OrderEats is a food delivery app created with restaurant owners and consumers in mind. What separates OrderEats from other services is simple, there are no menu upcharges, no commission fees, a flat delivery rate, and no cost to the restaurant owner.

The goal of OrderEats is to create a food ordering service that is beneficial to the restaurant owner and the customer.

"Helping the Columbus food industry grow and thrive in the aftermath of a global pandemic is why the OrderEats app is such a necessity. OrderEats exists to serve restaurant owners, to help them succeed and control how their food is delivered," said Terry Ho, a businessman who founded OrderEats a little over a year ago and also owns several restaurants including Hibachi Express.

The OrderEats team wants to help mom and-pop restaurants soar and to create an industry in Columbus that is both successful and simple.

OrderEats is still registering restaurants in Columbus and would love to partner with every restaurant in Columbus to create a better food delivery environment. Please visit OrderEats.co or contact Terry Ho at [email protected] to work with OrderEats. Customers can downloadthe app on the Google Play Store or the App Store.

OrderEats presently operates in the markets of; Albany/Leesburg, GA; Athens, GA; Hoover, AL; Tallahasee, FL; Richmond Hill, GA; Valdosta, GA; and Warner Robins, GA. Columbus will become the latest market on Friday for the growing delivery concept, which built its service on analyzing the competition and how to better serve customers and businesses alike.

For more information please visit: ordereats.co

Nutwood Winery in LaGrange will have celebrity chef Pat Neely, from Food Network's, Cooking with the Neely's. Neely will take over the kitchen as he cooks up dishes such as Neely's Southern Smoke Ribs, BBQ Baked Beans, Sweet & Spicy Coleslaw, and Nutwood's Homemade honey wheat rolls.

In addition to his popular show that appeared on Food Network, Pat Neely is also known for his popular BBQ restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee. The Detroit native has been attributed to delivering some of the best flavors of BBQ in the city known as one of America's BBQ capitals.

In addition to the celebrity visit, Neil Liechty, owner of Nutwood Winery has announced that he will be making his famous homemade almond vanilla ice cream throughout the weekend. Nutwood Winery will also feature its full normal menu with Pat Neely's BBQ special through the weekend. Live music will be offered on Friday and Saturday.

Nutwood Winery is located at 1339 Upper Big Springs Road, LaGrange, Ga. This weekend's special events can be experienced on Friday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (music should start around 7 p.m.) and Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (music should begin around 2 p.m.). For more information please visit nutwoodwinery.com.

In a release, Wendy's announced that on April 24, every car that rolls through the drive-thru will receive a free four-piece order of chicken nuggets. There is no purchase necessary and customers can choose from crispy or spicy nuggets.

While keeping in mind the stress the nation faces during COVID-19, Wendy's reminds everyone of "Free Hugs" but converts it to "Free Nugs." On Monday, Wendy's tweeted, "Not gonna lie, all this love ya'll are showing has inspired us. We wish we could give you a hug, but instead... how about a nug? This Friday, we'll be giving out free four-piece spicy and crispy nuts at every Wendy's drive-thru."

Wendy's has several restaurants around the Chattahoochee Valley. The free nugget promotion which has been called "GroupNug," is valid at participating locations only beginning at 10:30 a.m. For more information please visit Wendys.com.

American Deli, opened its first store at South Dekalb Mall near Atlanta, Georgia in 1989. The chain has now grown to dozens of locations spanning numerous states across the southeast. There was previously a location in Peachtree Mall in Columbus that closed its doors in 2018. A local business on Auburn Avenue in Columbus is not affiliated with the store that has opened in Phenix City.

American Deli's new location at 3858 A Highway 80 West Phenix City opened its doors on Monday next to the Big Cat gas station near the Walmart Neighborhood Market. The chain offers a wide assortment of food items but is known for its world-famous wings. In addition to hot wings, American Deli also sells salads, burgers, fish, sandwiches, and much more.

The store has been under development for more than a year. Signage went up on the building in early 2019 announcing the store would be opening in Phenix City. The store officially opened its doors this past Monday. In addition, a new package store also opened on the opposite side of the gas station.

