Contemporary tavern serving New American food & drinks in an elegant 18th-century landmark building.
4.6 – 677 reviews $$ • American restaurant
Menu
Dine Inn Dinner Menu | |
Soups & Salads | |
Chicken & Vegetable Soup | $7.00 |
Seasonal Soup Selection | $7.00 |
Arugula Salad wild arugula, pickled and fresh strawberries, roasted beets, pickled red onions, candied walnuts, goat cheese, strawberry-balsamic dressing |
$13.00 |
Cherry & Pistachio Salad baby gem lettuce, fresh burrata, red wine cherries, fresh herbs, pistachios, buttermilk pistachio dressing |
$12.00 |
Classic Caesar Salad garlic croutons, parmesan |
$8.00 |
Simple Mixed Greens Salad cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette |
$8.00 |
Wedge Salad iceberg lettuce, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, choice of dressing: blue cheese, 1000 island, 50/50 |
$9.00 |
Salad – Additions | |
Bone-In Organic Chicken Breast | $8.00 |
Wild Isles Salmon | $8.00 |
CI Signature Crab Cake | $12.00 |
Sliced Filet Mignon | $10.00 |
Jumbo Shrimp | $10.00 |
Raw Bar | |
Crab Cocktail jumbo lump crab meat, crab claws, cocktail sauce, stone crab mustard, lemon vinaigrette |
$21.00 |
Dirty Peel & Eat Shrimp old bay tossed shrimp, cocktail, lemon wedge |
$12.00 |
Oysters on the Half Shell Pirate’s Cove, Choptank River; mignonette, classic cocktail |
$15.00 |
Shrimp Cocktail classic cocktail |
$16.00 |
Shrimp & Crab Cocktail classic cocktail, stone crab mustard, lemon wedge |
$19.00 |
Appetizers | |
Arrogant Cauliflower blue cheese dressing, tomato, cucumber, celery salad |
$12.00 |
Grandma’s Pierogies stroganoff style, braised short rib, wild mushroom & caramelized onion ragout, birch beer reduction |
$14.00 |
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast grilled baquette, smashed avocado, cucumber, tomato, arugula, pickled red onions & everything bagel spice |
$13.00 |
Roasted Soybeans cracked black pepper, sea salt |
$8.00 |
Hummus vegetable crudite, house made pita, evoo & kosher salt |
$12.00 |
Tuna Roll tempura fried, spicy mayo, soy reduction, wasabi, ginger |
$14.00 |
Shrimp Tacos avocado mousse, creamy slaw, chipotle crema, pico de gallo |
$10.00 |
Crispy Calamari tomato fondue, lemon aioli, sweet & hot pepper relish |
$13.00 |
Sandwiches | |
Loaded Smash Burger Two 4oz patties, melted cooper sharp american cheese, bacon jam, fried onions. No temp – cooked through |
$16.00 |
Filet Mignon Sandwich caramelized onions, provolone, hot peppers |
$16.00 |
Crab Cake broiled CI crab cake on brioche, classic tartar sauce |
$16.00 |
Entrees | |
Pan Roasted Jail Island Salmon corn, tomato, asparagus risotto, tomato broth |
$28.00 |
CI Signature Crab Cakes summer vegetable succotash, salt & vinegar fingerling potatoes, classic tartar |
$33.00 |
Maple, Bourbon & Black Pepper Beef Short Rib dry rubbed and slow smoked, chipotle-creamed roasted corn, campfire potatoes with mesquite spice and caramelized onions |
$32.00 |
Low Country Blackened Rainbow Trout spice crusted butterflied trout, dirty corn bread with bacon, shrimp & chorizo stuffing, hot, sweet and smokey greens, creole mustard sauce |
$27.00 |
12oz NY Strip Steak Frite bordelaise butter, house cut french fries, beef demi glaze |
$35.00 |
