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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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The Comedy Zone at the Clarion Hotel Downtown

  • 1615 Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 744-7786
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Bring a gang and laugh out loud! The Comedy Zone 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Columbia's Hottest New Entertainment!A new Headline and Feature Act every Saturday 2 Show times of 8:00p.m. &...More

Yoghut Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies - Main Street

  • 601 Main St. (Main & Blossom)
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 386-9786
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Voted Best Frozen Yogurt 2 Years in a row by readers of Free Times. Self-Serve Premium Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies, Fresh Fruit Toppings, Coffee, Frappes. Over 70 rotating nonfat, lowfat, dairy-free and...More

Carolina's Restaurant at Clarion Hotel Downtown

  • 1615 Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 771-8711
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Carolina’s Restaurant and Lounge is located on the hotel property and is a full service facility.  We have a full breakfast buffet everyday and a lunch buffet that is famous throughout...More

Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood

  • 1200 Lincoln Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 799-3838
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Specializing in innovative seafood dishes with a Lowcountry flair, Blue Marlin also serves hand-cut steaks, fire-roasted chicken and pasta dishes. Shrimp and Grits is a customer favorite and the...More

Al's Upstairs

  • 304 Meeting Street
  • West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Phone: (803) 794-7404
  • Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport

Italian fine dining since 1979. The executive chef uses an Old World style that is influenced greatly by his grandmother’s cooking. Their lobster bisque is served with a popular puff pastry dome that...More

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

California Dreaming

  • 401 South Main Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 254-6767
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Located in a historic railroad station, California Dreaming opened in 1984 and ever since has been a popular destination for businesspeople as well as students and faculty from nearby USC. Serves...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

DiPrato's Delicatessen & Market

  • 342 Pickens Street
  • Columbia, SC 29205
  • Phone: (803) 779-0606
  • Region: Columbia City Center

A stone's throw from Maxcy Gregg park, DiPrato's brings a New York attitude to its gourmet deli selections. The executive chef emphasizes large, thick sandwiches like the triple-decker corned beef...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

Flight Deck Restaurant

  • 109-A Old Chapin Road
  • Shoppes at Flight Deck
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 957-5990
  • Region: Lexington County

Aircraft-themed decor with an extensive collection of military memorabilia and photographs. Menu ranges from burgers and sandwiches to ribs, pizza and Greek specialties.

Gilligan's Seafood Restaurant

  • 938 Northlake Drive
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 808-2244
  • Region: Lexington County

If you want great seafood in a casual atmosphere reminiscent of the beach stop by Gilligan's in Lexington. Specials Kids Night - Monday through Wednesday! Kids 10 & under receive a FREE kid's...More

Hampton Street Vineyard

  • 1201 Hampton Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 252-0850
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Innovative American cuisine with seasonal menu changes, featuring fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, lamb, duck, veal, accommodating and professional service all taking place in an urban cool space below...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

Il Giorgione

  • 2406 Devine Street
  • Columbia, SC 29205
  • Phone: (803) 521-5063
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Come and enjoy an authentic Italian experience in our welcoming dining room, or enjoy our courtyard open air “al fresco” dining. We look forward to seeing you!  

J Gumbo's

  • 1401 Sumter Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 748-8878
  • Region: Columbia City Center

J Gumbo's is now serving up Louisiana recipee Cajun style cooking at the corner of Washington and Sumter streets. While Cajun food is typically known for being hot and spicy, the truth is that Cajun...More

Jillian's

  • 800 Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 779-7789
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Jillian’s is designed for eating, drinking and mingling, with plenty of visual stimulus from 15 TV monitors and 13 big-screen TVs. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, soups,...More

Judy’s at the Market

  • 322 Little Brooke Lane
  • West Columbia, SC 29172
  • Phone: (803) 509-5641
  • Region: Lexington County

Judy’s at the Market serves comfort food at its finest. Our motto of “fresh, healthy, local” is reflected in everything we do, from our hand-battered fried okra to our top-quality...More

