I regret that I can only award five stars. Because 11th and Bay goes to 11. Absolutely top shelf experience. If Bourbon is your thing...Pappy is served. As is EH Taylor and Peerless. The food represents chef Heather Harrell's incredible talent and creativity. If you're flying solo the bar experience is premium, warm and welcoming. Madison is ready with recommendations and here's the deal...they're all fantastic. read more

Great restaurant in downtown Columbus, I always go there whenever I'm in town and usually eat at the bar. Smoked oysters are delicious! Bartenders are great but the old fashioned could use a big cube. I ordered the $70 filet mignon medium-rare and was expecting thick juicy cut but was disappointed with cut less than 1 inch thick and more medium than as ordered. Not terrible just not worth $70. read more

I visited on a Thursday evening around 7 pm and it was easy to get in and get seated despite having dinner reservations. The establishment is upscale and has an intimate feel to it. I ordered salmon on the menu and elected to have it prepared and served the way the Chef suggested which was medium rather than well done. It was delicious! Devin was our waiter and he was such a delight. He was very attentive and offered great suggestions. I plan to return in the near future to try the stew appetizer as well as other menu items. It has been over five years since I visited and I know for a fact this won't happen again. I'll be back! read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Menu - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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11th and Bay knows what it's doing and does it well. The atmosphere and service are both warm and intimate. The menu is limited, but each dish is well-crafted and touches unexpected aspects of the palate. Lovely place for a special night. I do wish they would offer at least one vegetarian menu item, however. On the night we went there were none. read more

I went in with no expectations but heavily favored recommendations from friends. The ambiance was nice. Service was a bit slow but can't pinpoint if it was due to heavy traffic or short staffing. Regardless it took a bit for our server to come around. AC was not working properly so it was a kinda miserable. All these circumstances above do not factor into my review. My review score comes down to the food. For a restaurant that has a small menu, it must be hard to decide what items to offer. So I really wanted one item that was apparently sold out and someone else in my party was informed another item was also sold out. Not only that but I saw the item I ordered being served to another table. Maybe I missed the cutoff who knows? Either way honestly their dessert was the only saving grace. Hopefully someone else has a better time than I did. read more

Had a great time at 11B for dinner. Our waitress Madison was very nice and enthusiastic about the menu. She recommended the smoked oysters appetizer and they did not disappoint. The flavor was incredible and it really continues to develop as you eat it. The pork chop was one of the best I've had as well. Very tender and perfectly cooked with excellent char on the outside. All the roasted vegetables and purée were great too. All paired nicely with the Port Old Fashioned. I would love to come again. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Bone-in pork chop - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Great atmosphere, service, and food! We will definitely be back! The outside area is really nice too

Another long time favorite that always delivers on excellent Southern food. While the menu changes, the pork chop remains one of the best I have ever eaten, and the specially cut wet aged steaks are a highlight as well. Having eaten here many times, one of my favorite aspects of 11th and Bay is their wonderful staff. They are really hospitality ambassadors of the restaurant. read more

We enjoyed excellent service, delicious food, and cocktails, in an innovative dining space. Our service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed a celebration dinner at 11th and Bay. read more

Found this gem down by the water. Did not have a reservation on a Saturday night. Got lucky and had a two top open. If all else had failed we would have sat at the bar. An option many took I noticed as we left. Farm to table and locally sourced. Ordered up some signature cocktail. The Pecan smoked old fashion was ok but did not look like an old fashion. Our strawberry mint drink was good. Both 12 bucks. Limited menu with a few apps. We opted for the biscuits. Small but good and the apple jelly was good. Interior is country chic and tables are well spaced out. Noticed there was a room off to the side that a larger party could have to themselves. Our entrees were very good. Salmon was cooked very well and the homemade "tarter sauce" on top was very good. Not over powering but good. Snapper over risotto was also very flavorful. It was busy but not noisy. Food came out at a good pace and you could tell It was very fresh. As my son said "you can tell It was good because I am not full but I am satisfied with the flavor and the meal" PROTIP - park on the street at the top of the hill. Walk down Special shout out to our server Aaron. She was great. Engaging witty and had good suggestions. read more

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Location/Parking: Near the waterfront, nice location. Street parking. Ambiance: Rustic, but in an upscale way. Dark lighting, had nice seating outside as well to relax. Service: Fantastic. Nice, professional, helpful, everything you could ask for. Food: Server recommended the ribeye which was not on the menu and it was amazing. So tender and flavorful!!! Worth the higher price tag. The salmon was cooked well - not over cooked like so many other places. Table biscuits were cute/bite-sized and the apple butter was perfect with them. Recommendation: This is a place to go back to - great food, great service. read more

