Makayla(server) and Kim(hostess) gave amazing service. Very friendly and professional.

After looking at reviews, wasnt sure to eat here or not. But we decided to give it a shot. Its attached to a Marriott hotel. We opted to seat outdoors. Since it was a beautiful day out. We stated off with a spicy chicken & avacado eggroll appetizer, which we both thought was very good. She got the southwest chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. I got the houlihan burger with provolone and mushrooms. Food was very good. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We didn't understand the low reviews, but our visit was very good. I wouod dine here again. read more

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Houlihan's is usually pretty good and you're quick to be sat and provided service. My chicken sandwich was fried perfectly but I didn't quite care for the sauce and the blue cheese crumbles were a little overpowering. Fries were VERY tasty and so were my two drinks (Pink Elephant and margarita). Our server was great. Always look forward to coming here! read more

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The service was prompt, the restaurant was a nice location by the river. The food was good. read more

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This place was a bit concerning. I would not recommend this to anyone. The best thing we tried was their spinach artichoke dip but it was definitely old and half the chips were soggy. We asked for the burger to be cooked medium and it was raw. It was uneditable. They should change the name of the chicken sandwich to the blue cheese sandwich. It was drenched in blue cheese. The fries were good and the waiter was very nice. He was the only person working the entire restaurant. He was the host, server, and the bartender and still did a great job. There are definitely better places in Columbus, Georgia. read more

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We've been here twice when visiting. We've enjoyed our meals both times. Saturday afternoon, I had the appetizer sampler - mushrooms were especially good. My husband had the lunch combo salad & club sandwich combo - salad was larger than expected (that's a good thing). Sandwich was good too. The biggest negative is the bartender is also the hostess and the waitress - and she can't see people waiting to be seated while she's working at the bar. We had to tell waiting customers to find her at the bar - they were getting ready to leave. Don't get me wrong - bartender/waitress/hostess worked her tail off & was super-friendly. read more

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Quite pleased with our experience today! Cari took superb care of us after we left the other location which was poor. I didn't take pictures of our food but we had a delightful experience. Thanks Cari! read more

Didn't have anything that I ordered on the menu. Service wasn't good at all, a waste of two hours. I came here with 10 people, very horrible experience. read more

I'm surprised by the low reviews here. We had 8 people and sat outside on. Beautiful day. We had great service and all of our food was delicious. Our server Tatiana had good recommendations and the hostess, Kim? We won't forget her!!! She came out to our table several times, got us more drinks, made everyone laugh, and took pictures with us! read more

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My severe, Star, was amazing! very attentive and friendly. And our host, Kim, was beyond kind and had an amazing way of making us feel comfortable read more

The service food and everything has gone down so bad. The overpriced chicken wings are the smallest wings I've ever seen. They were good but too small to enjoy. The pecan crusted chicken salad sucked as there was barely any greens, and the chicken was burned. The pasta was Greasy. If inflation is going to hit... let the food be worth the cost. In this case is WAS not! read more

Ordered two salads with dressing on the side and sweet potato fries online. Arrived at the restaurant at the stated pick-up time, only to find out the order hadn't been processed yet and had to be manually sent through, which added a 20-minute wait. When I finally got the salads, they were drenched in dressing--so much that they were inedible. I called to request replacements, and they told me it would take another 20 minutes. When I returned, the chicken for my salad came in a separate container, but it was still covered in dressing. At this point, I was understandably frustrated. I asked them to take the salads off my bill since they weren't as ordered, and they offered to make me plain chicken with the sauce on the side. It's unclear why this wasn't done originally. Overall, 2 stars for the experience. The sweet potato fries were good, but the portion was small. read more

atmosphere and food are great, but the customer service is top notch when it involves theresa! she goes above and beyond with exceptional customer service. from the staff at at home medical read more

We had our 1975 All Schools Reunion Meet and Greet in September on Houlihan's patio but some attendees chose to sit inside.The staff and management were outstanding! They made our entire group of 50-60 attendees feel welcomed. The food and drinks were excellent and service was great. We will definitely be back for our next event! read more

Great food & friendly service. Mrs. Alice is the highlight of my visit when we com dine. She goes above & beyond the hostess duty. She encouraged my daughter when we dined during Miss Georgia week this past June. So thank you from me & Miss Coastal Empire GA 2025 read more

Probably a 3.5. My wife ordered salmon and I ordered a burger. The food tasted fine. It smelled appetizing. The burger was a little over cooked. The happy hour prices were underwhelming. Service was above average. We were back for breakfast in the morning. The buffet was well stocked. The potatoes were outstanding. Coffee was excellent. read more

