Brian W.

We went here to celebrate my wife's birthday and were not disappointed. Our Open Table reservation landed us at a window-side table, so we could watch all the interesting people downtown walking by. The restaurant is decorated nicely with kind-of an open feel, wood floors and earth tones. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is part of the Renaissance Hotel, so there are some pluses and minuses. We're able to walk from our apartment, but parking should be easy at the hotel. You enter through the hotel lobby, which is nice, but you have all the hotel guests coming and going as well. Also it seems to double as the hotel coffee shop for some, so you're got a fair amount of people with their work spread on a table grabbing a bite. Back to our window table. The menu has a conbination of small plates and a few large entrees. We opted for a combination of small plates including a flat bread, pear salad, and lobster mac&cheese, Everything was good to very good and enjoyed sharing all the different flavors. The wine is list is interesting and small enough to not be overwhelming. All in all, I think we'll be back to Lat41. Maybe when it cools off a bit we'll hit the patio on the Gay St side of the restaurant, which looks fun too.
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Michelle A.

Staying as a guest at the Renaissance, my co-workers and I decided to try the restaurant after looking at the menu. The service was SLOW, admittedly we were a 7-top on a Tuesday night, but still, dinner took over 2 hours. If everything hadn't been delicious, the service would have been super annoying. But, the food was terrific and reasonably priced for the portions and quality. Desserts were creative and fantastic.
(4)
Bracy N.

Amazing Bluescreek Italian burger. Creative, tasty and unique. Kathleen, the Bartender was a sweetie. Very engaging. :-)
(4)
Jem R.

I've been to Latitude 41 four times now. The first was for dessert and coffee while we waited for a table to be ready at Due Amici. It was pleasant enough. It's hard to mess up dessert and coffee. The second time was for dinner. Our food came out barely warm. It was one of those, "Why didn't I send it back?!" moments. I guess we were hungry and didn't want to have to wait for new food. Wine and romance were making me happy enough and I recall the dessert being pretty awesome. Later I took my brother there on a weeknight and we had a very pleasant experience. We shared a variety of small plates and enjoyed them all. JD is a foodie and was impressed. Then there was last night. PSL and I showed up promptly for our 8pm reservations for our double date. When the server came by for our drink orders, we all knew what we wanted and ordered promptly. When she came by to get our dinner order, we knew what we wanted and ordered promptly. Around 9pm, the server brought us a "special treat" from the chef because our food was taking so long: 4 crostini and a jar of tapenade. It was a tasty little morsel, but it certainly didn't prepare us to wait another 20-30 minutes for our food. When our food arrived I was excited to dive in. Yes, the portions are tiny, but it's like going to Jeni's and getting the child size scoop. Yes, it costs 3x as much as dairy queen and is a quarter of the size but it's just that good. I would rarely trade a half scoop of Jeni's for some DQ soft serve! So I eagerly dove in and meh. Maybe we were just that hungry, or had sit for too long with undiluted alcohol in our bellies, but no one gushed over the food. No one said, "Oh, Honey, let me that." The food was just ok. We consumed it and then ordered dessert. I had the shortcake and it was tasty. The couple we dinned with didn't comment on their dessert at all. We all left the restaurant grumpy, canceling our plans to have brunch there next week as we exited. If it takes an hour for me to get my food I'm going to need more than some fancy toast to fix the situation. They didn't even offer a token discount or free dessert. But it doesn't stop there. I left my phone behind. I realized this morning and my boyfriend called the restaurant while I figured out how to make calls from my email. PSL was transferred immediately to the hotel front desk since he was looking for a lost item. The same thing happened when I followed up a few hours later. PSL called again and the same thing. We tried the cab company we took home and they found nothing so we tried other cab companies just in case we got the company name wrong. Nothing. I called the hotel front desk and left another vm for lost and found. Then I filed a claim and paid $100 to have a new phone sent out to me. AND then... Oh boy. I found an app that let me install it remotely and see on a map where my phone was. Any guesses where it was? It was at the hotel. PSL and I stormed down there with my laptop so that I could activate the new app's alarm if need be. I was told to wait. And we waited some more. I told PSL I was going to go ask the valets and he suggested I run by the hostess stand to see if it was there in spite of talking to a hostess 3 or 4 times already. So I asked the bartender if he could peek in the hostess stand to see if my droid was there. He agreed and then walked past the hostess stand and back to the kitchen. Luckily, a server/hostess spotted me and asked if I need help. Thankfully she actually looked in the hostess stand. There was my phone. Now, I wasn't going to get too mad because I was a hostess and sometimes you find things throw them in the hostess stand and then forget to take them to lost and found, but then she said "Someone name Deborah called you." Really?! You saw there was this phone here and yet transferred me to lost and found when I called looking for a phone and didn't take the phone to the lost and found?!? This on it's own wouldn't affect my overall opinion of a restaurant but coupled with the poor experience the night before makes me think that it is an overall problem and not an isolated incident. I shouldn't have to go to a restaurant on a Tuesday to get a meal that is warm and takes less than an hour to be served.
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David S.

Latitude 41 hit one out of the park with a superb 2013 Thanksgiving buffet. The food not only tasted great, the preparation reflected talent and attention to detail: traditional turkey and roast beef were served alongside a wonderfully seasoned squash soup, roasted brussel sprouts, mashed potatoes, traditional cornbread and pork stuffings, and a variety of unique and delicious desserts. All the food was fresh and well-prepared, the wait-staff were courteous and attentive. Hats off -- well done.
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Charise P.

The first time I tried Latitude 41 was on a blog tip that it had a fantastic happy hour deal. It's changed since then, but is still along the lines of discounts on a selection of apps/small plates and beer and martini specials. We've been back a few times for happy hour, and a couple times to eat. We've still not done the tasting menu, but will at some point. We've thoroughly enjoyed everything we've had here - from the wings and assorted fries (poutine style, anyone?) to the creative variations on chicken and waffles to rabbit pot pie and lobster mac + cheese. The ambiance and service leave a little to be desired. It's in a hotel, which makes it seem a little cold/sterile to me, and is nearly empty every time we've been there, yet the servers sometimes seem to forget about you.
(4)
Lynne H.

Probably the worst evening out we've had in years. We are professional eater-outers (at least 3-5 times a week) and I was excited by the reviews of this place. When we arrived (after two emails and a phone call from them to confirm my reservation - can you say harassment?) we were seated by the kitchen. Don't sit there. It was not very crowded, maybe half the tables were open. While we waited and waited and waited for our waiter (apparently that's what waiters do at Latitude 41 - make you wait), we watched the sous chef get more and more annoyed that every time he called out Service! nothing happened. Don't feel bad, guy, we can't get service either. Finally a waiter came to take our drink order (I don't like to name names, but it rhymed with Charles) and then we again waited another 10-15 minutes for him to reappear with it and take our appetizer order. The tomato and artichoke spread was excellent - and we decided to shrug off the annoyance and continue our dinner. Both cocktail glasses were empty, but I guess the waiter felt that would save us money? Then the second appetizer arrived - the surf and turf. As soon as it hit the table, I burst out laughing. Five of the TINIEST little neck clams you have ever seen in a bit of broth and one piece of bread with the pork belly on it - $14!!!! Right about that time a server appeared with and presented us a bill - although it wasn't ours, we decided that was an EXCELLENT idea. And now that 45 minutes had already passed, we decided to Google a new restaurant near our location and went for an excellent dinner at Due Amici - right across the street. Great service, excellent food, I highly recommend it. And apparently they get a lot of rollover from Attitude & Overpriced 41...
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Stephanie M.

Some of the best food you'll find in Columbus. We've eaten here several times and taken friends during restaurant week in an attempt to get anyone we can through the doors. Our tips: 1. Go for the tasting menu. The entire table will need to agree to do this, but it is well worth it - choose from a 4-course or 6-course option. You will not go away hungry. 2. Get the wine flight with dinner. The pricing is crazy low (with the 6-course last time, it was $25 last time we went and this covered wine for all 6 courses AND the amuse-bouche). 3. Settle in for a long dinner. This is more of a Euro-style dining experience where you're given plenty of time to eat and digest between courses. This won't be a place to grab a dinner an hour before you need to be somewhere. This is a menu that changes frequently as the chef sources seasonally and, in some cases, locally. Winning dishes have included chef's take on chicken and waffles (you have to taste his crisped chicken skin to believe it), mac n' lobster is cooked to perfection (and perfectly sized in the tasting menu), ribeye cooked beautifully and fantastic salads with fresh and simple ingredients. The desserts are tremendous, with their take on the s'more being a sugar/chocolate overload dream. The only thing that holds back Latitude 41 from 5 stars is the wait staff. There's an unevenness in skills with some having great people and aptitudes for the food and wine information and others seemingly just getting by. Compared to the food, this is a minor complaint.
(4)
Sarah F.

