I absolutely agree about Rigsbys - its excellent.
Some of my favorites in Columbus as well as Dublin, a little historic town (just west of Columbus off of I270)
Lindey's, 169 E. Beck Street, Columbus in the German Village area. Great soups like Lobster bisque and a wonderful french onion, their house salad, and the honey glazed roasted duck with apples and polenta. Plus the German village area is a great bonus.
Barcelona Restaurant 263 E Whittier, in the German Village. Excellent small bites as well as full entrees; everything is made with the freshest ingredients - my favorites are the spiced olives, and the tapas platter with the hummus. Barcelona is a member of the Dine Originals of Columbus similar to our Louisville Originals.
Cap City Diner - one of my favorite Cameron Mitchell restaurants. They have a blue plates special daily and my favorite has to be the cola braised short ribs.
Oscar's of Dublin 84 North High Street, Dublin, 614-792-3424 - I have always had wonderful meals there and they have a great atmosphere and patio. They have great fish selections, steak , ribs and a nice wine list
Brazenhead Irish Pub 56 North High Street, Dublin , 614-792-3738. Its a fun Irish pub with really good fish and chips and irish stew plus all the beverages.
Can you tell I've spent some time in Columbus?