50 Best American Restaurants near Irmo

“Amazing views! Kyliegh was absolutely amazing!!!“

“as a pregnant gal who’s main craving is hot dogs - I’m so glad you exist!! ate here for the first time and this is now gonna be my #1 lunch/craving spot. the chili is top tier, and customer service is probably the friendliest I’ve ever received“

“What an amazing place! The pork chop was perfectly cooked and could be cut with a fork. Had an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan while hanging out listening to the live music.
As a whiskey nerd, I really appreciated their bar and they made sure my cocktails exceeded my expectations.“

“This ain't no Pepperidge Farm commercial, but I remember Sunday supper at the cafe in the town where my Momma was born and raised in the Carolina pines. I done gone to Texas nigh bout 40 years ago.

tldr; flounder, chicken fried steak, banana pudding, collards.

Eating at the Lizard's Thicket tonight brought back all the memories. Kimmie was sweeter than the tea, which coincidentally was the best I've had in years. The fried flounder was so good and crisp and crunchy, I skipped the knife and fork. THEY HAVE REAL COLLARDS!! The black eyed peas were perfect.

Momma hasn't been eating as much but she cleared the plate of chicken fried steak and rice and gravy. Y'all ... the white pepper gravy was not from a mix. Cornbread was just right and not sweet. The tea, by the way, was so good. It tasted different from what I'm used to in Texas - stronger, but not dark or bitter.

The staff were wonderful. Learned a little about the history and the family that started it, so be sure to ask about the decorative plates. There's a family story in those decorations. Everyone was so nice and helpful; it really was a family atmosphere.

I'll have to update this once I eat the blackberry cobbler. Was too full to eat it there. Mom also got a banana pudding to go.

(Update: the blackberry cobbler was great, but the banana pudding was awesome! We went back several times and tried different desserts... but I would recommend the banana pudding over everything else. The pecan pie was great too but I'll miss the 'naner pudding the most.)

We will be back and will make this a regular stop on our trip to Columbia.

It's not a happy trip for us, as we're making some difficult decisions, but thanks to Kimmie and Lizard's Thicket, Momma and I shared memories of home and remembered what real Southern cooking should be.

Thanks for making this a better trip for all of us. ?

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp and marked curbs; easy for my Mom to navigate with a walker.“

“Great food! I had the Louisiana Shrimp this time“

“Best food around! We go every Tuesday and it never disappoints. If you have trouble deciding just tell them to surprise you. It’s all great.“

“Passing through town and had to check this place out especially for the new pinball machine “Jaws”. The BLT I had with their in house made bread was fantastic along with a wonderful beer selection. They also have many craft can beers for purchase, wish I had taken the time to check them out. Looking forward to sporting my t-shirt I purchased.“

“Good food anytime. I would suggest the burger and the cheesesteak.“

“A friend and I have regular dinner dates at Terra and we always have a great time! Tonight we had the shishito peppers, Chinese pork belly, snapper and the braised lamb pappardelle followed by the olive oil cake with sweet cream eggplant ice cream. We both agreed it was one of our top meals over the past several years at Terra and cannot wait until our next date! Quality, consistency and service are always top notch, and the one time we tried another restaurant for our date night we totally regretted it and went right back to Terra for our next meetup. Thank you Terra for being so reliable and delivering some of the best bites in the area, you are our gem!“

“Great food and great service. We had the fish and cheeseburger and both was excellent. oh ya my husband also had the lemon cake and it was delicious. We are from Oklahoma on our way too Myrtle beach and will have to stop on our way home.“

“found by accident. my family and I have eaten 3 times this month.“

“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.!!!!👍“

“Very good staff ..vibe was great..food grade A..Drink grade A...Prices very reasonable!!! perfect place with great atmosphere!!!“

“Pimento Cheeseburger tasted delicious as always. French fries cooked to perfection.“

“Perfect!“

“We had brunch here yesterday at 10:00. There was already a line out the door when they opened. The service was kind and efficient. My wife enjoyed her breakfast bowl, but my brisket biscuit had more cheese than meat. I had higher expectations.“

