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    Catfish Campus Restaurant

    4.1 (44 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Whole catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies
    Alexis S.

    Always delicious, quick, and staff is so friendly! We did takeout and it was still amazing.

    Pickled Green Tomatoes and Hush Puppies
    Linda B.

    We had lunch for the first time at Catfish Campus in Columbia. They have been around for ages, but for some reason we have never eaten there. The food was absolutely delicious and we had the sweetest lady to wait on us. It's the first time we have ever had pickled green tomatoes...yum! Never heard of them before. We ended up bringing home half of my chicken dinner and a 16 oz. container of the pickled green tomatoes. We will definitely be going back!

    Hush puppies
    Phil N.

    Incredible hush puppies and delicious catfish. Don't forget the pickled green tomatoes! Great service.Fried Fish

    Hush puppies and pickled tomatoes
    David G.

    This is worth the drive off the interstate. It's true what others have said. The hush puppies are some of the best anywhere. And they serve them with pickled tomatoes and the combination, I don't know, there's just something really great about it. The sides are fantastic as well. I give my highest recommendations to the green beans and potato salad. The catfish is fresh and comes out hot. The service is probably the best you'll find. I had a refill on my Diet Coke before I even finished half of my first. My server was on it. I'd give the place five stars, but I found the breading on the catfish to lack a tad on the seasoning side. Mixed with the tartar sauce it is quite good, but without I think you'll find it a little bland. But other than that, it's a fantastic restaurant. Definitely stop if you're in and around Columbia.

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    9 months ago

    Tried this place out last night was very pleasantly surprised! Food was good and everyone was really nice and friendly.

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    1 year ago

    Hush puppies outstanding! Seth our server was also great!! He kept our drinks topped off and checked on us frequently.

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    1 year ago

    Good food, catfish combo is a great deal, they offer whole catfish. Friendly takeout help.

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    Mike K.

    It's always a pleasure to help. Thank you for the great review!

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    4 years ago

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    It's always a pleasure to help. Thank you for the great review!

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    It's always a pleasure to help. Thank you for the great review!

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    3 years ago

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    Mike K.

    Glad we could give you a satisfying experience!

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    It's always a pleasure to help. Thank you for the great review!

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    2 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Delicious fish, hush puppies, white beans, rib eyes, desserts. Get the picture? It's all great!!!

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    Mike K.

    We really appreciate those kind words! Thanks!

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    Mike K.

    Hearing positive responses like yours is always encouraging. Thanks!

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    Mike K.

    Thank you so much! We're glad to know you enjoyed your experience.

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    3 years ago

    Love this place!! Great food and awesome staff! This is my go to restaurant here in town! You're missing out if you haven't been here!

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    We really appreciate those kind words! Thanks!

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    Thanks for being our customer!!

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    5 years ago

    Service was super slow on a friday and the catfish was not amazing. Hush puppies were good but service was awful

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    6 years ago

    Just don't. The place is dirty and the food is just frozen seafood that you can make at home.

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    Kayla, We appreciate your business!

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    5 years ago

    Friendly and fast service. Food was fresh and presentation was beautiful. I highly recommend this place. It never disappoints!

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    April, Thanks for being our customer

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    This has to be the best catfish in columbia tn . Always go here when i want some fish and seafood

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    Southern Tré Steakhouse

    Southern Tré Steakhouse

    3.8
    (235 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    My father came into town and instead of our usual stop at Puckett's, we thought we'd switch things…read moreup and take him somewhere he has not been before. My family and I were all beyond satisfied with what we experienced during this visit to Southern Tré. Here'a what stood out during our dining experience: * Our shared Shrimp appetizer was super tasty. * My 6oz sirloin was cooked to a medium, mouthwatering perfection and tenderness. * My father and I both enjoyed the blackBerry mixed beverage. (The name escapes me now but I recommend asking about it) * The southern decor and lighting made for an enjoyable and relaxing ambience. * Our waitress was pleasant, on top of things, and treated our toddler well. * The pricing was surprisingly fair for the quality of meal we received. * Our family mentioned several times (during and after) how great the seasonings and flavors were and how much our expectations were exceeded. In short: If you're near downtown and would like a nice sit down meal or a solid spot for a special occasion; instead of driving to Spring Hill for one of the chain steakhouses, I highly recommend you instead give Southern Tré a shot.

    Took my sister and brother in law here. Got seated promptly and the waitress came right over and…read moregot our drink order. The restaurant itself is very well decorated, clean and well lit. It has a very rustic and comfortable atmosphere. We ordered the Salmon Orleans with asparagus, marinated chicken breast with mashed and a salad, Cesar side salad and shrimp and a Tennessee Cheese steak. Salads came out, ample dressing and toppings. Meals came out and all of them were delicious. The only thing was that the asparagus was large stemmed and it was a little tough. Other than that the meals were excellent. My wife decided that she wanted the key lime pie for dessert so I got the Tennessee cheesecake with strawberries. Both desserts were delicious! We will absolutely be back.

