Restaurants in West Columbia

“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!”

“1st time trying this great tasting establishment. I’m a BBQ fan, everywhere we travel I try and find the local go to spot, this one did not disappoint. The Brisket was amazing, the sides were all great as well. Portions were very filling, staff was super friendly.”

“Wonderful service! Ashley, you were a wonderful waitress! The food and drinks..yum!! Chef's kiss! 5 Stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“This place was awesome, loved the beer and food- that steak box was 🔥 . The staff were SO accommodating, bar staff, waitress, and managers. We came in w a large group w lots of kids and no notice- and they went above and beyond to make the perfect space for us and a way to see our game. The waitresses were quick and helpful. The FOOD… whatever pastry is at the bar get it! It will not disappoint! Steak box was a pizza a box full of fries and steak smothered in sauce and magic.. 😮‍💨 Go savage for a great time.”

“Definitely will come back again”

“Now this room is amazing! I smelled the cleanliness upon opening my room door. The bathroom was cleaned with bleach and smelled freshly done. The bedding was clean and very neat. This will definitely be my go to hotel from now on. Staff very friendly and accommodating. I have 2 service dogs and they even felt relaxed and not stressed for being out of there environment. This is what a hotel looks like with great staff and knowledge of what needs to be done. Modern clean furniture. Even the carpet in the hallways are clean without stains and smell. 🥰”

“11 of us came to town for an LSU game. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like regulars. I cannot say enough about the staff. Meagan, Brianna, and Jayson were amazing. We visited several times during our stay. If we ever come back to town, we will make Calloway’s a must. And, the food was amazing! Don’t miss the wings!!”

“Late dinner for family. Staff was very polite during order even helped me pick what to get. Will be returning soon.”

“I have been to a lot of dining establishments and fine dining and was extremely impressed!!! The management and food were on par I say this with full conviction that is the best movie Tuesdays ever ate at. Because of Connecticut has a passion for building a relaxing environment and it is evident with the culture he's built with the employees. Watch out Ruby Tuesday's because that manager is a gem and he needs to be promoted at the first available opportunity. As a person that recruits people for a living I can definitely tell you that there's something special about this location and manager that manages this location. Salmon was cooked to perfection beautiful crust , nice consistency with the glaze and perfectly cooked in the middle.”

“super nice lady's. very welcoming. my new favorite drink place for sure!”

“Quality. Local. & Friendly”

“Great Coffee, Great Tea, Great Hot Chocolate . A Hidden Gem. Awesome!”

“Best ice-cream shop in West Columbia! Amber is the true definition of southern hospitality!!”

“The Morning we had Brunch at Rutiz it was Amazing. Our Waitress was Michell. We Had a group of 8.Michell accommodated us with lots of energy and Laughter And Great Service.We were Treated like we were in the White House. Thanks Again Michell Job we’ll Done.Can’t wait to come again.”

“My *favorite Grouchos’s location🥇! *I like them all but this one is my fave
Isaac (sp?) is so warm and welcoming and provides EXEMPLARY customer service. Food is delicious and was prepared perfectly as ordered.
If you haven’t visited yet put this specific location on your “Must Try” list 🙌😜”

“Fast, good, wholesome family experience!”

“Looked up country food restaurants and found Momma Henry’s. The food and service were great.The waitress was as sweet as can be. I had the hamburger steak with two sides and it was cooked to perfection! I would definitely a🤔recommend you to eat here. You won’t regret it! I will definitely be back! ❤️”

“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”

“The flavors here are superb, and our server was very nice and informative about the menu. I really recommend you try them at least once, I'm very glad I did.
I had the burrito with lengua, my wife had chicken quesadillas. The trio dip sampler is fun and delicious”

“It was my first time trying food from this restaurant yesterday, and I was impressed! My mom brought me a Philly Cheesesteak and fries yesterday and everything was delicious. The Philly steak was perfectly seasoned and the fries had great flavor as well. I will definitely order from here again.”

“Best cold brew in town!!❤️”

“I sampled some of their Cinnamon loaf at a family member’s house over Christmas holidays, YUM!! So today we took a Sunday afternoon drive to find them. Not only did I snag a full Cinnamon loaf for us, we tried a new offering, personal sized Napoleon! It was the perfect sweet snack for the 2 of us on our afternoon adventures. We look forward to swinging by on future Sunday afternoons to try other goodies!!”

“Very nice local place for home cooked meals . Sandwiches are great any of them. Prices are good . For what you get and in a sit down atmosphere go here and forget about the fast food geeks 🤓”

“Fun place! Great beer! A good time!”

