in places with this theme). However, Keith's comment about the uniforms...dead on. They are seriously out of place with the rest of the look of the establishment. I'll grant them that it was busy, but the wait service was slow and average. I only tried the onion straws, but they were greasier than they should have been. Finally, its location is off-putting. For one, what is a "Buckeye Hall of Fame" doing so far from the Buckeye's campus? I can't see it ever being a pre/post-game destination like the old restaurant was. Secondly, it's in this terrible, new mini-mall with a horrendous parking garage. The spaces are waaaaaay too slim, the directional arrows/signs/etc are insufficient, and it's generally a nightmare. The spaces are so slim it's dangerous. You basically gotta hope every other vehicle is a compact car.
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Tim S.
Other than having the name and the buckeye memorabilia this place has little else to offer. Food is forgetful and average as best; it's overpriced for what you get as well. Sometimes they have some decent beer on draft and it's a decent place to watch the game. I like the new area it's in, the yard is a nice new complex. But just go somewhere else - if you have to go here have low expectations on the food.
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Kate H.
Meh? Buckeye Hall of Fame is kind of like that really good looking guy that finally asked you out and then you find out he is incredibly boring and a little bit slow, so you just have to sip your beer politely and try to make sure he doesn't know you are really watching SportsCenter over his shoulder... and let's face it, if I prefer to watch SportsCenter there is something seriously, seriously wrong with the situation. The place is beautiful, no doubt. The service is well intentioned and pleasant enough, but slow, forgetful, unpolished, and not very fulfilling. The food is just plain. I asked (twice) for hot sauce to spice my potato up and never got it, so had to steal horseradish sauce from my dining companion to make them taste like something. My chicken sandwich was fine, but sounded so much better than it was. It wasn't terrible or unpleasant necessarily, I'm just not going out on a second date.
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Jessica H.
Better than I thought it would be. There's a very nice meeting room with table, flatscreen and AV hookup all the way in the back. Food is ok. My veggie burger was both dry and mushy and I'm not sure precisely how that was pulled off. Sandwiches were clearly pretty much sandwiches - no real distinctive trait. Cobblers are served in black cast iron skillets! very cool.
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Mark S.
Don't get food here, life is too short for bad food. There are better places a short drive away. The beer is ok.
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Jenine M.
My fiance and I went here because it's close by the house. We were seated by the hostess and sat at a table 20 minutes waiting for a server to take our drink order or acknowledge us in any way shape or form. It was not very busy, there were maybe 6 tables and as many waiters/waitresses who were hanging around talking and generally ignoring people. After waiting the 20 minutes, we decided to leave. The hostess told us to have a nice night and when we told her what happened she laughed. I really did not find the situation very funny and will never be back.
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Doug O.
Decent place for lunch with a nice patio. A wide range of casual-grill selections like burgers, sandwiches, and salads. A surprisingly nice beer list. Not amazing food, but pretty solid. Lots of Buckeye crap on the walls if that's what your into. Moderate pricing.
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Zeek B.
I don't see the purpose of aging USDA select(prison grade) rib-eyes... I was told they are USDA Prime which they clearly are not.
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Laura C.
The cache of this place used to be the pretty decent memorabilia and a massive back room with games. Gone are the games at this location and the memorabilia sucks. Although I'm a Michigan fan, I've lived in Columbus most of my life and can appreciate the legacy. But seriously it's more like an oversized, overly lit super bright boring bar with some OSU stuff as an afterthought. Food sucks but half priced appetizers through 7 make it bearable. The chicken tenders were more like massive chicken breasts and lightly breaded. They were the weirdest chicken tenders I've ever had. I will say I was able to turn them into a delicious sandwich 2 days later though. Parking sucks during happy hour due to the ginormous gym next door and everyone is arriving for their post work work-out. Even as a none beer snob person I could tell their beer menu was just MEH. If you're staying at the Hyatt next door, please do yourself a favor and take a cab anywhere else in Grandview or even downtown. This place is not reflective of Columbus food and drink. Chances are you're staying there for work and can get reimbursed so make the extra effort.
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Liz M.
Went here for MNF. It was pretty dead on a rainy Monday. Not surprised, I guess. A friend wanted to go their for the game to check it out since it was a new place he hadn't been. We grabbed a booth at the bar. Well, we had a good time and LOVED the $2 dafts, any kind, all day and night Mondays. My frind got the French Dip, which he said was disappointingly fatty. My boyfriend got the wings, which he said were mediocre and not spicy enough. I got onion straws and those were good. Service by the bartender was good. She was sweet and attentive. lots of TV's but I wished they were bigger. Bathrooms were clean. Overall, I probably won't suggest it myself, but like Jon R. and Rachel P. I would go if asked by a friend. If I lived in the area I'd definietly hit up the $2 pint Mondays and $5 gourmet burger Tuesdays.
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Jordan R.
The food was fine, nothing to write home about. Be sure to order your burger well done unless you want it still mooing. My big problem with this place is the service. I've been there 3 times and 3 times I've had terrible service. 20 minutes to take drink orders, 20 more to bring them. Never a refill. Food took even longer. It ended up taking nearly 2 hrs for our 4 cheeseburgers. In my view that's just unacceptable. I don't blame the waitress, I blame the management. You need more staff! Get it together and I might reconsider. But I'm not going back until I hear they have tuned things around.
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Jay C.
Good service but food was not good. Better place to for drinks.
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D R.
Went there during Happy Hour!! What A deal! Half price drinks and appetizer. Wings were awesome, Pretzel were good-gotta love beer cheese! With the surrounding apartments and businesses could not understand why it wasn't busier. Plenty of TVs, prompt, friendly service. Definitely will return...
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Christina C.
There's nothing better than feeling like a classy Buckeye. (Back off, haters.) This place seriously oozes with class. I mean, it's immaculate. Dark, rich colors, a pool table, ample seating, full bar, and my favorite part: A side stadium-seating, game-watching heaven with a huge projection screen and full service from the waitstaff. Oh yes, you can watch your favorite team in a big comfy chair and order food and beer! Buckeye memorabilia line the walls and are in glass cases, and the whole setup is pretty awesome if you want to bring friends or family and just chill. There's even a nice fire pit on the patio. The food was the biggest surprise! The menu had all sorts of seemingly unrelated items - yep, enchiladas and Asian salmon are on the same menu. I chose the carnitas sandwich (yum!) and the house salad was tasty, light and large. Definitely try the Buckeye bites for an appetizer - little potatoes stuffed with bacon, cheese and some sort of super tasty dipping sauce that's drizzled under the bites. The beer selection was ok, I didn't see many crafts and although the prices are kinda high for a "sports" bar, the food is totally worth it. And baby, this is definitely not your typical neighborhood sports bar.
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Edy D.
Our social group decided to try out BHOFG and we are glad we did. The staff was friendly & accommodating. The bartender, Brandon, seemed to know his craft. The atmosphere was upbeat, dining areas spacious and surprisingly not loud. The waitress, Terra, was attentive and always around when we needed something. I enjoyed the Carnitas Sandwich, which was slow braised pork smothered in hickory sauce with cilantro, jack cheese, pickled onion, avocado and mayonnaise. This place was a real hit with the group. Enjoy! FYI - when locating this place....when you see Hyatt & Urban Active you are there...it's tucked in between. :-)
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Keith B.
Okay, so I was asked to come back and give them a second try. I contemplated it, and on a whim for a second date, I decided to give them a call and give them a try. My previous review was written for lunch, which I still would like a second try. For this review, I went for dinner. This was night and day - talk about taking it up a notch. The server was attentive and always there when we needed her. The manager *and* the chef apologized for my last experience - and - perhaps most importantly? Their food was phenomenal. My date and I both went with the special for the evening - a ribeye with smashed potatoes, and root vegetables (for me) and broccoli topped with asiago cheese (for her). The steaks were cooked perfectly (mine, medium, hers, well) and were full of flavor. The food was delicious and full of flavor. Alas, there was not room for dessert (...which still looks awesome, we just didn't... couldn't... attempt it). Plain and simple - they blew me away, made my date go even better (thanks to Gary/Mark/my server) - I will be returning. However, my comment about the uniforms stand ;)
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Kimberly C.
Great at everything! I have been here during multiple excursions in recent months and have had excellent experiences each time. I first went with an alumni group who took over the fire pit (the best in the city, BTW) and without reservations we enjoyed hours of impromptu appetizers and refreshments. Done! We were admittedly demanding and our server handled it with ease and with a smile. Round two was with a small group of my mentees. We changed our order three times and it came out right...WOW! Last, I went for lunch and ended up conducting more serious business. The manager gave us a room and we deliberated for two hours during the afternoon with consistantly full Diet Cokes! This place is may not be downtown but is within minutes and has lots of free parking. Try it!
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Mike D.
It was ok...that is to say, it was miles above and beyond my experience with Buckeye Hall of Fame when it was on Olentangy. I went here for a work event and so the food was provided, and it was alright. They actually had some peanut slaw and some sandwich wraps that were pretty good. Service was harried (there were a lot of people in the room, and only a couple -- or maybe only one -- server covering). so, no worries there. The new building is swanky and it's nicely appointed. There's ample parking close by in a parking garage as well.
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Joe J.
I recently sent a large group to the Buckeye for dinner. We requested seating for 20 in a semi-private area. As it turned out, they needed to add 3 more tables because the group grew when some associates of my group decided to join them. I'm guessing there were somewhere between 25 and 30 people. When you send a large group somewhere with special requests, especially that they get good service from start to finish, it's always a worry that the restaurant will be understaffed and your group will end up frustrated. A planner's worst nightmare. I was getting text messages from my Group Leader from the minute they arrived. As requested, appetizers were already on the table waiting for them when they were seated. The addition of 3 more tables was accommodated seamlessly and the server was described as "Awesome". The feedback I got was universally positive. This is a Sports Bar/Restaurant with Burgers on the menu. I don't think anybody expected haute cousine. What they did expect and what they did get was fantastic service, a hearty meal and drinks, and everybody left happy. My hat goes off to the staff at the Buckeye and the Group Sales person at the nearby Hyatt Place hotel for taking such good care of my people.
