Restaurants in Columbia

“Royal Taj is our go-to restaurant for special occasions, like our 20th Wedding Anniversary last week. It never fails to deliver excellence. Because it was a very special dinner, we decided to try something different. So my wife ordered the Lobster Malabar and I ordered the Grilled Halibut. Both were very good, especially the Halibut which was covered in an outstanding Corn Relish. To top off the evening our excellent server, Joshi, brought us a slice of very tasty cheesecake with a lit candle on top. As usual we cannot rave loud and often enough about Royal Taj and it is all due to the GM Binda, who is very friendly, charismatic and truly sets the tone of excellence at Royal Taj.”

“Absolutely amazing. A true fine dining 5* experience from the service to the food. Will return again and again.”

“We had a delicious dinner tonight! My 10 month old loved the kabobs and pita and my 4 year old loved the hummus and fries! Can’t wait to cone back soon! The chance to see Santa tonight was lovely, festive fun!”

“Unique menu and best service .”

“The food was amazing! The service was impeccable! I came for lunch with a FB mom group from Loudoun and it was worth the drive.”

“Bar none the best sushi in Howard county. We’ve been steadies there for 15 plus years. Only wish we’d discovered it sooner. Highly recommend!!!”

“The food and the service are excellent.”

“A Magical Night at Toby’s Dinner Theatre!
I recently took my 11-year-old daughter to see The Little Mermaid at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, and we had a wonderful time! We arrived around 5:15 PM and were first in line for seating when the doors opened at 6. The staff was organized and welcoming — we were greeted, assigned our seats, and promptly escorted to our table.

Our server (who also happened to be one of the actors!) took our drink orders within five minutes. Bread was brought out shortly after, and we were invited to help ourselves to the salad bar. Once our table number was called, we made our way to the main buffet.

While the buffet was plentiful, I felt the food quality didn’t quite match the rest of the evening’s magic. There were cheese and crackers, coleslaw, and seafood pasta salad, followed by broccoli, corn, a spaghetti pasta dish, seasoned baked chicken, ribs, and a carving station with ham, roast beef, and turkey. Unfortunately, nothing tasted particularly fresh or flavorful. I would’ve loved to see more kid-friendly options like mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, or chicken tenders — something to match the family-friendly theme of the show.

Now, the show itself? Absolutely fantastic! The acting, singing, costumes, choreography, lighting, and music all exceeded my expectations. The talent on stage was clear from the very first number to the final bow. My daughter was captivated the entire time — as was I! The show started around 8 PM and ended at 10:30 PM, and the pacing was just right.

We heard the venue is preparing for a renovation and expansion, and I’m excited to see what changes come next. Toby’s has some incredibly gifted performers, and I’d absolutely recommend the theatre experience. Just hoping the dining aspect improves to match the high-quality entertainment.”

“Toastique had become a go to spot for a quick / healthy lunch or business meet up”

“I brought my boyfriend on a surprise date night last night and we both absolutely LOVED IT! From the time we hit the door we were greeted with kindness and professionalism. The staff was wonderful, the food was absolutely to die for and our overall experience was a 10 out of 10. We will most definitely be back!! - J. Walker”

“When I say this was a delicious scone, I mean it was the polar opposite of dry, the MOST flavorful and moist scone I have ever had in my LIFE. I’m in my 40’s, just sayin!!! Also tried the Oreo Cheesecake, it was absolutely delicious! Glad I finally stopped by ❤️”

“Very delicious food; I ordered the Wuxi sweet & sour chicken and a Side of brown rice. The chicken so good. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone:)”

“DMV Taqueria food truck is highly recommended! It’s smart to call in your order as they’ve grown in popularity as the word’s gotten out. My neighbor loves their chicken quesadillas. My favorite is the shrimp quesadillas, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the menu items. I understand the churros are a favorite too, though I’ve not personally tried them. The drive home is brutal. The food smells so amazing, I can’t park the car fast enough. 5⭐️”

“Hubby and I enjoy the salads from here. They have standard salads but you can also customize them. As well, the employees who work there are always nice and helpful.”

“Love the atmosphere. The band was pretty good. Great food options and entertainment. Some of the menu items have nuts added which seem unnecessary. They should consider removing the nuts from the lobster dish.”