I wasn't impressed for the prices. I only had breakfast though, so maybe its way different at later times. Service was .. meh... food was .. meh... so I won't be back unless I'm staying at the hotel.
(3)
Mrs. D.

Latitude 41 was our choice recently for a very special dinner. We're still regretting our decision. In general, we were just underwhelmed. There wasn't a single food item that really got our attention. We look forward to having a strong and positive reaction to a dish. We want the kind of dish that makes you say, "OMG, This is delicious! I want to eat this everyday for the next week!". A really good dish should make you want to run to the kitchen and make out with the chef. We had NEITHER of these reactions. In fact, I couldn't even finish the majority of my meal (Latitude Burger), as it had a strange flavor and a really awful lingering aftertaste. The french fries were decent, so essentially, I had fries for dinner. Oh, I also had the Deviled Egg, which was pretty good. But it's hard to really screw up a Deviled Egg. Our server made a point of letting us know that the hanger steak, which my husband ordered, was prepared sous-vide, although she needs a lesson on what sous-vide actually is. She described it as being cryo-vac'd and then cooked in boiling water. Ummmm, not exactly accurate. Regardless of her knowledge of sous-vide, the Hanger Steak should have been much more tender, being prepared as it was. For dessert, we ordered the Chocolate Pot D' Creme to share. Funnel cake and chocolate pudding. Not too shabby, but who doesn't like funnel cakes and chocolate pudding? Awkward is the best way to describe the service. Our server didn't seem to understand the concept of personal space. She kept violently and continually poking my menu as I read along with her suggestions. Very uncomfortable. When we left, we felt as though we had wasted one our limited opportunities to have a dinner out alone.
(2)
Alexandria H.

The most exquisite meal I've ever had! The staff was friendly and playful. The menu is reflected upon seasonal items which keeps it new and fresh and keeps you wanting more! Brent was our server and an absolute delight! He was informed on the menu especially when it came to dessert!
(5)
Grant B.

Walked in at 6:15 pm on Monday 5/14/12 to sit at the bar for a drink and have a bite. There was no one to greet me and my coworker, no one behind the bar, and no stools at the bar. Needless to say I did not have drink or bite and walked back out. The only reason they got 2 stars is because the guys at the hotel bar that Latitude is located inside of were nice and had stools to sit at.
(2)
Babette G.

I always enjoy Latitude 41 and yesterday's lunch was no exception. We both had the pumpkin soup and spinach salad. I asked for bacon to be added to my salad--mmmm...bacon--which wasn't the way it was offered on the menu. Love looking at the beautiful two-tone wood floors and eating the fresh local food.
(4)
Sabrina H.

I first went to Latitude 41 for dinner when it first opened and I was very impressed. Our server was very friendly and I ordered the ahi tuna and it was great. I've been back several times now, but for lunch- never for dinner-mostly because I work downtown. I've had the ahi tuna salad sandwich which was very good, but today I ordered the turkey sandwich and it was extremely difficult to eat and not very good. Since my first experience, the lunch waitstaff has seemed to be a bit less on top of things as well. The decor is great though -- love the artwork and the chairs. Also, the bar across from the restaurant is lovely to sit in for happy hour.
(3)
Megan B.

I had been dying to go to this restaurant since moving to Columbus. I drive by it everyday and it looks spectacular. I was not disappointed. I went during Restaurant Week, but they did have their full menu available. Honestly, the entire restaurant week menu looked so good I didn't even look at the full menu for fear of total indecision in picking a meal. Each dish I had or tasted was delicious. I think the food is top-notch in presentation, flavor, and quality. The flavor pairings are amazing! I was able to try the sunchoke soup, scallops (served with pork belly),pear salad, hanger steak, and molasses ice cream with the nut fruit tart. Seriously, I could not name a favorite or a negative thing about any of these dishes. This does not have to be a "special" occasion restaurant. I took a full menu home with me and they have a plethora of small plates to order if you want to go cheaper. The drink list was well-stocked and the prices were reasonable ($7-8 specialty martinis, $4 good draft beer). Now, I would have loved to give 5 out of 5. The reason I can't is due to the service. Our server was attentive the entire meal. However, the first odd part was walking in and having the hostess end up being our server who then also went behind the bar and made our drinks. It just seemed odd that it was like a one-woman show. That alone would not have made me give it 4 out of 5. At the end of the meal, a large party had left and they broke down the large table to re-arrange the dining room back to the normal staging. There was so much cleaning spray used we could smell and get a taste of it at our table. Not exactly the way to end an amazing meal. It felt like we had overstayed our welcome a bit. That aside it is an amazing place in downtown to dine. You can valet at the hotel for $3! I'll definitely be going back.
(4)
Riri A.

I have been to latitude 41 more than five times. The first and second was 5 star. And every time I go there it get worser. I wish when people go and get the 6 tasting courses be tasting plates not just cooking anything. and first time they were very creative but the last two times the tasting courses were just from the menu and it wasn't creative.
(2)
Laura H.

This is not your typical hotel restaurant for sure. I have eaten at Latitude 41 several times for lunch - which is very affordable for the type of restaurant and area. The flatbreads are great and perfect if you are wanting something light, but filling. While I am not sure if this is on the menu, the Power Lunch is an awesome deal...sandwich, soup, and desert for around $11....sounds like a lot, but it's just small portions of each. I have only eaten dinner here once...and it was because my company paid for it. I really can't logically spend that much on my own without it being a special occasion. I ordered the roasted chicken which was so juicy and tender, that I thought I had died and gone to heaven...yes...it was that good. I'm talking lick the bones good....any southerner knows what I'm talking about. The price for the chicken wasn't really unreasonable, however, if I had ordered what I really wanted - the beef dish, I would have spent about $50. While I have not had breakfast here, I have heard from others that it is quite good. In all, the atmosphere is nice and the decor is contemporary. The food is fresh and pleasing to the palette. This is a great place to take clients that you are trying to impress, as well as quiet enough for those needing to do business over dinner. Parking is valet only, unless you can find parking elsewhere.
(5)
Kelly C.

We were staying at the hotel, and the weather was not great. So we decided to stay in and try Latitude 41. We were promptly and courteously greeted at the host stand, asked if we had reservations (no), and seated immediately. Our server was quick to show up and take our drink order and retrieve them. He was also very good at refilling our soft drinks during the course of our meal. My dining companion and I ordered The Latitude Burger ($7), the Lobster Mac & Cheese ($15), and the Sea Salt Chips with some kind of feta dip ($4). We asked the server if we wanted a pink center, how should we have it cooked? Medium. The burger tasted good, but it was definitely not medium. I would call it well done. There was no pink in it whatsoever. My companion wanted to send it back, but I am one that doesn't like to do that. So we just ate it...we both still agreed that it tasted good. When they sat down the Lobster Mac & Cheese, I almost started laughing. The plate/bowl was huge with this little scoop of Mac & Cheese in the middle. It was very good tasting, but I definitely did not think it was worth the $15. On the other hand, I thought the burger at $7 was an excellent value. The chips and dip were nothing to write home about. It was kind of a hard dip and most of the time the chip broke when trying to get dip on it. Would I eat here again? Yes, but I would not order the Lobster Mac & Cheese. ***UPDATE*** I just was looking at their website and realized that the Lobster Mac & Cheese is under the "Share and Small Plates" section. I didn't realize that on the menu when I was there and ordered it. So that makes the portion size make sense. But I still don't think it's worth $15.
(3)
Bruce W.

This place sucks, all the way from grilled chicken salads, to turkey clubs. Their catsup tastes like BBQ sauce, tomatos are white an avocado is rotten.
(1)
Bosco p.

Pork cheek and lobster Mac. Pork ok, lobster mac garlicky buttery tasty. Ate at the bar
(3)
Edy D.