We went here for tuesdays $5 burger night and I was suprised that this is way more than just your average sports bar! Upscale but still devoted to sports, a percect mix that will make woman like it as well. They have a great menu to go along with the nice decor and pleasant atmosphere. Happy to hear you can sub a veggie burger for any of their burgers and even that is made in house, good stuff, good mood. I had the Bruschetta Burger with Oven-dried bruschetta atop melted provolone cheese, fresh basil, and Asiago cheese, my son the Guacamole Burger, Cajun seasoned and covered in fresh guacamole with green chiles, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and creama, just so that I could have the guac as well and the man had the Huevos Locos Burger Pepper-jack cheese, sunny side up egg, fresh jalapeno, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips all drizzled with chile sauce, as sides they had onion straws and fries and I had a salad. All of it was exceptionally good, fresh as can be large portions and very tasty. The service was great, however I was extreamly pissed when I saw that the server took an additional $5 tip off our credit card, WTF?!! Other than that it was a great meal and we would be back for more, just pay cash when you go to avoid greedy waiters!
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Kara F.
Food is decent, service was horrible. It took 25 minutes for us to get out check after we were done eating and the restaurant was not even full.
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Kevin W.
Came on a Friday night. Got right in, not excessively busy. Looks like it would be a great place in the summer with a nice patio. Came with my wife and 7 year old. He's a sports fanatic, so the ample TV's and Buckeye paraphernalia was perfect for him. I had the Pork Chop with Apple Chutney special. Pork chop was awesome! Well seasoned and moist. The Apple Chutney left a little to be desired. Had too much vinegar in it which ran on the plate and smothered the taste of the fresh broccoli. Smashed potatoes were terrific! Peel on and well seasoned. As a matter of fact, we found that seasoning was all around terrific. The chef definitely has a palate. My wife had the Nachos as her entree. She couldn't stop raving. The black beans were seasoned with brown sugar and had a nice kick to them. She finished with blackberry cobbler which was also very good. We split the kettle chips with blue cheese for appetizer. Chips were crisp and warm. The cheese slightly melted, very well done. My son had a cheese burger. Not a fan of sesame seeds, he didn't care. The burger was excellent and even with the seeds, the bun was crisp and delicious. Really great for kids. Overall it was a nice experience. Ambiance leaves a bit to be desired. Not as "all Buckeye" as the previous incarnation. Bet it's very nice after work, during the summer or on game day.
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david l.
The reason I give it even 2 stars is because my girlfriend loved her "buckeye martini" which was the only lovable aspect of our meals. The place is neat on the inside if you're a Buckeye fan or if you want to rub it in your m*ch*g*n friends face but the food is absolutely bland and uninventive. The Mac and cheese was very boring (how do you ruin Mac and cheese?). I had the Carnitas sandwich which may have been the best of all 4 dishes our group ordered but I would still only give it a 2.5. The fish tacos came out cold and had as much depth as the Wolverines offensive playbook this year (uhhh let's run another QB keeper). The prime rib was super fatty and super dry, my buddy actually ordered a water in addition to his beer just to wash it down. And finally, the sea bass... if you like tiny esophagus puncturing bones and a normally expensive, flavorful fish tasting like cheap, bland tilapia served smothered in Italian dressing than this is the dish for you. I hate bashing this place because it's theme and decor represent something close to my heart (O-H-I-O) but there is no way I could recommend the food to anyone based on my experience. I know they just opened their doors a few months ago so maybe I'll give them another opportunity in a year or so and see if they figured out their menu but until then we'll just be drinking.
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Constantino P.
Good food, and friendly service, all at a crazy close convenience (right next door) to the Hyatt. Lot's of beers on tap as well. It can get pretty crowded on OSU game nights, with a lively atmosphere also. The specials are pretty sweet and as others have mentioned, and the burgers were delicious. Hey, who's gonna knock a delicious $5 burger (Tues.) or a $2 pint (Mon.) ???
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Nikki B.
I gave this restuarant a second chance after my last disappointing experience, needless to say I will not be returning. Where to begin? The mediocre welcoming from the host. He was not warm and inviting. We were waiting for a third person at our table, however we were not asked if we wanted to order or wait for him, so instead our waitress did not come around . We ordered soup, and salad. An appetizer to start and then a quesadilla as an entree with a burger. The soup came alone. I would've liked to enjoy my salad before my meal, however it came all at once. We sat without drinks for an extensive amount of time. Our friend had to goto the bar to ask the manager for an iced tea refill, and he didn't seem to eager to please us. Our table sat with dirty dishes for such a long time that our friend actually bussed them himself and sat them at the end of the bar. A dirty table has been sitting untouched for over an hour. This restaurant is not busy. The employees are moping around like they're zombies. No one here has any sense of urgency. I watched the host play on his phone , since clearly there is nothing better to do. We actually watched our waitress and another waitress walk out of the building past the parking garage possible for a smoke break. They returned 10-15 min later. The manager never stopped to ask how things were. He never helped clean the dirty tables or wonder where his staff was. I actually just witnessed him leaving the building. He returned with a vacuum cleaner from the neighboring hotel. I think there are more urgent matters at hand than vacuuming the carpet. You couldn't pay me to return to this restaurant. I would like our hard earned money back because your employees weren't working hard for our returned business. PS I work in this industry so I know how things should run, and I know it's not like this. Food was mediocre at best.
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L. D.
I have to give kudos to Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill. My expectations were low and I was pleasantly surprised !! I was expecting sports bar level food and ended up with ' this is damn good'. I had the Tortilla Soup which was a little spicy and was ok. The star of the show was the Angel Hair Pasta - Pulled rotisserie chicken served over pasta tossed in a white wine butter sauce with oven dried tomatoes, spinach topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts for $15.79. This was oh so good and I'm already googling for similar recipes. The pretzel roll was a super nice change from the plain bread and/or garlic sticks at other places. I received a 10% discount by showing my Hyatt room key from next door. This meal was well worth the $$$. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely come back to Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill. GO BUCKS !!!!
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Juliana H.
I like. A lot. I do not love. Much more spacious than I had expected. I went during a weekday lunch and although the restaurant wasn't empty, it certainly wasn't packed. Wall-to-wall Ohio State memorabilia. Tons of history. A must-visit for avid Buckeye fans or anyone intrigued by Buckeye culture. Our server explained that their rotisserie chicken is featured throughout the menu. I ordered a lunch portion of the Yard Street Salad, which comes with their special rotisserie chicken and a pretzel breadstick. Delicious! It comes tossed, but thankfully not drenched, in a sweet/tangy kind of salad dressing. The size of the lunch portion was actually pretty impressive. Why not five stars, you ask? To be honest, I was a little disappointed in the ambiance itself. I felt like I was eating in the middle of a Buckeye History Museum. Yeah, I know, that's kind of the point, but I would have appreciated something to make the place a little more engaging or accessible to those of us who appreciate the buckeyes but haven't bled scarlet and grey since birth. Something...anything...to inject a bit more energy into this place. The soft elevator music during lunch hour didn't help much either.
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J Bradford L.
Firsties!!! This just opened near my office and I decided to check it out for my birthday and I am glad I did!! Having been to the old Buckeye HOF Cafe and having not been impressed, I was hopeful, but skeptical. This place seems to have fixed all of the problems with the old model. The place is very open and airy with high ceilings and well lit. There is a nice long bar, large inviting booths and classy decor. Of course, it is full of all Buckeye memorabilia and gear, which is always nice. But this place feels a lot nicer and friendlier than the old version that was down the street. The food was really top notch, I had the Gumbo (excellent - thick and rich and full of real seafood) and the muffaletta sandwich (served hot with a nice mix of italian meats and a tasty olive mix). My other guest had the fish tacos, which were excellent as well, large pieces of lightly battered fish with a great salsa/sauce on top in corn tortillas. Overall, the place was very nice and the food was very good. The salads looked HUGE, but my sandwich was nicely proportioned. I could see coming to the bar for happy hour, which I would never have done at the old place. Nice going, new owners for properly reviving a Buckeye Stronghold!!!
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Lindsey O.
NEVER AGAIN. I live in Grandview and face Buckeye Hall of Fame each day while on the treadmill at Urban Active, so I finally gave it a try at around 3:30pm on a Sunday. When we walked in, the hostess asked us, with an attitude, if we made a reservation. I explained that I did not think that was necesary, as it was an in-between time, but she told us we had to sit at the bar. No big deal. I have waited tables before and I have patience with those in the food industry because I know how stressful it can be, but my experience here went beyond what any reasonable customer would tolerate. The bar was clearly short staffed, as it was completely full with 1 bartender serving the entire area. I am not exaggerating when I say it took 25 minutes before we were even acknolwedged, and that was only because I reached over the bar and grabbed menus, which is a surefire way to piss off a bartender. I recently went gluten-free, and it took another decent chunk of time for me to flag down the bartender to ask for a gluten free menu. She first told me they didn't have one, but then asked a waitress who brought me one. This is unacceptable these days, where food allergies are increasingly prevalent. I later overheard that the OSU baseball team was coming in later from some excited teenage waitresses, which explains why the attention was diverted away from the other diners in the restaurant. Long story short, I ended up getting "naked tenders"- chicken fingers without any breading- which were unbearably dry. This place should go under with their rude staff and inability to accommodate those with food allergies; however their location (next to a hotel with tourists who don't know any better) and plethora of Buckeye memorabilia will keep them afloat.
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Chris H.
It was OK, I was there with a group on a Wednesday night, it was not at all crowded or loud, we could talk and enjoy each other's company. They sat us at two big bar tables. We were not crammed in tight, but the table were not overly roomy with the plates of food. Service was good; she did keep with us and may have been a little less visible toward the end of our visit but she was never away too long. The food was pretty good, I had a Buckeye burger with onion straws. The burger was made of good beef, I ordered it medium and it was a little dry, they have caramelized onions and mushrooms on it that were good along with a horseradish mustard (it also has blue cheese on it but I asked to not have that). The side of onion straws were awesome - not greasy and they were fresh. For my drink I had two Long Islands Ice Teas and they were mixed well, not weak however I have had other places serve this in a bigger glass for less money. They have patio seating on two sides and they have big sliding glass doors open to that patio space. These were open so we had to deal with the heat and humidity, a breeze would have been great. Another problem with the open sliding doors is that some in our group had to deal with the setting sun in their eyes as there are no blinds to shut on these open doors. The OSU memorabilia is neat and not overbearing. I would return.
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Rachel P.
