Restaurants in Columbia
The Best Restaurants
Real Mexico Restaurant
2421 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210Nice Mexican food which you will really enjoy and the quantity is also very good. Do try the beef tacos and also the fish. The enchiladas is also very nice....
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- Superb566 Reviews4.8
Steve's Classic Burgers
612 St Andrews Rd #7, Columbia, SC 29210Came here with a couple friends thinking it’s just another burger joint. I was surprised though. Best burgers I’ve ever had. I think this place’s burgers...
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- Superb380 Reviews4.7
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
2617 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29223Apple cobbler cinnamon roll made me like them again. Not even really a sweets person but they are amazing. Breakfast sandwiches are also on point. Great staff...
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- Superb320 Reviews4.7
Tacos Nayarit
1531 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29223Yummynesss! Line out the door is always a good sign of greatness ahead! No disappointment here, I had 2 tacos de Birria with consome( the au jus like the...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.7
Eggs Up Grill
2930 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205This places was absolutely relaxing and delightful. It was busy but the wait was no more than 15 minutes. The service was quick and friendly. They had a pretty...
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- Superb463 Reviews4.6
Railroad BBQ
2001 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29204My friend and I decided to stop in for dinner before seeing Government Mule last night. I am over the moon! We both decided to get the loaded fries with...
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- Superb173 Reviews4.9
Saluda's Restaurant
751 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205Great ambiance and excellent menu. Enjoyed our first time to Saludaâs and will be back. Great time of year to eat out on the veranda. Pork Belly app and...
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- Superb879 Reviews4.5
San Jose Mexican Restaurant
4525 HardScrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229The food was fantastic, service was great, and food was quick to arrive. Clean and family friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant. Portions were...
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- Superb372 Reviews4.6
Tiffany's Sweets, Eats & Meeting Place
9704 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223If your looking for great pastries, look no further. I have had the pleasure of coming here a few times when I want to treat myself. The staff is always...
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- Superb616 Reviews4.5
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
10136-112, Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229We arrived at about 1:30PM, and were quickly seated (the lunch crowd had thinned out; good timing). Wife had a lasagna dish (and a free birthday dessert!), I...
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- Superb548 Reviews4.5
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201The atmosphere was nice and the food was really good. I enjoyed myself and definitely will rwturn.return. The only thing I would recommend is less salt on the...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.6
929 Kitchen & Bar
929 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201We had a party of 7 at 9:00 pm on Saturday, 8/27/22. We were seated right away. Service was suuuuper quick - we were in and out in 40 minutes! I believe our...
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- Superb293 Reviews4.6
Kao Thai Cuisine
1001 Senate St #300, Columbia, SC 29201This place has become my favorite! Fantastic staff⦠waiter made some great recommendations for us. We had a mix of small plates and entrées. The...
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- Superb411 Reviews4.5
Blue Marlin
1200 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201Delicious mahi mahi and pecan encrusted calamari Can the calamari be done just sautéed? No flour in the encrusting?? Good Caesar. Waitress wonderful. Scotch...
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- Superb947 Reviews4.4
A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
2338 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201My friends have been telling me about this place for years and that it was worth a day trip (from the LowCountry). Well I just moved to Columbia and Peace of...
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- Superb150 Reviews4.8
Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201it was the best meal Iâve had in a great while. we had the orange caramelized chicken thighs and the pork loin. it was perfection. Patrick was the perfect...
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- Superb881 Reviews4.4
Midwood Smokehouse
702 Cross Hill Rd, Columbia, SC 29205We had Sarah as our server, who was very kind, attentive, and loving personality. We ordered a brisket plate with homemade slaw and bacon wrapped jalapeños,...
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- Superb394 Reviews4.5
Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201Always have a great time at lula drake. They have wine not found everywhere which we live. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back to try...
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- Superb148 Reviews4.8
Spotted Salamander Cafe And Catering
1531 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201Upon entering this cute cafe, I new it was a winner! Immediately greeted with smiles and warm feels. The quaint small dining area was filled with small details...
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- Superb184 Reviews4.7
Freshe Poke
1102 Huger St, Columbia, SC 29201What a hidden gem! The outside of the building was definitely a “don’t judge a book by its cover” experience. I’m not a poke expert but everything was...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.7
Backstreets Grill
2400 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205Stopped here for lunch on vacation on our way to NC and was glad we picked this restaurant. The food and service were great! I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and...
