Extremely late post (2024) The one good thing about post this review so late, it reminds me that we need to get back here soon. One of the best restaurants we've eaten in Columbus since we've been here. Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Everything was just right. We even sat outside and ate. Don't do that very often. The inside was nice too. Good music playing, nice bar area. I will be back. read more

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Man, we were fresh into Columbus on a very hot and sticky day and needed a covered outdoor patio for us - and Puppy . We saw this spot and decided to hit them up for a din-din and beer on this auspicious late afternoon. We were seated and they quickly brought out a menu - including one for our pup! How cool was that? I ordered their house lager- hubby ordered chicken Caesar salad- I got chicken tenders and waffles for me with fried okra for the table- puppy got a whole chicken breast- nice! Ok the taste - I'm not a huge okra fan. But these fried little morsels were spiced up and hit the spot- hubby loved his salad while I munched down my chicken and waffles like - you know - stat! And the service was great- definitely was awesome. If you want a little taste of the south? Check this place out? read more

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This was my first time to this location of Tupelo Honey. I had been to the original in Asheville, NC, but even then, it had been quite some time. The atmosphere was modern with a southern twist. I'm not going to lie, I chuckled a bit when I noticed my water glass said "Bless Your Heart". In Appalachian culture, this is actually an insult. We had a large group, but the service was excellent. Very friendly, attentive, and everything was brought out timely and correctly. My food was really good! It was brunch time so I had coffee, the "Mimosa of the Moment" which was an apple cinnamon, a biscuit with blueberry preserves, and the Southern Shakshouka. All were fantastic and I would definitely get again. I also thought the price was affordable for the quantity. read more

Another great experience and meal at Tupelo Honey in upper Arlington. This time I sat outside and was treated to some fun people watching as I ate. Since they don't have shades, I recommend you sit on the inside since the sun was quite blinding. That was the only minus to my meal. The weight staff was patient, efficient, and very friendly. Everything we ordered, came out quickly and hot. It all tasted just as delicious as I remembered. read more

Coming from the south, I was so excited to see Tupelo Honey in Ohio. The service was amazing and the manager was super sweet and stopped by to check on us. The restaurant itself was pretty and "gram" worthy. My husband got the chicken and waffles and I got the farmhouse breakfast platter with the soy-sage. Both were delicious and filled us up! I think this is my go-to from now on. I also got the blue ridge coffee and that was just ok. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Blue Ridge - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

The food is absolutely Amazing. The service was as amazing as the food . The setting was cozy and perfect I give this place a 20 out of 10. read more

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We decided to try Tupelo's because of Restaurant Week July 2026. We unfortunately couldn't order off the restaurant week menu because they only offered it for dinner and we came for lunch. But they had an offer of 2 for $22. My husband got the smash burger (two patties with the fixings on a potato roll) with Mac and cheese. I originally wanted the pulled pork. Unfortunately their distributor was unable to provide it. Kristen, more about her in a second, was so apologitic, gave us biscuits with real butter and blueberries and honey as an appetizer to make up for not having the pulled pork. I ordered their chicken tenders with crispy brussel sprouts. The chicken tenders were hand breaded white meat. They were tender and juicy and not greasy. I choose a spicy ranch dipping sauce. It wasn't too spicy. The crispy brussel sprouts were delicious. I could have made a meal out of them. They were nice and crispy on the outside while soft inside. Not greasy and stayed hot (temperature) for a while. There was a sauce that came with it and I dipped each one into it. We shared Banana pudding. It was nice and creamy with big chunks of banana, vanilla wafer cookies and whipped cream. Everything was delicious! Kristen was a wonderful server. She was intuitive and had the best customer service. She was also training a lovely woman. Parking is plentiful. There is street parking and a free garage which is a short walk away. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. We chose outside since it was a beautiful day. Kristen was wonderful. I thanked her for wonderful first experience and she gifted us with a coupon to come back for lunch. We will be having lunch here in the near future to try some of the other menu options. read more

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First time here. All you need to know is ask for Dana's section. She is amazing and so professional. Shoots straight. Has excellent suggestions and that smile will win you over. Get the biscuit appetizer and order drinks. Sit back and people watch. Then order dinner and another round of drinks. Dinner will arrive and you will forget about EVERYTHING else. Chow down. Dana will check back with you. Your mouth will be full. Just smile. When the bill comes make sure you take care of Dana. Really well. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Fried Chicken, Brussels sprouts, Heirloom Grits with Goat Cheese*** and a Boozy Turkey - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

