Modern Southern Table

Best Catfish in Columbus! That's right. Try it! My husband, mother-in-law, and I drove 1 hour and 20 minutes just for the food at Modern Southern Table. The food is incredibly savory. The trip was worth it. We will definitely return because the catfish, the fried chicken, yams, collard greens, and Mac-n-cheese were made to perfection. The restaurant is located in a food hall and the place has a great vibe!

The whole experience give high school cafeteria or mall food court, which isn't a bad thi g but we went on a Saturday about 5v& it was already pretty crowded. We lucked up to catch a table opening. You order then wait on them to text you your food is ready. MST was just OK. I got two piece chicken with greens, macaroni and cheese & cornbread with the red Kool aid punch. The green had turkey & would've been much better but they were too salty. The macaroni & cheese wasn't that hot but very good potential. The chicken had WAY too much breading. Cornbread & Kool aid was good. I'll try the catfish next time. If you go there find a seat first! It's a very cool building with several floors. Amazing concept.

Modern Southern Table is conveniently located in the main section of the food hall, with a sleek look. There's a nice menu full of fried chicken, fried or blackened fish, and a whole slate of classic Southern sides, from candied yams to mac 'n cheese, plus hush puppies. On weekends, they also offer very cute mini pies. We were excited to check out the tasty sides and went for the mac and cheese and baked beans. Both were very good, though we'd give the edge to the baked beans. The staff was friendly and efficient. Seating is available around the food hall, and there is a serve your own water station by the bar. There's a small parking lot adjacent to the building, plus street parking nearby.

My family and I finally got around to checking this place out today and I must say, I was underwhelmed. Let's talk about the pros: Chicken: was perfect. It was well seasoned, crunchy without being overcooked, and the pieces were all a good size. Timing: Upon ordering the estimated time was 40-50 min, but I got the alert saying it was ready in about 20 min. I'll gladly take half the expected time! Portions: I do think the sides and overall amount of food I received for a $15 was very reasonable and I had leftovers. Now for the cons. All the sides, quite frankly. The collars greens were way too salty. Another review mentioned that so I think that's the norm. The cornbread was overly dry. The rice was undercooked, and while the Mac n cheese wasn't bad, it was salty as well. I don't know if I will be back again, but if I do it'll be for the chicken basket only. I'm not willing to try the sides again.

This place is easily the best southern food I've had in Columbus. The greens are the best I've ever had and are a must try. The wait is long but it is so worth it every time.

First time here, will definitely be back!!! Catfish fried to perfection, collards seasoned not salty and that mac and cheese?!?!?! YES and AMEN!!!

I had the Ocean Perch, fries, and coleslaw. All of it was very good. The fish was seasoned just right and the dipping sauce added another layer of goodness. The seasoned fries were a nice twist on an old favorite. The coleslaw was surprisingly good, it's not just an afterthought.

Very rarely is a place worth all the hype but from the first bite I was sold. The fried catfish is fried to perfection. After a while it can feel like it's salty but tastebuds are different and I'm aware I'm a tad sodium averse. Even so, I loved it. The greens were the star of the show for me with a nice little kick to them as well. The Mac and cheese wasn't my favorite but by no means was it bad. The customer service was great and I can't wait to bring my father. This place is in Budd Dairy Food Hall. It took about twenty minutes for me to get my food so I got a drink during happy hour at the bar that's very close by. Def check this place out! I even had enough for leftovers lol.

Amazing gumbo and red rice. Awesome staff!!!! It was exactly what I needed on cold and rainy day!

The best gumbo I've ever had! Will be back! So rich and satisfying; hot and tasty. Friendly staff and great food .