Restaurants in Columbia

“A Culinary Gem – Prime & Pint Delivers on Every Level As locals that live 1-block from Columbia's Historic Square and have dined on The Square well over a 1000 times over the last decade, we believe Prime and Pint is Hands down the best restaurant Columbia has ever had. Chef Brian Baxter is a true culinary artist and Columbia is extremely lucky to have him (Resume: The Catbird Seat, Husk, Bastion, McGrady's, Bluezoo to name a few). My wife and I are anti-social media, but we find it humorous that we both monitor Prime & Pints - Daily Specials in order to never miss out. A few of the standout entrees that we've loved include Shrimp Aguachile, Soft Shell Crab, Fried Chicken (seasoned with fruit marsala and cranford hollow honey), Seafood Tower, Prime Rib, and the Pablano stuffed Chile Burger! The sides are equally amazing and should never be overlooked. In 2025, sourcing high quality front-of-house and back-of-house staff is far from an easy task, but at Prime & Pint, you get the strong sense that this team is like family. The service is warm, attentive, and welcoming without ever feeling forced. The staff is knowledgeable, personable, and clearly takes pride in what they do – a testament to great hires / leadership. As for ambiance, P&P strikes the perfect balance between upscale and approachable – inviting, stylish, and full of character. Whether you’re there for a date night, business dinner, or to indulge in Chef Baxter’s latest masterpiece, Prime & Pint delivers in every way!”

“Absolutely love this restaurant. The food was great. Definitely coming back”

“BEST CRAB LEGS EVER! 🥵 kids under 4 eat free too!!”

“Stopped by while visiting Columbia Town Square. Great vibe, great service and really good selection. Stop by and check them out.”

“These juice options can’t be beat!”

“I love seafood, especially deep-fried seafood platters and if you do to then there is no better place anywhere near here to get a fried seafood platter. The owner and head chef, Elizabeth Parks Landry, willingly and happily accommodates my special requests when I want something other than what is not offered on the menu. I cannot speak highly enough of this place...”

“This place has the best breakfast in town! Judy had been in the business for many years and she makes you feel like family! The service is always good and I recommend it to everyone!”

“South Ahan has the best cuisine in the Columbia area. I would say in the middle TN area. I was introduced to the restaurant by a coworker. I live about an hour away but let me tell you it’s well worth the trip. Absolutely Delicious Pad Thai!!!”

“Best coffee around! Give them a shot!”

“Absolutely AMAZING!! I had the blood orange, and my wife the pineapple; both blew our boots off!!! Closest thing (and it was not near as good) was in NY. Met Joey's dad, and he is awesome as well, it must run in the family. You would be a fool to pass this place by. GO GET YOU SOME!!!”

“Pizza is good but haven’t been in a while. Evidently prices have almost doubled. STICKER SHOCK!”

“Food and service is always great. One of my favorite spots in Columbia. 10/10”

“We came in but it looked packed. We went to leave but they asked us to come back in and they made room. I'm glad we were asked to come back because the food was great! the salsa is great! The wings and the quesadillas were wonderful. The service is great!”

“As a restaurant guy and self proclaimed sandwich connoisseur I must say I had by far the best sandwich today for lunch and the Italian pasta salad was so good I can see it becoming an issue for me down the road ! If you haven’t had the pleasure of the Ollie and Finn experience I highly recommend you wait no longer gather up your taste buds and hit the road, you will thank yourself after all is said and done!”

“Great folks and tasty coffee!”

“Best juice around served by some of the sweetest people!!! The juice is so fresh and the food is amazing. There’s not many healthy options around here so I was so happy to know when I moved from Spring Hill to Columbia that little juice co would be an option for me. I also love when I run into the owner Rachelle. She’s always so warm and welcoming. Y’all go check it out. They got the juice!!!!!”

“Wow 🤩 Yummy 🤤 Great Experience!! I highly recommend this amazing eatery I found in Columbia today. I was looking for something different for lunch and not a chain …… & up popped “Katie Pie & Sons Country Kitchen” ….. I told mom I found a new place for lunch I wanted to check out & she agreed. All I can say is the owner & wait staff were awesome, friendly, attentive, & caring 👏🏼🫶🏼 ohhh and the food was great, mouth watering & amazing!! We had the best mother/daughter luncheon; it was chill & relaxed and yet intimate & classy at the same time …. Plus the great food!! We will definitely be back soon!! Seriously if you are in Columbia you need to check this place out !! 5 ⭐️ 💯”

“My siblings and I hosted our parents 60th wedding anniversary celebration at August Sage. Sara and her team were so incredible to work with. The space was the perfect size and vibe for the party, and all of our guests loved the food and drinks. Sara and Anna Grace were so helpful throughout the planning process and we highly recommend these wonderful people for your next event!”

“This is the BEST place for everything!”

