42 Best Burger Restaurants in Columbia

“This place is my little secret, even tho it is not a secret to many people. Always get a chili slaw dog with onion rings. Even tho they forgot my slaw on thos order I still love the dog and this place. Definitely got to try it out but make sure you get there early. Sometime the lunch rush and get busy. Thanks to everyone there for great service“

“Very good food and service!“

“good service n better burgers“

“i’m from North Carolina. I’ve never been to one of these places to eat and went today and I give them a 98% overall… Its all good 98% over all…“

“I'm not sure what sparked the craving, but as I passed through Columbia at lunchtime, fried chicken suddenly seemed like the only answer. I asked Yelp for the highest‑rated spot and ended up here.

The place was bustling, with most of the parking lot full, yet the ordering process moved quickly. By the time I returned from the restroom, my number was already being called. I had ordered a three‑piece meal with double cole slaw in place of fries and a sweet tea. Settling in at a table, I dug in.

The cole slaw leaned too far on the sweet side for my taste, though the texture was crisp and fresh. I skipped the dinner roll and the tea, focusing instead on the chicken. It was thoroughly cooked, meaty, and satisfying. Not especially spicy or bold in flavor, but solidly good.

This isn't a fancy establishment. The tables and floor may not be spotless, but the food delivers. Best fried chicken I've ever had? No. Still, it was very good, and worth the stop.“

“Enjoyed my first visit ! Food, Atmosphere & Service was Awesome! My only downside was price, but times we are living so can’t fault them on this. I’d definitely go back“

“We always enjoy a great burger here, and they even have gluten free buns! Customer service is fantastic! The wait staff is polite, informative, and give just the right amount of service... and not hovering. Each time we have eaten here, the manager checks in with us to make sure everything is as it should be. Perhaps it was the last time we ate here, I happened to forget an unusual drinking cup. I was totally surprised when today the waitress saw I had a similar one with me and inquired if I might have left one behind. They kept it safe for a few weeks and returned it to me! #10+ for that service!“

“We stopped by Rush's in Columbia SC on the way home to Greenville SC from Charleston SC. This was a great little spot for a good burger and friendly staff clean restaurant 😀 03/29/2026“

“Have not been in a couple of years, tried it again and it was terrible! Burnt patties, gross.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Granby grill always comes through. 10/10.“

“Food is amazing. Recently got a bunch of food for friends visiting from Atlanta, and they were blown away and already talking about eating there again when they come back. Can’t talk about good BBQ in Columbia and not mention Big Bull’s!“

“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“

“Food and service always so great 😘“

“Our experience at IHOP on St Andrews Road was nothing short of spectacular! A culinary experience, you might say! From our server, Martha, to the General Manager, Dino, who came to our table to ask how everything was. You don't get that kind of service anymore.......Anywhere! And they don't use oil on the grill. They use butter!!! You can definitely taste the difference. Yummm.“

“This was a veteran's appreciation meal. A lot of veteran's with family were there. The wait time was an hour. They kept me posted on where I was on the wait list which made the wait not difficult. Once at my table, the service was good and fast. The waitress was very polite and professional. The food was wonderful! The meal was complimentary; which allowed us to tip the waitress even more since her service was so professional.“

“My friend came into town and I was on my way taking her back to the airport. We needed a quick place to grab a bite because her flight was delayed. I decided to get the burger. Wow! Totally amazing. At this location their burgers are fresh, never frozen! You can definitely tell the difference. I'm not a big fan of Applebee's I won't lie. But that burger deserves ALL five stars!!!!!“

“Lord who made the coleslaw today??
Please don't let them make it again 😡 whole meal thrown off..
I went out in the rain just because I wanted y'all's coleslaw
These chicken legs are delicious as always.
P. S. Don't play with that recipe.“

“Kudos to Taryn (spelling) for giving us outstanding service today! If you haven’t had her as your server, you should request her!“

