The Black Cow

The Black Cow is hands down one of the best places to eat in Columbus! The food is excellent, and the service is always friendly and attentive. It’s definitely a popular spot—by early evening the place is already buzzing with energy. My go-to is the Chicken and Waffles—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced every time. My wife had the steak salad, which was good, though it came with a little too much blue cheese for her taste. One thing we couldn’t help but notice was how many tables around us ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes—they’re clearly a favorite here and looked fantastic. The atmosphere is great—small, cozy, and full of character. If you’re in Columbus, The Black Cow is a must-visit for both the food and the vibe.

We finally made it to The Black Cow after hearing so many people rave about the fried green tomato tower—and honestly, it lived up to the hype. The goat cheese was super creamy and stretchy, and just brought everything together. We were so ready to dig in, we didn’t even snap a pic of the cheese pull—totally worth it though. I got the salmon steak for my main. It was fine—nothing special, just your typical salmon with some lemon. The sauce it came with did help give it a little extra flavor. My friend had the meatloaf sliders and said they were pretty good—juicy and filling. Another friend ordered the shrimp po’ boy and she really liked it. The shrimp were crispy without being greasy, and the sandwich came together nicely. By the end, we were full and had to take some leftovers home. The place was nice but a little crowded and loud, but the staff were super friendly and helpful with recommendations. They’ve also got some fun drinks on the menu, so we will definitely come back and try out the drinks.

Stopped here for lunch when visiting during a conference. The restaurant is a cute southern theme place located downtown. We were seated right away and our waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was delivered promptly and was delicious. My husband had the cheeseburger and I had the Georgia hot and sticky grilled chicken sandwich--which ranks as probably my favorite chicken sandwich of ALL TIME!

Great food with great service. My friend and I sat and talked for hrs and the waitress checked on us about evey 15 mins. The food was good and it wasn't even crowded, which made it better. I will definitely be back.

The Black Cow Restaurant offers an American and Southern menu. It is a favorite spot of the local lunch crowd. I went in to try one of their most popular burgers: The Bacon Pimento Cheeseburger. A toasted bun with jalapeño pepper jelly. The jelly provides a perfect touch of spiciness and sweetness without overpowering the juicy beef patty covered with housemade pimento cheese and chopped bacon. The burger is served with Crinkle-cut French Fries cooked to perfection: salty and crispy on the outside, and mashed-potato soft on the inside. I give it 5 Stars.

Driving through town and found this place the night before Mother’s Day. The wait everywhere was insane so we decided to stay. The food ended up being delicious. We got chicken fingers, a burger, the pork chops, and fried green beans. Our waitress was super nice and helpful.

40 minutes for Fish and chips that were 80% breading 20% fish. Fries were reheated, however the fried green beans were good. Apparently the grouper filets are supposed to be butterflied and stretched open to appear larger / increase surface area.

This was a pleasant surprise on our visit to Columbus. We were looking for a place to eat and found this gem. The food was absolutely delicious, the taste was on point. My wife and son got a burger with some jelly that was, to my surprise, quite tasty. It was made different, cheese that we had not tried before. My steak was made the way I wanted it. The wings were full of flavor and crunchy, but not dry.

Great food and great atmosphere! We are from out of town and found this gem! ..................................

I had the shrimp and grit cake and it was OUT OF BOUNDS delicious. The pineapple casserole was delicious. The lobster tots were very good as was the pimento burger. The service was excellent. I loved the ambiance and decor. Rustic with style. The place is small but OMG is it delicious! We are planning to come back tomorrow for lunch to try something else The prices are very reasonable

I stopped by to kill some time after running into the owner a week ago while out dining. She was such a sweetie so I just had to. What I didn't know is that they promote wine down Wednesdays. I tried the fried bacon and couldn't finish it. I packaged it up to take home and realized today that it can't be microwaved for too long (*sniffs lingering scent of burned deliciousness). I plan to return and will try an entree. There are several menu items I look forward to trying in the near future (on Wednesdays).

Amazing delicious food, Fantastic service from Pria at the bar. The place was like a barn style inside large and open with about 6 seats at the bar..

The Black Cow is a popular answer when you ask for a suggestion for a great meal that does not disappoint in Columbus. Always busy so plan on a wait if you go during busy meal time hours. The menu offers a nice selection of entrees, sides, and appetizers everyone rave about. We have gone to The Black Cow many times over the years since it has opened and have never been disappointed. We love to try different menu options each time. It's a great spot to bring an out of town guest or for a date night. A great gem in Columbus!

