Restaurants in Columbia

“Best pizza in town. This is our go to pizza. All their pizzas are great and they always have a few unusual flavor combinations on the menu as well as a wide range of vegetarian options. The service is always solid and gratuity is already included in the reasonable prices. Their salads and desserts are great and they have a good selection of beers and wines. We always enjoy the vibe and cool decor here.

Bring back the frozen drinks!!!”

“Great place for dinner. I had the grilled tuna and a salad. Everything was perfect and the service was quick at a fairly busy time. Wish I had a place like this near my home. Thanks!”

“The food is top notch!!! Fresh, delicious & worth the wait!!”

“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.”

“We hold our event The Table here quite often and what an amazing experience. The cuisine is over the top excellent and prepared by hand from scratch. Every one of our guests have enjoyed our events at Madrigal Cafe & Restaurant”

“Like every new food place I visit, I don't have any set expansions.

Upon arrival, the parking lot was really busy. There was a long line out the door.

This isn't your traditional restaurant where you put your name on a list and wait to be seated.
The line you're waiting in is to place your order.
Get yourself a menu or look it up online.

Once you've ordered, it's now time to start finding a place to sit. (If dining in) This can be a little challenging also.

We had the shrimp and grits which, was really good. Didn't know it came with a biscuit mixed in.

These biscuits are delicious!!! They're not dry!

Parking: Once this location gets busy, it hard to find parking.”

“It was my first time there and the staff was great and the food was too!!”

“Great food. Sooooo much food.”

“Experienced the divine-ness there this week for the first time and it was heavenly! Had family with me visiting from up north and they were loving every bite! We got original rolls and the maple bacon. SO good!! Even my picky 4yr old couldn't resist a bite and wanted his own! They were very attentive and cautious of an allergy we alerted them with within our party-- very much appreciated! The food and service was impeccable. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!”

“DELICIOUS FOOD & DRINKS. Restaurant has made needed cosmetic improvements. Service was great!”

“Great food and great service!”

“AMAZING!!! staff is awesome! Super friendly! place is clean...food is WOW!! Do not miss this place while visiting Columbia!!”

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

“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.”

“The food is absolutely delicious, I had the sweet heat tenders, brown rice, Mac & cheese and collards. The service was fast and friendly!”

“Wow, we were in town for an event and I googled "best place to eat near me" ~ so happy I we made this choice ?
The food was delicious, the service was fantastic, the cocktails and dessert were delicious, and dining on the patio was simply perfect! I don't know when I'll find myself back in Columbia but when I do, this will definitely be my go to!! ?”

“We had a great time AGAIN. Over the last month we have been there three times and loved it each time. ALL the staff was terrific, the Gauchos were perfect, remembering the tables preferences. This was my 9 year old Grandson's first experience and he was thrilled. I strongly recommend for all ages who be patient and enjoy the Brazilian BBQ experience. Thank you”

“Pretty sad that I haven’t tried this food until today. We got fried chicken and meatloaf for delivery and a fried grits appetizer. It was all good - there is nothing I would’ve changed.”

“The BEST filet I’ve ever had! We continue to dine at Saluda’s and we’re always extremely happy with our meals. Delicious!!”

“Excellent food and service is always amazing!”

“This was my husband and I very first time and it was amazing. It gave us the opportunity to dress up and have some quality time together. We celebrated his birthday and our 20 year anniversary. The atmosphere was romantic, relaxing, calm, and peaceful. The musician and music was great. Thank you for the experience.”

“Very good atmosphere there! Wait staff is friendly and prompt! Closest thing I have had to Italian food without being in NY of Italy; from the appetizers to the main dishes down to the dessert! Homemade pasta that you can tell is homemade the sauce is homemade! Highly recommend if your a foodie or if Italian like me is your favorite meal type!”

“My husband made reservations for my birthday weekend and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It was a culinary experience like no other and our sever Sean was attentive and very friendly. I loved the vibe of the restaurant, the open kitchen, our cocktails were so tasty (The Hollow and The Local Tourist), the Wild Game Tasting Board was amazing, and our entrees (Elk Filet and Duck Breast) were delicious! For dessert, we had the Layered Peach Cobbler and Sean even placed a candle in the middle! We definitely will be back! Absolutely loved this place!”

“Excellent food and service. Will be back!”

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

“Celebrated my birthday at this fine dining establishment. The atmosphere, music, and especially the food was fantastic. Will definitely be back.”

