New American Restaurants in Columbia, SC

1 The Hollow

4.8 Superb 386 Reviews

823 Gervais Street Unit 100, Columbia

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“The Hollow is always a tremendous experience from start to finish. From making the reservation to the impeccable service, everything is handled with care and professionalism. Our server, Fletcher, was fantastic, attentive, knowledgeable and perfectly timed with every course. The execution of the food, the hospitality, and the overall atmosphere are consistently outstanding. Chris, the owner, is unbelievably kind and attentive, making guests feel genuinely welcomed. It's clear that a lot of pride goes into every detail. Truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience that we look forward to every time. Thank you again The Hollow SC for making our date night so special.”

2 Market On Main

4.6 Superb 591 Reviews

1320 Main Street Suite 150, Columbia

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

3 Hampton Street Vineyard

4.3 Superb 330 Reviews

1207 Hampton Street, Columbia

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“Was there for brunch. It was delicious!”

4 Roxanne's Market

4.5 Superb 163 Reviews

2900 Dreher Shoals Road Ste a, Columbia

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“First time visiting Roxanne’s Market in Irmo. Stopped in for lunch and it was delicious. We had the White Russian and the Brisket panini with pasta salad as our side. Both were very yummy and perfectly prepared! Everyone was so friendly and the service was fast and efficient. Ryleigh was our server and she made our first visit very enjoyable. She was attentive, friendly and helpful. What a wonderful asset Ryleigh is to Roxanne’s! We were also very impressed with the market and all the delicious ready-made meals and market ‘extras’ that were available. May was so personable and she helped explain all the ready-made meal options in the refrigerator section as well as the specialty products carried in-store. Can’t wait to return to try more options on the menu and in the market!”

5 Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza

4.2 Good 353 Reviews

4840 Forest Drive Suite 20, Columbia

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“We are from out of town visiting and wanted to try something new. We had a child with celiac so that can be difficult. This place had amazing servers and amazing food!! Def recommend for food and atmosphere!!”

6 Backstreets Grill

4.5 Superb 520 Reviews

2400 Devine Street, Columbia

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“Absolutely love Backstreets! The food is always great and the service is outstanding. Today our server Jamie was so attentive and friendly - so nice to see someone who is happy and customer-oriented. She wasn’t flustered by six ladies, special orders, separate checks and last minute to-go orders… in fact she welcomed each request with a warm smile and even made suggestions. Backstreets will continue to be our go to place.”

7 Twin Peaks

4.6 Superb 1,096 Reviews

600 Gervais Street, Columbia

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“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.”

8 Tombo Grille

4.6 Superb 250 Reviews

4517 Forest Drive, Columbia

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

9 Chayz Lounge

4.7 Superb 365 Reviews

607 Meeting Street, West Columbia

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“Traveled all the way from Charlotte NC to Colombia SC to watch the trombonist Hank Biail and saxophonist Phil Denny performance at Chayz Lounge. First time being there. The owner (Chayz Alexander) greeted everyone at the entrance and was very welcoming. The atmosphere was superbly magnificent. The wait staff was on point and food was extremely delicious 😋. Overall, my experience was fantastic and would come back again.”

10 Park and Lady

4.3 Superb 23 Reviews

1000 Lady Street, Columbia

“Friendly staff, super clean room and close to everything downtown!”

11 Hendrix

4.5 Superb 318 Reviews

1649 Main Street, Columbia

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“This is one of my favorite spots in Columbia! They have an amazing rooftop with great energy. You can get food up there too although the menu is slightly limited and more geared towards small plates-- which makes sense for a rooftop anyway! In the main dining area service is excellent. I could eat the mushroom toast every day- it's that good! As a wine professional I appreciate their thoughtful selections, there's something for everyone. Much love!”

12 Cola's Restaurant

4.4 Superb 492 Reviews

1215 Assembly Street, Columbia

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“I wanted to rave about the manager, Eddie, and chef, Jonathan. On Friday, I inquired about accommodating my stringent dietary restrictions, and they proactively exceeded expectations. My requirements included the exclusive use of pure olive oil in the preparation of my meal. Initially, I expressed concern that my options might be limited to broccoli and a simple salad. Manager Eddie assured me that this was unacceptable and suggested I contact the chef the following day to discuss my needs. Following this conversation, Chef Jonathan promptly developed a suitable solution. I ordered the brick chicken, prepared using only olive oil, rosemary, and thyme—a dish perfectly aligned with my dietary limitations. The meal was exquisite, and I thoroughly enjoyed dining with my friends. accommodate my very strict food intolerances, and they went out of their way to do just that. I needed my dishes to be cooked in pure olive oil, amongst other things. At first, I told Eddie it looked like I could only have broccoli and a salad with minimal toppings. He said, "You can't come here and just eat salad and broccoli." He then said to call the next day, and he would get the chef on the phone to discuss my food concerns. I called the next day, and Jonathan quickly had an idea. I ordered the brick chicken, which only had olive oil, rosemary, and thyme. Exactly what I was able to eat. It was delicious, and I was so thrilled to eat out with my friends. I so appreciate both of them going out of their way for me.”

13 Motor Supply Company Bistro

4.3 Superb 873 Reviews

920 Gervais Street, Columbia

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“Loved the vibe, location, and food! The ambience is just as important as the food and service, and this place lived up to that. I had the pork chop which was divine, and I normally would never order that. Only complaint is that my mushroom soup and entree were served together.”

14 Saluda's Restaurant

4.5 Superb 870 Reviews

751 Saluda Avenue, Columbia

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“Everything about our experience at Saluda's was just lovely from start to finish. Great atmosphere, fantastic service, absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend!!”

