New American Restaurants near West Columbia, SC

“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!“

“One of my favorites...always great“

“First time here, and it definitely won’t be my last! I placed a to-go order, and it was quick and easy. I didn’t have to wait at all. The customer service was great, and the food was amazing—hot and fresh!
I ordered the cinnamon pancakes, eggs, and bacon, and it was honestly the best breakfast I’ve had out in a very long time. The portions were generous, the price was great, and everything was delicious. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Was there for brunch. It was delicious!“

“The food, service, and atmosphere was off the chain!!! Great place to eat and hangout!!!“

“Absolutely love Backstreets! The food is always great and the service is outstanding. Today our server Jamie was so attentive and friendly - so nice to see someone who is happy and customer-oriented. She wasn’t flustered by six ladies, special orders, separate checks and last minute to-go orders… in fact she welcomed each request with a warm smile and even made suggestions. Backstreets will continue to be our go to place.“

“We are from out of town visiting and wanted to try something new. We had a child with celiac so that can be difficult. This place had amazing servers and amazing food!! Def recommend for food and atmosphere!!“

“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.“

“Traveled all the way from Charlotte NC to Colombia SC to watch the trombonist Hank Biail and saxophonist Phil Denny performance at Chayz Lounge. First time being there. The owner (Chayz Alexander) greeted everyone at the entrance and was very welcoming. The atmosphere was superbly magnificent. The wait staff was on point and food was extremely delicious 😋. Overall, my experience was fantastic and would come back again.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Loved the vibe, location, and food! The ambience is just as important as the food and service, and this place lived up to that. I had the pork chop which was divine, and I normally would never order that. Only complaint is that my mushroom soup and entree were served together.“

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

“Friendly staff, super clean room and close to everything downtown!“

“My wife made reservations here for our before Maxwell and Kem concert dinner. The atmosphere is laid back, with great music. We shared the Genesis salad, which was delicious. She had the Lamb chops, sauteed asparagus and Top Tier Mac & Cheese. She shared her asparagus and it tasted great! I dined on the Reef and Beef, which consisted of a 10 oz steak with shrimp in a garlic butter, Top Tier Mac & Cheese, and Glazed carrots. Everything was delicious! Now, I can't wait to try the salmon, or wings and the smoked collards. Do yourself a big favor and book your table. You will not be disappointed!!!“

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

“Last night for the first time in my adult life, I sat alone at the restaurant bar at The Bistro. It was cold, wet and rainy outside and I almost stayed home. I ordered Brussels sprouts for dinner and unsweetened tea. I shopped online while I listened to the amazing artist singing live music. From Stapleton to Prince. He even threw in a little Justin Beiber Christmas music. After the show the singer sat with his mama and had dinner. Those last 45 minutes of the night are so precious to me. I am so glad I did not stay home. Thank you to Katie at The Bistro in Irmo. She was a lovely hostess! Thanks to Trey Duncan Sings for a wonderful show and the time I got to spend with him after. I am infinitely humbled to be the mother of four precious children. “Family isn’t an important thing. Family is everything.”-Michael J Fox Thank you Lord, for your blessings on me !“

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

“The food was delicious as always, but the restaurant was very crowded. One could barely walk to see the selections. We were not able to see the salads because of the crowds. Everyone being let in at 12 is not working. It used to be staggered and that worked much better.“

“Lots of local brew options on tap, food came out quick even though they were busy, great service at the bar from Cooper during JerryFest! Grateful Thanks!“

“Came here with one of my very good friends, a Bestie, and we were greeted with delight. Our server, Emmalee, promptly greeted us with enthusiasm. We gave her our drink order and she returned promptly. I’ve had many meals and this is by far one of the best ones that I’ve had lately. Combine service with good food and you know the combination. Tomato pie? Delicious. I had the chicken scallopini and it was wonderful. My friend had the crabcakes and they were equally as good. We were then given caramel laced cheesecake and walnut pie and they were both so good. All this for 30 bucks?! I’ll be going back. Thank you to George for coming to check on us and making sure everything was up to their standards…and Emmalee needs a shout out once again. Thank you. You get an A+ in my book.“

“The food was great, tasted good and was out in a timely manner. They were busy. But they handled the crowd well. All the staff were freindly and courteous. They had great organization and worked together like a well oiled machine. Only negative was the place can get loud inside due to the building design“

“Anthony dairy bar I don't like them at all the food is not that good anymore and they're not that clean because I don't ever see them wash their hands that's not a good place to eat from it's not that clean and very cluttered it's not good at all was not good experience at all“

“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!“

“I had the pleasure of being served by Anita during my visit, and she truly made my experience exceptional. From the moment I was greeted, Anita's great attitude and warmth stood out. She was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering helpful recommendations and answering all my questions with ease. Throughout my meal, she was attentive and always available to assist with anything I needed. Her professionalism and helpfulness really made the dining experience memorable. Anita is a true asset to the team, and I look forward to returning!“

“Wednesday night ...dj Low goes hard...love it..Am from Louisiana and he plays all of our music...thanks“

“One of my kids is going to USC Honors College and this restaurant is on the first floor.

The grill isn't bad. Burgers and such. When we went school was just starting back and not everything was available yet.

My wife got some pork with mango chutney sauce and loved it. My daughter said that if she lived in that dorm she would never leave the building. LOL

You do not have to be a student to eat there. I think lunch was $15 or so. A little expensive for lunch. But it's a very convenient lunch if you are near and hungry.

My biggest complaint is that the hours are very limited for a college dining hall. Close early on Fridays and not open on Sat-Sun I believe. Depends on what part of the school year it is. Check for sure before you go.“

“We always enjoy a great burger here, and they even have gluten free buns! Customer service is fantastic! The wait staff is polite, informative, and give just the right amount of service... and not hovering. Each time we have eaten here, the manager checks in with us to make sure everything is as it should be. Perhaps it was the last time we ate here, I happened to forget an unusual drinking cup. I was totally surprised when today the waitress saw I had a similar one with me and inquired if I might have left one behind. They kept it safe for a few weeks and returned it to me! #10+ for that service!“

“Great entertainment top notch.. and friendly environment. See ya next time“

“Tiffany was our server tonight and she was wonderful! We came late, around 10pm and still received phenomenal service from tiffany. He was super knowledgeable of ALL drinks and menu items. She gave us the perfect amount of time between drinks, appetizers, and ordering. She seemed to genuinely enjoy the job and talking to people. Top 3 service of all time for me. She covered all bases, made sure we had everything we could possibly ask for. Thank you so much.“

“Today was my first time going, but it definitely won't be my last. This is not your typical restaurant, so expect that.... but great vibes.. great music.. good food.. love the Mimosas... Go try it out‼️“