We just discovered a little piece of Charleston in here in Columbus! If you're in the mood for some amazing southern cuisine, look no further. Our wonderful server, Derek, made sure we experienced some of the best they had to offer. This included a delicious ribeye with some heavenly maple butter with the most delicious cheesy grits I've ever had, fried chicken with some crispy Brussels and a derby pie that will cause you to return again and again. Definitely giving this very cute restaurant my highest recommendation. We'll be back! read more

Subourbon - Best ever derby pie! - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We stopped in last Friday and were able to grab a few bar seats for our first visit. Absolutely in credible Happy Hour deals! My husband I shared the cornbread skillet and pork belly to start. I got the chicken dinner, it was very good, but the mash potatoes were too smooth for my liking (I know I'm the weird one in that), my husband got the short rib melt and enjoyed it. We both got whiskey cocktails, my chai old fashioned was very good but could've used more chai flavor. Our only complaint is the crème brûlée we got for dessert was spilt. Overall great experience and will be back for happy hour! read more

The ONLY reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I got my food to go. I didn't have the entire restaurant experience. That being said...the interaction I did have with the staff was very pleasant. I got the bbq shrimp appetizer- which was the closest to NOLA as you can get. Delicious!! The country fried chicken was spectacular. Even as take out! All of it was better than I expected! So glad I finally gave it a try. Will definitely be back! read more

The service is terrific, the servers are wonderful and the food is exceptional. I love this place.

Great food! Helpful servers and the space is cool-- prices reasonable for the quality and the drinks are wonderful

I hesitate to review this place because i don't want it to be any harder to get into, but it's just amazing . The drink and food menus are always changing and nothing is ever bad. I cannot say enough how impressed I am with the chef and the food that comes out of that kitchen . However , the star of the show may just be the wait staff (bartenders/ hostess included ). Everyone is so knowledgeable and you can tell this place is ran so smoothly . Props to the whole staff . Subourbon never fails to highly satisfy . read more

First of all, we felt well cared for. I'd called ahead and upon arrival found our table already set up for our party with water & table wear, including cups for the kids. We had the honey butter fried chicken. They allowed one of our party to change his side dish and he loved the grits. We had cornbread, deviled eggs, and hush puppies to start, one in our party had She Crab soup. The soup was great, but rich so the "cup" was more than enough (it was a bowl). The cornbread was outstanding, jalapeño was very subtle. Our little one had grilled cheese, which looked perfectly done. Side note, restrooms are small so a diaper change had to be done out in the car. read more

Had a wonderful dinner at Subourbon! Service was perfect. No issues. Great drink list. Great southern food. Started with the catfish and okra, fried green tomatoes and pigs in a blanket. All just perfect. Favorite was maybe the fried green tomatoes. Next we had the roasted Caeser. The dressing blew my mind. They split it for us which was nice. Next we had the rib-eye, gumbo, and chicken fried steak. I had the steak and it was spot on. Perfect seasoning. The gumbo was a decent portion. We had the derby pie and cobbler for dessert. Again really good. All portions were sensible which I appreciate. Highly recommend! read more

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Enjoyed a great dinner last night. The cornbread appetizer was delicious. It had a little bit of jalapeño but not too spicy. Our entries were cooked perfectly and the food arrived on time. If you don't want anything too spicy they will modify your order. read more

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We live in the neighborhood, but haven't gone because one of our neighbors said it was a little pricey. The bourbon is a little pricey, but happy hour is amazing! The service was great. The food was delicious. We will totally be back!! read more

Tried the hot chicken sandwich with crispy Brussels sprouts. Absolutely delicious! The service was great, friendly and attentive. read more