Marinoni's Restaurant and Pizzeria

  • 7001 St Andrews Road
  • Columbia, SC 29212
  • Phone: (803) 834-6468
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Welcome to Marinoni's Restaurant and Pizzeria offering fresh, homemade food made daily for the entire family in a friendly atmosphere. Although most consider us a brick oven pizza restaurant, we have...More

Market Bakery

  • 3483 Charleston Highway
  • West Columbia, SC 29172
  • Phone: (803) 737-4664
  • Region: Lexington County

Opening soon

Mellow Mushroom Pizza - Lexington

  • 5364 Sunset Boulevard
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 359-0778
  • Region: Lexington County

A regional hippie-themed pizza chain serving gourmet, hand-tossed pies, calzones, hoagies and salads. All with fresh ingredients. Pizza toppings range from jerk chicken and pineapple to plain-old...More

Menkoi Ramen House

  • 1004 Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 708-1569
  • Region: Columbia City Center

The Menkoi Ramen House is located in the heart of the historic congaree vista, just minutes from a slew of other restaurants and shopping. A genuine taste of Japanese ramen, this noodle house offers...More

Miyo’s Harbison

  • 1220 E-2 Bower Parkway
  • Columbia, SC 29212
  • Phone: (803) 781-7788
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Asia is a continent of many different peoples and cultures, and its cooking offers an equally enormous diversity. Asian cuisine is fresh, colorful, and always aromatic. The resturants of the Miyo's...More

Old Mill Brewpub

  • 711 East Main Street
  • Lexington's Old Mill
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 785-BEER(2337)
  • Region: Lexington County

Old Mill Brewpub recently opened in the former Cotton Grill location at the historic Old Mill in downtown Lexington. The brewing equipment is due to arrive in June 2013, but the 24 current craft...More

Qdoba Mexican Grill - Five Points

  • 2006 Devine Street
  • Columbia, SC 29205
  • Phone: (803) 799-1950
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Qdoba Mexican Grill is not your typical fast-casual restaurant. We’re an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative...More

Qdoba Mexican Grill - SE

  • 6070 Garners Ferry Road
  • Columbia, SC 29209
  • Phone: (803) 783-8766
  • Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

Qdoba Mexican Grill is not your typical fast-casual restaurant. We’re an artisanal Mexican kitchen where anyone can go to enjoy a fast, handcrafted meal prepared with fresh ingredients and innovative...More

Quaker Steak & Lube®

  • 941 Spears Creek Court
  • Columbia, SC 29045
  • Phone: (803) 563-5501
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

The original Quaker Steak & Lube® was founded in 1974 and built in an abandoned gas station in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Commonly referred to as “The Lube,” the restaurant features a...More

Roof Top Lounge at the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

  • 1400 Main Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 988-1400
  • Region: Columbia City Center

The Roof Top Lounge offers an unbeatable view of Columbia and a trendy assortment of drinks and literally a breath of fresh air. Private functions available for up to 50 people.

Salty Nut Café

  • 2000-A Greene St.
  • Columbia, SC 29205
  • Phone: (803) 256-4611
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Known for its huge half-pound burgers - topped with chili, Cajun spices, jalapeños or other toppings - this relaxed Five Points staple also offers wraps, salads and sandwiches. Draws a diverse crowd...More

Saluda's

  • 751 Saluda Avenue
  • Columbia, SC 29205
  • Phone: (803) 799-9500
  • Region: Columbia City Center

The largest VFW officers club was built at 751 Saluda Avenue after World War One for the specific purpose of entertaining and celebration on a grand scale.  After six years of renovation, the...More

Sandy's Famous Hot Dogs - USC

  • 825 Main Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 254-6914
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Sandy's is a local landmark in Columbia, SC that has been selling Hot Dogs and gourmet Ice Cream since 1979. We offer you two sizes of Hot Dogs: the Regular 1/8 lb. or the Super 1/4 lb. We will make a...More

Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar

  • 841 Sparkleberry Lane
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 788-6966
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

From the people who bring you Mr. Friendly's and Gervais & Vine comes an upscale dining experience with such dishes as their Seared Diver Scallops, Smoked Oyster Stew, Sesame-Ginger Tuna Tartare,...More

Starbucks - Southeast

  • 6080 Garners Ferry Road
  • Columbia, SC 29209
  • Phone: (803) 695-0115
  • Region: Columbia SE & Ft. Jackson

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Stone River

  • 121 Alexander Street
  • West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Phone: (803) 727-8047
  • Region: West Columbia/ Cayce/Airport

Coming soon the the Midlands!