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    New York Strip (Medium Rare), loaded baked potato, and a side ceaser.
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    Mama Mila’s

    Mama Mila’s

    4.4
    (225 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Always love the food, Mila is awesome. Service is fast but the taste is sooooo good. It is well…read moreworth the wait. ​

    We made a specific side excursion to come here. GPS took us right to the gray building on the…read morecorner. There is a very small sign on the sidewalk but mostly you'll know you are in the right place because of the line out the door. Parking is along either side of the street on the side of the building. We were lucky enough to find a place close to the entrance, but it is possible you may need to walk about a block. I did not notice any specific handicapped parking spaces. The area can be very congested, so be aware as you walk. We arrived about 4:30 and the line was at the door but all inside. Ordering is done at the counter on the left. Once you order, you go find seats. All seating is tables. There is also a nice outside patio with umbrellas for the tables. You can also call in your order and then go directly to the pickup side of the counter so you don't need to wait in the long line. The kitchen is open so you can see everything being made fresh, as well as Mama Mila running everything. Menus are available as you are waiting in line, but you can also check out their menu online. Our waitress taking the orders was very friendly. She walked us through the process when we told her it was our first visit. We ordered the June special spicy Calabria rigatoni as well as the Gemma. We also had to try the cheese focaccia with crack sauce. We were able to find a two-top table available once we placed our order. All the drinks are self-serve. There are also "to go" containers next to drink station. The waitresses working the dining area are constantly cleaning or running food to the tables, but they remained very friendly. The food took about 20 minutes to arrive. A waitress brought it to our table and made sure we had everything we needed. The cheese focaccia is very good on its own, but dipping in the crack sauce took it to another level. It was hard to stop eating that and focus on the entrées. The June special was exceptional. The sausage had a bold flavor and held up well against the heavier cheese-filled rigatoni covered in spicy crack sauce. I was not able to finish my plate but can tell you it reheated very well. The Gemma was a surprise. It was definitely a lighter dish, but the flavors were explosive. The mushrooms stood out in the dish and made it one of the best Italian dishes I have eaten. I had a business trip to Italy several years ago and would put this dish against anything I had there. As we left about two hours after we arrived, the line was out the door and down to the corner. It's true the only reason I came here was because I started following Mama Mila on social media because she posted many of her recipes. We did need to make this a side quest on a longer trip, but I say with certainty the quest was well worth the extra time and distance. One thing to know is the desserts are generally not available on Wednesday, so now I have to plan another long trip arriving there later in the week.

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    Jefferson's

    Jefferson's

    3.6
    (47 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    New place for me and the wife. I had the 5 piece wings, double dipped and tossed in their new…read moreFirecracker sauce. Sweet and spicy, it was very tasty. Wings were meaty, both flats and drums. Love the flats!!!! Had onion rings as my side, Very crispy and good flavor. Washed it done with a tall Cider on tap. Wife had the taco salad and she liked the seasoning on the beef and the lettuce was very crisp and none wilty. So many thing to choose from, we will be back. I want to try the baked oysters. And quite a few of their other appetizers. This will become a go to place for my family!!!

    he first time I had Jefferson's, we ordered through DoorDash. While the food arrived lukewarm, it…read morewas actually pretty tasty -- enough that I decided to stop by in person after work. When I arrived, the hostess was polite and helpful. I grabbed a menu and was directed to the bar to place my takeout order. I was the only person at the bar at the time. The bartender came over and asked what I was drinking. I don't drink alcohol, so I mentioned I was just there to place a to-go order. Without a word, she walked away. After I had decided what I wanted, I placed the menu down -- a pretty clear sign I was ready to order. Another customer walked in, sat at the bar, and was immediately helped by the bartender, who took his order and served his drink. Then she left the bar entirely, walking past two servers who were just standing at the end of it. What surprised me most was that the hostess noticed I was still sitting there. She kindly asked if I had been helped. I told her no. She approached the two servers and asked if one of them could take my order, and instead of helping, they actually argued with her about who should do it. She eventually walked away, and I was left sitting there -- completely ignored. This level of service is unacceptable. It's frustrating to see restaurants hike up their prices in the name of "paying staff a living wage" when the staff can't even be bothered to do the bare minimum -- like take an order from a waiting customer. Needless to say, I won't be back. And as for DoorDash -- while our first order was edible, it arrived cold, which has been a rare issue in my experience with the platform.

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    Cobb Salad
    Fish tacos and thee best potato salad I've had in my adult life.
    Fish tacos and thee best potato salad I've had in my adult life.
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