Chicken Fattoush spice rub and roasted organic chicken breast, crispy leg confit, warm grilled pita & summer vegetable salad, lemon-tahina & tzatziki, chicken jus |
$25.00 |
Pork Chop Parmesan Italian style cutlet, blistered cherry tomatoes, burrata, tomato jam, parmesan, balsamic reduction, basil oil |
$25.00 |
Shrimp & Scallop Fried Rice edamame, shiitake mushroom, shrimp and pineapple fried rice, coconut curry, tempura green beans, sweet soy reduction |
$28.00 |
8oz 1855 Center Cut Angus Filet wild mushrooms & asparagus, dripping dressed fingerling potatoes |
$38.00 |
Steak House Deluxe twin petite filet mignons, wedge salad with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, potato wedges, pork belly croutons & onion ring |
$32.00 |
Shellfish Cobb 1/2 chilled lobster, jumbo shrimp, lump crab, chopped greens, egg, bacon, avocado, cucumber, tomato, radish, red onions, green beans, horseradish spiked 1000 island dressing |
$29.00 |
Shareable Snacks | |
Chef’s Selection Meat & Cheese Boards Served with seasonal accompaniments. Please ask your server for today’s featured meats and cheeses |
$30.00 |
Cheesesteak Spring Rolls spicy smoked ketchup |
$9.00 |
Pork Belly Bites chow-chow relish, peach bourbon glaze |
$8.00 |
BLT Deviled Eggs bacon crumbles, roasted tomatoes, iceberg aioli |
$5.00 |
Brick Oven Pizza | |
Traditional red sauce, shredded fresh mozzarella |
$12.00 |
Diavolo red sauce, fresh & shredded mozzarella, spicy soppressata, pepperoni & hot capicola, chili flakes |
$15.00 |
Garlicky Shrimp & Tomato white pie, fresh mozzarella, sweet corn & wilted spinach |
$14.00 |
Pepperoni Pizza red sauce, shredded mozzarella, peppeoni |
$14.00 |
Margherita red sauce, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil oil |
$14.00 |
Kennett local mushrooms, herb cheese, arugula caramelized onions, dry aged goat cheese |
$14.00 |
Sides | |
French Fries twice cooked house cut idaho potatoes |
$5.00 |
Crispy Brussel Sprouts caesar emulsion, parmesan & garlic bread crumbs |
$8.00 |
Fried Rice shrimp & pineapple fried rice, shiitake mushroom, edamame, coconut curry |
$12.00 |
Wilted Spinach butter & garlic |
$8.00 |
Roasted Asparagus bacon jam & local farmer’s egg |
$8.00 |
Bottled Water | |
Pelligrino | $7.00 |
Panna | $7.00 |
Fountain Sodas | |
Coca Cola | |
Diet Coke | |
Sprite | |
Gingerale | |
Club Soda | |
Tonic | |
Lemonade | |
Non-Alcoholic Beverages | |
Shirley Temple | $4.00 |
Gosling Ginger Beer | $5.00 |
Craft Root Beer | $5.00 |
Grapefruit Juice | $3.00 |
Cranberry Juice | $3.00 |
Apple Juice | $3.00 |
Orange Juice | $4.00 |
Tomato Juice | $4.00 |
Pineapple Juice | $4.00 |
Whole Milk | $3.00 |
Chocolate Milk | $3.00 |
Drafts on Tap | |
Miller Lite, Light Lager, Wisconsin, 4.2% | $5.00 |
Dogfish Head, Mango Smoovie, Fruit Kettled Sour, 6.5% | $7.00 |
Allagash White, Belgium Wheat Beer, Maine 5.1% | $7.00 |
Big Oyster, Solar Power, American Blonde Ale, Delaware 4.7% | $7.00 |
Sam Adams, Seasonal Ale, Massachusetts, 5.3% | $7.00 |
Stella Artois, Euro Pale Ale, Belgium, 5% | $7.00 |
Lagunitas, India Pale Ale, California, 6.2% | $7.00 |
Seasonal Draft Please see server for current feature |
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Domestic & Import Bottle | |
Amstel Light, Lager, Netherlands, 3.5% | $5.00 |
