50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Columbia

“The pizza is out of this world“

“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.“

“We went to celebrate our anniversary. We were greeted with kindness, understanding, and genuine care. Alex was a fantastic server and the other wait staff were very attentive. He knew what to suggest on the menu and provided us with great options. Our steaks were delicious and the sides (baked corn and lobster mac-n-cheese) were so tasty. We left with our bellies full and feeling well taken care of. Such an amazing place to go for date night or a special occasion.“

“I’ve been going to 929 for years! It’s one of the best moderate Korean restaurants in Columbia.“

“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.“

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

“Excellent food and service. Will be back!“

“Fantastic food and service. 10/10 recommend!“

“Shout out too Mrs VICTORIA AND HER AWESOME STAFF !! They always are the best good food and great HOSPITALITY!! You GUYS ROCK !“

“If you’re looking for a place that has delicious vegan options then you should definitely give this place a go!!!! Reizod Vegan Experience holds true to the name!!!“

“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.“

“Was excellent service and alot of food for the price, love it! 😊“

“PERFECT LOVED IT“

“Great food and great service!“

“Dinner was delicious! I am so happy that Columbia can now boast of a good Indian restaurant. We had lamb vindaloo, garlic naan, chicken chukka, chicken samosas. They gave us each a bottle of water. I did not see any wine on the menu. The restaurant was clean but very basic. The tv playing Indian musical movies created a fun atmosphere. We will definitely return.“

“We love the sandwiches, vegan mac and cheese, and, oh my goodness, the cake!!! Best vegan chicken sandwich and cake I have ever had! The batter on the “chicken” is amazing! Every time we go there, I cannot wait to go back! They are so friendly as well and make you feel valued as a customer.“

“I’ve only been twice but I absolutely love this place. Fast and friendly service, clean environment, great energy, amazing workers. If you want the best tacos you’ve ever tasted, this place is where it’s at.“

“Excellent food & friendly service. Walked in last minute for dinner & was able to dine at the bar until a table was open. ❤️“

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

“I have been a customer of this organization from Hunt Club Road to Jackson Blvd, to its current location. The atmosphere is pure Gasthaus, and the food is as authentic as one can obtain in this area.“

“10/10 would recommend this place to everyone! I tried several dishes on their menu while I was visiting Columbia. Their dishes, from the pizza’s to the the desserts, tasted fresh and delicious. The staff were incredibly nice!“

“Amazing People & Services. Had A Blast.“

“Delicious catering today! Everything was piping hot and right on time. First time ordering, will definitely order again.“

“I eat their weekly. Grew up eating Lizards Thicket. Started out at the one that used to be by the airport. I’ve eaten at all of them. They are all good. Love the breakfast. Love the specials. Love the staff. Would recommend anybody that has had a bad Experience. Don’t let that one time experience stop you from enjoying a lot more of good experiences there. Highly recommend them.!!!!👍“

“SO excited for Fair Food at SCB! Got a foot long corn dog, which may have been the best ever, and I am an old " Pronto Pup" gal from way back! Shoe string fries were hot & fresh. Saving my fried apple pie for later, but know it's going to be great, bc it had the blisters all over the crust, as it should. Always good service, too. Fair Food menu continues through 10/19, so don't miss it. They also offer roasted turkey legs, Italian and Polish Sausage sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, elephant ears, funnel cakes and so much more.“

“I have been coming to this place regularly after my first visit. The smashburger with grilled jalapeños is delicious.

Parking: There is always an empty space to park.

Kid-friendliness: Kids eat free on Wednesdays!!!“

“We so enjoyed this establishment both nights we stayed in Cola. We loved the fresh oysters, old bay shrimp and crab legs. Had the pleasure of meeting the one and only Mother Shucker. Such a lovely lady! Can’t wait to share our bottle of cocktail sauce with the bestie on our next oyster night at home. Much love to you all! 🫶 We will be back soon!“

“What a pleasure to go to a restaurant with good food and great staff. Will definitely make this one of our favorites to go to again and again!!!“

