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The Loft

4.4 (278 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Athena R.

We loved this place so much, we went back the next night. Best thing: both waiters were absolutely phenomenal--so attentive & anticipated our every need. Joshua & Walker - great job!! Food was delicious as well. I had the Chicken Wrap- delicious. The next night I had the lamb shank - melt-in-your-mouth tender and sooo flavorful!!!

Shrimp pasta &  Brussels sprouts
Betty G.

Food was good, and their cheese cake is super delicious, service was good and the ambience was ok but not the greatest.

Me and David enjoyed the medallions!
Chip J.

The disappointment: The partially deboned Springer Mt. chicken got jettisoned from the menu. EVERYTHING ELSE: Really good. Can't beat those filet medallions. That reduction they slather the steak with is just about as rich and delish as you'll find on the planet. Call me silly, but I am so addicted to the mashed potatoes. And, how can one complain when this dreamy Pisces named Jake brings you food? Crystal clear blue eyes make the whole evening better!

Candace L.

We stopped into the Loft twice on a recent visit to Columbus, both times snagging bar seats. Night one bestie and I came for dinner. I thought it was adorable when I inquired about the Georgia Peach Tea cocktail and our server said "it's really strong" and you have to "like Bourbon" SOLD! Not only do I like Bourbon, I LOVE Bourbon. Préférence is neat but cocktails are lovely too. If you, like me love Bourbon this drink is absolutely not strong at all. What it is, is delish!!! I had the southwest chicken wrap with sweet potato fries and their spicy rémoulade as a dipping sauce. My bestie had a chicken dish. I went for round two on their Georgia Peach Tea and brought my son for a round with me on a separate evening. Staff is friendly and food and drinks come out in a very timely manner. Highly recommend. Make a rezzie if you want to guarantee a table. I'd made one but we came at a different time both days as we were just doing our own thing so I released the table Saturday so we could just sit at the bar. Nice spot! Go for the George Dickel ;)

Jen J.

Good location for our 16-person group! The service was great, the drinks were strong, and the food was good.

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Steve C.

Went here for dinner Tuesday evening. The place is packed inside, and they had no tables, so we chose to eat outside on the sidewalk tables. We started with the smoked queso and tortilla chips appetizer. This was sooo good!! For entrees, I had the fillet medallions with sides of green beans and mashed potatoes and my wife had the Cajun seafood pasta. Medallions were cooked perfectly, except they were way over-seasoned. My wife really enjoyed the Cajun seafood pasta. Got a slice of the Icebox cake to-go and it was total Yum!

Clif C.

I walked in with no reservation on a weeknight. I sat upstairs and the bar staff was very nice to me. The lighting in this place is very nice and makes for a great atmosphere to dine in. Most importantly, my filet mignon was cooked perfectly at medium. Along with the mashed potatoes and green beans it was a savory experience with the perfect amount seasoning and buttery texture. The cheesecake went back to my hotel with me and I had it for breakfast. Wow! Large slice, amazing home cooked texture and tasted wonderful! Even without the strawberries! Highly recommend if you want an amazing steak in Columbus!

Chicken and taters
Amy P.

Wow!! Super glad we were able to get a last-minute reservation. Our server, Colin? Connor? Sorry, I'm terrible with names, was absolutely amazing! My glass of tea remained full, his recommendation for the unstuffed chicken was spot on. The unstuffed chicken was absolutely delicious, the mashed potatoes were probably the best mashed potatoes. I've had in my entire life in a restaurant, seriously. The restaurant is quiet enough that you can have a full-blown conversation without screaming at each other. The menu was clearly marked with gluten-free items, and they had more than enough for me to choose from. The people that eat gluten at my table, enjoyed similar dishes - but also enjoyed the biggest slice, actually slab, of carrot cake. That carrot cake looks like it would feed an army of 20, obviously was homemade, and made me wish that I were not required to be gluten-free. Overall, this is an amazing restaurant and I can't wait to be in town again so that I can enjoy the deliciousness that they offer

Medallions, sweet potato, Buffalo dip.
Briyick S.

Service was excellent. The server came multiple times to check on us and refill the drinks. The food was a bit disappointing. The sides were good, nothing special. But the steak came out cold and a bit overly seasoned. There was live music playing upstairs.

Ashly H.

Perfect spot to stop and eat in downtown Columbus. Cute piano stairs that you walk up going into the restaurant. Service was really good and we packed for nothing! Had to send back the spicy chicken sandwich as it was a salty attack on taste buds according to my husband and that's saying a lot because he loves salt. Changed it out for a wrap which he said was pretty good. The truffled tater tots were AMAZING. Highly recommend those. I had the pork chop and grits which was really good as well but also a little on the salty side...but still good. Fun place! Would definitely come back!

Salmon
Mitch E.

I was looking forward to dinner at the Loft, but was pretty disappointed. Nice atmosphere and good service, but the food was mediocre at best. I had the salmon and it was very fishy tasting, the spnich was cold and had no flavor. The mash potatoes were good. Overpriced for sure! I would pass.