Blue Moon, Witbier, Colorado, 5.4% | $5.00 |
Buckler, Low Alcohol, Netherlands | $4.00 |
Budweiser, American Lager, Missouri, 5% | $4.00 |
Coors Light, Light Lager, Colorado, 4.2% | $4.00 |
Corona, Pale Lager, Mexico, 4.6% | $5.00 |
Corona Light, Light Lager, Mexico, 4.1% | $5.00 |
Heineken, Lager, Netherlands, 5% | $5.00 |
Michelob Ultra, Light Lager, Missouri, 4.2% | $4.00 |
Yuengling Lager, Amber Lager, Pennsylvania, 4.4% | $4.00 |
American Craft Brews | |
Angry Orchards Crisp Apple, Fruit Beer, NY, 5% | $6.00 |
Bomani Alcohol Infused Cold Brew Coffee | $8.00 |
Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale, American IPA, Michigan, 7% | $7.00 |
Dogfish Head 60 Minute, IPA, Delaware, 6% | $7.00 |
Dogfish Head 90 Minute, Double IPA, Delaware, 9% | $9.00 |
Evil Genius New Phone, Who Dis, Caramel Macchiato Porter , PA 6% | $6.00 |
Evil Genius #Adulting, Guava India Pale Ale, PA 6.8% | $7.00 |
Henry’s Hard Orange Soda, Milwaukee, WI 4.2% | $6.00 |
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin’ Sumpin, Pale Wheat Ale, California, 7.5% | $8.00 |
New Belgium Fat Tire, American Amber / Red Ale, Colorado, 5.2% | $7.00 |
Not Your Father’s Root Beer, Wauconda, IL, 5.6% | $6.00 |
Omission Beer, American Pale Ale, Oregon, 5.8% | $7.00 |
Omission Beer, American Lager, Oregon, 5.8% | $7.00 |
Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, Colorado, 6.5% | $7.00 |
Oskar Blues Mama’s Lil Yella’, Pilsner, Colorado, 5.3% | $6.00 |
Sierra Nevada, American Pale Ale, California, 5.6% | $6.00 |
Victory Golden Monkey, Tripel, Pennsylvania, 9.5% | $9.00 |
Rosé & Sparkling Wines | |
Chandon Brut & Sparkling Rose | $12.00 |
Broadbent Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal Flavors of strawberry, pomegranate and orange zest with a pleasantly light spritz |
$9.00 |
Domaine Montrose Solis Lumen Rosé, FR Organic ~ Blend of Grenache & Pinot Noir. Explosive cranberry, strawberry and watermelon fruit on the nose and palate. Firm acidity and a dose of minerality. Silky richness in the mouth with good complexity |
$12.00 |
On Tap Wines | |
La Vite Vivissimo Prosecco, Italy Light delicate bubbles, hints of green and golden apple with floral notes, white peach & citrus |
$9.00 |
La Vite Vivissimo Pinot Grigio, Italy Pleasant delicate bouquet with hints of apple, fig, fresh and dry with notes of almonds |
$9.00 |
White Wines | |
Bread & Butter Chardonnay (Oaked), CA Rich notes of creme brulee, vanilla bean and finishes with fresh tropical fruits, balanced acidity |
$12.00 |
Four Vines Naked Chardonnay, CA 100% stainless steel. Balanced acidity with notes of crisp apple, white peach |
$10.00 |
Geisen Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ Intense passion fruit, gooseberry and mango aromas, with herbal notes. Lively palate of tropical fruits with crisp lime acidity and lingering passion fruit |
$12.00 |
Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA 92 pt ~ Glorious hints of honeysuckle and white pear. The palate’s fruit expressions are tropical with a squeeze of lime, and an earthy bite lingers on the finish |
$14.00 |
Kung Fu Girl Riesling, WA Floral notes, tangerines, pear, and hints of tropical fruit. On the palate slightly dry with sweet fruit flavors |
$9.00 |