American Deli becomes the latest in a long list of new restaurants that have opened in Phenix City in the past several months. Some of the other restaurants that have opened in Phenix City recently include Culvers, Jack's, Del Taco, Moe's Southwest Grill and many others. Two new grocery stores are expected to open in Phenix City in the coming weeks.

Michelle’s Restaurant is a Georgetown, Georgia-based family restaurant. The business was established in 1979 by the Perryman family and offers great homemade southern cuisine. The business owner is Curt Perryman. Mr. Perryman grew up in the town of Lumpkin, Georgia, where he watched his parents Wayne and Sue Perryman, run Michelle’s. It was only natural that he would grow up and take over the family business.

Curt took over the helm of the family business five years ago and always had big dreams of opening a second location. Curt who now lives in the city of Eufaula, Alabama with his wife and children looked about 40 miles to the north to make that dream of a second location come true, landing the second Michelle’s location in Phenix City. The Phenix City location will spare nothing not seen in the Georgetown location. Curt’s parents still have an active role in the day to day operations of the business and customers at the new Phenix City location will get to know them as well.

According to Kelli Perryman, The Phenix City location will mirror the Georgetown location in all aspects. “We want to provide our Phenix City customers with the quality and service that our Georgetown customers have come to expect from Michelle’s Restaurant. It is an honor to be able to join the community,” said Perryman.

The Phenix City location will be located at 2061 U.S. Highway 280 which is located near the Phenix Corners shopping center. An official opening date has not yet been announced however, the Perryman’s are anticipating that the Phenix City location will be open in the next two to three weeks.

The location will offer its lunch buffet from Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The lunch menu will typically consist of 3-4 entrée items and 7-8 side items. The Friday and Saturday lunch will begin at 10:30 a.m. and last until around 5:30 p.m. when the seafood buffet will begin.

The seafood buffet is one of Michelle’s signature features. The menu consists of items that include shrimp, scallops, frog legs, oysters, oyster stew, low country boil, baked filets, fried whole fish, homemade chips, cheese grits, French fries, and much more.

On Sunday’s Michelle’s will offer a traditional Thanksgiving style buffet complete with turkey, ham, dressing, and all the trimmings. Sunday’s hours of operation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Michelle’s will also feature an all you can eat salad bar as well as numerous desserts such as homemade cakes and pies. The Phenix City location will also carry Michelle’s signature banana pudding. In addition, to the mentioned items Michelle’s will feature catering and to-go items at the Phenix City store.

Michelle's Restaurant plans to announce the official opening date when it becomes available on its Facebook page at Michelle's Restaurant of Phenix City.

While many think of locations like Memphis, Austin, or St. Louis as the top barbecue destinations in the country, Columbus has a little something unique of its own going on. The rich and robust flavors of local favorites like Country's BBQ, Chester BBQ, 13th Street BBQ, Wynnton Pit BBQ, and dozens of others that dot this city have resulted in Columbus being named as one of the top 25 cities for barbecue restaurants in the United States.

According to Apartmentguide.com, their research took them to more than 6,300 communities across the United States in search of barbecue establishments. The research allowed Apartmentguide.com to calculate the percentage of barbecue establishments to the total number of restaurants in each community and determine the cities with the highest ratio of BBQ restaurants.

Columbus was ranked number 21 on the list. The research showed that 7.40% of restaurants in the city limits of Columbus are barbecue restaurants. That ratio means that with Columbus' population coming in at 194,160 residents, there are 13.14 barbecue restaurants for every 100,000 people in the city.

The only city in Georgia with a higher ratio was the Atlanta suburb of Smyrna, which ranked 9th on the list. In the city of Smyrna, 8.90% of restaurants are barbecue businesses. The city has a population of 56,706 residents. Other Georgia cities that made the list were Albany at #31, Marietta at #37 and Macon at #42.

Across the river, in Alabama, the city of Decatur located near Huntsville was ranked at #6. The city of 54,264 residents has 22.11 barbecue joints for every 100,000 residents in the city or about 9.77% of their local restaurants are barbecue businesses. Other Alabama cities that made the list include Birmingham at #23, Montgomery at #25 and Mobile at #40.

