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Ten restaurants. One food hall. Plenty of reasons to make an evening of it.
Get a taste of life around Broadway, Bay Avenue and the riverfront, from a relaxed lunch to a special dinner. This is a starting list for exploring—not a ranking or an exhaustive directory.
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WHERE TO EAT IN UPTOWN COLUMBUS
An Evening Out
1050 Bay Avenue · Columbus, GA
Make an evening of Southern cooking beside the river. This former cotton warehouse pairs a seasonally driven menu with warm brick and timber interiors; the patio offers another way to enjoy the Chattahoochee setting.
Plan Your Visit
Consider it for dinner after a riverfront stroll. Check the current menu and reservation options.
An Evening Out
1201 Front Avenue, Suite E · Columbus, GA
For a dinner you plan ahead, put EPIC on your shortlist. Its Front Avenue location offers a more formal dining experience, with a business-casual dress code and a published calendar of private-event and holiday closures.
Plan Your Visit
Check the dress code and availability before making your plans.
An Evening Out
14 West 11th Street · Columbus, GA
An Italian steakhouse gives your Uptown dining rotation a place for a celebratory meal. Explore Mabella’s menu when you’re in the mood for Italian flavors, then choose the Uptown location when booking.
Plan Your Visit
Mabella’s also has a Midland location. Use its Uptown menu and reservation link.
An Evening Out
1039 1st Avenue · Columbus, GA
Seafood is the focus at Saltcellar, complemented by cocktails and desserts made in-house. Add it to your list for an evening when you want to linger over dinner rather than grab something on the go.
Plan Your Visit
Review the current seafood selection and reserve through the restaurant’s website.
Dinner & Entertainment
1032 Broadway · Columbus, GA
The Loft brings dining and live entertainment together on Broadway. It’s a useful starting point when you want dinner and an evening out in the same part of Uptown.
Plan Your Visit
Check the event calendar separately from dining hours; performances may require tickets.
Everyday Favorites
115 12th Street · Columbus, GA
Southern comfort food anchors this relaxed 12th Street restaurant. Burgers, meatloaf and shrimp and grits offer a starting point for a casual lunch or dinner while you explore the neighborhood.
Plan Your Visit
The restaurant says seating is first come, first served, with no reservations.
Everyday Favorites
105 12th Street · Columbus, GA
Southern-inspired cooking and an emphasis on local produce, meat and seafood make The Animal Farm another 12th Street stop to know. Explore its brunch, lunch or dinner offerings to match the kind of outing you have in mind.
Plan Your Visit
Indoor reservations are available; outdoor seating is offered to walk-in guests.
Dinner & Entertainment
207 13th Street · Columbus, GA
Nonic offers a downstairs dining room and a rooftop bar on 13th Street. It adds another setting to your Uptown routine, whether you’re planning dinner or meeting friends upstairs.
Plan Your Visit
Dining-room, rooftop and kitchen hours differ. Check each before heading over.
Everyday Favorites
1040 Broadway · Columbus, GA
Pizza, sandwiches and fusion dishes give The Mix Market a flexible place in your Broadway dining plans. Browse the menu for an informal meal, and check what’s on if you want to pair it with entertainment.
Plan Your Visit
Its website lists menus and upcoming events in one place.
Everyday Favorites
1208 1st Avenue · Columbus, GA
Add this chicken-and-biscuits stop on 1st Avenue to your list of Uptown places to try. It’s included in Uptown Columbus’s official dining directory.
Plan Your Visit
Use the local directory for contact information and confirm the current menu and hours before visiting.
Food Hall
1002 Bay Avenue · Columbus, GA
When everyone wants something different, Banks brings several food vendors together near the river. Its current lineup includes wings, Persian cooking, Filipino food and tacos, with drinks and frozen treats also available.
Plan Your Visit
The hall advertises pet-friendly patios and free parking. Check the current vendor lineup before your visit.
MAKE UPTOWN PART OF YOUR EVERYDAY
Reviewed October 16, 2026. Restaurant websites are linked in each entry. Confirm menus, hours and reservations directly before visiting.
Local references: Uptown Columbus Dining Directory · Banks Food Hall · Electric City Life’s dining feature. The editorial feature informed our selection; current restaurant websites take precedence for visit information.