I ate here on a previous trip to Columbus and the food was fantastic. Came again last week on my most recent trip to town and there was a noticeable decline in the overall experience. Both visits I ordered the salad, The Tanya. This visit however about half the ingredients were missing, although I see they charged me the full price. One of the ingredients missing was the couscous salad which seems like a pretty big oversight on the kitchen's part considering it's one of the main ingredients. Service was hard to come by as well (even though I was one of four people sitting at the bar) so I didn't mention it and at the end of the day, my company picks up my tab, so I'm not sure how inconvenienced I cared to be by complaining. I was told they were having a $15 ribeye special that night and someone...Mike maybe, was cooking and it would be amazing and I should definitely get that. So I did. Ribeye was cooked perfectly, but I believe it had, possibly, Old Bay(?) seasoning, which I'm not personally a fan of. I got the grits as a side and they were really good; as good as I remembered from my first visit here. I had the carrot cake for dessert. It was humongous and delicious and there are no complaints there. I'd still be willing to come back and try the place again. If it weren't for the Old Bay seasoning, the $15 ribeye special is a good deal; knowing you're getting a less than $15 cut of meat, adjust your expectations accordingly. I personally wouldn't go for it again, I'd like to try the salad again, with all ingredients present and accounted for and maybe something from their fixed entree menu. Maybe this particular night was off, although I was only one of maybe 8 people in the place, so who knows. My first visit was so great, this one just felt very underwhelming. read more

My stylist recommended this place in Uptown Columbus area when I told her we had some friends coming in from a different state and I wanted to go some place good for dinner. She said this place is pretty casual, downstairs is the restaurant and upstairs they have a bar with live bands playing. I decided to give it a try since Yelp had good reviews. The service was good and one of the server recommended a small plate while we wait for our friends. He said the buffalo chicken dip is a must try and everyone gets it. So my hubby and I said why not. While we were waiting they also gave us some potato chips with some type of sour cream and onion dip. The onion dip looked and tasted like something you buy at the grocery market...the ones in the jar or can...it didn't have that "homemade feeling" but I ate it anyways. The buffalo chicken dip comes with pita bread and celery sticks. It's a good size portion to share between 4 people. Honestly, I felt like the buffalo chicken dip was really salty so I only put a little and ate more of the pita bread and celery. My hubby ordered hamburger with mac and cheese, our friend ordered maui fish and grits and I ordered their fried shrimp tacos. All of us thought the food was meh ok. Everything was just way to salty. The shrimp tacos I had was basically friend shrimp and lettuce with sauce all over it. I couldn't eat anymore after one because I also had the salty buffalo chicken dip before. Good thing our server kept refilling our waters because we were all so thirsty when we were done! read more

I enjoyed my dinner here. Had the unstuffed chicken n liked it. The guests I was dining with had the halibut with a crab cake topping ( the fish special) looked and was yummy . Surprised columbus ga has this to offer. If restaurants here were like this I would go out to eat more often when I come down to visit my mother read more

Fast, friendly service. Delicious food. Baked Brie was amazing. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

One of my favorite Columbus locations. Nice bar and table atmosphere plus a wonderful menu which occasionally changes. I've always had exceptional service and have never been disappointed with the food or drinks. read more

Absolutely amazing place to eat. We went in there in the late afternoon before they started serving dinner, and we were still able to choose a steak for our meal. I ordered a salad and it was so amazingly fresh and the variety of greens was just amazing. They also exchanged out my drink for a different one when I didn't like the first one. But that was more a matter of taste not that it was a bad drink. I ordered their pomegranate Martini type drink and it was absolutely delicious. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Everyone that it ordered a hamburger at the table just could not get over how fresh tasting and how well-made they were. If I am back in Columbus, Georgia I will definitely make this one of my stops, again. read more

Seriously was the best steak that I have ever had and I am a steak guy. My fiancée had the pimento cheeseburger, which was awesome as well. And the service was great. I don't know if I'll ever find myself in Columbus again, but if I do, The Loft will definitely be a stop. read more

Loft is popular and trendy. Haven't tried the food yet, because my "priority reserved" reservation for 6:30, was actually " we will put your name on the list, and it looks like a 20 too 30 minute wait. Not a good start. If you like waiting for your non-reservation, The Loft is a perfect choice. Wait was actually 20 minutes. Could be worse. read more