Yep! Just like the stars say: A-Ok. I typically like "American" food - fried, lots of meat, cheese and mayo...but this place was a little too much, and left me with a headache. I got the fish and chips with a large appetizer/side of onion fries to split with Jon R. Both of these foods tasted great, but they really over did it with the salt. The fish needed a little bit more tarter sauce or aoli. The service was pretty decent, and it generally allows for my three-star rating review: I wouldn't say "No" if someone suggested I go there with them, but I wouldn't actively recommend this restaurant. Except to my parents. They love all that kitschy buckeye stuff, so perhaps I will eventually stop by again.
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Jon R.
Aight. Firstly, I really dig the new area of Grandview Buckeye HOF Grill is in. What a gorgeous little center they've got going on, with a free parking garage and everything! The restaurant was pretty empty for 7pm on a Friday night. We got a table right away. The service was just fine, no complaints there. We ordered onion straws as an appetizer, which were pretty good but a little salt and oil heavy, leaving me with oily and grainy hands, at the same time! M'lady got herself a fishy sandwich, which she said was "crispy." I got a hamburger with mushrooms and fries. The fries again were super thin, which some people enjoy, but it's not really my thang. And the burger was average! It did not disappoint, but it did not wow either. One thing I did notice that I liked that would bump it to 3.5 stars if Yelp! allowed it is that the owner (or vice owner, or vice manager, or something) was walking around making conversation, asking people how their meals were. I got asked that several times. Plus, there was an opinion card in the credit card holder when our bill came. I think that's pretty cool. I hope they listen to their customers and make improvements as they go along for the ride of restauranting in Columbus! Buckeye HOF in the future for me is defined like this, which is my rule for 3-star restaurants: I will not crave Buckeye HOF and I will not recommend it if a friend asks for a great restaurant. But if someone invites me there, I will gladly oblige and not be disappointed. It's a solid restaurant, just not above and beyond.
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Amy S.
What a hot spot! I like this place way more than I liked the ol' Cafe. Not sure why other than the fact that I felt like I could only go there on a special occasion because of the way they were set up to have events, but with the Hall of Fame Grill I could go there anytime. Networking events, lunch appointments, or just to catch the game. Parking is easy and it's in a great area. I've only ever ordered a burger there before, but I promise you it was great!
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Jodi S.
I went there for a lunch meeting. The space is really nice. The seating is spacious, you don't feel crowded, and they have lots of room to store your bags and coats. I got there a little early and they let me sit down even though they weren't officially open. The service continued to be good. The food was pretty good, but not great. The Thai steak wrap said it would be spicy, which I don't think that it was and the beef was tough. The chicken tortilla soup was delicious.
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Mike B.
After talking about it about wanting to try it for months my wife and I found a Friday night to check this place out. The parking garage is nice especially when its snowing. We noticed that patios where nice and had TV's on them for the warmer months. We where seated really quick and it wasn't very busy for a Friday at 7 pm. I checked out the menu for a drink and tried to order a draft beer. The server told me they don't carry about half the draft list. My wife ordered a salad and I ordered a french dip. My sandwich was OK but the fries where not good. I think they had been under a warmer for a while. The scenery is nice and they do have some really cool memorabilia but I probably won't go back for dinner. I might return in the summer to hangout on the patio if they have a good happy hour going.
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Tina H.
A wonderful tribute to the Bucks. Beautiful place to visit if you are an out of towner. The service was great. Food was so so. My sister and her bf had the hot dogs and my daughter had the appetizer plate and I had a wrap sandwich. Not bad food but not great either. If you want to enjoy an awesome tribute to the Ohio State BuckEyes, this is a must visit.
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Andrea W.
Ok, so I drank a little too much last night and was slightly hungover and in dire need of liquids for re-hydration and something for my very angry stomach. We sat at a booth in the bar ordered drinks and they were out very quickly. He ordered a cup of chicken tortilla soup to start and I had the small Caesar salad with rotisserie chicken (this was amazing by the way). He got some chicken wrap thing and I got a BBQ burger. Loved it. The only thing I would improve on would be the fries, I don't know I just didn't really like them. But overall great. And the prices weren't too bad either.
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Drew C.
BOTTOM LINE: As a restaurant, its very, very mediocre - borderline bad. The service is simply terrible. It is, however, a great place to watch a game. Die hard fans and lots of TVs. If you're looking for an alternative to BW3s for watching Buckeye games, its a great place. The memorabilia is great and its a wide open space. Unfortunately, this is where the compliments end. THE FOOD: The food is on par with your local Applebees (and Im not so sure that Applebees isn't better). It's cooked and presented generically. No care or thought put into the food at all. Mass produced, turn 'em and burn 'em dishes. We've ordered: Rotisserie Chicken, Spin Dip, Wings, Quesadillas, Soups, Yard St. Salad, Tailgater Sandwiche and the Chicken Enchiladas. Nothing was memorable - tasted cheap and generic. Not exactly disgusting but a huge let down. THE SERVICE: The SERVICE IS AWFUL. I've gone twice and each time the servers (different people) forgot drink orders, forgot to fill waters, went missing for long periods of time, brought out soup and apps AFTER THE ENTREE - seriously busch-league mistakes that should never happen at a place this expensive. FINAL WORD: Its a fun to place to watch a game if you don't care about the quality of the food or service. Oh, and the food is WAAAAAYYY overpriced for the quality.
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T K.
Do yourself a favor and spend your hard earned money elsewhere. Just bad customer service in every aspect of dinning experience. Went once, will not return. One star is for our server's repeated apology.
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Kara K.
The boy & I had a faveroo, so we decided to try it out. We walked right in on a Friday night, but by the time we left the place looked packed. Service was fine, no problems there. The problems were with the food. I ordered the brushetta burger which was meh. Fries were good, but the burger itself (not toppings) didn't have much flavor. I had my heart set on a juicy burger and that is definitely what I received. The boy ordered the steak with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetable. The mashed potatoes were good. The steak was a little fatty, but he wasn't expecting much. The problem was the seasonal vegetables: roasted potatoes. Yes, he was served TWO kinds of potatoes with his steak. Seriously? Setting aside that he now had two potatoes on his plate, the roasted potatoes weren't even cooked correctly. He asked me if I wanted a taste, so I took my fork and stabbed a potato. It took me a couple tries because the potato was so hard. As soon as I bit in, I knew exactly what the problem was. It was as if they had sliced the potatoes, put some sauce on them & rolled the potatoes around in a pan to get the outsides a little warm. The insides of the potatoes were completely uncooked. This restaurant has been open way too long to have problems like that. Hopefully they fix the problems soon!
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Mark B.
We went last night for the 1st time, allowing enough time for them to get any new restaurant bugs out of their system. Was definitely not disappointed. Very attentive wait staff, and great food. I had their special sandwich of the day, a deep fried chicken sandwich. Like the other reviewers, I am not a fan of the super slim fries they use, but they aren't terrible either. Love that they have a free pool table to use! They also have a stadium seating viewing area if you are there to watch a game, with super comfortable large leather chairs. On their outdoor patio, they have a Block O shaped fireplace, which is nice. I was told they don't light it up every night, just on request from customers (to help keep their gas bill lower.) As a lover of Buckeye history, I loved the memorabilia ... was able to show my guest photos of many old time players he's heard me talk about in the past ... such as Bill Willis, Lin Houston, etc. Great location, and very easy parking. Too far to walk from campus, but very short drive ... about a mile from the old location, so not bad. A bit on the pricey side, so it won't be a regular visit for me, but definitely will be back to take out of town guests or for special occasions!
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sean w.
So this was our official retry. We had been once during the nfl playoff season and, well lets just say that was our first time. However, after a little correspondence we were encouraged to give this venue a second chance. We decided on an osu bball game as a well themed time. I will have to say overall our experience was the proverbial, night and day, from the last time. We had a large group that staggered in. All of us were taken well care of, prompt food and drink service. It appeared to me all hands were on deck this Sunday. It was a good place for what we had in mind. I will also commend any facility able to handle a large group of our friends. The only downfall yesterday was the overly annoying hoop-fever shoot em bball machine directly behind our table. I felt like a majority of the time i was there something was falling behind me. If you need arcade then designate an area for arcade please. Oh yeah and of course the uniforms, completely outdated, and i am sure despised by the staff. My friend pointed out to me there were quite a few good looking staff members there but that was tamed down by the absurd uniform choices. It is very easy to tell a place is owned by a hands-off corporate ownership team. Nonetheless, what a difference in the time before thank you.
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Jon D.
Service was insanely slow. Food was marginal. The facilities were not kid friendly as they did not have a baby changing station. Will not be able to recommend this place to anyone.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Garage Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Aimee K.
I so want to love this place. It anchors the Grandview Yard, and should be a fantastic addition to the Grandview restaurant scene. In reality, on its best day it is average. Food is the least positive aspect. Most things taste frozen, or maybe reheated. Drinks are ok if you sit at the bar, but even then it often seems as if you're impeding on the social scene of the bartender and their server friends. At tables, service can be absolutely atrocious. Waiving down servers for silverware, waters, and drinks is the norm. Seems like rarely does anyone take used dishes away. Go here to watch a game and sit at the bar for drinks only: plausible success. Anything else? Avoid
(1)Deb C.
The food here is above average. I had the asian salmon which was delicious and served with fresh green beans. Others with me had burgers and fries that they enjoyed very much. The atmosphere is nice, clean. Spacious outdoor seating as well. Service however is lacking. On a busy Saturday evening there was only one bartender our waitress told us. Took forever to get our drinks. Saved us money from ordering more I guess. This is in a great area, will go back.
(4)Sittikiat S.
I am a huge Ohio State Buckeye fan and was very excited to try this place. The interior and atmosphere is very nice. There are a lot of Ohio State stuff to look at! Its almost like a mini museum! Our server was very friendly and recommended me the Fish N Chips. The Cod was well cooked with a really good batter! I had a bite of my friend's burger and was very tasty as well. Overall I'm a fan of this place. Good service, atmosphere, and food!!
(4)Michelle S.
Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill is a two star restaurant on all levels. Service is average at best. Slow, uncoordinated, not unfriendly but also not genuine. The restaurant was literally empty when we arrived and seemed well staffed but we still had slow service. Value... Everything is just a bit overpriced for what you get... A small amount of spinach and artichoke dip with a disproportionate pile of tortilla tips is $9... 3 (made from frozen) pretzel sticks, also $9. $17 for a margarita pizza that had way too much cheese and was of Freshetta/frozen quality. On a better note, drink (alcohol) prices were reasonable and my husband really liked his chicken sandwich. I've had worse meals, but I won't seek out BHoFG for another visit any time soon.
