Grandview Heights

walkable suburb · 43212

Grandview Heights is the tidy, tree-lined answer for people who want city proximity without the city's bargaining. Grandview Avenue does the heavy lifting: Spagio, Stauf's, the Grandview Cafe, and a string of patios that fill on the first warm Thursday and stay that way. The dating pool runs young-professional to young-parent, with a real cliff after 10 p.m. when the avenue empties and the residential streets reassert themselves. Tradeoffs: rents punch above the square footage, and the scene is narrow, a single spine rather than a network. Good for steady second dates. Less good if you wanted optionality.

9,985

singles 22–50

46%

male

$58,514

median income

$1,428

median rent

The data

Grandview Heights by the numbers

Grandview Heights runs female-leaning, about 46% men to 54% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Grandview Heights is about $58,500.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Ohio has no party registration, so this is a 2024 election proxy: Franklin County voted about 63% Harris to 35% Trump, a strongly Democratic island in a Republican state.
● Verified · Franklin County 2024 canvass
The median renter in Grandview Heights pays about $1,430 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 10,000 Grandview Heights residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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24 spots across Grandview Heights

Grandview Heights
Activity
Breakout Games
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 11,592
Wheelchair access
Find it
835 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 11,592 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Breakout Games.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Drinks
Cap City Fine Diner and Bar
Diner$$$$★ 4.6 · 4,295
Grandview Heights
Drinks
Grandview Cafe
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,824
Grandview Heights
Drinks
High Bank Distillery Co
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,659
Grandview Heights
Cafés
Chocolate Café
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,348
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1855 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,348 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chocolate Café.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 9 PM
Tue8 AM to 9 PM
Wed8 AM to 9 PM
Thu8 AM to 9 PM
Fri8 AM to 8 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM
Sun8 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Dining
The Avenue Steak Tavern
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,316
Grandview Heights
Drinks
Woodlands Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,312
Grandview Heights
Dining
Third & Hollywood
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,225
Grandview Heights
Activity
RollHouse Columbus
Bowling alley★ 4.4 · 1,045
Wheelchair access
Find it
500 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,045 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at RollHouse Columbus.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 11 PM
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Activity
Natalie's Grandview
Live music venue★ 4.8 · 885
Wheelchair access
Find it
945 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 885 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Natalie's Grandview.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
Sun4:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Dining
Natalie's Grandview
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 880
Grandview Heights
Activity
Galaxy Games & Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.1 · 780
Wheelchair access
Find it
3700 Interchange Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 780 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Galaxy Games & Golf.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Dining
Trattoria Roma
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 750
Grandview Heights
Dining
La Tavola
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 707
Grandview Heights
Dining
Z Cucina di Spirito
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 690
Grandview Heights
Dining
Figlio
Pizza restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 446
Grandview Heights
Activity
Miner 49er Blacklight Mini Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.2 · 382
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1158 W 3rd Ave b, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 382 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Miner 49er Blacklight Mini Golf.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 11 PM
Wed12 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Drinks
Echo Spirits Distilling Co.
Distillery$$$$★ 4.8 · 322
Grandview Heights
Cafés
For the Love of Dough
Dessert shop★ 4.7 · 240
Wheelchair access
Find it
710 Grandview Xing Wy, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 240 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at For the Love of Dough.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Cafés
Royal Flamingo Coffee House
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 195
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
inside I Like It Like That Bar, 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 195 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Royal Flamingo Coffee House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed8 AM to 2 PM
Thu8 AM to 2 PM
Fri8 AM to 2 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM
Sun8 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Cafés
Moonbird Coffee Co.
Coffee shop$$$$★ 5 · 180
Wheelchair access
Find it
1400 Holly Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 180 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Moonbird Coffee Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 2 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM
Fri7 AM to 12 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Maps
Grandview Heights
Cafés
Toft's Grand Scoop
Ice cream shop★ 4.7 · 80
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1288 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Toft's Grand Scoop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Drinks
I Like It Like That
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 77
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
945 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at I Like It Like That.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Site Maps
Grandview Heights
Activity
Chadwick Arboretum
Arboretum★ 4.6 · 58
Wheelchair access
Find it
152 Howlett Hall 2021, Fyffe Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Chadwick Arboretum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 6 PM
Tue8 AM to 6 PM
Wed8 AM to 6 PM
Thu8 AM to 6 PM
Fri8 AM to 6 PM
Sat8 AM to 6 PM
Sun8 AM to 6 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps

Grandview Heights

Grandview Heights by the numbers

Local date spots

Breakout Games

Cap City Fine Diner and Bar

Grandview Cafe

High Bank Distillery Co

Chocolate Café

The Avenue Steak Tavern

Woodlands Tavern

Third & Hollywood

RollHouse Columbus

Natalie's Grandview

Natalie's Grandview

Galaxy Games & Golf

Trattoria Roma

La Tavola

Z Cucina di Spirito

Figlio

Miner 49er Blacklight Mini Golf

Echo Spirits Distilling Co.

For the Love of Dough

Royal Flamingo Coffee House

Moonbird Coffee Co.

Toft's Grand Scoop

I Like It Like That

Chadwick Arboretum

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