This place is pretty cool. We went to the upstairs part and actually did not eat, but the dishes seemed large and tasty. We just went to the bar for drinks and to listen to live music. Friday, Saturday they have live music and Thursday is comedy night. The stairs are really cool. They charge $5 for music. The service was a little slow but overall the bartenders were really nice. I found it to be really loud. They do have a place outside for smokers or people that want to eat outside, but not sure about service there. The Thursday comedy night was also really loud. I found this place a good option for older than college age adults. Worth a visit read more

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Mediocre overpriced food at Salt cellar. There was a woman who was being very loud and disrespectful to the staff, who were very nice. Turns out it was one of the owner's, I think his name is Tom as I asked who she was, wife! She walked around with total impunity. I felt bad for the staff. We then went to the upstairs bar at The Loft for a drink afterwards. What a zoo!! It was packed with overserved children who were literally falling down drunk. It was clear the servers were overwhelmed and again, I felt sorry for them. We promptly left. Not a place to go for a date night if you plan on impressing your date. Unless, of course, you're in to that kind of thing. read more

Very good!! The prices match the overall quality, service, and taste of everything. Ordered the mango margarita: boozy, plenty of mango flavor though, but disappointed by the size-- small for $12; cucumber mint lemonade was fiiire and a great size for $9. I had the portobello wrap and it was super good too with lots of goat cheese, spinach, and big pieces of mushroom; My side was the macaroni which was ooey gooey cheesy. Boyfriend had the pimento cheeseburger-- he was speechless and wants to learn to make the onion jam it had; his side of fries were spectacular too they seemed double fried/crunchy outside and soft middle. For dessert we had the chocolate lava cake which was very hot but amazing! Thanks for having us, The Loft. read more

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The Loft is one of our favorite places to eat in Columbus. The service is excellent and the food is delicious! We had diner there tonight again. I had the Veggie selection of Sautéed mushrooms and French fries. Both were perfect. The fries were crispy and more than one person can eat. The Loft provides ample portions. One of the guys in our party had the fish special... and devoured his meal. It was Devine! Every time we visit during our business in Columbus, we make a point to stop at the Loft. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is great! read more

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Amazing food. Service was exceptional. Great atmosphere and a swell time. Our servers name was Lyndsey and she was great. Would definitely recommend if anyone was in the Columbus Georgia area. read more

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I always enjoy eating here and usually get the unstuffed chicken with mashed potatoes but they switched up their menu so I tried something new. I got their soba noodles with beef tips - medium rare and it was pretty good. I would say the beef was drier than I had anticipated but the meal was overall very well prepared and good! If you're not full after your meal you need to also try the triple threat chocolate cake because it's HUGE and it's enough to share with 4 people. Overall, this is a great place to go with a group of friends! read more

The Loft - Soba noodles with beef tips - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

This place is SOLID!!! Great food all around. We ordered the buffalo dip and pickle fries and both were very good, nothing mind blowing but good. I am tough to please for a five star rating for food but the Pork Chops were fu$king amazing!!!! I highly recommend them, very well done and perfectly juicy. I will def be back next time I am down in Ft Benning. read more

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The bartender was literally the most rude snotty person I have EVER met. I was there for 1 beer. I was there for 15 minutes. As a server, she struck out 6 times with comments she made to either myself or Patrons around me. She told the other waitresses ringing in their orders at the station, to hurry up and clear the area. Then told a regular to hurry up and decide if he wanted another beer cause she was busy. The kicker was when I was talking to my Friend about his beer and she kept asking him to place his order so he finally said to her "yes ok give me a second" and she goes okay don't yell at me. And then went to the end of the bar to tell her friends that he yelled at her. What the hell! This woman was seriously NUTS. Her name was Ashley. I can only imagine that the other review on here referring to bartenders, is talking specifically about her. Management needs to do something about her ASAP. read more

Went out to dinner while in town with family. I will say I am slightly spoiled from the choices I get in the bigger cities, but this place lived up to the hype. A touch too loud and cramped for comfort, but I understand why they have to cram people in! My dad and I got the herb pork chop as we were told. They were it medium - which I will admit weirded me out, but by the time it got to the table and you were a few bites in, the residual heat cooked it 95% of the way through. Extremely flavorful and good serving size. The chips and homemade french onion dip are addicting. Lastly, the carrot cake. Oh my. My uncle raved about it for days and it was ultimately the reason we went. My dad and I shared it that night, and had enough to last us three more days! Decedent, dense texture, rich frosting. Overall spectacular dining! read more