Subourbon - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I thought for sure I'd left a review for this place, but maybe I was in a food coma. It's challenging to find good, lowcountry cooking in Columbus, OH. I've been impressed by few places. But Subourbon might be the best: authentic, with well-executed food and friendly, efficient service. There were four of us, so we had a lil bit of everything--the cornbread appetizer, pigs-in-a-blanket (these are NOT the PIAB your mom made), hot chicken sandwich, seafood gumbo--all of it was tasty and priced fairly. I can't wait to go back for fried green tomatoes. read more

I reached out via email to see if Subourbon could accommodate a 20 person party. The manager emailed me right away that they could and made sure to provide specifics around what that would look like (patio seating in the winter ensuring that the space would be warm but that others will be seated in the same room). She also clarified that we could do separate checks. I first want to say that I called around to probably 20 restaurants and most either could not accommodate large parties or would either require a fee, a minimum spend, 1 check, etc. Subourbon was flexible to our needs. I showed up the week of the reservation and the manager was so welcoming to show me the space, let me take pictures and ask questions (since it was for a surprise birthday dinner). On the day of the dinner, we stayed warm, the space was super cute and EVERYTHING about the food/drinks were amazing. Our waiter Mike was awesome, super accommodating, knowledgeable and engaged with us. The timing of our dinner was perfect. Checks were accurate. I have a hard time finding good service when I go to dinner with my family of four. This experience was next to perfect (and if something wasn't, Mike was on it) for a large party of 20. The manager also came to say hi too! I HIGHLY recommend subourbon and so happy to see such a well managed establishment. Thank you! read more

I've had two experiences here and after tasting the green tomato sandwich on my first visit, I couldn't wait to go back. At its best, it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Unfortunately, my second visit left much to be desired. The sandwich I thought was so incredible had been over seasoned and was so spicy it was actually inedible. My sil ordered the redfish and hers was the same. Conversely, the cornbread had absolutely zero flavor. The bar area where we were seated was sweltering hot and the service was friendly, but negligent. Positives, they have a great bourbon selection, and the key lime pie was delicious. It has the potential for greatness but I likely won't be back to find out. read more

We tried the gumbo, catfish, corn chowder, grilled romaine..so far, everything was amazing! read more

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Excellent food with the chef's twist on southern style cooking. An awesome bourbon menu and intimate dining venue. A "must go" every time I'm in Columbus. read more

Excellent drinks with a vast whisky and bourbon selection. The pork shank fell off the bone and was out of this world delicious. This chef knows what he's doing. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Such a great spot in the Linworth neighborhood. We will be back and would definitely recommend! read more

Food was great, service was better! Would recommend 100%! Bourbon selection not bad either lol

Definitely my new favorite place! Everything was delicious. Service was fabulous. Great drinks. The hot chicken sandwich is superior to the other hot chicken sandwiches in Columbus. They had derby pie as a special--it was perfect! read more

Run don't walk to try this new restaurant in Linworth. Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here tonight. Catfish bites and okra was a great starter with our bourbon cocktails. Dinners were shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and a hot chicken sandwich. Empty plates all around with the shrimp and grits maybe the best I have ever had! Derby pie and cobbler finished off the meals. Great service and even better food. Go before it gets so crowded you can't get in!! read more

When my friend asked me if I'd like to check out Subourbon I immediately agreed to go due to the fact they have bourbon in their name. They did not disappoint. They had a good bourbon selection and delicious cocktails. For an appetizer we shared an order of the fried green tomatoes. They were beautifully plated and tasted outstanding! I would highly recommend ordering them. For a main dish I had the hot chicken sandwich. It was good, but I thought it needed more of the toppings. Perhaps the chicken was too thick and therefore overshadowed the toppings. I would still try it again. The restaurant itself had a nice vibe too it. We sat in the four seasons room which was a nice sized enclosed patio area. I'm curious to see how well it is heated in the winter. I'd say my only complaint about Subourbon is almost everything on the menu seemed a little pricey. Overall a good experience and I look forward to trying more of their food (and of course bourbon) offerings. read more

Had a great meal here with family and friends! Great cocktail menu! Fun little place right off of 161

First time here and gotta say, the absolute best blackened catfish étouffé north of New Orleans!! Also, the service was amazing!

