This restaurant had been hyped up on TikTok, so I decided to make the drive over 2 hours just to finally try it for myself. Both my lunch date and I came from out of town after seeing so many great reviews and hearing how good the food was supposed to be. The restaurant itself was nice and clean, but let's get to the food... I ordered the blackened chicken with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. Unfortunately, there was NO FLAVOR. I even tried adding the salt and pepper from the table, and it still did not help the taste at all. My lunch date ordered the salmon, mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts, and unfortunately, their food was just as disappointing. What really surprised me was that after we finished eating, we met several people from the area who talked about how good the food was. We had also seen plenty of positive reviews before making the trip, so maybe we just caught them on an off day. I was disappointed to find out afterward that they have a Sunday brunch menu with a lot more options, including dishes like catfish and shrimp. Even a table of older ladies sitting beside us mentioned wishing they served cornbread--or any type of bread. There were no rolls, biscuits, cornbread...nothing. Personally, I think offering some of those Sunday menu options every day would make the menu much better. I was disappointed after driving over two hours to try this restaurant, but I am willing to give it another chance. However, my next visit will definitely have to be on a Sunday so I can experience more of what the menu has to offer. Everyone's experience is different, and this just happened to be ours. read more

This restaurant is always SO busy! We were greeted immediately and luckily found 2 seats at the bar. Reservations aren't allowed to be made unless the party is bigger than 8 people. So it's always first come, first serve and everytime I've tried to come here, it's a 30 min wait. It took about 15 min for the bartender to offer us menus and give us waters/ask for a drink. The drinks were delicious though, I had the Paper Plane. The food was also surprisingly good. Even though there wasn't enough chicken on the chicken Alfredo dish, the sauce was delicious and tasted great. The burger and sweet potato fries were also good. I think if I came back; it would be for the drinks and potentially the pasta. I would be open to trying other things on the menu. read more

Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar - Double patty burger - New American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Great experience for a quick lunch stop. Burgers and cubano execution was on point and portions are huge. Not sure how anyone is able to eat a double burger. Lol. Our server Camille was friendly, accommodating, and organized. Well appointed space that's not too big - it's quaint but also has a cool vibe. read more

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We stopped in n to give Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar a try for an early Anniversary dinner. I ordered the grilled Chicken Alfredo and after the suggestion of our waitress added shrimp to my dinning experience. My meal was delicious and the Alfredo sauce was just right. My better half also echoed the sentiment that the Chicken Florentine and sides were delicious. Naturally we had to go all in on dessert. I went for the Peach Cobbler with ice cream and my better half went for the cheesecake. Well let's say they were beyond delicious. The restaurant atmosphere fit the bill and Yes We will be back. read more

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First time here and will definitely be coming back. The service was great. The setting is modern and unique. Most importantly, the food was outstanding. For apps we shared the Cajun dip and fried green tomatoes. Both were top notch. For dinner, we had chicken florentine, seafood pasta, and prime rib. Everyone raved about all three dishes. My chicken florentine was BURSTING with flavor. The desserts sounded great but we didn't have room so show up hungry. read more

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So I always need a lunch stop between Atlanta and PCB. Columbus seems like the obvious stopping point and I think Charred Oak Kitchen is gonna be my regular stop. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff was attentive and the food was exactly what you want for a nice break from the highway. read more

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Very nice corner place a little off the beaten path. In a shopping area. We sat at the bar and all options were delicious, bartender was attentive and chatted with us, and other patrons. It's been a minute so I forget what we had, but we are headed back the next time we are in town. read more

The food was great! I tried the NY Strip and it was cooked to perfection. Seasoned very well, I didn't need steak sauce. The squash casserole 10/10. The bourbon glazed salmon was good. Fried green tomatoes were thick af although seasoned well it brings it down to 7/10. Collard Greens were sweet yet vinegary. Could use some hot sauce. The black eyed peas were yummy. I also got the Cajun shrimp and grits. 10/10 as well. The peach cobbler was basically a cake. It was still delicious (since I like cake) but I was expecting more peaches and more c cobbler. The waiter needs a raise. He was our host and waiter, not just for us but the entire restaurant. Yet he was still very nice and attentive. We didn't need for anything. I forgot his name but he is very tatted. The ambiance was cool and cozy. There was a larger party when we visited that was loud but not bothersome. Basically the place was poppin lol read more

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Sat for ten minutes at the bar (not busy today), and no one greeted me, took order or even glanced my way. This isn't the first time the service was poor. I like the food so I tried again. Done. read more