(2)Shemeika N.
If your a buckeye fan then you should check out this place great atmosphere and good good ! Friendly staff
(4)Farid S.
First time here.... Ordered the Cesar salad and a "cup" of clam chowder soup. I purposely quoted the word 'cup' here as it was a major disappointment. Probably no more than 8-10 tablespoon full... I think the last time we've been disappointed of an actual cup size was when we dinned at Bogey's Inn.. The Cesar salad was ok, but again quite a small portion. My friends foos didn't fair much better either. Everyone was concerned of the portion size. I am willing to give it another chance though, and hopefully it's much better the next time.
(2)Karin G.
I really enjoyed my visit to Buckeye Grill. This is a beautiful restaurant located in Grandview - and yes, it is heavily Buckeye themed! The menu is primarily American fare and they had great lunch combo deals. I ordered the soup and salad - cream of mushroom and Cesar salad. The soup was good, but the Cesar salad was delicious and the dressing was awesome! I will ask to get the dressing on the side next time, though, because it was a bit too much - of a good thing of course! Can't wait to come back and try out the patio area with the lovely firepit! Also, have a group meeting planned here for their "Recruitment Room" in the back - seat about 15 people and requires a $200 F&B minimum.
(5)Doug S.
Host staff is horrible. Wait staff average service. Bartenders below average. Waited 45 minutes to be seated with plenty of open tables after 20 minutes. Only got a table because a person in our party really started bitching about it. Burgers were average. Somewhere on par with Wendy's. I saw a family of three walk out after being being ignored in the waiting area for 30 minutes. There were plenty of tables open. I believe this place gets good business on the name alone. If it didn't have Buckeye in the name, nobody would come. This place sucks. Go Bucks!
(1)Alicia R.
Great atmosphere and food. Service was impeccable. A nice place to sit back, unwind, and have a drink or three.
(4)Brian P.
A great venue for Buckeye fans and sports fans. Many smartly placed flat screens with a variety of sporting programs, long bar with many beers on tap and cocktails, and a full menu of lunch and dinner staples. Why 2 stars? Took a pretty lengthy time to be approached by waitstaff, although we were seated promptly. Placed lunchtime order on Friday just after noon. A few minutes after placing the order, we were told, sorry the kitchen is out of burgers. Out. Of burgers. On Friday before the lunch crowd had even peaked. Yikes. No big deal. Fish and chips, please. Plate is delivered with fish and potato chips. I realize I am not in England and there is no HP sauce on the table, but where on earth does "chips" in connection with fried fish mean potato chips? Nowhere. That's where. I asked for the chips to be replaced with chips. They were, and I was not charged for getting both fries and potato chips. Great place, in general. I am a regular customer with a loyalty card ($10 off every $100 spent). I will be back, but this was a major disappointment as it was a day off lunch with the better half. Come on, Buckeye HOF, you are better than this! Let's get back out there and win!
(2)Jeffrey H.
I ordered half reuben sand and New England clam chowder for lunch. The sandwich was fine, but the clam chowder, New England clam chowder, was a clear based broth soup. It was not good. It was basically clam soup. The place was not busy and they had plenty of staff, but it took 45 minutes to get my lunch, a chicken salad sandwich, chicken strips, and fries. Completely unacceptable wait for simple food. I emailed the mgt of the restaurant thru there website and have yet to get even an acknowledgment of my email 2 weeks later. As I told them, I will give them one more chance, but if I get food that is prepared according to your own recipes and slow service, I won't be back. btw, I am an OSU alumnus.
(2)Benjamin P.
I was able to go back to Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill last time I was in town and was THRILLED with the improvements to the service! Everyone from the host to the server were super attentive and had a great ability to explain the new menu items. I split the Thai Chopped Salad with my friend, which really would be enough as a meal, but I really wanted to try the Hall of Fame Baked Mac and Cheese so I ordered that as well. Man oh man, it was out of this world. Beer selection is outstanding, and the atmosphere is top-notch. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Shellie E.
Second visit here on a Sunday afternoon. Very quiet, low key and chill. Porch is wonderful spot for a spinach salmon salad and apple cider. Delicious food and great service. We will become regulars on Sunday!
(5)Christy C.
It was our first visit to BHOFG Love the atmosphere! But the food is terrible. We ordered the chicken tenders to share. You can't mess up chicken tenders,right? I requested well done and the came out dripping of grease and luke warm. I sent them back. The guy beside of us (his first visit) ordered nachos and I don't know how he ate them. Not one chip on that plate was firm. Chips where so wet he had to eat them with a fork. Nachos with a fork?? He was so upset but didn't complain. He finally just gave up. I considered bring my staff here for a Christmas lunch but have since changed my mind. atmosphere is a plus Food quality is terrible Sorry BHOFG
(2)Will P.
Decent burger On a peaceful Sunday evening strolled on over to Buckeye Hall of Fame grill for dinner. Being an Ohio State fan I could appreciate the decor. It was not very busy inside, yet no greeters were at their post to greet and seat us. A few moments later someone showed up and sat us. Our waiter also took a few moments before greeting us which was disappointing. My date ordered a margarita and it came out terrible so we had it sent back. We put in our orders and took in the buckeye memorabilia. The first dish we tried was the hummus plate. It was okay, the hummus was good but not special. I had the bbq burger with sweet potato fries. The fries were tasty (but how hard is it to make sweet potato fries), and the burger was well executed. I really liked the bbq sauce they used. The only downside to it was the really large pieces of tomato and pickles. With better service this could have been a dynamite experience.
(3)Heather G.
Everyone was very pleasant and Abby our server was on top of it! The broccoli cheddar soup is homemade and delish! I had the one of their signature salads with sweet and tangy dressing and salmon. So good. Not too busy at lunch either. Perfect place to take clients
(4)Bethany N.
I would love nothing more than to be a regular at a bar that's walking distance from my apartment, but this place was so bad that I will never be returning. I live about 30 seconds walking distance from this place so trust me when I say that I desperately want to like Buckeye Grill but this place is just not good. The food is greasy, bland, and clearly not fresh. I got sick almost immediately after eating some wings that were obviously store-bought and had been frozen for who knows how long. I also tried a sampler of the pretzels and a few other bar snacks which were also all bland and tasted re-heated. And although I do understand that this place is geared towards beer drinkers, they have almost no cocktail menu and the bartender was rude when I asked for a cocktail suggestion. Overall, the menu selection was average (think Applebee's menu), but the quality of the food and service was terrible. This place just does not fit in with the rest of the excellent food/bar scene in Grandview and I hope to see it go soon.
(1)Bill W.
I decided to try BHoFG out after a long day of work and I was staying at the Hyatt next door. Several reviews noted some of the same issues that I found as well. I sat at the bar and decided to order a beer and an app. After a lengthy wait of 10-15 minutes to place my order..which in defense of the bartender she was the only person behind the bar and it was her 2nd week. I ordered a draft and the pretzels...15 minutes no pretzels..30 minutes no pretzels..bartender is apologizing but 45 minutes later they arrive. Horrible...they were a frozen product, thawed and served with a disgusting cheese dip. Of course, nothing like the menu described. I sent them back and asked for the check. My lone 1 star is because the bartender did go to the manager and they comped my two beers. While i was burning time waiting, my fellow bar sitting neighbor had ordered chicken tenders platter, which arrived with no french fries, and before my pretzels which I had ordered 15 minutes before his. His fries arrived at the same time as my pretzels...30 minutes after. He did live in the area and explained to me that the kitchen service has went downhill rapidly since the hiring of a new kitchen manager. He also informed me that the place was owned by Nationwide Realty Investors that also owns the block. I would suggest hiring a few restaurant professionals to run the place..as it could be a really cool place to dine. Great selection of beer.
(1)Valerie G.
We were here with a large party and the service was good given the size of our party (20+). The cobb salad was very good and was a huge portion. The selection of drinks was also good but they are highly overpriced, with several of our friends paying nearly $80 for 2 people. That seems a bit much so I suggest you come for food and go elsewhere for drinks.
(4)Avi R.
They say that the kitchen is open till 11 but it's closed before 10. Last trip I take to this establishment.
(1)Cindy B.
Three of us went there last Friday to watch the Buckeye basketball game in the afternoon. Great beer selection on tap, lots of TVs, and nice sports memorabilia. Since appetizers were 1/2 off we ordered the chicken tenders. They were the BEST TENDERS EVER (really!). They were huge (more like cutlets), crispy and well-seasoned. Wow! The chicken potato skins were also good. Service was attentive. If we lived in Columbus, we would go there all the time.
(4)Michael G.
Food is horrible. Ordered a Cesar salad with grilled chicken. When I got my salad the "grilled" chicken was ice cold. I asked the waitress why my chicken is cold and she responded that's how we serve it. They should state on the menu that the chicken added to any salad is ice cold.
(1)LJ W.
This place is great! I heard they have good burgers so I had to make a trip. Even though I'm not a big OSU fan I had to respect the OSU decor. The customer service and the portions were perfect. My best part about the visit was the burger bun, it is by far the best bun I have ever devoured. BBQ Burger 1-5=5. Fries 1-5=4.
(5)Greg H.
Went here with family and friends. Slow and rude host, slow service, cold food. Not worth the time.
(1)Emma L.
This place is okay. I'm not a huge sports/Buckeyes fan so the decor is what it is. It feels much more museum-y than sports bar-y. There's tons of seating, but I have seen it fill up on big game days. The outdoor patio is pretty nice and has TVs and a cool OSU stone fire pit. They also have a room you can rent for private parties and I hear they do trivia nights, which could be fun. The food is pretty decent. Rotisserie Chicken seems to be their thing and you can get it on salads and sandwiches and find it in their soups. The menu is your typical American fare - fried appetizers, soups/salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. I typically stick with the Club Salad with Rotisserie Chicken (~$10) and a cup of their Chicken Tortilla soup to start (only $2 when added to a salad). The tortilla soup is really pretty great and has diced up avocado in it. Not too spicy, though. The last time I was here, bf and I both found a (pretty big) bone in our salad...kind of weird and unsettling. Being the first time that's ever happened to me here, it was really unfortunate it had to happen to both of us. Service has been pretty good, only a few slip-ups. Overall, not a place I flock to when I'm in the mood to go out, but when the occasion calls for it (visiting parents, dining with a large group), it's a pretty good choice.
