34 Best Southern Restaurants near West Columbia

“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“

“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!“

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

“We visited this restaurant chain in the past when in Columbia, liked the food options, & tried it again. It did not disappoint, it was the perfect stop fir a Sunday meal with the family. The server was very friendly & handled all her clients well & with efficiency! The price for the meals can't be beat, costing less than $ 15 each person for each meal with a drink & it was good! Everyone enjoyed their meals from the Turkey w/cornbread dressing/cabbage, yams/Salmon patty, mashed potatoes, collards/ to the Fried Chicken, mac & cheese, & apples. All came out quick, was nice & hot & filling. The dessert was good & reasonable too! Was not disappointed at all, will be back next time I'm in town!!!“

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

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

“Absolutely love this place! Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff, fantastic food! The honey-dusted fried chicken, biscuits, fried pickles, southern collard greens....oh, my gosh! I could go on and on! Just awesome! And our server, Tara, (tonight) was one of the best servers we've ever had, anywhere. Tupelo Honey is truly one of the best restaurants in all of Columbia,SC!“

“I love that they are open early. Everything is made to order and the breakfast doesn't miss.“

“Ordered lunch via doordash and everything was truly delicious. I live out in the Irmo area and the food was still warm when it arrived. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care put into preparing the meal.“

“I have eaten here a few times. The chicken salad is great! The croissant each time is a bit dry. I switched to their wheat bread, which was better. The quality of their chicken salad is amazing. So flavorful! The lettuce and tomato are fresh. The cute little cookie you get just ordering a sandwich was a nice treat! I’ve tried the broccoli cheddar soup, that is very cheesy and tasty. The pasta salad was kind of bland and a super small portion but that’s ok. They have lots of options to figure out what you like. The price is not bad if you just do the sandwich, less than $10. My favorite is the Kickin’ Kay Lynne. The sriracha is a nice touch! The cranberry Kelly is good too! That one reminds me of cape cod chicken salad like back home. This place is always packed but the staff is always nice and get you in and out pretty quickly. My new favorite lunch spot!“

“Stopped from out of town to enjoy a nice dinner and would come back 10 more times. Our waiter was quick and friendly, our bar drinks were delicious and the food was the star. Pork Rinds, meatloaf, catfish & grits + kids meals. So happy we popped in.“

“Awesome food nice place. Will be back again“

“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“

“great food, awesome service, love it here! hidden gem of the vista!!!“

“As a local Realtor, we have a lot of events. Spotted Salamander is INCREDIBLE food and catering team is tops. They are award winning for a reason! Brava!“

“I've been supporting this business for years! I highly suggest the wings with Sauce. Expect a delayed wait time due to your food being cooked to order. Definitely worth the wait!“

“this is seriously some good eat's..I love coming here for lunch and great portions..first time I tried it I was treated by a friend and now I make a point stopping in at least once a week. great service and friendly. and I support our local home cooking. I recommend anything you order it's All yummy. just try not to eat your tongue it's that good.“

“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.!!!!👍“

“Today was my first time trying this place, and I walked in to pleasantry!! Ms. Bull's kindness and patience alone had me! I ordered a side of mac n cheese and the brisket with the ketchup based sauce! It was delicious!! And not only did Ms Bull bring to my car what I ordered, she held a small convo with me (much respected and like-minded) as I tasted the food! She also gave me some complimentary cake that was warm and moist! I'm not one to lie, I was most definitely satisfied!! I will be back again!! The wait time is worth it if you are looking for soul touching food !!“

“Flounder and that’s enough 😂“

“I already left a review on Google a few months bk. but we come here like every other Sunday. This is our favorite place to eat. All servers stay on top of everything. We had Shuman today ( Hope it's spelled correctly).He was the Best and Most efficient. Plenty of Napkins, Checked on us 5 to 6 times. all while working like 6 tables. Always had plates ready to go for the Buffet. Pleasant Attitude...“

“Went to eat here today for the first time. A friend recommended it and I work very close by. I got my food to go and went back to my office to eat. I had the Egg Stravaganza and it was wonderful! I’m thinking about going again before the end of the week!“

“If I had the money, I would donate millions, perhaps even billions to Lizard's Thicket to ensure all their restaurants stay up and running forever. They never miss on amazing food and great customer service. I've been to possibly all of their restaurants and I've never ever been disappointed. They've never even messed up an order or missed an item and I go quite often. Whenever people ask me for food recommendations, I always refer them here. Yes, there are fancier restaurants but they're not going to match the obvious passion and dedication from the cooks working here or their commitment to consistent southern hospitality. Great establishment!“

“Flounder and that’s enough 😂“

“All around great food. Good place to eat wings and watch the game“

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Stopped by Colombo’s on a quiet Sunday evening, and it hit the spot. Tamara at the bar was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions. I went with the crab dip and wings, and both were packed with flavor. My drink was perfectly mixed, and the atmosphere was laid-back but classy. It wasn’t crowded, just peaceful and inviting. The kind of place where you can unwind, eat good, and feel taken care of. I’ll absolutely be back.“

“If you're looking for a polished, modern restaurant, this isn't it. If you're looking for a family-owned, home cooking restaurant, this is a winner. My 1st visit & 1st meal here today was great. It's an older, rugged looking place with hardly any with sit but I'm coming back. The ladies that greeted and helped me we're very nice, very quick & the turkey wing in gravy over rice, with cabbage and yams, was outstanding. Family owned restaurants, with Mom and Dad cooking in the kitchen, are sadly becoming a thing of the past. Let's support this restaurant.“

“Yes, yes, yes this place has some good food there in Columbia SC. there wait staff is great, Big shout out to there cook Mrs.Kizzy Davis !! Will eat there agaín on our next visit“

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

“Food is fresh and good - BUT be done at 8:15 and gone by 8:50 They leave at 9PM Hours -Buffet CLOSED 8:15 - PM & Be gone by 10-minutes 'til 9“

“Our waiter Russell was so amazing!! He was so polite and took care of every little detail. He checked in on us multiple times and our drinks never got below halfway. Asked for grape jelly with our biscuits and he had four in the basket. We were just traveling through Columbia SC but if you are in the area go to the Cracker Barrel on Bush River Rd and ask for Russell…you will not be disappointed!!“

“Standing here for 30 min on Mother’s Day . No slaw, chicken cooking. Only one other person was here when I arrived. One man came into the dining room saying he was sitting for 20 min waiting on sausage biscuits in the drive through. He received blank stares when he asked about them. Order after order came in and no chicken was coming out. My dirty rice was getting cold waiting. The restaurant was dirty and people moving in the “I don’t really care” fashion. I should have gone somewhere else. I have family at home waiting on dinner.
One would think a manager would be here organizing the staff.“

“My family had a wonderful experience at Kiki’s! Our waitress Anerryah was absolutely fantastic! She was so friendly and helpful! She made our dinner memorable and we thank her for that. Our food was also delicious as usual! Chicken and waffles were on point and the sweet potato fries and okra were downright awesome! Make sure to visit Kiki’s for a delicious down home meal!“

“We had an amazing dinner on Thursday. The waitress was amazing and super nice. They accommodated me being on crutches and wanting a table for 4 by the window. There was only 2 in my party, but need space for my leg and not be in the way. We started going to this location about 3 years ago and it was the best decision. Our wait staff is always pleasant and delightful. Very clean and super nice staff.“