Not bad at all! The food is pretty good. The service is decent. The drinks are not bad. I have been to the loft several times and its always a good time. I had the pizzaburger last time and was pleasantly surprised. The wings are not good. Seems like any place that isn't a greasy spoon in Columbus has terrible wings. I dont know! read more

My first time eating down town Columbus. I simply searched for "dining near me" online and saw this place. I went on Friday night so downtown was hopping and parking was hard to find. Once we made it into the Loft down stairs, it was awesome! Service was great and the food was perfect. I had the goat cheese burger and cheese grits; excellent!!! I'd recommend this cool place with a college vibe to anyone. read more

This place has great lunch specials and the food is great. They also have one of the best bloody Marys I've ever had. The service was great and our waitress Victoria was awesome and took the time to even give us pointers about the area since we were only in town for a few days. Portions were perfect and everything we ordered was very tastey!! read more

Our waiter, Hayden, was awesome. Great service with a smile. I got the Impossible Spaghetti and my husband got the Impossible Burger. Both were delicious. We are glad they have both vegan and vegetarian options. Wonderful atmosphere. read more

Martinis, the french onion dip, buffalo chicken dip, Shrimp tacos, Unstuffed chicken, green beans, burgers, did I miss anything. Oh yeah any of the seafood is delish. A favorite for years!! Thanks for wonderful food and service read more

The chicken sandwich & fries was really good. I loved how big the food portion was. I wish music was played throughout the day. I initially came to hear music but came at the wrong time. Overall good restaurant, ambiance and food. read more

Went here for lunch and I had the Turkey and dressing. To be honest it was not the best I have ever had but there were other things on the menu that I would like to try as well. I have heard the unstuffed chicken for dinner is the cats meow. Service was great and this is one of the better places columbus has to offer even though my food was not fantastic. Still good but not memorable. read more

It was highly suggested that Downstairs at the loft is the place to go lunch by the family I was visiting, and I am so glad I did. Being downtown it was a little difficult to find parking but it is worth going around the block a few times until you do. Nice décor with a musical flare. To my understanding this place becomes a great place for live music at night. Good selection of draft beers and I tried one of the local brewery beers that our server described perfectly. I just can't remember the name. They have a full menu with specials that change on a daily basis. I ordered the tilapia with macaroni and cheese made with a white cheddar and sautéed spinach all for just 9 dollars. My step mother had the Portobello wrap drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Yelp was completely right about this place. A must, next time I am in Columbus. read more

Patrick was an amazing and attentive bartender and the food was very good. Steak was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the mac n cheese. If in Columbus again I would return! read more

Great cocktails, good food, huge delicious chocolate cake, and an incredible jazz band made our first visit one to remember.

We went here for my daughters birthday to get dessert and it was very good. The Cheesecake was AWESOME! Carrot cake was good too. The Lava Cake was also pretty good and my daughter really enjoyed it. read more

Decent menu & staff was very friendlyl! The mac & cheese is amazing!! Will definitely be going back to try other items on the menu!

Tilapia was cooked perfectly and Nice caper sauce. sauteed spinach was very nice and Balsamic vinegar dressing was very clean but powerful enough dressing. Didn't care for Cheese grits or corn ( canned corn with spices) reminded me of green giant can of corn. but over all nice decor and good food. read more

I wasn't too wow-ed by the food, but the drinks and the desserts are too die for! The atmosphere is excellent, as well. One of the better spots in the Columbus area read more

Probably my favourite place in Columbus; I've never ordered anything I didn't like. They're also very accommodating with my food allergy.

