18 Best Bars in Columbia

GameOn bar+arcade Bar • $
6000 Merriweather Dr Suite B120, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Mac \u0026 Cheese Bites
14 Thin Crust Pizza
Chicago-Style Pizza
6 Piece Bone-In
Onion Rings
Loaded Dog
Pizza Dog
Churros
Hot Dog
Fries

“Hosted us for a super 30th birthday, all staff were super nice and our guests loved the nacho bar ~ taco bar~ churros“

4.7 Superb73 Reviews
Frisco - Columbia Bar • $$
8895 McGaw Road Suite 1, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Watermelon Feta with Grilled Chicken
Taphouse Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Kids Cheese Burger with Fries
Frisco Chicken Sandwich
Whipped Feta Appetizer
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Cheesesteak Eggrolls
French Dip Sandwich
Crab Cake Sandwich
Burger and Risotto

“I made a reservation for my Hubby's birthday dinner.

This establishment was easy to locate, provided free parking, very clean, and had great tv's for sports viewing.

We were seated immediately upon arrival and greeted by Adam.
Adam had a great personality larger than life!!

Great recommendations, fantastic flow of food, and perfect for our party of 13.

Collectively, we ordered the following.

Firecracker Grilled Wings - Amazing
Brewpub Pretzel - Very tender, tasty, and huge. Magnificent mustard came w pretzel.
Crab Dip - Plentiful, above average.
Frisco Chicken Sandwich - DE-licious !!
Brickoven Pies (Cheese) - A table hit!!
Bayou Burrito - A lot of flavor, great size.
Cheesesteak Eggrolls - The table couldn't get enough of this yumminess!!
Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
Louisiana Red Jambalaya - Whoa! Large portion, flavorful, and very good.
Frisco Burger - Perfecto !! Very good.
Loaded Caesar (Small) - Fresh
Skillet Cookie- So rich, shareable.
Campfire Brownie - Rich in flavor, tasty.
Grand Marnier (Shot) - ** read below **
Long Island Iced Tea - VERY smooth!

Each and everything was great, except a double shot ordered at the table. It was smaller than a single shot. We didn't want to make a scene, so we dealt w it. But never again.

Overall, it was a great visit!
I look forward to returning to catch sporting events on 1 of the many TV's as well as Happy Hour.“

4.2 Good167 Reviews
Sonoma's Bar & Grill American • $
7284 Cradlerock Way, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Sriracha Honey Wings

“The first time here, I went to see this awesome band Remedy. The atmosphere was so fun. I loved that the tables were not bunched, plenty of room. I had a Southwest Salad, one of the best I ever had. ? I will go back again just for that salad. I tried the pizza ? as well, very good. Check this place out..“

4 Good31 Reviews
GrillMarx Columbia Steakhouse & Raw Bar Steak House • $$$
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Ribeye Steak with Baked Potato and Sour Cream
Tortellini a La Vodka with Shrimp
Peppercorn Encrusted Filet Migion
Mushroom Ravioli with Chicken
Oysters on the Half Shell
Maryland Style Crab Cake
Sherry Cream Mussels
Blackened Fish Tacos
Pan Seared Scallops
Oysters Rockefeller

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

4.5 Superb420 Reviews
Maggiano's Little Italy Italian • $$
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy #3160, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Prince Edward Island Steamed Mussels Diavolo
Cheese Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
Chef's Signature Caesar Salad
Chef kb's Lobster Carbonara
Side Spaghetti Aglio Olio
New York Style Cheesecake
Our Riserva Veal Parmesan
Taylor Street Baked Ziti
Chocolate Layered Cake
Our Famous Rigatoni D

“The food and the service are excellent.“

4.6 Superb318 Reviews
Dok Khao COLUMBIA Thai • $$
6000 Merriweather Dr Suite B155, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Mango Ice Cream & Sweet Sticky Rice
Dok Khao Pad Thai with Shrimp
Chicken Roti Massamun Curry
Sticky Rice with Mango
Vegetable Spring Roll
Pineapple Fried Rice
Crabmeat Fried Rice
Chicken Cashew Nuts
Sesame Ginger Beef
Lychee Duck Curry

“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.“

4.4 Superb284 Reviews
The Periodic Table Bar • $$
8808 Centre Park Dr, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Flatbread - Buffalo Chicken
Alaskan Pollock Wild Wings
Brisket Grilled Cheese
Osso Bucco Style Wings
Bourbon Chicken Bowl
Nashville Chicken
The Table Burger
Osso Bucco Wings
GH Salmon Salad

“We have yet to be dissatisfied by their menu and we love the atmosphere. The manager,Adeel, was genuinely kind in checking in us. He informed us that they host events so we’ll look into possibly having our ceremony here. Highly recommended“