The top barbecue destination in America was listed at Memphis, Tennesse with 12.09% of its total restaurants coming in as barbecue restaurants. Carrying a population of 650,618 residents that means that there are 21.83 barbecue restaurants per 100,000 residents in the city.

Columbus barbecue has been in the national spotlight before. In 2007, Chester's BBQ which has locations on Veterans Parkway, as well as Northstar Drive, won a Steve Harvey Hoodie Award for best BBQ in the nation. Chester's continues to be one of the Fountain Cities top BBQ destinations.

Columbus' diverse selection of barbecue businesses also means the city has a wide selection for local tastebuds with numerous styles of sauces being located in the city to include vinegar and mustard-based sauces as well as less traditional sauces such as Alabama White Sauce. Columbus diners now have a chance to embark on some of the best barbecue selections in the United States right in our own back yard.

A complete list of the top 50 destinations can be found at this link

Q Korean Steakhouse has officially opened its doors at 2643 Manchester Expressway in Columbus. The restaurant fills the void left after Logan's Roadhouse closed its doors in early 2018.

Q Korean Steakhouse is a Cumming, Georgia-based business that has chose Columbus as home to open its second location. The business serves a wide variety of Korean-style dishes including Korean Barbeque. The new business is open seven days a week.

The popular family-style buffet restaurant which features a unique southern style menu closed its doors in late August after new management took over the business and wanted to renovate the location. The business has been in operation in Columbus for well over a decade.

A grand opening was held on Wednesday at the business located at 2509 Airport Thruway in The Landings in Columbus. The business is now re-opened for business and serving up popular southern-style dishes in an all-you-can-eat buffet-style setting.

In February 2019, it was announced that a new Del Taco would be constructed at 1212 East U.S. 280 Bypass in Phenix City. The location was formerly a Shoney's restaurant that closed its doors and has sat vacant for several years with only a few small businesses springing up in the location for brief periods.

The 2,400-square-foot Del Taco was built from the ground up and is owned by Clay Gullatt. A local entrepreneur who also has a Del Taco located on Hamilton Road in Columbus, Ga. The Columbus location opened in 2014.

The new Phenix City Del Taco is now set to open on November 6, 2019. The fast-food south of the border restaurant becomes the first location in East Alabama.

The Phenix City Del Taco is located on the U.S. Highway 280 near Sportsman Drive in the former Shoney's building.

Fratelli's is opening a new location under the name Peppone's Ristorante Pizzeria on Manchester Expressway in Columbus. The new location will sit at 2626 Manchester Expressway in the location that was formerly The Hungry Hillbilly.

Fratelli's is looking to bring its traditional and authentic Italian flavors to the mouths of Columbus diners. Fratelli's in Auburn has a long list of menu items that include Italian favors such as pizza, pasta dishes, bruschetta, calzones, and much more including Italian inspired desserts.

Construction has begun on the Columbus location, but no opening date has been set.

Q Korean Steak House is a Cumming, Georgia-based Korean style steakhouse and bbq restaurant. The location just north of Atlanta features several types of meat that include a variety of options in beef, pork, and chicken.

Last December the business announced it would be opening a second location in Columbus in the former Logan's Roadhouse location which closed in February of 2018.

Work has been ongoing at the location at the intersection of Manchester Expressway and Armour Road in Columbus for much of 2019. In a phone call from the Chattahoochee Voice on Monday, managers at the location in Cumming confirmed they are moving forward with work on the Columbus location and are looking to open asap. The manager has confirmed that no official date has yet been set, but they are looking for some time in about a month to open the doors.

Q Korean Steak House will be located at 2643 Manchester Expressway in Columbus. We will keep our readers updated on any new developments we learn of about the upcoming opening.

On Tuesday, The Jazzy Crab opened its doors at 5300 Sidney Simons Blvd in Columbus. The restaurant which was first revealed earlier this year brings popular cajun style dining to the city with items such as crab boils, various seafood items, and much more.