(3)Dan W.
Probably my sixth visit here. I love the concept - Ohio State theme and lots of memorabilia. Food is OK to very good. SERVICE IS ALWAYS TERRIBLE! we have thought maybe it was a bad server or just a bad night; but every time we have been here it has been a bad experience. NEVER AGAIN.
(1)Heather S.
This place has a great menu and the food is good if it comes out right. My low rating isn't because of the food or the menu or even the venue itself. It is for the terrible, terrible service. I've been here multiple times and the first several were an OK experience (lunch or weeknight dinner). But the service we've had on Fridays and Saturdays has been unbelievable. We have made reservations for large groups and everyone in the group was frustrated and angry each time we've gone. The last experience was so bad that I called and said something to the manager the next day who didn't seem that apologetic and just said that is what happens on Saturday nights (and no, there was no OSU game on). I really want to like this place because they can accommodate a lot of folks and have a great menu selection, but the service can really kill it. Maybe if they switch management and get rid of the folks working there, I'd become a patron again.
(2)Mike B.
Awkward layout with the construction going on inside, not sure when that will be done. Place seems nice enough. We went during happy hour and they had some good deals on their flatbreads we took advantage of. Food was good, and earning of the three stars. The service was definitely lacking. I didn't really want to blame it on our server, that seemed foreign, but she did not know anything about their draft selection and also didn't give us the happy hour prices on our check (until we gave the check back to her asking for our ~$8 off). It's an average place, maybe a good sports bar, but below average compared to other nearby offerings in grandview.
(3)S W.
There is no rating low enough for this restaurant. I went with a large group and they refused to serve the group drinks as they came in the door. They ran out of food. I worked witih Nicole and she was a total nightmare. She never returned my calls blaming everything on her faulty cell phone. All I heard were excuses and then ended up being overcharged. NEVER AGAIN!!!
(1)Stephanie P.
This place is like a sports/hotel/college bar that is trying to be all of those things and none of those things at the same time. I'm not a Buckeyes fan so the decor was lost on me but it's not overwhelming so it was easily overlooked. I am not sure if they are doing construction or something but there's a large rectangular box set-up just behind the bar and in the middle of the dining area. It's weird and (I hope) not permanent because it blocks the view into the lovely patio area. The food was just okay. I ordered the appetizer chicken fingers, which were tasty and greasy but at $8.99 they were a bit on the pricey side. It was a large portion so that was something. The boyfriend had a wrap which he devoured quickly so (apparently) it was pretty good. The beer list is impressive. There are a wide selection of Ohio-made beers on the list and the "outsider" beers were good choices. I can't say that I'll come running back here but I wouldn't say no to another visit.
(3)Mike F.
Waiting now for 2hrs with 5 open visible tables that have not been serviced. Staff is clueless to keep customers from leaving. Never again
(1)Katie S.
Middle of the road service. Waitstaff was uncommitted and inexperienced. The only time we saw the manager was when she came to the table to tell us we were being wasteful. The food was good, although not as good as Applebee's and the restaurant was clean, and pleasant. The restaurant is full of Buckeye paraphernalia which is cool.
(3)Troy S.
I was down at Grandview Digfest and hungry enough to give this place a shot. They were also handing out $10 off coupons when you spend $25, so it made financial sense to give it a shot. It was decent food, nice interior, nice little patio, and a decent amount of TVs. The host was very polite and welcoming, my initial impression was good until I heard a waiter remark that he was the only one over here as we sat. He might not have been happy about another table but he did his job. The menu has large selection of sandwiches that range from $8-13 on average. I ordered the Thai Steak Wrap while wifer got a chicken sandwich. My Thai Steak Wrap was decent but my taste bids were weak since I had consumed a decent amount of local drinks at Digfest. It came with a decent amount of fries but for $11 it should of. My wife's chicken was dry and not all that good. All in all the place isn't too bad but nothing great. If you want to check the OSU stuff on the wall and have a decent meal then give it a shot. I think the prices are a little high but with a coupon the place works out pretty well.
(3)Wynne W.
Average Food. Horrible Service! My friend and I went on a Friday night a week ago with 6:30 pm reservations. It was nice out so we sat outside on the patio. The restaurant was not busy probably because it was early. The service was horrible. The restaurant was not even 1/3 full and the server was in and out of the patio frequently but it took 25 minutes before we were waited on and that was only after my friend finally called her over. We had a groupon and she insulted us by telling us we would have to order entrees and not just appetizers to use the groupon. She explained that some people try to use groupons to get free meals. We were planning to order full meals so her comment was unnecessary and insulting. We know how to use a groupon. We ordered potato skins which were good but nothing to rave about. I had the salmon entree which was a bit salty but overall good. The green beans on the side were excellent. My friend had a burger and she said it was very good. She had asked for ketchup and mustard but the server did not bring them until my friend asked a 2nd time 20 minutes later. We were at the restaurant for almost 2 hours because of the inattentive server. The patio was nice and the food was decent for this kind of place but I will not go back. The food is comparable to Max and Ermas and TGI Fridays. Service is much better at these other places so if I want this kind of food, it will not be at Buckeye Grill. There are lots of restaurants (especially of this kind) in Columbus and I will not pay to be insulted.
(1)Leigh P.
Boo hiss! Poor draft beer selection, way less than average food, plus a server that went AWOL on us for 20+ minutes. I will not be back.
(1)Christopher G.
My first review was from the old location on Olentangy. This update is from their new location in the Grandview Yard. I went in yesterday for lunch, and the place is cool. Lots of OSU memorabilia, and a separate "stage" room for groups to watch the big game in large projection glory, or for a small band/live performer. Decor is old school...hard wood throughout, done very nicely. The bar is long, full service, and lots of big screen TVs to catch your favorite sports team. I was seated quickly, and the place was not very busy at all. I ordered some chicken wings, which took a long time to come out. I think it was the manager who seated me, so I think they lost me in who was supposed to be my server. The wings did finally did arrive via the bartender, but she just dropped them off...she didnt ask/take my entree' order. To make matters worse, the wings were cold. Room temperature at best, and the celery was warm...it was indeed obvious I was forgotten about and they sat under some hot lamp for too long. Too bad too, as they had great flavor. The manager came by again, and asked if everything was okay...I didnt say anything about the wings, but I did tell him I had yet to order my entree, and he said "Tell me what you want, and Ill get it right out for you." I ordered the French Dip sandwich which comes with fries, and it did indeed come out quickly. The sandwich was a bit over cooked for my likening, but good. The fries were just standard skin-on cuts and seemed under-cooked...limp and greasy. The manager was nice about everything, but he fell short of apologizing for my extended wait. The bill was also over $23...pretty steep for 6 wings and a sandwich/fries entree. I might go back, but its most certainly not on my "must return" list.
(2)Brian F.
I'm a fan of this place. The food is pretty good (especially the pizzas), and I've tried some of the appetizers as well (also good). There's a nice patio for good weather days and a fire pit as well. I wasn't crazy about a few of the waitresses there. They just didn't seem very happy to be waiting on our table. If your a Buckeye, the decor is awesome. Lots of memorabilia and pictures of days gone by. This would probably be an excellent place to enjoy a Buckeye football or basketball game on TV, but it might be kind of crowded.
(3)S B.
Don't go here for the food... I've been here three times and each time I am disappointed. Maybe I need to lower my expectations. Today there were no avocados on my salad. I told the waitress, she asked if I wanted her to bring some out... I was already done with my salad so that was a no. My BBQ chicken Flatbread was dry and bland... To top it off the ice cream in his sundae was freezer burnt. Sigh. At least they have the decor going for it.
(2)Marissa C.
The memorabilia and decoration here are awesome! It was really neat to check out the glass case with Archie Griffin's Heisman trophy and signed football, a vintage TBDBITL uniform, and the like. While there were, of course, many nods to OSU's football heritage, there was also attention for other sports, like a second glass case full of golf clubs and such. One of the many TVs (it's a sports bar too) was cycling through a slideshow of old photos of OSU sporting events, athletes, TBDBITL, and coaches, which was neat to watch. Big OSU fans should also check out the blurbs in the front of the menu - there are a lot of neat touches, like the fact that the tables are made from wood that served as bleachers at OSU in their former lives. The bar area is nice - spacious and has plenty of TVs. The booths are large and roomy, and there is a nice patio space outside. This is definitely a fun place to take OSU fans, particularly those from out of town. I visited for Happy Hour (4-7 pm Monday-Friday), when they have $1 off most drinks and half price appetizers. Three of us enjoyed sharing the Chicken Nachos and the Potato Skins. While both were good, it was really the Chicken Nachos that took the cake. It was a huge serving in a deep bowl that was piled way high (described in the menu as able to "feed a team") loaded with all sorts of goodies: cheese, black beans, rotisserie chicken, and pico de gallo. The pico de gallo was great - really fresh tasting and helped make the nachos feel a little lighter with the chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, etc. We could also detect a hint of brown sugar and lime, which really added a great flavor to the nachos. Service was great. We had two servers checking in with us periodically, making sure everything was satisfactory and whether we needed more drinks. I never saw the original uniforms other reviews have mentioned, but they must have taken your feedback seriously, because the servers looked great in a mix of OSU themed shirts. While it is not currently available on their website, Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill does offer a gluten-free menu. When you go to be seated, just let the host/hostess know you need the menu. It's got quite a bit on it - multiple appetizer options, most salads, several entrees, and a huge section of the sandwiches and burgers can be made gluten free without the bun or tortilla, and they will put it in lettuce cups for you. We would recommend - and be sure to try the Chicken Nachos if you eat meat!
(4)B C.
I come to you live from the Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill. I've been here before and didn't really care for it but we ended up here tonight because Hofbrauhaus was a two hour wait. Anyway, we got some beers and ordered some apps. We made a fun game of passing around the cornbread and making people take a bite because it was that horrible. The smell is still stinging my nostrils. I can only describe the flavor as if you were to suck on some old nickels and chase with mud and then wiped your mouth with a damp dish towel that had been stored in a dark closet for 3 weeks. The rest of the apps weren't vomit inducing but they were nothing special. The service was also poor from the door to the bar to the table. They kept trying to upsell us on a 22oz beer and when some of us fell for it, it turned out to be a half stein glass which is just a fancy pint glass. It was $1.50 more than the 16oz but it was in fact also 16 ounces. How does that happen in a big restaurant? Long story short, don't go out of your way to come here. It's a joke.
