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Columbia offers a wide range of recreation; exciting attractions and spectator sports; and top-notch meeting facilities.
Restaurants
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.
@116 Expresso & Wine Bar
- 116 State Street
- West Columbia, SC 29169
- Phone: (803) 791-5663
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
@116 is pleased to offer Columbia the unique blend of a laid back coffee shop atmosphere, great artwork from local artists, gourmet food, wine, and spirits. Our knowledgeable staff specializes in...More
Barnes & Noble: Forest Drive
- 3400 Forest Drive
- Forest Acres, SC 29204
- Phone: (803) 787-5600
- Region: Columbia City Center
Barnes & Noble stores average 25,000 square feet and carry up to 200,000 titles. Their stores feature excellent service, depth of selection and comfortable settings, including lounge chairs and...More
Blue Flour – Best Baked Goods, LLC
- 7703 St. Andrews Road
- Suite AB
- Irmo, SC 29063
- Phone: (803) 407-3603
- Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison
FAMOUS HUGE COOKIES BROWNIES & CUPCAKES HAND DECORATED SUGAR COOKIES CORPORATE DESSERT TRAYS COOKIE CAKES All of our desserts are baked fresh and featured on Friday's. We welcome custom sugar...More
Bubble Tea Cafe
- 1260-A6 Bower Parkway
- Columbia, SC 29212
- Phone: (803) 781-7508
- Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison
Bubble Tea Cafe promises to offer the highest quality tea, desserts, and specialty drinks in the area.
Café Strudel
- 300 State Street
- West Columbia, SC 29169
- Phone: (803) 794-6634
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
This Vista West café has as much fun naming its dishes ("Hangover Hashbrowns,” “Heart Attack Wrap”) as it does hand crafting its desserts and breads. The casual, Bohemian style restaurant offers...More
College Grounds Café
- 1217 College Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 708-9476
- Region: Columbia City Center
Cool Beans Coffee Company
- 1217 College Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 779-4277
- Region: Columbia City Center
Serves fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. Large selection of coffee drinks, including the Perfect Woman and Holy Mocha. Located near the USC campus.
Crescent Café in the SC State Museum
- 301 Gervais Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 898-4968
- Region: Columbia City Center
A delicious selection of sandwiches, soups, and salads served in a charming café setting. For a perfect ending to your meal try one of our delicious cookies, baked fresh daily in the museum's kitchen...More
Drip Coffee - Five Points
- 729 Saluda Avenue
- Columbia, SC 29205
- Phone: (803) 661-9545
- Region: Columbia City Center
An independent coffee shop in Five Points, Drip is serving breakfast and lunch.About that coffee: Drip specializes in something called the pour-over. Beloved of coffee nerds who claim it produces the...More
Drip on Main
- 1441 Main Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Region: Columbia City Center
Drip's second location, in addition to the original Five Points location. About that coffee: Drip specializes in something called the pour-over. Beloved of coffee nerds who claim it produces the...More
Fancy That! Bistro & Catering
- 1212 Hampton Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 779-6110
- Region: Columbia City Center
The Bistro on Hampton Street is now serving breakfast all day. Also, beginning June 13 it will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden Bistro
- 923 Gervais Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 933-9085
- Region: Columbia City Center
Garden Bistro prides itself in offering quality healthy foods and excellent service. Garden Bistro serves an array of delicious fresh and healthy salads, specialty wraps, soups, and sandwiches. We can...More
Higher Grounds Books & Beans
- 1306 Hampton Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 217-3247
- Region: Columbia City Center
This warm and inviting bookstore carries a great line of art, gifts, greeting cards, Christian books and music. Enjoy coffee, smoothies, fresh sandwiches, muffins and other pastry items while sitting...More
Immaculate Consumption
- 933 Main St.
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 799-9053
- Region: Columbia City Center
In addition to several different coffees and beer, this coffee shop next to the Nickelodeon serves a wide range of sandwiches and fresh salads.
Jamestown Java Café in Cromer’s P-Nuts
- 1700 Huger Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 543-0508
- Region: Lexington County
Jamestown Coffee Company hasl opened a brand new Coffee Café at Cromer’s, one of Columbia’s most enduring & recognizable businesses, at the corner of Huger and Laurel streets....More
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
- 1200 Knox Abbott Drive
- Cayce, SC 29033
- Phone: (803) 926-9943
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the...More
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
- 6614 Garners Ferry Road
- Columbia, SC 29209
- Phone: (803) 776-5053
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the...More
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
- 5594-A Sunset Boulevard
- Lexington, SC 29072
- Phone: (803) 926-9943
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the...More
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
- 110 Clemson Road
- Columbia, SC 29229
- Phone: (803) 926-9943
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the...More
Magnolia's Restaurant @ Clarion Inn Airport
- 500 Chris Drive
- West Columbia, SC 29169
- Phone: (803) 794-9440
- Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport
Magnolia's Restaurant offers a delicious fare of salads, pastas, steaks, and seafood in a casual atmosphere. We are open daily for breakfast and dinner Sunday through Saturday.
Panera Bread - Harbison
- 1007 Bower Parkway
- Columbia, SC 29212
- Phone: (803) 407-5773
- Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison
Our bakery-cafes are an everyday oasis. A place to gather with friends or enjoy a quiet moment alone. Comfortable, friendly, fashionable. A place to recharge and feel rejuvenated. Slip into one of our...More
Panera Bread - Southeast
- 6080-C Garners Ferry Road
- Columbia, SC 29209
- Phone: (803) 647-9722
- Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson
Our bakery-cafes are an everyday oasis. A place to gather with friends or enjoy a quiet moment alone. Comfortable, friendly, fashionable. A place to recharge and feel rejuvenated. Slip into one of our...More
Panera Bread - Village at Sandhill
- 931-6 Promenade Place
- Columbia, SC 29229
- Phone: (803) 865-8460
- Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson
Our bakery-cafes are an everyday oasis. A place to gather with friends or enjoy a quiet moment alone. Comfortable, friendly, fashionable. A place to recharge and feel rejuvenated. Slip into one of our...More
Perk Up at the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
- 1400 Main Street
- Columbia, SC 29201
- Phone: (803) 988-1400
- Region: Columbia City Center
Stop by PERK UP, proudly brewing Starbucks Coffee and serving freshly baked goods, to start your morning off refreshed.
