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Eating in the South is a way of life, and Columbia does it well. From Southern comfort foods to trendy food truck fare, there are many unique dining options throughout the region. Make your choice of meals and entertainment from fine dining, locally owned eateries, national franchises, lively cafes -- or even a diner as seen on TV on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins & Dives" with celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Begin your search below, browsing Columbia, SC restaurants by cuisine, price range or location. Use the advanced search to locate restaurants with free wifi, outdoor dining, private meeting space and more. Find restaurants nearby on our mobile site at experiencecolumbia.mobi.

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Belly's Southern Pride BBQ

  • 2508 Augusta Hwy
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 356-8284
  • Region: Lexington County

Big-T Bar-B-Que: Congaree Road

  • 2520 Congaree Road
  • Gadsden, SC 29052
  • Phone: (803) 353-0488
  • Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

Congaree Road: Some of the best barbecue in town. Pit-cooked pulled pork is the standout, served with hot or mild, slightly sweet mustard-based sauce. The sides are first-rate. Friendly people,...More

Big-T Bar-B-Que: Garners Ferry Road

  • 2520 Congaree Road
  • 7535-C Garners Ferry Road
  • Columbia, SC 29209
  • Phone: (803) 776-7132
  • Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

Garners Ferry Road: Some of the best barbecue in town. Pit-cooked pulled pork is the standout, served with hot or mild, slightly sweet mustard-based sauce. The sides are first-rate. Friendly people,...More

Big-T Bar-B-Que: Sparkleberry Lane

  • 1061 Sparkleberry Lane
  • Columbia, SC 29223
  • Phone: (803) 788-4295
  • Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

Sparkleberry Lane: Some of the best barbecue in town. Pit-cooked pulled pork is the standout, served with hot or mild, slightly sweet mustard-based sauce. The sides are first-rate. Friendly people,...More

Blaney Wings

  • 1100 Rose Street
  • Elgin, SC 29045
  • Phone: (803) 438-9971
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

We are a family owned and operated restaurant that specializes in JUMBO chicken wings and HUGE 1/2 pound hamburgers! If you leave hungry, it’s your fault! Here at Blaney Wings we treat everyone...More

Bone-In Artisan BBQ on Wheels

  • The Big Apple,
  • 1000 Hampton Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 728-7512
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Bone-In Artisan Barbecue on Wheels makes high-quality, New Southern bistro fare -- like handmade focaccia sandwiches with smoked hickory-hoisin brisket; BBQ pulled pork; smoked chicken salad; or...More

Cannons BBQ & More

  • 1903 Nursery Road
  • Little Mountain, SC 29075
  • Phone: (803) 945-1080

Carolina Wings & Rib House - Cayce

  • 2423 Fish Hatchery Road
  • Cayce, SC 29172
  • Phone: (803) 926-9622

The restaurant delivers what its name promises – succulent baby back ribs and great wings, served with a wide variety of sauce options. Portions are generous and can be washed down with one of the...More

Carolina Wings & Rib House Blythewood

  • 240 Blythewood Road
  • Blythewood, SC 29016
  • Phone: (803) 714-0181
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

The restaurant delivers what its name promises – succulent baby back ribs and great wings, served with a wide variety of sauce options. Portions are generous and can be washed down with one of the...More

Carolina Wings & Rib House Lexington

  • 105 Northpoint Drive
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 356-6244
  • Region: Lexington County

The restaurant delivers what its name promises – succulent baby back ribs and great wings, served with a wide variety of sauce options. Portions are generous and can be washed down with one of the...More

Carolina Wings & Rib House Red Bank - Lexington

  • 1767-E South Lake Drive
  • Lexington, SC 29073
  • Phone: (803) 808-0488
  • Region: Lexington County

The restaurant delivers what its name promises – succulent baby back ribs and great wings, served with a wide variety of sauce options. Portions are generous and can be washed down with one of the...More

Carolina Wings & Rib House: NE

  • 2000-18 Clemson Road
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 419-0022
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

The restaurant delivers what its name promises – succulent baby back ribs and great wings, served with a wide variety of sauce options. Portions are generous and can be washed down with one of the...More

