48 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Columbia

“GO. If you're thinking about going, just go. The name "Soda City MARKET" makes you think this is some quaint little farmers market like most you may have visited elsewhere, but this is something different. It's like a festival that spans about 4 blocks, so many vendors selling everything from art to dessert, music, and lots of different food trucks to try. I was feeling homesick and having trouble finding Hispanic food restaurants in my area, but I found Ecuadorian, Cuban, Colombian, Mexican, and Venezuelan food all on one block. The atmosphere is great, there are cute doggies everywhere, just go and take your time walking around. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but there are a number of cheap parking garages close by that help. I paid $4 for 3hrs in the Washington Plaza garage. Get there early because everything starts shutting down at 1pm. Have fun!“

“I came here on a girls night with my friends and we were very happy with our orders. The ambiance was perfect and we loved having a corner booth with pillows by the door. The scallops were served with three sauces. One was a creamy dill sauce, another was a savory balsamic sauce and the other was chive oil with drops of cholula hot sauce. Out of the three, all of us loved the chive oil with hot sauce the most! It was divine and even complimented the Brussels. The service we received was great! The wine was flowing and very good as well. They have a great wine list!“

“Lol look it's expensive don't get me wrong but it's worth every single penny I was literally considering ordering takeout after my supper I'm definitely go back here the atmosphere is awesome very very very classy place !!!“

“I got married there today and the staff was amazing in accommodating our small and intimate ceremony. We weren’t expecting anything AT ALL except some good tapas, drinks, and great vibes. We were given a bottle of bubbly to pop once we said our I DOS and a round of shots for us and our guests. I couldn’t be happier. Market on Main was already a great place that I’d experienced wonderful service and food each time I’ve gone but they will forever be an amazing memory for us as we shared the most special day of our lives. Thank you all so so much from the bottom of our hearts.“

“Hi today is May 4th 2024 Hi my Husband and I and my Niece stopped in today for lunch, we were celebrating her birthday, so we decided to eat there. This was our very first time but there and we enjoyed it very much we from Florida. Let me say this the ribs so tender and tasty I didn't have to put barbecue sauce on it it was well seasoned and tasty and reAlly tender melt in your mouth tender. So now when we come back to Carolina to visit my Niece we will most definitely stop in meet up the good work“

“We had a very enjoyable breakfast here. The beignets were great. The biscuit with sausage gravy was also very nice, and the sweet heat chicken (or whatever it was called) was really good. Super tender and great flavor. I don't recall the waiters name, and one of our parties order came out wrong (we did not mention it because all of the food was out, and well, what are you gonna do?), but we were overall very happy with his service. A nice young man. The overall vibe of the place was really nice as well. The staff seemed happy, and the customers all seemed happy. Would most definitely return.“

“Both the coffee & the staff are amazing. I always get the Sweet & Salty, extra sweet & it’s amazinggg. The staff are always super friendly & welcoming. I’ve only been maybe 4-5 times, but this shop/location became my new go-to spot. Highly recommend“

“I've been going to Drip for years and no one does it like they do! Service, coffee, and food have been consisted over the last five years I've lived here and anytime I have friends visit, this is where I take them! Their inside is perfect for meeting with a friend or doing a little bit of work. The baristas are the best.“

“Wonderful lunch spot! Healthy, fresh ingredients and good size portions! Love that they have vegetarian offerings. The pistachio pasta salad is delicious as is the avocado toast with goat cheese. The garbanzo salad size is super goof too. The restaurant has a cool atmosphere complete with local art and games. Friendly staff! Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely nothing but high praise! Food & wines all incredibly delicious - the recommended pairings are spot-on. Best charcuterie board in the Vista! Service was perfect - just attentive enough. Beautiful, cozy atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed & highly recommend!“

“Went with some friends right before closing, and my buddy has a service dog so we tend to be a little nervous trying new places. The workers offered us a free pup cup and were so friendly and helpful. I was really touched by their kindness. Icecream was to die for as wellWAY better than Insomnia Cookies haha“

“We make it a point to visit any time we come through Columbia and we enjoy their beers when they are on tap where we live. Big shout out from our visit on a rainy Friday night.. after mentioning my love of sour Ipas the bartender brought me a couple samples from the roof top bar taps. Really appreciate the great customer service ? Talk to me Rooster was amazing!“