“yummy shaved ice and fruit trays with chamoy and tajin”

“My family and I visited this restaurant on our travels through the area, and we are so happy we did! The food was absolutely delicious!! We tried the chicken quesadilla, barbacoa torta, beef soup, and a variety of tacos. Everything was amazing. My son loved the soup so much that he drank every drop of the broth. Absolutely recommend this restaurant.”

“What! As a patron way back in the Food Lion strip mall days, this was hands down the best buffet in town, & sad when they closed. I watched when they broke ground on this new location. I couldn't be the first to enjoy since now I have an autistic child of habit, new isn't easy for us. Using my Super Mama powers, we went for lunch on his birthday in January. I do not have enough room on here to describe the ambiance, cleanliness, kindness, etc... Lucas & I will NOT EVER eat out anywhere else, not even fast food joints kids are attracted to. You get your own hibachi chef, sushi buffet with chef, "traditional" American foods, full salad bar, bars full of Chinese & Chinese-American foods, soups, desserts, superior service, a really undescribable without experiencing for yourself just daily lunch. So much deliciousness to even attempt to enjoy in a 2-hour visit for the price of chicken nuggets, fries, drink, & shake at fast food joints! If the lunch is mind (gut) blowing, supper must be out of this world! Soon. I have to judge many places by staff because of my son, who not only rolled out the red carpet for him/us, but innumerable amounts of other-abled folks, which is important to me. I have traveled & eaten at many places. I now have built-in ADA EYE. My eyes have never, ever, laid eyes on wait staff, or owners, who help a blind person or someone in a wheelchair get tabled and then helped with food selections, plating, and seated to enjoy. Care, respect, not enough words for this either. I have heard the owners waited 15+ years, raising $1,000,000 to create a dream for themselves and their patrons. Where in Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Charlotte, Augusta, Greenville, Charleston, Atlanta, and so on, can you get the same? Send me a Gmail & we will talk! Prove me wrong, I will buy your supper & eat a plate of octupi!”

“Fantastic flavor! Great combination of spices & flavors. This pizza is special!”

“First time trying the food. The chicken taco was authentic and flavorful. They had additional meat options to choose from and other menu options and dessert items. Will definitely be back to try other options.”

“Its a small, quaint little artsy type of Cafe with interesting art hanging on the walls and pretty funny/cute signs near the coffee area. I got the breakfast burrito and really enjoyed it. Its not over priced on most of the items on the menu and could easily be a nice get together type of place.”

“First let me just say I am extremely picky when it comes to food so much so that I rarely try new places because I worry I will spend the money and not like it. So today I wanted a good burger and fries and decided to give this place a try since its close to my daughter's house. Jennifer was extremely friendly when I was telling her what I wanted and how I wanted it and did not seem annoyed by my request and her and the owner even chit chatted with me while Jacob (the cook that was there) was making my food. It was quick, made correctly and tasted awesome. The only issue I had was the fries were slightly crisper than I like but they were still awesome. I will definitely be back and now have a new favorite burger spot for when I am at my daughter's house. I will definitely recommend to others who ask if I know of a good burger spot. Thank you guys for being patient with me.”

“We have searched for an authentic Mexican restaurant for several years. Agave Azul does not disappoint. Excellent customer service and delicious food. We are now regular customers and my 8 year old says he wants to see his "family". Keep up amazing work y'all do for every customer. FIVE stars for sure!!! 🫶🏼”

“We love the food and service at this restaurant. The portions, flavors and service is amazing.”

“After years of hearing and knowing about this restaurant, we finally went! And oh!!! How much we enjoyed!! The atmosphere is so charming and warm! Our server Amiah was so friendly! Appetizer came or quick (Sampler with pita, mozzarella sticks and eggplant fries) That is such a plus for us as so many places either forget to put in our it comes with your meal! Delicious! We got the medium sized pizza, fresh and so good! The tiramisu was probably the best I've ever had! Thank you for the best dinner! We will be back!!! Food: 5/5 | Service:”

“We ate at the restaurant in North, SC. The service was excellent and the food we ordered was tasty. We really enjoyed the hospitable staff and our waitress. (very accommodating) The salsa bar, bean queso and chips are amazing. We will definitely be back!”

“Jan is an excellent instructor! The class was fun and we, (my fiance' and I) learned so much. I highly recommend the buttercream decorating class to anyone that wants to make beautiful cakes.”

