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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 on Bethel Road, run inside a 19th century church since 1976, is Columbus's contemporary French tasting room with a 700-bottle Burgundy cellar.
OrderThe bistro three-course at the bar with a glass from the deep Burgundy list.
TipThe fifty-year anniversary runs through 2026; the bistro side at the bar is the unsung deal.
The Refectory wine cellar on Bethel Road carries 700 selections, the largest cellar in central Ohio, paired with the contemporary French tasting menu.
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