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- Superb235 Reviews4.6
Moctezumas Taqueria
506 Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205Good prices. Good portions. Fantastic food. I'm not sure how they make their tortillas but they were great. The spices in the meat were on par also. Great...
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- Superb351 Reviews4.5
The Melting Pot
1410 Colonial Life Blvd W Suite 130, Columbia, SC 29210Ken's level of service was nothing less than EXCEPTIONAL! He was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and really made our date night one of the most enjoyable ones we...
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- Superb346 Reviews4.5
Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
2001 Greene St A, Columbia, SC 29205Lovely dinner on Mr. Friendly's patio. Excellent wine list. The waitress was very attentive but never left us feeling rushed or like she was anxious to...
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- Superb229 Reviews4.6
Dano's Pizza
3008 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205Had a great experience here. Kayleigh was amazing!! She gave great service!! The pizza was the best pizza our family has had since moving here! The food...
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- Superb342 Reviews4.5
Andy's Deli
2005 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205Oh man, the Andy's Special sandwich, you got to get it. Mouth watering roast beef with turkey, bacon, and side of dipping sauce! Get in my belly! Great...
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- Superb135 Reviews4.8
Oyster Bar Columbia
1123 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201Stopped in for some tasters during the taco crawl. Deliciousness ? Not crowded. Super fast & friendly service. We had raw oysters, steamed shrimp &...
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- Superb221 Reviews4.6
American Restaurants
American in ColumbiaTiffany's Sweets, Eats & Meeting Place
9704 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223If your looking for great pastries, look no further. I have had the pleasure of coming here a few times when I want to treat myself. The staff is always...
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- Superb616 Reviews4.5
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201The atmosphere was nice and the food was really good. I enjoyed myself and definitely will rwturn.return. The only thing I would recommend is less salt on the...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.6
Backstreets Grill
2400 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205Stopped here for lunch on vacation on our way to NC and was glad we picked this restaurant. The food and service were great! I had the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and...
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- Superb235 Reviews4.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in ColumbiaDano's Pizza
3008 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205Had a great experience here. Kayleigh was amazing!! She gave great service!! The pizza was the best pizza our family has had since moving here! The food...
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- Superb342 Reviews4.5
Blaze Pizza
275 Park Terrace Dr #100, Columbia, SC 29212Great experience, just moved from Florida and starting to enjoy local restaurants. This is now on my favorites list, all the ingredients were fresh, portions...
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- Superb344 Reviews4.3
Il Focolare Pizzeria
2150 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201This is such a cute little pizza place. The pizza and wine were very good and my boyfriend really enjoyed the Italian beer. The only reason I did not give this...
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- Superb140 Reviews4.5
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in ColumbiaReal Mexico Restaurant
2421 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210Nice Mexican food which you will really enjoy and the quantity is also very good. Do try the beef tacos and also the fish. The enchiladas is also very nice....
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- Superb566 Reviews4.8
Tacos Nayarit
1531 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29223Yummynesss! Line out the door is always a good sign of greatness ahead! No disappointment here, I had 2 tacos de Birria with consome( the au jus like the...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.7
San Jose Mexican Restaurant
4525 HardScrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229The food was fantastic, service was great, and food was quick to arrive. Clean and family friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend this restaurant. Portions were...
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- Superb372 Reviews4.6
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Columbia
China Kitchen
8602 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203Employees are very friendly, courteous, and professional. My second time visiting and the food was great both times. My recent visit I had received the...
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- Good112 Reviews4.2
Chen's Chinese Restaurant at Polo
9810 Two Notch Rd #4L, Columbia, SC 29223I have been eating here regularly for 13 years, and have rarely been disappointed. Jennifer Chen and Mr. Chen have run this place for about 20 years, it’s...
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- Good101 Reviews4.2
Golden Panda Chinese Restaurant
7311 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223Okay, so I've tried alot of different stuff. Everything I've tried so far is excellent quality, great taste, vegetables are always fresh and crunchy....
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- Superb66 Reviews4.3
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Columbia
Anthony's Dairy Bar
2200 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204I love this place. It is a Columbia, SC landmark.The prices are cheap..And the food is fresh and hot.I like the hot dogs and I always get the mixed Livers and...
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- Superb96 Reviews4.4
Rosewood Dairy Bar
3003 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205Over my multiple visits there, I've had my chicken come out kinda dry only once. The burgers are also always great, and the milkshakes have played no...
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- Good183 Reviews4.2
Zesto Drive-In
3239 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204Great Southern fried food as usual. A very dated building and bathrooms though. This location could use a major renovation. Ample parking and friendly service...
