50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Columbia

“I'm there for the burgers all day every day I love them burgers“

“Amazing service. Love the food!!“

“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!“

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

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

“Ate here a couple times during our stay in a nearby motel.

The food is fresh, hot, and well seasoned without being too heavy on the grease. Everything I got was worth the price.

The fact they are open super late is a good bonus as well.

Dietary restrictions: This place has kosher/halal options.“

“I never leave reviews, but this place is just too good to not share. The drinks are unique and delicious (My favorite is the Island Boi, or the Orange Creamsicle one, or maybe the Coco Loco one 😂😂). And the food is incredible! I’ve never had anything there that I didn’t love. My favorites are the hush puppies, hummus, Veg Fil A sandwich, and the rice and beans bowl. This time when we went, the chef added protein crumbles, nacho cheese, and green onions on top and it was even better. My son loves the Hoot sandwich and he’s 10 years old and usually non-vegan….so that’s a huge compliment to the flavor of that sandwich. On top of all this, the place is just cool. The atmosphere is so comfortable and inviting, like I could stay all night if I didn’t have to put my kid to bed! 🤣 I just really love this place and I’m so glad to see it added to our neighborhood!!“

“The food is dependable and always good. I don't like the way Chick-fil-A has taken to making all of the drive-thrus a nightmare. traffic is everywhere, running in different directions, and it is quite confusing. God forbid somebody hit one of the cones and render it out of place“

“Today was My daughter's birthday and Every one of the workers were very kind ..... The cashier, and 3 other guys we were showered with fries and ice cream for my princess they checked up on us and showed love ....very attentive to the customers and needs.

One of the biggest things is their were 3 younger staff and one older gentleman.... The younger crew were not playing around they were all working in between constantly moving that was nice to see .. you definitely rarely see that ...To young man who gave us extra fries and the gentleman that got my baby ice cream thanks so much it made her day.

So the staff 12/15/24 peace and blessings“

“The staff were very kind and from the time we ordered our food to sitting down literally took less than two minutes! Crazy fast and shout out to Meagan, she was very helpful. Thank you guys!

Also check out the way they handed out the tray, so clean. 🔥“

“I just came through for a kids meal and a burger with no bun. The gal working the drive through was so friendly and helpful and the person making my burger went above and beyond by doing a little lettuce wrap instead of plopping it into a container. Such small gestures make a huge difference, thank you!“

“great“

“Yes, yes, yes this place has some good food there in Columbia SC. there wait staff is great, Big shout out to there cook Mrs.Kizzy Davis !! Will eat there agaín on our next visit“

“I love the eggs and steak and gravy“

“Don't let the appearance fool you. If there is a line you know the food must be good. 😋 Fried chicken livers and gizzards are pretty good. A little salty because of the breading. One thing that would make this place stand out is to offer to dip the gizzards and livers in jalapeno juice.“

“I love using the Chick-fil-A app to order ahead that makes it so easy to get your food and get out of the traffic. Everything at this location is always great! **Small suggestion I always order a large waffle fry, so could you please let the line staff know to please fill it up to the top, as that's why I pay a little extra for the large. That's my only suggestion** Thank you so much!

Parking: Parking is tight as so many people love Chick-fil-A, so just be patient and get in where you can fit in.

Kid-friendliness: The kids' indoor play area is a really nice space. It's cleaned often, and the kids love it.

Wheelchair accessibility: The location can easily be accessed by wheelchair.“

“Our food was very good and exactly as ordered. We drink unsweetened tea and found that theirs was practically water. We showed them and they said they’d brew a new batch. They also said it would take about 10 minutes which we appreciated knowing!
Employees were moving quickly and the bathroom was clean.
We were glad we stopped at this location!“

“I came here on the saturday that USC was hosting Livererpool and Man United around 3pm and was blown away by how quick the service was.