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Went on a Friday evening on a recommendation for the food; they weren't too busy so the service was pretty quick and efficient but the bartenders were snotty, rude and sarcastic. I didn't care for either one of them; which is a shame because I will overtip and continue to visit an establishment if i like the service. I'm a believer bartenders make or break your experience; in this case both young ladies broke it. I'm a very friendly and polite patron so I didn't understand where the snarky comments and attitude was coming from. Anyway the poutine we ordered as an app was salty but ok. I had the breakfast sliders and white cheddar grits; which were both delicious. My husband had the goat cheese burger that he says was below average along with the sweet potato fries. Don't think we will be going back. The attitude from the bartenders were enough to steer clear.. and with all the great places on Broadway I wouldn't recommend anyone make this a stop. read more

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I came with a couple of friends to have dinner on a Saturday night. It was a very popular venue as there were no availabilities downstairs and were therefore seated upstairs. We had no complaints- the upstairs was well furnished and decorated and being upstairs didn't interfere with the waitress's attentiveness or timeliness of the food. I got the fried brie as an appetizer, the unstuffed chicken as the main meal, and the apple pie for dessert. I could've done without the brie- it wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. The unstuffed chicken was very well prepared. The chicken was juicy and the flavors mixed well together. I did think the couscous was very dry and bland and the portion was a little small. The apple pie. Wow. The apple pie was served in giant portions and was delicious. It was perfectly gooey and warm and delicious. Of anything else, I definitely recommend the apple pie! read more

The Loft - Unstuffed chicken - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Our bartender was great however we must have gotten a bad night for the shrimp. We have heard from so many people how great the loft is so we wanted to check them out. We both have been up all night sick from the shrimp, and are disappointed that our 60 dollar dinner unfortunately did us dirty. We hate to even have to write this review but need them to know our experience was not great. read more

Very good service. The food was awesome. A little pricey but overall great food and experience.

If it weren't for Taylor, I don't know if I'd be back or not. Although the restaurant was busy during the time of our visit, Taylor's customer service skills were exceptional. He was prompt, efficient, & friendly and was all we could ask for in a server. It was my first time visiting Georgia from California and if left such a good taste in my mouth I can't wait to visit again. Thank you Taylor for doing an exceptional job!! read more

BEST IMPOSSIBLE BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD! My husband and i loved this place. The food was 10/10 and the environment was great! Can't wait to be back next weekend! read more

We came for Comedy night and it was great! It's nice to be able to mingle and have a great time with friends and strangers at the same time that want to have a good time as much as you do. The service was great, the comedians were great and I felt like time just flew by. For dinner I had the Margarita flat bread and my hubby had one of their burgers, they were both great. After the show, we spent some time in the bar and everyone there were just as nice and the ambiance was just as relaxed and energetic. Definitely the place to be if you want to have fun. read more

The food here is Awesome! We (I always eat off hubby's plate) had the Unstuffed Chicken and Steak for our entrees. The steak was delicious. The chicken was unique. Not my cup of tea but still good. It was very filling so unfortunately no room for the rumored great Apple pie but next time..... it's definitely on the menu. read more

Am in town on business and a customer recommended this restaurant. Got a table right away and had a super nice young lady wait on us, a nursing student at CSU graduating this semester, who was very helpful and attentive. The tile fish special was tempting but had to go with the 8 oz filet ($25!) with a side salad and roasted red pepper couscous. Salad was very fresh, the balsamic dressing delicious and then came the steak! It was as good and better than most of the "big" steakhouses I've eaten at in the "big" cities. Was cooked perfectly, had a very flavorful char on the outside and savored every bite. Will definitely add this to my list to go back to next time in town. A definite 5 star - you won't be disappointed and reasonable to boot! read more

Considering the food in Columbus, Georgia is basically hot garbage on a tin roof in most places, and your options are limited to the also-rans of chain restaurants like Red Lobster, it's nice to see something refreshing, and it looks like downtown Columbus has a few places, even though it's made no progress since I left in 2010. The Loft doubles down as a bar, comedy club, music venue, and restaurant. A little bit of everything, and though its good it can also become a bit much on a Friday night if you're eating dinner upstairs. The food is very good. Tastes fresh, good flavor, and appropriate temperature and portions. Service is friendly as well, which is also fairly consistent throughout Columbus. Definitely try to dine downstairs for a more structured appearance. The upstairs area is expansive and kind of barren and strange looking...poorly laid out. A couple of smart renovations upstairs and this place could be top notch, but again I think the upstairs is configured for easy bar/nightclub conversion where you push all the tables and chairs to the vacant back area and clear out the "dance floor" so to speak. At any rate, if you're a foodie and looking for something with good choices in what is unfortunately a subpar city for food choices, check out The Loft. You shouldn't be disappointed! read more