Foxbrook White Zinfandel, CA Aromas of strawberries, raspberries and fresh peach |
$8.00 |
Red Wine | |
Conundrum Red Blend, California Petite Sirah, Zinfandel & Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich dark red with notes of ripe berries & plums with a wisp of smokiness and chocolate cherries |
$12.00 |
The Crusher, Cabernet Sauvignon, CA Blackberry, fig, toasted cedar and hints of mocha and finishing with nuances of dark caramel |
$11.00 |
Battle Creek, Unconditional, Pinot Noir, Oregon Notes of bing cherries, ripe raspberries, Hints of plum & strawberries. Medium body, firm tannins and a medium finish |
$14.00 |
Woodwork Pinot Noir, Central Coast, CA French Oak aged with velvety aromas of coffee & cocoa, notes of cranberry and plum flavors |
$11.00 |
Ca’momi Rosso Red Blend, Napa, CA Aromas of ripe blueberries, subtle campfire smoke, and blackberry pie that mingles with a toasty spice on the palate |
$10.00 |
Charles Smith Red Devil Merlot, WA Raspberry, cherry, and vanilla oak flavors with a soft and supple finish |
$9.00 |
Iris Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Deep ruby red color. Aromas of watermelons, lemons and cherries. Light to medium body, easy and light tannins and a beautiful drinkability for the fresh and balanced finish. 90pts JS |
$11.00 |
Decoy Sonoma County Red Blend, CA 52% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot; Blueberry, blackberry and sweet rhubarb. Hints of caramel and toasty oak |
$14.00 |
Tres Buhis Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain Rich aromas of sweet strawberries and blueberry with balanced oak and spices |
$9.00 |
Bliss Family Vineyards Zinfandel, Lodi, CA Aromas of cherries and allspice, notes of ripe berry and light hint of vanilla |
$11.00 |
New & True CI Signature Cocktails | |
Tito’s Texas Mule Tito’s Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Goslings Ginger Beer. Mule mug Not included in price |
$10.00 |
CI Classic Manhattan Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Amarena Cherries |
$14.00 |
Piña-Tini Stateside infused pineapple vodka, tiny splash of pineapple juice |
$14.00 |
Lavender Bee’s Knees Martini Empress Gin, Lavender-Honey Simple Syrup, Lemon Juice |
$14.00 |
Antioxidant Martini Frankly Pomegranante Vodka, Thyme Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice |
$14.00 |
Blushing Lady Frankly Organic Strawberry Vodka, Cointreau, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon |
$14.00 |
Skinny Strawberry Mule Frankly Organic Strawberry Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Club Soda |
$14.00 |
Agave Margarita Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec , Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar |
$14.00 |
Basil Smash Basil Infused Vodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Lemon, Club Soda |
$12.00 |
CI “John Daly” House Infused Iced Tea Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup & Club Soda |
$12.00 |
Tropical Rum Punch Infused Bacardi Rum, Fresh Orange Juice, Pineapple & Guava Juice |
$10.00 |
Summer Sangria White Wine, Mandarin Vodka, Strawberries, Pineapple & Oranges |
$10.00 |
Vodka | |
Absolut | $10.00 |
Belvedere | $12.00 |
Grey Goose | $12.00 |
Ketel One | $12.00 |
Ketel Citron | $12.00 |
Rock Town | $8.00 |