The staff is super nice and friendly. Guys, you gotta try the meatloaf sliders and pimento cheeseburger! But especially the meatloaf. The BEST meatloaf I've EVER tasted! The look of the place is great. It looks modern and retro at the same time. The steak tacos are good too!

I just recently did a pick up order at 'The Black Cow' and was sadly underwhelmed. I ordered 3 meals. The classic Cheeseburger, the Chicken and waffles with Mac and Cheese, and the fried pork chops with collard greens and Mac and cheese. Before discussing the food I want to address the pick up process. I went to pick up the food and was disregarded by staff. I approached the bar and attempted to pay and was brushed off and had to wait in favor of other customers. This was the erasure of their tip in real time. No eye contact, and placing payment on counter rather than hand. Very unfortunate. The food itself (please note it was a to-go order). The burger was good. Standard I ordered medium and it had a red center more of a rare but the flavor was there. Fries were nothing to rave over definitely from frozen. (Chicken and Waffles) The Chicken dry and could not spot a dash of seasoning. The bacon jam advertised was missing from the order completely, which possibly could have helped with flavor. Waffle was pretty standard no sweetness and no crisp but a good waffle. The Mac and cheese was the best item really cheesy and good texture on the noodles. Could use some salt and pepper but that's preference based. The fried pork chops were disappointing. The fried skin slid off and was saturated in the grease from onions and mushrooms. It was seasoned but the amount of grease left me feeling dipped in an oil drum. I think the idea of onions and mushrooms with no gravy as weird but could be executed way better. The greens were good, my first time having them with bacon bits but pork is pork. Mac again was the star. Portions are good also, great shell just missing some love and soul. Clean, industrial vibe.

If I could give 6 stars I would. Laurie (spelling?) was an incredible server. Great recommendations, and very fun! We ordered the Goat Cheese & Fried Green Tomato, and mozzarella sticks as appetizers. The tower? Out of this world. Fried goat cheese? Oh yeah. Entrees were the 10oz ribeye (loaded mash & green beans), the salmon steak (green beans & Mac n cheese), and the fried grouper sandwich. The steak was perfect. Cooked exactly as requested. Well seasoned. Delicious. The salmon steak was a tiny bit smaller than expected, but that lemon butter sauce made up for it. The fried grouper sandwich was delicious!

I don't give 5 stars just because. It's not the alcohol talking: everything was amazing! Party of 13 - everyone is thrilled with their meals! I had fish & chips - ranch dressing w/ fries is delicious; tartar sauce is delicious. I can't ask for anything more!!! Locals love this place.

Wonderful service! Delicious Southern American food! Fun, comfortable and casual atmosphere. Great for families, casual dates and after work dinners.

Beautiful small restaurant in the downtown Columbus area. My husband and I have visited for date night and for take out and been satisfied with both. We really like this spot for burgers. The steak salad is huge, great deal for the price. Wings are eh. Drink menu is pretty cool, lot of "cow themed" cocktails ~$10/ea. Half price wine on Wednesdays. Most times we have visited there have been some 8+ tops that crowd the place and make service a little slower, but not enough to really complain.

We stopped here for a work lunch and the food was great! It was a little dark for a mid-day meal, but I imagine that during happy hour or the weekends, it's the perfect setting for some good food and drinks.

Very happy with the taste and service: Meatloaf delicious Cole slaw yummy Fries done right

The best in Columbus! Great service by Angelique, a great poor of wine, and the best fresh food down here. I had the hamburger steak with gravy and onions, pineapple casserole, and mashed potatoes. It doesn't get any better so stop looking go to the black cow and eat . Just wow thank you Angelique.

We went back two more times while visiting again. It was again, busy, but we made the wait. For starters we got the fried bacon and fried okra. The first time I got their porkchops (fried) and they were excellent. Moist, fully cooked, seasoned well but smothered in the gravy. It was good, but in excessive gravy. If I do it again I would ask for it on the side. Delicious, just too much for me. Fried bacon was cool, but I wouldn't do it again. It became a kind of slimy mess inside with a nice crust outside. Cool to try, but not ordering it next time. The sauce was not good. Even from the folks that liked honey and tobasco (tobasco is trash hot sauce, just fyi) they didn't like the combo. The okra was good, not slimy on the inside. The 2nd time we went I got the Chicken and Grits. Oh. My. Gosh. The cajun sauce stole the show. Over anything I had there, it was simply plate-licking delicious. The chicken was crispy even under the sauce and the grits were in a fried patty and were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. A bit of the chicken with the smooth grits and that sauce...oh man. The grits haters at the table even said it was amazing. This feels like a menu item that would get skipped by a lot of folks. Don't skip it, try it. Great place.