Dickey's Barbecue

  • 10136 Two Notch Rd, Unit 100-B
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 699-0727
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Since 1941, the world's largest barbecue franchise has offered free kids meals every Sunday and affordable family packs designed to bring the whole family together for dinner. Family packs come with a...More

Doc's Barbeque and Southern Buffet

  • 1601 Shop Road
  • Suite G
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 799-1532
  • Region: Columbia City Center

First-rate barbecue buffet with the best fried chicken in town. It is honestly that good. Also features delicious catfish bites. Order off the menu for tailgating or simply to take home some quality...More

Duke’s Barbecue

  • 2736 Emanuel Church Rd.
  • West Columbia, SC 29170
  • Phone: (803) 356-4488
  • Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport

Mustard and ketchup-based pork and chicken, served buffet style.  ¢.

FATZ - Forest Drive

  • 5590 Forest Drive
  • Columbia, SC 29206
  • Phone: (803) 782-1183
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Location: I-77, Exit 12 We promise: Fresh, delicious homemade food, genuine southern hospitality and a spirited community connection. When you step into a FATZ, you'll notice a warm, authentic...More

FATZ - Irmo

  • 7420 Broad River Road
  • Irmo, SC 29063
  • Phone: (803) 781-5036
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Location: I-26, Exit 101B We promise: Fresh, delicious homemade food, genuine southern hospitality and a spirited community connection. When you step into a FATZ, you'll notice a warm, authentic...More

Farmboy's Barbeque

  • 525 Columbia Avenue
  • Chapin, SC 29036
  • Phone: (803) 345-7600
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Simply put, Wells Gibson's barbeque is . . . . . . "the best dang Barbeque in these here parts." Wells has been fixing Southern-style barbeque for more than 30 years. In competition all over the...More

Green's BBQ

  • 5310 Farrow Road
  • Columbia, SC 29203
  • Phone: (803) 338-1746
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Rich barbecue, strong hash and salty-sweet chopped pork are among the items at Green’s, which features a four-tier deck and a soulful back room lounge. Available for catering. 

Hite's Bar-B-Que House

  • 240 Dreher Road
  • West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Phone: (803) 794-4120
  • Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport

Don’t let the plain cinderblock building deter you. Hite's Bar-B-Q has been family owned and operated since 1957. Our Bar-B-Que is cooked on a pit with oak and hickory wood. We cook our...More

Hudson's Smokehouse - Hwy 378

  • 4952 Sunset Boulevard
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 356-1070
  • Region: Lexington County

Bring the whole gang out to Hudson's Smokehouse on Hwy 378 for mouth watering menu items and irresistible side dishes.  There is something for everyone at our family restaurant, whether...More

Hudson's Smokehouse - Two Notch Road

  • 931 Two Notch Road
  • Lexington, SC 29073
  • Phone: (803) 356-1070 x 3
  • Region: Lexington County

Bring the whole gang out to Hudson's Smokehouse at 931 Two Notch Road for mouth watering menu items and irresistible side dishes.  There is something for everyone at our family...More

Maurice’s BBQ Piggie Park: Augusta Road

  • 2450 Augusta Road
  • West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Phone: (803) 796-4777

Located on Augusta Road, we cook our BBQ the old fashioned way, over hickory coals for 24 hours to optimize that smoky flavor, and we use no preservatives or chemicals! Only found in South Carolina,...More

Maurice’s BBQ Piggie Park: Clemson Road

  • 107 Clemson Road
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 788-5661

Located on Clemson Road, we cook our BBQ the old fashioned way, over hickory coals for 24 hours to optimize that smoky flavor, and we use no preservatives or chemicals! Only found in South Carolina,...More

Maurice’s BBQ Piggie Park: Highway 6

  • 1010 South Lake Drive
  • Lexington, SC 29073
  • Phone: (803) 356-1909

Located on Highway 6, we cook our BBQ the old fashioned way, over hickory coals for 24 hours to optimize that smoky flavor, and we use no preservatives or chemicals! Only found in South Carolina, our...More

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