“Have never been to a whataburger before, so we decided to stop in. They had 2 different options to order. A kiosk and the counter. My mom got the $5 bacon and cheese hamburger and I got the double hamburger meal, I was a lil hungrier. The cashier Lyrica was very nice. Everything looked great and the fries were hot..which is a big plus for me. Unfortunately they put mustard on my hamburger which I requested them not to. The management staff was happy to replace my food..but all i needed was new bread. They came by more than once to check and make sure we had everything we needed!! Been a long time since I've seen that kind of customer service 🏆! To those managers I appreciate you!“

“Went to this cookout while we were in town for Thanksgiving and all I can say is they were very pleasant. The general manager Darius definitely keeps the store up. The bathrooms were very clean and the dining area. There is nothing bad that I can say about the store and workers. The girl at the register was very pleasant. Compared to where I live there is a bunch of kids that have attitudes and seem like we are disrupting them. I highly recommend!“

“I just moved to Columbia two weeks ago, I absolutely fell in love with CookOut. I’ve been 5 times in those two weeks. Lots of cool unique options, the ordering of Tray’s took me a few visits, but I finally figured it out. (You can do a Corndog as a side?! Or a Walking Taco, which is AWESOME. Everything’s been on point, glad I found this place. (I’ve been to three separate Cookouts, this location is the best spot by far)“

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

“My favorite place to go! Cozy vibes, and all ages. The staff is excellent! If you haven’t been, please do so. You won’t regret it!“

“Hunter did an excellent job as our server. He was also bar tending. Hunter was efficient , personable and had a sense of humor! Black and Blue burger was excellent. Cooked as requested. Only disappointment was that there was no outdoor dining available.“

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

“The food and service is really good! Never been disappointed. Always delicious.“

“The food was quick and good. The blueberry cheesecake shake was kind of amazing. Service was great; staff were polite. The only thing that might be off-putting was the religious music playing, but you’re in South Carolina. It’s just kind of a thing.“

“It had been a looong time since visiting a Five Guys because we moved out of country, but it was just as delicious as I remember. I had forgotten how big the serving of fries is though- lol! For 3 of us, we got 3 regular fries, but we should've gotten 1 to split 😁
The only downside was that there was some trash left on tables, and the floor was sticky in places. There were lots of people working, but only us and one other couple at another table.“

“great“

“This place is spotless. This was 2/8/2026 around 4pm the cashier Thea was pleasant told me to sit and she’d bring my food everything was fresh. What I admired most is how clean this location is compared to not only other Hardees based off other restaurants in general.“

“Great burger! I'm staying at the Hilton across the street for a conference and went over to get something that I could bring back to my room. I was not disappointed! The wait time wasn't too bad considering how busy they were. That burger hit the spot, and they hooked up the fries! I'd recommend this location.“

“I had the divine pleasure of attending this heavenly establishment SIX years ago while in South Carolina. As I lay my head to rest in my New England town, I fall asleep to the thought of tasting their French fries one more time. Not a day has gone by in the past six years of my life that I haven’t dreamt of these absolutely delectable and mouthwatering sweet potato french fries drizzled ever so beautifully with sweet cinnamon sugar. I shed tears reminiscing the moment I put that first French fry in my mouth. I can only pray to have the satisfaction of tasting these scrumptious and succulent French fries again. I am considering driving 13 hours to have this angelic moment once more.“

“Awesome food at an awesome place. Great staff and atmosphere. I LOVE this place!“

“We stopped by Rush's in Columbia SC on the way home to Greenville SC from Charleston SC. This was a great little spot for a good burger and friendly staff clean restaurant 😀 03/29/2026“

“I love the eggs and steak and gravy“

“I went for brunch today and had the most amazing time! The atmosphere was wonderful and the staff was on point!“

“A laid back atmosphere for the grown & sexy plus great food.“

“I’ve been looking for a good wing spot since I left Atlanta. This spot is it! The food was fresh and delicious. The portion (and chicken wing) sizes are good as well. The service was friendly and fast. My family will definitely be back again!

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible“

“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.“

“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.“