Also the lady who took my order with blue eye liner (i believe) was remarkable, she was so kind. The perfect representation of Five Guys core values.“

“Always clean! This is the spot on a late night for food @1am -3am I'm always there on Saturday night! My food is always hot and fresh! Great job! My order is always 10 wings all flats, hot, and the ten shrimp or fries- I've only had one issue but they fixed it with out an issue! And I love the fact they have cameras on the spot so I feel safe and I've had to use their cameras footage when this drunk hit my car they was very helpful with that as well! Great job! Customer service always on point on a Saturday night- I forget my ladies name but always respectful ❤️“

“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“

“I do not like drive through windows. They waste gas for one thing. If one does not check his or her order at the window, it will not be known if the order is correct until the order is opened later. If everyone stopped to check his order, the wait would be intolerable.
We prefer to go inside. But it is a bit tricky dodging all the cars. This seems to be true of all Chick Fillet locations.
My wife and I enjoy the food and the service is excellent. There are always enough employees to make sure there is not a long wait in line. We would go more often if it weren’t for the drive through traffic.“

“I never had a bad experience at any of the Chic-Fil-A. They are all awesome. This one goes above and beyond! This is what keeps customers coming back, because we know they will get your order right and we can depend on them that the food would be fresh!“

“All around great food. Good place to eat wings and watch the game“

“Kudos to the young lady working the window when I went through last week. My 3 year old was begging for the cream on the advertisement board at the order speaker. I had to repeat myself several times because we could not hear each other over his pleas. I got his food order and asked for confirmation of the order. I apologized about him yelling for the cream drink. She laughed and asked which one. She asked, “The mint one?” It was the chocolate drink. She turned and made him one and stopped me before pulling off. How sweet was that?! She took the time to make an impression on a little boy. He was all grins and thanking her. I thank you as well. It felt good to feel that genuine customer service. We will be back.“

“This food was excellent“

“They forgot to toast my frisco“

“Good food, very tasty. Portions were good. Atmosphere, generic, nothing special

Parking: Adequate parking.

Kid-friendliness: Child friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility, accessible, ok.“

“Absolutely fire pizza. I recommend their thinner pizza, the thicker dough isn't nearly as good as their thin crust. I also recommend their little strawberry filled lemon cakes at the register. (Fiancee loves these) I prefer the Alfredo sauce over the tomato on the pizza. Overall though I recommend to anyone looking for a smaller size pizza that bakes pretty quick to order.“

“Blaze Pizza was blazingly fast and the pizza was surprisingly good. The workers were friendly and helpful to this first-timer, walking me through all the options available for building the pizza my wife and I desired. The next time we're in town, we will be back!“

“V. is such a great hostess and polite, I am thankful for her helping me. � Thank you.“

“Nick’s NEVER disappoints! Shrimp is the best in town! Friendly service + delicious food = 🥇“

“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.“

“I love this location, never had an issue with my order. The staff is very friendly and professional. Breakfast menu :i love their sausage and egg biscuits combo. Their biscuits are very fresh and not hard at all very fluffy. I also enjoy their hash browns very fresh and crispy. my father enjoys their biscuits and gravy combo thats his favorite. Lunch menu: i typically go for their burgers its so delicious and addictive. i have tried their chicken tenders and in my opinion they dont have a taste just kinda bland. I never dined in before so i can give a review on that. They have great parking very close to the building. Outside is always neat and clean. Never had to wait in line long for my order.“

“One of the better sub shops in town, in my humbled opinion. Always good tasting. Made to order. I would say quality is number one. Rated a B Plus. I don’t want to put these folks on an ego trip!!!“

“I placed a mobile order and mistakenly entered in this location. Andrew called me and said my order was ready. I was at a neighboring CFA. They obviously didn’t have my mobile order so I called Andrew back to let home know I was headed his way. He was so pleasant and walked out to me car as he saw me approaching…..and it was a rainy rainy day! They even gave me hot fresh fries! Customer service at CFA is a gold standard. I appreciate Andrew!!“

“I went trew the drive through and a young lady named taniya gave a smile and took my order and that just brightened up my day I was having such a hard day at work that the young lady Taniya made me feel like I was the only person my order was taken at around 1:30 and her speed was extremely fast with getting my order down and before I knew I was greeted by the young lady destiny who then served my order with a great smile also I will recommend this chick -fil-A and I’m definitely coming back to see those young ladies Taniya and destiny“