The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn NE

  • 8910 Farrow Road
  • Columbia, SC 29203
  • Phone: (803) 807-9000
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

The Oak Table

  • 1221 Main Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 563-5066
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Located on the corner of Main and Gervais Streets, The Oak Table offers guests a menu of classic, American cuisine served in a captivating space that highlights the best of both contemporary and...More

Tonella's Bistro

  • Shoppes at Flight Deck
  • 109 Old Chapin Road, Suite J
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 785-8663
  • Region: Lexington County

Tony & Elizabeth Tonelis invite you to join in on an extraordinary dining experience that is sure to entice the palate.

Travinia Italian Kitchen Lexington

  • 5074 Sunset Boulevard
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 957-2422
  • Region: Lexington County

Monday - Friday      Happy Hour 3 - 7 pmTuesdays        25% off Bottle of WineWednesdays      1/2 price MartinisFridays      Live Entertainment...More

Wild Wing Cafe in the Vista

  • 729 Lady Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 252-9464
  • Region: Columbia City Center

First opened in Hilton Head, SC, Wild Wing Cafe has become a regional icon on the strength of its 30-plus wing flavors like Jalapeno Cheddar and Wild West. The extensive menu offers a...More

World of Beer

  • 902 Gervais Street, Space F
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 509-6020
  • Region: Columbia City Center

World of Beer proudly offers over 500 different beers for your drinking pleasure.

Yogen Früz - Lexington

  • 851 HWY 378, Suite 108
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 359-9075
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Fresh strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and other fruits are available year-round at yogen früz. The menu includes “ü serve” yogurt sold by the ounce with a choice of toppings. Also offered are “nü...More

Za's Brick Oven Pizza

  • 2930 Devine Street
  • Columbia, SC 29205
  • Phone: (803) 771-7334
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Locally owned and operated, Za's open-faced kitchen and energetic staff delivers more than a dozen signature pizzas as well as soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and nightly specials. Specialty pies...More

cupcake

  • 1213 Lincoln Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 212-4949
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Cupcakes: they're sweet and delicious... tiny works of art that bring back the delights of childhood.  In short, cupcakes are perfectly sized portions of personal happiness, and now they're right...More

Alodia's Cucina Italiana

  • 2736 Northlake Drive
  • Columbia, SC 29212
  • Phone: (803) 781-9814
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Proprietor Adam Huneau's first restaurant is sure to wow taste buds with his authentic Italian cuisine comprised of recipes that have been pulled from the pages of his family's cookbook. Named after...More

Brixx Pizza

  • 486-11 Town Center Place
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 708-4874
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant that serves the best brick-oven pizzas around! Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature sandwiches, pastas, salads and desserts...More

Mediterranean Café

  • 327 West Main Street
  • Suite A
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 356-6294
  • Region: Lexington County

Opened by the brother of the owner of the Mediterranean Tea Room in Shandon, the Mediterranean Café brings the same authentic and reasonably priced cuisine to Lexington. The menu includes Greek salad,...More

Motor Supply Company Bistro

  • 920 Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 256-6687
  • Region: Columbia City Center

An early pioneer of dining in the Vista, Motor Supply's eclectic menu reflects a classic bistro mentality and changes every day and every night. Upbeat, cosmopolitan atmosphere and excellent food....More

Red Bowl in Lexington

  • 5166 Sunset Boulevard, Suite E
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 996-1333
  • Region: Lexington County

Bowl is a fusion of Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine that is sure to satisfy just about any palate and wallet. The Asian restaurant opened September 3, 2008 in Lexington as the latest extension...More

San Jose Mexican Restaurant: Blythewood

  • 110 Creech Road
  • Blythewood, SC 29016
  • Phone: (803) 735-9787
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Offers a vast array of combination and specialty platters. Happy Hour and lunch specials also available. Full bar and large patio. Locally owned and operated.