I was pleasantly surprised at this bar in downtown - what a cool find! The yelp reviews were right on point... I enjoyed the ambiance, the service and the food! I had the fried green tomato and goat cheese tower appetizer which was so good. Wasn't expecting the goat cheese to be fried but it was so good! For entree I had the fried grouper sandwich. Large portion size, soft bun, light and delicious fish... yum... just perfect. Would recommend both! If you're looking for a place to go with good food... this is it!

Wow. Just wow. After seeing reviews I thought this would be a solid option. Boy was I wrong. Came here with wife and in-laws. We were seated right away and the host was friendly. The waiter was fine but not talkative and just seemed over his shift. Now on to the really disappointing aspect. The food I ordered the meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes and fries. The menu said it was the best in the south. If that is true then man the south is really missing out in good meatloaf. It was about as good as a frozen banquet meal. I was hoping the mashed potatoes would at least be a saving grace. Nope just as bad. The fries were ok. The wife ordered the crab cakes. She loves crab cakes so was happy they were on the menu. They were so bad she only had two bites and couldn't eat anymore. She said the worst she's had. The in-laws both got the chicken salad. They both said it was ok. That is why 2 stars and not 1. Sadly do not recommend. Go somewhere else this place not worth it.

We're visiting Columbus for an Army graduation and our Airbnb suggested the Black Cow to us, and oh boy was it a great suggestion! We weren't super hungry, so only a few of us ordered entrees and the rest just bought appetizers to share. The lobster tots and fried bacon were delicious! And all of the entrees we got as well were great (the meatloaf, fish & chips, and prime rib). All of their staff are super friendly, quick, and helpful. Our server was Kaden and she was fantastic. So friendly and knowledgeable! Overall, fantastic experience and great food!

My credit card was hacked at this place. Someone used a scanner and placed over $500 on my credit card

Salmon and mashed potatoes and green beans! All is soaked in butter but everything is delicious

My overall favourite restaurant in Columbus so far in the year I have lived here! The Restaurant is an amazing experience, and I enjoyed the high top tables towards the back better than the seating near the door. The fried green tomato tower is better than the Appetizer! I've gotten a Shrimp po boy and burger there and really enjoyed both.

Wow! A friend recommended this place when they visited Georgia. Every item we ordered was amazing. They are the King of Sauces! Gosh and Chips, chicken tenders, meatloaf sliders, lobster tater tots! 10/10!

Love the Black Cow!! Food is always good and they have a great variety great menu items. Best burgers in town

During my visit in Dec 2021-Jan 2022 to my sister who resides in Georgia. She brought me to this restaurant for some much needed sister bonding. The restaurant ambience and decor reminded me of a roadhouse restaurant feel. It is pretty lively. They offer a southern comfort food plus cocktails. They're know for their green fried tomatoes with goat cheese. We definitely ordered this and it was delicious! My sister and I ordered the shrimp and grits, my sister loved it. It was ok for me. I forget the reason I didn't like it. I only recall that it was different than most shrimp and grits. The place is clean. Our server was excellent. We bumped into a friend who was dining there as well. We had a fun time. We would return again.

Had dinner here while in town. Like the atmosphere, as there is a small bar on the right and then tables lining the left and in the back. Good food, friendly staff, and an enjoyable evening. We had a salmon blt, pimento bacon burger, chicken tenders, and chicken and waffles. Everyone enjoyed their meal, with the tenders maybe being a little over done. Will come back when I am in town again.

Loved the food at this place. The portions were pretty good, too. The place is pretty lively as it's in downtown. The chicken and waffles, which is a southern staple, was pretty good. The shrimp pasta was also good, considering I normally don't eat pasta, but this I would have gobbled..lol.. It had a nice flavor to it..

6/3/2024. First visit Smallish interior with rustic feel, some outdoor seating. Busy but not too loud and not too long of a wait. Fast, friendly and efficient service. Didn't mind questions and if they didn't know, they asked the chef. Started with the Fried Green Tomato and Goat Cheese Tower, intuition said order even tho hubby doesn't like goat cheese. I was correct, it was super delicious and the cheese was mild. It did not overpower the tomatoes. I had a massive Shrimp PoBoy (1/2 went home) that was delicious, reminded me of NewOrleans. Hubby said his Bacon Cheeseburger was perfectly cooked and juicy.