We had a great experience! Beau was our server. He was fantastic! He explained the menu to us and we wanted for nothing during our visit. We ordered it all- appetizers, entrees, and desserts. We started with table biscuits that are served with a homemade jam that changes seasonally. My guys ordered steaks, they were perfect. I had the shrimp and Grits. Definitely an elevated recipe! We also had creme brûlée for dessert. Nice wine and bar list. Venue is beautiful farmhouse modern. *I was living in the moment and didn't take photos. *Restaurant is close to the river for a nice stroll after dinner read more

11th and Bay Southern Table is a great restaurant. Service and food quality are excellent. One thing I first was impressed with is the ambiance. The restaurant feels more like a place for special occasions and/or date option than others in the area. The food here focuses on quality and presentation. The food is fresh and seasonal so it changes depending on availability. We only ordered appetizers and drinks so I can only judge them for that but the limited options we did order were impressive. To start we ordered the pecan old fashion and the draft beers they had in season. All were great and refreshing. My old fashion was well made and presented well with the waitress coming to our table with a wooden box. The box was opened exposing the drink and pecan flavored smoke that infused with the drink. The appetizers we ordered were the oysters, smoked chicken and burrata charcuterie board. My favorite out of all them was the oysters. They were delicious and easy to eat. The hot sauce that accompanies the dish balances the rich oysters and aioli very well. Overall, this place is a great place to have drinks and food. No wonder why it's well rated for the area! read more

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Ben took care of us, and he is gem. He is smart and perfectly present. The restaurant is beautiful. We started with the oysters, and it was an amazing bite. I had the bone-in strip steak, and it was cooked perfectly. I got the cajun butter seasoning, and it was very nice, but I wish I would have let the beef stand alone. We also had the blueberry cobbler. The blueberries were fresh picked, and it was UNFORGETTABLE. I have been fortunate to have dined in many places across the world, and this meal was as good as any I have ever had. read more

Bougie but okay. The biscuits were amazing. I also tried the smoked chicken leg and the steak special. You could taste the smokiness on the chicken, which enhanced the flavor a lot. The steak was also seasoned and cooked perfectly. Both dishes were tasty. The prices are higher than I would like but the food was good and similar to places like Ruth Chris. read more

Ordered lamb porterhouse chops ? cooked medium. Received two lamb chops cooked rare, both tough to chew and cut. Sauce was very good. My wife had a filet about 6 ounces $70.00. will not go back Service was very good. read more

Phenomenal restaurant! The food is some of the very best I've eaten since getting to Columbus. I got the pork belly appetizer followed by a pork chop dinner and I must say, the layering of flavors and textures in both dishes were amazing. I was impressed at the affordable prices too, considering the quality of the meal. Our server was wonderful and provided the happiest best service one could imagine. Don't pass this place up if you are in the area, it's on point at every level! read more

I was in town for a conference and was hoping for a good meal before the craziness of the conference began: I got a great meal. I arrived right as they opened, as I had to go set up my exhibit in the early evening. I opted for patio seating, which meant a lovely open-air (but covered) patio, with heat if I needed it. I began with Winter Thyme, a relatively new (I think) and delicious (I know) addition to the cocktail program, with gin, blood orange & ginger shrub, thyme simple syrup and blood orange juice. And then it was on to the food. At my friendly and knowledgeable server's recommendation, I began with the Southern caprese, a pairing of grilled green tomato and fried pimento cheese, accompanied by basil peach jam and creme fraiche (and I believe a little sriracha as an option as well). There was a fantastic balance between the grilled, somewhat acidic tomato and the fried cheese. For my main, I opted for the Comfrey Farms duroc pork chop, accompanied by butternut squash, brussels sprouts, celery & turnip root puree and apple mostarda. This was exceptional. The cook on the pork chop was perfect, with a little crust on the outside and incredible tenderness on the inside. The apple mostarda was a great pairing for the pork, and the vegetables were all nicely done and created a balanced main. This was one of the best pork chops I've had in a long time. For dessert, I went a little lighter (I was pretty full after the first two courses), with a chocolate and Grand Marnier creme brulee. It was very good, though perhaps not as special as the first two courses, probably just because it was less unique. All in all, this was an outstanding experience from start to finish: great food, friendly and efficient service, and a comfortable environment. Highly recommend. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Southern caprese. Fantastic starter. - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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My favorite restaurant in Columbus. The food is delicious. We ordered the biscuits, mussels, grouper entree, and crème brûlée. All items were amazing. The service was fabulous and the ambiance is great. The noise level is mild to moderate depending on how full the restaurant is. I really recommend this restaurant. read more

This establishment has Great food good service. You will find Easy parking and a nice clean restaurant.