Columbus GA has some of the worst food for a city unless you like fast food or cheap chain restaurants. The Loft is a true gem downtown in Columbus that truly has delicious food that could be sold in any major city. The salmon, filet, burger, and dinner salads were outstanding. The mix of flavors and fresh ingredients made the food great. The Mac and cheese was the best home style I've ever had. It's worth getting with any dish just to try. The dessert was also tasty, the caramel apple pie, heated with vanilla ice cream. It topped off a great meal. Oh yeah and the buffalo chicken dip is mandatory as an appetizer. You wont be disappointed. read more

Was in town visiting my brother. My sister in law, brother and I went to see Shawn Mullins. What a super nice venue. Good acoustics, great feel, the drinks were always available. I can't wait to come back here and here some more live music. read more

OMG Some chick said "wow that's a lot of dick" when I walked in. Loved it Great specials. Real serial killer vibe with all the pictures on the wall. My friend stole a bunch of pictures of children...that's normal. Stuffed my face with unstuffed chicken. Great beer selection. Waitress tried to get me drunk. Don't worry I stayed strong. So many hot guys. Didn't even notice the girls read more

I had the Filet Mignon, and it was fabulous. Everything our table tried was super tasty. We ate upstairs so we could listen to the live music, and our service was a bit slow/inattentive, but not bad overall. The band that was in when we went was very good, and the acoustics were great! read more

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One of the original live music venues of the south. A premier showcase stop on the national comedy circuit. Stop in and check out the friendly staff and grab a drink and a show. read more

The Loft is a pretty upscale place in Downtown Columbus that succeeds in serving quality food in a nicer atmosphere. As far as ambiance goes, it's a bit darker, and has tables downstairs in an open room next to the bar, which has a decent beer collection (nothing insanely special but more than normal fare on tap). There is an upstairs as well, which is laid out in a similar way. Noise level is pretty loud but not intrusive. Just keep that in mind if you like things very quiet. The service is okay; I've never really had too big an issue, though on one visit, we waiting a pretty long time upstairs for drinks and a table. There's typically a wait, so reservations may be in order. The food is really good, probably one of the best places in Columbus. Think basic or New American food. The burgers are apparently good, though haven't had them personally. Hands down the unstuffed chicken is my favorite menu item. The regular chicken breast and the meatloaf are also very well done. The sides are typically good (fries, mashed potatoes, green beans, etc.) and the homemade potato chips they serve with a creamy dip before the meal are awesome. Overall, you probably won't find a nicer, casual-but-classy place downtown like this one. It's a tad expensive but it's just about the only game in town for what it offers. It's a great place to spend a birthday or bring friends and family from out of town. read more

If you are looking for a place in Columbus that is upscale, has great live music, great food, and real mixologists then this is your place. The food here is superb. The waiting staff is great always making sure the customers are taken care of. You can also tell they work as a team, as a different waitress asked about drinks when she was checking on her table. Upstairs they often have amazing live music and the bar area allows for concersating while enjoying music. Best place in Columbus for great food and music.. read more

Extremely loud. I had the Special which was grouper with shrimp scallops and a Mornay sauce. I had one small scallop no shrimp. One of the others in our party did not have either. Drink special was sangria which turned out to be a glass of red wine and not a good red wine. Ordered the ceviche it was good but arrived with only 8 pieces of toasted baguette. One of our party had eaten at mamma Mia's earlier in the week which is located a street over. He said the pork chop had the same seasonings and taste the same as the lamb chops he had at mamma Mia's . We wondered if they are cooking out of the same kitchen. This was not a pleasant dining experience. We are new to the area and have been trying all the local restaurants and this is the first one we have crossed off our list not to go back to. read more

So far my favorite place in Columbus, GA. Just moved from SF Bay Area, CA and we were looking for a place to have a nice dinner for New Years Eve. My husband and I love it. Even the sauce on the wings were good. The food taste fresh. The server was great as well. All around a great place to hang out with friends, with your partner or to bring people from out of town. :) read more

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My wife and I have going here for sometime but tonight the manager was a little bit rude.. Our $32.00 filet was wrong cooked.. he came to the table and said that he would make it right.. It came back 30 minutes later after and i had eaten my dinner. It was smaller than the one we got first.. Then when the bill came I expected a little discount.. But no... He said we don't discount entrees. So I said I'll not come back.. if it's too much to make a customer fill respectful .. You don't need my business.. Thanks for nothing..Tim C. read more

Great food! Their zucchini spears are soooo good! The wings are good and the unstuffed chicken is great as well. Although the food is good, the desserts are the real stars! If you get dessert, I would DEFINITELY recommend that you get the carrot cake! You will NOT be disappointed! read more

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Went for dinner & jazz :) dinner was great and deserts were deliciously big..jazz band was wonderful...parking space being downtown is hit or miss but that night found one right in front of Loft:) read more

