Columbus, OH: round tables for 12?

[dcandohio]

Help us! My book club does an annual dinner in December and we like to sit at a big round table - most places just can't seat 12 at a round table. We've done Buca (Pope's table) and Bon Vie at Easton...we are open to cuisine and price, as long as the atmosphere is festive and the food is tasty. THANKS!

[Ditdah]

Thought of another one. Tropical Bistro. The food is not spectacular, but it is decent, and the environment is fun. It's got some of the original Kahiki decor inside. I was there for lunch again yesterday, and saw that they have a large round table in the front - it's in a room alone, so you wouldn't have other people right around you. They are very friendly there - I'd pop in and ask to take a look at the room, if you are interested.

http://www.thetropicalbistro.com/

[lisathewaitress]

I was at a meeting kind of like this at Rosendale's in the Short North, and they made us a huge square table to seat 12. Not round, but with 3 per side we could still talk equally. It is a little on the expensive side. http://www.rosendales.com

[CincyGirl]

I think I know a person for you to e-mail your question to. She writes a food blog in Columbus and is very knowledgeable about restaurant in and around Columbus. There is an e-mail me link in the top left corner of her blog. restaurantwidow.com/

[mrnyc]

i seem to recall there something like that in LINDEYS? maybe not. you might give'm a call.

[Ditdah]

Well it's not exactly original, but The Japanese Steakhouse in the Short North/Arena District has tables that seat 12. It's good (while not phenomenal) food, and is fun entertainment.

[dcandohio]

Those tables aren't round, though, are they? We like a round table so we can all join in the discussion. The theatrics at the Japanese Steak House would probably be too overwhelming for this particular gathering, but thanks for trying!