“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.“

“Always liked going to Flight deck. This time ordered cordon Bleu and was disappointed. It was four cut up pieces and looked like it was deep fried and for to long..did not enjoy it at all have gotten it there before and enjoyed it. Got a piece of raspberry lemon cheesecake..more cake than cheese will try different choices next time“

“I am so glad I got to stop by and grab some food. I got the #4 Jerk Chicken sandwich. I would post a picture but once I took a bite, I couldn't put it down. Hands down the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Would love to grab 2 of your shirts in purple, XL and a Medium. Hope to see you again soon. Thank you for the great food and most important of all, the friendly service. Highly recommended. Would give 10 stars if I could.“

“This has been an amazing treat for us when we come to Lexington once a month now! Food is out of this world great and the owner is fantastic!“

“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.!!!!👍“

“Hands down this place is AMAZING!!!! We got the Zesto Burger and fries, chicken tenders and onion rings. First, that burger 🤌🏼 The onion rings were a perfect mix of onion and batter. Second, the tenders… I would eat them all the time!!!!! I feel sorry for the place across the street, that also serves chicken (no match, EVER). I hope others enjoy this meal as much as we did!“

“I think this was the best service I’ve had in a restaurant in a while! Chris our waiter was fantastic, quick, kept our drinks full, and so great with the kids. The hostess was prompt and sat us right away with a warm welcome and gave our girls the best attention- which they loved! Food was good and came out quick.“

“I like the sandwiches have fresh bread and are warm. The Cuban sandwich is good, I suggest to request the Dijon mustard for that cuban sub -if you like horseradish, but if there is the possibility to get a Virginia mustard will be perfect.I don't have pictures, I was hungry...“

“They have the best burgers ever because they’ve fresh and not greasy. The burgers are also a favorable size. Their fries are by far the best and have vinegar!!! They also have sweet and low for condiments! I always go out of there very happy!!!“

“A variety of choices at every meal. Pleasant cooks, staff and kitchen/dining room manager. Willing to meet special dietary needs. Catering and bag lunch options for other facility venues on campus. Fresh, well stocked Salad bars and fresh sandwich topping/condiment bar. Creative entree offerings such as Gyros, Croissant French Toast, Breakfast Pizza. Great fresh inventory. Side private dining/presentation rooms. As CIU opened its doors to our leadership conference the Cafeteria Service laid out a spread with a smile.

Wheelchair accessibility: Modern college campus cafeteria with amenities and wide open dining facilities. Willing staff and accommodating tables for those using wheelchairs“

“Chef Tom catered a Christmas dinner for our boat club this past weekend. A lot of great menu choices. I went with the bourbon marinated steak tips, twice baked potatoes & the grilled veggies. Many compliments on the potatoes, the tenderness of the meat & the taste & display of the vegetables. Drop off went smoothly. Jen was very helpful in setting up the dishes & answering all my questions. Would highly recommend!!“

“All the food is good! Wings are great!! Nice owner employees Local landmark!!“

“Hi" everyone my name is Anthony my dinner order was completely wrong i brought it to Mr Tony's attention and he took action immediately by re-making me a new dinner order hot & fresh. Thank you sir. And a special thank you to miss page for being so nice and patient threw drive-thru so if you have family and friends and you're wanting a Good southern home cooked meal the Liz is where you want to be.“

“Professional environment Fast and polite bartenders Good food Good music A+ 💯“

“Nick in Lexington SC took care of my daughter & i this morning. he provided the best service i have had in a very long time. The fact that he had many tables to attend to made his attention all that much more impressive & appreciated. TY Nick!“

“Food and service was awesome. As a fellow person of the service industry i would also like to comment that people don't understand how hard it is to please a customer and our waitress Ali went above and beyond to make sure we were takin care of. Very pleased and satisfied would come back anytime.“

