50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Columbia

“The quality and taste is amazing. The customer service and staff are excellent. The knowledge that you receive from the staff is great. They really care about food and people here. I will always support!“

“My bartender Felisatie greeted me with a smile and told my what the beer special of today was. She took my drink/food order in a timely fashion and made sure that my food order was complete before she enter it in the cash register...Hey pleasant personality is extremely rare nowadays.“

“Was excellent service and alot of food for the price, love it! 😊“

“We went to celebrate our anniversary. We were greeted with kindness, understanding, and genuine care. Alex was a fantastic server and the other wait staff were very attentive. He knew what to suggest on the menu and provided us with great options. Our steaks were delicious and the sides (baked corn and lobster mac-n-cheese) were so tasty. We left with our bellies full and feeling well taken care of. Such an amazing place to go for date night or a special occasion.“

“We had a party of eleven which they wanted to split us up . They accommodated us all on one table the staff and our waitress Kennedy were awesome all the food was delicious well cooked and came out quickly I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely return. The Bison burger was so good“

“The pizza is out of this world“

“I’ve been going to 929 for years! It’s one of the best moderate Korean restaurants in Columbia.“

“Great food and great service!“

“We love the sandwiches, vegan mac and cheese, and, oh my goodness, the cake!!! Best vegan chicken sandwich and cake I have ever had! The batter on the “chicken” is amazing! Every time we go there, I cannot wait to go back! They are so friendly as well and make you feel valued as a customer.“

“PERFECT LOVED IT“

“blackened shrimp tostada with corn was a legit plate scraper! hmmm! burgers were both overcooked sadly but the potential was there. short rib dish also a winner. deviled eggs were ok - which is not a put down. no restraunt seems to do them well enough for my high-falutin palette and I'm not sure why I always order them. probably to make the wife mad. the search goes on I spose...

overall a cozy spot with some really good stuff.“

“Everything about our experience at Saluda's was just lovely from start to finish. Great atmosphere, fantastic service, absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend!!“

“I have been a customer of this organization from Hunt Club Road to Jackson Blvd, to its current location. The atmosphere is pure Gasthaus, and the food is as authentic as one can obtain in this area.“

“My husband was taken to this restaurant two weekends ago and now we have to drive to Columbia just for this restaurant because it has ruined him! LOL 🤣 By the way, we are driving over an hour to eat there! See you guys tomorrow! Delicioso! My husband can't wait!!!!! 😋👍❤️ I give this place five stars and I haven't even ate there!!!!“

“We dined in at JJ Curry and Biryani with my daughters, and we had such a great experience! The Mixed Grill was recommended by the owner himself, and let me tell you, it wasssss greattttt! Everything on the platter was flavorful, juicy, and grilled to perfection. You could taste the authentic spices in every bite. My daughters especially loved the Veg Samosas, crispy, hot, and filled with delicious spiced potatoes and peas. As usual, they were perfect. It’s our favorite every time we visit! We also tried the Garlic Naan and Cheese Naan both were fresh, soft, and went so well with the meal. The staff was super kind. Definitely one of our favorite places for Indian food. Highly recommend the Mixed Grill for meat lovers and don’t skip the samosas! will be back for sure.“

“10/10 would recommend this place to everyone! I tried several dishes on their menu while I was visiting Columbia. Their dishes, from the pizza’s to the the desserts, tasted fresh and delicious. The staff were incredibly nice!“

“Ordered lunch via doordash and everything was truly delicious. I live out in the Irmo area and the food was still warm when it arrived. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care put into preparing the meal.“

“Had my first visit. The staff was great and the food was incredible. The most fresh and satisfying meal I have had in a while.“

“This is one of my favorite spots in Columbia! They have an amazing rooftop with great energy. You can get food up there too although the menu is slightly limited and more geared towards small plates-- which makes sense for a rooftop anyway! In the main dining area service is excellent. I could eat the mushroom toast every day- it's that good! As a wine professional I appreciate their thoughtful selections, there's something for everyone. Much love!“

“Brussel sprouts, salmon, brisket halibut you name it and everything was delicious always!! Highly recommend!!“

“My partner and I celebrated our annual "unbirthday" with dinner at Lotus and had a fantastic experience Excellent quality dishes, generous portions, and above all a fast, attentive and KIND wait staff. We will absolutely be back!“

“Delicious catering today! Everything was piping hot and right on time. First time ordering, will definitely order again.“

