Hidden gems: restaurants in Columbus
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Columbus. Ratings are based from 505 places in Columbus
Mabella's Italian Steakhouse
14 W 11th St 31901-4224
"Beautiful restaurant, wonderful service and the food is delightful. Starters prosciutto wrapped dates is a flavor bomb in your mouth! We had a sampler platter that held some real treats, aside from th..."
Plucked Up Chicken & Biscuits
1208 1st Ave 31901-4298
"Was looking for a place to eat and this and decided to try it. I got the the Biscuits and Gravy and was amazing the gravy wasn't over powering and the Biscuits were light and fluffy a d complimented t..."
Mellow Mushroom
6100 Veterans Pkwy 31909-6223
"The pizza here is SO good! You can tell that all of the toppings are fresh and the crust has a crunch to it that the other pizza delivery restaurants can't duplicate! We had the mighty meaty pizza. I..."
Your Pie
1019 Broadway Avenue Suite 1 31901
"We brought our soldier here because he wanted pizza. We really enjoyed the fact that we could all get something different. I had a margherita pizza and the rest of my family had variations of pepperon..."
Jason's Deli
5555 Whittlesey Blvd # 9 31909-7212
"Great food. Love the sandwiches. Price point good.. 10 to 15 bucks will feed you well. Large seating area. Also a salad bar"
Chicken Salad Chick
2511 Airport Thruway Space C 31904
"We were in Columbus for an appointment. This was recommended highly by everybody. So we went. It was kinda hidden but we found it and so should you. It was definitely a must do, if your in the area or..."
How Sweet It Is Cake Studio
6002 Veterans Pkwy Suite B 31909-4575
"I always have a great experience with this bakery. Their desserts do have real taste, not just plain sugar sweetness. It’s the only place in town where I buy cupcakes, since they are very rich, but..."
Freeze Frame Yogurt Shoppe
1100 Broadway 31901-2588
"This is the best frozen yogurt place I’ve been to. Great flavors and toppings. And VERY reasonably priced especially if you can get the military discount. Highly recommend!"
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
2151 Fort Benning Rd 31903-3202
"Once we all had time to read the many authentic Mexican dishes we were able to come to our decisions. Was tough to do because there were so many good choices. Full of good Mexican flavor and some of o..."
Fountain City Coffee
1007 Broadway 31901-5207
"Small coffee shop on Columbus Georgia's Broadway. Great coffee and food, friendly hip staff. I like the frozen mocha, extra sweet"
Lemongrass Thai & Sushi
2435 Wynnton Rd 31906-2534
"Awesome modern atmosphere clean with excellent service! Smells like lemon grass HeavenFood and fresh drinks are amazing!!!"
Clearview Barbecue
4222 River Rd 31904-6556
"I Love their food. I've never had a bad experience there. This restaurant has a family atmosphere filled with much love. I've had two sick children and the Owner didn't hesitate to let me put in a con..."
Midtown Coffee House
1342 13th St 31901-2345
"Coffee was a bit strong but I LOVE the purpose of this place definitely something to go see and ask questions about the mural on the wall. The lady working the night was very informative and friendly...."
Saltcellar
1039 1st Ave 31901-2401
"The food says international but it really is mostly steak and seafood. Some of the starters/appetizers were really the only things considered “internationalâ€. The food wasn’t top notch but still..."
The Simple Greek
1228 Broadway Suite 100 31901-2431
"The staff is efficient in moving your order down the line and accommodating a big rush especially on Sundays at lunch time. It’s in a great area, spacious, and the food is great. I went with a frien..."
Ok Sun's Oriental Restaurant
2929 Victory Cir 31909-1647
"I wish I could give Ok Sun 6 stars. My family has been eating here for over 20 years and the food has *always* been fantastic! The owners are some of the kindest people I've ever met. Best Korean food..."
Mercy's Jamaican Kitchen
5753 Milgen Rd 31907-2417
"I always enjoy my food when I go. Their accent can be a little hard to understand when I’m placing an order on the phone, but they are always very nice when I ask them to repeat themselves. My famil..."
Don Chuchos Mexican Restaurant
5770 Milgen Rd 31907-2430
"This is the best Mexican restaurant in all of Columbus GA. The food is fresh and delicious! The staff is really friendly and it has a cozy atmosphere. They also keep this place really clean. The servi..."
Firehouse Subs
2501 Whittlesey Rd. Suite H 31909-3031
"This place has some great sandwiches. The inside is always clean or being cleaned as tables come available. I also like the decorative theming. You are greeted at the register with a smile and a welco..."
CC's Place Restaurant
2023 Fort Benning Rd 31903-3215
"Came here with a friend who swears by this place and he was right to rave about it. I got one egg, hash browns with cheese, a homemade biscuit, and a pancake. Everything was properly seasoned, biscuit..."