Excellent service. Excellent food. I would love to come back if I am ever again in Columbus. -I am tired- sorry no pics. Just come see for yourself. Small place. Long bar and I keep hearing the drinks are awesome from those at the bar behind me.

Ok yall, I went in this joint with an appetite and I definitely was satisfied. Ya boy ordered the fried green tomatoes as an app. YA BOY was flabbergasted when he found out these wizards at black cow put a fried piece of goat cheese between each fried tomatoe OH LAWD!! This succulent masterpiece did not last long as I tried to finish it without breathing, no easy task I must say. For the main attraction ya boy ordered the salmon BLT and sweet Jesus indeed. This drippin' sandwich was juicy, flavorful.... Shit, I shed a few tears when I was on my last bite. 8.4/10 fried green tomatoes, 8.1 salmon BLT. Bartender (began with an A) was the best waitress/waiter I've had in the area. Asked for recommendations and she guided me on my question for obesity in way I could never describe. Without her this night out would have been a last cause. Service 10/10

Great atmosphere, excellent service, well stocked bar and the food was great! I had steak tips, the green beans were sautéed and maybe the best thing on the plate, my wife had the meatloaf which was excellent, it comes with heavy red/tomato sauce so if you don't care for that flavor be warned

WOW. THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING. The staff were super gracious and sweet in updating us on the status of our table. It was quite the wait as there was a military graduation in town so it was nice to know the updates. While we waited for a table, Abby helped us out at the bar. She took amazing care of us and even made time to talk a little and turns out, we both love everything to do with spicy stuff! Which leads me to myyyy: Bloody Mary Review!!! If any of you follow me and check out my reviews, you'll know I LOVE Bloody Mary's and that I'm on a quest to find the PERFECT Bloody Mary! I had the Mad Cow Mary here and WOW. Not only was the flavor amazing, but the spice? Literally perfect. With habanero organic vodka and a bit of other added spice here and there, this hit the nail on the head. After about 5 sips I was breathing fire and loving every bit of it. If you love spicy Bloody Mary's, this here is the home for them. Abby did an amazing job of taking care of us at her table and we had absolutely ZERO complaints. For appetizer I HIGHLY recommend the BLT dip with pita chips. Very satisfying for an appetizer. Ambiance is great! Pub style and laid back. Go here to make that stomach happy.

I was not able to order anything from the restaurant because I arrived after the kitchen closed. My family that was able to order and received their food and stated the food was too salty. The restaurant was clean.

Easily the best burger in town. Nothing else is even in the same class. Check out the pineapple casserole as well.

We shared a yummy dinner at The Black Cow last weekend. We were seated immediately upon arriving and the place remained a buzz our entire time there. Several parties coming in to enjoy dinner. I had a sweet tea to start. My son and I shared the fried okra, chicken and waffle with collards and my bff had the meatloaf with green beans. I'd definitely repeat visit on another trip to town or bring guests here for a casual, tasty and filling dinner if they're in town. Great spot! Friendly service and food came out in a very reasonable time. We snagged a parking spot around the corner.

****And the Cow Says Moo!" I didn't eat any cow but the chicken and waffles and Shrimp and Grits were Money! I came here on a business trip and the kids met up with me. The restaurant itself initially appears to be just another bar restaurant. It is not. The food here is very good. The food is also very reasonably priced. The service makes this place all that and a bag of chips. Nothing and I mean Nothing beats real Southern Food and Southern Hospitality. Crispy chicken skins and juicy chicken meat top a perfectly prepared stack of pancakes. I would order this dish again! Grits? Well, it is amazing how grits can be so different depending on who makes them. They do grits right here. Wait, there's more! Absolutely do not forget the collard greens. Overall, I am a fan of this place and then some.

Food was AMAZING! Try the Lobster and the Pineapple Casserole if you're looking for a good appetizer. Nate was our server and he was INCREDIBLE!

Tonight was my second time to eat at The Black Cow! It did not disappoint! The food was amazing, I got Shrimp and grits again and this dish is consistently Delicious! I promise it's not your typical shrimp and grits! The grits are fried in a block and have an unexpected crunch on the outside! The shrimp are tender and the sauce is rich and creamy making each bite better than the one before! The service is 2nd to none and the atmosphere is quaint and cozy with exposed brick walls and a beautiful bar! GO! You won't be disappointed!

