Slowly braised beef in red Burgundy with mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon lardons. The Refectory's contemporary French canon on Bethel Road since 1976, paired from the 700-bottle Burgundy cellar.
The Refectory opened on Bethel Road in 1976 inside a 19th century church. Chef Richard Blondin, a Lyon native, joined as executive chef in 1992 and has run the classic French canon since. The beef bourguignon, with its slow Burgundy braise, anchors the menu. The restaurant celebrates its 50th anniversary through 2026 with the deepest Burgundy cellar in central Ohio.
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The Refectory ★ 4.7
upper-arlington · 1092 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
The Refectory on Bethel Road, run inside a 19th century church since 1976, is Columbus's contemporary French tasting room with a 700-bottle Burgundy cellar.
The Refectory Wine Cellar ★ 4.6
upper-arlington · 1092 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
The Refectory wine cellar on Bethel Road carries 700 selections, the largest cellar in central Ohio, paired with the contemporary French tasting menu.