Starbucks - Columbiana Centre

  • 100 Columbiana Circle
  • Columbia, SC 29212
  • Phone: (803) 749-4557
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Starbucks - Five Points

  • 747 Saluda Avenue
  • Five Points, SC 29205
  • Phone: (803) 779-1082
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Starbucks - Forest Acres

  • 4840 Forest Drive
  • Columbia, SC 29206
  • Phone: (803) 743-4350
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Starbucks - Harbison

  • 276 Harbison Boulevard
  • Columbia, SC 29212
  • Phone: (803) 732-1853
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Starbucks - Northeast

  • 163-8 Forum Drive
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 736-3412
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Starbucks - Northeast

  • 480-6 Town Center Place
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 462-3352
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Starbucks - Vista

  • 829 Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 779-3484
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Model of corporate responsibility to some, poster child of reckless homogenization to others, no one can argue that Starbucks is a successful company. Serves a rotating list of coffees with such...More

Thai Lotus

  • 612 St. Andrews Road
  • Columbia, SC 29210
  • Phone: (803) 561-0006
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

The buffet at this elegant but casual Asian restaurant is enormously popular, especially on weekends, but menu items like Mussaman Curry and Thai Style Shrimp Scampi make choosing difficult. Factor in...More

Tin Roof

  • 1022 Senate Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 771-1558
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Tin Roof is now open in the Vista! Great food & cool tunes make The Roof the place to be for lunch, dinner, happy hour, and those late nights in Columbia!

Tipsy Toad Tavern

  • 103 Beaufort Street
  • Chapin, SC 29036
  • Phone: (803) 932-4470
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

The Tipsy Toad Tavern delivers on its effort to be a local pub in the most traditional sense while also acknowledging its proximity to Lake Murray with a seafood-heavy menu that far eclipses the...More

Tsunami Downtown Columbia

  • 700 Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 312-9911
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Tsunami is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant and bar where providing an exceptional dining experience is our priority. The freshest ingredients ensure exquisite meals from the fun, creative...More

Tsunami of Harbison

  • 1290 Bower Parkway
  • Columbia, SC 29212
  • Phone: (803) 407-3873
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

Tsunami is an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant and bar where providing an exceptional dining experience is our priority. The freshest ingredients ensure exquisite meals from the fun, creative...More

Which Wich? Harbison

  • 1230-B1 Bower Parkway
  • Columbia, SC 29212
  • Phone: (803) 407-4222
  • Region: Irmo- St. Andrews/Harbison

As the name implies, this place is all about the sandwiches, with more than 50 from which to choose. Categories are simple: turkey, chicken, ham and pork, beef, vegetarian, Italian, "classics"...More

Which Wich? Northeast

  • 494-1 Town Center Place
  • Columbia, SC 29229
  • Phone: (803) 227-2782
  • Region: Richland NE & Ft. Jackson

As the name implies, this place is all about the sandwiches, with more than 50 from which to choose. Categories are simple: turkey, chicken, ham and pork, beef, vegetarian, Italian, "classics"...More

Wild Hare Sports Cafe - Vista

  • 902-B Gervais Street
  • Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 929-0374
  • Region: Columbia City Center

Mouth-watering lunch specials accent a menu that is complemented by gut-busting appetizers such as the potato cakes and chili cheese fries. Come hungry, because the portions are aplenty. If you’re...More

Wild Hare Sports Café - Lexington

  • 5474 Augusta Road
  • Lexington, SC 29072
  • Phone: (803) 951-1916
  • Region: Lexington County

Mouth-watering lunch specials accent a menu that is complemented by gut-busting appetizers such as the potato cakes and chili cheese fries. Come hungry, because the portions are aplenty. If you’re...More

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