17 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Irmo

“Girls night was a blast! We enjoyed amazing cocktails from the pear spritz, strawberry lemon drop martini and their peach Palmer! We would highly recommend the meatloaf and pizza, they were our favorites. The views on the lake are absolutely gorgeous and worth dining at sunset. Thanks for the amazing service! We will be back!“

“We are in town for a ball tournament and try to support local. This place was amazing! The service was so genuinely friendly start to finish from every staff member. BEST REUBEN IVE HAD TRULY. I threw some of their onion straws (also delish!) on it and man I’m so full but want another! (Writing this from the table because I had to make sure they got the review they deserve) Thank y’all! It was amazing! My stepdad said his burger was awesome also“

“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.“

“The food and service are relatively good however the drink prices are ridiculous. A tea bag costs 4 cents and they charge $3.50 for a hot tea. A normal price at most places is $2.50 or less. I only get water when I go now.“

“Best Burger I’ve had in years! And the Bun was awesome. Highly recommended this Smasburger“

“We happened upon Tonella’s last December when we were looking for a place to eat after going to Flight Trampoline Park. We had a group of boys so we googled pizza places nearby and it was first on the list. It was so delicious that we decided to try it again for our anniversary. And another home run on our second visit. Cindy, our waitress, was warm and welcoming, the atmosphere was romantic and inviting, bustling but not overwhelming. It proved to be a great family place or date night spot. The food was amazing, just as good as the first time that we came. Try the Gorgonzola chips, they are so yummy! We will definitely be back for a third visit in the near future.“

“Great staff who take pride in great customer service. Fetticuni Alfredo with shrimp off the chain. Best homemade I have tasted. Pizza was fantastic. definitely recommend and I will be back!“

“We chose The Bistro to celebrate our elopement with loved ones, and it was the perfect decision. The atmosphere was intimate and welcoming, the service attentive and kind, and the food absolutely delicious. Every detail, from the pacing of the meal to the thoughtful care we received, made the afternoon truly unforgettable. Thank you for helping us end our special day on such a beautiful note.“

“we had a party on 30 that arrived with a reservation just before 9pm that included 16 teenage soccer players. the staff was incredibly friendly, efficient and had fun with the girls, even getting involved with the birthday singing. It was a fun and chaotic night but they were great to work with“

“This is the only great chinese food near me. I get the pork fried rice , add cabbage and egg. Sooo good and sometimes I get the mongollian beef with a little bit of onion and their wings are also delicious, my favorite is the braised. Not only is the food delicious but they are the friendliest people. They always give the best customer service. I only give 3 stars for atmosphere because though they do have a few tables and chairs. Most customers order to go. Give them a try.“

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

“Went to the drive thru tonight and had the nicest employee take my order. He was friendly and so kind. Yes it took more time than your average drive thru but the food was hot and fresh. Will be back.“

“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.“

“The food was excellent and the margaritas too! The service was on point. In overall, this was a wonderful dining experience!!! Hopefully, we will come back! We are traveling.“

“Hot, fresh, fast and delicious. Dine in or take out. Order online or at the counter. Get your food to go or they deliver it to your table, but not full table service. Plenty of seating indoors or outside. Pepsi fountain machine. Not many gluten free options. Free parking lot shared with other businesses. Can be difficult to find parking during busy times.“

“Love the employees. Very helpful and nice. Food not too bad either🥰“

“We ordered take out tonight and let me just say it was delicious. The portions were large and cooked to perfection. The veggies were fresh and although some people do not like the veggies cut so large, I think they are perfect. Egg rolls were scrumptious and large . We had soup which was still piping hot when arriving home, house fried rice was perfection. Plenty of leftovers. Love, love, love .“