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Neighborhood: DowntownMon-Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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After Marcella, we decided on getting after hour drinks and a nibble at M lounge. From the time we pulled up to the round about to the time we left, the setting was unreal. Just to get there, you have to make a side turn from the main streets and tall buildings, and out of nowhere you pull into a magnificent complex. As I walked down the long corridor to the restaurant, I felt like an elites entering a secret meeting. Miranova just had that secluded and gentry feeling.
So I ordered the lobster tacos and blue basil cocktail. The taco was interesting and the shell on the taco was on sweet side. I didn't care too much for the avocado creme fraiche, it just reminded me too much of the fake guacamole dips you get at grocery stores. The blue basil was well made but I felt it was missing some element, maybe just a touch of tart. I think M can take it a step above and infuse their own vodkas instead of using stoli or incorporate some house made bitters.
But the drink that really blew me away was the Hot Buttered Rum! I don't order too many toddy drinks but this was just excellent. This drink alone and the great atmosphere at M would be enough reason for me to drive 6 hours.
I came here last night for dinner, all by my lonesome. was greeted by a somewhat surly hostess who didn't even want to my my name on the list until I insisted. So I went to the bar and decided to eat there rather than wait 40 minutes for a table.
I started with the mini-burgers and an order of their truffled mac and cheese. The burgers were delicious and each had their own set of toppings. And the buns were perfectly sized to the burgers, very tiny. The mac and cheese was a little too cheesey for me but good.
I then ordered a Wasabi roll. This didn't live up to expectations. It wasn't bad but wasn't any better than I could get at any sushi bar.
And that was enough food for me. All appetizers. I knocked off a star for poor service by both the hostess and the barmaid.
My girlfriend and I went to M for our 6 month anniversary. I had been talking about going here for quite a while -- and we once made plans to go but didn't -- so when I said I was taking her out to dinner for the anniversary, it was no surprise where we went.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the first thing you notice is how nice the building and hallway to the restaurant is. The restaurant itself is amazingly decorated; it's dark with very impressive lighting. An experience here definitely feels very elite and very private.
Our server (Erica, I believe) was great to us once we asked for the drink menu; our anniversary happened to fall on the same day as a local prom, so I suppose the restaurant was flooded with idiot teenagers all night. Since we look pretty young for our age (according to other people), she just assumed we were part of the same crowd. But yeah, after we ordered drinks, she was extremely attentive and personable. She "fixed" one of my drinks after I complained it was too sweet, and brought us everything we asked for.
My girlfriend got the tuna poke appetizer, a cold, raw tuna dish meant to be eaten with some tortilla chips. She seemed to enjoy it, although if I recall correctly, there weren't enough chips.
I ordered the "Steak in a Bowl" as my entree because the server recommended it. I didn't enjoy it... the steak was drenched in some sort of sauce (a wine reduction or something). My girlfriend got a duck special -- a seared duck breast. She liked it a lot, but I don't really remember what it tasted like.
Although the entree didn't really impress me, I'm pretty sure it's my own fault -- I'm not a big steak eater and I think I made the wrong choice. The sides, however, were pretty amazing. We got the lobster mashed potatoes, which were cooked perfectly and had huge chunks of lobster on top, and the truffle mac and cheese, which was basically just a perfect execution of macaroni and cheese with some truffle shavings (and probably some truffle oil cooked in). Our server raved about the sides and gave us half orders of each so we could sample them... she was right.
This place is a must for a special occasion. I'd probably go back, but next time, I'll try and make a better choice of entrees.
One more thing -- the valet we had was insane. Whenever someone asked for their car, he sprinted at full speed to the parking garage to get it. That's definitely service.
We really like this restaurant. Delicious and fancy food with a great service in an artistic place.
We ordered curry duck and gyoza for our main entree and we loved it.