Our social group 'Meet-2-Eat' ( meetup.com ) had a WONDERFUL time last Thursday night. We were pleasantly able to reserve 1/2 of the patio. Most places don't allow this. The Manager, Roger, made sure we had 2 servers; Michael & Tiffany. They took GREAT care of us. We loved the 'BOGO' appetizers. The food was delicious! Our valet parking tickets were validated so parking was only $3. This will be a repeat venue in the future! Thanks Latitude 41.
(5)
Nate F.

Ate here for Valentines Day and I thought it was great, and I'll be going back. Everything we ordered was very good and the service was excellent. If you are looking for HUGE portions, this is not the place for you. The chef here is obviously very talented!
(4)
AJ K.

Extremely dissatisfied! The Cheeseburger I ordered was black, over cooked for well done and dry. The French Fries were cold and it took over 45mins to get our order, oh and it was $14 for this mess of "food". We went there for lunch during work day and was not back with in an hour. Our company uses this hotel for our business travel, and some happy hour events. I will suggest to our management to forgo using them since there are many other options in the area.
(1)
Elizabeth L.

Eating lunch at Latitude 41 was the worst dining experience I've ever had. The waiter clearly had never worked in the customer service industry before. Instead of bringing a wine list he brought out bottles to show what they had ("this is Italian, it's from Italy"). He did not know what certain dishes on the menu were - he described the Sunchoke soup as an artichoke soup that was crunchy but pureed. Are you trying to turn me off of the food? The worst part of the meal was the curry chicken salad pita sandwich that my friend ordered. Not only was it not tasty, the pita had mold on it. At least a quarter of the sandwich was covered in green fuzzy goo. The waiter argued with us, telling us the kitchen grills that sandwich and those are the marks. I'm sorry, I thought grill marks were black (like on my panini). Not to mention, this was a cold sandwich, there was no cooking, grilling or heating of any kind involved. We then asked for the manager, and HE proceeded to argue with us. "Well, it may or may not have been mold, we don't know." Poor customer service and moldy not even mildly good tasting food = never wasting my money there again.
(1)
Shawnie K.

I have a feeling my review might mess up the curve, here but I'm OK with that. Latitude 41 deserves a super high rating purely because I have eaten here a bunch of times and every single meal (and service) has rocked! I hesitate to call this a "destination restaurant" in Columbus, mostly because it hasn't been around long enough. It is, however, a very good representation of where higher-end dining is (hopefully) going. Friends gave us gift cards to Latitude 41 in September of 2007 and we used them during the holidays. I was instantly hooked! The ambiance and the hostess made a very good first impression. The menu likewise, sat well with me. It focuses on local and seasonal products, with only a few different dishes done VERY WELL. I like that about this restaurant. Ask anyone who appreciates cutting edge food or is accustomed to eating at a truly moderne restaurant and you will find they appreciate Latitude 41. I was blown away by the spare rib... an unbelievable piece of meat. I've also had sea bass, which melted like butter in my mouth. The portions might look small, but the serving dishes are huge. I also enjoyed the artistry in the presentation of the food. This is one of the few restaurants I have always saved room for dessert... donuts and coffee. But not as simple as it sounds... beautiful beignets and killer espresso is the perfect ending to a meal (for someone who lived in Europe for so long). I've always left dinner at Lat-41 feeling comfortably full, but never stuffed... which is refreshing. Latitude 41 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a stylish bar. I'd say the bar experience alone is nothing to rave about, but the selections on the wine list are fabulous. Much more reasonably priced (by the glass and bottle) than I expected. I was even enamored with the glassware. Forget that Latitude 41 is attached to the Renaissance Hotel. I say, embrace the valet parking and eat with an open mind! I think back to the days when the famous American writers like Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald "lived" at hotel bars. Even our homeboy, James Thurber, wore out a seat in the bar at the Great Southern Hotel (now the Westin downtown). In fact, its hotel bar is named for him. But's that another review... With that said, I find myself rather smitten by the idea of frequenting a chic hotel bar & restaurant in downtown Columbus. Granted it's not the Ritz Carlton or Waldorf Astoria, but I'd still use that concept to my advantage, rather than downplaying the fact it is attached the Renaissance Hotel. Viva le hotel bars! I am huge fan.
(4)
Keith B.

I'm hesitant to write a review of this place because I don't want this little gem to become known. Lat 41 is located in the Renaissance Hotel and has a pretty hideous interior, but don't be fooled. The food is absolutely fantastic for the price. The menu is all over the place, and somehow they find a way to do everything well. We had the gyro flatbread, korean chicken wings, and deviled eggs. The flatbread was perfect. It was crispy and crunchy and the toppings were well seasoned and delicious. If memory serves me correct it was something like $8 and was large enough to be an entree. The Korean wings were cooked perfectly and served on a bed of their version of kimchi/ginger salad. A really great tasting dish. The deviled eggs were good, but not the best. Served with fried onion bits and mixed with bacon. The menu is incredibly impressive and ridiculously cheap. Porkbelly and pickled veg sandwich for $7? Are you kidding me? My cousin who went with me informed me that they carry all of their pork products from this farm in Virginia that is known across the country for having the best pork. He was astonished that they could sell the sandwich for $7 because it probably cost $20/lb The service is fairly atrocious. While we were there our waiter said he was going to get the check, never came back, and then we saw him put on his jacket to go home and proceed to hit on this absolute mutant sitting at the bar. Poor service aside, this is one of Columbus' best kept culinary secrets.
(4)
Travis Z.

This is a fun place to eat outside and enjoy a city feel. The food and drinks are good. We came for our 1-month wedding anniversary. We sat outside on the couches which was comfortable and relaxing. We ordered a few of the tapas which were all good.
(4)
Lisa J.

I stayed at the Renaissance Hotel last week and had already yelped places to eat b/c I didn't want to pay ridiculous prices for hotel restaurant food. What a surprise when I opened the room service menu. After looking at the prices I thought that the food must be a reflection. Wrong! I had several dishes, including sandwiches (the fries have some sort of wonderful seasoning on them) and a lobster n mac for dinner which was so VERY tasty. The sides were great also. I would have given it 5 stars had I not gone down for take out one day for lunch. The wait was extremely long--and this was after leaving my workshop a little early so I could beat the lunch rush--so hardly anyone was there---yet. I was ordering the tasty sandwich I had delivered up to my room the day before so I figured I'd be in and out because it's a sandwich, right? Wrong. I must have waited for almost 20 minutes for a sandwich that required no cooked meat and fries and when I got upstairs to my room with it, they had forgotten the avocado which i LOVE. It was crazy b/c I was telling the person who took my order that one of the main reasons for ordering that sandwich was the avocado. I called downstairs and they sent someone up right away with sliced avocado, but after the long wait and then leaving out a key advertised ingredient, was a big no no. Everyone is polite, but skills are definitely lacking in the service area. With this in mind, remember, the food is absolutely delicious and the prices are extremely low compared to similar restaurants.
(4)
Karen R.

if i could give this zero stars, i would. our party of 5 had lunch here this afternoon. our waiter was ill-informed, and made us wonder if he had ever worked in the food industry before. when asked to elaborate on certain dishes (i.e. "how is the tomato + mozzarella flatbread? would you recommend it?") he gave us answers that described what a flatbread was ("it's like pizza") instead of giving us the answer we requested. one of our party had mold on her sandwich, my only regret is that none of the five of us thought to take a picture of the item. the waiter and then the manager ARGUED with us as to the nature of the "markings" as they called them. trust me -- none of the five of us are "new." it was mold. yet, they comp-ed her dish, as well as her replacement, only admitting to the fact that they would do so because she was unhappy. we should have known something was up when there was no crowd in the middle of the lunch hour in downtown columbus. perhaps it's better as dinner, but honestly, our experience was so bad -- i won't give it another chance. too bad. columbus needs more high-end food establishments. this is not one of them.
(1)
Steve H.

I love taking clients here for lunch. It's quiet, great food and service. This is a quiet place to have lunch. A rarity today, it seems.
(4)
Shiloh T.

We used our Faveroo for a first-time outing. Wow! Double wow! Great food - great service! We sat on the patio, ordered from the small-plates menu and had a nice glass of "big, bold red" and a Henrick's and tonic, which comes with cukes! Don't miss the stuffed dates. Maybe OK to miss the homemade potato chips with feta dip.
(5)
Lisa S.

