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- RRogerVIPSouth Carolina •309 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAbsolutely 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 mustMore infoSaluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.9
- CCarolSouth Carolina •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFabulous 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.More infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
- RRobinSouth Carolina •2 reviews4.0Dined 5 days agoFun experience with friends and the food was excellent. Service is great and choices of meats are endless. If you like meat than this is your place.More infoCowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Columbia•4.6
- EEmilieCharlotte •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe got the tier of meat that was the least expensive for 4 people. We had plenty. and it was excellent. We discussed going in the middle tier but what we got was excellent. We also ordered edamame and calamari. We were stuffed. The sides are small but there is plenty of food because they bring so many to try. It was fun to taste all the different Korean flavors. I asked which were spicy and he told me so I avoided those. The cheesy corn was a great side as was the salad. We got the cheesecake and the pastry that had Uba (purple sweet potato) It was okay, if we had known there was a citrus option, we'd have done that. The biscotti option was sold out. It was an expensive night out but we will definitely be back for a special occasion. Great birthday for my 27 year old daughter. Service by the son of the owner and sometimes the owner himself was excellent. Definitely will be back.More infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.8
- RRussellSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 4, 2024Excellent food, service and location. I will be a repeat customer.More infoKao Thai CuisinePrice: Expensive• Thai• Columbia•4.4
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Situated smack-dab in the Midlands of South Carolina, Columbia is the state capital and home of the University of South Carolina. A diverse community with a distinctive Southern flair, Columbia possesses a wide variety of dining options. From easy-going barbecue shacks to countless ethnic eateries, there is truly something for everyone. And don’t forget about the formidable fine-dining scene. Best bets? For something casual, stop off at a college pub, grab a handful of boiled peanuts and sink your teeth into a pimento cheese burger. Looking for something more upscale? Go downtown, pick out a trendy eatery and order a plate of locally sourced shrimp and grits. If you have room, seek out a big piece of bourbon cream pie.
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Child friendly restaurants in Columbia include California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating, Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz) and Blue Marlin