Before heading over here on foot, I checked with the front desk at the nearby Westin where I was staying to make sure that a) it was in fact within walking distance (yes) and that b) it was safe at night to walk there (yes.)
M is located on the ground floor of a 2-building office park and high-end condo complex at the end of the street off of High Street. It is super convenient to the Westin on High, and I was glad I didn't have to get back in the car and figure out parking someplace else.
I was by myself, so the host was very accommodating and gave me a table in a section of the restaurant that no one else was seated in yet, and it remained empty throughout my meal. That was a bit odd, since I didn't even get in any good people watching, and it made me feel more alone.
It didn't really matter though after reviewing the menu and settling in. My server was Michelle, who was great and very attentive. I ordered the pan-fried halibut, served on a bed of 4 scrumptious lobster raviolis covered in sweet corn emulsion. I had started the meal with a spectacular Caesar salad. The halibut was cooked perfectly -- with that lovely, crunchy, salty crust on it, giving way to succulent, meaty fish. Coupled with the sweetness of the corn sauce and the savory quality of the lobster inside, it made my toes curl.
I finished it off with the decadent lava cake and homemade ice cream, which I never should have ordered since I felt like a beached whale already. Topped off with 2 glasses of fantastic pinot noir, and I was a happy, overstuffed little Ohio traveler.
It was one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and ranks up there not just among places I've traveled to, but among all overall restaurant experiences.
Just wish I'd had someone to share it with.
As fine as fine-dining gets in Columbus, M sets the bar high for their competition. Perhaps the oddest part of the experience is actually walking into the place. First of all, valet your car. You are going to pay about the same price to park it in the secure garage yourself so toss the valet an extra few bucks and the keys. It's much easier.
You enter 2 Miranova Place into a big, cold office building lobby but this should be your last reminder of the daily grind for the rest of your time here. Once through the tall glass door at the end of the lobby you enter the restaurant which has an elegantly modern decor. Huge white transparent drapes 'separate' the dining room into a few smaller sections and there are a few more private table options in the form of a private dining room or the 'barrel' table near the hostess area with tall wooden panels surrounding the table.
The bar area features a few small tables and a larger tall under-lit faux-stone table. The entire wall behind the bar lights up in various colors and continuously fades almost imperceptibly through the entire color spectrum. Tiny LED lights at the top of the huge white curtains in the dining room match whatever color the bar wall is at that particular time. At the very back of the dining room are four round booths that are easily the tables of choice if your party has three or four people.
Both the food and the service at M almost never disappoint. The menu changes more often than the staff here, which is always nice because if you had something in the past and it is no longer on the menu chances are good that your server knows what you are talking about and the chef knows how to make it. And they have been known to make special trips (if possible) to the supermarket or another restaurant if you have requested something that is not in the house.
Sure, the price point is a little higher than most restaurants but this IS the crown jewel of the Cameron Mitchell Empire. Expect entrees to run from the high teens to high thirties and a drink could range from $3.50 (ie. Bud) to $140 (ie. Louis VIII), with just about everything in-between. There are several places around Columbus where you can go and spend about this to get about this, but none are as sure-fire for a good experience as M.
On Friday, February 29th myself and a group of 7 other people attended dinner at M at Miranova. The eight of us were from places varying from Wisconsin to Toronto to Miami to NYC to New Jersey to right here in Columbus and we were all together for a nice dinner after the Arnold. As an experienced diner and the only person from Columbus, I suggested M and I could not have been more pleased
with the food, the service, or my group's experience.
First, the decor was beautiful. With slowly changing overhead lighting as well as slashes of light emanating from the wine rack in the front combined with low light chandeliers in the back of the restaurant created an elegant yet trendy look without feeling stuffy. The staff was
dressed elegantly and everything at the table appeared polished and high quality and the noise level was wonderful for conversation.
As most had only arrived that day and were busy with hotel reservations, two members of the group arrived early and two late. Those who arrived early were treated to great cocktails at the bar and those arriving late were ushered to our table in the beautiful 'barrel room' without hassle.