Rock Town Basil | $8.00 |
Rock Town Mandarin | $8.00 |
Stateside Vodka | $10.00 |
Tito’s Homemade | $10.00 |
Frankly Organic Vodkas – Assorted Flavors | $10.00 |
Gin | |
Aviation | $9.00 |
Beefeater | $9.00 |
Bluecoat | $10.00 |
Bombay Sapphire | $11.00 |
Highclere Castle | $12.00 |
Hendricks | $12.00 |
Nolet | $10.00 |
Tanqueray | $9.00 |
Rum | |
Bacardi Superior | $8.00 |
Bacardi 4 Yr | $9.00 |
Capt. Morgan | $8.00 |
Malibu | $8.00 |
Mount Gay | $8.00 |
Myer’s Dark | $9.00 |
Pyrat Rum | $9.00 |
Tequila | |
Casamigos Anejo | $18.00 |
Casamigos Blanco | $14.00 |
Casamigos Reposado | $16.00 |
Casa Noble Blanco | $12.00 |
Casa Noble Reposado | $14.00 |
Casa Noble Anejo | $16.00 |
Don Julio Anejo | $16.00 |
Don Julio Blanco | $12.00 |
Don Julio Reposado | $14.00 |
Jose Cuervo | $8.00 |
Lunazul Blanco | $9.00 |
Mi Campo Reposado | $10.00 |
Roca Patron Reposado | $16.00 |
Roca Patron Blanco | $14.00 |
Patron Anejo | $16.00 |
Patron Silver | $12.00 |
Patron Reposado | $14.00 |
Patron Estate | $18.00 |
Patron XO | $11.00 |
Sombra Mezcal | $12.00 |
Tattoo Reposado | $14.00 |
Tattoo Anejo | $16.00 |
Bourbon / Whiskey | |
Angel’s Envy | $14.00 |
Basil Hayden Bourbon | $14.00 |
Bulleit Bourbon | $10.00 |
Bulleit Rye | $10.00 |
Bowman Bros Small Batch | $12.00 |
Bowman J Single Barrel | $16.00 |
Bowman Isaac Port Finish | $14.00 |
Crown Royal | $10.00 |
EH Taylor, JR Small Batch |
$14.00 |
EH Taylor, JR Single Barrel |
$22.00 |
EH Taylor, JR Rye | $24.00 |
Elijah Craig Small Batch |
$10.00 |
Evan Williams Apple / Peach / Cherry |
$8.00 |
High West American Prairie Bourbon | $11.00 |
Eagle Rare Bourbon | $14.00 |
Four Roses Bourbon | $10.00 |
Jack Daniels | $8.00 |
Jamesons Irish Whiskey | $9.00 |
Knob Creek Bourbon | $11.00 |
Knob Creek Rye | $11.00 |
Larceny Bourbon | $10.00 |
Makers Mark | $10.00 |
Stagg JR Bourbon | $18.00 |
Seagrams 7 | $8.00 |
Seagrams VO | $8.00 |
Tullamore Dew | $9.00 |
Woodford Reserve | $12.00 |
Wigle Wheat Whiskey | $11.00 |
Single Malt Scotch | |
Balvenie 12 Yr | $16.00 |
Chivas Regal 12 Yr | $12.00 |
Dewars White Label | $9.00 |
Johnnie Walker Black | $12.00 |
Johnnie Walker Blue | $60.00 |
Johnnie Walker Red | $10.00 |
Johnnie Walker 18 Yr | $24.00 |
Penderyn Welsh | $14.00 |
Glenmorangie, Quinta Ruban 14 Yr | $16.00 |
Glenfiddich 15 Yr | $16.00 |
Glenfiddich 18 Yr Solera | $20.00 |
Glenlivet Founders | $14.00 |
Glenlivet 12 Yr | $12.00 |
Highland Park 12 Yr | $15.00 |
Laphroaig 10 Yr | $14.00 |
Macallan 12 Yr | $18.00 |
McClelland | $8.00 |
Glenmorangie 10 Yr | $14.00 |
Happy Hour Menu | |
The 5’s | |
Edamame cracked black pepper & sea salt |
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Deviled Eggs bacon crumbles, roasted tomatoes, iceberg aioli |
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Cheesesteak Spring Rolls spicy smoked ketchup |
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The 6’s | |
Arrogant Cauliflower tomato, cucumber & celery salad, blue cheese |
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Pork Belly Bites chow chow relish, peach bourbon glaze |
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Pierogies sour cream, bacon, pickled red onions |
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The 9’s | |
