We’re honored to share that The Refectory has been recognized on OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice list for Best Overall Restaurants in Columbus — a distinction based entirely on the people who matter most to us: our guests.

An Award Built on Real Reviews

Unlike many industry accolades, OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Awards aren’t decided by critics or editors. Each month, OpenTable reviews nearly two million diner reviews from across the globe, then sorts the results by location and category to surface the restaurants that real guests are booking, dining at, and raving about. Only verified diners — people who have actually sat down at the table — get a say. That’s what makes this recognition so meaningful to us: it reflects genuine experiences, not outside opinions.

Fifty Years in the Making

For half a century, The Refectory has welcomed Columbus into a beautifully restored 1850s church and schoolhouse for an evening of contemporary American and classic French cuisine, guided by the artistry of Executive Chef Richard Blondin and the hospitality of owner Kamal Boulos. Being named among the city’s best overall restaurants during our 50th anniversary year feels like the perfect way to celebrate — not with an award we set out to win, but with recognition earned one guest, one evening, and one review at a time.

Thank You, Columbus

To everyone who has booked a table, shared a bottle from our cellar, celebrated a milestone with us, or simply told a friend about their evening at The Refectory — this recognition belongs to you. Thank you for fifty years of trust, celebration, and support.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for the next fifty.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Reserve your table today..

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