I came for dinner last night in order to use a discount given to us at a recent Yelp Elite event. They were not busy (Tuesday 5:30ish) so I got my requested table by the windows since it was still sunny. My server was great. The place is really lovely and I like there is now a parking garage just steps away. I started with a specialty sip cocktail - an Orange Cinnamon Bun Old Fashioned, and ordered 3 apps since they were half-priced for happy hour. The Biscuits for a Cause (2 with butter, jam and honey), Fried Pickles (chips with ranch), and Famous Fried Green Tomatoes (I don't normally like goat cheese, but these are served with stone-ground goat cheese grits) were all fabulous and I had plenty to take home after trying all. I had a glass of red blend wine with my entree, which was the Pan-Seared Salmon. My two chosen sides were the mashed potatoes and fried okra. The salmon was perfectly cooked; it was a great dish. I also got the Rosemary & Parmesan Breakfast Potatoes to go to have with my breakfast this morning. The service, food and atmosphere were all very enjoyable. The manager also helped out bringing food, and checking on me. I would return for another meal. read more

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The lunch fell short of expectations. Although the staff was friendly and attentive, the food was disappointing. I had high hopes for their famous "honey powder," but the dishes turned out to be rather bland. The sponge cakes were tasty, yet overall, the experience did not live up to the establishment's renowned reputation and left me feeling disappointed. read more

The food reminded me of what you would get at a cafeteria. Service and ambiance was okay. Waitress was very nice.

Found Tupelo accidentally when looking for another breakfast restaurant and the pictures enticed me. They had a special event and a sign on the door saying they would be closed from 130-4 for a private event. It was 109 and I thought I wouldn't get seated but they were super friendly and say me and didn't rush me (or anyone else that came in before 130). I had the smothered chicken with Parmesan potatoes and okra based on the servers recommendation. I also added the biscuits for a cause with butter and honey. The chicken was chicken strips smothered with sausage gravy instead of white gravy. The strips are brined just like the other bone in chicken, which gave them good flavor, but a ham like texture. They are tasty, so just something to be mindful of if you are a texture food person. Would definitely recommend getting the sausage gravy it was delicious as well. Okra was top tier, crispy and flavorful. Not greasy, slimy, or dry, 10/10. Potatoes had a nice crisp and generous Parmesan, but they weren't the same as what was shown in other pictures. The pictures online show homestyle fresh cut potatoes but these were frozen ones. Still very good just not what I expected. Biscuits were the star. Buttery, soft and light and fresh inside and thin and crisp outside. I had them with honey and butter and had to make myself slow down while eating them. Very good breakfast experience and I would return to try some other items. Would probably get an egg instead of potatoes with this meal next time. read more

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This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I and my daughter went at about 10:30 on Sunday before it got busy/ but it didn't take long for the place to fill up and people having to wait. Their menu was full of Southern/leaning dishes, all of which looked good. I got shrimp and grits, one of my favorite dishes ever, and my daughter got a sweet potato pancake with some kind of sauce and berries. She said it was delicious and shrimp and grits were perfect! It was her birthday so she got to choose a daddy of her liking. She chose banana pudding and it was delicious! Our waiter, Brian, was so good- attentive, efficient and super friendly. I wouldn't say there was a lot of ambience, but it was a welcoming place. There is plenty of parking- across the street in the lot used by those who shop at the many stores there and I think there's more parking around the corner. I enjoyed my meal and the restaurant itself. Five stars. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - My daughter with her sweet potato pancake. - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

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Good time at brunch today!! It was busy but our waitress was on top of it!! Really good food too read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

Amazing food and service! We are Tupelo frequent flyers. Great breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Wonderful space with hearty tasty dishes and an inviting space. My coworker and I kept talking about the design of the walls and bar area. Dream home vibes! I highly encourage ordering biscuits to share and their dirty chai is a great way to wash down the cozy meal. The space is big enough to take a group, and there's an outdoor patio that looks lovely. Street parking is available and accessible. Will be back again for sure! read more

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The food was amazing. Service was also great. The vibe is fun. Very much in service to southern food and culture. Came here for brunch with the family. My mom is from North Carolina so I deferred to her opinion. Drinks: Iced Chai was great. The creamy oat milk mixed with Chai tea had just the right amount of spice. Bloody Mary came with an entire piece of bacon Okra and fried green tomatoes were perfectly crispy. Not mushy at all. I will say the sauce for the Okra has a kick to it. The Chicken in the Chicken & Waffles (plain) was very crispy and the waffles were not too dry. Covered with a dash of powdered sugar and maple syrup for just the right amount of food. read more

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I absolutely love their happy hour! The food, the ambiance and the service is great. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThdqxeGv/ read more

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Very nice ambiance's, low lighting and plenty of seating as well as seating outside. I tried the Shrimp and Grits which was okay. The Tomato soup was good and for dessert we had the banana pudding, very good. Our server G was definitely on point!!!!! I enjoyed the whiskey tasing too especially the ginger one. Good!!!! read more

