Lindey's has anchored its corner of German Village since 1981, when Sue Doody — a former teacher with a small catering business and no formal culinary training — opened the restaurant and built it into a fixture of the Columbus dining scene. The room pairs a copper bar with white tablecloths, a look regulars compare to an upper east side New York bistro, and the restaurant also runs one of the city's known scenic patios.
The kitchen works in American cuisine centered on premium steaks and fresh seafood alongside handcrafted cocktails. Reviewers point to carpaccio, tournedos, lobster bisque, filet, and lamb, while brunch draws its own crowd for potstickers, eggs benedict, and key lime pie.
Columbus Monthly named Lindey's among the city's best restaurants in 2025, and it has been covered by The Infatuation as part of its Columbus coverage. Regulars describe it as a consistent neighborhood fixture where service and atmosphere carry as much weight as the food.
The kitchen works in American cuisine centered on premium steaks and fresh seafood alongside handcrafted cocktails. Reviewers point to carpaccio, tournedos, lobster bisque, filet, and lamb, while brunch draws its own crowd for potstickers, eggs benedict, and key lime pie.
Columbus Monthly named Lindey's among the city's best restaurants in 2025, and it has been covered by The Infatuation as part of its Columbus coverage. Regulars describe it as a consistent neighborhood fixture where service and atmosphere carry as much weight as the food.