3.7 Good192 Reviews
Nottingham's Tavern Bar • $$
8850 Stanford Blvd, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Turkey Sliders w Chips & Pickel
Nochos Wings and Pizza
Southwestern Eggrolls
Honey Old Bay Wings
Crab Cake Sliders
Chips and Queso
Chicken Wings
Pretzel Bites
Hot Crab Dip
Quesadillas

“karaoke on a busy Friday night at peak hour....was not a great choice. the vibes were way different than what we came for...“

3.6 Good167 Reviews
Xenia Greek Kouzina Greek • $$$
8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Seafood Pasta Thesauros Tou Aigaiou
Crab Cake \u0026 Lobster Tail
Lamb Shank Arni Giouvetsi
Flaming Cheese Saganaki
Spinach Pie Spanakopita
Chilean Sea Bass Plaki
Lamb Chops Paidakia
Grilled Vegetables
Lemon Chicken Soup
Marinated Olives

“I don’t typically write reviews, good or bad, however our experience at Xenia on Oct 12th has changed my mind. We were in the area from Boston just for the night and learned of Xenia through our hotels concierge. It was amazing and probably one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food was outstanding and prepared beautifully. We had the Spanikopita, Greek salads, shrimp saganaki, and lamb riblets. All very tasty and expertly prepared. What really did it though was the on point service offered by Mary (Maris). Her efficiency, attention to details, thoughtful presentation of the menu, was a 15 out of 10! She is a super star! We were delightfully surprised by the restaurant’s generous hospitality when they sent us a dessert sampler compliments of the house because we were out of state first timers. I only wish weren’t 5+ hours away, as we would be fast regulars for sure!“

4.3 Superb630 Reviews
Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar Sushi • $$
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy Floor 2, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Takumi Supreme Sashimi
Sushi Sashimi Lunch
Matcha Cheese Cake
Hokkaido Uni Nigiri
Steamed Dumplings
Teriyaki Chicken
Wagyu Fried Rice
California Roll
Mochi Ice Cream
Udon Noodle Soup

“Ruth was fantastic!! She made our two year anniversary special by being attentive just because - She didn’t even know we were celebrating anything. We ordered happy hour dishes, which were mostly your standard - but the oysters had an Asian flare to them and were prepped so they were nice and easy to eat. Maryland roll and Scallop roll were amazing, and every Sashimi we had (Amberjack, yellowtail, bluefin tuna) were some of the most delicious and fresh sashimi I’ve ever had. We will definitely be coming back!! (The dessert was also super cute & Delicious)“

4.4 Superb137 Reviews
Reckless Shepherd Brewing Co. Brewpubs • $$
8895 McGaw Rd, Columbia

“A 5 star casual dining environment!

We found ourselves in the area around lunch and decided to stop in at the Reckless Shepard. I’ve heard several people refer it but hadn’t gone myself until now. For casual dining, this spot is great. Spacious and airy, it boasts several long high tops, two seater high tops for a more intimate feel, bar seating and an area for a private party.
There is a stage with ample lighting to make any night of the week; the best night. Multiple projectors spanned the room with a soft glow coming from the big distillery room. The ambience was really cool. We certainly appreciated the 90’s nostalgic playlist of music videos playing just loud enough to know your songs but continue your conversation.

We ordered a pizza, fries, wings, latkes, and a Cobb salad to go with our margarita, hazy IPA, and blue motorcycle. Everything was fresh and hot and savory. The drinks were delicious and well portioned! You scan for the menu and add your items so we only experienced the server when food was brought out but he was super nice still.
I loved the sauce on the pizza, light and tomatoey and savory as well!

The bathrooms were large and clean and the parking was ample for a Friday. We would certainly consider hosting an event or celebration here!“

4.3 Superb109 Reviews
Victoria Gastro Pub Gastropubs • $$
8201 Snowden River Pkwy Ste D, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Loster Grilled Cheese with Duck Fat Fries
Fried Buttermilk Chicken Pick Up Sticks
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Pick Up Sticks
Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich
Mushroom & Swiss Wagyu Burger
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Must Have Duck Fat Fries
Duck Fat Fries Poutine
Chocolate Praline Cake

“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!“

4.2 Good453 Reviews
Pupatella Pizza • $$
9160 MD-108, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Margherita Doc
Fresh Lemonade
Side Salad
Meat Pizza
Tiramisu
Diavola

“We had a nice family dinner. The food was delicious you can tell the meals are made with fresh ingredients, the staff was great and the atmosphere was so nice especially for my child. We loved the meatballs, cheese pizza and the Nutella Angioletti Fritti! We will be coming back again for more family dinners.“

