Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen

Jess was our server today. We were out of town. She was so personable and we loved her. We will be back if we come to Columbus! Food was soooooooo good!

Great food and very friendly staff. All the food we had was great, honestly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. My burger was a bit over cooked and dry but still very good. The bang bang shrimp was amazing and probably the best thing on the app menu. Others in our group had the 3 medallions steak which looked excellent and got rave reviews. The popcorn chicken is better than chick Fil-a chicken nuggets.

We met a friend here for some drinks and dinner. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Always checked on us if we needed anything. Food was fantastic, typical bar food but elevated flavors and presentations. Will definitely be coming back next time I’m in town!

I really enjoyed my visit last night. I'm a little older than the crowd demographic, but the hospitality staff made us feel very welcome. The food was solid. A bit pricey for bar food, but it is the Short North. The cauliflower steak and mashed Peruvian potatoes (pictured) is unreal, creative and delicious. The manager stopped by our table and was very genuine. Stephanie is an exemplary server, VERY attentive!

Anna and Jenna served us tonight on a 50 top and they exceeded expectations. They are two of the best servers we have ever had to date. Our party was very demanding and they were extremely attentive to the entire party. They went above and beyond to make sure our party was as fun as it was and they enhanced the atmosphere to make it a special evening for our company. They are two of the best servers in Columbus.

Jenna and Anna were amazing 100% attentive everything that we asked for they completed over the top. Gave us a great birthday and holiday party and experience for our first time at parlay. I highly recommend asking for them as server on your next party if you have the chance it will be your best time ever!

We were here for 5 days with Best Buy’s executive team under a new contract with the Columbus convention center. We went to parlays every night for not only the Yankees game but also, the exceptional customer service and positive vibes of the establishment. Those vibes and that service were clearly led by Kristy on each of the three nights we were there. She made us feel comfortable, she was always friendly and energetic which made us not want to go anywhere in late. You’re lucky to have someone like Kristy on the team!

James was amazing !!! We came here before a Jason aldean concert and our drinks and food came out so fast ! The margarita flatbread was 10/10! Definitely request James when you come in his customer service was top notch he made our experience fantastic!

We had a corporate event on Saturday and Yana was our server, she exceeded our expectations! We had about 50 people throughout the evening and she handled everything on her own with fast and accurate service. Yana fans for life. 10/10

Huge shout-out to James behind the bar for the hospitality! Introduced my group to Rey Supremo and it was the smoothest and cleanest tequila any of my friends had ever had. We will be back!

Madison was our server both times I was in and she was amazing. So kind and always got us what we needed, I tell everyone to request her when they go in. 100/10 service from the beautiful Madison

I came for my 21st birthday and let’s just say I left it very pleased. If you’re looking for a fun time for a celebration, I would definitely recommend parlay. I had Jess, Hannah, and Gracie as my servers while my friends and I sat at the bar. They were incredible. So attentive, kind, and knowledgeable on the menu. I could not give them more kudos! Great job to parlay and their staff. I WILL be back!

Jacob at Parley is hands down one of the best bartenders I’ve come across in a long time. From the moment we sat down, he brought an incredible energy that immediately set the tone for a great night. His attitude is upbeat, welcoming, and genuinely friendly, making everyone feel comfortable and taken care of. You can tell he truly enjoys what he does, and that passion shows in every interaction. His drink knowledge is top-notch, whether you’re ordering a classic cocktail or asking for a recommendation. Every drink was made perfectly, well-balanced, and served quickly even when the bar got busy. Jacob never seemed rushed or distracted—he stayed attentive, engaged, and personable the entire time. What really stood out was how he made the experience memorable, not just the drinks. He’s great at conversation, reads the room well, and makes sure everyone is having a good time without being overbearing. Because of him, the atmosphere felt fun, relaxed, and welcoming. If you’re going to Parley, make sure you sit at the bar and hope Jacob is working. He’s a huge asset to the place and a big reason we’ll definitely be coming back. Great bartender, awesome attitude, and an all-around great time.

Bailey G was phenomenal!!! Some of the best service I’ve experienced in the short north. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and made some great recommendations (try the graduate and the barrel cut filet). I’ll definitely be back (I’ll sprint there if baileys working)

I went with some friends for the Alabama Indiana game, Service was excellent and I had one of the best burgers I’ve ever had in Columbus. The place is huge, so plenty of seating and views of whatever game you could ever want to see. The bartenders were very knowledgeable and gave quick service while still being friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to watch a game or just stop in for a good time.

Just want to start off by saying, if you’re in this area you HAVE to go to Parlay. My team and I were greeted like we were family, and continued to be treated that way until we left. I want to give a huge shoutout to Bailey, Haley and James for taking the best care of us while we were in town. Make sure you try their tequila while you’re there - “Rey Suprema” - now that’s some good stuff. We were very impressed by their food as well… this place rocks! All love all around!

Highly recommend. Wings are a solid 4 out of 5. I got the garlic parm, they were just a bit on the salty side. But some guys sitting near me got the buffalo version and liked those as well. Steaks were good the night before. Can't beat the staff there - all the bartenders/waitresses were awesome - super friendly and it really feels like they're enjoying themselves there. Definitely would go back next time im in Columbus.

