MODA Restaurant and Bar - Columbus — Restaurant in Columbus

I was very excited to try this place but was not at all impressed with the food experience for the price point. However, we did not realize that it was inside of a hotel until we arrived and I do have to take into account that hotel restaurants always have inflated prices.

-Service was 4 stars. The server was nice and attentive and she had a trainee with her. -Cocktails were great, 5 stars. We had the Olentangy Old Fashioned ($14) and the Mint Cucumber Dazed & Infused ($12). My husband's glass had someones chapstick lip marks on it so he immediately sent that back for a replacement. -Cheese & Charcuterie board gets a 1 star. It was not impressive at all and does not look like it does in their instagram pictures. It had one type of salami, three types of cheese cubes (pepper jack, smoked gouda, and a standard white cheese maybe mild white cheddar?), pickled onions, two housemade sauces that tasted like chunky homemade BBQ and a sweet & smoky chunky salsa, and the 6 "crostinis" on the tray were those little brown crackers that have cranberries and almond slivers. The sauces did not taste good with what was on the tray and it was just lacking in all aspects for $16. -We ate the Moda Burger and the Moda Salad w/Salmon. My husband rates the burger a 3 star which I would agree with and I would give my salad a 2 star. I ordered my salmon "medium" but it seemed a bit too undercooked (warm and raw in the middle) for my taste which could be my own fault because i'm not confident in what different salmon cooks should look like. The salad was a bit lacking but the dressing was very good.

All around I probably would not go back. I wanted to try so many things on the menu, but I do not think its worth the risk of being...

Hit the spot!!!

During my stay last year at the Residence Inn, I was on my way to the parking lot to get something from my car and discovered Moda. Its located right in the main area of the hotel so you can't miss it. I was planning on going out that night but as the night went on it started to rain then pour!! My original plan was to go downtown or hit some of the bars in the area, but I decided on plan B due to rain. Plan B was to work out, catch up on work, watch a movie and get a good nights sleep for a change, but a person has to eat...right?

I headed downstairs from my suite and went to MODA. There were people scattered about the restaurant area, some eating and some drinking some doing both. I saw some of the food that the other guests were eating and their plates were devoid of food (good sign). I sat at the bar with a few other travellers and met some really cool people.

The bartender was a really cool gal, whose name eludes me but she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the local craft beers that MODA served. When it came time to order I took my bartenders advise and ordered the soup of the day, a beef stew which looked like chili. For the main course this evening I tried the braised beef tacos AKA BARBACOA TACOS. Much to my delight the stew was on point and matched my beer perfectly. I switched beer for the second course, the tacos which were messy, like a taco should be, but the braised beef was insanely good, juicy and tender. The street corn side was a really refreshing and interesting side. Hey!! I only tried two things but both were prepared right, and both were a good take on classic foods. I would eat...

We reserved a table for NYE at Moda after having been cancelled for no reason at another restaurant. I was very upset and knew it would be nearly impossible to find another nice place with openings. Wrong! I called Moda and immediately hit a reservation three days before NYE. It's was next door to our hotel. Even better. They called twice to confirm our reservation which made me feel like they cared. Customer service is huge! The food and beverage manager was lovely and bubbly. Our wait was very nice. Though, we did feel he could have been a little more attentive. We still enjoyed! The food was delicious. I got a Caesar salad and the wild mushroom pizza. Omg, the flavors were amazing! Hubby got the smoked short ribs. Of course, I tasted it. Delicious!!! He loved it too! The food is truly fantastic and the service was quick and easy. Would definitely return if in the area again. Thanks Moda and staff for meeting our needs before we went to see Dave Chappelle. Made for a lovely night! Oh, let's not forget I had one of the best tequila sunrises here too. Delicious and a...