Welcome to Modern Southern Table
At Modern Southern Table, we celebrate the rich tapestry of Southern cuisine, serving soul-satisfying dishes from our vibrant location in Columbus, Ohio. As a proudly Black and women-owned restaurant, we fuse tradition with innovation, featuring highlights like our signature Chicken and Sausage Gumbo—famous on Food Network for its bold flavors. The Southern Fried Chicken and expertly prepared catfish dishes offer comforting flavors reminiscent of home-cooked meals. With a casual atmosphere, options for takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, Modern Southern Table invites all to experience the heart and hospitality of the South, redefined for today’s dining culture.
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1086 N 4th St BUDD DAIRY FOOD HALL Columbus, OH 43201 United States Hotline: (614) 505-2637
Welcome to Modern Southern Table, where Southern comfort meets modern flair in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Nestled within the vibrant Budd Dairy Food Hall at 1086 N 4th St, this restaurant is not just a place to eat—it's a celebration of Southern culinary tradition infused with contemporary sensibilities. As a proud Black-owned and women-owned establishment, Modern Southern Table serves as a beacon of deliciousness while fostering inclusivity and community.
From the moment you approach the charming venue, you are greeted by its warm atmosphere and inviting outdoor seating, perfect for a casual dining experience. Whether you choose to take a seat at a table or enjoy the heated patio, the casual yet sophisticated setting beckons you to indulge in the delectable offerings that await.
- Signature Gumbos: A standout dish is their renowned Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, famously featured on Food Network. This dish is rich with flavor, brimming with tender chicken, hearty sausages, and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking, creating an explosion of taste that transport you straight to New Orleans.
- Southern Fried Chicken: Another jewel on the menu is the Southern Fried Chicken. This dish features five delectable whole wings perfectly fried to a golden crisp, paired with two savory sides of your choosing. The balance of spice and crunch is nothing short of outstanding.
- Southern Seafood: For seafood lovers, the Louisiana Blackened Catfish presents a delightful option. Pan-fried to perfection and enhanced with a unique spice blend, this dish embodies the flavors of the South while catering to pescatarians with finesse.
Modern Southern Table goes beyond great food; it caters to diverse preferences, offering vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, as well as catering services for your events. You’ll find conveniences like free Wi-Fi, waiter service, and even a drive-thru, making it an accessible destination for everyone, whether you're on a casual lunch break or celebrating a special occasion.
What truly sets Modern Southern Table apart is its commitment to sustainability. The restaurant goes the extra mile with compostable containers and reusable tableware, allowing patrons to indulge with an eco-conscious mindset.
Coupled with thoughtful amenities such as gender-neutral restrooms and bike parking, Modern Southern Table exemplifies a modern eatery that honors tradition while pushing forward. Come hungry, leave inspired—this is a culinary journey that invites all to savor the authentic flavors of the South, right in Columbus.
For dining information, call (614) 505-2637. Join us to experience the heart of Southern cooking redefined!
Located within Budd Dairy food hall, this place delivers some absolutely delicious food. This is probably our 5th or 6th time eating at Budd and each time except one we are pulled back to Modern Southern. The food hall is always busy as is Modern Southern but their service has been very good each time. It's a great atmosphere to get a nice drink, eat some wonderful food and have casual meal with friends and/or family. My wife loves the fried chicken, Jojo fries and the Mac and cheese. For me the gumbo is top notch as are the crispy hush puppies. This has become our go too whenever we are in the area.
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.
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 .
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!
First time here, will definitely be back!!! Catfish fried to perfection, collards seasoned not salty and that mac and cheese?!?!?! YES and AMEN!!!
Some local "influencer" ranted and raved about the Low Country dry rub on their wings which is a $1 more upcharge so I tried it and juxtaposed them against their regular "Alabama" fried wings. Albeit good with that "Low Country," that's earthy and smoky tasting flavored, their Alabama original tastes MUCH BETTER. It tastes better because it's well seasoned and flavorful on its own, a dry rub or enhanced flavoring isn't necessary. Hot sauce isn't necessary either as everything for the most part are FLAVORFUL. Their sides are very good, especially the mac and cheese and geechee red rice but the cornbread is MISERABLE. Everything here is a homerun but they need to collectively go to the drawing board and redo their cornbread recipe. It's sandpaper dry and tasteless. I kinda wished they cut corners, got lazy, and just used JIFFY cornbread mix out the box because their scratch recipe ain't it coach! Nevertheless EVERYTHING ELSE outshines their cornbread. They also had hella business and a steady flow of customers that superseded other food hall restaurants. They've got a good thing going there and have the market for soul food in that geographical diameter on lock. The only other places are Crispy Coop way in Grandview if they're even in existence anymore and Royals in the hood way east on 5th IN THE HOOD but ya might get your brains blown out trying to get a wing dinner fried in the same grease as their fish and everything else that's sprinkled with that white powder "crack" seasoning. Unlike Royals that I just mentioned, Modern Southern Table is in a safe, clean location. Hopefully they understand they've got a good niche operation going and don't start over expanding where overall quality suffers like the damn near defunct MELT, Hot Chicken Takeover, etc. Out of all the places to dine in Budds to me this place is #1 but please please please FIX THE CORNBREAD! 4 stars that would've been a 5 if it wasn't for that cornbread.
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.