Commons

Open Tuesday-Sunday for Lunch, Dinner & Weekend Brunch!

Open Lunch, Brunch & Dinner,Tuesday-Sunday

Located in the lower floor of the Open Air building, the Commons offers direct, walk-out access to a patio that immerses guests in the beauty of the Olentangy Trail.  In this space, our chef team focus on delivering a fast-casual menu alongside house draft beer, draft cocktails and wine.  On Saturday & Sunday, guests can enjoy a weekend brunch service from 11a-3p! 
Dogs are welcome on our Patio,  just follow the path!

Greenhouses are available ONLY during our winter months

Upcoming Events

Weekend Brunch served 11-3p, Saturday & Sunday!

Food Drinks Brunch Happy Hours Kid's Food

GF - gluten free, GFR - gluten free upon request, DF - dairy free, DFR - dairy free upon request, NF - nut free, NFR - nut free upon request, V - vegetarian, VE - vegan

Soups

$7 / $13

Tomato Bisque

tomato & basil bisque, cheddar gold fish, parsley | NF, V, GFR

$7 / $13

Chef's Soup of the Day

ask our staff for details

$7 / $13

Salads

*add grilled chicken or vegan grilled "chicken" +$7

$16

Harvest Salad

arcadian salad greens, granny smith apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese, house-made maple balsamic dressing | GFR, NFR, DFR, V

$16

$14

Wedge Salad

baby iceberg lettuce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, port wine reduction | GF, NF, VR

$14

$13

"Go-To" Salad

arcadian salad greens, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, croutons, Italian dressing | V, VE, NF, GFR, DFR

$13

Shareables

$13

Cheese Curds

614 Lager beer battered Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds, siracha ranch | V

$13

$15

Pretzel

oven-roasted Bavarian pretzel, clarified butter, pretzel salt, WRB IPA beer cheese & honey mustard | NF, DFR, V

$15

$14

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, parmesan, served with tortilla chips, carrot, and celery | GF, NF, V

$14

Brussel Sprouts

pan-fried, hot honey, applewood smoked bacon, goat cheese | GF, DFR, NFR, VR

$14

$15

Chicken Wings

8 wings tossed in your choice of BBQ or hot sauce, served with carrot, celery and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese | NF

$15

$2 for drums or flappers only

$14

Jojos

seasoned potato wedges, WRB IPA beer cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon, smoked sour cream, scallions | NF, VR

$14

Ohio Wagyu Beef Sliders

3 sliders, 614 Lager caramelized onions, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, monterey jack, arugula, garlic lime aioli, challah buns | NF, GFR, DFR

$14

Sandwiches

*all sandwiches come with a choice of fries or a side salad, additional $3 for a cup of soup

$18

The Classic

7oz angus reserve steak burger, dijon aioli, arcadian greens, red onion, tomato, pickles, American cheese, challah bun | NF, GFR

$18

Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

wheatberry bread, monterey jack, cheddar, pulled pork, candied bacon, onion straws, BBQ sauce | NF, GFR, DFR

$18

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

6oz buttermilk marinated ‘NSDO’ chicken, ciabattini roll, bleu cheese crumble, arcadian greens, tomato, red onion, ranch | NF, GFR, DFR, VR, VER *’NSDO’ is ‘no steroid, day one’

$18

$20

Harvest Burger

7oz angus reserve steak burger, challah bun, swiss, goat cheese, 614 Lager caramelized onions, roasted basil, tomato, candied bacon, sauteed mushrooms, arugula, garlic lime aioli, balsamic glaze | NF, GFR, DFR

$20

*substitute veggie patty +

Mains

$25

Parmesan Chicken

parmesan crusted ‘NSDO’ chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, sherry mushroom cream sauce | NF

$25

$26

Spicy Gnocchi

housemade potato gnocchi, seared brussel sprouts, spicy arrabbiata sauce | V, NF

$26

Desserts

$13

S’mores Brownie

housemade chocolate brownie, graham cracker streusel dust & bruleed marshmallow cream | V, NF

$13

$11

Apple Pie

honey crisp apples, pie crust, vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle | V, NF