Nate, our server, was outstanding in explaining the menu and was fantastic at knowing when to offer suggestions and when to give the diner time to decide. Nothing felt rushed at all. Additionally, as the menu frequently changes, one of our diners had noted Watermelon sushi in the past and being from New York was disappointed to discover it had recently left the menu. To my amazement, the
waiter left and returned shortly to inform us that they could make the roll and that someone had been sent to pick up a Watermelon. Never have I experienced such service. I was and still am in awe.
While I cannot comment on everything on the menu, I will note that my fellow diners were particularly pleased with the 'Soup' of Roasted Tomato and Chevre Crostini, The 'Beef' of Mini Kobe Burgers w/ Carmelized Onions, and Cheddar, and the 'Poke' with Big Eye Tuna, Avocado, Ginger Soy, and Wasabi Sorbet. The Steak in a Bowl
was described as 'incredible' by all three diners who experienced it and both the Surf n' Turn Roll and Watermelon Roll were enjoyed.
Very full, only 2 desserts were ordered, the coffee and donuts by one and the Bread Pudding by myself. Less highly thought of items included the Three Cones which were "too sweet," the Wild salmon which was 'average,' and the coffee and donuts which were simply coffee and warm fried pieces of apple and bread with dipping sauce.
I personally opted for a starter of the 'Crab' She-Crab Bisque with Blue Crab BLT and Basil Aioli. The dish was plated beautifully and although small, incredible in taste and texture. The soup was pureed crab and butter, plus basil and each taste melded perfectly while maintaining its originality. The Blue Crab BLT was even better than the soup, in my opinion, and the taste of Crab exploded from the tiny sandwich in the same way that the Lobster at SPAGO
explodes from the Lobster BLT.
As a main, I chose the Black Cod with Lobster Ravioli, Green Asparagus, and Sweet Corn Emulsion. Plated simply, the flawlessly broiled fish was served topped with very tender and flavorful asparagus on top of a bed of 4 Lobster Ravioli and a base layer of the Corn. The flavors each persisted on their own, but also complimented one another eaten as a whole. The lobster
Ravioli were as good as any I've ever experienced and the corn emulsion could be served as a dessert in a lesser restaurant.
In addition to my main, I opted for the Lobster Mashed Potatoes which were simple, utilizing a creamy potato and garlic oil, topped with warm whole chunks of lobster. Having had this dish only 2 weeks prior at Mastro's in Los Angeles, I can definitively say I preferred the M presentation, flavor, and pricetag.
For dessert, a friend and I split the Banana Bread Pudding described as 'Layered in Butterscotch Banana custard, Cashew Toffee, and Roasted Banana Gelato.' As Bread pudding is in my top two favorite desserts along with Tiramisu, I have experienced multiple presentations and will say that M's interpretation was
amongst the top two or three along with the version's at Emeril's in Orlando and Lolita's Lust in Toronto. The gelato was understated yet complimented the saltiness of the saltiness of the cashews beautifully while the bread pudding was a tastefully heavy banana bread coated in a delectably smooth butterscotch
custard.
All told, everyone was pleased, including those with upscale 'big city' eating experience. For myself, the meal ranked on the same level as meals at restaurants like Il Mulino in New York and Spago in Los Angeles, as well as the Emeril's Franchised restaurants in Orlando
and Las Vegas, and the service was even better. If there is better dining to be had in Columbus (or anywhere in Ohio,) I've yet to find it.
I was in Columbus for a business trip, staying at the Westin a few blocks away and am so glad I stumbled onto this place!
The atmosphere was really cool, very neat seating for small groups, intimate little zones where you could feel all alone. That is once you are inside the very "cold" office building entrance.
Our server - Erica, was fantastic! So funny and nice and cool!
The warm sourdough bread was fantastic and that's coming from a SF native, so that's a good thing!