(2)Billy G.
This place has so much potential-- an up and coming area, lots of TVs, nice Buckeye atmosphere. The food is even okay. But, the service is awful. Plain and simple, it's awful! Both times I've been here, they have gotten things wrong, been completely absentee (not filling water, not bringing food, not bringing silverware), and just plain dishonest (trying to keep partially spent gift cards, lying about things "not being in stock" when they just get an order wrong). I will not be coming back here, and that makes me sad. I hate to cut off a place that has "Buckeye" in the title, but this establishment brings shame to the name.
(1)Luke T.
I didn't get to check out every aspect of this new restaurant, but I did see and experience enough to make an opinion, and if I don't write a review now, I doubt I ever will, because I won't be back unless some outside forces decide to host something here again. The space itself is well-designed. Very minimalist design, in my opinion, and I liked that about it. Even the memorabilia wasn't overkill (which is unusual in places with this theme). However, Keith's comment about the uniforms...dead on. They are seriously out of place with the rest of the look of the establishment. I'll grant them that it was busy, but the wait service was slow and average. I only tried the onion straws, but they were greasier than they should have been. Finally, its location is off-putting. For one, what is a "Buckeye Hall of Fame" doing so far from the Buckeye's campus? I can't see it ever being a pre/post-game destination like the old restaurant was. Secondly, it's in this terrible, new mini-mall with a horrendous parking garage. The spaces are waaaaaay too slim, the directional arrows/signs/etc are insufficient, and it's generally a nightmare. The spaces are so slim it's dangerous. You basically gotta hope every other vehicle is a compact car.
(3)Tim S.
Other than having the name and the buckeye memorabilia this place has little else to offer. Food is forgetful and average as best; it's overpriced for what you get as well. Sometimes they have some decent beer on draft and it's a decent place to watch the game. I like the new area it's in, the yard is a nice new complex. But just go somewhere else - if you have to go here have low expectations on the food.
(2)Kate H.
Meh? Buckeye Hall of Fame is kind of like that really good looking guy that finally asked you out and then you find out he is incredibly boring and a little bit slow, so you just have to sip your beer politely and try to make sure he doesn't know you are really watching SportsCenter over his shoulder... and let's face it, if I prefer to watch SportsCenter there is something seriously, seriously wrong with the situation. The place is beautiful, no doubt. The service is well intentioned and pleasant enough, but slow, forgetful, unpolished, and not very fulfilling. The food is just plain. I asked (twice) for hot sauce to spice my potato up and never got it, so had to steal horseradish sauce from my dining companion to make them taste like something. My chicken sandwich was fine, but sounded so much better than it was. It wasn't terrible or unpleasant necessarily, I'm just not going out on a second date.
(2)Jessica H.
Better than I thought it would be. There's a very nice meeting room with table, flatscreen and AV hookup all the way in the back. Food is ok. My veggie burger was both dry and mushy and I'm not sure precisely how that was pulled off. Sandwiches were clearly pretty much sandwiches - no real distinctive trait. Cobblers are served in black cast iron skillets! very cool.
(3)Mark S.
Don't get food here, life is too short for bad food. There are better places a short drive away. The beer is ok.
(2)Jenine M.
My fiance and I went here because it's close by the house. We were seated by the hostess and sat at a table 20 minutes waiting for a server to take our drink order or acknowledge us in any way shape or form. It was not very busy, there were maybe 6 tables and as many waiters/waitresses who were hanging around talking and generally ignoring people. After waiting the 20 minutes, we decided to leave. The hostess told us to have a nice night and when we told her what happened she laughed. I really did not find the situation very funny and will never be back.
(1)Doug O.
Decent place for lunch with a nice patio. A wide range of casual-grill selections like burgers, sandwiches, and salads. A surprisingly nice beer list. Not amazing food, but pretty solid. Lots of Buckeye crap on the walls if that's what your into. Moderate pricing.
(3)Zeek B.
I don't see the purpose of aging USDA select(prison grade) rib-eyes... I was told they are USDA Prime which they clearly are not.
(1)Laura C.
The cache of this place used to be the pretty decent memorabilia and a massive back room with games. Gone are the games at this location and the memorabilia sucks. Although I'm a Michigan fan, I've lived in Columbus most of my life and can appreciate the legacy. But seriously it's more like an oversized, overly lit super bright boring bar with some OSU stuff as an afterthought. Food sucks but half priced appetizers through 7 make it bearable. The chicken tenders were more like massive chicken breasts and lightly breaded. They were the weirdest chicken tenders I've ever had. I will say I was able to turn them into a delicious sandwich 2 days later though. Parking sucks during happy hour due to the ginormous gym next door and everyone is arriving for their post work work-out. Even as a none beer snob person I could tell their beer menu was just MEH. If you're staying at the Hyatt next door, please do yourself a favor and take a cab anywhere else in Grandview or even downtown. This place is not reflective of Columbus food and drink. Chances are you're staying there for work and can get reimbursed so make the extra effort.
(2)Liz M.
Went here for MNF. It was pretty dead on a rainy Monday. Not surprised, I guess. A friend wanted to go their for the game to check it out since it was a new place he hadn't been. We grabbed a booth at the bar. Well, we had a good time and LOVED the $2 dafts, any kind, all day and night Mondays. My frind got the French Dip, which he said was disappointingly fatty. My boyfriend got the wings, which he said were mediocre and not spicy enough. I got onion straws and those were good. Service by the bartender was good. She was sweet and attentive. lots of TV's but I wished they were bigger. Bathrooms were clean. Overall, I probably won't suggest it myself, but like Jon R. and Rachel P. I would go if asked by a friend. If I lived in the area I'd definietly hit up the $2 pint Mondays and $5 gourmet burger Tuesdays.
(3)Jordan R.
The food was fine, nothing to write home about. Be sure to order your burger well done unless you want it still mooing. My big problem with this place is the service. I've been there 3 times and 3 times I've had terrible service. 20 minutes to take drink orders, 20 more to bring them. Never a refill. Food took even longer. It ended up taking nearly 2 hrs for our 4 cheeseburgers. In my view that's just unacceptable. I don't blame the waitress, I blame the management. You need more staff! Get it together and I might reconsider. But I'm not going back until I hear they have tuned things around.
(2)Jay C.
Good service but food was not good. Better place to for drinks.
(2)D R.
Went there during Happy Hour!! What A deal! Half price drinks and appetizer. Wings were awesome, Pretzel were good-gotta love beer cheese! With the surrounding apartments and businesses could not understand why it wasn't busier. Plenty of TVs, prompt, friendly service. Definitely will return...
(4)Christina C.
There's nothing better than feeling like a classy Buckeye. (Back off, haters.) This place seriously oozes with class. I mean, it's immaculate. Dark, rich colors, a pool table, ample seating, full bar, and my favorite part: A side stadium-seating, game-watching heaven with a huge projection screen and full service from the waitstaff. Oh yes, you can watch your favorite team in a big comfy chair and order food and beer! Buckeye memorabilia line the walls and are in glass cases, and the whole setup is pretty awesome if you want to bring friends or family and just chill. There's even a nice fire pit on the patio. The food was the biggest surprise! The menu had all sorts of seemingly unrelated items - yep, enchiladas and Asian salmon are on the same menu. I chose the carnitas sandwich (yum!) and the house salad was tasty, light and large. Definitely try the Buckeye bites for an appetizer - little potatoes stuffed with bacon, cheese and some sort of super tasty dipping sauce that's drizzled under the bites. The beer selection was ok, I didn't see many crafts and although the prices are kinda high for a "sports" bar, the food is totally worth it. And baby, this is definitely not your typical neighborhood sports bar.
(4)Edy D.
Our social group decided to try out BHOFG and we are glad we did. The staff was friendly & accommodating. The bartender, Brandon, seemed to know his craft. The atmosphere was upbeat, dining areas spacious and surprisingly not loud. The waitress, Terra, was attentive and always around when we needed something. I enjoyed the Carnitas Sandwich, which was slow braised pork smothered in hickory sauce with cilantro, jack cheese, pickled onion, avocado and mayonnaise. This place was a real hit with the group. Enjoy! FYI - when locating this place....when you see Hyatt & Urban Active you are there...it's tucked in between. :-)
(4)Keith B.
Okay, so I was asked to come back and give them a second try. I contemplated it, and on a whim for a second date, I decided to give them a call and give them a try. My previous review was written for lunch, which I still would like a second try. For this review, I went for dinner. This was night and day - talk about taking it up a notch. The server was attentive and always there when we needed her. The manager *and* the chef apologized for my last experience - and - perhaps most importantly? Their food was phenomenal. My date and I both went with the special for the evening - a ribeye with smashed potatoes, and root vegetables (for me) and broccoli topped with asiago cheese (for her). The steaks were cooked perfectly (mine, medium, hers, well) and were full of flavor. The food was delicious and full of flavor. Alas, there was not room for dessert (...which still looks awesome, we just didn't... couldn't... attempt it). Plain and simple - they blew me away, made my date go even better (thanks to Gary/Mark/my server) - I will be returning. However, my comment about the uniforms stand ;)
(5)Kimberly C.
Great at everything! I have been here during multiple excursions in recent months and have had excellent experiences each time. I first went with an alumni group who took over the fire pit (the best in the city, BTW) and without reservations we enjoyed hours of impromptu appetizers and refreshments. Done! We were admittedly demanding and our server handled it with ease and with a smile. Round two was with a small group of my mentees. We changed our order three times and it came out right...WOW! Last, I went for lunch and ended up conducting more serious business. The manager gave us a room and we deliberated for two hours during the afternoon with consistantly full Diet Cokes! This place is may not be downtown but is within minutes and has lots of free parking. Try it!
(5)Mike D.
It was ok...that is to say, it was miles above and beyond my experience with Buckeye Hall of Fame when it was on Olentangy. I went here for a work event and so the food was provided, and it was alright. They actually had some peanut slaw and some sandwich wraps that were pretty good. Service was harried (there were a lot of people in the room, and only a couple -- or maybe only one -- server covering). so, no worries there. The new building is swanky and it's nicely appointed. There's ample parking close by in a parking garage as well.
(3)Joe J.
