50 Best American Restaurants in Columbia

“GREAT PLACE! So relieved we found this place with it being so packed for the game all weekend. The staff (our waitress was new and just moved down from New York - she was the BEST). Atmosphere was just what we were looking for to watch football and eat good food before the game. There were 5 of us and we all loved everything. When we visit again this will be top on our list.“

“Excellent food and service is always amazing!“

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

“The food, service, and atmosphere was off the chain!!! Great place to eat and hangout!!!“

“Excellent food and service. Will be back!“

“First time visiting and the food was fast, amazing and delicious. Our server Vivian was the highlight of our visit, I'd forgotten what real exceptional service was until we were lucky enough to have her serve us❤️. The location was off I77 in Blythewood.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Server was very friendly and awesome.“

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

“give me wrong the drink twice just had a bad waiter“

“good service, good food, clean, and friendly

Parking: it's busy restaurant, so therefore the parking lot can be full at times

Wheelchair accessibility: easy wheel chair accessible with they had the button to open the door for you“

“Took our whole soccer team and crew on like champs! We appreciate y’all!“

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

“This is Review is for Date: 09/27/24 Time: 5:20 PM. I’m sorry I’m late. I Just found my receipt. But I would like to give a warm Thank you to my waitress by the name of ASHTON V. She made sure she checked on us every minute that she can get. She made sure our food was to our liking. The food was amazing!! I ask her would it be ok for me to speak of her in a review, she said sure. She was the sweetest person that I have ever met at an Applebees location, because I have been to so many that have poor service. The whole staff here was very welcoming to us. I truly truly Thank you guys. See you soon. Stay Kind it Looks good on you guys.“

“The bartender Alley is the best! I’ve had great service from lots of people here including Cat, Amanda, Maddie W, Maddie A. Erica, Raylee, and Fallon are also awesome!“

“Amazing People & Services. Had A Blast.“

“A dependable community staple. Always a great place to stop for a quick bite. However, the chicken I received was a bit hard. Must have been sitting under the heat lamp to long. Otherwise, still one of my favorite places to stop for something quick to eat. The Staff is always attentive and pleasant with a smile.“

“I recently visited Mack's Cash Grocery in Columbia, SC, and ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a drink. The meal was incredibly affordable, and I was impressed by how quickly my order was ready—there wasn't a long wait at all. The burger was flavorful, with perfectly crispy bacon, and the fries were hot and fresh. For the price, the quality of the meal exceeded my expectations, making it a great spot for a quick, satisfying bite without breaking the bank.“

“Highly Recommend Awesome owner, staff & food I could only eat half, so I got 2 meals for the price of one.“

“First time visiting and the food was fast, amazing and delicious. Our server Vivian was the highlight of our visit, I'd forgotten what real exceptional service was until we were lucky enough to have her serve us❤️. The location was off I77 in Blythewood.“

“double cheeseburger basket no tomatoe was my order. with a sweet tea for drink burger had mayo/ mustard oozing out side. was undercooked, soggy, bland, tasted the mustard/mayo over everything. fell apart after 2 bites. my 2 large dogs didn't even wanna eat what i couldn't.. fries barely had salt. slaw was bland with no seasoning.. (yay soggy cabbage soaked in mayonnaise.) tea was old and bitter. 1/5 stars.“

“We had a reservation, but arrived an hour early. That wasn't an issue for the staff, we were seated promptly. Our Waiter, Liam was courteous and professional. Everything was great, the only one downside was our entrees were served just after we received our salad, so the timing was a bit off, but not huge. Liam apologized for that, so its all good. Overall, great experience and we will be returning!“

“The entertainment is always excellent, the food and drinks perfectly prepared, and the venu... perfect size.

Dietary restrictions: My husband is dairy free, no problem!

Wheelchair accessibility: No accessibility issues!“

“We got there around 8 on Saturday when they opened. The atmosphere was laid back at first, then around 10ish the dj comes. Our host Asia was bomb, very attentive and answered any questions we had. Great service from her! She even took the mint flavor out of our hookah. The food was sooo good, we got wings and hibachi. The drinks were good as well. We stayed until about 11 and it seems that's when it starts to get packed. We just came to eat, lounge & vibe so get there early but if you want to turn up turn up, get there later!“

“Cannot say enough about this home away from home restaurant. The servers are the friendliest! They take their time with each patron, but are observent and quick with refills.
Meatloaf on Wed. Great!
Liver and onions on Thurs. Great!!
My favorite location is Florence, but i just moved to Columbia.“

“Always good and reliable love the signature burger“

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

“How can you not enjoy a place named Columbo's!?! My favorite show in the world!!

"And one more thing" The omelette Chef!!! Bon appetit!! Slayed my western omelette with perfection!!