We made an 8:30 reservation for Subourbon on a Saturday night (fyi, the website says they are only open til 9pm but you can be seated up til 9pm), arrived and were quickly seated in the four seasons patio. I had already checked the menu out (I feel it's on the smaller side? maybe 6 starters, 4 sandwiches, 4 entrees; not a to explore but there are options) and we ordered. I started the the Hot Lips cocktail (a proper, spicy marg) and my wife went with a strawberry infused vodka cocktail. We ordered fried green tomatoes for a starter, the chicken fried chicken for me and a side caesar and a side of grits. High marks go to our waiter who had good intel and opinions on all of the food we asked about (ie he said the burger was a little too sweet for him with the candied bacon + honey carmelized onions) and was eager to ask the chef any questions we had or follow up on things he wasn't certain on (ie the grits tasted spicy and sweet and we found out the sweetness was due to the sweet corn coming fresh from the farm, shucked and dried onsite for prep). Ultimately all of the food was really good but the price tag was waaay more than we normally spend to go out on date night, probably at least double, ringing in at $120 incl a good tip for our smart waiter. YES, we got cocktails ($13 a piece!) and we got a starter ($18 for four fried green tomatoes!) but only one of us got an entree ($22 for chicken fried chicken). And we did take a CUP of Gumbo home ($13!?) And yes, after seeing a pic of their Derby Pie we felt compelled to try it (it was kind of a mash up of a chocolate chip cookie brownie and pecan pie but was more the former so was a bit dry and crumbly and I'd pass on it again). So yeah, we definitely hit all the bases on the menu but really, I feel the bill should have topped out around $75. Or at least for our date nights, until their prices come down, sadly Subourbon is going to be a once or twice a year meal for us. read more

We LOVE this place! The food is excellent, the service is impeccable, and the drinks are ON POINT. Everything here is made in-house and from scratch (except the ice cream for desserts so I'm told). They also source produce from local farmers and the menu is always fresh. Highly, highly, highly recommend! And the kids' menus are fantastic. My kids love this place and ask to go frequently. Go there! You won't be disappointed. read more

I had the fried chicken and it was delish! The mashed potatoes weren't bad. The mac n cheese was good too. The pork chops were amazing.

Both the drinks (Vieux Carre; Sazerac, etc) as well as the food (seafood gumbo; fried chicken and grits) are New Orleans/Cajun inspired The noise level was good. You could actually hear yourself talk, unlike some other establishments I had the chicken sandwich and it was very moist The wedge salad was only so-so, mostly cuz of the dressing It's also next to a few other bars/restaurants so once you're done here you can just walk down the street for some drinks or music etc. read more

Amazing everything always !!! Soooo good ! They have an extensive drink menu and unusual fresh food menu choices . The service is 100%. Love Suburban . read more

First time at Subourbon last night and we had an amazing experience! There was a mix up with our reservation and they were so helpful and accommodating. The service was amazing and the food and drinks were absolutely delicious. We truly enjoyed the fish and chips app, country fried chicken, Mac n cheese, and hot chicken sandwich. We can't wait to go back! read more

Great flavor combinations, fresh food. Menu is a bit limited but the options they have are of high quality

Good time with our extended family, everyone had something different and it was all really good. Personal attention to everyone.

I saw great reviews for this place and had to try. We had the gumbo and the cornbread first. Both were amazing. The gumbo was very flavorful with lots of meat that was all super tender and just the right amount of heat. The cornbread was very delicate with a perfect amount of sweetness. These two things were really enough food for two but we had to get dinner and dessert too. I had the short rib melt. It's was good but part of the reason I ordered it was because it also had papadew peppers and onions on it. I saw a few flecks of the pepper and only had one bite of onions. It was tender and had good flavor though. Very large portion. I got greens on the side and they were cooked perfectly and had a good amount of tang. I was super stuffed but had to order salted Carmel creme brûlée. Who could pass that up. Best crème brûlée I've ever had. Dense Carmel flavor and extra smooth texture. I could eat that every day. Will definitely be back read more

Great happy hour! Food was amazing! Very cozy place. We tried a few different things and everything was great. Cocktails were great too!