I tried a variety of items here, gazpacho, wings confit, goat cheese polenta...YUM! I will come back to try desserts and the whole latte love coffee cocktail. I was pleasantly surprised and very pleased with the service.
(4)
Mark B.

A delightful, delicious meal tonight at Latitude. Our meal consisted of a shared wild mushroom flat bread pizza and wilted spinach salad; the smoked tuna salad pita; the Juicy Lucy; and a side of hand cut fries. All were perfectly delicious. It was fun to see everyone around us enjoying their selections as much. Seated outdoors, the evening could not have been more perfect. The wait staff was lovely as was the chef who came to greet/meet us. It's the kind of place you'd want to take guests..
(5)
Eric W.

I wanted to give 4 stars to Latitude. I really did...but my entree just fell flat. I ordered the lamb chops over garlic scapes with white bean cassoulet. The lamb chops were a little overcooked and dry, and the cassoulet was also a little dry and grainy (breadcrumb overdose). The scapes were cooked perfectly though and weren't squeaky at all. On the plus side, the lemongrass mussels with sirhacha and ginger were fantastic. The portion size also makes them quite the bargain. The "coffee and doughnuts" was also a fantastic dessert. They consisted of three piping hot and crispy beignets with espresso panna cotta on the side. They paired perfectly and offered a nice departure from the typical cheesecake/chocolate desserts. We had a hard time finding a reasonably priced bottle of red wine on their list, and the waiter wasn't much help. He was also a little overbearing and rambled on about the specials for a good 5 minutes. So a few hits...a few misses...3 stars!
(3)
Aaron A.

First of all, the hotel atmosphere doesn't come in to play too much, until you go to the restroom. You have to leave the dining area, walk into the lobby and then beyond the elevators. Not very appealing. On to the food, we tried the Chef's menu, which consisted of an amuse bouche (calamari ginger salad) and five courses. The courses ranged from lobster mac and cheese (with white truffles) to bison cuts on bacon mashed potatoes. The food was paired with wine, which I did not drink but others at my table did. I was told the pairings were well done. About the somilier - he knew what he was talking about, but used "um" and "wonderful" too much. Everything was wonderful, and every other word was "um". Otherwise he was fun. One note - does it bother you when you go some place to eat and they don't change the linen to match your pants? It bothers me. I was wearing black pants and they only have white napkins. Nicer restaurants should change your linen based on your clothing. All in all, it was an okay experience. The food was okay, the atmosphere was okay and the price was okay ($65 for the chefs menu without wine $95 with).
(3)
Rick W.

amazing menu and chef
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Glenn G.

The food has actually been good for me. I've had their filet mignon and their chicken. They use organic and local whenever possible which I really like. They also have a range of dishes from sandwiches, burgers, salads, and entrees for dinners which is good if you stay at the hotel frequently and want plenty of choices nearby. The wine list by the bottle is organized well - with bottles in the $21, $31, and $41 price range. My gripe is with the service. You can tell they do try but always seems to fall a little short. Either with some clumsiness or akwardness. You would expect more experience for the prices. Otherwise, I would have given 1 more star.
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Lana G.

I'll give them 10 stars for service and ambiance and 0 for the food. Overall, I'll give them 2 stars (since it's a classy, pretty place). But how can you overcook haddock to the point that it tastes like dry white chicken meat? Unbelievable. They bring in their seafood from a local market, it's never more than 24 hrs out of the water, so the expectations should be high! Yet, unless they hire someone who can cook fish, you will be disappointed. 2 other people at my table ordered a dish with seafood and everyone thought that the fish was seriously overdone. I had to put it aside. It lacked any kind of texture. I may give it a shot again and try a non-seafood dish.
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Greg R.

Great location and great hotel restaurant! Have had a couple meetings and used the bar and restaurant and all in all a great time. Food is Awesome, had the Latitude burger for lunch and the knocked it out of the park! Going for dinner you must try the Pastrami Cured "Filet" of Ribeye a taste that is unique and my first and won't be my last! The total experience gets an Oh Yeah! Would have a 5 star but they need to work on the service! All in all a great place for ontheroadeats.com when traveling in Columbus, OH.
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Sarah M.

Sense of humor. That is what my mother says I am blessed with. And thank goodness, because the meal I just had at Latitude 41 was not good (well, thankfully all except the company I was with and the Jenni's ice cream they served with dessert). I wanted to like it so very much - I live in San Francisco and really wanted to support the growing food movement in Columbus. Love that they try to source locally. But I just couldn't get passed the service. It was terrible. No introduction from our server; the distinct, lingering smell of cigarette smoke that followed her; no knowledge of the wine list; no knowledge or description of the food that was brought to our table (and more, she didn't actually know what some of the food was); a goofed up tab; and all that for $40+ per head for mediocre food at best (cold sides, chewy lasagna, lack of serving ware, etc). I will say we bought the fixed price thanksgiving meal, so I hope this review is an anomaly, but I definitely won't go back (or more importantly wouldn't recommend to my Columbus friends and family). I guess Latitude 41, my advice is if you can't do it right for a holiday meal, don't try. Stick with what you are good at (or what other yelpers seem to think you are good at).
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Danielle B.

Spent a little bit of time here at the bar when my flight was cancelled and had to stay an extra night at the Renaissance Hotel. The bar staff was very friendly. I enjoyed the pear passion bellini which I highly recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth.
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viv l.

only had one dish: chef's signature bbq brisket sliders. dressed with a fried green tomato. it was pretty good! the bun was soft and moist, challah. and the brisket, flavorful. but i really wish there was more of the fried green tomato. the crunch and the greenness was a great contrast to the smokiness of the brisket.
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Tasha A.

Okay, so I stay at this hotel every week. I travel weekly to Columbus, OH and I just have to say that it's not freakin spectactular!! It's alright, but not the best restaurant downtown!
(1)
Josh G.

only had drinks here so this will be short. Bar staff were friendly and quick. had two boulvedaiers. nice open layout . If I was in the area I would stop by again for a drink.
(4)
Tim A.

Most other reviews are correct. Great atmosphere, great location, good food....but the servers need training on how to facilitate more upscale dining. They were very nice, but more fitting for an Applebee's or Champs, not the intent of this restaurant. Biggest complaint was service...
(3)
J N.

The food is very tasty! I had the pork belly small meal and the chicken with corn and kale something. Very tasteful indeed! I will be back tomorrow night to try something else :)
(5)
Ham R.

Located inside the Renaissance Hotel, this restaurant is the classic example of a concept in need of proper staff execution. In fairness, the staff is extremely gracious and pleasant, but the training department seemed to have overlooked the kitchen staff. Looking over the overly trendy menu our lunch order was angus beef burgers ordered medium well (no pink) but they arrived quite rare. Side choices included "fries" but missing from the description was how they arrived, seasoned garlic fries (not the thing you want when later meeting in-close with a local contact.) In addition, the fries were limp and mushy indicating the oil wasn't hot enough leading to a greasy finish. Given the expensive hotel menu prices, if an establishment talks the talk, the staff needs to walk the walk. We decided to eat subsequent meals by walking down the street and dining elsewhere.
(2)
Norm J.

I came to Latitude 41 with two colleagues when we were in town on business. The service was good and the food was just OK. We had 2 pizzas (Pepperoni and Margherita), which weren't really memorable. The drinks were good and strong which I appreciated. However, they didn't have Moscato which almost made my colleague fall out of he chair. Not a place is recommend, but if you are close by and want a strong drink then this is an okay spot.
(2)
hollie w.

Oversized linens and soft opalescent lighting gives just the right amount of ambience to the restaurant. Open concept, and lots of room to navigate the other tables and patrons of the restaurant. Definitely a romantic setting. The food though was very underwhelming. We split a flatbread pizza, which was actually the best part of the meal. The crust was thin and crunchy and the sauce to toppings ratio was perfect. Along with the shared flatbread I ordered a Caesar salad with no anchovy. The romaine lettuce came out uncut, and dry as a bone with hardly any dressing on it. The croutons were almost inedible bc of their 'rock-like' texture. I had to ask the waitress twice for more dressing just to be able to make it through the salad. Terrible. Entrees ordered were lobster mac and cheese and short rib with polenta. The short rib had absolutely no flavor and was completely dry. The polenta was dreadfully overcooked and stuck together completely. The Mac and Cheese wasn't bad, but for the price could have really used more lobster than was actually in the dish. For a median price and being in a swanky hotel in downtown Columbus, I definitely expected more. If you're thinking of trying it bc of its convenience to the guests of the hotel, make the one block north trek to the far superior Due Amici.
(1)
Jeff W.