We waited 45 min for a table then they sat up on the patio. It was cold and wet. It was also empty.Which meant if they were going to do that we shouldn't have waited 45 min. Waited again for the waitress 10-15:min I was asking my husband if we had on when she showed up. Waited again for our tea.We weren't offered a drink menu We weren't informed of the dinner specials. My salad was really slow coming out. My steak wasn't cooked correctly.I sent it back It came back correct but then I didn't get my Brussel sprouts till I was done eating.Over all it was a bad experience which I won't be repeating. The steak had a strange flavor which wasn't pleasant. Not at all what I expected from what was suppose to be charr grilled. On the positive the tea was good. read more

I placed my bill on my credit card. But the waitress Kayla added an additional 20% tip without my knowledge. I gave her a cash tip. I contacted a "manager" Cassandra who mentioned that because I did not press a tip amount, whether zero or 20% tip, that the machine automatically added a 20% tip. The "manager" Cassandra argued with me that I signed the receipt. I have been to Charred Oak a few times and this has never happened. Cassandra acknowledged that I didn't choose an amount. The system did. I am expecting a phone call from a manager. Don't know who or when because Cassandra couldn't give me that information. read more

Fantastic! Husband and I were just passing through Columbus and stumbled across here and we were SO happy with our experience! The drinks were fantastic, we ordered the Peach Palmer and the Bramble Para Amigos (highly recommend the peach palmer is was delicious.) Food was awesome! Ordered the chicken Florentine and the lemon pepper chicken and both were perfect! Service was great as well. Little loud inside but outside patio was perfect little paradise. Our waitress, Ashley was awesome! 10/10 would recommend! (Bonus it's in the cutest little neighborhood!) read more

Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar - Peach Palmer and Bramble Para Casamigos - New American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

We were in town visiting friends from out of state, and decided on Charred Oak. The area there is beautiful! The restaurant is charming, and unique. We were a little taken aback by back on lack of communication between employees of where we were to be seated, and the one guy seemed to one miffed as if it was our fault, but seated us eventually. Just felt odd. Anyway...I ordered the pork chops with brussels sprouts. Omg-the best pork chops ever! I am very picky about pork chops too. Just sooo tender and flavorful! Food for everyone was very enjoyable! Side note...don't empty your tea pots when you still have customers still dining!!! Our waiter did bring water instead. He was a great waiter, can't think of the name sorry-it was unusual and my memory fails me. read more

Th outside and inside of the restaurant is really nice and quaint. The service was great, your drink was always fresh. We were thinking it may be a hidden gem but the food was mediocre. My steak was rare and tasty and so was the meatloaf but not what we were expecting with the burgers. I am not saying it's not worth a try but just don't expect it to be gourmet style. We are again here visiting my son and he wanted to try this place for a while. Four people, one beer and 3 soft drinks, 2 burgers a steak and meatloaf and the bill was over $100. Not bad but not worth it for 2 burgers. read more

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Justin was an amazing waiter! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. He checked on us often without being overbearing and had such a positive attitude the entire time. Great service really makes a difference, and Justin definitely made our experience enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! I will say, the greeting at the door was a little off and honestly took me back at first since it was our first time visiting. We stood at the door for several minutes without really being acknowledged or given a quick "we'll be with you shortly." Since it was after the Sunday church lunch rush, I completely understand they may have been regrouping after a busy crowd, so I don't want that to overshadow the experience. Once seated though, Justin really turned things around and provided excellent service. read more

First time visit it won't be my last. A cute restaurant in a very stylish neighborhood in Columbus. We were a group of 6, were immediately seated and told about the specials. As a bourbon based restaurant, it was beautifully decorated with oak barrels. I had the ny strip with mashed potatoes and added mushrooms and onions. I was a bit taken aback that they used red onions but I just removed them. The old fashioned was great and they readily substituted for my bourbon of choice. I would surely visit again. read more

Had the Barrel burger and the greens came wilted and brown. replacement greens came barely any better. Burger tasted like fish oil as if it had been cooked on the same spot as their salmon BLT. fires are good and drinks were good. service is shy and not very assertive when order is not to standard. For the price, I expected top tier service and food. Not a favorable experience at all. read more

Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar - Barrel burger and wilted greens. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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I found Charred Oak when I was online looking for a good burger. And, there are several options on their menu. As it happens, I opted for the Shrimp and Grits instead. Really some of the better made shrimp and grits I've had in Columbus. My server was very attentive. I sat at the bar and just had a relaxed lunch with an ale from Texas. I imagine it is more packed in the evenings when people are home from work, as it looks to be apart of a quaint residential community. I'll definitely go back to try the Smoked Salmon Dip and the Smoked Duck Salad! read more

Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar - Shrimp and Grits - New American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

The service and food was amazing! I always thought that Amsterdam's in Auburn had the best shrimp and grits until I ate at Charred Oak Kitchen. The Cajun flavoring created a taste, unlike any other shrimp and grits I've ever had before. Now I only have to drive 4 miles instead of 40 miles for great shrimp and grits. read more

I sat at bar, like always, and had pleasure to meet Gin. No, not the liquor. She is actually the bartender. Gin is great. Her recommendations were really great and I would respect those if you are here. Charred Oak is a very charming place and I highly recommend it. I hope you experience Gin. She is great. read more

Went for their brunch. Nothing unusual and food was bland. Service was excellent and the place seemed clean read more

BEWARE... READ THE FINE PRINT ON THE MENU BEFORE YOU GO. We won't be going back. Food was ok, but I'm having a hard time supporting a restaurant with these business practices. #1) Prices are CASH prices (says it on the bottom of the menu) ... we noticed it and asked what the surcharge was. Both of the wait staff said there is a 4% up charge for using either a CREDIT Card or DEBIT Card. Yes, we asked both because they didn't know how much the surcharge was and this is the first time I ever heard of a surcharge for using a debit card (with the Visa Logo) let alone a menu anywhere saying prices are cash prices. #2). There is a $10 surcharge to share a plate (says it on the Menu). It didn't impact us but, never have I seen this. #3). All food and Beverage sales are final (says it on the menu). We didn't need/want to return anything but this is the first time I have ever seen a restaurant take this stance. I'm not telling anyone not to go there, just know the fine print before you do. read more

My steak was really fatty but the service was really great and the ambiance was cozy and inviting read more

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Best shrimp and grits I've had. My wife had steak and loved it as well. We plan to go again soon!

My three guest and myself are all senior citizens. This was my third visit to Charred Oak Kitchen & Bar, I had never experienced a problem until last night 8/17 with my supposedly 14oz Ribeye steak order. We brung the issue to the Only management on duty (Kitchen Mgr) attention, my steak was possibly 7oz at best because it was over 50% blubber fat, being a senior I suffer from multiple illnesses to include high cholesterol blood pressure and diabetes. I asked to have either another steak or a 50% discount on this order only not any refund. I was told all of their steaks come in fatty like this and unfortunately there isn't anything to be done because all sales food or drinks within Charred Oaks are final. (Listed at the very bottom of the menu. I disagree with this because our cocktails were made incorrectly and they remade them (Yet all sales are supposed to be final) we were told Only the owners could take care of any issues but also said they can't be reached at said time. To add insult to injury the menu states 36.00 for the Ribeye yet I was charged 37.44 without cause. We previously highly recommended this establishment to are couple friends who came with us to dine this evening and to have this poor food product prepared was a disgrace. The four of us will never eat there again because they obviously don't have quality concerns for any of their customers with individual issues and or concerns. Please see the 7oz of fat in pictures. read more

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A great place in Columbus to have a good meal...was nice to sit in the patio and enjoy the evening..

We came here for a birthday party hearing the food was good and that is true the food was good but there were a lot of down falls. We first ordered drinks and they were out of martini glasses and they put them in glasses and as a bartender I knew they were under poured.... And not strong as a martini. The salad was brown. The chicken Alfredo was good but made me made when I said my friend wanted some and they told me they would charge me $10 for that... so if you want to split or share some food don't let them know you'll have an extra $$ on your bill! Over all service wasn't amazing and the ambiance wasn't what i expected for the price of the food. Definitely could use some improvement on the menu/service aspect. read more

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Food is good but i sat at the bar and the waitress just walked away after saying hello. Once she came back, she never spoke again and made sure she didn't look my direction and started helping a couple that came in well after me. I had already been waiting for her to come back. I asked a different person for something and she told me she couldn't take my order for bread and that I'd have to wait another 5 minutes after waiting 10mins just for someone to speak to me! I spoke first just to served! read more

Food was mixed. I had a New York strip; the texture of it was very coarse and not super flavorful. It was also far too gristly for my liking. The fries were really good though. Service was really bad: extremely slow, despite not many people dining. It was also pretty expensive. read more

The shrimp and grits might be the best in town and the service certainly is! The ambiance is cool and the outdoor seating is plentiful and fantastic overlooking the lawn of Old Town. read more

It's kind of expensive and it's a hot dog. If you don't have any hang ups about that? It's great. Tasty dog. Okay to good ambience. I guess they pressure wash hot dogs on the sidewalk? That's neat to see if you like that kind of thing. Give it a try! read more