“Ordered the army breakfast. Eggs were over done, sausage was under cooked and the entire meal was cold. Could have had a better breakfast at a homeless shelter. First and last time.”

“The food is always awesome whether you get pork, beef, or chicken. We also love the fries and corn on the cob as well as the bread pudding! Since our home is in Tennessee, I especially like the option to put slaw on my pork sandwich. The first time I had that was at a high school football game near Memphis and I was spoiled after that.”

“huge thanks to Lilly our server who made our wedding anniversary dinner a night to remember! also the check in team at the front for getting us to our table without hassle. food was top notch, savory and delicious. please tell LILLY she is a star!”

“Excellent service. A slight problem with my cocktail was immediately rectified by Janine, who remains awesome. The fish entree was delicious and the entire meal was very well done. My best Iron Bridge experience in a long time.”

“Fantastic spot for sushi in Columbia. Was not expecting much from a mall restaurant but was pleasantly surprised.

The oysters were a delight, the sashimi was very fresh, and the sushi rolls we ordered were delicious. Service was fast and attentive. Great quality for price. Will definitely be back.”

“Thanks for making our Thanksgiving Dinner!”

“I had an awesome lunch there today 3/8. Loved everything. Thank you.”

“Ordered 2 mushroom BBQ bacon meals through the app. My friend got the Mint shake and I got the strawberry. Everything was delicious! Both of us have dietary restrictions and we are happy to have such a great option for “fast food”!”

“Fantastic place! The decor is beautiful. Food and wine were fantastic! Rudy, the owner, is the star of the show! He has a fantastic, friendly, and welcoming personality. He took time to chat at each table, and he’s so friendly and funny. We will definitely make this a favorite spot! 5 stars!!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️”

“Best Indian food around and even better service. This is my husband and I’s go to spot!”

“I took my dad tonight for Father’s Day and it was very busy. We were told an hour and half wait so we waited. From the crew at the reservation desk to the lady who took is us to our table and Evan our waiter everything was awesome. Even with being crazy busy service was great and food was great. I highly recommended Texas Roadhouse Columbia”

“Delicious!! I’m typing this with a bloated belly because I ate it all”

“Everyone at Xenia was friendly and helpful. The Falafel Sliders and Greek Salad were delicious!!”

“Overall this is a good place to have Happy Hour. I am super disappointed that the charcuterie board was taken off the menu. It was the best! Bring it back please!”

“Enjoyed salmon and the Caesar salad with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand. My husband had the Chesapeake and a bowl of onion soup. We were served by Ethan who’s an awesome waiter. I can’t say enough. Love it.”

“Great tacos out of a trailer in the corner of a gas station, what more could you want??

I stopped by for gas after a run, saw the taco stand, and thought “why not?” Little did I know I was about to have one of the best tacos in the state.

I hope to be back.”

“Good and not expensive like the food trucks that come around”

“My first time there but food was delicious”

“Great place, friendly knowledgeable staff. Food trucks , great beers , what’s not to love! Prost!!”

“amazing food, best sours on the east coast, fantastic friendly staff. what more could you ask for?”

“Amazing sandwich shop. The soups are incredible. The fresh bread and other fresh ingredients make such a difference you can really tell what great quality everything is. The staff are wonderful.”

“My son wanted a 6 layer rainbow cake with sprinkles and she delivered! Beautiful and tasty.”

“We Love getting pizza from Eataliano! Not only do they have delicious vegan pizzas, they also offer the best imported Italian goodies like wafers, artichokes, olives, pastas, hard candies, and more.”

“Fast, Friendly and Delicious”

“Neighborhood pizzeria. One of the best cheese pizzas I've ever had. The french fries and gravy is excellent. Their philly chase steaks are also the best i ever had.”

“Cafe Columbia is a cute, colorful little cafe with delicious crepes and friendly service. Recommended.”

“Tea & Staff are wonderful.”

“Biscuits are fluffy... the gravy could use some seasoning but it's nicely executed”

“I’ve ordered here many times and am always happy with what I’ve got: sides, pizza, sandwich, etc. Great local place to get food and the staff are very friendly.”