“love the nostalgic vibe. great food and service as well”

“We started off with the cheese board which was fantastic with all the different flavors. She had the shrimp dish which was out of this world with the spices/flavors. I had the swordfish which was also very good. It had a tomato okra sauce, I'm not a big fan of okra so I would probably not order it again. But I could tell it was well made. Service was great.”

“Had a wonderful lunch with my husband! The food was amazing, the service was great, and the atmosphere was beautiful! We can’t wait to go back!”

“Nice seafood restaurant with plenty to choose from. Those are not biscuits in this pic they are grits and are delicious. We had great server. Definitely recommend reservations, not required but you will have a wait on Friday or Saturday.

Parking: Busy downtown Columbia in the Vista. Plenty of parking but it’s always full so you may have to walk a ltttle.”

“First off our server/cashier today about 12:00 At lunch she was so sweet and kind to my family we had the service there she definitely isn’t getting paid enough I wish I remembered her name. I couldn’t repay for what she done! -Shyanne Baker if you see this girl look me up”

“had a great time. the food was awesome.”

“Stopped in for a quick lunch with Mom while traveling. Waite staff was very friendly. Food was OK. Nothing bad or wrong. I just ordered something that wasn’t my favorite. mom. Enjoyed her pancakes.”

“amazing service incredible staff. enough said”

“some good stuff and convenient at most stores I love it”

“Waffles were excellent, tried hubbies. I had grit bowl either bacon, cheese and eggs also excellent. Great service!”

“Very friendly wait staff, very patient with southern charm! I saw patrons who were probably regulars and they treated them like family. I loved seeing that!

Parking: Nestled in a area that looked liked a minute of home and small businesses.”

“Love Waffle House. Good food. Great service.”

“Hard working staff. The cook was the fastest I've seen. I did not see any orders come back for not being correct. I told our waiter that I noticed how fast he was and he said that he was the best on Columbia. The food is always good at the Waffle House but service is hit or miss. Not here!”

“Great service and delicious food”

“It's a Waffle House. Chef cooked my wife a steak and took care to avoid gluten. She has an allergy. It was convenient to the La Quinta Inn. I will go back next time I go thru Columbia.”

“We had the best experience. The food was great! That little girl made my day and warmed my heart. You guys are doing a great job! Thank you so much!”

“Everything was great until I stepped up front to ask a question. I stood directly in front of an employee named Kinsley & asked her a question. She completely ignored me. I stepped to the right into the payment line and at that moment Kinsley looked directly at the lady in line in front of me and spoke to her and asked her if she could get anything for her but the lady replied that she was just there to pay her bill. I asked the cashier my question who answered it immediately as one would expect and then asked her what Kinsley's name was as she was not wearing a name tag. I told her that Kinsley wasn't nice to me and she replied that Kinsley is nice to everyone. I'd just like to say that people like Kinsley give customer's a bad experience. It doesn't cost a thing to have manners and use them with everyone you interact with every day. If you can't do that then you should not be working with the public.”

“First Waffle House Experience. Fast, Friendly, and Friggin DELICIOUS. I walked over from my hotel and got a cheeseburger and a hashbrown bowl. I will return for the next 4 days.”

“Not sure how the food was because we never got service. Ignored by the entire staff. But, cleaning a table is very important ?”

“I’ve only been twice but I absolutely love this place. Fast and friendly service, clean environment, great energy, amazing workers. If you want the best tacos you’ve ever tasted, this place is where it’s at.”

“The food is delicious. I ordered a hamburger and a side of fries (There are no combos).
Well worth it. The prices are reasonable. The staff is polite. The service is quick.
The only reason for the 4 star review rating is the atmosphere of the customers. Not a good vibe from the dining in crowd. So I got mines to go.”

“cinnamon roll - when I saw the cinnamon rolls at Wingards Nursery I wasn't impressed. they looked like a giant chunk of bread with a glob of icing haphazardly slapped on top. I asked the young man working, have you tried these? what do you think of them? he said, oh my God best thing you will eat. $5...ok I'll try it. later same day, I sliced that roll like a loaf of bread. noting the thick ribbons of creamy sweet cinnamon in my slice. I microwaved my slice for 10 seconds...took my 1st bite... savoured the delicious, perfectly sweet homemade cinnamon roll....and had another slice. I'll definitely be back for another! I'll definitely be sharing with others! one bite of that not so pretty giant chunk of bread with icing slapped on and I had an epiphany...one of the best cinnamon rolls around!!!!!”

“First time at eatery and unfamiliar with menu. Young lady was very helpful with selection. Ms. Angela the cashier super personal and friendly. Excellent service, definitely recommend”

“Ilona was an amazing server and everything came out quick and delicious!!!

