50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Columbia

“The team at Salsarita's truly went above and beyond during our fundraiser, providing not only delicious food but also outstanding service that made our event a success. Their dedication and enthusiasm significantly enhanced the experience and helped us raise vital funds. The impact of this partnership extends far beyond a single event, contributing directly to our mission of family building. We are deeply appreciative of Salsarita’s staff and their commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Thank you for a memorable and impactful day!“

“Amazing service. Love the food!!“

“I never leave reviews, but this place is just too good to not share. The drinks are unique and delicious (My favorite is the Island Boi, or the Orange Creamsicle one, or maybe the Coco Loco one 😂😂). And the food is incredible! I’ve never had anything there that I didn’t love. My favorites are the hush puppies, hummus, Veg Fil A sandwich, and the rice and beans bowl. This time when we went, the chef added protein crumbles, nacho cheese, and green onions on top and it was even better. My son loves the Hoot sandwich and he’s 10 years old and usually non-vegan….so that’s a huge compliment to the flavor of that sandwich. On top of all this, the place is just cool. The atmosphere is so comfortable and inviting, like I could stay all night if I didn’t have to put my kid to bed! 🤣 I just really love this place and I’m so glad to see it added to our neighborhood!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best burgers and hotdogs in the business!“

“Ate here a couple times during our stay in a nearby motel.

The food is fresh, hot, and well seasoned without being too heavy on the grease. Everything I got was worth the price.

The fact they are open super late is a good bonus as well.

Dietary restrictions: This place has kosher/halal options.“

“It’s always a great visit at Chick Fil A but this one was top tier!

When I came in two corporate Chick Fil A men were heading out , and one opened the door for me . When I walked up , the cashier immediately said “Are you picking up or Placing an Order” , immediately ready to service me! She let me know she would take my order as soon as I was ready.

Dave placed my order. He was knowledgeable about the Tortilla Soup I asked about.

Food was DELICIOUS! I got the 12 ct nugget and decided to give to soup a try for the first time. Wonderful choice. Absolutely delicious! Just perfect. Love the hint of spice ! Just enough!

Lastly, Marie came around and made sure my meal was tasty and took my tray when I was done eating.

I was in the mall and almost went to the CFA there but opted out . Glad I did. I love this location.

Definitely enjoyed my lunch on my day off .

Wonderful team, Chick Fil A !“

“The fries are the best, just like my Mom used to make❣️“

“We just left and I was very impressed with the staff. They were extremely friendly and efficient. It is some of the best customer service I’ve received in quite some time. The restaurant was very clean. On top of that the food was delicious.“

“Yes, yes, yes this place has some good food there in Columbia SC. there wait staff is great, Big shout out to there cook Mrs.Kizzy Davis !! Will eat there agaín on our next visit“

“I’ve always been a Five Guys customer since they made their way to the Deep South. This is my home Five Guys and I haven’t had a problem throughout the years. The customer service seems to be okay and my food has always came out hot and fresh. There’s times where it’s really busy during lunch hours and it’s hard to get food. Overall I haven’t a bad experience. 🍔 🍟👍🏼.“

“Anthony dairy bar I don't like them at all the food is not that good anymore and they're not that clean because I don't ever see them wash their hands that's not a good place to eat from it's not that clean and very cluttered it's not good at all was not good experience at all“

“The lady that took my order was polite and knowledgeable. I wish I would of gotten her name but I totally forgot because she was so personable. I got a chili cheese basket without lettuce, tomato, onions. I got my food promptly and HOT. But the burger looked smashed and the bread was extremely soggy. But other then that it was great. Hopefully thet 2“

“The food is dependable and always good. I don't like the way Chick-fil-A has taken to making all of the drive-thrus a nightmare. traffic is everywhere, running in different directions, and it is quite confusing. God forbid somebody hit one of the cones and render it out of place“

“Outstanding Service Thanks to Astrid!
Our visit to Chick-fil-A was absolutely amazing, and Astrid truly made the experience exceptional. From the moment we were greeted, she was warm, professional, and genuinely attentive. She took the time to make sure our order was correct, answered questions with a smile, and made us feel welcomed and valued as guests.
The food was fresh, hot, and prepared perfectly exactly what you expect from Chick-fil-A but Astrid’s customer service took it to another level. She checked in on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and did it all with a positive attitude that made the visit memorable.
It’s rare to come across service that feels so sincere and caring. Astrid is a true asset to the team, and because of her, this was more than just a quick meal it was a great experience. We’ll definitely be back!“

“great“

“I just came through for a kids meal and a burger with no bun. The gal working the drive through was so friendly and helpful and the person making my burger went above and beyond by doing a little lettuce wrap instead of plopping it into a container. Such small gestures make a huge difference, thank you!“

“I came here on the saturday that USC was hosting Livererpool and Man United around 3pm and was blown away by how quick the service was.