“We’ve eaten here several times. It’s a small business but we’re always pleased with the food and the service! Highly recommend!

Parking: Part of a strip mall with lots of free parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for wheelchair access.”

“I love this place!!! The food is so fresh, simple and tasty and service is always kind and fast ❤️❤️❤️”

“Here's to the highest stars available (20), and then some. Today, I introduced my son to Mango Lassie, Chicken Tika Masala, Nan. He was hesitant to come at first and now he is so impressed with the food and service. Thanks so much. I hope your restaurant grows and grows.”

“Carlos is such a nice and cute server, literally just come in here to see him, he is definitely a nice person to be around and the new chicken sandwich is amazing. hehe”

“Well stocked cases with great variety. Pumpkin macaron is a great seasonal treat. Greek cookies. Bagels. Cakes.”

“my cake i ordered was divine perfect flavor texture and the decor was just what I asked for strawberry cake with vanilla icing dyed in peach my friends loved it my mom liked it”

“We always have a good experience here but I just want to give them some praise for the accessibility. The disabled bathroom stall is so nice. First of all, it’s the very first stall right next to the door (I’ve never seen that, usually it’s the furthest stall all the way in the back, which can be annoying when you can’t walk very far). It’s also quite large, larger than your standard “accessible” stall. I would have no problem fitting in the stall with my wheelchair and my service dog. A standard accessible stall is barely big enough to fit my wheelchair, let alone with my service dog. I had a lovely conversation with the manager about the accessibility and I love the response he gave, that he doesn’t just want things to meet basic ADA standards, he wants things to be better/more accessible (because ADA standards for accessibility are quite literally the bare minimum and often aren’t easy to navigate). I really appreciate when I hear that type of sentiment because accessibility for disabled people is usually such an afterthought or simply not considered. I’ve recently had an extremely negative experience at another establishment, and it was just very nice to have such a pleasant experience this evening. I also love that every time I’ve taken my service dog, from the time he was a young puppy to now at 18 months and nearing fully trained, they’ve been very welcoming.”

“I absolutely love getting my smoothies here! Clean ingredients and great service. The staff is always so pleasant and kind. They even remember my regular order when I come in! It’s always such a pick me up to stop in here”

“Super-friendly guy behind the counter (the owner, maybe?) who asked questions about what I like and provided informed recommendations that were exactly right! Delicious teriyaki vegan “chicken”!”

“just got ENGAGED!!!Oh and dinner was great too”

“Our waiter, Mustafa was absolutely wonderful!! He gave us extremely useful advice on the foods that we could choose from. He was extremely personable! The food was fantastic! Mustafa made sure, at every turn, that we had a divine dining experience. Thank you PF Chang’s for the excellent choice to hire him. Mustafa deserves a raise and special recognition for making us feel so welcome!”

“Awesome grocery store (especially for Bengalis and Bagladeshis). I buy mishti doi every week. Also, have real nice snacks and curries, etc. The store owner is very nice and it's a great feel to shop there.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Walrus as usual. Their shucking raw bar is the best. Seafood is always fresh and delicious. Their staff are friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Aaron was no exception. We went for Chesapeake Oyster week and half price on raw bar Tuesday so we enjoyed a great meal at a fantastic price. Highly recommend, going back real soon.”

“We came in on a whim & so glad we did. We were seated immediately & greeted warmly by an amazing waitress. Food was brought out quickly & was such a good serving size. Delicious eggs Benedict & the hollindaise was amazing! My fiancé had the biscuits & gravy & was so happy with his food. Excellent portions & such a wonderful place. Can’t wait to come back again!! Highly recommend!!”

“My favorite place in Columbia. I’ve been coming here for over 10 years and it has always been the same quality. Everything I have ordered has been great and they have excellent vegetarian options as well”

“Delicious burgers...in fact, the best burger spot in the area....avid fan of the Columbia location --been there six times the past 3 weeks... the service always prompt and friendly, especially from Raymond”

“I come here a lot and it’s always fast, friendly, and clean. Jocelyn gave amazing customer service! She was very friendly, patient, and she had a little humor.”

“So this is my new favorite place in Columbia. Oh my goodness. What a gem. It’s literally so delicious. I’m so thankful I stopped in. Every bite was better than the last. I think I could eat this every day. Spicy, sweet, savory, tasty.