First of all: I always look at the pictures before I go to a restaurant, so I need to warn you that they just took the Southern Caprese off of the menu. This restaurant is across the street from the river in a nice area. The inside was comfortable with nice decor. The service was very good. 5/5 - Spicy Mezcal: My husband asked the bartender to come up with a spicy drink. He was served Mezcal with slices of peppers in it. Now, my husband HATES Mezcal, and he loved this drink. He was very impressed. 5/5 - Shrimp N' Grits: Parmesan Speckled Grits, Benton's Country Ham, Peri Peri Sauce and Beurre Blanc. Excellent. 5/5 - Table Biscuits: With Georgia Jams Apple Butter. Delicious! 4/5 - Fried Burrata: This is what replaced the Southern Caprese. 4/5 - Pan Roasted Salmon: With Rainbow Swiss Chard, Baby Turnips, Mushroom Puree and Almost Rum Gastrique 3/5 - Bone in New York Strip: It was pretty good, but it had too much gristle (which is not cool at this price!) 3/5 - Roasted Chicken 2/5 - Smoked Pecan Old Fashioned: Impressive presentation, but just an "ok" drink. read more

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Such a great meal - the amazing food and the attentive service made for a very nice evening. We had a party if 11 (and a party of 8 was next to us) and the staff had no problem at all getting our food out efficiently. read more

The food was very fresh and tasty! Very clean and neat restaurant! Love that they locally source everything and make it all from scratch. The waiter was super kind and was very helpful. We ordered the pork chops and steak, the portion were amazing and definitely get what you paid for! Highly recommend this place! read more

Service was great. Snapper was excellent. My daughter had steak and fries. Unfortunately the fries were too salty that she couldn't eat them. Bread pudding was one of the best that I have had. My fiancée had the pork chop it was ok. I would definitely go back but order the fish. read more

This was a great dinner. Definitely on the pricier end for Columbus, but worth the experience. We started with the oyster appetizer and frankly it is not the prettiest plate (sorry) but what it lacks in aesthetic it more than makes up for in flavor. (Arguably the best thing I have eaten in Columbus). We had patio season so I would say dress appropriately for the weather if you do too. Would definitely be back to see what they have on their menu next. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Smoked old fashioned and maybe a mezcal margarita? It was a drink special - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

SO GOOD & worth every penny. We started the evenings with a cocktail that was near perfection. Then enjoyed some delicious biscuits with apple butter jelly. A friend had chicken wings with fries and the restaurant was careful with her seafood allergies. I found myself scarfing down the curry coconut salmon that I will never be able to stop thinking about. The hostess was a little off and we felt awkward when she was yelling at a younger employee but other than that, this place is 5 stars. read more

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This was our second trip to Columbus and we found this restaurant walking down Bay Street! We walked in that night for dinner and absolutely had the best experience and meal. We ended up going back twice during our last visit. Both of our servers were just precious and full of information. The head chef and owner, Heather, came out to talk with us as well after our meal! The menu is seasonal - my husband had steak both nights and said this is the best steak he has ever had at a restaurant (we think ours at home are typically better!). I had the seared scallops one evening and my daughter had the salmon and both were fabulous. My second trip - I had the filet and it was amazing! Appetizers - my husband loves jam and their biscuits with blueberry jam were a hit. We also had the okra with poblano sauce and those were delicious. The summer salad - just perfection. Both nights my husband ordered the screaming mussels and they were a table hit. Portions are perfect and the atmosphere is fantastic! I can't recommend this restaurant enough. It is a little pricey but definitely worth it! Depending on what day you go, reservations are recommended! read more

Bravo to the friendly bartender and owner/chef back in the kitchen for a fine first experience! We're new to Columbus -- well returning after more than 50 years away. Having lived in New Orleans for many years, we've come to know and need great food and good service. Even on a busy Friday night we found it at the bar here. The spicy red sauce that topped our shrimp and grits was just enough to get our attention (we shared) and the fried okra were fresh, warm, and perfectly battered. The ambience was "warehouse chic " in the best sense of exposed brick and whitewashed wood beams. We're planning to return soon to enjoy a quiet midweek evening. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