“Today I visited this restaurant for the first time along with my family after traveling over an hour just to get to them. We were blown away by the service, the food was fabulous, atmosphere was great and overall experience was wonderful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Food was so good and flavorful! Had great options myself and my mother could both order something and she is a vegetarian. Highly recommend!“

“Server was very friendly and awesome.“

“Our very first family style table was a complete success! Persis delivered an absolutely spectacular feast with flawless precision. The flavors were beyond amazing and the quantity of food exceeded all expectations! The service was phenomenal, the wine was flowing and everyone seemed to have great time! We will definitely hold more events here in the future. To all of our guests, thank you so much for coming and hope to see you again soon! #thetablebycolumbiafoodies“

“So glad we found this gem of a restaurant! Best seafood in Columbia!“

“While in town for a competition, we stopped by to enjoy the beautiful weather on the upper patio. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful conversation with the bartender. The beers were excellent, but keep in mind that the selection on the upper patio is limited. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, be sure to ask about the options available downstairs.“

“Gabby was our waitress and she was fabulous!! So knowledgeable! The food and drinks were great, but she made the experience even better ☺️ Give this girl a raise!!“

“Fast and friendly service; this Denny's is one of the good ones. Anna and Dre got me right, and it didn't take them long to do it. I even forgot my phone in the restaurant, and when I went back for it, Anna had put it up safe for me. Don't hesitate to eat here.“

“This is the best sushi around. I have been going to Inakaya Watanabe for 20 years and it’s always that best.“

“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 ?“

“We’ve tried the tacos de lengua, de tripas, asada, and al pastor and they are so good! We love all the tacos. The consomé is also really tasty and simple. Still need to try other things on the menu, but we’re hooked. They always give you cilantro w onion, some limes, and two delicious but very spicy sauces. We like it too because we can let our toddler run around since there’s music and a tv making noise! It’s perfect. Very kid friendly. Rosie is our favorite cashier, so sweet and attentive.“

“Stopped in while on the road to Florida. Had the bourbon vanilla latte. Outstanding!!!!!“

“We own a craft beer and gastropub. Sat at the bar here and our bartender was Katie. She deserves a BIG shoutout. She was very attentive and her timing was on point. Excellent service. There was also a young man behind the bar, we don't know his name, but he also checked with us several times and was great. Katie is a keeper! If she ever leaves, we would hire her in a minute. 😊“

“We just had the most delicious lunch from here. We snacked on patties (a spinach and a beef) while our lunch of jerk chicken and chicken curry were being boxed up. The patties just made me want more. We devoured the rest of it as soon as we got home. It was delicious. It was fresh. The staff made it fun. We will be back!“

“Friendly service and tasty food! 10/10 would come back!“

“Great service getting my Buddhist bowl and friends shrimp bowl prepared to our liking!!! And SO delicious!“

“Dined here last night for the first time and had a wonderful time and meal. The staff were all very helpful and attentive. The food was delicious. Our party enjoyed both sushi and hot entrees. The eggplant dish was very flavorful and the sushi was fresh and tasty.“

“Went for the first time yesterday really good I wish there was one where I live in Goldsboro, Nc this place I feel would do really good here! But I frequent Columbia a lot and decided to eat here with my mother and I will definitely be back delicious and friendly service and the prices were also good.“

“Excelente servicio, buena comida, Ángela gracias por tus atenciones!“

“In town for a baseball series and found this gem to take my son, who loves sushi. The ambience was great, from the music, to the decor and the waitress dressed in a kimono. She was very attentive and charming. Loved that the meal started off with tea! My husband who is kind of a sushi snob and likes his place, also said it was good, so it must have been. I had shrimp teriyaki and it was very good. When in town again, I would definitely go back. Highly recommend.“

“I’ve been coming to Rush’s for years every time I come into the Columbia area. The food is so good! The burger is always amazing. The milkshake is a nice dessert. But those fries. They are delicious! I normally use ketchup as a habit with most fries I eat. These are the only fries that I feel the ketchup is not needed. To me, that is the sign of a good fry! Keep it up. If I could get a Rush’s in the upstate, I’d be even happier!“

“My favorite restaurant in town. Great consistent flavors, the most friendly helpful staff and large portions. Not to mention every single dish tastes good. Can't go wrong here.“