Also the lady who took my order with blue eye liner (i believe) was remarkable, she was so kind. The perfect representation of Five Guys core values.“

“I love the eggs and steak and gravy“

“All around great food. Good place to eat wings and watch the game“

“Always clean! This is the spot on a late night for food @1am -3am I'm always there on Saturday night! My food is always hot and fresh! Great job! My order is always 10 wings all flats, hot, and the ten shrimp or fries- I've only had one issue but they fixed it with out an issue! And I love the fact they have cameras on the spot so I feel safe and I've had to use their cameras footage when this drunk hit my car they was very helpful with that as well! Great job! Customer service always on point on a Saturday night- I forget my ladies name but always respectful ❤️“

“I never had a bad experience at any of the Chic-Fil-A. They are all awesome. This one goes above and beyond! This is what keeps customers coming back, because we know they will get your order right and we can depend on them that the food would be fresh!“

“This store is well run but it is so popular during rush eating hours especially on weekends that they make mistakes or don't give minor items like sauces or dressing. Check your orders no matter how large!
The food is very good though so that is my only issue. Give then a try, you will enjoy it.“

“V. is such a great hostess and polite, I am thankful for her helping me. � Thank you.“

“This food was excellent“

“The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing, the reception was warm, and the waiting time was short. The food was excellent overall, though it could have used a bit more salt. However, the flavors of the rice were rich enough that I hardly noticed the lack of salt. The wings were juicy and well-spiced. Overall, it was a great choice for lunch.“

“I'm there for the burgers all day every day I love them burgers“

“Absolutely fire pizza. I recommend their thinner pizza, the thicker dough isn't nearly as good as their thin crust. I also recommend their little strawberry filled lemon cakes at the register. (Fiancee loves these) I prefer the Alfredo sauce over the tomato on the pizza. Overall though I recommend to anyone looking for a smaller size pizza that bakes pretty quick to order.“

“The restaurant was clean and service was friendly. The entire restaurant was decorated for Veterans Day and was fantastic!! They even had sign-in sheets for veterans. This is what we need to see more of in this country.
Food was pretty decent with a wide variety.“

“Jamie has the best Sonic in the Midlands. This Sonic offers a very friendly & courteous staff, quick service, 95% order accuracy, and always fresh tea!! I highly recommend this Sonic.“

“Kudos to the young lady working the window when I went through last week. My 3 year old was begging for the cream on the advertisement board at the order speaker. I had to repeat myself several times because we could not hear each other over his pleas. I got his food order and asked for confirmation of the order. I apologized about him yelling for the cream drink. She laughed and asked which one. She asked, “The mint one?” It was the chocolate drink. She turned and made him one and stopped me before pulling off. How sweet was that?! She took the time to make an impression on a little boy. He was all grins and thanking her. I thank you as well. It felt good to feel that genuine customer service. We will be back.“

“Good food, very tasty. Portions were good. Atmosphere, generic, nothing special

Parking: Adequate parking.

Kid-friendliness: Child friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility, accessible, ok.“

“One of the better sub shops in town, in my humbled opinion. Always good tasting. Made to order. I would say quality is number one. Rated a B Plus. I don’t want to put these folks on an ego trip!!!“

“I placed a mobile order and mistakenly entered in this location. Andrew called me and said my order was ready. I was at a neighboring CFA. They obviously didn’t have my mobile order so I called Andrew back to let home know I was headed his way. He was so pleasant and walked out to me car as he saw me approaching…..and it was a rainy rainy day! They even gave me hot fresh fries! Customer service at CFA is a gold standard. I appreciate Andrew!!“

“Fast and delicious and a friendly staff.“

“Food probably would’ve been better if it wasn’t cold/ lukewarm.
Long wait time.

