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The Black Cow - Steakhouse in Columbus, Georgia

The Black Cow

4.5 (3016 reviews)

115 12th St, Columbus, GA 31901

American restaurant

About The Black Cow - steak house in Columbus, Georgia

Homey destination for fried green tomatoes & other Southern-inspired comfort food plus cocktails.

Customer Review Summary

The Black Cow receives consistently high praise for its delicious food and enjoyable atmosphere. Patrons love the pineapple casserole, meatloaf, pork chops, steak tips, and burgers, particularly the pimento cheese burger. Fried green tomatoes and goat cheese are also highlighted as standout starters. Many reviewers appreciate the friendly staff and local vibe, with an inviting outdoor seating option. While the majority of experiences are positive, one customer warns of potential billing issues regarding tips, advising others to check their charges carefully. Overall, the restaurant is recommended for its great taste, quality service, and a diverse menu, making it a favorite dining choice.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
2021
4
655
3
196
2
66
1
78
Based on 3016 reviews

AlysEdmundo Caro

4 months ago

Black cow is always a favorite for a great friday night dinner. The pineapple casserole is the best yummy side ever! No matter what I order, that will forever be a side on my plate!! Our kids love their burgers. The pork chops, steak tips, and meatloaf are soooooo good. You won't go wrong with any of those choices!!

McKenzie

5 months ago

We came here to eat dinner and sat outside. It was very enjoyable. The staff were friendly lots of locals coming in to eat. We ordered the fried green tomatoes goat cheese. They were delicious and full of flavor. The chiken sandwich, meatloaf sandwich, and artichoke chiken with max and cheese and collards were also good as well. Overall, loved the black cow!

Yorlieth Avila

5 months ago

The pimento cheese burger was top tier! Great taste and crispy fries. We also got the shrimp pasta. It was creamy but it could’ve been more flavorful. Someone in the table got the fried chicken sandwich and the chicken and waffles and that looked delicious.

erick deck

3 weeks ago

Came down to Columbus to visit my father. We were both hungry so I wanted to try a restaurant we both haven't been to. It was a 30 minute wait, I almost changed my mind, but I'm happy I didn't. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was nice as well.

Cameron Fall

2 months ago

Very cool, casual spot for food and drinks. Just passing through Ga and 10/10 would recommend to a friend. Buffalo dip was great. Steak was delicious. Ty Alyssa, fantastic experience.

Mrs TailorMade

2 months ago

IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE…UNTIL!!! Patrons BEWARE!!! This was my second occasion visiting this location. Liked it the first time and came back. Our waitress was extremely pleasant and remembered us. I probably shouldn’t have mentioned that we drove in from out of town?!! I’m not sure if this is what lead her to try and defraud me BUT… I’m glad I took a photo of my receipt! First time, I left a cash tip. On this occasion, I wrote my tip on my ticket. Mind you, they have already authorized a charge when they bring your ticket back to sign. So, when you write in a tip, they adjust the charge at the end of the shift. The customer has left at this point so the customer doesn’t see the ticket with the adjustment. Well, I wrote in the tip, TOOK A PHOTO (which she probably didn’t realize was a common practice for me when leaving a tip on a card) just so I can catch this kind of fraud! Although It does not happen to me often, when I looked at my account today, they tacked on an extra $10 to my authorized charge, in addition to the tip I authorized !!! Instead of charging my card $55( which already included a tip), they charged $65. I’m inclined to believe this was NOT a mistake! I’ve already alerted my bank and now I’m telling patrons, BEWARE!!! CHECK YOUR CHARGES against your check. This IS a thing (up charging totals once the patron has signed and left)and it’s really happening because it happened to me. Imagine how much they’ve amassed, unlawfully, if they did multiple customers like this several times a week. This was MY EXPERIENCE and I’m sharing it!!!

Greg Gowens

6 months ago

Good menu choices. I ordered Fish & Chips with White Cheddar Grits. My wife ordered Steak Tips with White Cheddar Grits and Sweet Potato Fries. My daughter ordered Salmon Steak with French Fries and Mashed Potatoes. My son ordered Steak Tips with French Fries and Sweet Potato Fries. The service was good. Food came out in a relatively short time considering the number of full tables. Cheese Grits needed salt, but otherwise, they were tasty. The Salmon Steak was served on a bed of Lemon Cream Sauce that gave the fish that extra flavor. The Fish & Chips was a large serving. Overall, it was a great experience. This location is highly recommended!

Mike Likens

4 months ago

Meatloaf is so delicious with the sides of pineapple casserole (soooo good) and collard greens. We also had the fried green tomatoes and goat cheese. Service and atmosphere great. Let me get back to the meatloaf. This meatloaf is maybe the best I have ever had, try it and you will not be disappointed.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$10–20