We had a decent experience. Having read the reviews we were very skeptical but it's close proximity to the theatre, we decided to give it one more try. The service was actually pretty good. Very friendly and attentive staff. Received our drink order quickly. The food was good. Took slightly longer than expected but not terribly long. I got the bacon and avocado burger. It was good and hearty, nice portion. Daughter got the meatloaf and it was HUGE! We all tasted it and even took home leftovers. Highly recommend. Wife and son in law got the shrimp pasta. Portion was small, tails on shrimp but tasty.. just small. Overall not a bad dinner. Looks like they've improved over the last few years. Oh! The ambiance is very nice. Love the old brick and exposed beams. Very industrial looking. Clean and warm. read more

We hadn't been to Houlihan's in awhile. Were surprised at how much the prices had increased. Were also a little put off by how much smaller the Long Island teas are now. We both got the Thai noodle bowls, which were tasty. Mine had a little too much sauce and the core from the bok choy, to me this is inexcusable. Don't feed me garbage and charge top dollar, cores are garbage. The saving grace was our server, Landon. His service was exemplary. I go out to be served and he rocked it! The salted caramel butter cake was also pretty damned good. read more

My wife and I went to Houlihan's for lunch and our experience was OUTSTANDING! Our hostess Alice met us as we came in and was very friendly and sociable. Nia waited on us and was fantastic! Her friendly attitude and personality were tremendous! She waited on us with enthusiasm and smiles. I would highly recommend Houlihan's and both Alice and Nia for the job they did in making us feel comfortable and at home. 5 Stars easily!!! Carl J. read more

Stayed in Columbus for our son's basic training graduation from Fort Moore. The food and service were excellent. The hostess Mrs. Alice went above and beyond to be certain we had a great experience. She was so kind and even surprised my son with some cheesecake - his favorite! read more

We stayed at the Columbus Marriott and had dinner there one night. The young woman that waited on us was very pleasant and attentive. We had the scallops and a burger. Both were excellent. The atmosphere was pleasant and it seemed as though they were serious about the social distancing of guests. The staff was wearing masks. The next morning, we had breakfast there and although they were out of a couple of items on the menu, the food was good. Fresh fruit, crunchy french toast, hot coffee. The young lady that waited on us was pleasant as well. We appreciate the service and will be back next time we are traveling. read more

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Columbus Marriott is a historic hotel with a fun restaurant attached called Houlihan's! Nice atmosphere with plenty of room at the bar, and an outdoor area if you're willing to brave the GA heat. I've frequented a few of times and have enjoyed their fried mushrooms, chicken piccata, club sandwich with fries, and salmon Caesar salad. They definitely have something for everyone on the menu. But my favorite way to enjoy Houlihan's is just sitting at the bar enjoying a drink and chatting. KayK is an amazing bartender who I can always trust to give me a delicious drink that packs a punch but hides the alcohol well. My favorite is definitely a hibiscus tea cocktail with gin and sour- so refreshing! So make sure you stop by the bar during your stay and enjoy yourself! read more

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I have NEVER left a bad review. This negative review is in NO way a reflection toward the staff, but the corporation. Staff has been working hard all night!. They are short staffed!. The sweet girl serving the bar area was literally taking care of 25 people on her own. I waited one hour and 10 min and still had not placed my food order. The full dining area was staffed with 2 waitresses. The ladies apologized repeatedly. The staff's hourly rate is less then $3 an hour!! They are dependent upon tips to generate income. Tips??? Patrons are so angry due to the poor service (due to under staffing) they don't leave tips!! Houlihan's is located within the Marriott. Even the room service is poor. I've called multiple times with no answer. This reflects poorly on the Marriott as well, which is unfortunate. This particular Marriott is an incredible hotel. I don't want to discourage people from going to Houlihan's in Columbus GA,. It's a great restaurant with amazing staff. I'm hoping by leaving a negative review,upper management and/or the corporation will make changes for a better work environment and compensation for their employees and a better dining experience for customers. read more

Inside the Marriott in Columbus GA. Had the impossible burger in a lettuce wrap, no bun, with asparagus, no fries! Hot warmer with lemon and mint in a tea cup. read more

The hours on the website state "open until 11" Arrived at 9:15 to find out that the kitchen closes at 9pm. Information that should have been clearly stated with the posted hours. read more

My first time there, but the second for everyone else in my party of 5. The ambiance was acceptable. The waitstaff was deferential, polite, and very apologetic. The food we ended up getting was absolutely great. The problems - to say that the service was extremely slow does a disservice to restaurants with slow service. Other tables received and ate both their appetizers and entrees by the time we received our appetizers. They ran out of several items (at least 4 I can think of), including one appetizer and a staple entree for vegetarians, but apparently didn't figure that out when the orders were submitted, but much later, causing long delays. More than 2 hours for 2 courses, much of which went home in boxes, because how long can you wait, even when the food is spectacular? read more

No wonder there were two people dining here at 6pm. They don't have a bartender. Just close. Marriott should kick you out.