The meat loaf was pretty tasty, but they didn't heat it up enough. Collards had a good smoky flavor too. Beer on draft was good. I'd give another dish a shot here, but the only thing memorable here for me so far was partly cold meat loaf.

Food was fantastic but the service was the best thing about the evening. Nate did a great job. He kept us entertained while being professional. My family will return and hopefully we will be blessed with Nate serving us again.

The Black Cow has a casual atmosphere utilizing the industrial brick feel of downtown Columbus. Drink menu has some custom cocktails and I tried the Georgia Peach Mule. It was quite refreshing on a hot Georgia day. I sat at the bar and Abby, the bartender, was super friendly and very helpful with ordering. I had the side salad (which I failed to take a picture of ‍), it was pretty basic but the vinaigrette dressing Abby recommended was delicious. I ate the Steakhouse Burger with fries for my meal. It was a good burger, the blue cheese crumbles mixed well with the caramelized onions. Amazing staff! Refreshing drinks. Laid back vibe. Good food.

Great food. Service= great! The food took a little to come out but overall great Friendly service, yummy food. Good atmosphere

We stopped in on our way back up to North Georgia and the service and food were amazing! I had the bacon pimento cheese burger with pepper jelly! Never even thought this combination would be so good! Our waitress Abby was amazing! We will stop by again whenever we drive through Columbus!

The fried green tomato tower was delicious. They layer fried goat cheese in between fried green tomatoes. I wish it was less goat cheese and more tomatoes or that the goat cheese was cut thinner but overall delicious. We also ordered two entrees the salmon and steak. The waitress never checked on us. We had to flag her down for the check. Go for the fried green tomato tower not the customer service. I heard the burgers a good there as well.

Outstanding food, service and friendship! Ok, went to Columbus for a day/night trip for Concert and we researched the BLACK COW!! I wanna go back like right now! Lol. We arrived and was able to be seated right away. From the hostess to our waiter and entire we felted WELCOMED! Our waiter, Clayton didnt hold back, he was very knowledgeable of the menu and shared some amazing recommendations. The restaurant was playing music so the was a nice catch. We order the fried green tomatoes and goat cheese tower as an appetizer and I fried fish-grouper and sweet potato fries. For my drink I ordered the Georgia Peach Mule. Soooooo good-Titos, peach puree, lime, mint and Ginger beer! Thanks for a great experience, I will be back. Pictures, as always!

The service was 4/10 it took an hour to get our food. A fly flew in our drink. The food was not seasoned well, the fries did not even have salt. Overall 2/10

The food was great! Service was amazing! The place was busy and Alyssa took great care of us . She was helpful, patient, and friendly. We ordered the fried tomato and goat cheese tower. My brother ordered the chicken and waffles. Which you could never go wrong with. My mother had the salmon sandwich which she enjoyed. I had the pimento burger which was absolutely tasty. Ambiance has that of a saloon. Would come here again.

I loved this place! In town for work and a coworker wanted to introduce us to the spot. It's a smaller restaurant but not overly loud for the size. Our server was great, patient with us when our table did take a pretty good amount of time to look at the menu and decide, due to chatting so much. Their burger sauce was so good I bought an extra bottle to take home. I had the steak salad and I have never seen so much steak (perfectly cooked I might add) piled onto a salad in my life. Their balsamic vinaigrette was amazing. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic!! Definitely recommend.

We ended up here spontaneously due to a long wait at another restaurant, and we were very pleased with the experience! Service was a little slow, but the food was excellent. We had the mozzarella sticks and fried okra, which were both crispy and served hot. I got the pimiento burger, which I really enjoyed. I will say that I ordered it done medium, and it was much closer to medium well, and I would have liked a little more Jam, but otherwise it was awesome. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles, and loved it! The portions were big and the overall vibe was very fun and spontaneous (we loved the Halloween theme!) would definitely recommend

We had 4 adults and 2 children. We were sat on arrival. The vibe is cool and relaxing inside. We ordered drinks which were just beers and they were opened right away by bartender but sat on the bar for 10 minutes before waitress brought them. All our food came out expect for the kids food.... We had to wait 15 minutes for the kids chicken tenders and checked in serval times to get them. This is so backwards. Anyone with kids knows they need there food first. My cousin got the salmon and it was served luke warm pretty much cold. I had the steak bites and green beans it was good, my husband had shrimp pasta it was good, meatloaf was good. Fried green tomatoes are average. Not sure we would return here and if so maybe just sit at bar.?.?.?