I recently sent a large group to the Buckeye for dinner. We requested seating for 20 in a semi-private area. As it turned out, they needed to add 3 more tables because the group grew when some associates of my group decided to join them. I'm guessing there were somewhere between 25 and 30 people. When you send a large group somewhere with special requests, especially that they get good service from start to finish, it's always a worry that the restaurant will be understaffed and your group will end up frustrated. A planner's worst nightmare. I was getting text messages from my Group Leader from the minute they arrived. As requested, appetizers were already on the table waiting for them when they were seated. The addition of 3 more tables was accommodated seamlessly and the server was described as "Awesome". The feedback I got was universally positive. This is a Sports Bar/Restaurant with Burgers on the menu. I don't think anybody expected haute cousine. What they did expect and what they did get was fantastic service, a hearty meal and drinks, and everybody left happy. My hat goes off to the staff at the Buckeye and the Group Sales person at the nearby Hyatt Place hotel for taking such good care of my people.
(5)Courtney Q.
I went here last fall with my dad to watch the OSU-versus-Wisconsin football game. I'd decided not to buy tickets to the match-up at Ohio Stadium because I'd figured we would lose it, but apparently, we ended up winning after Braxton Miller's Hail Mary-style pass sealed for us an unexpected victory. :-) The restaurant wasn't crowded at all, probably because most Columbus residents were at the game or elsewhere near High Street. The establishment is partly some sort of Buckeye memorabilia museum, with its numerous photographs and mementos testifying to OSU's athletic successes. As for the food, it was just "okay;" it overall failed to "wow" me. I ordered the sampler platter as both my appetizer and entrée, and it turned out to be much smaller than I'd expected it to be. It also tasted more salty than savory--mehhh. :-/ Because of its environment, however, the Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill may get another visit from me, but this time I expect it to step up! I *do* sense potential for this place, you know!
(3)Nijole T.
We went here for tuesdays $5 burger night and I was suprised that this is way more than just your average sports bar! Upscale but still devoted to sports, a percect mix that will make woman like it as well. They have a great menu to go along with the nice decor and pleasant atmosphere. Happy to hear you can sub a veggie burger for any of their burgers and even that is made in house, good stuff, good mood. I had the Bruschetta Burger with Oven-dried bruschetta atop melted provolone cheese, fresh basil, and Asiago cheese, my son the Guacamole Burger, Cajun seasoned and covered in fresh guacamole with green chiles, pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and creama, just so that I could have the guac as well and the man had the Huevos Locos Burger Pepper-jack cheese, sunny side up egg, fresh jalapeno, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips all drizzled with chile sauce, as sides they had onion straws and fries and I had a salad. All of it was exceptionally good, fresh as can be large portions and very tasty. The service was great, however I was extreamly pissed when I saw that the server took an additional $5 tip off our credit card, WTF?!! Other than that it was a great meal and we would be back for more, just pay cash when you go to avoid greedy waiters!
(4)Kara F.
Food is decent, service was horrible. It took 25 minutes for us to get out check after we were done eating and the restaurant was not even full.
(2)Kevin W.
Came on a Friday night. Got right in, not excessively busy. Looks like it would be a great place in the summer with a nice patio. Came with my wife and 7 year old. He's a sports fanatic, so the ample TV's and Buckeye paraphernalia was perfect for him. I had the Pork Chop with Apple Chutney special. Pork chop was awesome! Well seasoned and moist. The Apple Chutney left a little to be desired. Had too much vinegar in it which ran on the plate and smothered the taste of the fresh broccoli. Smashed potatoes were terrific! Peel on and well seasoned. As a matter of fact, we found that seasoning was all around terrific. The chef definitely has a palate. My wife had the Nachos as her entree. She couldn't stop raving. The black beans were seasoned with brown sugar and had a nice kick to them. She finished with blackberry cobbler which was also very good. We split the kettle chips with blue cheese for appetizer. Chips were crisp and warm. The cheese slightly melted, very well done. My son had a cheese burger. Not a fan of sesame seeds, he didn't care. The burger was excellent and even with the seeds, the bun was crisp and delicious. Really great for kids. Overall it was a nice experience. Ambiance leaves a bit to be desired. Not as "all Buckeye" as the previous incarnation. Bet it's very nice after work, during the summer or on game day.
(4)david l.
The reason I give it even 2 stars is because my girlfriend loved her "buckeye martini" which was the only lovable aspect of our meals. The place is neat on the inside if you're a Buckeye fan or if you want to rub it in your m*ch*g*n friends face but the food is absolutely bland and uninventive. The Mac and cheese was very boring (how do you ruin Mac and cheese?). I had the Carnitas sandwich which may have been the best of all 4 dishes our group ordered but I would still only give it a 2.5. The fish tacos came out cold and had as much depth as the Wolverines offensive playbook this year (uhhh let's run another QB keeper). The prime rib was super fatty and super dry, my buddy actually ordered a water in addition to his beer just to wash it down. And finally, the sea bass... if you like tiny esophagus puncturing bones and a normally expensive, flavorful fish tasting like cheap, bland tilapia served smothered in Italian dressing than this is the dish for you. I hate bashing this place because it's theme and decor represent something close to my heart (O-H-I-O) but there is no way I could recommend the food to anyone based on my experience. I know they just opened their doors a few months ago so maybe I'll give them another opportunity in a year or so and see if they figured out their menu but until then we'll just be drinking.
(2)Constantino P.
Good food, and friendly service, all at a crazy close convenience (right next door) to the Hyatt. Lot's of beers on tap as well. It can get pretty crowded on OSU game nights, with a lively atmosphere also. The specials are pretty sweet and as others have mentioned, and the burgers were delicious. Hey, who's gonna knock a delicious $5 burger (Tues.) or a $2 pint (Mon.) ???
(4)Nikki B.
I gave this restuarant a second chance after my last disappointing experience, needless to say I will not be returning. Where to begin? The mediocre welcoming from the host. He was not warm and inviting. We were waiting for a third person at our table, however we were not asked if we wanted to order or wait for him, so instead our waitress did not come around . We ordered soup, and salad. An appetizer to start and then a quesadilla as an entree with a burger. The soup came alone. I would've liked to enjoy my salad before my meal, however it came all at once. We sat without drinks for an extensive amount of time. Our friend had to goto the bar to ask the manager for an iced tea refill, and he didn't seem to eager to please us. Our table sat with dirty dishes for such a long time that our friend actually bussed them himself and sat them at the end of the bar. A dirty table has been sitting untouched for over an hour. This restaurant is not busy. The employees are moping around like they're zombies. No one here has any sense of urgency. I watched the host play on his phone , since clearly there is nothing better to do. We actually watched our waitress and another waitress walk out of the building past the parking garage possible for a smoke break. They returned 10-15 min later. The manager never stopped to ask how things were. He never helped clean the dirty tables or wonder where his staff was. I actually just witnessed him leaving the building. He returned with a vacuum cleaner from the neighboring hotel. I think there are more urgent matters at hand than vacuuming the carpet. You couldn't pay me to return to this restaurant. I would like our hard earned money back because your employees weren't working hard for our returned business. PS I work in this industry so I know how things should run, and I know it's not like this. Food was mediocre at best.
(1)L. D.
I have to give kudos to Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill. My expectations were low and I was pleasantly surprised !! I was expecting sports bar level food and ended up with ' this is damn good'. I had the Tortilla Soup which was a little spicy and was ok. The star of the show was the Angel Hair Pasta - Pulled rotisserie chicken served over pasta tossed in a white wine butter sauce with oven dried tomatoes, spinach topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts for $15.79. This was oh so good and I'm already googling for similar recipes. The pretzel roll was a super nice change from the plain bread and/or garlic sticks at other places. I received a 10% discount by showing my Hyatt room key from next door. This meal was well worth the $$$. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely come back to Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill. GO BUCKS !!!!
(4)Juliana H.
I like. A lot. I do not love. Much more spacious than I had expected. I went during a weekday lunch and although the restaurant wasn't empty, it certainly wasn't packed. Wall-to-wall Ohio State memorabilia. Tons of history. A must-visit for avid Buckeye fans or anyone intrigued by Buckeye culture. Our server explained that their rotisserie chicken is featured throughout the menu. I ordered a lunch portion of the Yard Street Salad, which comes with their special rotisserie chicken and a pretzel breadstick. Delicious! It comes tossed, but thankfully not drenched, in a sweet/tangy kind of salad dressing. The size of the lunch portion was actually pretty impressive. Why not five stars, you ask? To be honest, I was a little disappointed in the ambiance itself. I felt like I was eating in the middle of a Buckeye History Museum. Yeah, I know, that's kind of the point, but I would have appreciated something to make the place a little more engaging or accessible to those of us who appreciate the buckeyes but haven't bled scarlet and grey since birth. Something...anything...to inject a bit more energy into this place. The soft elevator music during lunch hour didn't help much either.
(4)J Bradford L.
Firsties!!! This just opened near my office and I decided to check it out for my birthday and I am glad I did!! Having been to the old Buckeye HOF Cafe and having not been impressed, I was hopeful, but skeptical. This place seems to have fixed all of the problems with the old model. The place is very open and airy with high ceilings and well lit. There is a nice long bar, large inviting booths and classy decor. Of course, it is full of all Buckeye memorabilia and gear, which is always nice. But this place feels a lot nicer and friendlier than the old version that was down the street. The food was really top notch, I had the Gumbo (excellent - thick and rich and full of real seafood) and the muffaletta sandwich (served hot with a nice mix of italian meats and a tasty olive mix). My other guest had the fish tacos, which were excellent as well, large pieces of lightly battered fish with a great salsa/sauce on top in corn tortillas. Overall, the place was very nice and the food was very good. The salads looked HUGE, but my sandwich was nicely proportioned. I could see coming to the bar for happy hour, which I would never have done at the old place. Nice going, new owners for properly reviving a Buckeye Stronghold!!!
(4)Lindsey O.
NEVER AGAIN. I live in Grandview and face Buckeye Hall of Fame each day while on the treadmill at Urban Active, so I finally gave it a try at around 3:30pm on a Sunday. When we walked in, the hostess asked us, with an attitude, if we made a reservation. I explained that I did not think that was necesary, as it was an in-between time, but she told us we had to sit at the bar. No big deal. I have waited tables before and I have patience with those in the food industry because I know how stressful it can be, but my experience here went beyond what any reasonable customer would tolerate. The bar was clearly short staffed, as it was completely full with 1 bartender serving the entire area. I am not exaggerating when I say it took 25 minutes before we were even acknolwedged, and that was only because I reached over the bar and grabbed menus, which is a surefire way to piss off a bartender. I recently went gluten-free, and it took another decent chunk of time for me to flag down the bartender to ask for a gluten free menu. She first told me they didn't have one, but then asked a waitress who brought me one. This is unacceptable these days, where food allergies are increasingly prevalent. I later overheard that the OSU baseball team was coming in later from some excited teenage waitresses, which explains why the attention was diverted away from the other diners in the restaurant. Long story short, I ended up getting "naked tenders"- chicken fingers without any breading- which were unbearably dry. This place should go under with their rude staff and inability to accommodate those with food allergies; however their location (next to a hotel with tourists who don't know any better) and plethora of Buckeye memorabilia will keep them afloat.