Filet Mignon Sandwich provolone, caramelized onions, hot & sweet peppers, served with chips |
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Pepperoni Pizza red sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni |
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Shrimp Caesar Salad classic caesar salad with choice of grilled or cocktail shrimp |
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Sunken Treasures | |
Shrimp Tacos avocado mousse, creamy chipotle slaw, pico |
$6.00 |
EZ Peel & Eat Shrimp cocktail shrimp with old bay & cocktail sauce |
$9.00 |
Oysters half a dozen oysters, cocktail, mignonette & lemon |
$6.00 |
Drink Specials | |
$1 Off Draft Beer | |
$2 Off Glasses of Wine | |
$3 Off Signature Cocktails | |
Dessert Menu | |
Desserts | |
Ode to Charcoal Pit Sundae classic hot fudge, caramel, vanilla ice cream, wet walnuts |
$8.00 |
Peanut Butter Cup peanut butter cookies crust, peanut butter mousse, chocolate ganache, salted peanut ice cream |
$8.00 |
Home Made Gelato or Sorbet ask your server for today’s selections |
$6.00 |
Key Lime Pie graham cracker crust, toasted milk crumb, whipped cream, strawberry |
$8.00 |
Double Chocolate Cake chocolate mousse, whipped cream, berries |
$8.00 |
Spring Mint Chocolate Chip Crème Bruleè mint custard, chocolate chips, whipped cream, flourless chocolate cake |
$8.00 |
Triple Chunk ‘1/4 Pounder with Chips’ house made cookies with dark, white & milk chocolate chunks |
$5.00 |
After Dinner Drinks | |
CI Espresso ‘Tini vanilla vodka, espresso, Kahlua, Bailey’s & cream |
$12.00 |
Nutty Irishman La Colombe hot coffee, Bailey’s, Frangelico, Kahlua, whipped cream |
$10.00 |
“PB Cup” Martini skrewball peanut butter whiskey, frangelico, baileys, chocolate sauce |
$14.00 |
Evil Genius “New Phone, Who Dis” Caramel macchiato porter. American barley infused with caramel & La Colombe coffee |
$7.00 |
Brandy – Cognac | |
Hennessy Very Special | $14.00 |
Hine by Hine VSOP | $12.00 |
Remy Martin VSOP | $14.00 |
D’Usse Cognac VSOP | $14.00 |
Martell Blue Swift | $14.00 |
Cordials – Liqueurs | |
Bailey’s Irish Cream | $8.00 |
Caravello Limoncello | $8.00 |
Chambord | $8.00 |
Disarrono | $8.00 |
Frangelico | $8.00 |
Southern Comfort | $8.00 |
Brinley’s Coco Dream Rum | $7.00 |
Grand Marnier | $9.00 |
Kahlua | $8.00 |
Cointreau | $9.00 |
Rumchata | $8.00 |
Sambuca | $8.00 |
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey | $8.00 |
Ports | |
Dow’s 10 Yr Tawny | $10.00 |
Cockburns 10 Yr Tawny | $12.00 |
Heitz Cellars Ink Grade Port | $12.00 |
Taylor Fladgate 10 Yr Tawny | $12.00 |
Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr Tawny | $16.00 |
Coffee & Tea | |
La Colombe Drip Coffee regular & decaf |
$3.00 |
Espresso | $4.00 |
Latte | $5.00 |
Cappucino | $5.00 |
Lipton Tea regular or decaf |
$2.00 |
Mighty Leaf Hot Tea | $4.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: columbusinn.netopentable.com
Contact Columbus Inn
Address: 2216 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: (302) 571-1492
Website: http://www.columbusinn.net/
Hours
Thursday | 4:30–9PM |
Friday | 4:30–9PM |
Saturday | 4:30–9PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 4:30–9PM |
Tuesday | 4:30–9PM |
Wednesday | 4:30–9PM |
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