Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM |
Local time in Columbus: 7:25 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (614) 817-1710 to confirm.
Location & directions
143 East Main StreetColumbus, OH 43215
About The Walrus
The Walrus is an American restaurant you'll find at 143 East Main Street in Columbus, Ohio. It's part of our guide to 1,113 restaurants, cafes and bars in Columbus.
The Walrus is open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (614) 817-1710.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 143 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215
- Phone
- (614) 817-1710
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Walrus’s weekday schedule with 18 other American restaurants in Columbus. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 2:30 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 9:52 PM).
In total it is open about 108.5 hours a week, 42 hours more than the local median of 67. 83% of American restaurants in Columbus open on Sundays, and The Walrus is one of them.
Compared with 18 other American restaurants in Columbus that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Ohio
Based on 68 menus with 4,081 priced items from American restaurants in Ohio, the median menu item costs $10.92, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.15.
We don’t have The Walrus’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Ohio typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 32% | $6.68 |
| Caesar Salad | 25% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 22% | $12.99 |
| Side Salad | 22% | $5.89 |
| French Fries | 19% | $4.50 |
| House Salad | 19% | $9.50 |
| Chef Salad | 16% | $10.50 |
| Grilled Cheese | 16% | $6.50 |
Calculated from 68 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Walrus there are 51 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 128 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (20), Cafes & Coffee (14), Sandwiches & Delis (13), and American (9).
Competition is strong: 9 other American restaurants are within a mile and 20 within three miles. The closest is High Street Grill, 0.2 mi away.
50 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & Pubs16 Bit Bar< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodDirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsJeni's Splendid Ice Creams0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTio's Tacos & Tequila0.3 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Walrus's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM.
Is The Walrus open on Sunday?
Yes, The Walrus is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 2:30 AM.
Where is The Walrus located?
The Walrus is located at 143 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
What is the phone number of The Walrus?
You can call The Walrus at (614) 817-1710.
Does The Walrus offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Walrus. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is The Walrus open late?
Yes – The Walrus is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Walrus?
There are 128 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Walrus. Nearby options include 16 Bit Bar (< 0.1 mi), Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace (< 0.1 mi), and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (0.2 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near The Walrus?
9 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is High Street Grill, 0.2 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Ohio cost?
Based on 68 menus with 4,081 priced items from American restaurants in Ohio, the median menu item costs $10.92, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.15.
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