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1. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating
4.5
Awesome(2535)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 74 times today
Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.
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2. Saluda's
4.9
Exceptional(4003)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 24 times today
Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.
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3. Prohibition - Columbia
4.4
Awesome(101)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbia
Booked 10 times today
Prohibition Columbia opened in the spring of 2024 and is brought to you by the same team behind Prohibition Charleston, which opened in 2014, and Repeal 33 in historic Savannah, Georgia. While many of the food and drink items can be found at all three locations, special considerations have been made to tailor a unique experience in each city.As part of the ever-growing Main Street District, Prohibition brings innovative cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and live music to the heart of Soda City.
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4. Blue Fin - Columbia
4.5
Awesome(681)
Price: Moderate
• Low Country • Columbia
Booked 3 times today
Blue Fin brings the taste of Charleston to Columbia with a Metropolitan flair. With an upscale casual atmosphere, Blue Fin can accommodate any occasion from the everyday to special nights out.
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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia
4.2
Awesome(2784)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Columbia
Booked 41 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!
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6. Red Lobster - Sumter
4.3
Awesome(2)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Sumter
Booked 1 time today
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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7. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC
4.4
Awesome(385)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 27 times today
Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.
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8. 843 KOREAN BBQ & SUSHI HOUSE
4.5
Awesome(507)
Price: Moderate
• Korean • North Charleston
Booked 15 times today
843 Korean BBQ and Sushi offers a delectable menu featuring traditional Korean BBQ dishes like Bulgogi and Kimchi, as well as a wide variety of sushi options. Enjoy your meal with a refreshing glass of Soju and end the night with some fun karaoke!
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9. Mill Pond Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(1662)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Rembert
Booked 8 times today
Window seating is first come, first serve depending on how early you make your reservation. Parties larger than 5 are unable to be seated next to the window. We do our best to accommodate all requests but aren't always able to seat everyone that requests a window seat by the window.Mill Pond Steakhouse is the only up-scaled steakhouse in the midlands. We have a well developed staff that is committed to your dining needs. It starts from the time you pick up the phone to make a reservation to when you are welcomed at the front door and lasts forever. When you arrive to the Mill Pond Steakhouse in Boykin, SC you take a step back in time. Mill Pond Steakhouse offers rustic elegance with southern hospitality and a one of a kind dining experience.Parties of 6 or more are required to call the restaurant at 803-425-8825 and ask to speak to management. If you can't make your reservation on time, please call to let us know or else your table may be given to someone else. Thank you!
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10. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia
4.6
Exceptional(1618)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Columbia
Booked 20 times today
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is an unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” featuring a full Salad Bar with over 30 items, 6 Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb sliced at your table by our Gauchos. Along with a full bar, we have a beautiful walk-in wine cellar with fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California and our Brazilian Flavored Martini Menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

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  • Ann
    South Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Steak and shrimp was awesome!! We sat at table 2,8 and our server was absolutely awesome! Thank you for an awesome experience!
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    California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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    4.5
  • Kimberly
    Orange County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    There has never ever been a time that we have not been blown away by the beautiful ambience, and the incredible service! It is absolutely our favorite restaurant, whether we are dining there for a special occasion or just because we look forward to a incredible dining experience. You have never disappointed us And we appreciate you and we are grateful.
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia
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    4.2
  • RogerVIP
    South Carolina •309 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Absolutely wonderful experience! The restaurant is very nice inside with a very welcoming vibe. We were visiting Columbia for the first time and totally lucked out. We had a 2 server team as one was being trained and the service was amazing. I wrote down their names but lost my receipt. Food was fabulous. I had the Wreckfish special and my wife had the Lamb Osso Buco and they couldn’t have been any better. If you’re in town this should be a must
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    Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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    4.9
  • Carol
    South Carolina •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fabulous food and Holiday Drinks. There beautiful Holiday Theme set the mood. Outstanding atmosphere and most Important was our Gracious ,cheerful waitress she made the evening. We have Been here before and definitely be here again.
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    Prohibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia
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    4.4
  • Neo
    Las Vegas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 8, 2024
    Everything was great meeting up with some friends. The food was good and the service was excellent
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    Blue Fin - ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Low Country• Columbia
    •
    4.5

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