“100% amazing! I haven’t had Italian food this good in a VERY long time. True Italian. Mika is fantastic! So fresh. So amazing. The service was amazing too! So glad we can, you should too!”

“The flavor and freshness of the donuts are to die for! Very innovative and creative flavors!”

“Oh my goodness! Wonderful food, absolute family atmosphere! Loved everything! Will return soon...maybe tomorrow.”

“First, GO! And keep going! Often a burger doesn't look like the scrumptious photo. This one did and it was excellent. Patties exceeding the bounds of the fresh, buttery bun with crispness on all the edges. I would go as far as to say it's the best burger within miles. The pork rinds are divine and, if it's something you like, you can't get them in a lot of places. . Someone sitting near us said they really enjoyed the pork tenderloin. *Service was excellent to the point I asked if he owned the restaurant. Such a nice guy. *Not a full service restaurant. What a treat.”

“I stop here every time I’m in town visiting family and their vanilla lattes are just consistently good! Great service and drinks!”

“The salad is the best around. You get your money worth and more. If you haven’t tried them you are definitely missing out”

“I recently dined here and as usual, the food was delicious, well prepared and very satisfying. I had the popcorn shrimp platter that is more than enough to satisfy anyone. Our server, Cody, was very attentive, polite and checked on us often to ensure everything was satisfactory and if we needed anything. The hush puppies are the best that I’ve had and the pickled tomatoes offered as an appetizer paired well with the salad and the hush puppies while waiting on the entree. Keep up the good work!!!”

“I absolutely love this quaint Cafe' . The server was charming, and accommodating. The in-house made tomato artichoke soup was delicious. I will definitely choose to dine here when I'm back in Columbia. 10/10 highly recommend”

“Great selection highly recommend”

“Best coffee and breakfast options in Columbia, TN! Such a VIBE!”

“Congratulations for the recognition on your great place of business in the Maury County Living Magazine! Awesome!”

“Absolutely love Buckhead! Great food and coffee! I know this isn’t really relevant but I so look forward to seeing the beautiful art of the seasonal coffee menu board�”

“Frequent this establishment once a week now. Everything we have tried has been delicious, margaritas are great frozen and on the rocks. Warm and welcoming staff. A nice relaxing atmosphere for all. 10/10 highly recommend giving them a try.”

“It’s the best Mexican food I have had. Reminds me of home!!”

“Best Greek food in Columbia!”

“I only have one complaint about this place, it’s not close enough to me. We absolutely love this bar and grill. The atmosphere the entertainment and food are the best.”

“Some of the best fried catfish filets I’ve ever had. I order at least 2 times per week. Yummy unique tartar sauce blend. Very affordable and quick and great customer service. Large portions. Crispy fish and okra is the best. Satisfied Loyal Customer 😃”

“best wings in middle tennessee! wings have amazing flavors and cooked just right!”

“Wow! There are still good hearted people amongst us. I've had surgery and been unable to provide for myself. I placed an order through door dash with Cabin Coffee. My order never showed up. I reached out to door dash and received a 24-48 wait on resolution. I contacted Cabin Coffee to see if the order had even been picked up. The gentleman advised me that it had in fact, been picked up and that he would reach out to door dash. He contacted me back and assured me that HE would make this right. He certainly did! He showed up at my doorstep with my order plus more than what I had ordered. Possibly the kindest act I have witnessed in a very long time. Thank you Cabin Coffee for your extreme compassion and kindness. I will spread the word from this day forward.”

“Although the staff was so welcoming and sweet, their idea of “smoked” chicken is nothing like I thought it would be. When I see smoked, my understanding is that it was in a smoker at some point, and pulled from the bone. It tasted like a Walmart Rotisserie chicken pulled from the bone. Not at all what I expected.”

“Some of the best food I've ever had in my life. The lady and i drive an hour just to get it, make our friends try it, etc. They're so friendly and the food is so F****** good. If you're in Tennessee, PLEASE try it. Life changing.”

“Everything is excellent - 5 stars all the way!!”

“super friendly staff. excellent food”

“It's a little shack with no indoor seating, but the food is phenomenal. Can't wait to go there and get me some more shrimp burrito or Carne asada fries :)”

“The best donuts in TN, not drowned in sugar.”

“immaculate premises and delicious taste”

“First visit for my husband and I…great experience! Delicious food! Our waitress Lexi was the best! And left us the sweetest note! Will recommend! ❤️”

“I recently tried Chick-fil-A's Icedream cone, and it was absolutely amazing! The texture was perfectly smooth and creamy, and the flavor was just the right amount of sweetness—light, refreshing, and not too heavy. It had that classic vanilla taste that reminds me of the best kind of soft serve, and the cone itself added a nice crunchy contrast.

For the price, it's such a great treat—simple, delicious, and satisfying. If you're looking for a quick dessert that leaves you wanting more, the Icedream cone is definitely worth it!”

