Chapman’s Eat Market - Columbus

Chapman’s Eat Market is located in German Village. Unfortunately, I’ll have to take off some points despite the amazing service and good food. I tried calling twice to see if I could move up my reservation but no answer. It just kept ringing and this was after it opened. I sent them a message on IG. No reply, they just read it. That’s a full point off. The restaurant itself is beautiful, there’s a secret room just for special occasions/tastings. Seating is limited since it’s not a huge restaurant. Please make a reservation. I’ll rate the food. Overall a 3.5. Honestly, if they would have answered the phone or message then this would have been a 4.5/5. General Tso’s cauliflower 5/5 favorite dish of the night. You wouldn’t even know you’re eating cauliflower because it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Smashed cucumbers ⅘ it was tasty but nothing memorable. Duck and gnocchi 5/5 gnocchi was soft and not too chewy. Duck was tender and cooked to perfection. Kola lamb rack ⅗ it was good but the smokey taste was a bit strong. I think it could have tasted better if there was a little less of the smoked ground cherry salsa. Also, I wished there were less fries. It makes sense that there are a lot of fries since half rack is not a lot. Tasting of ice creamFlowers and cheese ⅖ least amount I liked. Goat cheese ice cream was great but I’m not a fan of lavender in my ice cream.Philosophy major 5/5 favorite. I liked the combination of earl grey ice cream with chocolate ribbons. It wasn’t too sweet.Khao soi “sherbet” 5/5 close second. You have a lot of flavor here. You have coconut, lime leaf, gooseberry, and tamarind. Definitely a treat I wouldn’t mind snacking on.

The food in this place is AMAZING!!!! Do not miss the pickled watermelon, it is delicious and maybe the most complex taste sensation I have ever experienced. Every dish we tried was exquisite.Unfortunately, although our server was a super nice guy, every single time he approached our small table of 3, he barreled right in and talked right on top of our conversation. It only takes a second to stand and wait for guests to acknowledge that you are there and finish their sentence. It was truly astonishing that he did the same thing repeatedly and obviously had no idea it was so rude.That being said, do not miss any opportunity to eat here, your tastebuds will thank you!

We didn't have a reservation, but we arrived 10 mins before they opened and got a seat at the bar. The food and drinks were excellent! My favorite was the General Tso's Cauliflower.

First time at Chapman’s. We got the pickled cucumbers, burnt end Brussels, the market fish (grouper), pork sausage pasta, and the corn cake with the pickled peaches. Cocktails were very good and had unique flavour profiles. The starters and mains were good, but nothing spectacular. The portion sizes were small for the price, so be prepared to order a few starters if you come with an appetite. The dessert was my favourite part of the meal, the kettle corn ice cream and pickled peaches were incredible, however the corn pound cake really just resembled a dense cornbread, was dry and didn’t offer much to the dish other than being filling. Service was great, our server was super friendly. The host was also very informative, letting us know how to navigate the restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and dimly lit. Definitely a cute date night spot if you’re looking for a unique dining experience. Would also be good if you’re just looking for cocktails and apps.TLDR: Pros- good service, eclectic menu, great cocktail list and desserts, cute atmosphereCons- small portions, high price point, food was a little lacklustre for the priceParking: It was challenging to find a parking spot close by.

Definitely make a reservation as the place was packed when we got there at 7:30! The atmosphere is great and reminded to say a lot of Asterisk in Westerville,OH. The food was really good and I highly recommend getting the sausage Ramen noodle dish. The french fries are absolutely to die for it. Can’t go wrong with a cocktail and dessert to bookend your meal.