Dining In Columbia
Columbia SC Restaurants! Get Stuffed! Columbia SC Restaurants- Columbia SC restaurants are plentiful and diverse. Whether you're in the mood for Asian, Italian, Greek, Lebanese, or just down-home Southern cookin', Columbia SC restaurants are sure to please! Wonderful Columbia SC restaurants are located all over town.

Columbia SC restaurants are found all over town, and leave you with many options. As you try to decide what your taste buds want, and how to fill your stomach visit the weblinks found at the top of this page, or under venue descriptions to decide what your feast will consist of before you get there. Columbia SC Restaurants! Hungry Yet?


Alodia’s Cucina Italiana
Alodia’s Cucina Italiana is a restaurant born from the love of an Italian family. 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. Alodia’s fare and ambiance will resound with the smells and tastes of old Italy. Fresh sauce and homemade pastas are the foundation of the menu that has brought generations together and is sure to bring your family together. Come experience a new restaurant with food that dazzles the taste buds and warms the soul.
2736 North Lake Drive
803-781-9814
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Bonefish Grill
From the wood-grilled fish to the steaks and chops to the chicken and pasta, Bonefish offers something for everyone.
1260 Bower Pkwy.
803-407-1599
4708 Forest Drive
803-787-6200
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
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 – there’s something for everyone.
486-11 Town Centre Place (Village at Sandhill)
803-708-4874
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Caddy Shak
Full service restaurant that features a homemade pimento burger, wing chips, beer battered onion rings and more! Visit The Caddy Shak today...where it's more than just golf!
381 Pilgrim Church Road
803-356-4653
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California Chicken Grill
At California Chicken Grill you can enjoy delicious, char-grilled, skinless-boneless chicken, wings, baked chicken tenders, wraps, sandwiches, and salads. All served in a friendly atmosphere, for dine-in, take out, or delivered fast to your home. Join us for some great tasting, wholesome, prepared food, made from scratch everyday, at a reasonable price.
701 Gervais Street
Suite 110
803-252-1818
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Charleston Crabhouse
It's Fun to be Crabby at the Charleston Crab House! The Charleston Crab House has been serving traditional Lowcountry seafood for longer than can be remembered. Labeled the Original, Charleston Crab House knows where and how to get the absolute freshest seafood that is always prepared in the traditional Charleston Lowcountry fashion!
7205 Two Notch Road in front of Columbia Place Mall
803-462-1618 For Reservations
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Damon's Grill
Damon's is known as THE place for ribs for a good reason! Award-winning, tender, meaty and smothered in their own special sauce, there's more to Damon's than ribs...offering prime rib, burgers, seafood and more!
900 Senate Street
803-758-5880
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Dano's Pizza
Dano's offers NY and Gourmet style pizzas and nearly 20 different topping options. Join them for happy hour specials and nightly dinner specials.
2800 Rosewood Drive, Suite C
803.254.DANO (3266)
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El Monterrey
E Monterrey prides themselves in providing its customers with a unique and pleasurable dining experience by serving the finest Mexican food around. Now serving at two locations, one on Parklane Road and one on Broad River Road.
7260 Parklane Road
803-699-6248
2219 Broad River Road
803-798-9055
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Fatz Cafe
Great food in generous portions served in a relaxed, comfortable setting by friendly people...that's what we focus on and you can taste it in the signature salads & soups and the outstanding chicken, ribs, pasta, and beef.
5590 Forest Dr.
803-782-1183
212 Wall St. at I-20 (Exit 98) (Camden)
803-432-3439
7420 Broad River Rd.
803-781-5036
5462 Augusta Rd. (Hwy. 1)
803-808-1905
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Fuddruckers
After twenty-five years, we at Fuddruckers still hold true to our simple recipe and values: 100% USDA fresh ground beef, buns made from scratch every morning and throughout the day, and farm-fresh produce and all the other fabulous “fixins” that make your hamburger truly yours….because there are no shortcuts to perfection.
1801 Bush River Road
803-798-3775
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Garden Bistro
At Garden Bistro, we pride ourselves in serving up one of the healthiest, freshest and most unique menus for lunch anywhere in downtown Columbia. If you’re looking for that quaint indoor patio dining experience then this is where you need to be. From our fantastic daily specials like the Finley Wrap (turkey, bacon, swiss, onion, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, sweet mustard in a tomato wrap) to our renowned Smashed Sandwiches like the Smashed Cuban (ham, roast beef, swiss, pickles and sweet mustard on texas toast), you will leave completely satisfied with your choice. New specials, new layout, and new ownership…come check us out!
923 Gervais Street
803-933-9085
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Golden Corral
Golden Corral is the place to come for homestyle cooking, buffet style! Choose from a variety of delicious selections from the hot buffet such as: Barbeque Chicken, Country Fried Steak, Roast Beef, Asian Pork Roast and more! Golden Corral also features a Cold Buffet where you can make your own salad, a Soup & Potato Bar, Breakfast Buffet and last but certainly not least, a scrumptious Bakery section that features mouth-watering cakes, brownies, ice cream and more! At Golden Corral, there's something for every family member to enjoy!