A big thank you to the Parlay team for helping our company with the large group happy hour we hosted this week! James was professional, friendly, answered all of my planning questions and had everything ready for our group. Jenna and Cada were our dedicated crew and they were AMAZING!! Super friendly, attentive and professional. All of the food was tasty and Parlay has a great vibe. Several of our guests made a point to find us the next day to compliment the space and rave about Jenna and Cada! Thank you Parlay - We are already booked for next year!

Parlay is the best sports bar and restaurant in the Columbus area. There are many TVs so you can watch the game anywhere in the restaurant and have a good view which you can’t find anywhere else. The staff is friendly and service is always quick. The food is also so good, my favorites being the bang bang shrimp and their burgers. Definitely must check it out!

Parlay Bar is an absolute vibe. Great energy, great crowd, and the staff is on point from the moment you walk in. Drinks are strong, prices are fair, and it’s one of the best spots in Columbus to catch a game or just hang out with friends. Music stays right, service is fast, and the atmosphere never disappoints. If you’re looking for a fun sports bar with personality, Parlay is the move. Definitely coming back!

i love it here! such a fun atmosphere and amazing service. gracie, hannah, jess, and jacob took great care of my group on a tuesday night. the bang bang shrimp and espresso martini 🔥🔥🔥

Absolutely lovely staff - especially Yana and Sarah - went above and beyond to make our reading group’s movie night special. Food was wonderful, with the flatbreads a particular crowd favorite but also positive reviews of the pretzel, wings, and nachos. We will be back both as a group and individually to try more of the wonderful-sounding drinks and food!

Had James as our server, we were the first big party of the day and he was EXCELLENT!! He knocked it out of the park. He was friendly, patient, and incredibly accommodating, making sure everyone was taken care of. Truly awesome service, we will 100% be back!

An underrated happy hour in the Short North. Great crowd and huge portions of food. Everything that came out was great, but what stood out was how well Angie, Kristine and Jess worked behind the bar together. Great gals, thanks parlay!

I had a great time at this place! The bang bang shrimp was very good and the salade was basic bud that’s what I ordered. If you like sports, this is definitely the place you want to go. They have every channel! I got to watch my Montreal Canadiens in Columbus on a Thursday night.

We came here for brunch on a Sunday morning in late August while visiting the area. I liked that they had salad on the menu and outdoor seating. There was no wait to be seated. We did sit outside. There wasn’t as much traffic as Saturday night so it was a nice relaxed meal. There was some kind of car show in town so we did see all those cars drive by. Our server was personable and attentive. She was with us shortly after we were seated. I had the quinoa bowl with chicken. This was a generous portion size and it was $15 plus whatever it cost to add the chicken. I couldn’t eat it all. The flavor was good. The breakfast platter was plenty of food too - tally I would say both meals were shareable. The platter was $16. I thought these were good prices considering how much food we got. The atmosphere inside seemed like it would be a sports bar vibe. This was a good meal.

Enjoyed a good lunch at Parlay Sporting Club during a trade show at the convention center. Had reservations and was sat in a more private board room. If you're not in a private room then restaurant can be pretty loud. Food was good. Brisket Nachos were good but needed more toppings. Spicy Burger was good and would have it again. Other enjoyed the flatbreads. Service was pretty slow and found that it was hard to get out servers attention to stop at our table.

Brittany with Offline - The NFL sampler platter was delicious, and an excellent deal! The mozzarella sticks were amazing, would have liked the marinara sauce to not be ice cold. Overall the appetizer dinner we did was great, excited to try the main menu next time!

The Parlay met every expectation that you would have from a sports bar. The food selection was good and the service was excellent.

We stopped by the Parlay about a week ago to eat and have a few drinks. The atmosphere was great. The burger was tasty, but the steak was a little on the dry side for a med well steak.

Restaurant Week Pro: Food was good. Apps were nice size- pretzel is HUGE, shrimp is bangin and popcorn chicken was crispy and juicy. Excellent ranch dressing. Entrees were delicious. Large portions. Desserts were also tasty. Highly recommend apple turnover. Cons: Sports bar LOUD. We understand the people noise level, but were not prepared for the volume of the music.

Overall experience: mixed, but not terrible. The Bang Bang shrimp had decent flavor, and surprisingly, the cabbage was actually good. That said, the shrimp themselves were overcooked, and for a downtown spot, the portion size felt overpriced for what you get. The house-made three-day fries were a major letdown. Completely bland. They desperately need a seasoning blend. The sauces didn’t help either—the ketchup needs spice, the BBQ sauce should be removed altogether, and honestly, they should give you more fries for the price. A 10-lb bag of potatoes costs about $3.50, and they’re handing out a man-size handful of fries. That’s hard to justify. The spicy margarita had good flavor, but the tequila selection is disappointing. Everything appears to be tequila with additives, and there’s no true 100% agave tequila on the menu—which matters if you care about quality. Now for the positives: The atmosphere is great, especially if you’re a sports fan. The music was on point, and the service was excellent, particularly for a Saturday night. The kitchen claims to be open until 1 AM—we arrived around 9:15 PM and had our food by 9:30PM, with food hitting the table in about 10 minutes. That speed was impressive, even though the bar was packed. Final take: Great vibe and service, fast kitchen, but the food execution and value need work. With better seasoning, improved portions, and higher-quality tequila, this place could be much stronger.

