tip top kitchen and cocktails

we had such a terrible meal. here, but i still tip my hat to tip top, because our mutual suffering turned into one of the most entertaining meals i've ever had. because the drinks were stiff, hilarity ensued. when we discovered the salmon was so old and un-fresh that it had started to taste like just-off hamburger, we could only laugh. so many service glitches and ignorings preceded this, it quickly turned comic as we motioned feebly to blind, deaf and lazy wait-people. my monte cristo was so deformed by its sogginess and under-doneness, there was only one thing left to do: eat it and pay for it, but vow to never go back. and we haven't! and you shouldn't either.

very quick service, wonderful food. i had the country fried steak, with mashed potatoes and corn. it's been a while since corn made me say wow, but this corn did it. my girlfriend had the pot roast, and it was amazing. juicy and tender. would definitely recommend.

this is the restaurant of choice for my boyfriend and i. we *always* order the corn fritters, the green bean fries with bloody mary dipping sauce, ranch + a side of spicy mayo, and a steaming bowl of the vegetarian corn chowder. all are phenomenal. the wait staff is top-notch and very attentive. we love this place.

i would eat here every week if i could.... i love, love, love, tip top! my only problem is that i live in delaware so it's a long drive for me, but completely worth it. i'm a vegetarian and they have tons of veggie options - my favorite is the veggie wrap, and their sweet potato fries are so good. i'm also fond of the veggie philly cheese steak sandwich.

i've lived in columbus for my whole life and it doesn't get better than tip top. everything i try is excellent (especially the sweet potato fries).

the outdoor patio is nice when you can find a table and they usually have good beers on tap. i love taking people here for the first time!

exceeded expectations. i went in with high expectations and they were met and exceeded. service was quick, helpful and attentive. my wife and i ordered the corn fritters to start. they arrived a short few minutes later, fried to a nice golden brown. they were excellent, sweet and salty with a little bit of a spicy kick at the end. this was a starter you won't find in a chain restaurant and it was executed very well. for entrees i had the highly recommended pot roast sandwich, my wife had a veggie wrap. the pot roast sandwich was a heap of nicely seasoned and melt in your mouth soft beef on a nice pretzel bun. it was served with a slice of swiss cheese which i scraped off as i am not a fan. the pot roast was nice and juicy but the sandwich was a touch dry in places. admittedly the swiss cheese i scraped off might have helped, but i think a little horseradish sauce or a side of jus might benefit the sandwich. despite this the sandwich was excellent and came with some merely ok chips on the side that badly needed salt. my wife's veggie wrap looked great, and she was a big fan. it was served warm, something most places don't bother doing with veggie wraps, and stuffed with a nice variety of veggies. it was almost more of a veggie burrito, but that's an observation not a complaint. it was served with the same merely ok chips on the side. we will definitely be going back in the future.

good place to go for late night dining and when looking for a place to gather with friends who range from carnivores to vegan. the outdoor patio is nice if you’re not downwind from smokers.

met up with friends in columbus while attending an event that the ohio state university held for band students.  we decided to grab a quick bite at tip top before the performance.  i tried the pot roast sandwich with regular fries, my colleagues tried the same sandwich with sweet potato fries.  everyone enjoyed the food.  i thought the pot roast was good, but for me a bit dry.   i needed to add the dipping sauce that was supposed to be for the sweet potato fries to the sandwich.  when i did that - it was really good.   the bar had the feeling of pubs that i visited in boston.  very comfortable and friendly staff.  they also serve drafts pbr for $2 and rc cola! definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.

i would highly recommend tip top. the menu is extensive and delicious. plus they have a great beer and overall bar menu to compliment. this is a must stop place when in the horrible town that hosts the suckeyes.

ate here on sunday. the waiter was very good at handling a mixed group of adults and kids. the corn chowder was very good. the sandwiches were large and flavorful. will return the next time we are columbus.

great food & atmosphere. found this place with a friend while looking for nearby places to eat that were open late. the food was great, the servers were friendly, and i loved the décor. i had the mac and cheese and my friend has the monte cristo - both were fantastic! i would totally recommend this place and will be back the next time i'm in town .

best little hidden gem in columbus. had the best patty melt (cheese burger) i have ever had. awesome nachos. good atmosphere. defiantly comfort food. a must if your near by.

bring back eggplant fries. i had the monte cristo today--very yummy--but disappointed to learn that they no longer have the eggplant fries!

my first bad review on urbanspoon. the waitress was awful. i'm not sure why she seemed to dislike us in particular but it was terrible. the bacon cheese dip was the greasiest thing i've ever seen and i love greasy food. i drained several tablespoons worth of grease off of it. the rest of the food was just okay and we were starving after traveling all day. i would have been happier with mcdonalds (and probably less grease...)

the soup is phenom. this is my comfort food spot. there's good beer and the mac n cheese, pot roast sandwich, grilled cheese, and fried green beans are my go to. beer selection is always outstanding. hipster staff is attentive and knowledgeable but this isn't the place for you if you need the service to kiss your ass.