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”

“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!”

“The place was hopping at 6:30 on a Thursday. The waitstaff was exemplary! As quick as they could, telling us about timing, and great suggestions. And the food! Top. Notch. Salmon, chicken parm, and Italian sausage mains were delectable. The lemoncello, tuxedo, and cheesecake were decadent. Many choices at the bar. Truly a wonderful experience! Thank you!”

“Stayed one night. Room was cleaned. Had dinner at the restaurant and the food was great! My only issue was that the door of my shower would not close shut so i had to put a wascloth a the bottom to keep it closed and the drain in the bathoom sink was barely opened which made the water drained very slowly. Brought this attention to the front desk which he apologized. I also asked if it would be possible to just get a couple of bagels at the restaurants since i didn't want a whole breakfast and without hesitation they accommated me. Great customer service! Thank you! Will definitely come back!”

“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!!”

“Love ❤❤❤❤ and of course the food”

“Amazing food, order was right and was fresh.”

“❤️❤️❤️❤️love this place !!!!!”

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

“Everything was AMAZING. The whole experience.”

“Best wings, chicken ever!”

“One of the best tasting & most unique blends I have ever had. Owner-barista personable and kind.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Place my order on the phone, had a friendly conversation about the difference in the salads because I read the description wrong. The young man was very kind. My salad was ready when I arrived and order was correct 👍🏽”

“Yes still is the best restaurant in West Columbia The good food ice cream everything and good people who works there keep up the good work everyone”

“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”

“Mama Henry’s is just the best! The food is great the service is super friendly and you absolutely made our birthday girl happy with her ice cream!!! Thank you and we’ll be back soon!”

“I usually recommend Canal Coffee, but tonight I went by there to get my regular order of a 20 oz caramel thirty below and 20 ox iced latte. My thirty below was horrible and tasted just like whipped cream and it didn’t even have the right color. My iced latte was first made in the wrong size and when I brought it to the workers attention they corrected the size, but my drink was not right. I had to throw both drink away and it was just a waste of my money and I’m not happy with the service I received tonight.”

“Fun place! Great beer! A good time!”

“The Best Place to Eat. Great Food, Wonderful Staff and Very Good Prices.”

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

“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.”

“The food was great, but staff was absolutely amazing. We will definitely be back. 10/10 would recommend. Great food options and very fast!!”

“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.”

“We tried the pimento cheese chili dog today and it was awesome.”

“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.”

“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!!! 🫶🏼”

“They serve your basic Chinese food staples. They also sale smoothies. Food hot, fresh and delicious. Service was pretty fast maybe a 10 minute wait. Prices are reasonable”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“Great food and service. Very clean!”

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

“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!!!!”

“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!”

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

“FOOD IS VERY GOOD. I WILL GO BACK.”

“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.”

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

“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”

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

“Great service, house-made agua frescas, delicious food. No on-site seating but a food truck doesn't need any of that with food this good. I will definitely be returning, often.”

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

“One of my favorites...always great”

“Pretty good SC-style BBQ.

There's not much to this cafe -- 4 tables, one of which was occupied by the owner when I visited.

They have a little library of religious books in the cafe. I dunno if it's a library or a store. But it was a nice touch.”

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

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

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

“Very clean store!!! Staff went out of their way to make sure orders were correct, and no wait time to order at 2:00pm when I went. Staff were very friendly and accommodated requests gladly. Will definitely be back when in this area!”

“We had a new waitress, I think she did an excellent job.
The food was just ok. We got the all you can eat ribs/chicken/shrimp. The first plate was a good portion but the refills are very small and its hard for them to keep up, bigger portions would help alleviate this process. I feel bad for the servers. Management should step up and do better.
The atmosphere was good. It was quiet enough to talk but also had background music to fill quiet moments. Mclain was our waitress and I think she did outstanding for what she was dealing with.”

“Ds Wings features some delicious recipes which are not limited to their seasonal made in-house cheesecakes!
The service is always fast and friendly with staff who enjoy getting to know customers.”

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

“Oh my, if you have not tried this bakery, you are definitely missing out on their sweet treats and fresh bread! So glad my husband introduced me to this bakery.”