Great wine list too! And my fav type of champagne by the glass!!! Bonus points!
The food was soooo good! I ordered the tuna poke - which was good, not as great as I have had it elsewhere but pretty darn good! I thought the triangular "chips" that came with it were not quite the appropriate thing to eat with the poke, but that's just me. However, the Chilean Sea Bass was PHENOMENAL!!!!! It was perfectly cooked, the broth was amazing and the bonus of getting a few dumplings was awesome! Everyone agreed my dish was the best of the evening!
My friends ordered the rib eye (with sides of truffle mac and cheese - yum, very rich but yummy! and asparagus) , the halibut which was delicious and the sea scallops which were great as well!
Our only slight disappointment was our dessert. We ordered the chocolate cake and it wasn't quite warm enough so the oozy stuff in the middle wasn't quite as oozy as it should have been, but still good. And more ice cream would have been nice!
All in all, a fantastic dining experience and when/if I am ever back in Columbus, I am headed back here for sure!!!
My wife and I went here for our second wedding anniversary. We were here in the middle of the week, so the restaurant was not particularly busy.
I had the kobe beef sliders as an appetizer and the ahi tuna as a main course. My wife had the potstickers and the steak in the bowl.
For desert, I had the chocolate lava cake and my wife had the "donuts and coffee."
The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. This was easily one of the best meals we've eaten in Columbus. Highly recommended.
It's been over a year since I visited M, and as expected, the food was great, the service amazing and the atmosphere unique.
The most memorable thing to me was the amount of couples getting engaged on...a WEDNESDAY night! Who freaking proposes in the middle of the week!?? LAME!
Anyways, my dinner date had just received a job promotion, so we were out celebrating. Our waitress (admittedly, it was her first day on the job) had difficulties getting our champagne open. Kinda lame but oh well, great other than that. The patio looks nice, but we were there on a typical Columbus day, so it was, of course, raining. Maybe next time?
M is Cameron Mitchell's marquee restaurant, as in very upscale, and is meant to be a true "fine dining experience". The restaurant is located in the Miranova office tower off Mound St., a few blocks west of High in downtown Columbus. There's no outdoor parking in the area, so come prepared with $5 in cash for the parking garage, or use the valet.
the restaurant itself is located on the first floor of the office tower, just around the corner from the elevator to the garage. When entering the restaurant, stop to take a look around before checking your coats. The interior of the restaurant is incredibly decorated, with sweeping mixed woods, hanging fabrics and constantly shifting colored lighting, which strikes off the hanging white fabrics to change the overlying colors of the entire atmosphere. The interior decoration definitely presents a very upscale mood, without seeming stuffy and "black tie" as can sometimes happen at other high-level restaurants. Reservations are recommended, but may not be required, especially on a weeknight, when we were seated immediately. There's no posted dress-code, but at LEAST business-casual is recommended.
As with many high-end restaurants, the menu changes regularly, but it's anchored by several prime cuts of steak, lamb, and lobster tail, along with a more rotating selection of 5-10 featured entrees. It's in those entrees, as well as the appetizers, that the chef's creations really shine. Look for the lobster cones and mini kobe-beef burger appetizers (served with fries, in a brilliant presentation). For entrees, it's hard to go wrong with the scallops, but for those that don't enjoy seafood, the chicken dishes are excellent as well.
Worth mentioning on it's own - despite NOT being primarily a sushi establishment, M has one of my absolute all-time favorite sushi rolls: their "Surf and Turf" roll. Tempura shrimp, rolled inside-out with a scallion, sprouts, cream cheese, and topped with the most tender slices of filet mignon that just absolutely melt in your mouth. If you're a sushi lover, do NOT MISS THIS.
Desserts are excellent, but not *quite* as stand-out as the rest of the menu - Cameron Mitchell's excellent Creme Brulee is featured, as always, along with a fun Root Beer Float presentation, a coffee & donuts (with dipping sauces), and other options.