According to a post on the Facebook page of The Jazzy Crab, the business is presently still in its soft opening stage. A grand opening celebration is planned for September 8, 2019. Until the official grand opening, The Jazzy Crab will be open from 4:00 p.m.-10 p.m.

In an interview with The Chattahoochee Voice earlier this year. Owners of The Jazzy Crab noted their plans included offering a family-friendly restaurant with a smooth feel that would include live jazz bands for diners to enjoy while enjoying their meals.

The Jazzy Crab is located in The Landings Shopping Center and fills the void left by Ben's Chophouse which relocated to the Columbus Park Crossing area of the city before closing its doors. More information on The Jazzy Crab can be obtained by visiting their Facebook page or by calling (706)507-3781.

Columbus Restaurant Week sponsored by US Foods is a week-long celebration of Columbus' dining. The event allows food lovers in the area to indulge in Columbus' unique and diverse restaurant scene. Many Columbus diners develop a love for new restaurants that they may have not known existed in the city of Columbus.

The restaurants participating in the annual restaurant week will offer lunch, brunch, and dinner options. The selected menu items will include specially priced meals for $15, $30, and $40. The special pricing options do not include tax, tip, or drinks. You should call the restaurant you wish to try to learn more about reservations.

Ayden Restaurant and Lounge located at 1244 Broadway in Uptown Columbus is changing dining options on Sunday's in the Fountain City. The restaurant started its Sunday Brunch Menu just two weeks ago between the hours of 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Uptown eatery features a diverse menu that includes items such as Red Velvet Chicken and Waffles, Shrimp and Grits, the gigantic Ayden Burger, Carribean style dishes, Salmon and a wide variety of other food items, and much more including signature breakfast items such as eggs and bacon.

Ayden is well-known as a popular nighttime lounge in the Uptown area of Columbus, but management at the business is trying to show the community another side of Ayden that features a diverse and stacked menu with a wide variety of items that is available five days a week.

Ayden Restaurant and Lounge opened in September of 2018 at 1244 Broadway and became an instant hit in Columbus. The business which in its nightlife caters to hip-hop and the urban crowd also features a diverse menu selection in lunch, dinner, and late night options that range in a wide variety of selections. Management at the business is looking to introduce the community to its great menu selection and food offerings in addition to its connections to Columbus nightlife.

Ayden is now looking to please the tastebuds of Columbus diners after they leave Sunday worship service with a unique selection of menu items that range from breakfast to some lunch/dinner style menu items.

Ayden's Brunch menu kicks off every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at 1244 Broadway in Uptown Columbus near the intersection of 13th Street. Unlike the nighttime side of Ayden, there is no admission fee and the restaurant side of Ayden is a family-friendly environment open to diners of all ages. A full bar is open during legal Sunday liquor sales hours in Muscogee County on Sundays.

When Ayden opened its doors in the fall of 2018, owners at the business hoped to bring a new feel to Columbus not just in nightlife, but also in dining. Original plans called for something in line with a restaurant and lounge the would be seen in markets like Miami's popular South Beach area.

The Sunday Brunch is a popluar theme in the U.S. Northeast and has now found its way to Columbus and its diverse group of diners.

For more information feel free to contact Ayden Restaurant and Lounge at (706)507-2644.

Chef Walters recognizes that giving back to the Columbus community is just as important as creating a stellar guest experience. Each year he conducts the “Golden Whisk Competition” and “Jr Golden Whisk,” a three-day camp for young, aspiring chefs.

For the last two years, Spectra’s Culinary Innovation Summit has focused on developing new recipes, culinary concepts, and best practices in the industry. Each year, Chef Walters has earned a spot as one of a dozen of the company’s top chefs.

“Much of the client's annual marketing plan is created around Chef Chris including monthly videos and billboard,” Spectra’s Regional Vice President of Food Services & Hospitality John LaChance said. “Chef is active in the community and is always willing to travel to help regional chefs and new chefs.”

