Smith's Row Food & Spirits

Smith's Row has had a quality menu of consistently well prepared delicious food for years.  We always dine here & have group luncheons when in Columbus.  You won't regret a meal here!

I've been skeptical of this place for some time, and I should have just kept my curiosity.  After much debate, my boyfriend and I decided to give Smith's Row a try on NYE.  He made a reservation for 8pm and when we arrived, were promptly asked for our coats and seated at a nice, cozy table.  That's about were the best of our night ended.

Our server was condescending and rude.  I understand that we don't fit your typical 70-something, old money clientele, but we were there to have a great dinner and enjoy our evening.  Not be talked down to like we were high-schoolers going to some fancy place our parents gave us money for before prom.

My boyfriend ordered the beef tenderloin au poivre, and what did the rude server say in a very condescending tone?!?!  Do you even know what au poivre is?!  Ummm, yeah... It's right there on the menu...  Water glasses went unfilled and we were never asked if we cared for another glass of wine.

I ordered the scallops.  They were ok, however they were drowning in Red Lobster scampi oil... After dabbing all that off, they were cooked well and had a good flavor.  However, to make it look like you got more, they cut the 3 large scallops IN HALF!!!!  That's just culinary murder!!!  

The decor inside, however, is very classy and nice.  The huge staircase in the foyer is very elegant and draws your eyes upward which is beautiful as well with all the iron work that is throughout the restaurant.

All in all, I will never return.  For $90, I'd rather give my $ to a more deserving establishment.

Excellent food selection and superior wait staff. I was so impressed with the upscale dining in Columbus, IN and this place was wonderful. I ordered the dinner Cesar Salad with my Steak Diane - beyond excellent:)  The cocktails were also mixed very well!