“What a great restaurant! The staff was welcoming and super friendly. The bread came out and came with this absolutely incredible butter! The food was so beautiful and absolutely delicious! The specials were innovative and exciting to try! Will definitely bringing my family back!”

“We love this place. It's my favorite lunch place with my husband. Great food & people. ❤️From the Happy People couple 😁”

“The “FRIED CATFISH” SPECIAL was absolutely DELICIOUS and the portion serving was awesome…two large filets..Should b on the menu permanently!!”

“Tried this place on a whim. Glad I did. The Singapore noodles were delicious. I asked for mild heat and that is what I got. If you don't like spice, get no heat. It was a good combo of shrimp, pork, and vegetables. The egg drop soup was full of flavor. I suggest you phone your order in a this place was busy.”

“I've tried almost every San Jose around Columbia and this is my go-to everytime.

I've been coming here for close to 10 years. Despite it being 2 blocks from my house, I was reluctant to try it out at first, because of judging it by its appearance. The parking lot is hard to navigate and the building is smaller than other locations.

I definitely regret not coming here sooner. They always have speedy service and staff are very friendly. The owner likes to make rounds checking on diners and is just a cool guy. The portions are large and fairly priced. And I've found the sweet tea, queso and chips taste way better than other San Jose's. You may have to wait a while for a table at peak hours but even during a rush, the food comes out super quick.

Thanks for the consistently stellar service all these years!”

“We stopped at the main restaurant for a meal years ago on our way to or from Florida and fell in love with the Barbecue sauce. Have stopped in when the time is right for a meal. Have the sauce delivered now.”

“casi 20 años en usa y por fin encontré un restaurante que me hiciera sentir que realmente estoy comiendo comida Hondureña, 20 de 10 🙌”

“Asked for pastichio, not available, next asked for mousakka, not available, asked for rice pudding, not available. Did get spanakopita and Greek salad each were good, but wanted the other Greek goodies on the menu Oh well Vey disappointed in the Greek salad with little feta and no onions yet loads of lettuce. Never again thanks but no thanks”

“Great food and service. Very clean!”

“Tried this place out the other day and was very pleased. I got 4 tacos all different meats (Chorizo, Beef, Pollo, and Pastor.) and they were all really good and super flavorful. The portion sizes are really good and the meat is pretty high quality stuff. I can't really give it a high rating in terms of atmosphere as it is just a food truck, and my service was alright. All in all probably my favorite taco truck I've had in the Midlands so far.”

“The menu at Golden Chopsticks has so many options, but my favorite has always been the spring rolls with fish sauce.”

“We love Mai Thai. We have been going there for years. Everything is fresh. One of the best restaurants in the area. The wait staff ROCK!!!!”

“Mary and Angelo kill it with the food and service after salsa nights. Calm atmosphere too! Love it!”

“If you want the best hash in SC and don't want to hang out with me, come here! 18 bucks will get you a chopped BBQ plate with rice and hash and two other sides plus your choice of sauce.
Well worth the drive and time - great food, good service, be prepared to wait a second for your food.”

“One of my favorites...always great”

“Excelente comida y servicio muy agradable. ¡Sopes exquisitos! Excellent food and happily pleasant service. Exquisite sopes!”

“Excelente buen servicio y la comida 🍽 es muy buena . Gracias 🙏 por su servicio”

“New Brookland Tavern hosts great shows with all sorts of local bands. I've been twice and enjoyed both. It felt safe and the crowd that comes is a very nice bunch.”

“Been in the West Columbia for over 10 years this is my first time trying this place and I must say I’m very impressed my family loved everything we tried. All the food was fresh and tasted delicious.”

“Food and service was great! The bartender was very friendly and welcoming going above and beyond to help the customers.”

“Viv was amazing! Tipped greatly for great service!”

“We had a baby shower this past weekend and I just want to say it was the best experience! The girls took excellent care of us and our food was amazing! I am so pleased and so happy!”

“Absolutely amazing! The minute you walk in you are met with the most amazing smell ever. All of the baked goods are clearly handmade with love and taste amazing! The service is excellent. Honestly? One of the best bakeries I've ever had the pleasure of going to. I think it is absolutely underrated and should be a stop for anyone who loves baked goods!”

“I’ve never felt the need to rate a fast food spot before but this Subway location is so well run by the friendliest staff. I actually look forward to going there.”

“Love ❤❤❤❤ and of course the food”

“This place has a restaurant called Don Julio's!! It is real authentic Mexican and they have the best street tacos I've ever had. It really has the Mexico look from the outside!!”

