Stopped in for lunch on a recent roadtrip and had a great meal! We were greeted warmly and seated promptly even though it was busy. Our waitress was super friendly and all the ball getting us water and drinks super fast and checking in all through the meal. We had the chicken and waffles - YUM! and the philly cheesesteak - teen approved - filling and delicious, sweet tea and lemonade. Charming rustic atmosphere, great service and great food! read more

An old warehouse building restored as a restaurant in downtown Columbus, with a cool modern vibe. Yummy range of meat and threes, burgers, sandwiches; everything homemade, which isn't easy to find these days. And the servers are happy and friendly, who want you to enjoy your time at the Black Cow. Refills? No problem! read more

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We went on a weekday at 1:00 for a late lunch with 6 family members after a family funeral at Fort Mitchell. We had a 45-minute wait for an inside table. We were seated in the booth next to the entrance. By that time there were many empty tables and lunch service was winding down. The bar remained full of what seemed to be regulars, based on interactions with staff. Despite groups of servers busing tables (4 servers and a hostess bussing a 2-top in front of us) and constantly walking by it was over 15 min before a server approached us. With the claim of "best burger in the south" we ordered 5 burgers and 1 hamburger steak. It took 40 min to receive our food. The crinkle-cut fries were very good. The burgers were large. We ordered at least one of every burger on the menu and nine lives up to the designation of best burger in the South. Every burger was overcooked and the buns were large but dry and crumbling. You must ask for condiments to dress your own burgers. Pickles,lettuce and onions are on the side. Bacon was thick and cooked perfectly. The pimento cheese was plentiful. The hamburger steak was a slice of meatloaf with onions and gravy, "nothing special". After receiving our food we did not see our waiter again (refills, condiments, etc) until we asked for out check. We were unable to get water refills during our meal but to-go waters were offered with the check. There is outdoor seating with umbrellas. Several TVs throughout the establishment. The menu offered a good number of options. With a large number of high-top tables, large bar and multiple TVs thiabwas a more casual atmosphere read more

Overall the experience was extremely pleasant. We got there when it was packed and they said it was an hour wait, and it turned out to only be fifteen minutes. The drinks from the bar were really good. Our server was very attentive and always there when we needed him. The food was good and the pepper jelly was amazing. Only negatives were it was really tight inside and their waiting area is very small. Luckily they had a waiting area outside. The fried greenbeans really didn't have much flavor but it was only the thing lacking in flavor. read more

The Black Cow - Build your own burger - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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The best burger I've had in years! We went to Black Cow for dinner while attending a conference and someone in our group remembered this location and recommended. We tried the fried okra for a starter and the lobster tots were insane. Both were shareable, the lobster tots had 5 pieces. Several of us got the burgers and they were cooked perfectly with the best brioche bun. The food was amazing but even more impressive was their incredible waiters. Would highly recommend checking this place out. read more

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I really enjoyed the casual warmth with a touch of upscale. The staff were all friendly, the place seemed clean, and the food was pretty tasty. We were early birds so we didn't have to deal with a busy spot. The meatloaf sandwich was tasty but the Philly cheesesteak was definitely the winner! read more

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Yummy food & great drinks!!! Was busy + crowded on the Saturday we went but food was super quick and service was great :) read more

The Black Cow - Peach mule - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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10/10 ! What a wonderful menu! And service was just as great. This is a favorable spot for some local ambiance and flavor that even my harsh critic coworker enjoyed. Actually, all of our party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Fried green tomato tower with goat cheese, chicken & waffles, collard greens, meatloaf, catfish, grits, green breaks, alcoholic drinks...ALL WERE SUPERB. And portions were generous. Hats off to the chef and rest of the black cow team! read more

Thank you yelp for recommending The Black Cow. We got in late last night for my son's "Turning Green" ceremony and this popped up. We got there late and it was super busy. They did take our phone number down so we could sit in the car which was nice cause it was cold. We all three tried different things. One ordered the crab cakes with fries and mac-n-cheese, one ordered artichoke chicken with mac and I ordered the Steakhouse Burger with pineapple casserole. Let me start off by saying that I'm picky about my pineapple casserole. My Mom made that every holiday and it is the best accompaniment to ham or turkey, but, always great as a dessert. This pineapple casserole had cheese in it which I'm not a fan of. I still ate it though, I just prefer no cheese. The burger was really good. Everyone else enjoyed their food as well. Our server was great. He was rocking it all evening cause they were packed. Excellent service. read more

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Came here on a weekday afternoon. Got seated right away. Loved the food and the service. The price was just right. This was a pleasant surprise while visiting our son in Fort Benning. I will definitely be recommending this place. read more

In town to visit Fort Benning, and my husband asked asked 2 sergeants for a steakhouse recommendation. Without hesitation, they recommended The Black Cow. We went there thinking of ordering a burger or steak, but then decided on the meatloaf, which was a great decision. It was perfectly cooked. The sides of collard greens and mashed potatoes were delicious. The service and ambience were great, too! read more