“Great food and excellent service! I tried stuffed grape leaves and Chicken Chawarma. All was just great!“

“I LOVE 7 Brew! They have a variety of drinks, which is perfect for people who don't like coffee like me. I like their milkshakes and smoothies. The baristas always work with me to see what drinks I will like. Sarah always gives me great recommendations.“

“We had the pleasure of visiting the restaraunt this evening where we were very well taken care of by Hamid. We got to know our server and we shared a very delicious multi entree meal that filled us and left us with plenty of leftovers. I don't plan to go anywhere else for authentic Indian food. This place has set the standard! Thank you for your kind service and for the yummy meal! I will definitely be back for more! The Lamb Rogan Josh was our absolute favorite out of the 4 entrees we ordered.Vegetarian options: On the menu it has clearly labeled and large sections of vegetarian options for appetizers and entrees.Parking: Plenty of parking available.Kid-friendliness: It is definitely family friendly. We witnessed many families come and go as we were welcome to enjoy a couple of hours at 1 table.Wheelchair accessibility: There is close handicap parking with a painted walkway and a ramp up to the curb.“

“Was looking for a place to kill sometime and have a coffee. This was it- First off- plenty of parking- nice outdoor seating area. A great selection of specialty coffee's. I had an iced Blueberry Crumble. It was 6 bucks which is about right for something like that, I found it refreshing, being iced, it had a nice flavor- Next time I would try something different. The staff here was super nice. Fast service too. I would go again!“

“Not only is this attached to the best burger joint in South Carolina, they have the best ice cream. It's literally a 2 in 1 spot. They have coffee, Frappuccino, you name it. Check out the menu and go here and Steve's Burgers attached right to it. You won't be disappointed. Everyone will leave with a happy stomach and happy wallet/purse.“

“I got the chicken salad sandwhich and pasta salad. Both were very flavorful and delicious. The pasta salad was seasoned to where it felt like I was eating healthy if anyone knows that feeling, like eating a salad or something.The people were super friendly serving me and gave me a recommendation of having my sandwhich toasted or not. The restaurant is owned by the towing company next door and is named after one of the dogs they used to have so there pet pictures everywhere. I'd go here again.“

“Hands down Thee best empanadas I have ever had. Visiting from Massachusetts for my son’s basic training graduation. I Highly recommend, good food and service. My son’s Drill Sargent recommended and it did not disappoint. I will definitely be grabbing me some empanadas for the drive home.“

“This is a must visit brunch spot!! The biscuits are out of this world, they’re so fluffy with a crunch! Plus they have coffee and mimosas. I ordered the pork belly biscuit with pepper jelly and cream cheese and my boyfriend ordered the sausage pimento biscuit? These were so delicious I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great place! While selection isn't huge, the conversation, people, and good times makes up for it. They have a West Tampa cigar they recommended.... After it, there's no need for a "selection". I've found my new place for Columbia visits!“

“I had the pleasure of collaborating with this business for a fundraiser on my university’s campus and they were amazing! The customer service was great and the owners were very responsive. It was a great experience and I hope to make it a regular occurrence!!“

“My wife and I visited the cafe one morning. It was a decent experience. The lemonade and croissant were pretty good .. the service was friendly and attentive. The restaurants setup seems similar to chipotle. I’d give them another try next time I’m in town.Kid-friendliness: The seating was open space which allowed plenty of room for our stroller.“

“A really chill coffee place. Enjoyed spending time, reading a book and sipping some great coffee. I had a mint cream cold brew and my wife had a iced chai tea latte. I also had a Cortado. All fantastic. Staff was great. T-shirts are really cool.“

“My husband and I went for our anniversary and LOVED it. We will definitely be back. We got there as soon as they opened and of course got seated right away. Our waiter was phenomenal and if they were out of something, he'd make a suggestion on a alternative. The food was fabulous as well. Definitely 10/10“

“The only thing we don’t like about this place is that it is very hard to find a parking space and since a lot of people are waiting, the servers seem to always be in a rush. Other than that we love the atmosphere and the food is good too.“

