Kitchen Social sits in Columbus’s Polaris area, serving scratch-made American fare that’s earned #29 ranking among TripAdvisor’s 1,485 Columbus restaurants with a 4.7-star rating.
The 8954 Lyra Dr location founded in 2019 creates a lively, chef-driven eatery where handcrafted cocktails using Watershed Spirits earn praise for the warm, social atmosphere.
The signature cheddar honey butter biscuits paired with the Cinnabiscuit brunch special create a must-try starter worth ordering before exploring the creative, diverse menu.
What Makes Kitchen Social Special
Founded in 2019, this success story has expanded to 5 locations across Ohio—including Columbus, Dublin, Cincinnati, and Cleveland—proving scratch-made American cuisine resonates with diners.
The chef-driven approach means modern American cuisine with creative dishes, where the thoughtfully diverse menu offers something for a wide range of palates, creating inclusive dining.
The 4.7-star TripAdvisor rating with #29 ranking among Columbus’s 1,485 restaurants validates what locals already knew about the exceptional quality, earning new favorite restaurant status.
The Story Behind the Restaurant
Kitchen Social was founded in 2019, bringing a modern tavern concept with an open kitchen preparing comfort food and chef specialties from scratch to create a warm, social atmosphere.
The restaurant pours a good drink with a smile, where handcrafted cocktails made with Watershed Spirits demonstrate commitment to quality local partnerships, creating an outstanding bar program.
The Polaris location in Columbus has become a premier dining destination where success led to expansion into Bridge Park Dublin, Pinecrest (Cleveland), Westlake (Cleveland), and Montgomery (Cincinnati).
Food Highlights
- Cheddar Honey Butter Biscuits – These signature must-try starters create an exceptional beginning, with fluffy biscuits paired with sweet-savory butter earning rave reviews from every table.🍪
- Cinnabiscuit – This brunch special served Saturday 11-3 and Sunday 10-3 creates a unique sweet preparation worth planning weekend visits around, earning devoted fans.🥐
- Fried Chicken Sandwich – The expertly prepared sandwich showcases the scratch kitchen’s expertise, with crispy chicken and creative toppings earning menu highlight status.🍗
- Short Ribs and Grits – This comfort food preparation demonstrates the chef-driven approach, with tender meat and creamy grits creating hearty, satisfying dishes.🥩
- Chicken Sausage Pizza – The creative preparation proves scratch-made quality extends through the entire menu, with quality ingredients creating memorable flavor combinations.🍕
- Brown Butter Cake with Mascarpone – This decadent dessert provides the perfect finish, with attention to detail extending from appetizers through sweets earning widespread appreciation.🍰
Atmosphere
The Polaris location features a glam atmosphere where everything from the decor to the amazing staff gives off joyful vibes, creating warm, social dining beyond typical restaurants.
The open kitchen design allows you to watch the preparations, with a modern tavern feel and comfortable seating creating the perfect environment for both groups and couples.
Service is attentive and friendly, with multiple staff members stopping by to chat and create a personal touch that’s rare in the restaurant industry—earning recognition for best staff.
Bottom Line
Kitchen Social delivers scratch-made American excellence where cheddar honey butter biscuits and the Cinnabiscuit have earned #29 ranking among Columbus’s 1,485 TripAdvisor restaurants.
The fried chicken sandwich and short ribs and grits prove the 2019 chef-driven concept creates 4.7-star quality worth celebrating through a 5-location Ohio expansion, with Sarasota, Florida coming soon.
This Polaris Columbus location brings a modern tavern where an open kitchen prepares comfort food from scratch, earning nominations for Best Brunch, Best Overall Restaurant, Best Happy Hour, and Best Staff. 🌟
Address: Kitchen Social, 8954 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240 | Multiple Ohio locations
Phone: (614) 505-8492 Polaris | (614) 763-1770 Dublin | (216) 202-6444 Pinecrest | (440) 588-9005 Westlake | (513) 401-7690 Montgomery
Hours: Mon-Wed: 3 PM – 9 PM | Thu: 11 AM – 9 PM | Fri: 11 AM – 10 PM | Sat: 11 AM – 10 PM | Sun: 10 AM – 8 PM
Features: #29 of 1,485 Columbus restaurants TripAdvisor | Founded 2019 | 4.7 stars | 5 Ohio locations | Scratch kitchen | Chef-driven | Handcrafted cocktails | Watershed Spirits | Cheddar biscuits | Cinnabiscuit | Happy hour | Brunch Sat-Sun | Coming to Sarasota FL
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