$11

Sides

Fries

beer-battered | V, DF

Side of Brussels

pan-fried, hot honey, applewood smoked bacon, goat cheese| GF, DFR, NFR, VR

“Go-To” Half Salad

garlic & herb vinaigrette

Mashed Potatoes

garlic | V, NF

Sauteed Spinach

garlic | VE

Draft Beer

(614) Lager

midwestern lager ABV% 4.2

Wolf's Ridge IPA

american ipa ABV% 6.2

Hazy

hazy ipa ABV% 6.5%

Direwolf

Russian Imperial Stout ABV% 10.8 6oz

Rotating Seasonal Beers

Cocktails

*Limited Availability*

$13

Paloma

Mezcal, blanco tequila, Aperol, grapefruit, lime, bubbles ABV% 19

$13

The Mule

Vodka, ginger beer, lime ABV% 11

$13

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, rye, demerara ABV% 30

$13

Frozen Aperol Spritz

Aperol, bubbles, lime ABV% 12

$13

$11

Spritz in a Bottle

Campari Aperol, bianco, sparkling ABV% 10

$11

$15

Espresso Martini

Grey Goose, Brootleg espresso, menta amaro, espresso liqeur ABV% 27

$15

-196 seltzer

grapefruit seltzer, ABV% 6

Hot Beverages

*Limited Availability*

Hot Tea

Scarlett and Grey, Zesty Green

substitute tea +$2

Hot Toddy

Bourbon, lemon, honey, lavender bitters, hot water ABV% 25

substitute tea +$2

Wine

$12 / $44

Scarpetta Prosecco

Italy

$12 / $44

$10 / $36

Lubanzi Sparkling Rose

South Africa

$10 / $36

$12 / $44

Solitude Cotes Du Rhone Blanc

France

$12 / $44

$10 / $36

Dashwood Sauv Blanc

New Zealand

$10 / $36

Chemistry Chardonnay

Oregon

$10 / $36

Zoe Rose (still)

Greece

$10 / $36

$12 / $44

Brassfield Pinot Noir

California

$12 / $44

$10 / $36

Rhiannon Red Blend

California

$10 / $36

$14 / $52

Double Canyon Cabernet

Washington

$14 / $52

Pecchinino Dolcetta Red Blend

Italy

$14 / $52

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

$4.50

Boylan Cola

$4.50

Boylan Diet Cola

$4.50

Boylan Root Beer

$4.50

Boylan Ginger Ale

$4.50

Zesty Green Iced Tea

$4.50

Scarlet & Grey Iced Tea

$4.50

Happy Soul CBD Lavender Cider

Served 11a-3p Saturday & Sunday (no reservations, brunch is first come first serve for both indoor and patio seating!)

Shareables

Doughnuts and Muffins

Rotating selection of chef's choice doughnuts and muffins NF, V

$16

Bread and Spread

Grilled baguette, squash agrodulce, smoked honey butter, whipped goat cheese, chives V, DFR, NF

$16

$13

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted red pepper hummus, crispy chickpeas, pickled peppers, ras el hanout, grilled naan, chive oil, chives V, GFR

$13

$15

Smoked Salmon Dip

salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, lemon, dill, house made chips GF, NF

$15

$13

Bravas

Crispy yukon golds, chimichurri, romesco sauce, roasted garlic aioli, queso fresco, pea greens, NFR, DFR

$13

Light Bites

*add grilled or fried chicken

$6 / $11

Tomato Bisque

tomato, olive oil, gold fish, sea salt, chives NF, DF, VE, GFR

$6 / $11

$16

Fall Panzanella Salad

kale, roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, brussels sprout, burrata, cranberries, parmesan crisp, rustic herb croutons, apple cider vinaigrette GFR, NF, DFR, V, VER

$16

Apple Salad

mixed greens, poached apples, roasted butternut squash, pickled beets, pecans, honey balsamic vinaigrette, V, VER, GF, DF

$16

Garbanzo & Black Bean Salad

garbanzo & black beans, red peppers, roasted corn, red onion, scallions, parsley, cilantro, swiss chard, lemon vinaigrette, GF, NF, V, DFR, VER