Great food, great atmosphere, we had a table of 6, & everyone's food was outstanding!! I would give it 5 stars but it took quite awhile to get our bill after asking for it twice, other than that, it was a great experience!! read more

OMG! The ribeye steak was cooked perfectly, the homemade salad dressing was spot-on and the dessert was to die for. You have to try their deep fried Brie with raspberry sauce and make sure you save room for the Kentucky bourbon pecan pie, you won't be disappointed. Even when the restaurant is crowded the waitresses are attentive, friendly, and fun to look at. After dinner head upstairs for some awesome live entertainment. read more

Went by myself on a Saturday night. Sat at the bar upstairs had the fish taco and a drinking with pomegranate and Grand Marnier, not sure what else she added, it was mixed to perfection!!! The fish tacos we're good too and the live band was a hit. I really enjoyed it. read more

Good place for large group of people. We had 12 in our party and fit comfortable. After dinner we went upstairs to their bar/stage and there was a band playing. A few of us got cake and we're really impressed! read more

Had dinner here Friday night with the kids. The food is always good. We like the Thai shrimp taco appetizer and the mac and cheese. I had a salad with chicken. It was really tasty. read more

Good place downtown to eat. There were specials that were all good and they have a menu that is good for everybody.

After living here for 2 years I finally got up the nerve to go here. Patrick, the bartender, was busy making complicated drinks but quickly finished to take care of me. My gimlet was absolutely perfect and my Caesar salad, phenomenal. read more

Awesome food. Great service! Highly recommend! I had a wonderful tilapia dish with crab meat! The buffalo chicken dip is awesome. The cheddar cheese grits were the best ever! read more

Visiting from out of town and picked this place while walking on Broadway trying to find somewhere to grab dinner and drinks. This place had the most people, so we took that as a good sign. Our waiter was awesome to joke around with and we took both his suggestions for food, ordering the salmon and the porkchop. The porkchop was huge, but so moist and delicious. We also had the fried Brie which was great and the drinks were amazing! Great local place! read more

I have visited The Loft for lunch and dinner multiple times. Each time the food has been great and service is attentive. Love the buffalo dip and chicken always has great flavor! read more

My husband and I came in town to visit family Saturday night and ended up eating dinner at The Loft. We sat at the downstairs bar for approx. 10 minutes while waiting to be seated. I wish I could remember the bartenders name (he was very nice). After a drink we were seated in "Will's section". This young man was wonderful. He first started out with telling us the special. Then we asked for some suggestions. I went with the filet tips and my husband went with the shrimp. Everything was delicious. The night was still young so we asked about the nightlife. He suggested us going upstairs at The Loft. We had a blast, and enjoyed live music. What a great evening it was. Thank you and we will return. Husband said bartender's name was Michael. read more

I give this place a two star just because the food was fantastic however the staff was not. We were a party of two and were told an hour and a half wait. We waited while many other people came in the door and were seated. A family of three came in and seem to know some of the staff. The hostess said quietly "yeah we are really busy but I maybe can seat you right here" and sat the family before sitting us. He also seemed to know many others walking in and out. Three young guys came in and were told 45 min wait. My husband went up to check our time and they told us another 70 minutes. After I questioned them why we were told a time longer than people JUST walking in..they told me they didn't know and it was an automated system. After an additional 5 minutes of waiting a table magically opened up and they seated us right away. THEN my husband ordered a scotch neat which came to us in a shot glass. After questioning why they told us they don't know it's just what the bar uses. After two minutes the manager brought us the whiskey in an appropriate glass. Over all bad experience but really good food. read more

I love their food especially the buffalo chicken dip . The staff could be a lot friendlier or maybe it's just the people I get. Location is prime. read more

Nothing bad on the menu. My favorite place in Columbus. Can be pricey if you're drinking! Get the Buffalo chicken dip, and the pork chop. Thank me later! read more

Have never had a bad dinner or drink here. After several experiences over 18 months of being stationed at Fort Benning, I would recommend the Loft to all comers. The pork chop, salads, and apps are all top notch. Fish specials are a good bet too. Priced below Epic, Meritage, and other pricier options, the Loft is great for informal dining with large parties. Would come here again if visiting Columbus. Make sure to use call ahead seating though if you're there on the weekend, waits can be long. read more

I have eaten here a few times and the food is really good, I just think it's a bit over priced. I've had both the meals and then just snacks when going to stand up on Thursday nights. read more

OMG the drinks. PERFECT. The entree. PERFECT. The desert. PERFECT. It's a hard thing to get one thing right but to have the entire meal to be absolutely perfect is a dream! The Caprese Burger is phenomenal. The lava cake is also amazing. All the burgers at the table were perfection. I can't say enough good things about this place. We will be back next year NO DOUBT! read more