2026 Finalist

Steakhouse Arena District $$$$

Jeff Ruby's

Arena District steakhouse with dry-aged Prime, Wagyu, a raw bar, sushi and live entertainment.

89 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215

Sun 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Mon to Thu 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Fri to Sat 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Why Jeff Ruby's why was this picked

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse on East Nationwide Boulevard in the Arena District belongs to a group that has been family owned and operated since 1981, with sister rooms in Cincinnati and Louisville. The menu centers on dry-aged USDA Prime steaks and a rare Wagyu selection, with a raw bar and sushi on the seafood side, and the macaroni and cheese was named by Food Network. The room books live entertainment, and meal kits ship nationwide. Dine-in hours run 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

  • Dry-aged USDA Prime and Wagyu
  • Raw bar and sushi
  • Live entertainment

Know before you go

Jeff Ruby's is the Arena District steakhouse we book when dinner needs USDA Prime steaks, a raw bar, and a full fine-dining pace near the Convention Center. Dinner runs nightly with earlier Sunday closes and later Friday and Saturday windows. It suits special-occasion steak nights and pre-event tables that want a formal room.

Valet sits at the Nationwide Boulevard entrance; otherwise use nearby Arena District garages. Reserve ahead, especially on weekends. Start with our Arena District page for the surrounding blocks. Then compare steak rooms on our best steak and seafood list. Confirm details on the business site the day you go because posted schedules change. Confirm details on the business site the day you go because posted schedules change. Confirm details on the business site the day you go because posted schedules change.

Parking
Valet at the entrance on E. Nationwide Boulevard; Arena District garages are the self-park backup.
Reservations
Yes, reserve via OpenTable or phone; book early for weekend dinner and private dining rooms.
Tip
Reserve weekend dinner early and budget time for valet at the Nationwide Boulevard entrance.