Came here when my first choice nearby was closed for the day. I'd heard a ton of good things about their other location, of course, and meant to go eventually but forgot this one was here. Tiny, carryout only, though there are a couple of tables to sit while you wait or maybe to eat a quick lunch. Super friendly staff. Fairly short menu; all the good stuff. I wasn't famished and didn't want to wait for chicken or fish, so I got an assortment of sides thinking that would be quicker. They fried up the okra right then, though, and had a steady stream of pickup orders coming through the door, so it still took 10-15 minutes. It was okay, though, smelling the amazing scents coming from the kitchen, talking to the staff and customers. I hadn't noticed they have ribs (just a picture, not on the menu) so I might've ordered those. Oh well. $20 I think, or they do combos with sides or fish and sides. Anyway. I got fried okra, and it was a big portion and absolutely amazing. No need for any sauces, tasty on its own. Perfectly crisp. Baked beans: my style, sauce so thick you can eat them with a fork. Slightly sweet, mostly savory, very good. Greens (collards) with turkey: outstanding. Tender but not floppy, nicely seasoned. Cornbread: soft, sweet, crumbly, topped with butter. Yum. Geechee rice: seasoned, bacon and sausage, very good. And black-eyed pea salad. I like black-eyed peas but had never had them in a salad. These were great: plump, with bits of tomato and cucumber and onion, in a vinegary dressing. Again, yum. Enough food for two meals. They gave me the side plate special, three sides and cornbread, which helped with the price. I was headed home and not thirsty so I didn't get a drink, but based on conversations with other customers I missed out on the lemonade and sweet tea. I'll be back for those and maybe a rib-fish combo. And to try the mac. Get here if you can! read more

All breading, little chicken. Sides were not great. Mac and cheese was dry and chewy. Greens and hush puppies were tasty! Didn't live up to the hype. read more

I'm a Bama girl so I was so excited to see the Southern inspired menu. I stopped by and placed a to go order for lunch. The restaurant was easy to find and their team was friendly. They have family photos inside that helped give their space a cozy vibe. It's not big enough to dine in but there's some tables available if you want to wait on your order. I tried the fish and chicken plate with macaroni and greens...a win! I could tell by how hot the plate was when I got it that it was gonna be good. The greens were well seasoned and the mac was nice and cheesy. Excited to have found this place. read more

The Modern Southern Table - To go plates - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Orange roughy fish was Delicious and top notch. The macaroni and cheese could be a little creamier. Good greens and hush puppies. Great experience overall. read more

Our 1st meal in Columbus & it doesn't disappoint. There are 2 small tables for their dine in customers. Food is very good especially the chicken. Staff are very friendly too read more

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Great food and service! Sad not all items served at this location as the Budd Dairy location but still worth the visit!

Catfish was almost 50% overfried crust and batter. There wasn't much meat on the catfish. The sides were good but the catfish was not due to the pieces being half crust and batter. Service was ok... read more

The Modern Southern Table - Catfish dinner. It was almost 50% batter and un eatable crust. I suggest then getting a new supplier of catfish. - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I ordered this for delivery and did not get a feel for the restaurant atmosphere or the service. But the food was delicious. Catfish was amazing, as were sides of greens, okra and rice. The wings were also delicious. The batter they use is really great. I am already excited to eat here again, next time in person. read more

Honey yes!! Five fingers good .i meant to take a photo of my meal from Modern southern table, i got in the car and started eating and forgot!! lol it was over with, the food was so darn good . Nice and hot fresh absolutely delicious . I'll be back . The service was very pleasant. Thank you read more

This is a wonderful place to go and enjoy yourself for an evening make sure you take family and friends out. They will enjoy themselves. Wonderful cuisine, wonderful atmosphere wonderful go today you'll love it read more

Service was fast and friendly. Food is phenomenal. Amazing southern flavors, the Geechee Rice is a must, and the fish is fried to perfection. We've ordered here a couple of times and will certainly be regulars. read more