I found this restaurant on Yelp. Generally I am not one to eat at restaurants inside of hotels, but this one is exceptionally good. Their craft cocktails are what I would suggest going for. The cheese plate is also a great appetizer.
(4)
John N.

My very first visit. The atmosphere is modern and clean. Not many patrons. But it was Monday. The menu is limited however everything made fresh. I tried the pepperoni pizza. I enjoyed it. But the patron at the next table returned his food. He had octopus. He said it was soggy and salty. The wait staff are polite and appropriately familiar (none of that "how ya doin', sugah" crap).
(4)
D J.

A disastrous dining experience started with a bland bowl of black bean soup. Perhaps the chef had a bad day and took it out on a bunch of black beans - slaughtered them in a blender until they were mashed to pulp, warmed it up a little, had a little afterthought on seasoning and garnish and thought a dollop of onion cream would do the trick - it didn't! I sent it back.. Second act - crispy brussels sprouts the menu said...the word should have been "charred" - yeah, the brussels sprouts didn't fare too much better with the cooks - overfried, oversalted, crammed into a tiny bowl - bad taste, worse presentation. By this time, all I was thinking about was whether to put this dinner down as a comedy or tragedy. The fried fingerling potatoes provided another angle - mystery! This was perhaps the most confusing creation from the kitchen - served like Belgian fries, but the cooks were too lazy to even cut the potatoes to classify them as fries; a scavenger hunt couldn't have unearthed the fried chick peas that were purportedly part of this dish! I sought refuge in the warm moist cake from the concierge lounge to recover from the culinary ordeal Why one star? I did like my Mediterranean inspired veggie wrap from a couple of days ago - it didn't involve the use of a skillet or a saucepan!
(1)
Brian P.

Wow, I had a great meal tonight at Latitude 41. I started with the fried pork belly appetizer with sliced pickled beets and mushroom topping (delicious) and my main was a perfectly cooked 14oz Ribeye steak with fingerling potatoes and broccoli. The waitress suggested a very nice Cabernet that was prefect with the meal. I couldn't decide between the home made Lemoncello Pane Cotta or the Apple Bread Pudding using locally sourced baked-in apples for dessert so she brought both which were amazing but I finished with the Pane Cotta that had a blueberry w/anise drizzle with delicate mint leaves that is one of the best desserts I've had. They said this was made with a year old batch of homemade Lemoncello. The chef visited several tables checking on customers, making recommendations and positivity engaging customers. I highly recommend.
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Amanda P.

Eh, it's not worth the price. I was staying at the hotel and it was way too cold to go out in search of food (and there isn't much in the area anyway). So I had a couple of meals here. Vegetarian options are limited, and sweet as the waitstaff are, they didn't have a lot of suggestions. I tried the buttermilk pancakes for breakfast, and for dinner I had the apple salad, the chips, and the sticky toffee pudding. Everything was okay--not amazing, not horrible, certainly not worth the price. When I ate breakfast here, the server also brought out a complimentary smoothie, which tasted pretty good but had lots of seeds to get stuck in my teeth. The dip that came with the chips was actually one of the high points of my experiences here--it's some sort of creamy dip with herbs that was a pretty creative accompaniment to otherwise standard chips. The sticky toffee pudding tasted pretty good, but it was a little on the dry side; letting the ice cream melt helped it tremendously. It didn't hold a candle to sticky toffee pudding I've had in a British pub, where they poured cream over it instead of serving it with ice cream. The service does certainly help my impression of the restaurant, and the atmosphere is very classy, and I appreciated having food nearby so I wouldn't have to venture out in the snow. But I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
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Cynthia W.

The service was great however the food was awful! He pork belly was all fat and the wings fell flat. Also no daily additions to the menu was very disappointing. The rooms in the hotel are old and dated! The staff are not what I have come to expect when staying at a marriott property.
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Scott M.

We were in town for an event and decided to check out the tasting menu. Our party of 4 did this with the wine pairings. We started with the charcuterie and some cheeses. Our server neglected to tell us that the cheeses we ordered were the same as the ones on the app board.6 courses left a lot to be desired. Salad was good, pork belly was groas, chickwn was dry, deseet was boring. The wine seemed like they just gave us whatever was open at the time. For the money we were spending I had higher expectations as we have done a few tastings in the past at other locations.
(1)
Michael C.

I have eaten here several times over the years, and have only had the most positive of experiences. That's the only reason why this is a three-star review rather than a one-star review. At lunch today, about done with my salad, I arrived at a piece of lettuce with a very large and very dead moth in it. I stopped eating, and my friend called the waitress over. She removed the plate and said she was going to speak with the manager. She returned a few minutes later alone, and with the bill. She had removed my salad from the bill. And that was that. I recognize that mistakes happen, at the best and worst of restaurants, and to the best and worst of chefs. But from a business perspective, saving me seven dollars after nearly eating a salad with a dead moth isn't the most effective way of convincing me to return for a meal in the future.
(3)
Matthew E.

Had a salad with salmon. Was under dressed and fish was over cooked. Not bad but could have been better. Server was nice and ambience is warm. It's in a hotel so was about what I expected.
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Tom M.

Dined here with a large group attending a conference. The wait staff were very attentive, but the food left a bit to be desired. We started with appetizers that included jumbo shrimp and a cocktail sauce with a hint of horseradish, but not overwhelming. Also included was a tray of artisan cheeses, most of which were dried out, and I don't think that was the intention. There was also some kind of cheese spread that I swear tasted like a dirty sock. After our program, we were served dinner quickly. The greens salad was good, but had just a drizzle of what might have been a raspberry vinaigrette, but I'm not sure because there wasn't enough on the salad to make a call. Next came the food. The food was nicely arranged on the plate, but it seemed that was the only intent. There was a bite of mashed potatoes, and I mean a bite. However, they tasted very good. Three stalks of asparagus were nicely arranged in "rays" emanating from this tiny dollop of potatoes. On one side of the asparagus lay a partial chicken breast with part of the wing still attached, and on the other side was a small beef filet. Some at our table received a a very small beef filet. The chicken was well seasoned but overcooked. The beef was marinated and had a nice outer crust with a tender medium rare center. It was the best part of the entree. Unfortunately, my dining partners with the very tiny beef filet received overcooked portions. Finally, the desserts were brought out onto a side table. We had two choices, and again, the portions were very small. The chocolate mini-brownie had a soft chocolate core and was delicious, and was the mini-bread pudding. Maybe two bites in each one. Don't worry about overeating here. Or maybe I'm just too used to the over-portions at other restaurants. In any case, I wouldn't go back here if I had the choice.
(2)
Seth B.

I was in town for a meeting and ordered a cheese burger. The fries came raw and the burger was way below average. Since we were in a rush I didn't bother to send it back -- do yourself a favor and skip the burger if you happen to be eating here.
(1)
Will P.

Hi level dining experience. Checked out this restaurant for a special occasion and was not disappointed. We did the 7-course chef's special and almost every course was not only delicious but exotic and unexpected. Service was very pleasant and personal. Atmosphere was quiet and comfortable.
(4)
Vin R.

It seems there are a lot of restaurants with numbers in their title popping up in and around Columbus. I didn't ask anyone, but I'd guess the "41" in Latitude 41 is reference to the actual latitude of Columbus, OH. Anyway, despite high hopes based on prior reviews, our meal was a thoroughly disappointing experience. We decided to try Latitude 41 for lunch. Parking is a little tough in the area around the Columbus Renaissance on a weekday, however you can valet your car in the hotel garage for $3--probably less than you'd end up paying at one of the lots nearby. We arrived around 12:30 and were seated immediately. The restaurant wasn't busy, but our lunch took almost 30 minutes to arrive. I had the Lobster Macaroni, my wife had the Wedge & Wings and we split the Hand Cut Fries and Bruschetta. The macaroni was passable, though my first thought was, "$15 for this?" Basically a cupful of macaroni and cheese, though I guess I was paying for the lobster, not the pasta. My wife reported that her wedge salad was easily the worst she's had in Columbus (a town that is quite competent at putting together a wedge salad.) The salad dressing was basically mayonnaise, the bacon was undercooked ham, and the wings were oily and greasy. The fries were decent, but nothing to get excited about. The aioli was basically the same mayonnaise as my wife's salad. Our waitress forgot to put in the order for our bruschetta and one of the other wait staff brought us one of the flatbreads by mistake. We ended up getting comped the bruschetta-- a good thing, because it was just plain nasty. It had a weird mediciney aftertaste and we left it and most of the rest of our lunch uneaten. Lastly, once we realized we weren't going to actually be eating our lunch, we needed to get our check and pay for our meal so we could grab a bite somewhere else. I had to ask three different people for our bill before it finally showed up. So as far as numbered restaurants in Columbus go, I'd rank Latitude 41 behind Sidebar 122, Milestone 229 and Subway Store # 12914 (conveniently located one block over, if you find yourself in the same situation as us.)
(2)
Kit M.

