50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Columbia

“Im a vegetarian therefore it’s hard finding places to eat when i don’t feel like cooking . However i think i’ve finally found a regular spot . I first tried them eating off my moms plate and was blown away by the flavor of the okra & creaminess of the mac and cheese . I created my own order of a veggie plate shortly afterwards & thats when I found out it’s a vegan spot !!! EVEN BETTER !!! I ordered the mac / okra & kale salad as the sides for the veggies plate and when i say everything was immaculate !!! The vinaigrette 🤏🏾🤏🏾 . I just created my 2nd order & i had her order for me due to me being highly indecisive . I was stuck between wings and nachos , she chose the nachos & baby this CHILI !!!!!!!! 👌🏾👌🏾 definitely made a great choice !!! Only critique is i would add more toppings like actual nachos should be (lettuce tomato olives jalapeños pico etc) I cant wait to try the wings next !!! definitely my go to spot for when i dont want to cook my own vegetarian meals . I also just signed up for my gym membership . Great combination for my healing journey !! Overall i highly recommend !!! 100/10 !!!! I wish u guys had a sample night to try everything so ik for sure what i want next time . But im pretty sure whatever i chose to order will amaze my tastebuds for sure 👌🏾“

“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.“

“I loved my experience at Tasty as Fit. This was my second visit and the team is always incredible in helping me decide. I’m slowing starting my vegetarian diet and I love how my questions are always answered with enthusiasm and patience. Carli is amazing! She attended to and entertained my 3 year old son while I made my selection. That meant the world to me. Thank you so much Carli and Tasty as Fit team. My salad and cold pressed ginger juice was absolutely delicious.“

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

“Delicious every time and the staff is wonderful!“

“PERFECT LOVED IT“

“Ordered lunch via doordash and everything was truly delicious. I live out in the Irmo area and the food was still warm when it arrived. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care put into preparing the meal.“

“I very rarely give 5 stars do I put 5 stars in any category but Backstreet deserves it! They're staff were very friendly and attentive. Each waitress and was professional and a pleasure to talk to. As a Veteran with PTSD it can be hard going out and finding seat accommodations. They not only found me great seat accommodations but also checked in on my table a little extra which was very appreciated. The food was packed with flavor and the sizes matched the price for me and my group no one seemed unhappy with anything served.

My only gripe was that they left the doors open on a hot day which lead to flies and which I do get since they have a outdoor seating sections but it would have been great to keep the inside cool and the outside hot. Beside this very small gripe this place is a must comeback to when I visit South carolina again!“

“Great food and great service!“

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

“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.“

“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 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.“

“Got a Chiken Biscuit, Chili Cheese Hot Dog, and a Large Sweet Tea.
Food is pretty good and the people there are rather nice.
The prices are rather very affordable as where most would charge your more money for the same things.

Would Highly Recommend trying them out for yourself.

Good Breakfast and Lunch.“

“Our server was polite and professional. The food was excellent. I liked the vegetable linguine. My husband said the shrimp and grits were very good. Portions were a good size also. We don't drink much alcohol, so we liked the variety of non-alcoholic beverages.“

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

“We dined in at JJ Curry and Biryani with my daughters, and we had such a great experience! The Mixed Grill was recommended by the owner himself, and let me tell you, it wasssss greattttt! Everything on the platter was flavorful, juicy, and grilled to perfection. You could taste the authentic spices in every bite. My daughters especially loved the Veg Samosas, crispy, hot, and filled with delicious spiced potatoes and peas. As usual, they were perfect. It’s our favorite every time we visit! We also tried the Garlic Naan and Cheese Naan both were fresh, soft, and went so well with the meal. The staff was super kind. Definitely one of our favorite places for Indian food. Highly recommend the Mixed Grill for meat lovers and don’t skip the samosas! will be back for sure.“

“Had my first visit. The staff was great and the food was incredible. The most fresh and satisfying meal I have had in a while.“

“Salsa had great flavor. everything we ordered was amazing.“

“My husband was taken to this restaurant two weekends ago and now we have to drive to Columbia just for this restaurant because it has ruined him! LOL 🤣 By the way, we are driving over an hour to eat there! See you guys tomorrow! Delicioso! My husband can't wait!!!!! 😋👍❤️ I give this place five stars and I haven't even ate there!!!!“

“By far the BEST Mediterranean food I have ever had. AND, it’s owned and ran by the sweetest, most hardworking family. I couldn’t recommend this restaurant more, I wish I could give it 100 stars!“

“good service n better burgers“

“Excellent variety and taste.“

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

“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!“

“This was the best Indian food I have ever eaten in my life. The building has just been renovated so it is beautiful and clean. The owners were very friendly and treated us like family. I will see you again soon.“

“I love this place. Food is always AMAZING, and the staff are the friendliest people anywhere, every visit. I'm just mad I wasn't introduced to Pitas sooner. ❤️💕“

“Love everything about this restaurant. :)“

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

“Always delicious, I have had everything on the at least once!“

“Amazing People & Services. Had A Blast.“

“Was there for brunch. It was delicious!“

“I ordered 2 Calzones and mozzarella sticks for take out and the person on the phone taking my order was very friendly and easy to talk to! Once I got home I popped them in the oven for a little bit to heat them up and it was fantastic. And the tomato sauce was very good as well. I spent less than $30 for everything before tip. 😋“

“Our favorite place in Columbia for sushi. Great lunch specials, too!“

“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.“

“Always amazing! Excellent dining- atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired �“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“Highly recommend! Beautiful atmosphere and awesome customer service. Our waiter Jed was amazing“

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

“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.“

“A group of us wanted to try the weekend buffet. Excellent food. Great variety and amazing service!“

“This is our favorite place to eat in Columbia! The Damascus Chicken or Lamb is amazing. Everything here is amazing actually. Plus the restaurant is really clean. We love it.“

“We catered goat biryani for my mom’s dua, and I have to say I’m very impressed by Persis’s service and thankful to them! the food was delivered on time, they gave us a great deal, and it was absolutely delicious, everyone loved it, I would highly recommend catering from Persis!“

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

“Good ppl, great food and great customer service“

“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.“

“Cajun seasoning is the BEST! Exceptional service and such a great atmosphere! I highly recommend!“