LISTEN!! I flew in from Oakland, California. Looked for something to eat and found this place. Small lobby, huge character. Christel took my order at the counter. Very polite and sweet. I ordered the fried whiting, chicken wings, greens, cornbread, yams, Mac and cheese and two of the lemonades. All to the face (slang for, "all for me.") EVERYTHANG WAS BUSSIN!! EVERYTHANG!! The fish was cooked right, flakey, tender and breaded to perfection. The chicken fried but still juicy and tender, flavor to give. The greens, tender, seasoned just right. Yams was YAMMIN!! Not too sweet and seasoned right. THE MAC AND CHEESE!! THE MF MAC AND CHEESE!! HELLA GOOD!! Nothing was overseasoned or salty. You could tell the fish and chicken were fresh. SOMEBODY MAMA BACK THERE LOVIN ON THEM POTS AND PANS!! The drinks are also delicious. Will eat here again and again and again. You want a soul food experience.... look at what I wrote!! AN EXPERIENCE!! THIS IS IT!! They ain't playin about it!! read more

First thing is the food is delicious. Our group had fried chicken and catfish dinners. Sides are very good and taste like your mom or grandma used to make. This location is a carry out so plan on getting your food and taking it somewhere else to enjoy. If you go in and order it takes about 20 minutes for them to prepare it fresh and hot. Well worth the wait!! read more

Very fresh chicken. Also really enjoyed the Mac and cheese and greens. I recommend ordering ahead and picking up as there can be a wait if you just walk in. This is mainly a place for take out as there are only two small tables. Everything was hot and fresh though and very tasty. read more

I don't know why it is so hard to find good fried chicken in Cbus but thankfully that search is over. If I ate one more chicken tender, I was going to scream. I got a two piece white meat Alabama style with candied yams and mac and cheese. We also got a side of baked beans to try. FINALLY a good, crunchy chicken breast that took me back to getting Sister's back in the day with my family. The candied yams were delicious and perfectly spiced and I drizzled the butter in the bottom over the cornbread. I've always been a ketchup on my mac and cheese girl, it's how I grew up but I forgot to ask for it. I was nervous because the mac and cheese game around here is weak and I noticed seasoning in it which made me even more nervous. Holy cheeseballs was it good!!! This is how you do it. My statins will be working overtime and I'm fine with that! I'll admit, I'm a brown sugar girl on the baked beans lover and these were more BBQ style. But let me tell you that when you literally start crying while eating a food that tastes like family reunions of your youth on a day you're desperately missing your mom, it doesn't matter what your preference is. That's the definition of soul food if it makes you cry. I can't wait to try the low country style as well. The people were so nice which is a bonus these days. If they're up for a Saturday suggestion, I miss a spicy fried chicken breast done Sister's Chicken and Biscuits style. No fancy oil drizzle over the top like hot chicken, just a good spice rub before breading. Thought it wouldn't hurt to make a suggestion! We will absolutely be back and I beg of you to keep up this level of awesomeness. So many of our favorite restaurants started strong then tanked in quality. This is the chicken I want to be eating for decades to come! read more

I've been looking for a place that serves actual bone in chicken breast that isn't from subpar chains. My search has ended! Perfectly cooked chicken breast but I wouldn't mind a bit of seasoning in the breading. I'm from NE Ohio so JoJo's were a pleasant, tasty surprise. Macaroni and cheese was the stuff of dreams and baked beans were awesome. Pleasant staff. Will return! read more

The Modern Southern Table - Cheese for miles - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Waited an hour for my pick up order. Got home. They shorted me an entire dinner with 2 sides. I called them, and they were like whatever. DON'T GO THERE. read more

Delicious food, low country fried chicken and sides. Each time my take out has been correct and carefully packaged. Nice, friendly staff. I am so pleased this is located in Clintonville! read more

Absolutely loved the food and the service. The only thing I could say is that my husband I visited for the first time by ourselves. There are only 2 hightop tables with 2 chairs each. I know it's small but I wish there could be some more seating options! read more

I absolutely love Modern Southern Table. In fact it's one of my favorite restaurants in Columbus. I've been several times and each experience has always been amazing. the food tastes great and it's a clean establishment. Unfortunately my last visit there was a hair in my collard greens which ruined the whole experience for me, but I would definitely eat there again. I just won't get the greens anymore. This is the only reason I gave them four stars otherwise it would've been five. read more

Ordered delivery/Doordash. The delivery person was prompt considering I'm not close to the restaurant. The Alabama Chicken was quite cold, which made me realize its not cooked as its ordered, but possibly pre-cooked ; the greens could have been good, but there was far too many stems and too much heat; the Mac and cheese??, but the cornbread was good. I called that Sunday Afternoon to speak with someone, it went to voicemail, after several attempts, I left a message, to date, no return call. I've had their meals before, the meals were always good, this just did not meet expectation.​ Sunday Dinner you want better, with today's economy and prices, eating out is a treat.. read more