Came here on a late Friday night around 10pm. There was only one person waiting to place an order in front of me. After I placed my order, the line grew by about 3-4 people. The person who order after me order the same meal I order plus extras but somehow got their food first.
I kept getting told my food is “about to come out” or it’s “right here” but the employee kept going back and forth. After having already waited like 20 mins.
By the time I got my food it was lukewarm but I needed to get on the road.“

“They forgot to toast my frisco“

“while I will suggest this place to others... I will caution them to check their receipt and bag before they drive away from the window. employees are rushing you to pay and get your order out, but meanwhile, I got charged for a cheddar cup and get home and it's not even half full... come on people!!! this isn't the first time it's happened either. I'm glad we have an Arby's on this side of town, but step up the customer service like it was right after you opened.... what happened to that? #honeymoonisover“

“I had a drive thru order. I picked it up and proceeded to go home. When I got there, I had a whole meal missing. I never thought to check the bag because it was Chic fil A!!! I called customer service ans they rectified the situation by offering me a free meal. Way to go for handling the situation promptly.“

“Fresh and good seafood at a reasonable price.“

“Me and my son stopped in for lunch this afternoon. My son had Bacon, and Pepperoni on his pizza. He really enjoyed it. I had a lil bit of everything on mine, for the sauce I had barbecue instead of mozzarella and it was really good. The service was good, and very nice atmosphere to dine in also.“

“Traveling thru Cola. last Saturday. This was the best fast food service I've had hands down since the pandemic began. Awesome staff that evening.“

“Oh my God, I just left Captain D’s a little while ago and I am very disappointed in the food. Before last week. I had never been to Captain D’s, but I let one of my coworkers convince me to order there for lunch, and the food from Captain D’s off of garners ferry was delicious Today I decided to order it for my husband because it looks healthy and I thought it would be something good for him to eat. Today I ordered the exact same meal which was the blackened fish, and it is not blackened first of all, and looks completely different from the food that I had last week and also taste completely Different, it is disgusting. I refuse to eat this and I will not make any more trips to the Captain D’s on bush river road I will however give garners ferry another chance. I guess I have to go purchase him something else because I know he will not be satisfied with this although his looks a little better than mine the broccoli was also hard like it wasn’t steamed.“

“Usually great, except when they slice the roast beef too thick but this time was great as usual and we also tried the new steak cubes, which was a little high compared to portions (5-something for small and 9-something for a large), got the large which amounted to a small cup of cooked slices that tasted somewhere between a beef jerky and sirloin- I think some will like it 😋, some won’t 🙅‍♂️ and some will be like us, meh 🫤🤷‍♂️🤩🙏🫡🇺🇸#REBTD😇“

“Food was great. The only thing that I didn’t like was that my food wasn’t ready when I got there. I called it in and they said okay 10minutes. But once I got there after 10minutes my food still wasn’t ready they didn’t make my food until I came into pay n I still had to wait 10more minutes.“

“I was trying to place a huge order through the APP but reached the max. I called and spoke to Jonathan who took my order and solved the problem and pushed my app order through so it could all be picked up together! Thanks to Toni-Marie and Sequoia for helping me with my order and getting it to the car! Shout out to you all! Thank you.“

“This is by far my favorite place to eat at in the entire world lol. They have the most amazing fettuccine Alfredo you've ever had and their breadsdixksbor so tasty. I've officially got my mother in law, my step son and my fiancé hooked on their food and we will definitely keep buying food from here. Absolutely amazing food and reasonable prices on all their menu items.“

“Taylor went above and beyond in customer service, a truly uplifting experience that will inspire me to return and continue to spread the word about his exceptional service. I stop by a sonic almost daily and his customer serve knocked it out of the park. Will definitely be back!!!“

“6pc Lemon pep w/ sm Fries

Everything was great. The wings were juicy, packed with flavor and crisp. Just the way I like it. Same with the fries. They had just the right amount of crunch I needed. Plus even though I order a small fry. They give you more than a hand full. I will be returning.“

“Nick’s NEVER disappoints! Shrimp is the best in town! Friendly service + delicious food = 🥇“