15 Goat's

4.6 Superb 220 Reviews

2017 Devine Street, Columbia

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“We absolutely love the food and wonderful drinks here! The staff is amazing thank you Goats! We always have the best time here!”

16 Gibbes Court Bistro

4.5 Superb 90 Reviews

900 Barnwell Street, Columbia

“The food was delicious as always, but the restaurant was very crowded. One could barely walk to see the selections. We were not able to see the salads because of the crowds. Everyone being let in at 12 is not working. It used to be staggered and that worked much better.”

17 McCutchen House Dining

4.5 Superb 73 Reviews

McCutchen, Columbia

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“Came here with one of my very good friends, a Bestie, and we were greeted with delight. Our server, Emmalee, promptly greeted us with enthusiasm. We gave her our drink order and she returned promptly. I’ve had many meals and this is by far one of the best ones that I’ve had lately. Combine service with good food and you know the combination. Tomato pie? Delicious. I had the chicken scallopini and it was wonderful. My friend had the crabcakes and they were equally as good. We were then given caramel laced cheesecake and walnut pie and they were both so good. All this for 30 bucks?! I’ll be going back. Thank you to George for coming to check on us and making sure everything was up to their standards…and Emmalee needs a shout out once again. Thank you. You get an A+ in my book.”

18 Publico

4.3 Superb 658 Reviews

2013 Greene Street, Columbia

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“Lots of local brew options on tap, food came out quick even though they were busy, great service at the bar from Cooper during JerryFest! Grateful Thanks!”

19 Rush's

4.3 Superb 364 Reviews

7450 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

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“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”

20 Anthony's Dairy Bar

4.3 Superb 157 Reviews

2200 Two Notch Road, Columbia

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“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”

21 Schooners Bar & Grill

4.2 Good 158 Reviews

6226 Bush River Road, Columbia

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“Just wanted to thank the owner for looking out for my wife and daughter after their car broke down in the parking lot on Saturday. (Red Kia Soul) He came out to ask if they were ok and even offered them each a shot as the ladies were a little upset. I got to them about 45 minutes later and the girls had ordered a couple of drinks and cheese curds, which they said were great! We got the car to Midas in Lexington and will see what the verdict is on the car. Again, thank you to the owner for looking out for my family!”

22 The Polliwogs

4.2 Good 283 Reviews

1025 Woodleys Way, Columbia

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“great food,cold beer ,friendly staff and well maintained atmosphere 👌”

23 Rush's

4.2 Good 328 Reviews

283 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia

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“Talisha made sure everything was perfect for us! We are from VA Beach, visiting family and they took us to Rush's and it was DELISH!!! Thank you for making my family's first time visiting delicious and hospitable! Talisha came by our table to make sure our orders were perfect and to our liking. Next time we are in town, We'd love to stop in again!”

24 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

4.2 Good 415 Reviews

4623 Forest Drive Ste 4, Columbia

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“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!”

25 Honeycomb Café

3.8 Good 39 Reviews

1215 Blossom Street, Columbia

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“One of my kids is going to USC Honors College and this restaurant is on the first floor. The grill isn't bad. Burgers and such. When we went school was just starting back and not everything was available yet. My wife got some pork with mango chutney sauce and loved it. My daughter said that if she lived in that dorm she would never leave the building. LOL You do not have to be a student to eat there. I think lunch was $15 or so. A little expensive for lunch. But it's a very convenient lunch if you are near and hungry. My biggest complaint is that the hours are very limited for a college dining hall. Close early on Fridays and not open on Sat-Sun I believe. Depends on what part of the school year it is. Check for sure before you go.”

26 Canton

3.7 Good 51 Reviews

6420 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

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“Wednesday night ...dj Low goes hard...love it..Am from Louisiana and he plays all of our music...thanks”

27 Tin Roof

4.1 Good 281 Reviews

1022 Senate Street, Columbia

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“Great entertainment top notch.. and friendly environment. See ya next time”

28 The Grand on Main

3.8 Good 589 Reviews

1621 Main St, Columbia

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“I had the pleasure of being served by Anita during my visit, and she truly made my experience exceptional. From the moment I was greeted, Anita's great attitude and warmth stood out. She was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering helpful recommendations and answering all my questions with ease. Throughout my meal, she was attentive and always available to assist with anything I needed. Her professionalism and helpfulness really made the dining experience memorable. Anita is a true asset to the team, and I look forward to returning!”

29 Room Service Bistro

3.8 Good 148 Reviews

7205 Two Notch Road, Columbia

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“Today was my first time going, but it definitely won't be my last. This is not your typical restaurant, so expect that.... but great vibes.. great music.. good food.. love the Mimosas... Go try it out‼️”

30 BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0 Good 560 Reviews

148 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia

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“We visited BJ’s for the very first time September 2026, and it did not disappoint. My daughter chose BJ’s for her birthday dinner because of the Pizookies (cookie-cake thingy, topped with ice cream). We ordered the dessert trio to sample different flavors, and we enjoyed them all. The menu is huge with a large selection of appetizers and entrees. The drink menu featured beer, cider, signature cocktails and even mocktails. I recommend the Sparkling Sangria! Oh, and the service, top tier! Tiffany R. gave us the history of the franchise and restaurant, she guided us through the large menu, and was super patient and attentive. Great customer service from start to finish. We will definitely visit this location again the next time we’re in Columbia.”

31 Rush's

3.8 Good 276 Reviews

10016 Two Notch Road, Columbia

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“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”

32 Nicks Gyros and Phillys

3.6 Good 242 Reviews

1931 Broad River Road, Columbia

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