“Absolutely adore smallSUGAR!!!I tried the prime rib sandwich with marinated cucumbers, and the iced golden latte during my visit. Everything was phenomenal!The atmosphere was very relaxed, great artwork that is available for purchase, and the staff is very polite.When the signs says they're gratuity free, they mean it! There are no tip jars or prompts asking for a tip.“

“We had a great time here for my husbands Christmas party. We had never been and were excited to try a new place in Columbia. The idea of using an old airport hangar is amazing, I love repurposing of old buildings. The party was hosted in the private section of the restaurant, we had great service at the bar. My husband specifically loves one beer so he was a bit disappointed but he loved his mixed drink. He said that this is one of the only places where the bartender makes his favorite correctly. I loved the wine selection and enjoyed my sangria. The homemade pizza was delicious! It had a great tasting crust and sauce! We loved the pizza. The atmosphere was great, we loved the decor and especially how pretty it was for the Christmas holiday. We definitely will be visiting again!“

“Pork sliders were amazing....only wished they were a bit more than room temperature. My friend ordered fried pickles, and I was pretty darn convinced I did not like fried pickles 25yrs ago, until I had the crispy fried pickles perfected at Burger Tavern 77....my new favorite appetizer.“

“Today was my second time shopping at Rosewood market. The people are super friendly. The store itself is "eat off the floor clean". Love that part..The produce looks and is really fresh, you'd want to pick it up and start eating. I was looking for celery which I got and chicken sausage patties, they did have the patties but did have links. I ended up with apple cider ginger which was cheaper than any other store. Karob covered peanuts, to die for, they didn't make it home.They also have a deli section, a wine section, candles and lava lamps. Any kind of healthy skincare that you can think of. Hair products, candles, incense.Healthcare items. I know I've named a lot of things, but please, this is a don't miss out on store!“

“Excellent Flavors and Taste but the line and wait is VERY long because as much as they charge for ice and syrup, they refuse to provide adequate staffing for crowds. Today is graduation as well as Cinco de Mayo as well as a regular Friday entering the weekend and there's one person there. I hope she's at least making $15 a hour! if not, the owners should be ashamed.“

“This is my new favorite spot in Columbia!! Every this is delicious, made fresh, and I couldn't get enough. Best birria tacos, "street corn", and churros I've ever had. Thank you! I will be back over and over. The service was great too, so nice and fun. I could tell the guy serving us and cooking was so excited to have us.“

“First time trying Kao Thai. It on a nice spot on Main St. We had dinner on a Monday. It wasn’t that busy and we had the option to sit on either the patio or indoors. We chose the patio since it was a nice day. Our waitress was so sweet and consistent, she kept us in the loop about everything going on like happy hour and the prices during it. We tried the Bangkok Shrimp and Pork Gyoza as our appetizers. They tasted so spot on and delicious. Then right after we finished with our appetizers, our meals came out right in time. I got the Pad Kapow and my boyfriend got the Pork Belly Ba Mee. The Pad Kapow was very good, it has marinate chicken with bell peppers and some other vegetables. It not spicy, instead its very sweet and savory. The Pork Belly Ba Mee has very thinly sliced marinate sweet pork belly, with savory sweet noodles along with the topping of a kick of spicy chili. I very much recommend this place if your looking for trying something new and interesting along with trying something sweet & spicy. ?️ ??“

“Our ROMEO lunch group of 8 went here today. Were seated immediately and waiter took our orders. The Tuesday special was a 12" pizza with two toppings and two sides. Four of us went together and ordered 2 of the Specials...had a great pizza and side pizza with buttermilk dressing and one guy ordered a honey mustard dressing. The other guys ordered the Oklahoma Burger. Smashed burger style with home fries. They said the burger was very good. Service was good. Great atmosphere. This is one of our favorites. Ratings by the guys varied from 3.9 - 4.5, with most of us giving it 4.5. Average rating was 4.2. Great place...nice outdoor seating on the porch when the weather's nice.12 Inch“

“CJs is a 5 pts staple bar. It's a mix of all types of people so it's not the usual college bar even though it's in that area. The food is served until 10 pm and the sandwiches are all delicious. There's pool tables and a great patio area with a view of the fountain. Hands down the best location to sit and enjoy the heart of 5 pts.“

