Netta's Southern Flava

We decided to stop in for a Sunday lunch at one of our favorite places. After looking at the menu I…read moredecided to go with the hamburger steak and mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, macaroni and cheese with a piece of cornbread. To drink I grabbed a sweet tea. My selection was absolutely delicious. My better half ordered the baked chicken, peas and dressing along with cornbread. She shared hers was delicious as well. The service we received made you feel like you were at home. The ambiance is family friendly. We recommend you stop in and give them a try if you haven't already.

Wonderful food here, ladies were super nice. I would eat here every time I was in town…read more Got the meat and 3, fried chicken, mac amd cheese, mashed potatoes, collared turnips?, jalapeño cornbread. Everything was fantastic, delicious, unsweetened tea, just great. I just wish I had a metal fork and knife.

Meat with Two Sides

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Hamburger steak and mashed potatoes with gravy. Macaroni and cheese, peas and cornbread.

11th and Bay Southern Table

4.4(568 reviews)

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Best place to unwind with your girls. Good food good friends make the perfect end to a crazy week.read more

food amazing wait time not to bad…read morewaitress was amazing inside was really pretty best cheesecake I've ever tasted 100% recommend

Main Dining Room

Beef ragu

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Ed's Southern Cooking

3.3(57 reviews)

4.0 mi

On point for Lunch; great food and environment!…read more The service was welcoming and pleasant. Definitely coming back.

People are very friendly. I went there because I wanted to try to pigs feet, but they did not have…read moreit that day.

Sign advertising to-go orders but called and they said they don't take to-go orders.

Fried Chicken and ribs

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Wicked Hen Restaurant

4.0(228 reviews)

4.9 mi

I love me a good brunch and baby this brunch was good. Great service and great food…read more I had the chicken and waffles for breakfast and it was perfect. Firm waffle, crunchy chicken. Definitely will be back

Stopped in here for an early dinner & was so so glad we did! The Rainbow Trout was delicious, great…read morerecommendation by our server Tim. They had a specials menu that we tried the pimento cheese dip off of - destroyed that dip & the crackers were so good!!

Upstairs area at Wicked Hen

Chocolate buttermilk cake. Very good.

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Filet and purple potatoes

The Front Porch

4.6(20 reviews)

24.8 mi

Anita the owner is what you would want a owner to be. She loves what she has and it shows…read more Service: 5*(Kim was great) Hamburger steak:5* Home fries 5* Tea:5* Blacken chicken tenders:5* Green beans:3* little different flavor Fried okra :5* Cornbread:5* Homemade ranch dressing:5*+ We WILL be back

Just so happened to be driving by this place and in need of dinner so decided to give it a try…read more Upon walking in was greeted and seated immediately. This place has a cool old time feel with wood floors and such. The staff were all very friendly and you could see a lot of people here knew each other. The menu is very simple but with some great classics. I got the country fried steak which came with two sides. I opted for the mashed potatoes and green beans. It also came with a slice of cornbread or Texas toast. I went with the corn bread. The country fried steak was delicious. Cooked perfectly. Nice and crispy and not greasy tasting. The mashed potatoes and gravy were also very good. The green beans surprised me. They were seasoned in something couldn't tell but they were fantastic. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the cornbread. It was not typical cornbread and wasn't a fan. Other than that it was a great meal and I highly recommend.

Chicken Livers ,Collards, Smashed Taters & Corn bread

Meatloaf

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Hamburger steak

Lily B Rose

4.7(19 reviews)

5.6 mi

This place right here!!!!! Have you ever had something so good you literally wanted to slap yo…read moremomma??? well, thank GOD my momma wasn't with me that day! lol This place is definitely a hidden gem, I've passed by it so many times and I'm kicking myself for it. The restaurant is really small and has limited parking, most people park across the street. Now before I get started I'm just gonna tell you, get there early! I mean as soon as they open because they sell out quick... I mean with food that good its quite understandable. Also, food is cooked fresh, so prepare to wait a little bit but trust me its worth it... and the portions they give you are so generous. When I go I normally get baked chicken, stuffing, mac and cheese, and collard greens. The baked chicken is beyondddddd moist, juicy and flavorful. The mac and cheese made me wanna go back to the kitchen and see if my grandma was working there... the collard greens were cooked just right! and the stuffing made me feel like I was having Thanksgiving dinner. This is by far is some of the best soul food I've ever had. Now if you'll excuse I'm on my way there now before they sell out.

Delicious Southern Soul Food & the best Cakes in the area! The Customer Service is always on point!read more

Plain ole good food no frills!

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The Flying Biscuit Cafe

3.5(80 reviews)

5.1 mi

Always a good time at the Flying Biscuit! The food is consistently good, the prices are amazing,…read moreand the service was great! This particular location had a cozy, lived-in feel, although I think a little extra attention to tidiness would make the experience even better. Other than that, we really enjoyed ourselves and had another great meal. Overall, Flying Biscuit is still a favorite when you're looking for good food, great prices, and friendly service!

While visiting my grandson, who just completed basic training, I found The Flying Biscuit Cafe on…read moreGoogle. So, my hope was that the restaurant would live up to their ratings. We arrived early and were waiting for the rest of party. I was impressed by the vibe when we walked in. Then Jennifer took time to say hi, get us a few drinks, and make recommendations on what to eat. The Hangover Hash was outstanding! So much so, we returned two days later and ordered the same dish. Highly recommended. Big shoutout to Jennifer for making us feel welcome and helping us make some excellent choices.

Breakfast with my sister!