My boyfriend and I came here while visiting Columbus, GA. The first thing I noticed upon entering was the hickory smoke aroma--something very comforting to the senses. Then, there was the food. Our server recommended two starters from the menu: the southern caprese salad and the watermelon and pork belly. We also got a third starter of mussels. In the Georgia heat we experienced that day, these starters together made the perfect versatile meal. The watermelon and pork belly is a fresh take on a favorite barbecue selection. The mint, ginger, jalapeños and vinegar helped marry the melon and meat. The southern caprese salad is a double layer of fried and breaded pimento cheese and grilled green tomato. It turns the dish of fried green tomatoes topsy turvy, but it is worth it. Don't forget to occasionally spread some of that peach purée, even if it is not in your everyday diet. The mussels were also perfect--fresh and perfectly cooked in a buttery white wine sauce. Our server was also nice enough to bring out some extra garlic bread for collecting the sauce. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted with a smile and immediately sat!! Our waiter was awesome and had great recommendations of our food options which we chose!! Thank you!! Probably the BEST SHRIMP AND GRITS WE HAVE EVER HAD!! read more

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My sister, a friend and I went for a bite last Saturday. We each ordered 2 appetizers for the table. They were all fantastic. A great feast before a show. read more

Sat at bar. Arrived late. The folks around me were lovely and chatty. The staff was great and the ambiance was a southern eclectic cool. The chef/ owner came out at the end. He was incredibly nice Had the pork chops and they were fantastic. read more

Greatest wedge salad in the world. You can order all catfish. Do that. The pimento cheese appetizer is amazing, too. Michael has done a great job sustaining quality and hospitality at 11th&Bay! read more

Food was great service was great dining room was great , beautiful plays to eat with family and friends read more

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We visited 11th & Bay for a seated meal for the first time in about three years. We used to love this restaurant, but had only sat at the bar and had apps in recent years. A couple of things surprised us and not in a good way. First - there were no sides available. They used to have wonderful collards and other sides to add to your dish or share with the table. (There wasn't even a salad to add.) Second - they used to have an amazing coffee-rubbed ribeye at a reasonable price. By that, I mean around $35, which is competitive with three other really good restaurants in the city. (Locals know which restaurants I'm talking about.) We were floored to find out they now have in-house aged, hand-cut steaks at market price, which at the time was $65 and $75 each!!!! What???? Holy cow. It was a shocker. Needless to say we did not order steak. (The tomahawk steak at Epic - notably the "most expensive" restaurant in town - is that price.) It was just very surprising to see the menu cut down so far. No chicken dish at all. Two fish dishes (scallops and redfish). Cannot say I'll go back. read more

I don't say this in jest but this was one of the best pork chops I've ever had. I don't know if it's better than the "Hunt and Fish Club" in NYC but it is right up there. Cooked perfectly. Amazing flavor. Right portion. No grizzle. Just perfect... Nice wine by the glass selection and amazing service makes this place a must check out when in Columbus, GA. 100% would come back here. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Amazing Pork Chop! - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

We had a large party and we all throughly enjoyed ourselves. The menu was not cheap but well worth the meal. A nice variety of cocktails plus one very special "smokey" bourbon. You will not be disappointed on the shores of the Chattahoochee River. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Outdoor seating. - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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The food is always great, customer service is great. And they have the best wine selection.

My husband and I went here to celebrate our anniversary. I am new to the area but he has been here before for schools at Fort Benning/Moore and now we moved here. This is definitely a fine dining establishment because of the seasonal/fresh options offered and the service is high quality. I have worked in fine dining and know quality when I see it. My husband inhaled his food & eats double what they serve, that was his only complaint. I absolutely loved everything. It is reservation only unless you sit at the bar. My scallops were the perfect texture, they had a potato purée on the plate with sautéed spinach and pickled beets. The atmosphere is classy southern. They offer outdoor seating as well as rooms for larger groups. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Scallops - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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We stopped in for dinner this evening. The staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful. We were seated on the patio and it was perfect. They had heaters and great blues music playing. My wife had the pecan smoked old fashioned and it was delicious. We had the southern caprese and it was truly delicious a great twist with the fried pimento!! Angie had the scallops and I had the pork chop for the main course dish! So worth it!! The food is all farm to table and very fresh! Finished up with coffee and bread pudding!! Our server Bo was so helpful and his recommendations were on point. read more

11th and Bay Southern Table - Angie having a Pecan Smoked old fashioned delicious! - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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