Celebration of life venues in Columbus

Celebration of life venues in Columbus

Celebration of life venues in Columbus

Find a private room in Columbus to gather and share memories. Compare rooms for a lunch or a reception.

Spaces to book

Spaces to book

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Front entrance and orange sign of Basi Italia on Highland Street

Basi Italia

Restaurant

· Victorian Village

Up to 8 guests

·

Ask for price

Outdoor spaceKids welcomeValet

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Alqueria Farmhouse Kitchen

Restaurant

· University District

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Front entrance and orange sign of Basi Italia on Highland Street

Basi Italia

Restaurant

· Victorian Village

Up to 8 guests

·

Ask for price

Outdoor spaceKids welcomeValet

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Cameron's American Bistro

Restaurant

· Worthington

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Chapman's Eat Market

Restaurant

· German Village

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Rooh Columbus

Restaurant

· Short North

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The Sycamore

Restaurant

· German Village

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Great fits for a celebration of life

Great fits for a celebration of life

Great fits for a celebration of life

Open in the daytime, no 21+ rule, with a private space or buyout. Each takes groups of 20 or more.

Main dining room with gold columns, a curved ceiling and stained-glass windows at Eddie Merlot's

Eddie Merlot's

Restaurant

· Polaris

Up to 400 guests

·

$50 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free optionsDairy-free options
J. Liu Worthington storefront

J. Liu Worthington

Restaurant

· Worthington

Up to 250 guests

·

$20 a guest

Private roomOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free menuVegetarian options
Dining room with yellow pendant lights, framed art on the walls and set tables at Barcelona Restaurant

Barcelona Restaurant

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 200 guests

·

$18 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Full buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValet
Mezzo storefront

Mezzo

Restaurant

· Dublin

Up to 150 guests

·

Ask for price

Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValetVegan menuGluten-free menuVegetarian optionsDairy-free options
Schmidt's Banquet Haus storefront

Schmidt's Banquet Haus

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 112 guests

·

$12.95 a guest

“A German Village icon” · Islands.com · 2026
Private room
Marcella's Short North storefront

Marcella's Short North

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

“Diners' Choice: Most Booked Restaurants in Columbus, No. 9” · OpenTable · 2026
Full buyoutKids welcomeGluten-free options
The Avenue Steak Tavern Dublin storefront

The Avenue Steak Tavern Dublin

Restaurant

· Dublin

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

“Best Steakhouse, 3rd place” (The Avenue), readers' poll · CityScene Best of the 'Bus · 2024
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeFree parkingGluten-free options
The Avenue Steak Tavern Grandview storefront

The Avenue Steak Tavern Grandview

Restaurant

· Grandview

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

Full buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeFree parkingValetGluten-free options
The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek storefront

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek

Restaurant

· Gahanna

Up to 100 guests

·

$75 a guest

“Diners' Choice: Most Booked Restaurants in Columbus, No. 6” · OpenTable · 2026
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free options
Long busy room with guests at tables along a lit bar at The Pearl Short North

The Pearl Short North

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 100 guests

·

$45 a guest

“Best Happy Hour, 2nd place” (The Pearl), readers' poll · CityScene Best of the 'Bus · 2024
Full buyoutKids welcomeVegetarian optionsGluten-free options
Mitchell's Ocean Club storefront

Mitchell's Ocean Club

Restaurant

· Easton

Up to 80 guests

·

$100 a guest

“Ohio's most beloved seafood restaurant” · FinanceBuzz · 2025
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceFree parkingValetGluten-free options
Dining room with arched walls, white-clothed tables and a buffet with plates at Tony's Italian Ristorante

Tony's Italian Ristorante

Restaurant

· Brewery District

Up to 70 guests

·

$23.95 a guest

Private roomOutdoor spaceKids welcomeFree parkingValet
Main dining room with gold columns, a curved ceiling and stained-glass windows at Eddie Merlot's

Eddie Merlot's

Restaurant

· Polaris

Up to 400 guests

·

$50 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free optionsDairy-free options
J. Liu Worthington storefront

J. Liu Worthington

Restaurant

· Worthington

Up to 250 guests

·

$20 a guest

Private roomOutdoor spaceKids welcomeGluten-free menuVegetarian options
Dining room with yellow pendant lights, framed art on the walls and set tables at Barcelona Restaurant

Barcelona Restaurant

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 200 guests

·

$18 a guest

“Award of Excellence” · Wine Spectator · 2026
Full buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValet
Mezzo storefront

Mezzo

Restaurant

· Dublin

Up to 150 guests

·

Ask for price

Private roomFull buyoutOutdoor spaceKids welcomeValetVegan menuGluten-free menuVegetarian optionsDairy-free options
Schmidt's Banquet Haus storefront

Schmidt's Banquet Haus

Restaurant

· German Village

Up to 112 guests

·

$12.95 a guest

“A German Village icon” · Islands.com · 2026
Private room
Marcella's Short North storefront

Marcella's Short North

Restaurant

· Short North

Up to 100 guests

·

Ask for price

“Diners' Choice: Most Booked Restaurants in Columbus, No. 9” · OpenTable · 2026
Full buyoutKids welcomeGluten-free options

Good to know

Good to know

You may need a room on short notice. Ask each venue about open dates in the next few weeks.

Ask about a table for photos and a screen for a slideshow. Ask if you can bring a guest book and flowers.

Guest counts can be hard to predict. Ask the venue when it needs your final count.

Questions guests ask

Questions guests ask

Start with venues that show quick replies. Ask each one about open dates in the next few weeks.

Pick food guests can eat while they talk. A buffet or appetizers suit a mixed crowd. Ask the venue for a set price per guest.

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