The Black Cow - Meatloaf, collard greens and mashed potatoes - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Excellent service , nice comfy location in the heart of downtown Columbus. The front desk servers were friendly and accommodating. We had the coolest service. The food came out hot and delicious. Portions were good as well. read more

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Great place, don't order Ribeye. Terrible cut, overcooked and still had to pay for this but they discounted it a little. The salad had brown wilted bits so I got charged an up charge for it and didn't touch it. Probably won't go back but I see why it's popular. read more

The Black Cow - Side Salad - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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This is a cool restaurant and bar. Service is very friendly and helpful. Drinks are good. We started with the fried bacon. The crust was crispy and delicious. It could have been cooked longer for crispy bacon. Salad was ok. The meatloaf sliders were fantastic. The sauce and caramelized onions were amazing. They have a great selection of food. read more

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I stopped by to kill some time after running into the owner a week ago while out dining. She was such a sweetie so I just had to. What I didn't know is that they promote wine down Wednesdays. I tried the fried bacon and couldn't finish it. I packaged it up to take home and realized today that it can't be microwaved for too long (*sniffs lingering scent of burned deliciousness). I plan to return and will try an entree. There are several menu items I look forward to trying in the near future (on Wednesdays). read more

The Black Cow - Wine Down Wednesday : 1/2 off bottle of wine. Mark West Pinot Noir pictured - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Amazing place to eat! Great food and great service! Brittney was our server and she was super kind and hospitable! My wife got the sticky d burger and I got the grouper sandwich and both plates were great! The lobster bits were..... wow!! read more

This place was great. The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. I highly recommend the fried green tomatoes!

Amazing delicious food, Fantastic service from Pria at the bar. The place was like a barn style inside large and open with about 6 seats at the bar.. read more

The Black Cow - Chicken and Waffles - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Excellent food, but bathrooms need attention! We had a great family meal at the Black Cow! The food was absolutely excellent, and it is a rare win when both adults and all three of our kids completely enjoy their meals. The only downside was the restrooms. They really need a deep cleaning. If they can fix that, this place would be perfect. read more

I would give no stars if i could. Our waitress was absolutely horrible. She was rude also. She brought me the wrong salad & when I told her, she just looked at me. I finally just said I'll eat it. It took her 10mins to come to our table, 10 minutes to bring our drinks. The food was okay. My daughter got the chicken & grits. It tasted like a crock pot meal and not a good one. Then she charged my son's card for our meals & our card for his meals. Then we had to wait another 10 minutes for the manager to fix it. When they brought my son's bill it had an additional surcharge on it after she messed it up. She never apologized. She made us feel like we were a huge inconvenience. Fun way to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Will NOT be eating here again!​​ read more

We went back two more times while visiting again. It was again, busy, but we made the wait. For starters we got the fried bacon and fried okra. The first time I got their porkchops (fried) and they were excellent. Moist, fully cooked, seasoned well but smothered in the gravy. It was good, but in excessive gravy. If I do it again I would ask for it on the side. Delicious, just too much for me. Fried bacon was cool, but I wouldn't do it again. It became a kind of slimy mess inside with a nice crust outside. Cool to try, but not ordering it next time. The sauce was not good. Even from the folks that liked honey and tobasco (tobasco is trash hot sauce, just fyi) they didn't like the combo. The okra was good, not slimy on the inside. The 2nd time we went I got the Chicken and Grits. Oh. My. Gosh. The cajun sauce stole the show. Over anything I had there, it was simply plate-licking delicious. The chicken was crispy even under the sauce and the grits were in a fried patty and were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. A bit of the chicken with the smooth grits and that sauce...oh man. The grits haters at the table even said it was amazing. This feels like a menu item that would get skipped by a lot of folks. Don't skip it, try it. Great place. read more

Burgers were amazing. Great atmosphere. My son loved it so much he bought the teeshirt (with his own money). Service was attentive and Detail Oriented. A welcomed relief from your typical dive. read more

The Black Cow is a popular answer when you ask for a suggestion for a great meal that does not disappoint in Columbus. Always busy so plan on a wait if you go during busy meal time hours. The menu offers a nice selection of entrees, sides, and appetizers everyone rave about. We have gone to The Black Cow many times over the years since it has opened and have never been disappointed. We love to try different menu options each time. It's a great spot to bring an out of town guest or for a date night. A great gem in Columbus! read more

The Black Cow - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Great Food.Clean place Service is Great.cinvient to my Home.I could go there everyday. Prices are great!

Everything was great. Food, Service and the place we just a great place for Dinner. Highly recommend.