“I wanted to rave about the manager, Eddie, and chef, Jonathan. On Friday, I inquired about accommodating my stringent dietary restrictions, and they proactively exceeded expectations. My requirements included the exclusive use of pure olive oil in the preparation of my meal. Initially, I expressed concern that my options might be limited to broccoli and a simple salad. Manager Eddie assured me that this was unacceptable and suggested I contact the chef the following day to discuss my needs. Following this conversation, Chef Jonathan promptly developed a suitable solution. I ordered the brick chicken, prepared using only olive oil, rosemary, and thyme—a dish perfectly aligned with my dietary limitations. The meal was exquisite, and I thoroughly enjoyed dining with my friends. accommodate my very strict food intolerances, and they went out of their way to do just that. I needed my dishes to be cooked in pure olive oil, amongst other things. At first, I told Eddie it looked like I could only have broccoli and a salad with minimal toppings. He said, "You can't come here and just eat salad and broccoli." He then said to call the next day, and he would get the chef on the phone to discuss my food concerns. I called the next day, and Jonathan quickly had an idea. I ordered the brick chicken, which only had olive oil, rosemary, and thyme. Exactly what I was able to eat. It was delicious, and I was so thrilled to eat out with my friends. I so appreciate both of them going out of their way for me.“

“Food was so good and flavorful! Had great options myself and my mother could both order something and she is a vegetarian. Highly recommend!“

“My favorite restaurant in town. Great consistent flavors, the most friendly helpful staff and large portions. Not to mention every single dish tastes good. Can't go wrong here.“

“So glad we found this gem of a restaurant! Best seafood in Columbia!“

“I blinked, and tacos appeared before me. Your bartender, Quinn, gave exceptional customer service!“

“Went this past Sunday. First of all the restaurant is so nice and clean. Staff was very freindly and nice. Food was amazing and they got it to us fast. Will return.“

“Amazing People & Services. Had A Blast.“

“Hands down best food and customer service I’ve experienced in my 46 years! I wish I had paid attention to our server’s name tag so I could call her excellence out in this review. She was a 10 out of 10 for kindness and knowledge of the menu. Treating people with love makes all the difference in the world! Thank you Smashburger for a wonderful experience 🙏🏻“

“Excellent variety and taste.“

“Today I visited this restaurant for the first time along with my family after traveling over an hour just to get to them. We were blown away by the service, the food was fabulous, atmosphere was great and overall experience was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Was there for brunch. It was delicious!“

“Fantastic food and service. 10/10 recommend!“

“We so enjoyed this establishment both nights we stayed in Cola. We loved the fresh oysters, old bay shrimp and crab legs. Had the pleasure of meeting the one and only Mother Shucker. Such a lovely lady! Can’t wait to share our bottle of cocktail sauce with the bestie on our next oyster night at home. Much love to you all! 🫶 We will be back soon!“

“What a pleasure to go to a restaurant with good food and great staff. Will definitely make this one of our favorites to go to again and again!!!“

“Always amazing! Excellent dining- atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired �“

“Good ppl, great food and great customer service“

“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!“

“We catered goat biryani for my mom’s dua, and I have to say I’m very impressed by Persis’s service and thankful to them! the food was delivered on time, they gave us a great deal, and it was absolutely delicious, everyone loved it, I would highly recommend catering from Persis!“

“Our favorite place in Columbia for sushi. Great lunch specials, too!“

“This is our favorite place to eat in Columbia! The Damascus Chicken or Lamb is amazing. Everything here is amazing actually. Plus the restaurant is really clean. We love it.“

“Not only is the staff extremely friendly and the environment welcoming, but the food is absolutely Outstanding. I tried the beef, jerk chicken, and curry patties, which were flaky and delicious. As an entrée, I purchased the oxtail and jerk chicken combo which is my first time having oxtail and I cannot wait to go back And have it again! And don’t even get me started on the pineapple ginger juice! In LOVE! 15 out of 10!!!!“

“Great food, nice atmosphere“

“Great service getting my Buddhist bowl and friends shrimp bowl prepared to our liking!!! And SO delicious!“

“Absolutely it was a great place to eat food was great Definitely be going back again“

“Excelente servicio, buena comida, Ángela gracias por tus atenciones!“

“I had my first lunch with the restaurant in Columbia today and it was a GREAT experience! Definitely the very bbq in the area! Totally enjoyed the food, as well as the friendly demeanor of all who we came in contact with. I’m going to use the catering soon for an event at work and cannot wait for everyone to try it out! Thanks so much for your hard work!“

“just had meatball and provolone hot sandwich... fantastic“

“Stopped in while on the road to Florida. Had the bourbon vanilla latte. Outstanding!!!!!“