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Gorgeous interior and great service, but the food was just okay and not up to the value of what you're paying for it. Ordered the morning glory bowl which was a grits bowl with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and red pepper sauce. It was pretty greasy and salty. I think I would have to try some other things on the menu to give this place the fairest assessment, but I unfortunately was not that impressed. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Morning glory bowl - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

Wet yummy! Slow service sometimes but good food. Chicken for sure and the tomato app was amazing. Great feel to the place. read more

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Check my photos for the food selections we enjoyed, which included some very well prepared traditional Southern Fried Chicken & Okra. I also added some menu shots for your convenience. The Sweet Tea is just right and not simply overpowering and dumped full with sugar. The restaurant is very clean, the seating is spacious and comfortable, and parking was easy, off street in a nearby free garage. Great deserts, and one is big enough to share between two people! Shopping is also available at a variety of premium & specialty stores nearby on Lane Avenue. read more

Not so great, salad and avacodes had black spots. Scary. Better to pass and go somewhere safe. David read more

Yes I would recommend. We visited for brunch and had a great experience. There were no issues with seating and the service was very good. I had the chicken and waffle which is their signature along with meatloaf. I also tried the meatloaf and it was good just as the chicken and waffle. The service was good timely and friendly. We had food beverages and a good time. Overall great experience and great time. I will visit again. Also parking is not an issue there is a garage behind the restaurant. read more

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The service was good. The food was not. My family and I came here in 2024 and we remember having an unremarkable yet positive experience. I ordered some type of fried chicken sandwich and it was crispy and good. I don't know what happened since then and 2026, but the chicken was not good this time around. There was too much breading on the chicken to the point the outside was rock hard and half of the weight of the chicken tender was just the breading. The "bee dust" they sprinkled on top did them no favors. Is this excess breading a result of shrinkflation? Anyway, I will not be returning here. Someone needs to do some quality control on the fried chicken. I mean, it's touted on the menu as their specialty. Come on... read more

Another great happy hour and the bartender Marley knocked it out of the park. Incredible espresso martini and a fall flavored old fashioned. We shared some Brussels sprouts that were so yummy too. read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

This was some REALLY good fried chicken! I got a two piece, fries and wanted to try the tomato soup too. All items were fabulous! The chicken was crispy and juicy and fresh! Parking is across the street if you can find it. Service was phenomenal! I will definitely come back next time I am in Columbus!!! read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

My favorite restaurant in Columbus so far! The food was spectacular, I had absolutely no complaints about my meal! We were all pleased with our drinks as well (highly recommend the espresso martini if you like it on the more chocolatey side!). Everything was so flavorful. Our waitress was so sweet, and it was her first day off training. We all agreed that she did an amazing job! I loved the plant decor on the ceiling as well as the lighting. Great for big party tables, like graduation family dinners or a bachelorette weekend dinner like we did! read more

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First, the space looks great when you walk into Tupelo Honey: it is bright, clean, with lovely touches like greenery draped across ceiling beams. The hostess and server who greeted us were friendly and efficient. We were there at noon, and they had a variety of brunch and lunch options on the menu, many focused on their specialty: fried chicken. We ordered the fried green tomatoes which are served on a bed of grits and were very tasty (not too greasy, good flavor overall). The entrees were less impressive: the Cobb salad looked pretty, but was surprisingly bland, and the sweet and spicy chicken sandwich featured a rather tough, overcooked piece of chicken (though the spicy sauce was good). The sandwich is stacked so that it's difficult to eat as a sandwich too, and better cut up. If half stars were possible, I'd likely give 3.5. Id be interested to return and try different dishes. read more

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We had a group of 8 for lunch on a Saturday. Others had been here but I hadn't. Walking into the restaurant I was pleased by the decor. My family had ordered pimento cheese dip for appetizers. It came with chips and was devoured by all. Most ordered the spicy chicken for lunch- I got the honey dusted chicken, crisp and juicy- I had ordered the 1\2 hen so I could have some to take home- It was just as great the next nite. The rosemary and parmesan cheese fries were so tasty- crisp outside and tender inside. The service was attentive and so helpful. Those who ordered drinks commented on how good they were. Parking is behind the restaurant in a garage- they validate your parking. The restrooms are clean. I'm looking forward to returning here. I will try to get something other than chicken but it is sooooo good I don't know if I can avoid ordering it. read more

Amazing service,amazing food , we enjoyed it very much thank you again. We will be back soon