“Busy Sunday Brunch with Mixed Results -We visited Tazza Kitchen for brunch on Sunday around 1:30 PM. The restaurant was initially busy but cleared out quickly. While we were seated promptly, our server didn't inquire about drinks and seemed more focused on closing up, as they close earlier on Sundays.The breakfast burger was delicious, but the Baja bowl lacked flavor and seasoning. Unfortunately, our waiter forgot our Bloody Mary order. Overall, it seemed like the staff was ready to end their shift.On a positive note, once we were able to get someone's attention, they were happy to help. Salt and pepper shakers were missing from our table, but a staff member readily provided them when requested.“

“I have to admit I don't usually give many 5 star ratings for the simple fact that it's symbolic to perfection, and it's not often that I encounter that. Even during the busiest of weekends (prom), the service, food, and atmosphere was delightful. I had the Stella Rose Moscato and crab cakes with pasta and marinara sauce...absolutely delicious!! Our server was vibrant and on point with our entire fine dining experience. I certainly recommend scheduling a reservation!“

“Great Drinks and Great people!I highly recommend the "Love's Potion #69"I have one of these every day for energy and hyper focus. All of this without the crash like Redbulls or Monsters.Come down to 5 points and pick up one today! ❤️They are also very dog friendly, bring your furry friends!Kid-friendliness: Kids love all the different flavor options“

“Hands down the best food I have had in a while! We went here with a group of family. Everyone in the party enjoyed their selection!we all recommend the food here! I had the sliders and truffle fries! I would definitely recommend them to anyone! Come with an appetite because the portions are large!most selections can be shared!“

“The Fancy That Bistro NEVER had a diner at Middleborough Condos at 1825 St Julian Place. Bistro is located in downtown Columbia. The FOOD seems to be authentically prepared in a Commercial Kitchen at St Julian Place and transported to the restaurant in Downtown Columbia. I have had few interactions with staff as they are at the Restaurant Location in Columbia. They are pleasant in rare contacts. I don’t know their Business Plan or why they have reviews from many years ago. REMEMBER there is No restaurant in friendly MIDDLEBOROUGH Condominiums !! Hope this helps with so much misinformation about this Downtown Columbia Bistro ❤️“

“Lovely place, Wednesdays at Jakes is a must! Fair price great atmosphere and nice people. I just don’t understand why they don’t let more people outside even though there is plenty of space (and they should definitely work on the toilet situation)“

“Great snocones!!! We got the fuzzy navel, Jamaican me happy, and birthday cake (odd choice in my opinion) but we loved them! The ice was nice and fluffy and service was great too. Personally, I wouldn't order anything over a regular because it gets pretty sweet at th“

“Publico is a staple in Columbia and I always love when I get to go! The service is always consistent along with the food quality. One of my favorite things to get is their waterline margarita. It's super cute casual spot in Five Points. There's mainly street parking but I've never had an issue finding any on a Saturday. I highly recommending coming especially if you have a group friends that can't decide on what kind of food they want. Publico is very diverse!“

“Had a great time at the Salty Nut Cafe! Music was great and service was exceptional. Avery did a great job bartending, certainly enhance my and my friend’s experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good drinking spot after work!“

“Was taken to Poogan’s for my birthday dinner. Food and service were awesome ! Pimento cheese fritters, catfish nibbles, chicken pot pie, everything we had was so good and cooked correctly. I will keep going back!“

“Love Henry's!!!! Portion size is always good and food comes out great! Service is great! I think outside (weather permitting) is better than inside in my opinion. I actually think I have only sat outside. Anyways if I want a good sized meal for under $15 I go here! (they have tots too!)“

“We loved it! Ordered a ton of food as we are from Illinois. We got the sweet and Smokey wings, like and pepper wings, fried chicken sammie, fried green maters, pulled pork sammie with chips, hotdogs with chili, and mac and cheese all around. Indoor/ Outdoor dining. Place was busy for game day but we had great service. Shout to our server Elizabeth for her recommendations and keeping our drinks full. She was great!“

“I would rate Duke's Thai above Basil Thai but the atmosphere is better at Basil Thai. Appetizers were good (chicken and beef kebabs as well as shrimp spring rolls). Volcano shrimp was decent. Pad Kee Mow was honestly a little disappointing, rather bland.“