Parking: Parking along the side and a small parking lot to the side”

“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.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stopped in for brunch. We enjoyed an omelette, grits bowl and breakfast sandwich. Received fresh food fast and tasted great. Large portions. Friendly and professional employees. Small store front, but nice decor, and tables to sit/eat outside. Definitely will visit again!”

“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!”

“Dinner was delicious! I am so happy that Columbia can now boast of a good Indian restaurant. We had lamb vindaloo, garlic naan, chicken chukka, chicken samosas. They gave us each a bottle of water. I did not see any wine on the menu. The restaurant was clean but very basic. The tv playing Indian musical movies created a fun atmosphere. We will definitely return.”

“I love the Summerville location. I get the power greens salad w/ veggies and sit on the patio. Always fresh, clean, and the staff is awesome to interact with.”

“Great food and great service. We had the fish and cheeseburger and both was excellent. oh ya my husband also had the lemon cake and it was delicious. We are from Oklahoma on our way too Myrtle beach and will have to stop on our way home.”

“Our first time here and we weren’t disappointed! The food was delicious and the service was great! Can’t wait to go back.”

“While I normally order a turkey burger or chicken philly, in the spirit of the Super Bowl, went back to my first visit and ordered the Garlic Parmesan Cut Wings. Listen, Nothin’ But Wings did not disappoint. My food was HOT, FRESH and fried just right (not to hard not to soft). Perfectly and neatly presented, the sauce and flavoring was plentiful but not soggy. The customer service was impeccable considering my order was a very last minute add on. The only thing I’m mad about is that I didn’t order more because them dere wings didn’t even make it to Super Bowl kickoff.”

“Alex, was absolutely wonderful!! Great customer service!”

“A hidden gem, serves really good authentic Mexican food, very well priced. The staff is friendly and attentive, the portions are a good size for the price. It has a dining area.”

“Just came by here for the first time!! Very friendly staff, and was patient with me since it was my first time! The walk up window is not hard to find, and the staff does pay attention to when there's people walking up so give it a try if you want to get out the car!! The area its self is not bad, easy to find and approachable. The coffee itself is amazing as well! I got the Irish cream option and was able to substitute the milk! The tables are in a shaded spot so you aren't sweating and the music is perfect for a relaxing morning outside with a cup of coffee.

Dietary restrictions: They have three milk substitutes.”

“Drinks are always great. Staff is friendly and well trained.”

“Oh my god I have no clue what this lady gave me but it is amazing she said that it has a piña colada base and then we added strawberry to it and it is a type of smoothie. This thing is busting good I got the large for bogo night right before they closed i mean just minutes before she was not even upset that I had never been here before she let me take my time she helped me and gave me advice she was just freaking amazing thank u so much for having such wonderful employees and service I will definitely be returning here for more drinks so many more options compared to some of the other places I have been thank you again”

“Best jerk chicken in town, affordable, polite and professional”

“This place is a amazing ? their peach smoothy is the best I've ever had and prefect for the summertime ? service is great and polite ? the cinnamon bun taste ? will put a smile on your face. Ya'll want great coffee you need to stop here......”

“Before heading home from Riverbanks we decided to stop in. I had the baked chicken, cornbread dressing, squash casserole and tomatoes with okra. Everything was delicious and served hot. Reminded me of childhood Sunday dinners with family. Our waitress Zhne (I’m hoping I spelled it correctly) was absolutely wonderful and took good care of us especially my two grandsons. On the way home they kept talking about the nice lady at the restaurant. Definitely will be coming back when in Columbia again”

“Want a break from Starbucks and Dunkin donuts? Try this coffee shop. It has many options to choose from, more than either of the previously mentioned coffee locations, it does have its own rewards system, just like other coffee shops, fairly inexpensive, a lot less than Starbucks or dunkin donuts. Now, it is a drive-through style business, but don't let that scare you. The staff are still kind and fast to speak with you. It doesn't take long for you to get your drinks and so far always made perfectly.

Parking: Not many parking spaces as it is a drive-through style coffee chain.”

“The staff here is amazing! They're always kind and happy to help(they also give amazing drink recommendations). The quality is so much better than Starbucks and at a much better price. I have recommended this place to all of my friends, I love it so much. The service is a 10/10 and the drink quality is always fantastic.”

“Have loved this place for years! Great staff, so friendly and professional. Best sushi in area hands down. Wish they could spruce up the place a bit. It's looking a bit worn over the years. Flood did some damage and they never really addressed it fully. So much potential here with just a little attention to details.”