Great food no seasoning necessary, Great place to get a home cooked meal

Nice restaurant with plenty of seatings, Came during lunch., very clean and homely. The service was good , the chicken took awhile , that's how you know it's made to order and it did not disappoint, it was very good. Juicy and had a nice crisp with the bee dust . We also ordered the fried pickles, yum!- if you love pickles, the best one I had so far. We also got the steak and eggs. Everything was delicious, will definitely come back here again if in town. read more

I was in town 28JUL2025 for a business trip and searched Yelp to find food options. Since I have been to Tupelo Honey in Raleigh NC for years, this was my choice. There was 1 waiter and 2 waitresses working and I know it is still hard to find wait staff. My waitress was friendly, but she still needs to learn how to touch more than 1 table when she is in the dining area instead of visiting 1 table and going back to the kitchen. I waited 15 minutes just for water. Now for the good part! My pan seared salmon was crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside and delicious. The rosemary potatoes were delicious as well. My salad was good, but I filled up on the salmon and potatoes. Decent service, but amazing food. I will be back on my next trip! read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Pan seared salmon and rosemary potatoes! Yum! - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

We recently visited Tupelo Honey to take advantage of their BOGO entrée promotion, and it felt like an absolute steal. I can't remember the dishes we ordered at this point, but everything we tried was well-seasoned and really tasty, especially for the price. I think our server's name was Connor and he was a gem: friendly, easy to chat with, and clearly on top of his section without ever making us feel rushed. Between the promo and the service, this is definitely a spot we'd come back to! read more

Southern Charm on Lane Ave: Tupelo Honey Delivers If you're craving Southern comfort with a modern twist, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar in Columbus, Ohio is worth the stop. Tucked into Lane Avenue's busy shopping and dining strip, this spot serves up warm hospitality and bold flavors that'll have you planning your next visit before dessert hits the table. My wife and I stopped in for lunch, and from the first sip of our Farmstand Peach Lemonade, we knew we were in for something special. That drink was summer in a glass -- sweet, refreshing, with just enough tartness to keep things interesting. It paired perfectly with everything that came next. I ordered the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and let me tell you -- it didn't hold back. Crispy fried chicken glazed in a fiery-sweet sauce, stacked high on a soft bun, with tangy pickles and a creamy spread that brought it all together. On the side? Rosemary & Parmesan Potatoes -- crispy, herby, and just salty enough to make each bite count. My wife went with the For Love of Cobb Salad, a Southern remix of the classic. Fresh greens, apple cider bacon, pickled red onions, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomato, and buttermilk ranch all played their part. It was colorful, crisp, and filling -- and the perfect counter to what came next. Because of course, we saved room for dessert. I went big with the Brown Butter Pecan Pie, served warm and rich, with that signature nutty depth only brown butter can deliver. My wife dove into the Mississippi Mud Pie -- a chocolate lover's dream. Think dense, fudgy layers of chocolate topped with whipped cream and just enough crunch to keep things interesting. Tupelo Honey doesn't just serve Southern food -- it celebrates it, with every dish rooted in comfort and layered with modern flavor. From the friendly service to the thoughtful menu, it was a lunch we won't forget. read more

Nice restaurant with lots of seating plus a bar area. My observation is southern food and not soulfood. No designated parking lot near restaurant. Plenty of tables during the Summer months. Fried okra was delicious. For the smothered Chicken, the sauce tasted similar to breakfast biscuits & gravy. Friendly customer service. read more

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My husband and I had dinner here. The service? Top notch. Ambiance? Upscale casual. Food? OUTSTANDING!! Don't miss out on this gem! read more

We had a 12:15 reservation and hoped to move it earlier--the website said it was possible by moving to an outside table, so we went to the host stand after passing numerous open outside tables, though there were a lot in-bussed. We were told this was NOT possible. So we waited for :45 and observed: -some people being turned away and told there were no available spots, even at the bar which was mostly open -a very friendly bartender who offered us drinks and service while we waited (and the same to others-he was great!) -one host seating some walk ins -so many un bussed tables -Once seated, our server was knowledgeable and efficient. -Biscuits (order of 2) came right out. Butter was VERY salty and seemed to fight with the jam -Chicken pepper soup was a tasty dish of seasoned chicken, not a soup -chicken & Waffles and Sweet Potato Pancake entre were both good -Omlet ordered with egg whites did not come that way and server did not come back to check so that was a fail. -Grits with goat cheese--made these too savory --Ambiance, what ambiance? Loud and somewhat chaotic. We won't be returning read more

Loved trying out Tupelo Honey!! We were excited finding parking so easily on the street in front of the restaurant and not having to wait for a table. Our server was lovely and gave us a run down of the menu! We of course had to order what they're famous for (chicken and waffles). Great food, cute spot! read more

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar - Sweet and spicy chicken and waffles- $16.95 Delish!! - Southern Near Me - Upper Arlington, Ohio

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