“Food was great and the service was wonderful as always! The whole team is great but Brittany is our favorite server and she makes every visit better than the last! She’s quick, attentive and has the most fun personality! She anticipates our needs before we ask and we’ve never had anything but a fun experience with her! Thanks Brittany for being great! See ya next week!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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!!”

“For me comming from the UK , this chain is a real gem - good food and not pricey , super waiting staff and quick service - this Denny’s in Lexington is really good”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“Great food and service😊 Definitely recommend!”

“Lizard's Thicket has been one of my favorite places to eat in Columbia! My wife and I enjoyed our time there recently and we look forward to returning soon 😀”

“Absolutely delicious! Fast & friendly service!”

“I enjoyed my experience at The Hide Out. Great people working there. Misty help me pick out latte Maple French toast it was excellent the staff is helpful. Very friendly atmosphere. Plan on going back and bring more with me. My newest place ☺️”

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

“definitely worth stopping in”

“Great place to watch ball games and races with friends.”

“Really good tacos here. Tried 5 different meats and all were flavorful, crispy and delicious. Several were marinated, and a bit salty, but still very good. Server was very nice and helpful. They do carry the 32oz beers here. Bar looks nice. Booth seating, counter seating, and high table seating available. Place is kind of hard to find though without a sign out front. Lots of parking. Recommended!”

“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) ❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾”

“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…”

“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!!”

“Love the tacos here! The owner is also very nice! This is my favorite taco truck!”

“Nice little place to hangout”

“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.❤❤”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“Don is amazing is amazing he did an event for me for my office staff in the Columbia, South Carolina area. It was five star top-notch when I say I was truly amazed. I would highly recommend that.

The upscale bars were so amazing that everybody was impressed. We are rebooking based off of their attendance alone.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Talisha made sure everything was perfect for us! We are from VA Beach, visiting family and they took us to Rush's and it was DELISH!!! Thank you for making my family's first time visiting delicious and hospitable! Talisha came by our table to make sure our orders were perfect and to our liking. Next time we are in town, We'd love to stop in again!”

“Good taste delicious drink”

“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.........”

“It is a great family owned business. Wonderful Christian family. Love love love the shrimp, crab legs, and seasonings.”

“best bar in town to see quality local music”

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

“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...”

“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”

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

“Good!!🤩💖💜🧇🧆🥓☕☕🧆🥓🧇🍅🍳🧇🥓🥓🧆☕☕☕”

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

“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!”

“Amazing experience from start to finish. The chef is incredibly friendly and clearly passionate about the food, which truly tastes like the best around. Every dish was flavorful and perfectly prepared. The servers, especially the ladies, were very humble, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Highly recommended”

“I know Hardee's in New Ulm MN has had some issues, but I went there today and was more than impressed! there were at least four people working there and they were so friendly and the food came really fast. it was fresh and hot and delicious! I can't wait to go there again, it looks like they have really pulled it together!”

“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.”

“Very good lunch spot. Had the Philly and it was super tasty. Not the biggest sandwich, but certainly left satisfied. $16 for sammy, bag of chips and a drink. Very fair and reasonable in today’s world.”

“After living on Johns Island for 20 years, I wanted to find a good seafood place. This is the location, always smiling, very friendly, and great service. Of COURSE the seafood is good, otherwise I wouldn't recommend this location. I get the seafood fiesta, it's enough for two, so well worth the price. They offer wings as well as sandwiches and hamburgers, and the best part, to me, is they cook the food when you order it, so there's no sitting under headlamps waiting to package up. I almost forgot the wings!! They were fried right, not overcooked, not undercooked, just right. I love this Nick's Gyros and Seafood location.”

“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..”

“Chick-fil-A continues to stand out for consistently friendly service and dependable food 🍗 The staff are usually quick, polite, and efficient even when the lines are long, which helps keep the experience smooth.

The food is reliable and always hits the spot when you want something fast and familiar. While prices have gone up over the years, the quality and service still make it one of the better fast food options around.

Overall, it’s an easy go-to for a quick meal with service that’s usually better than most chains 👍”