“Chef has been extremely influential to the growth of our culinary team at Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center including training two sous chefs,” District General Manager, Weezy Wingo Motzel said. “He brings the best out of everyone in the kitchen by investing time in them and genuinely caring about the people he works with. Creating delicious menus is a talent that comes natural to him but being a true leader is even more important. ”

“Chef Chris executes top notch service to all of our clients from serving events with 50 guests all the way to 6,000 with the annual Georgia Thespians Conference each year. He has the ability to not only prepare delicious meals, but also understands the importance in giving back to the Columbus community. It is an honor to have him as the Iron Works Chef, and I could not be more proud that he chose Columbus, Georgia as his home,” Executive Director of the Columbus GA Convention and Trade Center, Hayley Tillery said.

Chef Walters has been at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center since November 2015. He has helped to build a positive environment for both his culinary staff members, the Trade Center staff, and guests who host and attend events. He was born in London, England, and moved to the United States at 17 years old. He studied and refined his culinary craft at West Minister College in London, England, Johnson & Whales in Rhode Island, and has completed the Pro-Chef II Certification from the Culinary Institute of America

During his career, the largest event Chef Walters was involved in was Superbowl XLVIII, with over 82,000+ in attendance. He also has worked with some of the most prestigious and recognized companies and events including Wimbledon, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Trump Plaza, Sandals & Beaches Resorts, Club Med, the Ryder Cup, Turner Field, Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta Motor Speedway, and various hotels throughout the United States.

While in the kitchen you can catch him creating a very fun and positive work environment while also building a solid teamwork foundation for his staff. He continuously works hard to develop and train his team in order to advance their skills and take them to the next level. His love for fish can be recognized in his specialty style of Southern cuisine. His favorite dish to prepare is steamed red snapper fish with peppers, onions, and okra.

When Chef Chris isn’t in the kitchen he finds inspiration from Food Network’s Iron Chef Cauntlet and loves being at home to spend time with his kids. He gives back and participates in the local community of Columbus. He is a member of the Columbus Tech Culinary Advisory Board where he assists with the culinary program. He regularly speaks at local area schools on their Career Days to educate students about his roles as an Executive Chef and hosts the Jr. Golden Whisk Academy here at the Trade Center that works with local teenagers who are interested in the culinary arts to teach them about the aspects of the job.

Chef Chris prides himself on the presentations of his plates, as well as his relationship with guests he is serving. We absolutely love having his as a prime member of our Trade Center Family.

Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom opened its doors at 11:00 a.m. on Monday morning at a newly constructed location at 6581 Whittlesey Blvd. in Columbus. Over the past week leading up to the big grand opening the business had announced through various outlets of social media that it would be giving away free pizza for one year to the first 100 customers in line at the business when it opened its doors.

A handful of residents arrived at the business before daybreak on Monday, bringing folding chairs and blankets with them as they anxiously awaited the opening of the new business and their opportunity to receive a coupon book with coupons good for a free pizza a month for the next twelve months.

The line quickly wrapped around the business and to the opposite side of the building before 10:00 a.m. as dozens of residents from near and far came to get a taste of the newest pizza in Columbus and the opportunity to receive that same delightful taste for the next 12 months.

Shortly before 11:00 a.m. before the doors of the business officially opened, owners of the business from Shiv Restaurant Management were along side the management team and staff at the business to celebrate the grand opening of the new business. Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson was also on hand and expressed her congratulations to the owners of the business and expressed that this is the only Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom in the state of Georgia and highlighted on how this city will be able to show the rest of the state how to do it.

A line stretches wrapped around Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom in Columbus on Monday morning ahead of the opening of the new business.

After one of the store General Manager, Stephen McClure gave a few words on how exciting it is to have the new business in Columbus it was time for the official opening which was highlighted with a ribbon cutting. After a brief countdown the ribbon was officially cut and cheers rang out as the doors to the business officially opened. By the time the doors had opened the line had stretched around the building and continued to see high waits through the lunch rush.

The new Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom becomes the Colorado-based companies first location in the state of Georgia and features several TV's and a full bar that features dozens of beers as well as a covered patio.