The menu and atmosphere aren't the extent of the excellent experience that is M. The service at M is superb, doing everything to make sure the experience is truly top notch. Table settings are only for the current course, and naturally used silverware and dishes are cleared and replaced with new (and appropriate) silverware and dishes for the next course. Our server was particularly knowledgeable of the menu and very polite and welcoming, putting me at ease even as I'm stumbling over trying to say "seared sea scallops". A sign of the true dedication to service, going above and beyond anything I've previously seen, was a Thank You note from our server for the good comments we left on the comment card, received in the mail just a few days later.
With an incredible atmosphere, excellent high-class menu, and superb service, the only real downside to M is the price. The price isn't unreasonable in comparison with similar restaurants (such as The Refectory and the high-class steak houses), but is definitely more than high enough to prevent frequent visits. The location and parking situation are somewhat disappointing as well, as the price remains the same for valet or non-valet parking, and the downtown location is not the most traffic-friendly. Despite those downfalls, M is highly recommended as a wonderful dining experience, perfect for special occasions or a nice evening getaway.
Been here several times since the restaurant opened. Always had a 5-star experience.
Hm, where to start. Well the food is fantastic. Everything I have ever had, from a lobster claw stew-type dish to a cut of beef has been perfect.
Wine list is second-to-none for Columbus.
Service has been outstanding every time. I've come here with dates, I've brought my mother here for her birthday, regardless of who I'm with (or how I'm dressed) I always feel like royalty.
The bar / lounge area is perfect for hanging out before (or after) dinner.
Bring cash for the valet. No reason to pay for parking at Miranova.
There are some new "fancy" restaurants opening in the area but for a fabulous, consistent dining experience, M is it.
M wins my vote for best patio in the city. This luscious and decadent outdoor area will make you feel transported to an Arabian Night.
M is my favorite place to go for late night cocktails. Even during the weekend it is not too busy and you can feel like you have the place to yourself. While I love the bar with its phallic sculptures and theatre lighting, if its summer you know I am outside.
To get to the patio you have to exit the main restaurant. Opening the heavy door, entering the patio is entering a different world. Back lit by some of the best skyline views of the city its a great place to relax and talk. The seating is cushions and plush long couches. There are heat lamps to eliminate the chill of a summer evening. The patio is underneath a terrace hung with plants and lighting, but not enough for it to be overly bright. Sitting out here reminds of me of paintings of Roman courtesans lounging about and eating fruit. While I would not recommend stretching that far out, I would recommend putting your feet up on an ottoman and a glass of champagne.
The patio at M is a great way to enjoy one of the cities best restaurants on a budget. Just having a few drinks is enough atmosphere and service to recreate a full dining experience with out breaking the bank.
bee-yoo-tee-ful place. great food.
gotta love cameron mitchell's group.
took my girlfriend here to celebrate valentine's day a few years ago and it was a great place, great food, and great service, all the things you can usually expect from the cameron mitchell restaurants (except molly woo's which is terrible). i notch one star because i think its price is a bit higher than its quality.
Just came back from the "M". LOVED IT! Beautiful place with friendly and intelligent service (meaning they check on you at the right time without being in your face every five minutes). The food was wonderful. Our orders (for four) ranged between chicken, veal, seafood (bass), and a vegetarian dish which they cooked as a special order. That was actually an interesting experience because there were no vegetarian entrees on the menu. Yet when my mom-in-law asked for a vegetarian suggestion, our waitress happily responded "we can make whatever you'd like". And they did, literally. Everyone was very happy with their choices. We had a chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert and it was delicious. Last but not least - the ambiance and the energy at the "M" are beautiful. You can choose to sit inside or outside (try that on a nice night, it's worth it!). They play nice music arrangements and the color display behind the bar changes every few minutes, projecting beautiful soft colors throughout the entire room. We will definitely be back.
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