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- Good179 Reviews4.1
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in ColumbiaBlue Marlin
1200 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201Delicious mahi mahi and pecan encrusted calamari Can the calamari be done just sautéed? No flour in the encrusting?? Good Caesar. Waitress wonderful. Scotch...
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- Superb947 Reviews4.4
Oyster Bar Columbia
1123 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201Stopped in for some tasters during the taco crawl. Deliciousness ? Not crowded. Super fast & friendly service. We had raw oysters, steamed shrimp &...
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- Superb221 Reviews4.6
Seafood and More Garners Ferry
8006 E, 8006 Garners Ferry Rd # C, Columbia, SC 29209The service was great, little wait time. The food was excellent. The chicken was crispy but not dry in the inside. The fish was a beautiful golden brown and...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.6
Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in Columbia
Sakitumi Grill and Sushi Bar
807 Gervais St #103, Columbia, SC 29201Nice place, the ambient is nice, clean very friendly staff…I have to agree with one of the reviews here, the cut they do with the sashimi it’s like they...
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- Good216 Reviews4
Thai Restaurants
Thai in ColumbiaKao Thai Cuisine
1001 Senate St #300, Columbia, SC 29201This place has become my favorite! Fantastic staff⦠waiter made some great recommendations for us. We had a mix of small plates and entrées. The...
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- Superb411 Reviews4.5
Thailand Restaurant
6024 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212Love! My husband and I are big fans of Thai food and I wrote this restaurant down to try after passing it one day on the road. Today we stopped in, and it is...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.4
Basil Thai Cuisine-Columbia, SC
702 Cross Hill Rd Suite 300A, Columbia, SC 29205We found this restaurant completely by surprise. We were shopping and getting hungrier by the minute as we wrapped up. The food is delicious, the bathroom is...
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- Good234 Reviews4.2
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in ColumbiaSteve's Classic Burgers
612 St Andrews Rd #7, Columbia, SC 29210Came here with a couple friends thinking it’s just another burger joint. I was surprised though. Best burgers I’ve ever had. I think this place’s burgers...
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- Superb380 Reviews4.7
Mack's Cash Grocery
1809 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201Been looking for the best hot dog in Columbia for 10 years. Finally found it thanks to a suggestion from a Richland County Police Officer. Old school feel....
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- Superb162 Reviews4.6
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Columbia
Persis Biryani Indian Grill
1728 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210Last night was our first experience with Indian cuisine. The food and service were outstanding! The portions are huge - we have dinner for tonight! We will...
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- Superb278 Reviews4.3
Village of India
9221 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223Ended up here on a Friday night about 8pm. Restaurant was pretty empty aside from three couples dining and our group of 4. Owner was super sweet and helped my...
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- Good134 Reviews4.1
Italian Restaurants
Italian in ColumbiaOlive Garden Italian Restaurant
10136-112, Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229We arrived at about 1:30PM, and were quickly seated (the lunch crowd had thinned out; good timing). Wife had a lasagna dish (and a free birthday dessert!), I...
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- Superb548 Reviews4.5
Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd, Columbia, SC 29229Celebrated my BFF's 50th birthday and could not have been more pleased. Melissa was our server (highly recommend) and she was very friendly and attentive....
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- Superb406 Reviews4.4
Di Vino Rosso
807 Gervais St Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with some great Northern Italian food. The place is very nice,great atmosphere,outstanding service. to dinner...
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- Superb111 Reviews4.7
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Columbia
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
410 Columbiana Dr, Columbia, SC 29212Lots of food brought to the table, mostly steak. We always asked for medium-rare, but what was given to us was basically medium to med-well. Lots of variety on...
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- Good729 Reviews4.1
LongHorn Steakhouse
2760 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206Had a great time. My waitress (Trina) was very on point with making sure my daughter and I were ok throughout the service. Today is my daughter's birthday...
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- Good219 Reviews3.7
Sumo Japanese Steak House
151 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229Had a great experience at Sumo's for dinner today. The hostess was really nice and greated us with a big smile! Our waitress was really tentative. But the...
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- Good212 Reviews3.6
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Columbia
Immaculate Consumption
933 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201Nice quaint coffee and sandwich shop located on main Street on the south side of the Capital. Staff is friendly and courteous. Restaurant is clean throughout....
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- Superb102 Reviews4.5
Schlotzsky's
529 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210The sandwiches here are delicious. The food is hot and freshly made to order. I luv eating here, the sourdough bread is the best!Wednesday BOGO pizza, try it...