I stopped in tonight while I'm in town for work. I had a couple of cocktails at the bar and ordered some food to go. After eating at some other places I didn't enjoy this week, I'm so happy that this was where I ended up tonight! Andre was FANTASTIC!!! He recommended a mulled wine to drink and it was delicious. The perfect fall/winter drink. I ordered the bbq shrimp and Mac n cheese to go and I was very happy with both dishes. This place has a great, intimate vibe. It's classy, but not pretentious. Fun, but not super loud. The service was impeccable. I really can't say enough good things about Andre. He's so friendly, very professional, pours a great drink, and seems genuinely happy to be there. The food and drink were on point but Andre really made the experience for me. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

I almost gave this place 3 stars.... only because the Hot Chicken sandwich was as bland as it gets. It was darn right disappointing. That being said, this place also deserved a 5 star rating for everything else... the Shrimp and Grits had great flavor, perfect amount of heat. The Pork Belly Burnt Ends were delightful. The sauce that accompanied them was amaze balls. The presentation with every dish was top notch. The waitress was pleasant and the water refills were aplenty. Good vibes overall here. But again, that sandwich that i had was as lackluster as it can be... and it was my waitress's recommendation. I just cant get over it. read more

Willing to give it another shot if they fix the air conditioning. Sweltering at the bar. Even the beer on tap wasn't that cold. Food was good, not great -- probably would have liked it better if I wasn't pouring sweat. No one seemed to address it which was odd. read more

Excellent place for a cocktail and great pour selection however the food was a little lacking for the price. Service was spot on and love the feel of the restaurant as a whole. read more

Gosh I wanted to love this place. I was born and raised in Arkansas so I have a good understanding of what southern food is, and maybe we just visited during and off night but this wasn't it. For one, we had to ask for salt. Even my British husband, (insert joke here about how Brits don't season their food) thought the food needed more seasoning. We got the catfish and okra, burnt ends, corn chowder, bourbon burger, and their derby pie, plus two beers. They brought a different beer out than what my husband ordered, which was fine TBH because they were busy. We didn't say anything but the waitress was great because she realized it all on her own. Then came the okra and catfish. Listen. Y'all. I LIVE for okra and catfish. When I saw this restaurant was opening like 5 min from my house and it had my FAVORITE southern dishes combined into one appetizer, I told my husband to be ready to be a catfish widow. I was SO supremely disappointed unfortunately. The catfish had no seasoning whatsoever in the batter, but the batter was nice and coated well, and super crispy while moist. The okra was also cooked perfectly, but again - we had to ask for salt which felt like sacrilege. My clam chowder was really great. Loved it and will definitely order again if we go back. My husbands burger was a burger, nothing crazy. The derby pie was delicious - a little different than the derby pie than I grew up eating in Arkansas, but made sense when I considered it was probably a kentucky derby pie. It was super decadent and I almost stabbed my husband when he tried to eat the last piece. All in all I WANT this place to succeed! I need regular catfish and okra in my life. I'll stop back in and see if the seasoning situation is any better and if it is, I'll adjust my review. read more

Our group of 4 had a lovely time and enjoyed everything we ordered! The drinks were great and pork belly burnt ends a standout. Admittedly, it is hot in the building. read more

Really enjoyed our first visit here. Great cocktails. Had a cup of seafood gumbo to share as an appetizer- amazing. My wife had the hot spicy chicken sandwich and I had the country fried chicken. Both were very delicious. Definitely plan on coming here again. read more