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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 there again!!!
Peter A. MorrellPeter A. Morrell
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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 heavy pour 😉
Kira DavidKira David
00
I came here for dinner on a Sunday evening and it felt pretty laid-back and informal. It has a classy ambiance, but it's in the hotel lobby and not really separated from guests coming and going. We sat ourselves and most people there were just grabbing drinks from the bar. There was a wide variety of attire, so you definitely don't need to come dressed formally. I wouldn't call it a nice date night vibe, but mostly focused on elevated cuisine. The menu is okay, not super extensive or exciting, but the food was excellent. For starters, the pretzel bites had a unique texture to them -- reminded me a tiny bit of a yeast donut but a little thicker. The salmon entree was phenomenal -- delicious glaze, great crust on the salmon, silky smooth and rich puree, everything on the plate meshed well together.. 9/10 dish. I tasted a bite of the mushroom risotto and it was quite good, too. Service was good. I'd come back for another great meal.
Kessashun ArthurKessashun Arthur
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We came in after the Chelsea game and it was extremely busy with everyone arriving at once! Things were moving slow as would be expected, but it seemed like the entire staff from bartenders, to servers, to management were hustling to the best of their ability. When food and cocktails reached us it was well prepared and a manager named Patrick stopped by to talk to us for a few minutes to explain and apologize. He seemed sincere and kind even though I saw a few guests being rude to him when he tried to explain the same things to them. As someone who has worked in service I really think a host would have been helpful as we all just sat at once and flooded our orders into the bar and kitchen?
quinn duboisquinn dubois
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Moda is located inside the Residence Inn hotel, as you walk in to the left, and they extend for the majority of the lobby. We went for happy hour ( sun-tue, 5-7 pm) for the great prices on both drinks and appetizers. We started off with pretzel bites. They came with a type of mustard and cheese sauce. They weren’t fresh, but still really good. Even though they don’t have it listed, they do have a veggie patty to substitute to all the burgers if you just ask. I ordered a Moda Burger, both it and the fries it came with were delicious! After happy hour ended we ordered one more drink and I went with an holiday spritz. It was perfect! Our server was great and extremely attentive.
Fabiana KirtleyFabiana Kirtley
70
Place is in a hotel and very wide open, so hard to give it a good atmosphere score. Overall 5, food 5, service 5. Got the salmon. It was flat-put excellent. Nothing more to say. Will absolutely be back. Server was a junior at OSU and talked through her experience in going to SDSU then coming back to OSU. I believe her name was Taylor. This was the conversation my daughter needed to hear to make up her mind. She has since accepted the OSU offer and is totally stoked to go in the fall. Pass on my regards to Taylor as she was super friendly & helpful. Will go back!
Norm ZurawskiNorm Zurawski
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Address
3100 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
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(614) 447-9777
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modacolumbus.com
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4.5
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Contemporary gastropub serving upgraded American comforts, local beer & original cocktails.
attractions: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus OSU-Medical Center by IHG, Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU, Staybridge Suites Columbus OSU-Medical Center by IHG, Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area, Marriott Columbus OSU, Red Roof PLUS+ Columbus - Ohio State University OSU, Motel 6 Columbus, OH - OSU, Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area, Nails on Neil, Clinton -Como Park, restaurants: Lavash Cafe, Local Cantina - Clintonville, El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, Roosters, Condado Tacos, Preston's: A Burger Joint, TOUS les JOURS, Chuan Jiang Hao Zi, Denny's, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
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