Location: Columbus
Top Restaurants in Columbus
Top Things to do in Columbus
- 1. National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
- 2. Columbus Riverwalk
- 3. National Civil War Naval Museum
- 4. Columbus Museum
- 5. Georgia Visitor Information Center - Columbus
- 6. Flat Rock Park
- 7. Coca-Cola Space Science Center
- 8. Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
- 9. Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center
- 10. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
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Where to eat American food in Columbus: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what American restaurants to try in Columbus. This bustling riverfront town offers good old-fashioned Southern hospitality, old-world charm and a treasure trove of discoveries for Civil War buffs. To really get the feel of another era, stroll through the National Historic District, a 28-block stretch of restored Victorian homes, gardens and gazebos, and tour the house museums in Heritage Corner. Situated on the Chattahoochee River, Columbus offers a mixture of old and new with the lovely 12-mile Columbus Riverwalk, which includes the Chattahoochee Promenade, a walking tour of historical markers. A chief supplier for the Confederate Army, the town's Civil War history is on display in myriad museums and historic sites like Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center, which contains some of the Civil War's most important artifacts. But it's not all just war memorabilia: Columbus boasts a rich cultural side, with opera, symphony and a performing arts center. And for family fun, head to the Coca-Cola Space Museum for a simulated flight and a look at the first Coke machine used in outer space.
Things to do in Columbus
10. Houlihan's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 433 reviews
Forget 'casual dining.' That's an industry term so out of touch with how consumers eat and drink today. For premium quality and style; fare that's at times familiar and other times adventurous and a laid-back modern setting, Houlihan's is a true original.
Reviewed By regbear321
Been here before and had great service. However, went back just recently and had terrible service two days in a row. They were âunableâ to make any of their salads gluten free!?!?!wth??? We ordered the steak then and it was burnt and both of us got sick. Never again and super disappointing.
9. Hunters Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By jeffn499
Wonderful out of the way steakhouse. High quality steaks perfectly prepared, very nice choice of sides. They do a ribeye, NY Strip, and a 10 ounce filet. Some of the best steaks weâve ever had! A really nice treat.
8. Plucked Up Chicken & Biscuits
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By Cheryal
Stopped by this morning for some breakfast, and ordered the âchicken coopâ, I have never had such a tasty feast for breakfast, it was wonderful!. The dish I had started with really good biscuits topped with sausage gravy topped with cut up crispy fried chicken, cheese and finished off two over easy eggs over it all. The taste was five star and the amount of food kept me fed for the rest of the day. The serve was friendly, food came fast, and the inside was an eclectic fun with giant paper mache or plaster of Paris chicken sculptures and other really fun decor throughout. I would eat here all the time if I lived here. I sincerely recommend this restaurant.
7. Minnie's Uptown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas B
A group of about 24 from church went there for lunch. Great experience!! The group size did not scare them and the ordering and serving was very quick and efficient.( Cafeteria style). The eatery is very clean and quite large inside. Doesn't look like much from the outside but makes up for it in the quality of food!! The best fried chicken ever. The fried okra and broccoli casserole were great, as was there salad.If you haven't been, you owe it to your stomach and taste buds to try it!
6. The Loft
Overall Ratings
4 based on 546 reviews
The Loft is a 2 level restaurant with a live music venue upstairs. Amazing food, friendly service, and delicious drinks mixed with an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else at the hub of Uptown Columbus! The Loft is a Columbus Uptown favorite, a family r
Reviewed By beckyw934
Historical setting in a stone walled atmosphere. Genuine hospitality and very welcoming. Food was OK. Sandwiches were similar to sandwiches we have had at other restaurants. Nothing to really wow us but we did like the atmosphere and service was exceptional.
5. 11th and Bay Southern Table
Overall Ratings
4 based on 370 reviews
Inspired by southern hospitality and fresh creative southern cuisine. We are laid back yet refined. Pull up a chair and stay a while!
Reviewed By ATL_JCR
The place has it all: location (on water, downtown, easy parking); ambiance (large but intimate sqare space beautifully designed); food (I had the pork chop and heirlo0om tomato salad which were excellent); drinks (try the smoked old fashined!); service (friendly but not cloying. The husband and wife owners are on site and make sure it runs like a top, Owner Mike actually came by to say hello.
4. Zombie Pig BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Come on in and enjoy our award winning fresh sliced beef brisket slow smoked for 14 hours over hickory and cherry woods every day just for you! Our mouth watering ribs are smoked slow and low and sliced to order or sold by the rack! Or how about some hand
Reviewed By 5t4rf0xx
Food was fast and good for a quick bite to eat. Staff was friendly. Wasn't a fan of the mustard sauce, but the others were pretty good.
3. Buckhead Steak - Wine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1046 reviews
Buckhead is an elegant, casual, full-service New American restaurant serving innovative fare, seasonal cocktails, craft beers, small plates and entrees that showcase local farming and artisan products, inspired by taking the approachable and giving it a m
Reviewed By JE01
I had a ribeye that was absolutely top notch. My colleague had the filet which he said was also great. The service was attentive but not hovering. Side dishes and appetizers were also delicious. $44 or so for the ribeye and totally worth it. Eat here if you want a great steak and great service.
2. Mabella's Italian Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By Kim T
Had a party of nine. Brittany was our server and she was excellent. Knew her stuff and was spot on with everything. We started off with appetizers. Had the prosciutto/date appetizer along with bruschetta. Yumm.... Lamb was devine. You have to try the shaved brussel sprouts with dates. Outstanding!! Scottish salmon was fab too. Dessert of Panna Cotta with BlackBerry sauce was silky smooth. Cheesecake was mile high and excellent with fresh strawberries. Will definitely be back.
What to do and see in Columbus, United States: The Best Places and Tips
1. Epic
Overall Ratings
4 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By kenflo11111
We arrived for the Chefs table dinner with three birthdays in tow. Not sure how many courses we had but we definitely had plenty of food. I kind of felt like a guinea pig with a mad food scientist taking control. We had a wide variety of dishes, some I liked and some maybe needed a little tweaking. The first course was licked off of the plate. Not my favorite, love tuna and octopus but the portions were small and I would rather have had them a little larger maybe like a small salad. The licking didnât grasp the total taste to me. There were several dishes I enjoyed, smoked meat under glass, rare roo, soup with syringe noodles and the desert was definitely the at the top!I will definitely return and try the menu items. Service was great and the Aperol spritz were right on time.
Columbus Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Columbus
