Food

Dining at AnthrOhio

AnthrOhio 2025 is located in the heart of Downtown Columbus and dining choices abound! Situated between Columbus’s Arena District and The Short North Arts District, you will find more food options than you will be able to experience in just one weekend.

We at AnthrOhio are proud to be partnering with some local restaurants, check out the details below, with more restaurants listed below that.

Tasty Dawg

107 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Fri 11 AM – 6 PM / Sat 11 AM – 8 PM

Our friends over at Tasty Dawg have crafted a special dog just for AnthrOhio! The Wild Dawg is a Sweet Italian Sausage inside a Bavarian Pretzel Bun topped with House Roasted Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese, Crispy Fried Onions, and Stadium Mustard. $1 from each order will be donated directly to Ohio Nature Education, and if you show your con badge you will receive 10% off your order.

Mikey’s Late Night Slice

457 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Fri & Sat 11 AM – 3 AM / Thurs & Sun 11 AM – 2:30 AM

New York Style Pizza-by-the-slice that’s been a Columbus staple for years. Try the AnthrOhio-exclusive cocktail menu crafted by an AO staff member!

Sacred Palm

It’s a secret? Fri, Sat & Sun 8 PM – 2 AM A secret speakeasy located underneath a pizza shop? What a novel concept! Enjoy classic tiki cocktails and unique drinks crafted by local bartenders, if you can find it.

Feeling something different? Here is a short list of our staff’s favorite places to grab a bite. If you’re feeling nostalgic, note that the two locations listed below in North Market have provided food for AnthrOhio before with their food trucks!

Local Cantina
Barley’s
Dos Hermanos (North Market)
Hoyo’s Grill
Jimmy John’s
Bakersfield
Charley’s Cheese Steaks

Kooma Sushi
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
Hubbard Grille
Boston’s Pizza
The Guild House
Mac’s Propper Pub
Holy Crepes (North Market)

Here are a few additional resources to help you find someplace amazing to eat:

Due to the holiday weekend, please check hours before planning your meals.

Hospitality

Want to grab a drink or bite to eat? Take full advantage of our complimentary Hospitality Suite at AnthrOhio, it will be in Elijah Pierce B on the Lobby level next to the Registration room.

Prepackaged snacks and canned drinks will be available.

Hospitality Hours

Thursday: 8 pm–11:40 pm
Friday: 10 am–3 pm; reopens 5–8 pm
Saturday: 10 am–3 pm; 5–8 pm
Sunday: 10 am–4 pm