I had the beef cup bap, miso soup, and a small side of cucumber kimchi!”

“An Loi in columbia is one of the best Pho restaurants in Md. This place is out of the way for me but when i can I make my way there to enjoy a round eye soup. always the best service and friendly staff...

see you guys soon”

“The gyozas were some of the best we ever had and the service was outstanding. However, the menu can be a bit confusing for newcomers. Both our noodle dishes were tasty (one with beef and the other one with fish). Somehow, the noodles felt a bit overcooked. May be that’s the way they were supposed to be but we prefer them firmer. We will be back to try other dishes.”

“Hands down best place to go after a bender sat or sun, the double glass beers are awesome and the pizza is bomb,

GO HERE AFTER THE CASINO you will thank me later”

“Thanks heaps for doing Renae Killen’s wedding, we had a ball and the beer was great!”

“This was a very good hamburger. Though I asked for medium, it was medium well. Of course, degree of doneness is a challenge for any hamburger joint. Even so, the meat was flavorful. There was quite a bit of bacon on my bacon cheeseburger. The onion rings were also quite good. The shortfall was Pepsi products, which I do not prefer. I think the shock for me was one burger, order of onion rings, and fountain drink was $25.00.”

“The Hanover location is amazing! Total tasty tour for our lunch date (first time visitors). Everyone was really nice!!”

“Everything is always fresh and made to perfection. Their staff is amazing! Their food is delicious! I love Abbys.”

“Excelente servicio, y comida deliciosa muy recomendable.”

“Upper crust is a go to place for takeout orders. Their pizzas are tasty and there’s a good selection of types of pizza size of pizza and crust. The service is friendly. We’ve been going to this place for years and have never been disappointed. Check it out.”

“We have been to Asian Palace several times and we've always enjoyed our visits.

Since the pandemic, business seems to be off and on a Saturday evening at about 7:00 p.m., Asian Palace deserve to be a good deal more busy than it actually was. No problem getting a table right away at all.

The Chinese entrees we ordered were plentiful tasty and reasonably priced. Service was super-prompt and solid. We did not get sushi on this visit and our overall bill was really quite reasonable particularly given the location.

Somehow I believe that if Asian Palace were to relocate to some place with better foot traffic or a better Street front, they would be appreciably busier.

Come and discover Asian Palace before they figure that out (Or, ald it would be tragic, before they close)”

“I was lucky enough to come here for an event hosted by Brian Wee. The atmosphere & ambiance was nice and relaxed. That was the best pizza I have had in a long time! 💕 I am from TN, but if I ever come back to this area I will definitely come back!”

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“I may only be a small town pizza lawyer, but bacon wrapped deep dish pepperoni pizza cannot be against the law.”

“Every time I go to this Location my food is always hot in the manager name Latone is always friendly in always on her stuff it’s always clean in there in this location keep decorating every holiday I like to see the decorations make u feel at home 1255 keep up the go work”

“Took my kids over the weekend pizza is AWESOME SAUCE!!!! staff and waiters was super nice GREAT experience definitely will be returning”

“Here's to the highest stars available (20), and then some. Today, I introduced my son to Mango Lassie, Chicken Tika Masala, Nan. He was hesitant to come at first and now he is so impressed with the food and service. Thanks so much. I hope your restaurant grows and grows.”

“Royal Taj is our go-to restaurant for special occasions, like our 20th Wedding Anniversary last week. It never fails to deliver excellence. Because it was a very special dinner, we decided to try something different. So my wife ordered the Lobster Malabar and I ordered the Grilled Halibut. Both were very good, especially the Halibut which was covered in an outstanding Corn Relish. To top off the evening our excellent server, Joshi, brought us a slice of very tasty cheesecake with a lit candle on top. As usual we cannot rave loud and often enough about Royal Taj and it is all due to the GM Binda, who is very friendly, charismatic and truly sets the tone of excellence at Royal Taj.”

“I have a standing order with this restaurant for their Ribs. But I also like their Pizza and Subs. I always talk to John when placing my order. He is so professional, helpful and polite and kind. This is one of my favorite places to order food from. I give them 5 Stars!”