“while in Colombia S.C. I had the best curry chicken with rice & pea in a while. service was great and the service was on point. I recommend anyone in Columbia to stop by and share a smile.”

“My first time going here was for a meeting with the Irmo Outreach program to sign up for some volunteer work. I am in love with the atmosphere and quality of coffee from here. This is a beautiful shop that supports local businesses. This place is a 20/10 and I can not recommend it enough! And the prices are amazing!!! I was completely bamboozled by a 20oz coffee being only 6$!!! You couldn’t get these prices anywhere else!”

“I love it! I’ve been coming here for years. Double Cheeseburger Basket with a chocolate shake! It was quicker to go inside to veg food to go than it would’ve been to sit in the drive thru!”

“we have hosted our Lake Carolina book club there for the last 2 months. The treats and drinks have been amazing. The staff is so wonderful! they were helpful, friendly and quick. I can't wait to host more meetings at Light house”

“It's Rush's. If you're from Columbia, you know they have great burgers, fried chicken, and shakes. If you're not, make sure you stop in If you pass by. Fries are on point”

“Y'all!!! When I tell you I found my new favorite Chinese restaurant, holy eggroll! The last time I had a favorite Chinese restaurant was in Texas 13 years ago! I came here at the recommendation of someone I met out of state; they said they come here from out of town when they can. If you haven't been here, you're missing out. It's out of main traffic, so you might be passing it by as I was. Plenty of seating. Quick and amazing service. Handicap parking and ramp to get inside.”

“This place is wonderful! Everything we ate was delicious. The owner is charming and greeted us as if we were invited guests in his home. Even played piano for us! We will be back!”

“DELICIOUS, had lunch and will be goin back.”

“It was my first time trying Cava and it was absolutely a great experience. The staff had patience and helped me make my decision. I will definitely be coming back!!”

“Groucho’s sandwiches are fresh and delicious. My takeout order was slightly delayed because of an internet issue and they gave me a free soda and dessert while I waited- which was less than 10 minutes! Their customer service is excellent. We will be back again and again!!”

“Extremely great experience.. the staff was amazing.. Took time to explain the options.. Made suggestions that were perfect.. I think prices were perfect for the items we got”

“Can't say enough good things about this place. Really tasty food at low prices, and the owner's super kind and friendly to boot. Do yourself a favor and get one of their rice bowls!”

“Ordered a 3 piece chicken dinner,my wife had chicken wings basket. Food was hot and delicious, the best fried chicken I have had in along time. Will definitely be going back.”

“Delicious simple food for an exceedingly reasonable price. Super friendly couple runs the place. Best Mexican food I have had in Columbia. We go almost weekly.”

“Customer service A+ Cakes, Cupcakes, Chewies A+ My wife ordered a sheet cake for my birthday and me and my entire family loved it! I purchased a chewy went home ate the chewy got back in the car drove back to GG's and brought 3 more LoL! They were really good!! I highly recommend anyone to try this they have an amazing assortment of treats. - Update May 12, 2024 another cake we just picked up Amazing!”

“Always delicious my go to on Saturdays. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The hostess is a great asset to them she remembers your name and always has a smile on her face !”

“We went to Luzianna Purchase's 2nd evening, 5 course dinner and it was fabulous! Each course had a wine pared with it that made it very elegant. Thomas and Mary Katherine explained each course and where the ingredients came from. The atmosphere was warm and personal; we entered as strangers and left with new friends.”

“Really good, hot, chicken. They bring their spicy A-game. Absolutely love their flavor... True season and hear... None of that vinegar-based bull trying to say it's spicy... It's the real deal.”

“I met my now-fiancé here for the very first time. We had coffee and really enjoyed ourselves. Their coffee is good, and the service is excellent. The decor and the vibe of the place are relaxing!

We went back a second time and sat in the exact same spot as our first visit. We find it so funny! ?

We’re planning to come back after we get married. Thank you, Drip! ❤️”

“My first time going here was for a meeting with the Irmo Outreach program to sign up for some volunteer work. I am in love with the atmosphere and quality of coffee from here. This is a beautiful shop that supports local businesses. This place is a 20/10 and I can not recommend it enough! And the prices are amazing!!! I was completely bamboozled by a 20oz coffee being only 6$!!! You couldn’t get these prices anywhere else!”

“Delicious vegan food , fantastic drinks and a super friendly environment. Highly recommend!! 5☆☆☆☆☆”