BLUF*: Houlihan's has all the potential in the world if they can figure out staffing and kitchen issues. Fun place to come grab some drinks but I would pass on the food. FOOD: Okay at best. They need a new chef, work on timing, and consolidate their menu to a few items they are good at. I purchased the Caesar, chicken tortilla soup, and the spicy chicken and avocado egg rolls. I'll start with the good, the Caesar was a large portion, the dressing was delicious, and it was fresh. From there it got worse, the chicken tortilla soup was terrible. It tasted like they poured an entire bottle of salt into just my cup of soup. It also seemed like I got the bottom of the pot with all the overcooked left overs. I had maybe three bites and pushed the rest away. The egg rolls were extremely deep fried so the outside wrap was like a chip. This caused the chicken to be dried out and over cooked. Spicy? It didn't even have flavor. If anything it was kind of sweet from the avocado. Very disappointed. Let's talk about the kitchen now. My salad came out in about 30 seconds and then awkwardly waited for another 20 minutes for my soup. Just terrible back of the house situational awareness and planning. DRINKS: The bar tender (Kristen) was a sweetheart. She was extremely busy and overworked (COVID staffing strikes again), but always maintained attention on us and made sure she was checking in. I had simple Hendricks and Soda in a tall glass. I prefer spirit forward and she did not disappoint, the cocktail was well poured and delicious. Houlihan's has a decent tap list but a wide choice in spirits. AMBIANCE: can we talk about the same song on repeat? I feel like I'm back working retail having to listen to the same sound track over and over again. The interior is industrial and inviting. It's a large space but rather empty. I think their bad food and lack of servers is hurting their attendance. With that said, we enjoyed the relaxing vibe and the bartenders kept things fun and upbeat. They do have Happy Hour! SERVICE: for the large restaurant, they had a bar tender that was also providing table service. What the heck? They have a very large bar yet only one bar tender. What the heck again? Despite that, Kristen was awesome and provided the best service she could given the situation. When you arrive there may or may not be a hostess. It might be easier to just walk to the bar and ask for help. The service at the bar definitely saved this restaurant from getting 1-2 stars. *BLUF (military acronym): bottom line up front read more

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Your manager was rude. Your staff member Kayla was also a terrible liar. This is the second time we have ordered via your online site at 5:30pm it stated the food would be ready at 6:22pm. We called because of the disaster that occurred the last time. I spoke with Kayla at 6:32pm and it was obvious our order was not even acknowledged. She then she'd get right back with us. I waited 15 minutes before I called back and when I called back at 6:51pm she said our order was being made and it could take 30+ more minutes. We waited and arrived at 7:28pm. The manager on duty asked if I was there for pick up. I said yes. I gave him my name and he said, " what did you order". I told him we ordered four burgers. His response was I know that order. Then I proceeded to tell him we've waited nearing two hours for our food. His ridiculously obnoxious response was, " well, everyone's been waiting two hours for their food". Let me preface this with when I arrived majority of the customers were drinking at the bar. Your dining area had many open tables and let's not go with the "it's due to COVID" response. When a customer orders food it should 1) be on time 2) hot when picked up 3) complete and presentable All three criteria's were not met. 1) I WAITED TWO HOURS FOR FOOD 2) OUR FOOD WAS LUKE WARM AT BEST 3) OUR FOOD WAS INCOMPLETE (missing sides), inadequate portions (four small pieces of lettuce and an over abundance of fried noodle), burgers and chicken were flash cooked (cooked fast) and EVERYTHING TASTED HORRIBLY. It's Mother's Day and we spent roughly $100 to feed my family (6) at a proper dinner time and what we experienced with service, management and food was disgusting and down right lazy! There's photographic proof of missing and poorly prepped food. I gave this restaurant a second chance, but it was a big mistake. Will be speaking to higher soon! read more

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We came here for drinks on a Saturday afternoon. The place was super busy with hotel guests, wedding parties, and military ball guests. Our bartender was friendly and served us as quickly as he could have. The bar area could have been cleaner but it was busy. read more

Good food good service! Would recommend for anyone. We were in and out fast and was greeted at the start. 5 stars