“while I will suggest this place to others... I will caution them to check their receipt and bag before they drive away from the window. employees are rushing you to pay and get your order out, but meanwhile, I got charged for a cheddar cup and get home and it's not even half full... come on people!!! this isn't the first time it's happened either. I'm glad we have an Arby's on this side of town, but step up the customer service like it was right after you opened.... what happened to that? #honeymoonisover“

“Fries were great! Nice and hot, fish could've been better. I do you think it had anything to do with the person that prepared it but it seems like it's not the same Alaskan fish the company used to serve before. The chicken bacon & Swiss was pretty good as well. It would've been better if the cheese was melted.“

“Fast and delicious and a friendly staff.“

“My daughter and I ate here for the first time today and Aniyah was so patient us with us and had a pleasant smile the whole time. Yaya also was very helpful and nice to us when she gave us our food. I had a great visit. Definitely will be back because the burger was amazing. Thank you team at Devine 😊“

“I consistently get the best food at the one in Five Points (Columbia, SC). Highly recommended!!

Dietary restrictions: Their sugar-free lemonade is as good as the regular!

Parking: They have parking and it is next door to a group of stores with a large parking lot.“

“Food was great. The only thing that I didn’t like was that my food wasn’t ready when I got there. I called it in and they said okay 10minutes. But once I got there after 10minutes my food still wasn’t ready they didn’t make my food until I came into pay n I still had to wait 10more minutes.“

“Stopped on our road trip south. As always Chik-fil-A delivers on quality and service. Went through drive thru. It was super fast, the staff was accommodating, pleasant and friendly. The food was hot, good and the order was right what more can you ask?“

“I don't understand this place's low rating, I had a great experience both times dining here. Food was always hot, and the service was always respectful. Only complaint I could have is it took slightly longer to receive my food (5-10 mins.) which isn't even bad for a fast food restaurant.“

“I visited this McDonalds on July 2nd, 2025. It was clean, quiet and had comfortable seating. The interior design is modern decor. The staff were friendly with all of the customers while I was there (dine-in). Compared to other McDonalds in nearby cities (and around the southeast) this would be a great place for a traveling family to stop in, get something to eat, stretch, use the restroom, etc with a sense of being in a safe environment. I saw no solicitors like I always see at the one in the city of Georgetown. There's a gas station next door if you need to top off the tank.“

“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!“

“Me and my son stopped in for lunch this afternoon. My son had Bacon, and Pepperoni on his pizza. He really enjoyed it. I had a lil bit of everything on mine, for the sauce I had barbecue instead of mozzarella and it was really good. The service was good, and very nice atmosphere to dine in also.“

“I've always had a great experience at this Taco Bell location. Food has always been fresh and prepared correctly. The inside and outside of the store always are kept clean. The staff has always been extremely friendly and professional. Even if you go and have an issue with your order. Just treat people with respect and don't be rude about the issue, kindness goes a long way. They will resolve the issue and treat you with the same respect you show them.“

“Oh my God, I just left Captain D’s a little while ago and I am very disappointed in the food. Before last week. I had never been to Captain D’s, but I let one of my coworkers convince me to order there for lunch, and the food from Captain D’s off of garners ferry was delicious Today I decided to order it for my husband because it looks healthy and I thought it would be something good for him to eat. Today I ordered the exact same meal which was the blackened fish, and it is not blackened first of all, and looks completely different from the food that I had last week and also taste completely Different, it is disgusting. I refuse to eat this and I will not make any more trips to the Captain D’s on bush river road I will however give garners ferry another chance. I guess I have to go purchase him something else because I know he will not be satisfied with this although his looks a little better than mine the broccoli was also hard like it wasn’t steamed.“

“Me and My Fiance came to Visit Columbia 3 weekends in a row From Charleston each visit was a stop to Fazoli's Each time we Came This Guy Name SEAN ALWAYS WAS THERE WHEN WE CAME VERY NICE GUY AND HIS CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT FOOD WAS NICE AND HOT AND FRESH...SO BECAUSE OF SEAN WE WILL BE BACK....10 OUT OF 10 FOR “