“Good and not expensive like the food trucks that come around”

“Someone need to give that man Thaddeus a job and pay him what he deserves as kind a respectful as that young man is it a shame to see him being mistreated and underpaid if anyone is looking for a amazing worker who is always respectful go here and find Thaddeus and offer that man a better job”

“Delicious burgers...in fact, the best burger spot in the area....avid fan of the Columbia location --been there six times the past 3 weeks... the service always prompt and friendly, especially from Raymond”

“Ordered the army breakfast. Eggs were over done, sausage was under cooked and the entire meal was cold. Could have had a better breakfast at a homeless shelter. First and last time.”

“DMV Taqueria food truck is highly recommended! It’s smart to call in your order as they’ve grown in popularity as the word’s gotten out. My neighbor loves their chicken quesadillas. My favorite is the shrimp quesadillas, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the menu items. I understand the churros are a favorite too, though I’ve not personally tried them. The drive home is brutal. The food smells so amazing, I can’t park the car fast enough. 5⭐️”

“Cafe Columbia is a cute, colorful little cafe with delicious crepes and friendly service. Recommended.”

“You just catered an event at Pike and Rose. The omelets were delicious and made to order.”

“The restaurant is one of our most favorite family restaurants and we have been its customers since the CoHo Grill era! We come to the restaurant for brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner.”

“The atmosphere and staff here are top-tier EASILY a 5-star experience on that front alone. The vibe is warm, creative, and welcoming, and the service was just as impressive. However, when it comes to the food, I’d say it was just okay. Nothing I’d send back, but also nothing that made me want to rave or insist someone else try it. I went on a Saturday morning for breakfast, so maybe lunch or dinner would be a different story. I’d absolutely return, if only for the ambiance and experience.”

“Please come up towards the mountains! Frederick and its surrounding areas need Banditos! There’s no good places to eat around here. Your food is always on point at every location we’ve been to. The atmosphere is always pleasant as well.”

“Our waiter, Mustafa was absolutely wonderful!! He gave us extremely useful advice on the foods that we could choose from. He was extremely personable! The food was fantastic! Mustafa made sure, at every turn, that we had a divine dining experience. Thank you PF Chang’s for the excellent choice to hire him. Mustafa deserves a raise and special recognition for making us feel so welcome!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Walrus as usual. Their shucking raw bar is the best. Seafood is always fresh and delicious. Their staff are friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Aaron was no exception. We went for Chesapeake Oyster week and half price on raw bar Tuesday so we enjoyed a great meal at a fantastic price. Highly recommend, going back real soon.”

“Omg!!! The staff here is THE BEST!!!!! Lynae’ and the other staff greeted us with big smile energy! If you want to eat at a Raising Cane’s, go to this one!!!! The staff is AMAZING and the food is even better!!!”

“Toastique had become a go to spot for a quick / healthy lunch or business meet up”

“We came in on a whim & so glad we did. We were seated immediately & greeted warmly by an amazing waitress. Food was brought out quickly & was such a good serving size. Delicious eggs Benedict & the hollindaise was amazing! My fiancé had the biscuits & gravy & was so happy with his food. Excellent portions & such a wonderful place. Can’t wait to come back again!! Highly recommend!!”

“I was lucky enough to come here for an event hosted by Brian Wee. The atmosphere & ambiance was nice and relaxed. That was the best pizza I have had in a long time! 💕 I am from TN, but if I ever come back to this area I will definitely come back!”

“There’s so many good options on the menu it’s hard to pick. Everything is so delicious! Great cocktails!”

“Delicious burgers...in fact, the best burger spot in the area....avid fan of the Columbia location --been there six times the past 3 weeks... the service always prompt and friendly, especially from Raymond”

“My first time there but food was delicious”

“We Love getting pizza from Eataliano! Not only do they have delicious vegan pizzas, they also offer the best imported Italian goodies like wafers, artichokes, olives, pastas, hard candies, and more.”

“Red Robin isn’t just a burger joint it’s a reliably fun dining experience with great food, friendly vibes, and value for your money. Whether you’re a burger purist or an adventurous eater, Red Robin delivers every time. Yum!”

“It’s a chill place to be at this time a day the food is great anyone and everyone come to Ale House”