“My husband and I ate here while in Columbia for the day, food was good, no complaints, I got a hamburger plate and my husband got a meat & 3, not alot of people but it was around 11am so a little early for lunch, the workers were very friendly, building was older but it was clean. I would definitely eat there again“

“While on vacation in Columbia, South Carolina, my wife and I had a wonderful date night and we enjoyed the the food, atmosphere and service. The music made the feelings of the food that touched our hearts. I can't wait until I visit Chayz Lounge again.“

“The Mother's Day Buffet at the Doubletree is terrific. This was our 2nd year in a row and we weren't disappointed. They provide such a wide variety of food choices and everything is cooked to perfection. The staff is so friendly and professional, and the decor even includes an ice sculpture with a gorgeous flower arrangement. It is really a full dining experience and the desserts are not to be missed, we will return again.“

“Southern down home cooking with a good helping of hospitality on the side.

I live in Chicago but I am from SC. Every time that I am in town I HAVE TO visit Lizards Thicket. It's the best fast southern food out there. My entire family is a fan. We love it.

Rec: Catfish with cheese grits.“

“My husband and I ate at Higher Ground for the first time Monday. We had the fried mushrooms for an appetizer and I had the pimento cheeseburger and he had the bacon double cheeseburger and seasoned fries. The food was amazing and delicious. The waitress was attentive had a sweet personality and gave great suggestions on what to order. It was a very cool temperature inside to eat on a hot day! I highly reccomend this place! Very clean inside! We will be back!“

“First time ordering and their chicken salad is so fresh and delicious! Got it on toasted rye with lettuce and tomato and added provolone. 👌 it did not come with a pickle which would have been nice. I also tried the potato salad, it was good but just not my favorite.
Will definitely be ordering 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.!!!!👍“

“Cannot say enough about this home away from home restaurant. The servers are the friendliest! They take their time with each patron, but are observent and quick with refills.
Meatloaf on Wed. Great!
Liver and onions on Thurs. Great!!
My favorite location is Florence, but i just moved to Columbia.“

“Amazing People & Services. Had A Blast.“

“Had the best dinner ribs dry rub were absolutely delicious. 8 oz Sirlion done correctly and tender. Server was this young lady Jade C. She was spot on. Prompt friendly, knowledgeable of the menu . My friend and I were two needy customers wanting extra sides and to go orders. Lots of extras for just two people. She went out of her way to accommodate everything we needed and asked for. Thanks to her for making our dinner fun and enjoyable. Girls weekend getaway 11/15/24“

“I've dealt with Mission BBQ in Columbia a few times now. Every time they exceed my expectations. Deseray and Cayce both gave exceptional service and the food was amazing. Highly recommend for a quick bite to eat or to cater a work event!“

“We visited Crackerbarrel on Bush River Road yesterday in the evening. It was a great experience and we were very happy and pleased with the service there. Curtis was our server and he was exceptional.“

“This Ruby Tuesday West Columbia location is one of my favorite restaurants to go to and eat from. During my mommy lifetime we would go to.I know that most restaurants are feeling the Crunch in Customer Service. Not having enough people to accommodate the load at most restaurants. Let’s not forget to Tip. It’s needed for their survival to make it in this world.“

“My husband and I made a stop at Keg Cowboy on Saturday. It was our first time there. Sat at the bar, Charlie with a big smile introduced himself. My husband had a tasty cider beer. We shared the beef panini, which was was incredible. Keg was exactly the type of place we have been looking for. Thanks Kelsey for the recommendation ?“

“hell i dont know when to go there as they cannot be depended on to be open, as i guess they could 10 times the size if you would know when they will be open“

“Great food, great atmosphere. Like an old time diner. Delicious food. Always enjoy going there.“

“I always order something different and it is always excellent!“

“went to this place tuesday afternoon after finding out about it on a site called only in your state. the place was busy but only had a short wait for a table & this was around lunch time. the entire staff was absolutely amazing as was the food that we ordered. waitress checked back in with us several times as well as the manager. its overall a fantastic place i will be going back as well as recommending it to everyone i know.“