Great job to all staff!! ??“

“First time visiting and the food was fast, amazing and delicious. Our server Vivian was the highlight of our visit, I'd forgotten what real exceptional service was until we were lucky enough to have her serve us❤️. The location was off I77 in Blythewood.“

“First time visiting and the food was fast, amazing and delicious. Our server Vivian was the highlight of our visit, I'd forgotten what real exceptional service was until we were lucky enough to have her serve us❤️. The location was off I77 in Blythewood.“

“First visit 3 weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. Both the Salmon and burger meals were flavorful and plated nicely. Our server was attentive and I wish I could remember her name. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the menu items and I look forward to going again.“

“Chef Tom catered a Christmas dinner for our boat club this past weekend. A lot of great menu choices. I went with the bourbon marinated steak tips, twice baked potatoes & the grilled veggies. Many compliments on the potatoes, the tenderness of the meat & the taste & display of the vegetables. Drop off went smoothly. Jen was very helpful in setting up the dishes & answering all my questions. Would highly recommend!!“

“I've dealt with Mission BBQ in Columbia a few times now. Every time they exceed my expectations. Deseray and Cayce both gave exceptional service and the food was amazing. Highly recommend for a quick bite to eat or to cater a work event!“

“Love the new menu!!!! Food, drinks, and vibes are amazing.“

“Anmarie deserves a raise she went above and beyond with her customer service Thanksgiving night and I appreciate her so much. She made our visit very comfortable and when my steak was not cook the way I wanted she had no problem giving me something else to my liking.“

“This review is for McCutchen House’s summer Garden Grill, which is the grill outside of McCutchen House, put on by UofSC hospitality students. The grill always smells so good, stand in line on the brick path through the bushes, decide on a menu item (comes with a drink - lemonade, sweet or unsweet tea, or water), most items come with fruit (or double fruit) slice, pasta salad or chips for $12 plus tax. Ask for a card to get stamped at each visit. They also have gift certificates! This time we had burger (your choice of cheese and condiments) and 2 coney dog special. Really enjoy the pasta salad. Go support UofSC hospitality students!“

“Visited MSC on a busy afternoon for lunch. Watson took great care of me and answered all my questions and made suggestions.

I got the Katsu Sandwich and the cheese board and they were both scrumptious! Wish I had two stomachs because I had to leave some of the cheese board behind ?

10/10 would recommend! Perfect for a business lunch, girls night out, or a special dinner!

Vegetarian options: The day I had lunch there was only one vegetarian item on the menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a big bump to get into the rear dining area that might be difficult in a manual wheelchair ?“

“Yesterday (April 2, 2024) got great service from Jasmine (server) and Misha (cashier). The food and service are excellent.“

“A variety of choices at every meal. Pleasant cooks, staff and kitchen/dining room manager. Willing to meet special dietary needs. Catering and bag lunch options for other facility venues on campus. Fresh, well stocked Salad bars and fresh sandwich topping/condiment bar. Creative entree offerings such as Gyros, Croissant French Toast, Breakfast Pizza. Great fresh inventory. Side private dining/presentation rooms. As CIU opened its doors to our leadership conference the Cafeteria Service laid out a spread with a smile.

Wheelchair accessibility: Modern college campus cafeteria with amenities and wide open dining facilities. Willing staff and accommodating tables for those using wheelchairs“

“Best American Deli in the city Hands down. I don't care what the other reviews say about decker or garnersferry. This is the BEST one, Food is always hot, fresh even portion sizes are on point! They dont skimp, you'll definitely get what you pay for here. Thanks guys!“

“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.“

“Solid menu with great variety to please just about any palate. It’s one of those places that you and your date or your family want to go, when you can’t decide where to go or what you are in the mood for! Sorry that there are no pictures— I inhaled my previous meals there before I thought to take any pics. I suppose that’s a good thing!“

“I enjoyed the breakfast this morning, after a stay at the Cambria. The service was excellent, I felt very well cared for. The food was very good, the eggs seasoned perfectly. I am a tea drinker, and used to making do with whatever is on hand, but I had a choice of teas, a hot water pot, honey and lemon. The dining room is beautiful and very clean. I enjoyed this meal so much I plan to return when I am not staying at the hotel. Great job by all.“

“Came here for lunch with my son today and was greeted the second we walked in. The employees were extremely friendly and the food was DELICIOUS! Best gyro I've ever had! I got the chicken gyro and it was seasoned perfectly. Loved the battered onion rings too. My son had a cheeseburger and ate the entire thing. We will definitely be returning each time we're out in Columbia!“

“I went here for brunch and had a great experience. Jakayla was the waitress and she greeted and complimented me and my colleagues as soon as we entered the store. She then assisted us with the menu and remembered our orders without even writing them down. She took her time with each of us and made sure we felt welcomed. The food was prepared beautifully and tasted great, we even got to meet the cook after to thank him. I was impressed with Jakayla and shocked when she told us she had only been working there for four months. I recommend this Denny's location if you want good food, service and atmosphere.“

“Friendly service, tried the honey lemon pepper wings and they were delicious, and tasty drinks.“

“The best burger ever, awesome night at the trivia! was our 2nd time and will be back and often“

“Stopped in to try their chicken (not pictured) and tenders this evening. The chicken was seasoned very well, and tasted delicious. The tenders were very meaty and tasted great. The service was friendly and fast.

Parking: This location is at a gas station, which has a small parking lot.“

“I hadn’t been to Steve’s since they moved from their old location and we were in the area today. My husband had never been and we were happy to have such a clean and welcoming place to bring our daughter. The prices are good, the patty melts were great, and the tea was good. I don’t know what else I could ask for! We’re happy to support local businesses and Steve’s is definitely a place we will visit again soon.“