50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Columbia

1 The Hoot

4.6 Superb 206 Reviews

2910 Rosewood Drive Suite 1, Columbia

“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!!”

2 Kairos Mediterranean

4.5 Superb 316 Reviews

125 Columbiana Circle, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“Amazing service. Love the food!!”

3 Five Guys

4.2 Good 290 Reviews

4751 Forest Drive, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

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

4 Chick-fil-A

4.0 Good 421 Reviews

294 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“We stopped here on a road trip. Did mobile order on the app. Getting into the parking lot proved to be difficult as there isn’t a left turn arrow on the light at that intersection. Next time I would take a right into the mall parking lot and come back out so you are going straight across into the parking lot. This was our only issue. Our food was ready when we walked in the door. We made a quick stop into the bathrooms that were nice and clean and grabbed our food and were out the door in no time. My salad was delicious. I ordered a market salad with grilled nuggets. It was very fresh and the portion size was large. The nuggets were grilled perfectly and had wonderful flavor. We would definitely come back and would just be smarter with how we enter the parking lot in this very congested area. I do need to note that we were there just before 1pm so it was during the lunch rush.”

5 Grab N Go Late Nights

4.5 Superb 154 Reviews

1501 Bush River Road Suite A, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“amazing affordable prices amazing chicken wings”

6 Nick's Gyros Seafood IV

4.1 Good 290 Reviews

7347 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“I took my family here at 8:30 pm, because the wings and seafood place across the street (that closes at 9:30) already had the chairs up on the tables, ready to mop. The guy at the counter said that we had to get our order to go, and couldn't dine in. No problem, so we left and went to try Nick's across the street. Best decision of the evening. I ordered the crab legs special and it was fantastic. You can't beat that meal for the price. My wife and 2 kids (20 yrs old) (13 yrs old), all enjoyed their meals. Great food and service. Thanks Nick's 😉...ps. next time we are in town, we will definitely visit you again, and never stop in the restaurant across the street, ever again!!!”

7 Rush's

4.3 Superb 364 Reviews

7450 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“The food was great, tasted good and was out in a timely manner. They were busy. But they handled the crowd well. All the staff were freindly and courteous. They had great organization and worked together like a well oiled machine. Only negative was the place can get loud inside due to the building design”

8 Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill

4.2 Good 233 Reviews

1033 Roberts Branch Parkway Ste 101, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“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!”

9 BOWL N' BURRITO

4.7 Superb 111 Reviews

2000 Clemson Road Ste 3, Columbia

• Delivery

“Had their food truck at WeCo recently. Food was excellent and fine portions for the price. Would be happy to try them again! We had their chicken 65, a butter chicken curry bowl, and masala fries. All great! Butter chicken was a touch sweet which was odd but still good.”

10 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

3.9 Good 375 Reviews

457 Killian Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“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.”

11 Five Guys

4.0 Good 272 Reviews

460-2 Town Center Place, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

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

12 Anthony's Dairy Bar

4.3 Superb 157 Reviews

2200 Two Notch Road, Columbia

• Take-Out

“Anthony dairy bar I don't like them at all the food is not that good anymore and they're not that clean because I don't ever see them wash their hands that's not a good place to eat from it's not that clean and very cluttered it's not good at all was not good experience at all”

13 Nick's Gyros & Subs

3.9 Good 345 Reviews

7355 Two Notch Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“Ashley and Bri were phenomenal servers at this Nick's Gyro and subs on Two Notch! Fast service and my food was freshly cooked to order would definitely recommend anyone looking for quality food and service to check them out ASAP! Thanks again 😊”

14 Drake's Duck-In

4.0 Good 273 Reviews

1544 Main Street, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“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”

15 Chick-fil-A

3.8 Good 413 Reviews

405 Killian Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“We stopped here for breakfast on a road trip. We had phenomenal service from Astrid. She was so welcoming to every customer, and it put a smile on my face. :) The food was great, and the restaurant was very clean. This is a great location!!”

16 Five Guys

3.9 Good 284 Reviews

285 Columbiana Drive, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“National cheeseburger day hit this place hard with their buy one get one free offer... had ordered online and walked in to 100 people waiting... I wish I caught their names but the 2 ladies were fantastic... one had a whole stack or orders going through them letting people know their order was on the way anothwr took the time to step out and talk to a family that couldn't wait about a refund... the smaller black lady was organizing the kitchen really well... and we did get our order and it was fresh hot and made correctly!! I was so impressed! It was a show and everyone for the most part were patient and friendly! Definitely will come back and encourage everyone to!!! Great team great food! Working their butts off! They deserve a raise or a bonus in these times!”

17 Hardee's

4.0 Good 194 Reviews

120 Veterans Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“Edit: My sincerest apologies. I thought was the Hardee's establishment in St Matthews as that was the one I visited 6 days ago. This Hardee's has good service. The order was ready when I got there and the employees there really get along well with each other. There was no address again when I did the review. Only when I got the reply. We used theobile app to place an order. We got to the place and had to wait an additional 30 minutes in at the drive thru to get our order and the order was wrong. I don't know what happened to cause the wait to be so long, but it was pretty bad. So bad two cars behind us left. The car on front of us has to wait as well. Maybe they will get it together. But I more than likely will not be returning here.”