4.2 Good111 Reviews
5485 Restaurant and Bar Bar & Grill • $$
5485 Twin Knolls Rd, Columbia

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Cheeseburger

“I read some of the reviews of this restaurant prior to arriving because I was staying at the hotel. At first, I was a bit skeptical of even entertaining the idea of trying this restaurant based on what people wrote, therefore, I started researching other restaurants within close proximity. Whenever my wife and I arrived at the hotel (7 Feb 2024), it was a little bit later than anticipated, so we ended up just staying on property and eating at this restaurant - thankfully it was still open.When we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted very nicely by a couple of employees. Since it was a weekday, the restaurant wasn't busy at all so it was quiet...adding to the enjoyable/relaxing atmosphere. When we sat down and read through the drink menu, I quickly realized that I was on the East Coast because I saw one of my favorite beers on the menu...Yuengling! Being from Las Vegas, NV, we don't have that beer in the city, as odd as it may sound, considering that city has pretty much everything. So whenever I travel East, I try to find this beer whenever I can.Our server, Meaza, was phenomenal! It was refreshing to have a server who was very friendly, attentive, efficient, and amiable...because it seems rare these days to have customer service like this. Our food was amazing; it's unfortunate that other people didn't have that same experience (based on their reviews). We ordered the Buffalo Chicken Wings, Salmon Piccata, Spaghetti Frutti di Mare, Sautéed Spinach, and Steamed Broccoli. I will say that I've had slightly better Buffalo Chicken Wings, but these weren't awful either. Having experienced so many different restaurants in Las Vegas, it can be difficult at times to eat anywhere else without having a bias towards Las Vegas dining. But I can honestly say that the quality and quantity of this restaurant's entrées were remarkable.The following day, my wife and I tried the breakfast at this restaurant in hopes that the previous night's dinner wasn't a fluke. We opted for the full breakfast buffet because for one, I reserved the hotel room that comes with this buffet every morning. Also, it's more beneficial, from a price standpoint, to get the full buffet ($16.95), versus ordering off the menu. You can also order the continental buffet which costs $11.95; however, I wasn't in the mood to just get cold breakfast food. The options were spectacular...and the quality of the food was even more astonishing. We ended up eating the full buffet for the entire stay and the food options were the same for the most part - I think my favorite entrée/item on the buffet line was the Mushroom Casserole and of course the bacon. Also, of noteworthy significance, both Irene and Angela did such a prodigious job with their customer service skills to which I wish this business would publicize their incredible skills for other restaurant's employees to emulate. They were both VERY friendly, professional, attentive, and highly efficient in every way.The décor was nice but I felt that the fabric on some of the booth seating could use some deep steam cleaning...to include the carpets. Overall, my experience here was extraordinary. I can't validate others' experience, but based on ours, I highly recommend this restaurant to all visitors and locals.“

3.8 Good18 Reviews
Banditos Tacos & Tequila Columbia Mexican • $$
6000 Merriweather Dr, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Dynamite Fish Blackened and 2 Rus Gus Tacos
2 Russ & Guss and 1 Dynamite Fish Tacos
Drunken and Sunken Pina Colada Na
Chorizo Jalapeno Popper Empanada
Authentic Mexican Street Corn
Sugar Honey Iced Tequila
Street Corn on the Cob
Nashville Hot Chicken
Blackened Shrimp Taco
Chips & Liquid Queso

“Love this restaurant. Yummy tacos. Great location in short walking distance to the fabulous outdoor Merriweather Post Pavilion music venue.“

4.1 Good350 Reviews
Cinco de Mayo Mexican • $$
8874 McGaw Rd, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Tortilla Chips with Guacamole Salsa Bean Dip and Cheese Dip
Mango Margarita and Fresh Guacamole
T-Bone Steak Tampiqueno
Chicken Chipotle Bowl
Arroz Con Pollo
Carne Asada Taco
Fajitas Texanas
Salsa and Chips
Rice and Beans
Side Hot Salsa

“Finally, some flavor! Not the same basic food. Yom“

4 Good121 Reviews
The Ale House Columbia American • $$
6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Mac & Cheese with Andouille Sausage
Eggs w Sausage Bacon and Potatoes
Ale House Steak Sandwich
Blackened Chicken Pasta
Fresh Baked Soft Pretzel
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Chicken & Waffles
French Toast Bites
Side Mac & Cheese
Bacon Jam Burger

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

4 Good321 Reviews
The Turn House New American • $$
11130 Willow Bottom Dr, Columbia

Customers` Favorites

Honey Glazed Atlantic Salmon
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
House Made Brisket Nachos
Grilled Flank Steak Frites
Cheese & Charcuteri Board
Oysters on the Half Shell
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Statler Chicken Breast

“Awesome 5-star experience ruined at the end when the credit card device to pay the bill is shoved into your face with “gratuity was added; but, you can add more!” No heads-up, no breakdown on screen. Just the extra percentage options starting at you. Absolutely, oppose to this shady, non-custom focused practice especially without forewarning. Wanna ensure a tip, provide good service !!! Don't sneak it in there and then ask for more (“if you want”)! As one rarely ever tips less than 20% plus; this presumptuous practice is worse than a terrible experience. Not the fault of the excellent Turn House servers, food runners, and cook staff; but, something management needs to address before I return to The Turn House“

4 Good735 Reviews

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