I just recently did a pick up order at 'The Black Cow' and was sadly underwhelmed. I ordered 3 meals. The classic Cheeseburger, the Chicken and waffles with Mac and Cheese, and the fried pork chops with collard greens and Mac and cheese. Before discussing the food I want to address the pick up process. I went to pick up the food and was disregarded by staff. I approached the bar and attempted to pay and was brushed off and had to wait in favor of other customers. This was the erasure of their tip in real time. No eye contact, and placing payment on counter rather than hand. Very unfortunate. The food itself (please note it was a to-go order). The burger was good. Standard I ordered medium and it had a red center more of a rare but the flavor was there. Fries were nothing to rave over definitely from frozen. (Chicken and Waffles) The Chicken dry and could not spot a dash of seasoning. The bacon jam advertised was missing from the order completely, which possibly could have helped with flavor. Waffle was pretty standard no sweetness and no crisp but a good waffle. The Mac and cheese was the best item really cheesy and good texture on the noodles. Could use some salt and pepper but that's preference based. The fried pork chops were disappointing. The fried skin slid off and was saturated in the grease from onions and mushrooms. It was seasoned but the amount of grease left me feeling dipped in an oil drum. I think the idea of onions and mushrooms with no gravy as weird but could be executed way better. The greens were good, my first time having them with bacon bits but pork is pork. Mac again was the star. Portions are good also, great shell just missing some love and soul. Clean, industrial vibe. read more

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My son and I went here after his Tirning Blue graduation. I had grilled salmon and green beans because I have a serious wheat allergy and can't have the food crossed. It was delicious and the staff were very nice. read more

The Black Cow - Salmon and green beans. - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

The staff is super nice and friendly. Guys, you gotta try the meatloaf sliders and pimento cheeseburger! But especially the meatloaf. The BEST meatloaf I've EVER tasted! The look of the place is great. It looks modern and retro at the same time. The steak tacos are good too! read more

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Warm November evening so I ate outside. Service was quick and attentive. Good draft beer selection. The Steakhouse burger was delicious. I asked for medium and that's what I got. The restaurant is celebrating 15 years in business. You don't exist for that long unless you're doing something well.The Black Cow is a great part of the downtown Columbus scene. read more

The Black Cow - Plenty of outdoor seating - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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I don't give 5 stars just because. It's not the alcohol talking: everything was amazing! Party of 13 - everyone is thrilled with their meals! I had fish & chips - ranch dressing w/ fries is delicious; tartar sauce is delicious. I can't ask for anything more!!! Locals love this place. read more

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Beautiful small restaurant in the downtown Columbus area. My husband and I have visited for date night and for take out and been satisfied with both. We really like this spot for burgers. The steak salad is huge, great deal for the price. Wings are eh. Drink menu is pretty cool, lot of "cow themed" cocktails ~$10/ea. Half price wine on Wednesdays. Most times we have visited there have been some 8+ tops that crowd the place and make service a little slower, but not enough to really complain. read more

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The best in Columbus! Great service by Angelique, a great poor of wine, and the best fresh food down here. I had the hamburger steak with gravy and onions, pineapple casserole, and mashed potatoes. It doesn't get any better so stop looking go to the black cow and eat . Just wow thank you Angelique. read more

The Black Cow - Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes and pineapple casserole... who am I? Wow! - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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The service was great and the food was good. It also didn't take too long for our food to come out.

Great food great people place was awesome loved the environment would love to eat there again and again even though it's a good 30.min dive

From the starters like lobster tots to fried breaded bacon to the delicious entrees the food is super delicious and I plan to go back again very soon. I highly recommend this place for the food, the ambience the waiters like our waitress Natasha she was super nice and very helpful with our food choice. read more

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This place was really good. We only had to wait 30 minutes on a Friday evening. Staff were very attentive. The burgers were good but our expectations were high because they were ranked best burger. Dare I say, I liked the appetizers better than the entrees. I definitely recommend the pimento cheese poppers (and we are not huge pimento cheese fans). The jelly is not too spicy and was a perfect addition to our meals. Only concern would be that the seating situation was a little weird. We were facing the people next to us. On top of this, they charge 3% for credit cards and $2 for shared plates (could do without that in my opinion). Overall, happy with our dinner! read more

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Oh my this food was beyond delicious. The staff is great. Definitely would go back. The atmosphere is really cool.

Wow. Just wow. After seeing reviews I thought this would be a solid option. Boy was I wrong. Came here with wife and in-laws. We were seated right away and the host was friendly. The waiter was fine but not talkative and just seemed over his shift. Now on to the really disappointing aspect. The food I ordered the meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes and fries. The menu said it was the best in the south. If that is true then man the south is really missing out in good meatloaf. It was about as good as a frozen banquet meal. I was hoping the mashed potatoes would at least be a saving grace. Nope just as bad. The fries were ok. The wife ordered the crab cakes. She loves crab cakes so was happy they were on the menu. They were so bad she only had two bites and couldn't eat anymore. She said the worst she's had. The in-laws both got the chicken salad. They both said it was ok. That is why 2 stars and not 1. Sadly do not recommend. Go somewhere else this place not worth it. read more

The Black Cow - Chicken mandarin salad - American Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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My husband and I had a great wonderful dinner there . We had a great server , Nate . I would highly recommend asking for him to be your server. The food was delicious. read more

My husband and I frequently order takeout from the black cow and are never disappointed! Our usual go to meal is the steak tips, loaded mashed potatoes, and pineapple casserole. This last trip I tried the shrimp and grits, so delicious! Rich and very flavorful, and the fried grits were surprisingly still crispy, even to go. read more