Magnolia Society

This is your new stop between Houston and San Antonio. Trust me. Wow. Okay, first of all this place is set in a wonderful old house nestled just north of downtown Columbus. This place actually hugs you with wit and humor and class all at the same time. Fun paintings along with white table cloths and brass fixtures. Elegant. But what's a nice setting if the food isn't also great? MS delivers. We had apps and entrees from a full but not too-large a menu. Simple recognizable dishes for extremely well. We had salads, southern shrimp, braised short rib etc. All prepared and plated with an elegance and attention that matches the decor. Service was delightful attentive and kind. The owner even stopped by our table twice and spoke to us. Magnolia Society is worth the very short trek off of I-10 for food that is not a classless chain burger or prepackaged truck stop fare. This is your next go-to stop between San Antonio and Houston.

What a fantastic restaurant to grace the small town of Columbus, Texas. I spent every summer here as a kid on my grandparents' farm and this town was a far cry from what it has become today. I would say Magnolia Society is 'right on time' for this type of establishment. Impeccable timing. From the finish out, to the patio, to the service to the food, everything was absolutely perfect. Taylor and Bailey were fantastic and meeting Sherry was such a treat. Speaking of treats, treat yourself and make the drive from Houston or Katy or Schulenburg or New Ulm or San Antonio. You'll be happy you did and got to enjoy not only the charm of Columbus, Texas but the charm of the Magnolia Society. I love this place.

My family ate here for brunch Sunday morning. The entire staff was pleasant and one of the owners introduced herself to our table while we were enjoying our entrees. We started out with the garlic fries and the spinach dip for appetizers. Both were delicious! Our entrees included the braised beef short rib, kale salad, pepperoni pizza, and the shrimp and grits. All were fantastic! The staff and our waitress were very attentive and the entire place looked clean and well-kept. We'll be back to enjoy this new gem in Columbus!

This restaurant brings fine dining to Columbus, TX. The ambiance is upscale, with seating indoors and outdoors, with private seating upstairs.They have a full bar, and wine selections from France, Italy, and USA. Check out their menu. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which had lots of gooey cheese on top. They brought corn chips for our gluten free diner. One of our party had pizza, the other had the short ribs, which were tender and delicious. For dessert, we tried the butterscotch custard, and loved it. They don't take reservations (at least not at the time of our visit), so you may have to wait a bit, but it's worth it.

Magnolia Society was such a wonderful place to go to for dinner! We went on a Saturday night. They have the most beautiful atmosphere and even had live music outside on their relaxing patio. The food was sooooo good as well as the service. We can't wait to start coming here more often. If you're visiting Columbus on an evening they are open, I highly recommend!

Stopped by on a lark on the way back to San Antonio from Houston and encountered this recently opened gem. Proprietress told me it used to be an old hotel and that they had renovated it into a lovely restaurant. And lovely it is! The environment is classy and contemporary, and the staff makes sure you feel comfortable and well-served.The food was made with fresh ingredients and was delicious. My wife and I ordered a Margherita pizza, truffle fries, and a charcuterie board. We also ordered some wonderful house cocktails. The bartenders are still learning the art of mixology, so you may wait a bit to get your drink. Part of the hiccups of getting a business going.So, if you are on your way to Houston and passing by Columbus, give this place a try. You will not be disappointed!

What a hidden treasure. If you are ever in Columbus Texas make sure this place is on your list. Excellent drinks, excellent food and fantastic service. Thank you Maritza for great service

Had a wonderful experience at the Magnolia Society. The food and service was outstanding. I would recommend the braised short ribs over mashed potatoes. It was tender and flavorful and the right portion amount. My wife had the chicken piccata over fettuccine with capers and she enjoyed the entree and would highly recommend. The desserts were also outstanding. They are large enough to share. We had a nice Sunday brunch! We will return.