“I have been a golden member of another coffee shop for over 10 years and will not say who they are! But, they have NOTHING on Dutch Bros. You all have the best friendly service and coffee around hands down! You all have so many Sugar Free options available for those who need it! Thanks DB for always being Heaven in a cup!”

“I stop here every time I’m in town visiting family and their vanilla lattes are just consistently good! Great service and drinks!”

“We go to Panchos everytime we visit Columbia. I wish we lived closer. Great food and great service!”

“Incredible. We are visiting from Oaxaca, Mexico and reallllly miss the food. This is a proper taste from home ?? muchísimas gracias ? quesabirria, pastor and carne asada tacos are ? we went back and bought more ?”

“We loved our experience at Mama Mila’s! Food was great, people were friendly,& it was a fun little place to hang out!”

“sad to see them go! my wings were amazing yesterday, Cajun and sweet barbecue are my favorite 🤩”

“super friendly and lots of goodies to chose from!”

“Autumn creates the most beautiful and yummy grazing tables! A must for any event.”

“The food is always well prepared, and they always let me know if there is a delay. They seem short staffed but always do their best and I appreciate that. Always enjoyable!”

“Great food, service and a fun atmosphere. Live music on Thursday!”

“By far my favorite place to go shoot some pool and have a few beers! Amazing workers and they have plenty of pool tables to play on and I don’t think you will be disappointed! You need to go check it out if you have not already!!!”

“First time in and it couldn't have been better. The restaurant is clean, everything we ordered was delicious, and the staff was friendly and helpful. My only regret is there was so much food we didn't have room to try one of the desserts. Return trip is in our future. 😋”

“Best cheesesteak sub I've found in TN. The staff were awesome! Will definitely go back.”

“I’m a trucker, and have been all over the southwest. This is the best Mexican food I’ve had in Tennessee. (I’m a native Tennessean) you have to try this place’s Birria!!”

“Best food and service anywhere on the planet”

“Fast friendly service

Dietary restrictions: Slots to choose from

Parking: Easy front door parking. Friendly service

Kid-friendliness: Yrs

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“My God, the fish was sooo delicious crispy seasoned perfectly, and the Cole slaw was perfect. Was there visiting my father in law from Chicago. I look forward to coming back.”

“Good family, friendly pizza place! And they have the actual fried pickle spears, not chips, which are is hard to find.”

“Great breakfast place. Had the Working Man's Breakfast. 2 eggs, sausage, hash browns, country gravy, biscuits, and coffee. All of it, FANTASTIC!! Service was great. Coffee was kept freshened up. Very good price as well.

Loved it.”

“We love the Alex’s across from Rivergate Mall. Their food and fresh fruit waters (aqua frescas)! The wings are great and the house special fried rice is a must! Staff is very friendly as well.”

“Loved it! Will be back! Good food, good service a day good prices.”

“Papas fritas con pollo picantes y pico de gallo crema y aderezo ranchero”

“muy bien la atención graciad”

“We had a surprise birthday party there and the staff was so helpful and friendly! The venue was a great space for 30 people and it was nice to have an option to go outside. The beer was fantastic and also a shout out to Ollie & Finns for catering the event which is located in the same building”

“Drinks are delicious!!! Big menu- has something for everyone. Great service!”

“Brainblast Trivia is great! Play Trivia on Tuesday at 7 pm at Don Pepes!”

“Brenda made working nights bearable I don't. Like to ghost people. My night job ended TVA Gallatin 3 weeks I'll b back GET THOSES TAGS”

“We have ate here man times, and tried several items, I loved the chicken salad sandwich and salads, the mexican cornbread was amazing!! The sausage balls and biscuits were incedible!”

“Great service and great food! Plus they have been around a while so they know their stuff”

“I had one of the best salads I've ever eaten, with fresh greens & really good olives, hummus & pita bread. Their wine selection was wonderful, & craft cocktail menu looked amazing. There are so many healthy options on the menu, & I look forward to trying something new when I return.”

“The best taco shop outside of San Diego and Nashville!”

“We LOVE Taco Express #2 in Columbia TN! They have the BEST tortas and the lady at the counter is very nice!

Kid-friendliness: My kids and I love this place!!”

“My wife and I have decided this is our new favorite fusion buffet restaurant. The variety and the quality of food on the six buffet tables was the best I've ever seen. We tried everything from frog legs, tender barbeque ribs, a wide variety of sushi, and so on. The staff was very polite and prompt. The atmosphere was very nice, the waterfall in the lobby and giant lucky cat waving you in are a nice touch.”

“Great staff. Fantastic food. I love coming here with my friends and coworkers.”