Expensive for the quality received. Was very disappointed with my $10 omelet. Funky cheese ruined my meal. Wait staff doesn't bother to ask how your meal was because they know it sucks.
(1)
Raymond S.

I had such high hopes for this place. After reviewing numerous menus (both past and present) and hours of careful decission making we decided to make this a date night restaurant.....FAIL We arrived around 6:45 to find that 3 of the 6 entree options were already sold out. We decided on the Tomatto / Artichoke appetizer, lobster mac and cheese, and the sheppards pie for our meal. Ordered two beers...which they came back to inform us they were sold out of as well... Appetizer came and it was just ok, defanitly not worth the $8 they were charging for it, Our entrees came to the table with a sigh of disbelief. The entrees were the size of a normal lunch portion. The lobster Mac was basically chunks of lobster in a very dry Alfredo, seasoned poorly and the pasta shells were just about over cooked. The only saving grace was the large chunk of lobster that was in there. The Sheppards pie came to the table and quickly back to the kitchen. Im not really sure what they considere a sheppards pie but what they served me was a pile of mashed potatoes, shredded beef and huge chucks ofCauliflour swimming in a pool of grease at the bottom of the dish....this again was the size of lunch portion at any other restaurant. Their desert menu came around...sadly it was very generic. I will say that our server surely did take care of us, she comped my meal as well as two of our drinks to make up for the issues we encountered...but we will more than likely never be returning to this establishment
(2)
Teri D.

We had been to an Elite event there and said we would come back. Friends had mentioned having eaten here and we said we would go. So when I found out the were doing Easter brunch - we were in! Service was pleasant but a bit distant, but then conversely that lent itself to the two of us having a nice time to enjoy our meal at our pace. It was a buffet but not a buffet plus we sat by the window to watch the world go by. There was a set menu and you got just one of the appetizer/first course and one of the desert but the middle part? You got to ask for more if you wanted! I loved my egg in brioche toast with that grilled cheese on the side and greens. Hubs' lobster pot pie was more like lobster bisque with a biscuit in it. Meh. The main course was brought out family style with enough for however many were at the table. It included truffled mashed taters, hummus, nutella french toast, spring veggie ragout, lamb, and biscuits with rabbit gravy. I felt guilty about that rabbit gravy with it being Easter and all, yanno? The veggies were AWESOME, the taters were good, the lamb was too undercooked for my tastes but they cooked it to perfection on the second go round (yeah I said second go round) the biscuits were a bit dry. Hubs said it would've been killer had that rabbit gravy been on the taters and not the biscuits. Desert was lemon curd with graham crust and meringue - oh yum. And I forget the chocolate krisipe concoction hubs had. Was it a bit pricey? Yeah, no biggie. Was it tasty? Yes! It was. Would we like to go back some other time and try other offerings? Oh yeah!
(4)
Square S.

Summary: Good ambiance, mediocre food. The restaurant/bar has a nice ambiance and seems at least semi-upscale. Waiter was friendly. Took about a half hour for the food to come out. $12 for a burger and fries isn't a bad price in a restaurant in a 4 star hotel, but not when the food is on par with your neighborhood greasy spoon that can serve up the same quality food for half of that. My burger, requested medium well, was clearly a machine-produced perfectly-round slab that came out of a box that the chef had charred black on the outside and tasted as such. The fries were soaked in grease and looked as if they had sat in the fryer a bit longer than necessary. Another person in my party ordered the chicken wings which came out cooked completely plain and the barbecue sauce appeared to have been squirted out of a bottle into a dipping container on the side. I don't expect huge feats of grandeur from chicken wings at a hotel restaurant, but that kind of wing preparation is just plain lazy. Had it not required waiting 15 minutes for the valet to pull my car out of the deck, I can honestly say I would have preferred driving to the Wendy's drive through and getting a $6 combo meal. And that would have included a drink, a well-cooked but not charred burger, and less-greasy and browned fries. I mean that sincerely. All I can figure is that the money paid for these meals must go towards the nice furniture, lighting, and rent because it certainly did not go towards the food.
(2)
Aaron C.

Awesome place to eat. We did the 4 course tasting and what an awesome experience. Each course was an adventure for the tongue and every ingredient was chosen to compliment the others in the dish. To top off the meal, we had a pumpkin spice creme brulee that was heavenly. It was money well spent for the experience.
(5)
Catherine J.

I swore I'd written a review for Latitude 41 before, so I mistakenly thought this would be an update. If I'd written this review before, it would have been glowing. Either a 4 or a 5, for sure. The menu is adventurous, I LOVE the decor, and service is usually pretty good. To boot, this is one of my favorite spots for lunch downtown. The value is outstanding for the dining experience. A $10 lunch anywhere else would be rushed and ho-hum, but not Latitude. It's a great place to meet a client or have a lunch date. And, if you think this would be too expensive for dinner (you might be right), lunch is a good way to get the experience for less. Their cocktail list is lovely. They were making cocktails with Brothers Drake Meade and Watershed Gin before those two really took off in Columbus. They also have a knack for adding fresh herbs to their concoctions without over-powering them. Think fresh basil and rosemary. So, why just "A-OK"? Well, if this had indeed been an update to an earlier glowing review, I would have given it TWO stars, because I've certainly had better... at Latitude 41, even. That's right, I'd have been comparing my experience today to other experiences at Latitude, not just other restaurants in the area. I was excited for lunch there today, but everything seemed off. First, it took a long time for a hostess to seat us. We stood at the front for a good while before we were greeted. The restaurant was NOT busy. Second, when we were seated, the hostess did not even look at us. She was communicating with another server/hostess about where to put us. Not welcoming. Our table was in a very awkward spot, which was even more annoying because the rest of the restaurant was not crowded at all. I don't know why they put us at a cramped two-top by a wall, away from other patrons but near the traffic pattern for the servers. Third, the waitress seemed awkward. I can't really put my finger on it, but she seemed to not really have her groove today. It's lunch time, and we were waiting quite awhile before she came over. We were ready to order, but she just got our drink order (waters only) and scurried away. I think for a downtown lunch--when we'd already been seated for awhile-- it might be reasonable to take the food order right away. Or at least hang around and give us a chance. I ordered the Sunchoke Soup. This is the first time I'd had something bland at Latitude 41. There was too much creme fraiche, and the whole thing just tasted like watered down yogurt. Not a typical experience here. Then came my flatbread. It was the second time I'd had something bland at Latitude 41 (the first being the soup, of course). I'd ordered the mushroom flatbread, but she brought me the tomato basil version instead. I didn't say anything because I was in a little bit of a hurry... but I was totally bored with it. Not worth the calories (I'd already talked myself out of a sensible salad). Yawn. The crust was dry and too flour-y, the tomato "sauce" tasted like straight-up puree, the mozz was meh, and there was a lackluster basil chiffonade just hanging out on top. Maybe I was just totally annoyed by my order not being correct... maybe this item is on the menu for people who are scared of flavor. I was charged for the tomato-basil flatbread and not the mushroom, so I guess that's good? It just means the waitress completely misheard me. Okay. With that said, I will be back. This was maybe my 5th or 6th visit to Latitude 41, and so far this one stands out as a fail while all the others have been winners. Hopefully they will redeem themselves and I can give a 5-star update.
(3)
Michael G.