(1)Chris H.
It was OK, I was there with a group on a Wednesday night, it was not at all crowded or loud, we could talk and enjoy each other's company. They sat us at two big bar tables. We were not crammed in tight, but the table were not overly roomy with the plates of food. Service was good; she did keep with us and may have been a little less visible toward the end of our visit but she was never away too long. The food was pretty good, I had a Buckeye burger with onion straws. The burger was made of good beef, I ordered it medium and it was a little dry, they have caramelized onions and mushrooms on it that were good along with a horseradish mustard (it also has blue cheese on it but I asked to not have that). The side of onion straws were awesome - not greasy and they were fresh. For my drink I had two Long Islands Ice Teas and they were mixed well, not weak however I have had other places serve this in a bigger glass for less money. They have patio seating on two sides and they have big sliding glass doors open to that patio space. These were open so we had to deal with the heat and humidity, a breeze would have been great. Another problem with the open sliding doors is that some in our group had to deal with the setting sun in their eyes as there are no blinds to shut on these open doors. The OSU memorabilia is neat and not overbearing. I would return.
(3)Rachel P.
Yep! Just like the stars say: A-Ok. I typically like "American" food - fried, lots of meat, cheese and mayo...but this place was a little too much, and left me with a headache. I got the fish and chips with a large appetizer/side of onion fries to split with Jon R. Both of these foods tasted great, but they really over did it with the salt. The fish needed a little bit more tarter sauce or aoli. The service was pretty decent, and it generally allows for my three-star rating review: I wouldn't say "No" if someone suggested I go there with them, but I wouldn't actively recommend this restaurant. Except to my parents. They love all that kitschy buckeye stuff, so perhaps I will eventually stop by again.
(3)Jon R.
Aight. Firstly, I really dig the new area of Grandview Buckeye HOF Grill is in. What a gorgeous little center they've got going on, with a free parking garage and everything! The restaurant was pretty empty for 7pm on a Friday night. We got a table right away. The service was just fine, no complaints there. We ordered onion straws as an appetizer, which were pretty good but a little salt and oil heavy, leaving me with oily and grainy hands, at the same time! M'lady got herself a fishy sandwich, which she said was "crispy." I got a hamburger with mushrooms and fries. The fries again were super thin, which some people enjoy, but it's not really my thang. And the burger was average! It did not disappoint, but it did not wow either. One thing I did notice that I liked that would bump it to 3.5 stars if Yelp! allowed it is that the owner (or vice owner, or vice manager, or something) was walking around making conversation, asking people how their meals were. I got asked that several times. Plus, there was an opinion card in the credit card holder when our bill came. I think that's pretty cool. I hope they listen to their customers and make improvements as they go along for the ride of restauranting in Columbus! Buckeye HOF in the future for me is defined like this, which is my rule for 3-star restaurants: I will not crave Buckeye HOF and I will not recommend it if a friend asks for a great restaurant. But if someone invites me there, I will gladly oblige and not be disappointed. It's a solid restaurant, just not above and beyond.
(3)Amy S.
What a hot spot! I like this place way more than I liked the ol' Cafe. Not sure why other than the fact that I felt like I could only go there on a special occasion because of the way they were set up to have events, but with the Hall of Fame Grill I could go there anytime. Networking events, lunch appointments, or just to catch the game. Parking is easy and it's in a great area. I've only ever ordered a burger there before, but I promise you it was great!
(5)Jodi S.
I went there for a lunch meeting. The space is really nice. The seating is spacious, you don't feel crowded, and they have lots of room to store your bags and coats. I got there a little early and they let me sit down even though they weren't officially open. The service continued to be good. The food was pretty good, but not great. The Thai steak wrap said it would be spicy, which I don't think that it was and the beef was tough. The chicken tortilla soup was delicious.
(3)Mike B.
After talking about it about wanting to try it for months my wife and I found a Friday night to check this place out. The parking garage is nice especially when its snowing. We noticed that patios where nice and had TV's on them for the warmer months. We where seated really quick and it wasn't very busy for a Friday at 7 pm. I checked out the menu for a drink and tried to order a draft beer. The server told me they don't carry about half the draft list. My wife ordered a salad and I ordered a french dip. My sandwich was OK but the fries where not good. I think they had been under a warmer for a while. The scenery is nice and they do have some really cool memorabilia but I probably won't go back for dinner. I might return in the summer to hangout on the patio if they have a good happy hour going.
(2)Tina H.
A wonderful tribute to the Bucks. Beautiful place to visit if you are an out of towner. The service was great. Food was so so. My sister and her bf had the hot dogs and my daughter had the appetizer plate and I had a wrap sandwich. Not bad food but not great either. If you want to enjoy an awesome tribute to the Ohio State BuckEyes, this is a must visit.
(3)Andrea W.
Ok, so I drank a little too much last night and was slightly hungover and in dire need of liquids for re-hydration and something for my very angry stomach. We sat at a booth in the bar ordered drinks and they were out very quickly. He ordered a cup of chicken tortilla soup to start and I had the small Caesar salad with rotisserie chicken (this was amazing by the way). He got some chicken wrap thing and I got a BBQ burger. Loved it. The only thing I would improve on would be the fries, I don't know I just didn't really like them. But overall great. And the prices weren't too bad either.
(4)Drew C.
BOTTOM LINE: As a restaurant, its very, very mediocre - borderline bad. The service is simply terrible. It is, however, a great place to watch a game. Die hard fans and lots of TVs. If you're looking for an alternative to BW3s for watching Buckeye games, its a great place. The memorabilia is great and its a wide open space. Unfortunately, this is where the compliments end. THE FOOD: The food is on par with your local Applebees (and Im not so sure that Applebees isn't better). It's cooked and presented generically. No care or thought put into the food at all. Mass produced, turn 'em and burn 'em dishes. We've ordered: Rotisserie Chicken, Spin Dip, Wings, Quesadillas, Soups, Yard St. Salad, Tailgater Sandwiche and the Chicken Enchiladas. Nothing was memorable - tasted cheap and generic. Not exactly disgusting but a huge let down. THE SERVICE: The SERVICE IS AWFUL. I've gone twice and each time the servers (different people) forgot drink orders, forgot to fill waters, went missing for long periods of time, brought out soup and apps AFTER THE ENTREE - seriously busch-league mistakes that should never happen at a place this expensive. FINAL WORD: Its a fun to place to watch a game if you don't care about the quality of the food or service. Oh, and the food is WAAAAAYYY overpriced for the quality.
(2)T K.
Do yourself a favor and spend your hard earned money elsewhere. Just bad customer service in every aspect of dinning experience. Went once, will not return. One star is for our server's repeated apology.
(1)Kara K.
The boy & I had a faveroo, so we decided to try it out. We walked right in on a Friday night, but by the time we left the place looked packed. Service was fine, no problems there. The problems were with the food. I ordered the brushetta burger which was meh. Fries were good, but the burger itself (not toppings) didn't have much flavor. I had my heart set on a juicy burger and that is definitely what I received. The boy ordered the steak with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetable. The mashed potatoes were good. The steak was a little fatty, but he wasn't expecting much. The problem was the seasonal vegetables: roasted potatoes. Yes, he was served TWO kinds of potatoes with his steak. Seriously? Setting aside that he now had two potatoes on his plate, the roasted potatoes weren't even cooked correctly. He asked me if I wanted a taste, so I took my fork and stabbed a potato. It took me a couple tries because the potato was so hard. As soon as I bit in, I knew exactly what the problem was. It was as if they had sliced the potatoes, put some sauce on them & rolled the potatoes around in a pan to get the outsides a little warm. The insides of the potatoes were completely uncooked. This restaurant has been open way too long to have problems like that. Hopefully they fix the problems soon!
(2)Mark B.
We went last night for the 1st time, allowing enough time for them to get any new restaurant bugs out of their system. Was definitely not disappointed. Very attentive wait staff, and great food. I had their special sandwich of the day, a deep fried chicken sandwich. Like the other reviewers, I am not a fan of the super slim fries they use, but they aren't terrible either. Love that they have a free pool table to use! They also have a stadium seating viewing area if you are there to watch a game, with super comfortable large leather chairs. On their outdoor patio, they have a Block O shaped fireplace, which is nice. I was told they don't light it up every night, just on request from customers (to help keep their gas bill lower.) As a lover of Buckeye history, I loved the memorabilia ... was able to show my guest photos of many old time players he's heard me talk about in the past ... such as Bill Willis, Lin Houston, etc. Great location, and very easy parking. Too far to walk from campus, but very short drive ... about a mile from the old location, so not bad. A bit on the pricey side, so it won't be a regular visit for me, but definitely will be back to take out of town guests or for special occasions!
(4)sean w.
So this was our official retry. We had been once during the nfl playoff season and, well lets just say that was our first time. However, after a little correspondence we were encouraged to give this venue a second chance. We decided on an osu bball game as a well themed time. I will have to say overall our experience was the proverbial, night and day, from the last time. We had a large group that staggered in. All of us were taken well care of, prompt food and drink service. It appeared to me all hands were on deck this Sunday. It was a good place for what we had in mind. I will also commend any facility able to handle a large group of our friends. The only downfall yesterday was the overly annoying hoop-fever shoot em bball machine directly behind our table. I felt like a majority of the time i was there something was falling behind me. If you need arcade then designate an area for arcade please. Oh yeah and of course the uniforms, completely outdated, and i am sure despised by the staff. My friend pointed out to me there were quite a few good looking staff members there but that was tamed down by the absurd uniform choices. It is very easy to tell a place is owned by a hands-off corporate ownership team. Nonetheless, what a difference in the time before thank you.
(3)Jon D.
Service was insanely slow. Food was marginal. The facilities were not kid friendly as they did not have a baby changing station. Will not be able to recommend this place to anyone.
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