25 Essential Columbus Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Columbus.
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
Georgia
Family-friendly pizza chain with New York-style pies, submarine sandwiches & calzones.
Cerrone's Brick Oven Pizzeria - Pizza Restaurant | Pizza
Georgia
Easygoing strip-mall stop serving brick oven pies with creative toppings plus salad & desserts.
Your Pie Pizza
Georgia
Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.
The Black Cow
Columbus, Georgia
Homey destination for fried green tomatoes & other Southern-inspired comfort food plus cocktails.
Mabella's | Italian Steakhouse
Columbus, Georgia
Quaint trattoria offering Italian standards in a cozy, art-adorned space with exposed-brick walls.
Your Pie Pizza
Columbus, Georgia
Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.
Jason's Deli
Columbus, Georgia
Deli chain featuring specialty sandwiches, salads & other health-conscious fare.
Chicken Salad Chick
Columbus, Georgia
Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Samurai | Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar
Columbus, Georgia
Easygoing restaurant offering Japanese cooked fare & a sushi bar with creative rolls & sashimi.
El Carrizo - Whittlesey Blvd
Columbus, Georgia
Family-friendly mainstay doling out Mexican classics including vegetarian & seafood options.
Arby's
Columbus, Georgia
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Firehouse Subs Billings Crossing
Columbus, Georgia
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Miles To Go Too
Columbus, Georgia
Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Bonefish Grill
Columbus, Georgia
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Columbus, Georgia
Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
Arby's
Columbus, Georgia
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Dave's Hot Chicken
Columbus, Georgia
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Arby's
Columbus, Georgia
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Columbus, Georgia
Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.
The Emeralds Touch BBQ
Columbus, Georgia
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Columbus, Georgia
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Columbus, Georgia
Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.
Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers
Columbus, Georgia
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
First Watch
Columbus, Georgia
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Chicken Salad Chick
Columbus, Georgia
Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.