I'm hooked. We've wanted to come here for some time, but just didn't get around to it. We're so glad we finally did. This is rated a "2nd Twenty" in the city, it is now in my Top 10. We did our own taster, choosing 5 plates plus a burger. Each was so unique and flavorful, especially the pate and the lobster mac/cheese. Then we went for the chocolate bomb with Jeni's Salty Caramel. UhOh a new favorite! They use local ingredients and local breweries, telling you all of the connections they use from Local Ohio right on the menu. Flavorful is an understatement, the Chef and staff know their craft; no doubt. In the Renaissance Hotel on 3rd street. They validate you for hotel parking underground, turns out to be $3. Ask for Tiffany as a server, she's tops. Make this one of your Top 10.
(5)
Kate H.

I'm obviously following Sammy T around Columbus- maybe she should invite me to lunch sometime. I had the mushroom flatbread pizza, which was extra crispy and very tasty, beautifully presented... and pretty expensive $11.00. The decor is lovely. The waitstaff a bit on the aloof side and there are some language barriers- though they are fairly easy to work through. Unlike some other reviewers, my lunch only took the standard 50 minutes. Parking during lunch here is crappy, but that is to be expected. I really have nothing to complain about other than the place just gives me the "ehs." Hey, wanna go back to Latitude 41? Eh. What did you think about that new place? Eh. Just not much personality and frankly I always feel weird eating in a hotel restaurant when I'm not staying there. Perfectly fine place, just not my thing.
(3)
David Z.

I'll give Latitude 41 points for originality, but its taste and flavor profiles are rather meh. The chef likes to change out the menu regularly and tries to use fresh, seasonal ingredients, and I can tell that he takes a lot of pride in his work. But I've been here a few times for happy hour, and for a bar setting, the food was always creative but not exceptionally tasty. First off, the flatbreads are solid, but the first time I had a salmon flatbread that was overpoweringly fishy, and that I almost sent back. Let's just say it was not top-notch seared salmon. The second time I tried a wild mushroom flatbread with a bit of fontina, herbs and truffle oil, which was really good. Second, the wings that they were serving at the time came with a pear confit sauce and an iceberg wedge. Again, it definitely was original, but the wings had a jammy, syrupy taste that was unique, but that I'm sure many wouldn't care for. Overall, Latitude 41 has a decent happy hour in downtown Columbus. I'd still venture over to German Village if I wanted great food, but the atmosphere at the Renaissance Hotel adds a nice touch to this restaurant and lounge.
(3)
Tim F.

My wife surprised me with dinner here. We don't live in Columbus, I'm not sure how she chose the restaurant, but it was an excellent choice. We did the four-course tasting menu, and allowed them to pick wines for the courses. I didn't see the check, so don't know what the wine cost, but $35/person for four courses is a pretty good price. The wine list here is really well thought out, lots of interesting, smaller producers. I thought it was really cool that they used items from local producers (a waffle from Taste of Belgium in the North Market, Jeni's sorbets & Ice Cream). Often, an ambitious place is a little too proud to use things not made in-house. I'll spare you a course-by-course rundown (I understand the menu changes all the time, so your 4-course would likely be different anyway), but EVERYTHING that hit our table was beautiful and delicious. Very well-balanced flavors, well-executed, smart cooking. I haven't eaten a meal like this one in some time. I very much look forward to coming back. Go. Now.
(5)
Chris C.

The rating would be five stars if the meal had been a little less expensive. We were there with our family for their Thanksgiving Turkey (Lunch) with four folks and no alcohol the bill came out at $168.00 before tip. I really should not complain as the meal was wonderful. The Turkey done to perfection, the stuffing, to die for and the carrot soup again was outstanding. I would certainly recommend that anyone try this place. We'll go back for an evening meal one day and I'm sure we'll be happy!
(4)
Jessica H.

Good - not super veggie friendly A very nice ambiance with locavore and uniquely inspired dishes that many will love. The salads with pepitas are quite good. For carnivores, I'd give this 4 stars for veggies like me, you trade ambiance for a full tummy
(3)
Jessica K.

Dessert Only Review I'd heard about the desserts here through the grapevine awhile ago and had intended to check it out (I think they do some kind of discounted dessert deal on Wednesdays) but it never happened. Tonight we were coming home from dinner and wanted to check out Fleur, but it was closed, so driving past Latitude 41 and seeing people inside, we stopped and made that little dream come true. Grumpy when we sat down, Johnny's face lit up at the S'more dessert- homemade marshmallow & graham cracker, rich chocolate torte-like filling, Jeni's dark chocolate ice cream... whoa! I got the poached pear concoction, served on a Taste of Belgium waffle with Jeni's vanilla ice cream and a Brother's Drake mead sauce.. Lots and lots of local or homemade ingredients, super delicious and decadent, and only $7-8 each (you'd pay that much at Jeni's for the size scoop they give you!). I also had a Cafe Brioso latte, always quality. Service was great, she was witty and attentive. Decor was upscale and shiny, with very nice lighting and a good view for people watching at a more active hour. Important note: we stopped for dessert at 9 pm on a Sunday and they were still open and active- not many places in the city are open at 9 pm (there are no closing hours on the website, not sure what the official close time is) on Sundays, especially places where you can stop and enjoy a delicious, relaxed, fancy dessert!
(5)
F Z.

Latitude 41 is a gem of a restaurant and lounge nestled in the heart of downtown Columbus. Any complaints made in regards to the cooking and service at this chic establishment reinforces the veracity of how subjective reviews can be. I'll be honest -- I did initially turn my nose up at Latitude 41, touting it as yet another "hotel restaurant." However, I've come to learn that hotels sometimes house some of the best dining businesses in town. The key to dining here is to go with the tasting menu, in order to try the never-ending array of appetizers, entrees, desserts, and lastly, drinks. The tasting menu changes seasonally to accommodate the customers actually, because then, they'll know that the freshness is preserved while quality is maintained. If, however, one must order a la carte, I highly suggest the lobster mac and cheese as a starter, the speckled hen as the main, and beignets as a way to end. It all comes together into a harmonious ensemble, I promise. Service has always been friendly and attentive but not over bearingly so. The waiting time for the food may take a while, but that simply supports the given fact that nearly everything here is made from scratch. Plus, it's another reason to peruse the respectable wine list and partake in a glass or two.
(5)
J S.

Amazing food and service! My husband and I love trying new places, and after seeing the pictures, we couldn't resist trying Latitude 41. We actually decided to order carryout and had the caesar salad, lobster mac & cheese, goat cheese & fig pizza, and mushroom risotto. Everything was delicious. However, I was most impressed with the service. We ordered a dessert and realized when we got home that we didn't receive it. As we were enjoying dinner, the hostess actually called me to tell me that they realized the error. She was extremely nice and very apologetic. We didn't want to go back to get it, so they actually gave us a credit for next time! :)
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Ariel B.

I am perpetually incredulous when it comes to restaurants located inside hotels. That said, when I reviewed Latitude 41's Restaurant Week tasting menu my excitement was great enough to overcome my general snobbiness in regards to its hotel proximity, and I have to say IT WAS WORTH IT. I started with the scallop ceviche which was served with very thinly sliced agave chips. I do not think I have had a better ceviche in Columbus! The flavors of citrus, cilantro, and sea were perfectly and delicately blended, and I found myself disappointed when my dish sat empty in front of me. Next came the bouillabaisse of which, I must say again, I have not had better in Columbus. Though I am known to have impeccable manners when I must, I forsook all propriety and found myself scooping up the remaining fragrant lemongrass broth with the empty mussel shells. Dessert was a peach soda float with a home made thin oatmeal cookie on top. The ONLY reason Latitude 41 receives four instead of five stars is the service we received. I would give our waitress a two out of five. She was disheveled, slow, and would disappear for 30 minutes at a time despite the fact that the restaurant was less than half full.
(4)
Romain C.

Place is typical hotel restaurant. Ordered lobster mac and cheese, side of spinach. Don't be fooled by the portion size of the mac and cheese. I was full when I was done. There was a lot of lobster meat. But here is the problem, it was all claw meat, wish it was tail or a mix, and also cut up. There was also way too much truffle oil, too powerful for my liking. Good thing I didnt get truffle fries or Ill have a truffle overload. The spinach was good, but it was a bit on the salty side. Also ordered Bell's brown porter, yum. Got the dark chocolate, vanilla bean and goat cheese ice cream for dessert. I think the goat cheese was the best really, trust me. Brent was a good server, but my pet peeve is when servers are scripted and does not do any chit chat. So if it wasn't for dessert and beer, I would've rated 3 stars.
(4)
Rossen M.