“Excellent food and outstanding customer service. Lovely atmosphere. Best place I have been out to eat in so so long. I say the customer service was outstanding bc the ladies were nice talkative helpful and went above and beyond to help with the condiments I asked for and drinks. Even shook salt out the Shaker for me into a small cup for us to have salt with our take out. Thank yall for s great experience.”

“Stopped for a quick bite to eat! 10/10! Highly recommend if you are around Columbia!”

“D’s has moved around a couple times in the past but this location has finally figured it out. The food is as good as ever and the atmosphere and service is fantastic”

“My husband and I love to eat at the Luzard Thicket. My daughter and I were in Columbia for the Walk for Peace and stopped in for lunch. She had not been before and let me tell you she cleaned her plate.”

“10/10 experience! The staff was very friendly and prompt. The food was delicious, highly recommend the burrito calliente! The salsa was the best I’ve ever had and I couldn’t stop eating it. Definitely one of our favorite spots now!”

“Yesterday was my first time coming here, & I definitely had an excellent time. I love the cute & quaint vibes, the baristas were super friendly, and the location is perfect! I recommend the strawberry Nutella iced espresso & cherry Danish. 😊 I will most definitely be returning soon!”

“definitely worth stopping in”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“This is by far the best gorditas ever you have got to try. Mrs. Has a golden hand to cook all authentic Mexican food no imitations.. The Real Thing !!!!! Sabrosa Comida mi Favorito Lugar…”

“❤️❤️❤️❤️love this place !!!!!”

“It's a food "truck" but it's my favorite place to eat at work. Service can be very slow. Not cheap but a good value. I've been recommending it to several coworkers and associates in the area. There's a small covered area you can eat but I think it's best enjoyed back at my desk”

“I went to try their quesabirrias and they were amazing!!, they were so tasty i definitely recommend the food came out fast too!. And their sauces were a chefs kiss. in all it’s 10/10 i would recommend going best tacos in south carolina!!”

“Everything is fresh and inviting”

“So it was all by chance that I had dinner here at Cunningham’s which is a all in one stop now! I got the 12 count hot wings and ranch Buffalo Turkey wing!! Okay so I’m a good critic and this was a 10/10. All the way Around! Customer service to the quality of food! Highly recommended ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (yes thats 6/5) ❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾”

“Nice little place to hangout”

“I like their food. Always hot and fresh, but I have noticed the entrees have gotten smaller, but the price increased.”

“This place is not Jaks. It was renamed. This location is closed and has been closed for years since the police raided it. The town of Pine Ridge (police and citizens) do not want a business operating like this one was in their town.”

“Very professional and affordable..We had Ms. Tina do our beautiful 2 tier wedding cake in March 2017. It came out amazing and it tasted great. She can do alot of variety of cakes. Definitely recommend to everyone for wedding cakes and more. We will be returning customers for other occasions.❤❤”

“Absolutely delicious! Fast & friendly service!”

“absolutely great food and friendly customer service I highly recommend this waffle house for breakfast ,lunch & dinner👍”

“Good taste delicious drink”

“Cleanest Waffle House I have EVER been in. KUDOS!!!!!!!!”

“Hite’s Bar-B-Que is a true Columbia staple and one of those classic spots that’s been around for a reason. It’s not trying to be fancy or trendy. It’s just straightforward, no frills BBQ that hits the spot when you want something familiar and satisfying.

The food is solid, the portions are good, and it’s the kind of place you can count on for a dependable meal. It feels like a local institution and it’s the type of restaurant that adds character to a city.

I’m giving it five stars because it does exactly what it’s supposed to do and it does it consistently. If you want a classic Columbia BBQ experience, Hite’s is absolutely worth a visit.”

“Visited today, 5:55pm, Walked in the door, two girls working, neither greeted me, said hello or anything. After I decided what I wanted, one of them finally asked what I wanted. Ordered my sandwich and said that I would be getting chips and a drink. She told me that they didn't have fountain drinks only bottles. I asked if I could just get 2 chips and no drinks as I don't care for Pepsi products, "Nope, I'll have to charge you for extra chips".....okay, I'll just get the drink. "Your total is $13.01".....Sorry, I don't have a penny....no problem, $1.99 changed returned. Then, no, "Thank You", no, "Have a nice evening, have a good night, come back to see, hope you enjoy"......the sandwich was outstanding, and the service was great....the personalities, sucked. It was my 1st visit, I'll give it another shot, but if the same 2 girls are in there........nope, I'll go to Steve's, Sub Station or Grouchos.........”