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

2.7(314 reviews)

0.4 mi

It (the food) was good! The spot was nice the vibe was cool.... Fried fish with shrimp is what I…read morehad....could've e been seasoned a little better. Nothing little cocktail sauce and tartar sauce to remedy it up. The red beans were delish! Our server (pretty African American woman with gold and black locks) was outstanding.!!! So attentive and knowledgeable. We (my husband and I) were visiting Alabama with friends-this was our first time...glad we came

I come here every once in a while and the food is always good. This time I say at the bar and there…read morewas no wait. The customer service was amazing and it took less than 10 minutes to receive my food. My margarita was delicious and I have no complaints!

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

The Farm House Restaurant & Gifts

3.1(14 reviews)

12.7 mi

Once you visit The Farm House, you'll know why their website address is www.ilovethefarmhouse.com…read more The establishment has a quaint gift shop, a garden with outdoor items for purchase, a superb restaurant, and special events, such as the hayrides and a pumpkin patch I participated in this past Saturday. Make sure to check out their special events page on their website for other events they have around the holidays. One thing you'll notice about this place - it's family owned and operated...even the grandkids help out. It's refreshing to see a family working together so well and doing a great job at keeping the customers happy. The restaurant has a fairly simple menu featuring southern specialties, such as chicken and dumplings, chicken pot pie and several homestyle vegetables. When you walk into the house, you weave through the gift shop to get into line to order your food. They offer a few options, but the main one is the lunch plate where you choose a meat and 2 vegetables. I, however, especially enjoy getting a vegetable plate - you can choose either 3 or 4 vegetables off the menu. Some might be concerned they'd be getting too healthy a meal by ordering a vegetable plate, but I assure you, with options like candied yams (not to be missed!), macaroni and cheese, and squash casserole you're sure to have a good balance of healthy, flavorful and filling. Don't forget - make sure to order cake! I'm not sure who makes them, but whoever they are, they're amazing. Even if you know you'll be full after your lunch, the cakes sell out pretty well, so you'll want to order your cake when you order your lunch and pick it up from whoever is dishing it out at the counter BEFORE you even find a table to sit at. They always have pieces of foil to cover your cake in case you can't eat it, but you definitely won't be sorry you ordered it.

The restaurant is very rustic and feels like you're having dinner at grandmas house which was nice…read more Service was great; however, the food was not. We were not impressed with it at all. The corn bread was over cooked to the point it was burned, their Mac and cheese was flavorless, and mashed potatoes lacked seasoning. On the plus side which is why I am giving this two starts it's ranch chicken and side salad we're pretty good.

Yummy assortment of foods from the buffet!

Calypso pie!! Coffee ice cream on an Oreo crust. So good!

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Fried Chicken, Turkey & Dressing, Cream Corn, and Green Beans.

The Animal Farm

4.7(204 reviews)

5.3 mi

Run, don't walk, to The Animal Farm in Columbus. I've had burgers across the country and this one…read moreearns a spot at the top -- juicy, perfectly cooked, everything a great burger should be. If you're anywhere near downtown Columbus, this needs to be your stop. The Old Fashioned was beautifully balanced, garnished with a gorgeous orange peel, and at $10 it's an absolute steal -- honestly, they could charge more and it'd still be worth it. My wife is vegetarian and had the pasta, which she loved just as much -- great sauce, feta, sunflower seeds for crunch. This place genuinely has something for everyone, carnivore or not. Add in a waiter who was on point the whole meal and that down-home Southern ambiance (exposed brick, string lights, the whole vibe), and you've got a restaurant that nails food, drinks, and atmosphere all at once. If you're looking for where to eat in Columbus, don't even think twice -- this is it.

Delicious! I was a…read morelittle thrown by the abrupt greeting of "do you have a reservation" immediately upon entering - sorry, don't live here, didn't know I needed one, I see loads of seats? But, other than that our actual wait person was awesome and the food top notch! The hot pimento crab dip is to die for and the Harlot Burger was a definite winner. We also very much enjoyed the banana pudding. Charming place, friendly service and great food...just wish the greeting was a bit more welcoming, still a 5 star experience.

Redfish. A light combo with a hint of pepper, cream sauce. Very yum.

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Banana Pudding

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Jack K.

8 months ago

I normally do not write reviews (love Yelp though!) but I wanted to share my experience with the amazing folks at Netta's Southern Flava. I showed up to this great local restaurant about 15 minutes after close after close accidentally during a recent road trip, thinking that they were still open. The folks at Netta's were about to lock the doors as I walked up, but they were incredibly kind and welcoming and ultimately decided they were willing to serve me after close even though they had no obligation to do so. They went above and beyond in packaging up what they had left for an excellent to-go order: smoked chicken, green beans, corn casserole, black-eyed peas, two rolls, and a sweet tea. All of the food was great, especially the corn casserole, which was a special highlight. I was honored to meet the owner, Ms. Netta, and some of her family during my visit, and they were incredibly kind and friendly folks. I really do feel they exemplified some of the best customer service and hospitality that I have ever experienced. I love supporting local businesses, and Netta's is definitely a gem. If you're ever in Columbus, make sure to pay them a visit and treat yourself to some fantastic and authentic Southern cuisine. Thank you all for an incredible experience! read more

Jonas B.

10 years ago

Never have I had better service than at Netta's. The staff is friendly and very professional. The owner came our and greeted us after we had our meals. I would recommend this place to all my friends and family and we will be going back. read more

Paul J.

8 years ago

Tasty down home cooking - good fried chicken and a very friendly staff. Our second visit and it's been good both times.

Edward F.

10 years ago

First time visit here but Good service good food and nice peoples. I will definitely go back

GA F.

6 years ago

Wanted some southern cooking and stopped in. It was just so so, and probably won't go back.

Liz E.

10 years ago

Great fried chicken! The people working there were so so nice. We will definitely go back!

Pris F.

2 years ago

This restaurant parking lot is consistently crowded from early in the morning until around

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