Columbus, OHSushi

HARU Omakase structures dinner around the chef's sequence, making sushi a paced and attentive experience. Fish preparation and progression matter more than choosing a long menu of rolls, while counter interaction gives the meal immediacy. The Polaris dining room is arranged around that unfolding sequence, with each course setting up the next.

Akai Hana is a longstanding Columbus Japanese restaurant with classic sushi and sashimi at the center of its reputation. Traditional cuts share the table with a deep cooked menu, allowing different appetites to dine together. Its Kenny Centre area dining room has the calm assurance of a place built through years of regulars.

698 Restaurant brings sushi, Japanese plates, and Korean influences into a sleek Short North dining room. Rolls and nigiri sit alongside cooked dishes, giving the High Street menu more range than a dedicated sushi counter. The combination works especially well for groups that want raw fish and savory hot plates at the same table.

Oshio serves sushi from a Grandview dining room with particular attention to nigiri and cleanly cut fish. A broad selection of rolls provides accessibility without displacing the traditional side of the menu. The intimate West Fifth Avenue setting keeps the meal composed and close to the neighborhood.

Domo Sushi Kitchen Bar serves the Short North with sushi and a broad Japanese menu. Rolls, nigiri, cooked dishes, and meatless options make the room practical for varied groups. The range allows a table to move from delicate fish to heartier entrees without making either side of the kitchen feel like an afterthought.