We always love stopping by The Loft on a night out in downtown Columbus. The drinks are great, the service is fast & courteous, the live music & entertainment is always awesome and the overall energy of the venue is really fun & inviting. It does get pretty crowded & stuffy, due to the layout of the upstairs portion of the building, so if you're planning to spend some time there (and don't want to be involuntarily grinding up on your neighbor) arrive a little earlier than usual. read more

After a hard work week, this was the perfect venue to unwind. Live music, jazz and blues, paired with an excellent Beverage. The atmosphere was definitely a win in my book. Their wings were delicious. I would love to make this a regular Friday evening event. read more

Great Service. We had a meager salad bc we were about to go to a fancy joint. We enjoyed Leslie, the sever who knows a lot about this town and the next! read more

Thomas and Dakota were awesome!!! Great food, excellent service and drinks!!! Have never had a bad experience!

Food was really great! Server was very attentive. However, food was very slow coming from the kitchen. Not a good place to have lunch if you're limited to an hour. read more

The loft is always consistent with their quality of food and service. I highly recommend The Loft downtown Columbus GA. It has such a great atmosphere, with downstairs dining room and upstairs dining and lounge. Had small children in our group today, which the staff were very accommodating, going above and beyond expectations. read more

I recently read a review by {Sharrell E} dated 10/27/2012 stating her accounts of an awful experience at The Loft. I was appalled when I read this because I was in the establishment the same day and time as this patron. The ridiculousness of this review compelled me to respond. To begin I would like state that I am an African American female that has been frequenting The Loft for the past 5 years including the night of 10/27/2012 (which was in fact the official downtown celebration day for Halloween). In all that time every experience that I have had has been fun filled with delicious food, excellent entertainment, and hilariously funny and friendly staff. At no point in time have I ever experienced racism of any kind within the walls of this establishment. I witnessed the costume in question and thought that it was actually creative. I was informed that all the employee costumes were based on a theme... "Come as your favorite musical artist." The server in question came dressed as the late Bob Marley which we are all aware is an African American Rastafarian singer. From head-to-toe the server depicted Bob Marley including the use of a light brown paint to her face and arms, a dread locked wig, and knitted cap with the colors of the Jamaican flag. The server was not painted in "black face". And for anyone who is reading this review that is unaware of what it is I will take a moment and describe it to you: Per Wikipedia: "Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used in minstrel shows, and later vaudeville, in which performers create a stereotyped caricature of a black person. The practice gained popularity during the 19th century and contributed to the proliferation of stereotypes such as the "happy-go-lucky darky on the plantation" or the "dandified coon".[1] In 1848, blackface minstrel shows were the national art of the time, translating formal art such as opera into popular terms for a general audience.[2] Early in the 20th century, blackface branched off from the minstrel show and became a form in its own right, until it ended in the United States with the U.S. Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s" The young lady that was serving obviously did not fit this description. She didn't come dressed as "Mr. Bo-Jangles", "Ted Danson" in the horrible performance at the Friars Club Roast back 1993, or the "Sand-Man" from Showtime at the Apollo. There was no top hat, tap shoes, or white lips, or BLACK FACEPAINT, for that matter! I feel that this patron and her confidant are seriously reaching far for sympathy at their cries of alleged racism, and should realize that we currently live in 2012, not 1950. Perhaps they should take a break from dining out in public places and brown bag lunch it at the local library while spending more time educating themselves on understanding the difference between actually experiencing racism and turning everything into a racially unjust situation, just because you can. I can only attribute it to two individuals sadly utilizing the" race card" to acquire a free meal. As an African American, I will proudly continue to patronize this establishment and strongly encourage any past, present, or future, African American customers to turn a blind eye to the slanderous and extremely frivolous accusations of these individuals. I applaud the manager for recognizing the pettiness of their complaint and request, and I congratulate that server for a truly authentic and recognizable costume, as well as, her support of African American musicians in history. read more

It serves alcohol and has billiards & darts, which covers the basics. However, the Loft can get crowded with unpleasant people, and security is nowhere to be seen. The bar staff serves their friends as they desire rather than customers they don't recognize. When they do allow you to order, they are completely unpleasant, as if they had been wronged or inconvenienced by you. The comedy show they offer is usually good but lacks the professionalism as other venues. Overall, it's just another bar on Broadway with drink prices higher than other bars. read more

Fantastic live music venue with great service. When I first found out I would be stopping in Columbus for 2 weeks I was dreading it, but once I found the Loft I felt I'd reached downtown Nirvana. The Loft is located in the heart of downtown and has music, and comedy all the time. The service here was fantastic: speedy, and friendly. Their drinks are well made and very reasonably priced. This is a club that obviously cares about quality and it shows in every detail such as the excellent sound of their listening room, and the patios front and back where you can smoke or people watch. read more