The food was just okay. I had spinach dip as an appetizer. It had a bit of a strange taste, not horrible but wouldn't order again. I also had an Impossible burger and fries, nothing to rave about either. The host that seated us had zero personality. Our waitress was terrible, it appeared she doesn't have the ability to focus or multitask. We only had a party of 5, but she would only take 1 or 2 orders at a time then walk off. There was a delay in receiving our drink orders, which I truly believe is because she did not put the order in! She kept saying she has no control over the bar, which by the way was NOT busy. Not once did we see her walk over to check the status of the drinks, which most competent servers would have done. She also brought one of the wrong drinks then got snippy when advised as if it was an inconvenience to her. The waitress brought our checks and only had two pens, but then actually came back and said she needed one back. It appeared she gave it to another table. This is before everyone could even sign. I don't know if she was having a bad night or maybe she was new. Regardless, she sucked and it made us wish we had gone with one of the other suggested restaurants on our first time in Columbus! *I can't figure our how to respond to the comment from the restaurant. I visited the location on Front Street that's connected to the Marriott hotel. I'm not familiar with the area so I'm not sure what area that's considered. Thanks for reaching out however, I am not from the Columbus area. read more

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I went to lunch today and Ms. Alice was our hostess. She made the experience comfortable. They were short-staffed and she waited on her. She made sure we got our drinks and orders, she even made sure we were cashed out. Ms. Alice kept coming over and checking on us even though she was the hostess. I had an excellent experience and the food was delicious. read more

Fantastic food, fantastic vibe, fantastic people!! My favorite place in Columbus!!! Here for work once a month as a business woman always feel Welcome From The staff. They and the food are so good! read more

They tried to seat us without skipping a booth for distancing but they are wearing masks. Staff was friendly and attentive. Lettuce wraps were good, chicken tenders good and chop chop salad was good. Tables need refinishing. We had a free birthday meal but otherwise wouldn't choose this restaurant with so many better options close by. read more

DISGUSTING! As guests of the Marriott, we decided to stop by this restaurant located on the premises. We walked in and could not even process what we were seeing. -EVERYONE in the place was wasted and extremely over served...including the bartender. -Intoxicated guests were walking behind the bar taking selfies. -Clean and Dirty barware was mixed in together at the service areas. -Dirty dishes were strewn all over the top bar and nothing was ever cleared. -There were periods of time where the bar was left completely unattended so that the bartender could step outside to smoke. -Shots were being frequently fed to guests whom were swaying and could barely stand. -Guests were fondling each other and making out at the bar while eating previous diners' left over food (as stated above, nothing was ever cleared.) Overall, this restaurant is a poor example of this brand and tarnished our overall impression of the hotel. I'll be shocked if this establishment lasts. read more

I went here on 5/17/2021 , we waited 30minutes for our lunch -which we accepted . I ordered fish tacos which it came out with 2 small tacos . The first taco tasted ok the second tasted rotten , t stunk so bad my family could smell garbage rot from it .they feed me rotten fish !!!!. Which a restaurant should never do . I was sick for 2 days . No manger came out -waitress took taco off bill , I emailed & called the corporate office. No response so I'm leaving this review.. This is the worst dining experience of my life .the salad was good , my husband said his sandwich was not good & not worth the price read more

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Came in for breakfast. Staff was very friendly. Food was typical hotel fare with a few unique options (chicken sausage biscuits). The worst part was finding a German roach scurrying on the table after coming out of the folded napkin we were given. read more

Our waitress Raven suggested we try the Chicken Parmigiana and the Stuffed Chicken. Both were delicious and we would definitely suggest you try both dishes. But we couldn't finish off the evening without giving the Creme Brûlée a try and it was amazing. Great service by Raven and the Chefs were spot on. read more

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My husband and I went there today for brunch and it was awful. We ordered the biscuit balls for appetizers and although the citrus butter and berry compote was delicious, the biscuit balls themselves were undercooked in the center. It tasted like wet flour. For our entre we both ordered the chicken chilaguila. It was described as a crispy tortilla with a red chilli sauce topped with a sunny side up egg with chicken and cojita cheese. When we received our entre it was cold, there was barely any chicken on the plate (if I had to guess, a quarter of a breast) and the tortillas chips were soggy. They dredged each chip in the red chilli sauce and because it got to us cold it was mush. Basically what we got was a deconstructed red enchilada with an egg on top. And they forgot the cojita cheese. The flavors were there but it was poorly executed. On the bright side, the service was great. Our server was friendly and attentive. When I told her the plate was missing the cheese she had to double check the menu to make sure it was supposed to be included but then she went and got if for us right away. The frustrating part is that we got there at 11:30am and the place only had maybe 4 other booked tables. Whoever was running the kitchen did an awful job. Atmosphere is nice though and the location can't be beat. read more

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