Ohio Eatery Crowned 'Best Fine Dining Restaurant' In The State

Every once in a while, you may want to treat yourself to a nice meal at a fine dining restaurant, whether you want to celebrate a special occasion or a job promotion, mark an anniversary or special date night, or simple enjoy a delicious meal from world-class chefs. Ohio is home to countless restaurants perfect for the occasion, but one was recently recognized as the best in the state.

According to a list compiled by 24/7 Tempo , the best fine dining restaurant in Ohio is The Refectory, a Columbus establishment with a focus on French and modern American cuisine. The Refectory is located at 1092 Bethel Road.

Here's what the site had to say about the best fine dining restaurant in Ohio:

"A class act in Columbus for almost 50 years, The Refectory features the finely crafted cuisine of longtime chef Richard Blondin , from Lyon. His menu ranges from a French country terrine and green asparagus velvet soup to Atlantic striped bass and Louisiana crawfish tart and New Zealand lamb chops crusted in herbes de Provence. The Belgian chocolate and mocha mousse is considered an essential dessert."

To determine its list, 24/7 Tempo looked at reviews and ratings on local, regional and state sites and "[extrapolated] a shortlist of establishments that fit the fine-dining bill." The list includes eateries that run the culinary gamut from sushi bars and French restaurants to steakhouses and establishments with fixed-price menus. Check out the full list highlighting the best fine dining restaurant in each state at 247tempo.com .