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Food, drinks, service were all great! Live music was awesome, the whole place was lit!

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Thai shrimp tacos are my favorite for lunch, and the Filet during dinner time. The quality is always spot on.

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Money shot was playing and was great time all around! Fast service and friendly while busy

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The food here is awesome. My favorite dish is the Salmon. I will say the the portions are a bit small but still get a 5 start review

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3 years ago

The food, service, and ambiance were all great! A little on the pricier side, but totally worth it. The cheesecake was amazing as well!

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Nice ambiance, server was I think Brittany was awesome, great personality. Food n drinks were good

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Great service but loud atmosphere. Don't go there if you want a romantic evening, choose MaBella's instead. Good comfort food and drinks.

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Good menu with something for everyone, Great service and bar area. The dining area is a bit dark, but i like the vibe.

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3 years ago

Food was amazing, I recommend eating here. My food got here fast and it was a certified yum-yums

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The dip was perfect! The burgers were juicy and not greasy. The drinks were even up to par.

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Very happy with the customer service. Overall the food is pretty good. My friend ordered a clam…read morechowder and when hers arrived she offered to let me try it. I liked it so I ordered one for myself. Unfortunately, mine wasn't as good as hers. Hers was thick but mine was watery. I wonder if they were running low and tried to stretch it out with some water maybe? I ordered the seafood platter which comes with cod, oysters, shrimp, scallops and deviled crabs. All fried. You have a choice between french fries or baked potato. And you get a small container of slaw and a very small container of tartar sauce but they will bring you more. Plus two hush puppies. I was pleased with all of it. The deviled crab was heavy on the stuffing and light on the crab but it still tasted good and not dry. This restaurant has been considered a local favorite for many many years. I do recommend trying them out.

Closed permanently as of May 3, 2025. Newspaper and TV accounts confirmed it. Very abrupt closure…read more I never understood the appeal of this place. Almost all of food was fried and heart attack city, and the service really declined because (according to the owner's interview on TV news stations) it was challenging to adequately staff the restaurant. But weeks after it closed, literally half the population of this sad little town have come completely unglued over the closure. Go figure.

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Ezell's Catfish Cabin - Plate as delivered

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3.7(160 reviews)
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I had the pleasure of returning to Ezell's on 4 SEP during a business trip, and it was my first…read moretime back there since 1986. Yes, it took me 39 years to return to Ezell's, but it was well worth it. While stationed there at Fort Benning back in 1986-1987 for school and my final duty assignment, a fellow soldier friend insisted on taking my wife and me to dinner. It was so delicious that I vowed to return one day. And yes, I've been back to Columbus on several occasions, but never found the time to patronize Ezell's again. But I did this time, and it was just like I remembered it. Oh, and did I mention it was busy with locals? I was waited on by Hannah and had the filet with the coleslaw and fries...and man, did that hit the spot! I think what was my favorite part of this meal was their homemade tartar sauce, which was very mild and accompanied the catfish perfectly. It was a wonderful experience, and being able to once again return to this fixture of Columbus. Five stars for wonderful service and delicious catfish...and all the sides that came with the filets. I hope to return to Columbus again early next year (2026) for more business meetings, and when I do, I'll definitely return to Ezell's again...and not wait another 39 years!

We arrived at 9 pm on a Friday (today)....online states you close at 10 pm, your recording even…read morestates you close at 10 pm. But, you told us to our face you all were closed...at 9pm. Then would not answer the phone for to go orders. Never again!

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Ezell's Catfish Cabin - The catfish wasn't much bigger than one of my French fries and the "fantail" shrimp were the smallest I've ever seen.

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The catfish wasn't much bigger than one of my French fries and the "fantail" shrimp were the smallest I've ever seen.

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My sister took me to this recently opened buffet on 1/3/25. The buffet recently opened…read moreapproximately three weeks ago. Upon arrival, there was a pretty huge crowd waiting in the lobby. We waited less than 10 minutes. We were greeted at the reception counter and were seated to our booth. I found it pretty odd that we didn't pay for our meals prior to seating. Matter of fact, it's a first that we've encountered this. All other buffets typically have you pay first. The buffet offers a variety of Asian cuisine such as Vietnamese, Japanese sushi/ramen, Mongolian, Chinese and more. Buffet prices are as follows: Weekday Monday-Friday Lunch $13.25 Dinner $16.75 Saturday & Sunday $16.75 All Day *Parties of 6 or more will have a 15% gratuity added to the bill. The restaurant is clean and bright. Service was on point. There were so many selections! We tried a variety of food, especially the seafood. Most of the food we tried were tasty and flavorful. We didn't try the Mongolian as we got super stuffed. LOL! The fruits were good. We both agreed that the desserts fell short. The assorted cakes were dry. The ice cream cups are available in the freezer come in vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and orange sherbet flavors. My sister and I really enjoyed our dinner. It was well worth the price of $16.75 each. We would return again.

I observed things while eating here that gave me serious concern for their health/food safety…read morestandards. Would not eat here again.

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