18 MOD Pizza

4.2 Good 248 Reviews

10296 Two Notch Road Ste 4, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“The ladies working were absolutely great. Happy, smiling and kind. Sometimes you feel rushed when you're building your own pizza but they made me feel like I could look and ask about ingredients. I asked for well done and they even called me over to ask if it was well done enough ( it was ) or if I wanted cooked a little longer. All the ingredients were fresh and plenty of them. They don't skimp putting them on either. Over all great pizza.”

19 Sonic Drive-In

3.8 Good 257 Reviews

4436 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“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.”

20 Bojangles

3.8 Good 233 Reviews

1130 Bluff Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“This food was excellent”

21 Jersey Mike's Subs

4.3 Superb 181 Reviews

7001 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“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!!!”

22 Chick-fil-A

3.6 Good 426 Reviews

7424 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“Today, Saturday, I visited Chick-fil-A with my child and went through the drive through and Azalea made our experience wonderful. She was friendly, patient, and made sure our order was correct. Even though the restaurant was busy, she treated us with kindness and made my child smile. As a parent, I truly appreciated her positive attitude and excellent customer service!”

23 MOD Pizza

4.2 Good 187 Reviews

141 Pelham Drive Ste B, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“We have always loved Mod, but this was the best experiece we have ever had! We will be back! Hunter the manager went above and beyond to help us with our 4 young children. He offered coloring sheets and crayons, gave us cups with lids so I didnt have to be worried constantly about them spilling, helped us customize pizzas half and half, and even got us extra plates and napkins and brought them to our table. This was the best customer service we have ever recieved while dining fast casual. He set the gold standard. Thank you Hunter!”

24 Hardee's

3.7 Good 253 Reviews

7942 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“great”

25 Chick-fil-A

3.8 Good 197 Reviews

100 Columbiana Circle Ste 1284, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“I had a great experience today at Chick-fil-A thanks to Kalei, who was in training. Even while learning, Kalei was friendly, professional, patient, and had such a positive attitude. You could tell they genuinely cared about giving great customer service and making sure everything was right. It’s always nice to see someone working hard and staying kind under pressure. Definitely a great addition to the team — keep up the amazing work, Kalei!”

26 Slim Chickens

4.0 Good 231 Reviews

7544 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

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

27 Whataburger

3.8 Good 157 Reviews

4456 Devine Street, Columbia

• Delivery

“Great food and prices! The restaurants are always clean and the customer service is fantastic 🙂”

28 Fazoli's

3.8 Good 384 Reviews

139 Columbiana Drive, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“Please come back to Myrtle Beach! I lived off of fazolis when I was a kid now we don’t have any near us.”

29 Braza Chicken Rotisserie and Grill

3.9 Good 111 Reviews

676 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia

• Delivery

“Amazing Food ! Made fresh, favor is good and I above the wings and burritos !!!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND BOTH LOCATIONS !!!”

30 Nicks Gyros and Phillys

3.6 Good 242 Reviews

1931 Broad River Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

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

31 Hardee's

3.6 Good 224 Reviews

3852 Rosewood Drive, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“I love the eggs and steak and gravy”

32 Arby's

3.5 Good 289 Reviews

8349 Two Notch Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“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.”

33 Chick-fil-A

3.5 Good 260 Reviews

7515 Two Notch Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“Just got done playing some of the worse golf of my life I was feeling down and I wanted chickfala breakfast I got 2 10 count minis for me and my friend when I tell you these are the best minis I have ever had in my life I’m not lying it is so freshly cooked and so hot and the biscuits are so buttery it is so good but it is so expensive but today I felt like it was worth it”

34 Atlantic Seafood

4.3 Superb 104 Reviews

2444 Decker Boulevard, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“Fresh and good seafood at a reasonable price.”

35 Arby's

3.5 Good 220 Reviews

10200 Two Notch Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“I use to come here but didn’t like how the store was running. I started coming back to dine in two weeks ago only because I been greeted with the best customer service from the employees and the manager on shift today 09/10/26. I saw her working with the employees during rush hours.(Usually managers never found) I started back dining in only because of the manager. I was having a bad day and she kept me laughing from the time I ordered. I guess she knew my day was bad. She even brought my food to my table. I don’t know if they usually do this but I will continue coming to this store only!!! I love some Arby’s& I love this store. I see some bad comments but things has changed since my last experience 3months ago and I knew for sure she is new and take pride of her staff and her job. The food was great and fresh.”

36 Chick-fil-A

3.4 Good 374 Reviews

5440 Forest Drive, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“As always, my food was delicious hot and fresh. The service was also good. I give it 4 stars bc of the parking lot situation. At lunch time the probability of being run over by another vehicle quadruples. No one adheres to the stop sign, or pedestrian right away, and too many are entitled and rushed to even care if u are walking into or out of the restaurant. I almost died before I could even eat my food bc someone ran the stop sign. It's ridiculous. There should be some sort of order and pedestrian safety protocols in order due to the busyness and volume of vehicles.”

