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Otie's Tavern & Grill stands as a charming bar and grill nestled in the heart of Hilliard, Ohio. This spot has a cozy atmosphere, adorned with historical photos and sports memorabilia, making it a great place to unwind. The outdoor patio, crowned with a striking water wall, is frequently praised as one of the best in the area, providing a lovely backdrop for dining.
Guests rave about the pub burger, loaded with cheeses and a fried egg, alongside the highly recommended fried bologna sandwich, deemed one of the best in central Ohio. Accompaniments like the thick-cut, crispy fries add to the genuine comfort food experience. However, not all reviews are glowing. Some customers have pointed out inconsistencies, such as an over-oily Greek salad and mixed service experiences, prompting varying opinions from visits.
On the brighter side, notable events, like graduation parties and celebrations of life, have garnered acclaim for both food and service, with staff like Alli highlighting their commitment to memorable experiences. Overall, while Otie’s has its hits and misses, the blend of hearty dishes and welcoming ambiance make it a place worth trying.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
Crowd
- Groups
Reviews for Otie's Tavern & Grill
Review highlights
Based on 815 reviewsOtie's Tavern & Grill in Hilliard, OH, is frequently praised for its charming historic ambiance and one of the area's most attractive outdoor patios, making it a favored spot for social gatherings and special events. The venue's event space and attentive bartending staff receive particular commendation. Customers appreciate the quality and flavor of several menu items, including unique sandwiches and hand-prepared sides, alongside reasonable pricing. Service is generally described as friendly and efficient, though occasional delays and maintenance issues, such as restroom cleanliness, have been noted. While some feel certain dishes have declined from previous visits, the overall experience remains positive, especially for those valuing atmosphere and event hosting capabilities.
Not as i remember it. I used to go for their meatloaf, but things have changed. I should have realized when the whole block was crowded and there was hardly anyone in Oties dining. I ordered the greek salad with chicken. The lettuce was coated in when was likely some type of olive oil. So much oil the much of the lettuce was saturated. Inedible. The chicken on the salad was ok and the only edible part of the salad. I will not be returning. Others in the family got chicken finger and fries. It was ok
We had my daughter’s graduation party on the upstairs patio and this event space is incredible! It turned out to be so beautiful. The food was delicious and our party planner/ bartender, Alli, was amazing to work with during the whole process. She was an amazing bartender during the party and the guests had a blast. We had so many compliments from our friends and family who said it was a great party! This was actually my second party at Otie’s and the first one was a celebration of life in the private room. Both events were a huge success!!
We were greeted immediately upon walking in the door and asked to sit anywhere we liked. We had the whole area to ourselves as everyone else was choosing to sit outdoors. It took several minutes for the waitress to come over but after that she was very efficient. The decor was mainly historical photos mixed with some sports paraphernalia. The outdoor patio was absolutely beautiful. Our food arrived quickly and it was just as amazing as the waitress said it would be. I had the pub burger and fries. A nice burger with mozzarella, provolone and cheddar cheeses and bacon and a fried egg topped with lettuce, tomato and onion. My partner had their signature sandwich of fried bologna. Thick sliced bologna with pepper jack cheese, pickles and onions. The fries were a thicker natural cut, fried to a crispy doneness and topped with coarse salt. Best fries that I've had in awhile. If we go back to Hilliard anytime, we'll be stopping in again.
Awesome very old building in the middle of downtown hilliard. One of the best Fried Bologna sandwiches in central Ohio. Hand made tots!! Perfectly fried, light and fluffy. Great specials during the week. Easily one of the best and most beautiful patios in the area. Huge water wall. Huge new addition event space.
Went during lunch break, 10/10 service! The foods pretty good for the price, honestly will come back cause the server was nice, and on it! Only reason it's not 5/5 is the males bathroom needs some work.
This used to be such an awesome place to go to with our family. The food was great and friendly service and the patio out back is so relaxing with pretty flowers and a nice trickle sound from the fountain. It has changed. Tonight the gyro meat was not fresh. It was also completely over cooked. Along with that all the normal flowers out back were dead and just not the same level of care as before. We also got the green beans appetizer which used to be fresh but now the beans seem like they are frozen or out of a can not fresh at all. So sad to see this place fall to this level.
Great location atmosphere was amazing, the bartender was great I forgot his name I believe it was Kyle though. Food was ok it was a little salty for our personal preference but the overs experience was nice
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Opening hours
- Monday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Tuesday (Today) 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:30 AM
- Sunday Closed
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