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The Lounge at Final Cut - Steakhouse in Columbus, Ohio

The Lounge at Final Cut

3.3 (208 reviews)

200 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228

Steak house

About The Lounge at Final Cut - steak house in Columbus, Ohio

Customer Review Summary

The Lounge at Final Cut receives mixed reviews regarding its food and service. Many diners express disappointment in the food quality, citing average to mediocre preparation, especially considering the premium prices. Steaks, including ribeye, were often criticized for being tough or overcooked, and some sides like mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese did not meet expectations. The atmosphere and decor are appreciated, along with some positive remarks about specific dishes like Brussels sprouts and French onion soup, but there are complaints about inconsistency among entrees. Service experiences vary; while some servers were noted for being attentive and friendly, others fell short in acknowledging special occasions or timely service. Overall, while there are moments of enjoyment, many diners feel let down, especially regarding food quality for the price, resulting in reluctance to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Parking

  • Free parking lot

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

3.3 out of 5
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27
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28
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52
Based on 208 reviews

P Cb

2 weeks ago

Service was good. Atmosphere was fine. We ordered fillet and lobster. The fillet was so small for a $45+ price tag. It tasted ok but nothing special. The lobster was not large either but was acceptable. The cob salad was not good. Would not recommend and would not come again expecting good food.

Joe Bush

1 year ago

Our 20th anniversary diner... when reserved it was put in as an occasion... However nothing was mentioned and I saw them do something for a guys birthday... So other places in this price range who ask at reservation have a table card sometimes a desert etc...nope.... Let me start off by saying it wasn't bad but it wasn't more then average preparation of food at a premium price. I have had comparable items for about the same price at other places and this was reasonable for the atmosphere and the items as stated....HOWEVER... The food prep was average to mediocre "very overstated " making the quality ingredients worth less than the listed prices. The French onions soup is good but still Not as good as a comparably priced ones from walts hitching post in KY or Mon Ami Gabi in Vegas. Note I'm not saying the prices for the food are not fair... I'm saying the preparation of quality ingredients was sub par... They did not have their Prime chilli... so I got the Caesar Salad. The salad was good It had a dressing with a slight citric lemon hint. The croutons where still crisp but where borderline stale. It was ok at best. So I will say the best thing was the Brussel sprouts.... yah I know we had steak... but it was the Brussel sprouts. They had a very savory taste with a lil sweetness and are excellent. We both had ribeye and unfortunately they were not tender as ribeye should be. The edges of the steaks fat was too charred to the point it was that dull burn char grill taste. The rest of the steak was evenly cooked and was medium as we asked. However it seemed like they got cooked while the meats coor was too cool... making the outside over done and the inside warm. My wife got the Oscar topper as she always does... it was very lil meat too much creaminess and instead of asparagus spears attop it... they chop up small peices of the asparagus for the topper and the asparagus was not tender as it was under cooked... I actually had to ask ... is that the Oscar topper? It was that funky looking. My steak came out, but the bordelaise sauce I ordered was not ready till almost 10 minutes later...and It was way too thin and watery.... note I'm not saying it had water in it ... I'm saying it was not thickened enough... maybe the wine in it was not cooked to enough reduction maybe not enough callogen in the bone marrow used ...or if they used butter not cooked enough... I dunno the server said they were making it still when he brought out the steak.... the kitchen should have that kinda thing prepped if busy "they were not" or at very least start sauces first so they are ready with the entree. It's not a thing to be petty about as this lil 3oz portion of sauce will set you back $6 So it is a specialty made sauce... The loaded mash potatoes where Super dry... they needed to whip with some more cream or butter as it was dense and dry... the bacon attop it was good though... their Mac n cheese is a skip as the cheese is thick but seems as if it was poured over the pasta to which it did NOT stick. It was cheesy but bland in flavor... not at all impressed with the restaurants food and service. Note our server was nice and we gave him a great tip cause he did every part of his job except recognizing that it was a special occasion for us which if the reservation asks - yah should make the effort. Also since the place was 70% empty on a Saturday night in a casino "now I know why" I figured the guy could use a good tip. MIKE was super nice.... So TWENTY years as head of restaurants I noticed some things. It's mismanaged and the kitchen is not using time management and plating techniques. It was kinda sloppy and food was not checked before serving... aka it's being ran short order cook style, but unorganized. They have the server's clearing tables? Mike our server did not even get to greet us or get our drinks till 10 minutes after seating us and loaded up with empty plates etc he apologized and said he we be right with us. My wife said she enjoyed her 8oz she had at Texas Roadhouse last week more... I WAS MORTIFIED RUINED ANNIVERSARY!

When Two Became Three

1 year ago

We had our anniversary dinner here, and it was fantastic.. first time dining in, and we are amazed. The food I ordered was the shrimp bacon wrap it was a little too salty for me, so i didn't enjoy it much.., but my husband got the ribeye, and it was so good. The ambiance is beautiful, and the decor is wow! And our waitress was so nice and offered us free dessert to celebrate our anniversary..

K C

1 year ago

Prepare to spend money at this establishment. The bread and butter is very good. The Fried Cheese is very oily. You can not hear the slot machines while in the restaurant. The bathroom is set up strangely (one toilet) but more than one person can be in the restroom. The attempt at fine dining is noticeable through the staff.

Van S

1 year ago

The dining experience was amazing!! The food, a whole new level of dining the meat was cooked to perfection the appetizer in particular the beef tenderloin and bone marrow and fried cheese was absolutely mind-blowing The presentation the atmosphere and staff all on point and the Caesar least I forget best I've ever had anywhere. $$$$ That special occasion absolutely This is the place where memories are made. Thank you Sam and Victor and staff for such a wonderful experience.

Mary Kall

For the price, we were expecting a much better experience. We've had better steaks at steakhouses around town for less that were WAY better. My friends who ordered meatless pasta dishes seemed ok with their entrees, but for a restaurant touting steaks, it was disappointing. Brussel sprouts and uber creamy mashed potatoes were quite good. Dessert trio and creme brulee were also good. Service was friendly and standard. Movie star motif and costumes from movies on display were interesting but otherwise nothing too fancy or cozy. More like a business hotel restaurant. We had gift discount coupons for dinner, thankfully. Hadn't ever visited. Probably won't again. Casino was fun though. Not the fine dining experience I would expect for the prices.

CATHY GODFREY

Please do not eat at this restaurant if you are expecting a decent meal. The food is awful. Our food came out cold, we had to send back my ribeye as it was cooked wrong. Everyone else ate as I waited for my steak to be corrected. Finally received my steak as everyone was finishing. So I actually boxed my steak to Take home. Awful experience will never return.

VeryRichMedia ltd

Everything was great. Very nice atmosphere, the steaks were high quality and the potatoes and sides were exceptional. Our server was very attentive. All in all a great experience.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 4–9 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed

Price Range

$50–100