Newt's eatery is a famous homegrown family-owned chicken eatery. Known locally as Newt's Fried Chicken and also Newt's Food Machine. The business opened its doors in August of 1980. The business was a venture by James Newton and Linda Newton. Over the years the business spread to four locations across east Alabama and West Georgia.

Over the past several years the popular establishment has declined in locations. A little over a year ago it closed its location in nearby LaFayette in Chambers County. On August 8th the store announced it would be closing its location on Magnolia Road in Lanett. The closure is being cited to the retirement of the Newton's.

Newt's has one location presently remaining which is located in West Point, Georgia. The Newton's are saddened by the closure of the Lanett location. "This is not a goodbye, rather, see you later. We love thank and appreciate all the support through the years," said the Newtons to their customers. The Newton's also thanked all the employees and friends they have made over the nearly four decades of Newt's Fried Chicken. The Newton's also thanked the Greater Valley area for the pleasure of serving them over the years.

Earlier this summer the, "Tip the Bill" hashtag challenge began to get noticed around the United States. The challenge lets restaurant patrons take a photo of their bill with the hashtag #TipTheBillChallenge wrote across it. In addition, patrons give the server a tip in the amount of the total bill.

Noting there is a fine line between good service and the opposite, not every server, waiter, or waitress is deserving of a 100% tip, but there are a handful out there. Many of which are students working their way through college or single parents trying to make ends meet.

This image from a receipt shows how the Tip The Bill Challenge is making moves.

The correct amount to tip on a dining tab to a server is between 18%-20%. However, higher tips are well deserved sometimes. This is just the latest in a long line of charitable acts seen across the Chattahoochee Valley. that have included acts like the Pay It Forward movement or the ever popular cover the tab of a first responder.

According to servers we spoke with around the Chattahoochee Valley on Tuesday, it has become popular for patrons to tip 10% of the bill. Example it the bill is $30 most will leave $3. Servers tell us this is a waste of their time and they generally find it hard to make an affordable living on this type of tip. We were told at various restaurants that restaurants charge wait staff a certain percentage of their gross sales to give to buss boys, bartenders, and hosts. So on the $3 tip on $30 they only see about a dollar while their companies take the remainder.

So the next time you go out to eat take in mind that this is the new current movement. Make sure you tip your waiter or waitress 100% snap a photo and share it on your social media platform.

Metro Diner is a Jacksonville, Florida based diner. The company started as a family owned diner in 1992 as a neighborhood diner. After success of being featured on Food Networks Diners, Dives, and Drive in 2010 the company grew rapidly. The store in Columbus opened in Mid-January of 2018 and has catered to guest 7 days a week since.

According to Metro Diner's home office, all day on Wednesday August 8, 2018 the chain will be offering its signature chicken and waffles dish for only $9.99. The dish normally sell for $15.99. For the remarkable sale price customers will enjoy a sweet Belgian waffle topped with Metro Diner's home made sweet strawberry butter and a half of a chicken. A regular order will include four pieces of chicken to include a wing, leg, thigh, and breast. Guest will also receive a side of the companies homemade sweet and spicy dipping sauce for their chicken.

Metro Diner's marketing team let us in on a secret to how their chicken has become some of the best in the nation. For ultimate flavor, the diner prepares their chicken for 48 priors to serving, first brining it for 24 hours and then marinating it for an additional 24 hours. This process allows the chicken to give guests maximum flavor and juiciness. The chain notes that it has sold more than a quarter of a million orders of fried chicken and waffles in just the first six months of 2018. On average the chain sells about twelve hundred orders per day, putting them on track to sell more than a million orders by the end of the year.

Metro Diner in Columbus, GA

"We are giving fried chicken and waffles their very own day to honor just how special, delicious, and popular the dish is across the country and to celebrate with our favorite people, our guests," said Crafton Bryant, Director of Marketing for Metro Diner. "Since debuting our Fried Chicken and Waffles in 2010, the sweet, savory, and spicy dish has become an award-winning menu item and all around crowd pleaser," continued Bryant.