Amazing place, IPA on draft, fantastic small plates. Don't miss fois gras torchon, surf and turf. As good as it gets!
(5)
Kiki P.

Just ok. Nothing spectacular about this place. It's a little overpriced and not any better food. It's on a nice Main Street and the people watching was very interesting. But we're there for dinner and were not impressed. The service was horrible and took forever for a waiter to come around and serve us. I think the table next to us got their food before us and they sat down after us.
(3)
Brian C.

I've eaten here twice. One meal, fish & chips, was excellent. The other, Shepard's pie, was strangely flavored and just fair at best. Staff was friendly and efficient if a bit pretentious for downtown Columbus OH.
(3)
Kay B.

We went in before a concert at the Southern Theatre. The service was attentive and gracious, and our food and beverages arrived very promptly. We sampled four of their small plates, and all were excellent. In particular, the lobster mac 'n cheese is to die for, and the brussels sprouts drizzled with garlic aioli will turn haters into believers. Looking forward to returning soon!
(5)
Sammy T.

I came here for lunch today and it was quite awesome. I work across the street and I can't believe I had never come here before. Me and a coworker ordered the Tunisian spiced shrimp flatbread which was totally delicious. The fries were ok but dessert was amazing. I had the chocolate panne cotta with funnel cakes and my coworker had the pina colada creme brulee thingie. For a lovely lunch for 2 without drinks it came to 40 bucks. I will definitely be back. I would rate Latitude 41 as better than Due Amici. The only thing I seriously hated which keeps me from giving them 5 stars is the fact that lunch took 2 hours, and they didn't appear to be super crowded.
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Keith R.

In doing an elegant evening out, we patronized this place prior to heading to the Ohio Theater for Jersey Boys. I really wish Yelp would let me break this into two reviews, one on food and one on service. For the food, Latitude would get a 5. Service is a 2 at best. When we walked in, the girl attending the hostess station was gabbing on the phone and acknowledge our group by raising her hand and giving us the "one moment sign". We were seated and waited about ten minutes before our waitress came over and inquired on our drinks and order. This is despite the fact she passed our table 3 times prior to stopping. We placed our order and it took easily 20-30 minutes for it to arrive. I ordered the 41 Juicy Lucy and it was the most tender and juicy hamburger I have had. The presentation looked like it could be photographed for a magazine, it was that perfect in terms of size, portion and arrangement. After our food arrived, the waitress never did come back to check on our order and when it came time to settle the bill seemed in a rush to want to get us out of there. I will give them a second chance and just chalk it up I may of had a bad experience. We will see what future visits to downtown bring.
(3)
Lyndsey D.

I rank this restaurant with all 5 stars for customer service! My mom and I had dinner there this past Friday as I had been wanting to try it for a long time. I consider myself a local foodie and love to dine at local restaurants over corporate chains any day. Currently I have specific dietary restrictions which could result in a waiter's worst nightmare (although I try to make it as easy as possible). Given that this place has a seasonal menu with primarily everything that I can't eat (carbs, sugars, winter veggies), I was worried I couldn't modify anything. Not the case! Our waiter was awesome! First, he brought me a couple of red wines to sample. Second he offered to check with the kitchen to see if they could make the mussels without cider (they could). Finally, they completely made me my own meal of salmon, brussel sprouts and kale (all ingredients they had available in other menu items) and it was absolutely delicious! I also love that they source ingredients locally! My waiter never made me feel uncomfortable for my special needs and the food was outstanding! If you value quality food and dynamic service, I would check this place out!
(5)
Steph L.

I went here with my boyfriend for a weekend date. It wasn't overly busy, and we were seated quickly. The atmosphere is okay, feels like your in the hotel restaurant... But the food was pretty good. The homemade chips were delicious and I definitely recommend them. My boyfriend tried the roasted duck and I had walleye with mussels. Both entrÃ©es were great. The waitress was also super knowledgable about the specialty beers which is a plus.
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Jenn C.

I recently went here with my mom for an early Mother's Day girls night out. Food - Quite yummy. I ordered the Kentucky Margarita for a drink. I appreciated the unique combination of whiskey, agave syrup, lime and jalapeÃ±o - a little watery at the end, though. Beet and goat cheese salad was delicious! The bacon wrapped dates were good, but very rich. Definitely a dish for sharing. Lastly, we split the mushroom pizza - great! Service - Attentive and our server was very sweet. Price & Atmosphere - A bit on the pricy side for what you get, but the location is great and the atmosphere outside is definitely worth revisiting. Not sure that I'd come here in the winter to sit inside, though. The patio was so nice, it made the whole experience. Overall, Latitude 41 goes on my list of places to revisit, especially for the summer months to take advantage of the outside patio.
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Kim R.

Bring reading material! Having just joined Yelp, I am finding it to be as addictive as AMC original programming. This will be a sad Yelp. Happier Yelps are in the queue. I am going back a month to review Latitude 41. I hope they check their Yelps because this place is sort of a great white hope for me. The fact that it is a hotel restaurant probably throws a lot of people off but I must say, the space is really pretty. Open, airy, lots of natural light, awesome wood floors, nice dÃ©cor, big visible kitchen. Chef is a James Beard nominee and has won other awards. The menu is quite robust and interesting. So, what's the problem? This visit was a thank you brunch to Mom for being Mom. We arrived at 1 pm and were seated immediately. Nice gals - it took 2 to get us to the table. Odd. The restaurant was mostly empty. There were five other parties seated. Two larger parties, a few couples and another mom/daughter combo. I remember this so explicitly because I had ample time to view their suffering. Our waitress was very friendly but seemed a little nervous. I let her know we were "starved," so I wanted to get an app order in with our drinks. I ordered potato leek soup ($6) and hand-cut fries with aioli ($4) - to start. Spud-tastic. Mom wanted a Bloody Mary but I stuck with tea. We would not see our server again for another 10 minutes. I got my tea and we placed our lunch order. The Bloody Mary had yet to make an appearance. Our gal confessed she was new and didn't know how to make one so she was "trying to find someone to help her." Awesome. Mom optimistically said she'd wait but a water in the meantime would be nice. Off she went. Another ten minutes and the Bloody Mary arrived with the water. She set the cocktail down with great hope and backed away cautiously, disappearing once again. Mom said it tasted fine, probably virgin. Probably shouldn't have been $9 then. Sheish. So now I start looking around the room. The couple next to us had been there for 20 minutes. They still had their menus, too. Ouch. They ended up walking out after 5 more minutes. A few guys at one of the party tables were literally standing, gazing down the restaurant floor for signs of life. The other party table had Dad waving his arms because all of their drinks were empty. Three servers, at least four kitchen staff, two hostesses and a floor manager. Pull it together kids. Come on. Wakey-wakey. I waved our server down after another 10 minutes and asked what the backup was? Seriously - soup. She ran back to the kitchen and discussed the ticket with a kitchen staffer. Five minutes later, they ladled the soup and the fries came out. Cold soup. Cold fries. Hmm. Did I miss something? Honestly, the soup tasted good, but the temp threw me off. If it was meant to be cold, that's the first time I've had cold potato leek. Curious. I ate it though. I was starved. The fries were the yummy hand-cut variety I covet. Hand-cut is very forgiving where temp is concerned, so again, starved, we ate them. I did eventually cave and asked for hot fries and that round came out with the entrees. I had a surf-n-turf thingie ($12 on the brunch menu). It was actually just surf (3 scallops) and turf consisting of potatoes (fries, which we already had plenty) and some drizzled beet puree. Fishy-tasting, not a meal. Forgetable. Mom had the Chicken Pesto Panini ($7). Holy cats. That was enough pesto for a lifetime. It overpowered the chicken, bread, mozzarella, red pepper and future meals. I wanted mouthwash badly. We're done here. Check please. $43 in change not including tip. I really hope the team can pull it together and make this place work. The dishes read amazing but kitchen to table is a painfully long engagement with no happy ending. Other Yelpers have posted similar comments, so this wasn't a fluke. I hope they work it out because I truly want to give it another go. I wonder if Chef Ramsey is available?
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Address : 50 N 3rd St
Columbus, OH, 43215
Phone (614) 233-7519
Website https://www.latitude41restaurant.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :6:30 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner, Dessert
Parking : Valet
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Music : Background
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : Yes
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Paid
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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