“Very friendly and efficient Staff and delicious food. Always eager to please”

“excelente servicio muy buena la atención y sus platillos 💯 por 💯 sabroso”

“Pizza and sides are always fresh. The restaurant looks clean. My only docked star is because they can't seem to figure out how to cut the pizza so you can pull a slice out without ripping all your other slices but it shouldn't ruin your day. ?”

“Love this place if you're in Columbia. Come try this place. Sweet sour chicken is my fav.

Vegetarian options: Rice ,vegs, soups much more, I'm not vegen.

Parking: Plenty”

“Note: this was at the Donelson store: Just had my first and last visit here. Asked if there was any more of the Tennessee Strawberries and Cream as the tub was quite low - didn't appear to be enough for one scoop, even, and the young man behind the counter simply said, "No." I mean, I got my question answered, but he could have offered what was left to me in a cup for free if I bought another scoop of something else, for instance, or let me know when they would have more, or talked about the dairy-free version with chocolate chips, or...SOMEthing!! He just stood there and looked around, without trying to tell me about the products or anything. So, speaking of products, maybe he didn't, because there wasn't much to talk about. I settled on the mint chocolate chip and vanilla, both of which were just awful. You can tell the ice cream is made with a large amount of gums and emulsifiers, because it's very gummy and stringy. The mint chocolate chip was bitter, and not very minty. The vanilla was overly sweet and tasted like caramel, which I don't like, and was crunchy, as though the ice had solidified because it wasn't kept churning while freezing. It had a "slushy" consistency. Lastly, the vanilla had bits of some other flavor in it. Strawberry? Caramel? It was hard to tell - just darker sections of ice cream throughout. As I said - the whole experience was quite unpleasant, and I won't be back. Ever.”

“Me and my boyfriend went for lunch and I got the chicken hibachi and he got the shrimp hibachi. It was the best food we have had in a very long time the veggies were amazing.”

“Eat here! It’s amazing! Dessert rocks!”

“Food was great. The band was awesome, and my server Maddie was on point. Great experience. Thank you to the manager Jimmy for coming by our table to check on us.”

“I stopped in Columbia to show a visiting friend around and happened upon this fabulous little bakery. We bought a peanut butter pie for dessert for that evening and OMGEEEEE! It was incredible. Silky and light with a chocolate base and just enough whipped cream. I wish they were closer to Florence (but my waist is kinda glad they are not). Definitely recommend and their prices are very reasonable for such great quality.”

“They forgot my sweet n sour sauce and they delivered it to my house. Great customer service!!!”

“consistently good food and service.”

“great food ,we love the Doble cheese burger”

“This was our first time ever ordering online at a subway, and my husband and I did select “more” for a few of the veggies on our sandwiches and man they did not disappoint! I can honestly say these were the best subway sandwiches we have ever had, and I think we will only go to THIS subway from now on ? so good!! Our sandwiches were ready quickly too. 10/10!!”

“This is the spot that locals know has the best Chinese. I don’t ever eat in the restaurant so I can’t comment experience dining in, but I get their food to go a lot. It’s a 20 min dr from my house and worth it. If ur in Columbia and want Chinese, This is definitely worth it. Dumplings are great ”

“Super fast server, effective presentation of the menu and incredibly swift seating, presentation, made an amazing recommendation I truly enjoyed, absolutely delicious fast fresh and well seasoned, brought out an amazing hot sauce when asked for a cup and apparently they have it in bottles too, which is awesome! Free chips and incredibly low prices for the quality, get in here before their prices and availability adjust to their proper market value! Well fed for under $30!!”

“Excellent food and service.”

“I have only been to this location one time, but I ordered a full rack of ribs today, and I felt obligated to tip my hat to the chef. The meat slid right off the bone. Great job!”

“Always great staff and good unhealthy food. My spot…”

“great food, excellent service. I had the new Zaxville Hot chicken sandwich. very good. Ironically, 3 years ago today I was eating Zaxby's also.”

“Very nice and well served, food was good . Spontaneously visited . We come from Germany 🇩🇪”

“Great employees amazing customer customer service they’re always so down to earth and they’re willing to help the customer anyway possible would recommend definitely going to this Taco Bell if you’re in the area 10/10”

“I have to drive more than an hour to find a Long John Silver's, so anytime we can go, we've craved it for so long, of course we loved the food. It's hit or miss. Sometimes, it's fresh and wonderful, but at other times, it's been dried out and old. It's just that we're very disappointed to drive so far, and spend SO MUCH money just to get old food.”

“For Assistance busybas Arby's was they did a great job of taking orders and getting people served. However, the food was noticeably put together quickly and was a bit of a mess. Still happy with the overall service. Thx ...”

“This is my new favorite fast food burger. It is delicious. I'm upset that I didn't come here before! Staff is awesome, and the manager made sure our food was delicious.”

“food is great. but I wish they would strain the juice off of the green beans and corn. my chicken and dumplings were floating in juice.”