37 Arby's

3.4 Good 220 Reviews

7521 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“I looovve Lorenzo brown on garner ferry rd I looove him he make sure I have my food fast every time I came 3 times in one week and they had nooo more Mac and cheese he made sure he got me right and tht I was a happy customer thank uuuuuu lo lo thank u I appreciate it !!!!!!!!2026 😘”

38 TWO KUZINS IN THE KITCHEN

4.5 Superb 28 Reviews

5350 Farrow Road suite D, Columbia

• Delivery

“I picked up a TO GOOD TO GO surprise bag from Two Kuzins in the Kitchen, and what a delicious surprise! 😋 The chicken was crunchy on the outside, the macaroni and cheese was past 5 stars, and the green beans were very good! Everything was fresh, tasty, hot and a great value for the price. The people were also very nice and welcoming. I had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend Two Kuzins in the Kitchen for the food.”

39 Fazoli's

3.6 Good 342 Reviews

7621 Two Notch Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“The employees are always super nice! And they always check up on us to make sure we're doing well and have got plenty of break sticks 🫡 The pasta also always has plenty of flavorful sauce as well Shout out to you guys, y'all are doing great”

40 Arby's

3.4 Good 184 Reviews

2707 Clemson Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“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”

41 Firehouse Subs Forest Dr.

3.8 Good 167 Reviews

3250 Forest Drive, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“I love the Turkey , Bacon and Ranch sub! I wish there was one in Orangeburg!”

42 Subway

3.9 Good 129 Reviews

1950 Bush River Road Suite 5, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“Came in for a quick bite for lunch and it was great. Service was fast and my food was very fresh. The inside of the resturant is also kept very clean. One of the better locations I have been to. On the receipt they also put contact information if you have any problems/concerns, which I believe is great.”

43 Whataburger

3.6 Good 288 Reviews

202 Bridgeberry Lane, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“Great food and prices! The restaurants are always clean and the customer service is fantastic 🙂”

44 Hardee's

3.3 Good 323 Reviews

496 Piney Grove Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“I just moved to the area about a little over a month ago and Ive visited 3 times. Tonight I had an issue where the cooks did not make my food the way it was ordered and runged up, so they had to make my food 3 times for the same reason (the cook). Needless to say the manager was rude and does not display what leadership look like. Out of all 3 times of me going to this location, tonight was the only time I have received great customer service, the young guy Khamari J displayed exceptional customer service before my order during my order and even after the experience with my food being made wrong 3 times. Khamari was the only one who apologized about the situation. He showed sympathy while his manager stood in the back frowned up mad because the cooks kept getting the order wrong, so she took it out on the customer(Me). Khamari and the manager should switch places so he can show her what she should display to customers. With the mindset and demeanor he has I'm sure he'll go where ever he wants in life. The only reason Ive decided to give 4 stars is because of the customer service I received from Khamari and the food was okay.”

45 US wings & deli

3.6 Good 72 Reviews

10050 Two Notch Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“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.”

46 Hardee's

3.3 Good 297 Reviews

5801 Fairfield Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“They forgot to toast my frisco”

47 Sonic Drive-In

3.3 Good 271 Reviews

287 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“Taylor went above and beyond in customer service, a truly uplifting experience that will inspire me to return and continue to spread the word about his exceptional service. I stop by a sonic almost daily and his customer serve knocked it out of the park. Will definitely be back!!!”

48 Firehouse Subs Killian Crossing

3.6 Good 256 Reviews

1516 Ellie Drive Ste 104, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“Destiny and Ocean both provided amazing customer service! We had a few questions about the menu and they seemed very knowledgeable and were super patient with answering our questions and helping us understand how to order. They took the time to clarify how ordering on the app worked and how the points system worked. They were incredibly patient throughout this process, despite our numerous questions. They never stopped smiling and even cracked a few jokes with us. We were very pleased with our experience here and will definitely be returning!”

49 Captain D's

3.3 Good 231 Reviews

7331 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery

“you couldn't go wrong with anything you order from here. tonight I ordered 4pc fish dinner with fried okra and slaw. fish was cooked perfectly. Everything was great.”

50 Cook Out

3.5 Good 350 Reviews

5311 Forest Drive, Columbia

• Take-Out
• Delivery
• Drive-Through

“I love this Cook Out! I’ve noticed that not all Cook Out locations are created equally, but this one is definitely on the high end in terms of quality and customer service. Don’t get me wrong, the food at Cook Out is mediocre at best, but it’s still one of the only fast food restaurants where you can get a large amount of food for a non-outrageous price. In terms of this particular location, the fries and nuggets weren’t undercooked, which you can’t say about every Cook Out in the area. Additionally, I love their Reese’s Cup milkshake, and consider it one of my favorite desserts out of any fast food restaurant I’ve been to! As such, would recommend!”