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- Superb173 Reviews4.3
Luzianna Purchase
7011 St Andrews Rd Suite C2, Columbia, SC 29212We 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...
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- Superb52 Reviews4.8
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Columbia
Bernie's Restaurant
1311 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201Bernie's was a good experience. The fried chicken was delicious and the ladies serving were pleasant. The only complaint I had was it took over 30 minutes...
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- Superb210 Reviews4.5
Wings & Ale
Suite C, 125 Outlet Pointe Blvd, Columbia, SC 29210First time visiting in a few years but just as good as it always has been.Best wings I’ve found in the Columbia area and been that way for quite some...
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- Superb268 Reviews4.3
PDQ Columbia
4456 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205Their food was good and their waffle fries are probably my favorite fastfood fries now.However the bread on the kid's meal was a tad too spicy for my kids...
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- Superb195 Reviews4.3
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Columbia
Minato Japanese Takeout
1314 Leesburg Rd, Columbia, SC 29209So, I have a lot to say about this place and all I have to say is positive.Firstly, I was meant by a very gracious woman that told me her favorite sushi rolls....
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- Superb137 Reviews4.7
Inakaya Watanabe
655 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210Some of the best sushi around! Mr Rio does an amazing job with all the sushi he prepares. My boyfriend and I frequent this place because of the food and...
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- Superb234 Reviews4.5
Inakaya Japanese Restaurant
224 Oneil Ct #9, Columbia, SC 29223We were looking for sushi while staying in the Forest Acres area of Columbia. We ordered over the phone. Was not the easiest but we were hungry. I believe a...
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- Superb227 Reviews4.3
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Columbia
OverTime Bar & Grill, LLC
1840 Bluff Rd, Columbia, SC 29201My boyfriend and friend went out for dinner after a day on the river. Alex whipped up the best burger and raw fries I’ve had in a long time. Friendly,...
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- Superb52 Reviews4.8
Bakers Sports Pub & Grill
7167 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223First time visiting. Did not eat. I will eat next visit. Menu looked great. What I was fully pressed with was the outstand service. After the pandemic a lot of...
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- Superb135 Reviews4.3
Two Notch Restaurant Neighborhood Grill and Bar
2325 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204Wanting to trade for a long time now but I have not been able to make any profit. I saw a review on a page about MRS SOPHIA JAMES and I must confess that she...
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- Superb77 Reviews4.4
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Columbia
Red Rooster Sports Bar and Grill
7500 Wilson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203I just had dinner at the red roster bar and grill. I'm over the road truck driver. The restaurant is very close to the truck stops walking distance....
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- Superb82 Reviews4.4
Racks Restaurant & Sports Bar
108 Columbia NE Dr Suite G, Columbia, SC 29223My favorite hangout spot in Columbia. Great atmosphere & attentive bartenders and servers. I come here 2-3 times a week. I really enjoy their patrons....
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- Good113 Reviews4.2
Carolina Ale House
277 Columbiana Dr, Columbia, SC 29212I needed a location for a LARGE group (25+) & Carolina Ale House was the only restaurant out of the 15 that I called that was able to accommodate our...
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- Good277 Reviews3.7
Diners
Diners in Columbia
Mikino's Diner
6169 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212Mikino's is absolutely a hidden gem. We discovered this place several months ago and have visited multiple times since. Great preparation of common stir...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.5
Ray's Diner
3110 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204We took a detour on our way to Charleston and it was totally worth it!! The grits were amazing, creamy and delicious. The hash browns were the best part. So...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.3
Silver Moon Restaurant
4612 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203A very small, easily over looked spot that you can tell has seen better years in the past. Reminds me of the very first Carvel Ice Cream shop on L.I. NY 50+...
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- Superb46 Reviews4.7
Southern Restaurants
Southern in ColumbiaSaluda's Restaurant
751 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205Great ambiance and excellent menu. Enjoyed our first time to Saludaâs and will be back. Great time of year to eat out on the veranda. Pork Belly app and...
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- Superb879 Reviews4.5
Spotted Salamander Cafe And Catering
1531 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201Upon entering this cute cafe, I new it was a winner! Immediately greeted with smiles and warm feels. The quaint small dining area was filled with small details...
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- Superb184 Reviews4.7
Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
2001 Greene St A, Columbia, SC 29205Lovely dinner on Mr. Friendly's patio. Excellent wine list. The waitress was very attentive but never left us feeling rushed or like she was anxious to...
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- Superb229 Reviews4.6