Columbus Metro Diner managing partner, Ken Thighe has been busy getting his team ready for the big day and celebration since this past weekend. The Columbus Metro Diner will be offering the deal all day on Wednesday. The diner opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. The Columbus Metro Diner is located in The Landings shopping center in the former Fuddruckers building at 5524 Whitesville Road. For those not interested in the chicken and waffles dish Metro Diner does offer a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu all day to guests. Staff at the Columbus location says the special pricing is valid for dine-in or carryout orders. For more information you can contact the Columbus Metro Diner at (706)530-5907.

Metro Diner presently has locations in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The company will be opening its first locations in New Jersey, South Carolina, and Tennessee later this year. By the end of the year Metro Diner will have a total of 75 stores.

As the weekend rolls around many across the Chattahoochee Valley will find their way to Columbus to embrace the regions wide assortment of dining options. Many of those on the list released by Yelp are in the Uptown area of Columbus, but the list features local eateries scattered across the city.

20. Rose’s Caribbean Restaurant
2039 Torch Hill Road
Columbus, GA
(706)682-0220
4.5 out of 5 stars (70 reviews)

19. La Mexicana
3305 Victory Drive
Columbus, GA
(706)689-8338
4 out of 5 stars (161 reviews)

18. Mercy’s Jamaican Kitchen
5753 Milgen Road
Columbus, GA
(706)562-0303
4.5 out of 5 stars(59 reviews)

The Loft in Columbus

17. Metro Diner
5524 Whitesville Road
Columbus, GA
(706)530-5907
4 out of 5 stars (75 reviews)

16. CC’s Place
2023 Fort Benning Road
Columbus, GA
(706)682-8888
5 out of 5 stars (24 reviews)

15. The Simple Greek
1228 Broadway
Columbus, GA
(706)507-4976
4.5 out of 5 stars (22 reviews)

Mabella on 11th Street in Columbus

14. Mabella
14 W. 11th Street
Columbus, GA
(706)940-0070
4.5 out of 5 stars (127 reviews)

13. Columbus Crab Pot
3360 Buena Vista Road
Columbus, GA
(706)321-4810
4 out of 5 stars (15 reviews)

12. Skippers Seafood
3505 Buena Vista Road
Columbus, GA
(706)683-0101
4.5 out of 5 stars (102 reviews)

11. River & Rail
1232 Broadway
Columbus, GA
(706)940-0312
3.5 out of 5 stars (55 reviews)

Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant on 8th Street in Columbus

10. Minnie’s Uptown Restaurant
104 8th Street
Columbus, GA
(706)322-2766
4.5 out of 5 stars

9. Buckhead
5010 Armour Road
Columbus, GA
(706)571-9995
4 out of 5 stars (201 reviews)

8. Zombie Pig BBQ
6201 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, GA
(706)662-0941
4.5 out of 5 stars

7. Wicked Hen Restaurant
1350 13th Street
Columbus, GA
(706)984-7215
4.5 out of 5 stars

6. The Loft
1032 Broadway
Columbus, GA
(706)596-8141
4.5 out of 5 stars (105 reviews)

5. Plucked Up Chicken & Biscuits
1208 1st Avenue
Columbus, GA
(706)225-0044
4.5 out of 5 stars (207 reviews)

4. Epic Restaurant
1201 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA
(706)507-9909
4.5 out of 5 stars (113 reviews)

3. The Black Cow
115A 12th Street
Columbus, GA
(706)321-2020
4 out of 5 stars (308 reviews)

7th Street Provisions on 7th Street in Columbus

2. 7th Street Provisions
222 7th Street
Columbus, GA
(706)221-3640
5 out of 5 stars (55 reviews)

1. 11th & Bay Southern Table
1050 Bay Avenue
Columbus, GA
(706)940-0202
4.5 out of 5 stars (244 reviews)

The list includes a total of 530 restaurants around Columbus. The rankings are based upon user reviews to Yelp. You can view the complete list of all 530 restaurants and how they were ranked by Yelp by visiting: Yelp.com Top Restaurants in Columbus, GA

Results of the study differ between the website and the YELP app. When viewing in the app other restaurants are displayed. Results shown above are from the website browser for YELP.