So my friend and I stopped in here as it was on our list of places to visit. Atmosphere is very nice and the service was good but the food...no to much. I never send food back when I go out to eat but this day I did..The chicken Nachos were just okay...Bourbon chicken was not it...so the nice waitress apologized and asked what else I'd like to try I went with the Shrimp Pasta...that was a No too...I didn't like the way it was made. It looked like the Penne noodles were boiled and then the shrimp was just added...no sauce...no cheese...no nothing. I will say they do give really good portions so you do get a bang for your buck.

Fries were great but they barely put any lettuce (literally a single sad leaf) on my burger; as a rabbit, I found this matter to be personally offensive. They even had a ❌️ichigan volleyball game on the TV, as a buckeyes establishment you would think they should know better to play such offensive and disagreeable content in their establishment.

Definitely an NFL place. Not sure they know what college basketball is, or that the team a couple miles up the road was even playing because...NFL

I am from out of state so I piicked this place at random. Environment was less a sports bar and more a gathering of a younger crowd that happened to have TVs with sports on in the background. I guess they do call it a sporting "club"... Had a few issues while I was there. No host was present when I walked in so I stood for several minutes waiting for someone to seat me. A server walked by and told me she didn't know where the host was and said they would eventually be there. Then she walked away to handle other business. My pasta and chicken were both overcooked. A couple bartenders were cool and conversant but the one I got seemed very uncomfortable talking. I did, however, have multiple bartenders stop and ask to serve me when they saw me waiting, which was a good thing. If you're more interested in the game, this wouldn't be my recommended place (there was a reality show on the big screen, but that WAS advertised on the website). If you are looking for more of a young person's vibe, then this may well be the place for you. I personally was trying to see the game so it wasn't a fit for me.

Only reason I gave 2 stars was because our server was attentive and the manager comped us dessert after a minor mix up with our food without us complaining. I got the BBQ burger and fries. This meal costs $29! It was a huge let down. I've had better burgers at Wendy's. The patty was just a normal frozen patty and all other items on it had no flavor. My son had fettuccine Alfredo and it was so heavy with oil that he couldn't finish it. We only had fountain drinks and our bill was $79! Do yourself a favor and skip this place! This was maybe a $30 meal at best, but with tip we were closer $100! We will never return and we will advise others never to go here. It should also be noted that the mens restroom was gross. Only one sink faucet worked and the drain for this sink was clogged and water was overflowing the bowl!

Was very excited to visit, especially as they market themselves as the “home of UFC”. Firstly, the UFC fight was on very minimal TVs. There was also boxing tonight which you’d assume would be put on after UFC finished. I had to ask to put boxing on the TV that previously was playing UFC, and I will say they quickly did that (shoutout Yana, you were an excellent server). Except the TV kept buffering, and they ended up just turning off boxing right before the main event?? And they also were using streameast to stream it 🤣🤣 unacceptable that a place charging high prices and marketing themself as an upscale sports bar should be using streameast and we have to deal with buffering. Cannot tell me you can’t afford to buy the fights. Better to just stay home at that point. Also didn’t get the gummy rings that were supposed to come with my drink which stinks but not a huge deal. And probably MOST importantly, there was a mouse that was hiding out behind the KENO machine and kept running around towards the bar too. Some guys at the bar notified a bartender but it seems they didn’t have a care as nobody came around to check it out or take any action. Cute little mouse, but definitely a red flag for the establishment. Hope they can do better. Ended up going to the draftkings bar to actually watch the fight, and i’d highly recommend for any UFC/Boxing fans. Seems that “Parlay” was more interested in soccer

We made a reservation for 6:45 on a Saturday night. We ended up waiting for 30 minutes past our reservation and ended up walking out after seeing many other 2 tops get seated that showed up after we did. We didnt so much as an apology or anything. I can't rate the food but I figured making a reservation would mean that they would hold the reservation instead of making us wait for nothing and having us leave. Its unacceptable when people make plans to not hold their reservation.

Not really sure where to start. I came here to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday with him and our 2 friends. Our server took over 30 minutes each time she stopped at our table, for drinks, food and to get our bills. We ordered a single-short angels envy and coke, and was brought a coke with a dash of bourbon. The flatbreads we ordered were blackened and coated in too much Parmesan and sauce to cover the mistake. Our friends ordered steak and the consistency was quite identical to wet cat food. I asked our waitress if they did any birthday specials (in hopes it’d make up for the crap food), she told us she’d check and then never came back. After that, I didn’t bother about the specials they offer. Soon after, we were being served by a new woman, who was friendly and attentive. Eventually, the same waitress was back to taking care of us which was confusing and frustrating. By the time she was back, we got our bills. She brings the pad over and our bill racked up to nearly $500 for the table. Ridiculous and gross food. Do not recommend and will not return.