Shareables

$16

Pierogies

caramelized onions, smoked sour cream, cheddar, bacon, chives, NF, VR

$16

$11

Avocado Toast

Grilled multigrain bread, pickled onion, togarashi, sea salt V, NF, DF

$11

Yogurt Bowl

Spicy honey, pepitas, charred watermelon, melon coulis, granola V, NF, GF

$11

Sandwiches

*all sandwiches come with a choice of housemade chips or a side salad, additional $3 for a cup of soup

$20

Bang Bang Shrimp Burger

fried shrimp patty, butter lettuce, pickled cucumbers, sesame seeds, bang bang sauce, toasted brioche bun, GFR, NF, DF

$20

$18

Understory Burger

4 oz. steak burger patty, colby cheese, tomato, pickle, butter lettuce, special sauce, toast brioche bun, GFR, NF, DFR (add 4 oz. patty +4)

$18

Bacon Grilled Cheese

colby & muenster cheeses, bacon jam, pickled onions, whole grain bread, VR, NF

$18

$14

Grilled Cheese

colby & muenster cheeses, toasted brioche bread NF, V

$14

$18

Mushroom Bahn Mi

mushroom, basil, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot & cucumber, jalapeño, radish, pineapple hot sauce, garlic aioli GFR, NF, DFR V

$18

Mains

$18

Fried Chicken and Grits

Smoked cheddar rosemary grits, sunny side up eggs, spicy honey, sweet corn chow chow, chives NF

$18

$15

Toad in the Hole

applewood smoked bacon, brioche bread, eggs, mornay sauce, crispy yukon gold potatoes, chives, chili oil NF, DFR

$15

English Muffin Sandwich

614 braised pork belly, caramelized onion, muenster, baked egg, paprika aioli, arugula, side of crispy yukon golds NF, VR

$15

$17

Understory Platter

Choice of eggs, grilled multigrain bread, grits, chicken sausage or bacon, hash browns NF, VR, GFR, DFR

$17

Hash and eggs

Yukon potatoes, sweet potatoes, roasted brussell sprouts, pickled peppers, pickled onion, candied bacon, apple gastric, herbs, choice of egg, swiss chard GF, NF, DF

$17

$16

French Toast

Brioche french toast, seasonal toppings, whip cream NF, V

$16

Dessert

Cookies from the Oven

peanut butter, chocolate chip, gingerbread V, NFR

$13

Caramel Apple Panna Cotta

Fall spices, apple compote, salted caramel, crumble pecans NFR, V, GF

$13

Alcoholic

$11

Mimosa

cava, orange juice

$11

$10

Beermosa

Hefeweizen, Lillet blanc, orange juice

$10

$12

Spritz in a Bottle

Campari Aperol, bianco, sparkling

$12

Baileys Coffee

OneLine Coffee, Baileys, chantilly whipped cream

$12

Irish Coffee

OneLine Coffee, Irish whiskey, chantilly whipped cream

$12

Non-Alcoholic

Nitro Black Cold Brew Coffee

Rise Brewing Co, 8 oz

Vanilla Latte Cold Brew Coffee

Rise Brewing Co, 8 oz

Salted Caramel Cold Brew Coffee

Rise Brewing Co, 8 oz

Orange Juice

OneLine Coffee

el progresso, regular

Happy Hours

Tuesdays

game night-use ours or bring your own

Wednesdays

live music on the patio

Thursdays

trivia 7-9p

Fridays

draft beer flights- four tasters for ten dollars from 2-6pm

All Weekdays

happy hour includes one dollar off draft beers and two dollars off wines by the glass from 2-6pm

Kid's Food

Chicken Nuggets

buttermilk fried chicken thighs, ranch, BBQ sauce, or ketchup upon request NF

$6.5

Pierogies

NF, V

$6.5

Grilled Cheese

brioche bread, cheddar cheese NF

Crispy Potatoes

Yukon gold potatoes VE, NF, DF, GF

Fruit Cup

seasonal fruit VE, NF, DR, GF

Hours

Tuesday-Thursday
11a - 11p
(kitchen service ends at 10p)
Friday & Saturday
11a - 12a
(kitchen service ends at 10p)

Sunday
11a - 10p
(kitchen service ends at 9p)

Commons

Open Lunch, Brunch & Dinner,Tuesday-Sunday

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