MADAME DINER AND LOUNGE — Restaurant in Columbus

Came from Atlanta to visit family and was invited to come here on a Friday night. I'm from Columbus and was initially skeptical about going anywhere off Victory drive but once I heard that no one under 30 is allowed, that they play mostly southern soul, there is security and that children are not allowed after 7pm, I was quickly relieved and was ready to have a good time in a grown folk atmosphere. Once inside, I saw a sign with the owner listed as a sista so that made my heart smile doubly because as a black women entrepreneur myself, I have no problem going out my way to support my people, especially a sista!

It was small but packed, the DJ was awesome and kept us vibing and the happy hour frozen drinks were delicious (I ordered the frozen strawberry margarita). Be warned, there isnta dance floor so just shake ya azz in ya chair or dance in the aisle. It didn’t bother me though as I loved seeing my people having a good time with no fighting!.

Now, the not so good! Not enough servers, bartenders and the money I spent on food was a waste! It was clear that they were very understaffed because a lounge that popping should've had at least 2 servers each table, especially during happy hour because some folk waited at least 20 minutes for drinks each time we ordered so that was a drag. The wings? DO NOT ORDER unless you like rock hard wings. They have a wing combo for $6 and although the fries were good and the sweet tea was super sweet (just like I like it), the wings were way overcooked, despite me requesting they be cooked soft. I took them back to get some that were soft and I'll be damned if they didn't come out harder than the 1st batch! I didnt eat them so they were trashed so basically I spent $6 for fries and tea. I wanted to order the pork chops but opted not to as I imagine it would've been dried out from being fried too hard too. My friend had the lemonade and poured it out as it was too tart. The poor bartender probably did her best to keep up with the demand but they definitely need 2 bartenders! My server, I can't remember her name, but she did the best she could under the circumstances so I tipped her $20.

I love to support black businesses but I can tell you now that no matter how good the DJ or the vibe is, if the food isn't right and the drinks are either bad or coming out too slow, a business can decline quick so I hope they can hire more servers, another bartender and get a cook who doesn't fry everything as if they are trying to make sure it's dead! I'll definitely go back whenever I'm in town again and may drive the 2 hrs once a month just to support the sista's business but definitely will not order the wings! The fries and sweet tea, yes but definitely not the wings! Oh, they have good chewy ice so that was a plus.

So again, if you wanna have a good time in a grown up atmosphere and you love southern soul, you should go, but avoid ordering the wings! Just get a...

This has become our hi-to spot for fun & vibes, especially on Thursday nights! From 6-10 p.m. we put them boots on the ground & learn the latest line dances. It is so fun & even if you dont know it you'll learn because someone is always willing to guide you through it u til you do. There are food & drink specials all night and the service is quick and our servers are ALWAYS friendly & accommodating. Ask for Keicia or Ty & they'll get you right every time! Friday nights are a vibe as well. There's a DJ who plays all types of music, BUT he keeps the crowd hype! Food & drink special are also available. Go check them out & support and amazing local business...

Didn't get to experience the food. It's nice inside. Service imma going to have to go back to give them another chance. I understand this is a family/friends establishment, but you should welcome everybody. They shouldn't have to be a part of the staff friends/family to get welcoming. I wrote someone about my experience that worked there, and they basically said I should have come up to them because they were too busy to acknowledge me. I'm going to try to support again because it's a black Owned business in my city. However, my 1st experience wasn't great. Also I want to say I spend money and I tip but I...