In general, I enjoyed my experience: food, atmosphere, and staff. However, as with everything else, the cost seemed significant in difference from a July 2025 visit. It is to the point that the cost outweighs the food and experience. It went from being a go-to location for special occasions/brunch with the sisters, to a strong "probably not" due to the imbalance with the cost. read more

The best collard greens I have ever had. Smokey, tangy goodness. My steak was perfectly cooked. Would I recommend Charred Oak to friends and family...why yes, I would! read more

The food here isn't very good. My husband & I ordered fried green tomatoes to start, both of us ordered different burgers. The fried green tomatoes are frozen, by the waitress' own admission. Not sure if the burgers are also frozen, but they sure tasted like it. Prices are too high, especially for frozen food. The service wasn't great, pretty slow...& this was at a slow time in the day, with just few other patrons. Won't be back. Response to the owner: Not a fabricated review. I would be happy to discuss this further with you. read more

I am a first time local visitor here and I must say, I truly enjoyed myself. I visited on a Tuesday afternoon around 3 pm with one other individual and we practically had the place to ourselves. Our bartender Nicole was amazing and she, as well as Tim, provided some stellar recommendations. The environment is definitely chic and a place for both men and women. No, there isn't a gender neutral restroom. However, there is an touch-less faucet in the restroom as well as a trashcan pedal. There is adequate seating indoors as well as outdoors. The food and drinks were quite delicious. The collards were on the sweet side and my friend still ate them without the hot sauce pictured. We plan on visiting again for dinner. The to-go container I received was styrofoam. Try it out for yourself : ) read more

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The restaurant is a small, nice, clean, and the staff was friendly right when you walk in the door. If you are a whiskey/Bourbon drinker you will be pleased with the bar selection. I ordered the seafood pasta which was great once you mix the seafood in with the noodles. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits. We realized the restaurant uses the same seafood mixture in both dishes. The mixture included shrimp, crawfish, and sausage. Over all, the food was great the service was even better. My paper plane martini was great as well. We will definitely be back and I recommend you give them a try also. read more

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Amazing!! The smoked duck salad was fresh and hearty offering some of the most moist duck I've ever had. The sweet undertones of the pears pair perfectly with the bourbon vinaigrette. You will NOT be disappointed getting this. Try this place out, it's epic! read more

I've been to this restaurant multiple times and I've never had an issue until today. Before I go into this review, I also never have an issue tipping. I always tip 15-20%, but on my own. So today, I ate my meal and enjoyed a few drinks. Always a good vibe, good setting and good service. Absolutely zero issues. I ask the young lady waiting my table for the check. She politely brings back the payment device and tips herself 20%. Mins you this wasn't a large party, just me and one other person. But.... I don't think that's professional or the right answer. That gesture rubbed me the wrong way and was very unprofessional. read more

Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar - a plate of stew and mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

If you like good bourbon this is your place! Even at their highest price point they are very reasonable. (Their $75 whistle pig is served for $125 at Tavola on Sea Island) The food was all great. We had the Rick House fries- absolutely delicious. We had the special smoked Gouda and lobster Mac, the meatloaf, and Caesar salad. The Mac was absolutely creamy and delicious just as it should be. The meatloaf was a hardy portion and not as sweet as expected from some of the reviews. One of our guests had the Caesar salad and said it was delicious. I can only attest to it being a nice sized dinner salad. As other reviews have stated- definitely get the peach cobbler! The 4 of us shared one as a nice ending to a wonderful meal. Service- I feel awful that I don't remember her name. She was sweet, efficient, and overall a pleasure. read more

I would almost take a star off for the service. There were at least 5 dining room servers and 3 bar servers but overall from what I saw they were not super attentive to the 4 tables with diners. We got one drink refilled but I never got more water. No offer of dessert, so I am presuming that our server might be new to the gig. The food was very good. We are on a mission to try Shrimp and Grits everywhere we can, and this was very tasty. Except it was tagged as having "au jus" but it was really just a ladle of grease. Other than that, the dish was great. Many shrimps, crawfish, and abundant sausage. Nicely seasoned but so greasy. Shrimp and grits cakes were a fun take on the main course, and the squash casserole was very good. Edited: after thinking it through, and enduring a stomachache from all the grease in the S&G, I took off a star. Plus I remembered that our server left the credit card machine for us to figure out. It might be fun to come here for drinks but I'm not sure I'd make the effort for dinner again. read more

Charred Oak Kitchen and Bar - Shrimp and grits. That's not au jus, that's a ring of grease. - New American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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