“Good food and smoothies. Fast service. Download the app and order ahead”

“This place is bussin, unreal authentic Mexican food. Service is friendly, food is great, portions generous, price crazy cheap. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you’re feeling Mexican food because they are our go to over many other places we have tried in the area.”

“I stopped by around 8pm today and was treated very friendly and received service pretty quickly. I ordered a carne asada quesadilla and carne asada taco with a drink. Everything was delicious and brought me back to the nostalgia of living in Arizona and authentic Mexican food. There is a small language barrier but regardless, I tried speaking my best Spanish to bridge that gap although you can still order in English. I only realized after that maybe I should have come in a little bit earlier due to a sign posted on the door I think they are currently open until 7:30pm on weekdays and 8:00pm on weekends. I only wish I could communicate better how much I appreciate the staff taking the time to take care of me even though I think they were supposed to be closed at the time. Thank you for the excellent food and good customer service.”

“cool lil spot, good food, drinks and pool tables are cheap...go see phil”

“best bar in town to see quality local music”

“10-14-25 at 1:15pm. Wonderful customer service, fresh food and speedy service. My experience was very pleasant so much so that I came back around 8:15pm and my experience was identical. Speedy service, fresh food, customer service was excellent. I traveled all the way from two notch just for the experience. Best location!!! Thank you”

“The food is amazing they make the best steak Philly shoutout to them Mexican chiefs ( sorry if ur not Mexican ) but they cook amazing and I also like the lady she is really nice and always provides me the things I want , I also like that it’s next to my favorite vape shop ( Knox smoke n vape ) and my home but I wish you guys would stay open a lil longer because your food is amazing !! 10000000/10”

“I just love the place, go to any firehouse sub you want be let down.”

“the food is amazing, great atmosphere.❤️❤️”

“Alexis g was so nice and my daughter enjoyed his high spirits and they share the same name she loved her experiences”

“love arby's, no customer / friendly service at all...drive thru when you pull up..she tells you the price and that was it, get home no sauce for the French dip, no arby sauce, no horsey sauce...”

“Miss Linda was on top of her gane. All the staff was super friendly and the meal was fresh and delicious. Enjoyed it.”

“I needed 50 gift cards and Carrie and Darius were more than happy to help me. 0ther restaurants complained that they didn't have time to mess with that kind of an order. Carrie and Darius had a great attitude and jumped right on it cheerfully. Great job guys!”

“It's waffle house, always great, for the most part, it always has been, most things here are extra greasy, but very tasty, everybody loves the waffle house, for late nights out, or anytime!!!!”

“i have never had an issue before. they messed my drink up and stopped me before i even noticed it and asked someone to move when i reported them on the handicapped lines. the service is spectacular, the environment is wonderful. its clean and overall their attitudes are welcoming. 100/10 i recommend this location”

“Good!!🤩💖💜🧇🧆🥓☕☕🧆🥓🧇🍅🍳🧇🥓🥓🧆☕☕☕”

“This location is my favorite place to go several times a week, for breakfast. Even though there are 2 locations much closer to home, I always stop here. always great to see first thing in the morning, and they always make sure my order is correct. Good management is an indicator of how well they're run. Sometimes strict, but when you have a busy drive thru,you've got to guide. Overall though, it's always a great start to my morning after a long nights work. Kudos to all Employees and management!”

“Everything was AMAZING. The whole experience.”

“Nice little Caesars but I visited the tropical Cafe next to it service was terrible. Paid for a mango smoothie, they took care of all the clients and never gave me my mango smoothie. Just left that stupid tropical smoothie cafe, terrible workers.”

“The Google said I visited East Bay yesterday, but actually I left there about 3:30 pm & I'm reviewing it now @ 7:20 pm the same day. Oh well.
The Chicken Charleston was fabulous! The blonde woman who took the order was patient and kind. The woman that got my lid on my cup was oh so pleasant. Being 62, I have trouble with a lot of easy jobs in my youth, and she was friendly with a warm smile. Plenty of seats. The prices were comparable to other deli places ( Jimmy John, Subway, etc) but a whole lot better atmosphere with seating, air conditioning comfort, TV's, and salad bar. I want to go back more often. I didn't spend anything, my friend treated me for my birthday.”

“The atmosphere was great everyone greeted me and welcomed me in. The custard amd food was made to order and my children were able to color whitney did great with helping me sign up through the app. We had a great experience we will certainly be back..”