5300 Forest Drive
803-787-4446
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Hemingway's Music & Sports Pub
Hemingway's is Irmo's premiere Bar and Grill with Live Music 4 nights a week and the friendliest bar staff in the whole Harbison/Irmo area. Hemingway's boasts a full menu from our "Dirty Fries" appetizer to to our signature "teri-hot wings". Whatever your stomach is craving, we have it here at Hemingway's. Happy Hour is a ritual at Hemingway's. It runs from 4:00-8:00pm and one of our daytime ladies, MB or Connie, will take real good care of ya. From our wings and burgers to steaks and seafood, you'll see that we pride ourselves on being locally owned without all the corporate mumbo jumbo and hassles of the real world. We are a place to get away and be a little bad and feel good about it.
7467 St. Andrews Road
803-749-6020
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Hudson's Smokehouse
Bring the whole gang out to Hudson's Smokehouse for mouth watering menu items and irresistible side dishes. There is something for everyone at our family restaurant, whether you have lunch or dinner with family friends and co-workers, listen to the music on the patio, or have a beer while you watch the game. We also specialize in custom catering for any size event.
4952 Sunset Blvd., Lexington
803-808-7039
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Inakaya
At Inakaya we have an authentic and original Japanese menu with the freshest ingredients. We offer the finest sushi available in Columbia and are rated high amongst the best sushi bars and Japanese restaurants in the Southeast. Reservations are recommended for dinner. We provide a wonderful atmosphere that is family friendly with children's menus available upon request.
655 St. Andrews Road
803-731-2538
224 O'Neil Court
803-699-2626
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La Fogata
At La Fogata Mexican Restaurant, everything served is strictly authentic Mexican cuisine. La Fogata is known around South Carolina for offering the finest dine-in or take-out services in the state. All food is made fresh upon order as the chefs take pride in creating a meal that will satisfy and excite!
4545 Broad River Road
803-772-4577
105 Amicks Ferry Road in Chapin
803-932-2475
2824 Main Street in Newberry
803-321-9798
1792 South Lake Drive in Redbank
803-957-0840
Hwy 321 in Gaston
803-794-7490
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Liberty Tap Room
Looking for something more on tap? Columbia SC restaurants offer Liberty Taproom showcasing 50 beers on tap and an additional 39 in the bottle. This Columbia SC restaurant's menu doesn't stop here. Not only do they want to quench your thirst they intend to fill you up with their extended menu selections.
828 Gervais Street
803-461-4677
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Maurice's Gourmet Barbeque
A family business for 61 years, Maurice's Piggy Park prides itself in years of tradition, attention to quality, tested and proven recipes and very loyal customers. Here you can find items like fresh pork, ribs, beef or chicken being pit-cooked slowly over hickory coals (dry heat) while it is basted with the heirloom secret recipe sauce, a yummy mustard based sauce, which enhances the flavor. In fact, a leading New York newspaper lists Maurice Bessinger's Piggie Park as one of the best barbeque houses in the country! Come judge for yourself!
800 Elmwood Ave, Columbia 803-256-4377‎
4411 Devine St, Columbia 803-782-9547‎
2450 Augusta Rd, West Columbia 803-796-4777‎
1600 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia 803-796-0220‎
2515 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia 803-791-5053‎
7350 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia 803-783-5303‎
622 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia 803-772-6999
‎1141 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo 803-732-5555
9563 Two Notch Rd Columbia 803-462-0882
252 O'Neil Court, Columbia 865-0608
107 Clemson Rd Columbia 803-788-5661
766 W Main St, Lexington 803-359-8789
1010 South Lake Drive, Lexington 803-356-1909
6029 Edmund Hwy, Lexington 955-2322
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Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Columbia SC restaurants provide you with a fiesta by enjoying chips and salsa, your favorite burrito, fajitas, and much more at Monterrey- Bienvenidos Amigos! There are locations on Afton Court, Senate Street in downtown Columbia, and Sunset Blvd.
114 Afton Court
803-749-5928
Second Location
931 Senate Street
803-765-1465
Third Location
5570 Sunset Blvd.
803.356.8314
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Pho Viet
Noodles tangling around every component unguarded, meat simmering beneath a mixture of mouth-watering broth, fresh herbs floating about and squeezes of lime perking up the flavor of all ingredients. Here at Pho Viet, in addition to Pho Bo, we feature the finest naturally flavored Pho noodles with low-calorie, delicious soups to give our customers a complete, nutritious and well-balanced meal. Enjoy your Pho here at Pho Viet and you’ll be part of a special culinary and cultural transformation. We are proud to serve you only the jewels of the Vietnamese cuisine.
2300 Decker Blvd
803-699-5959
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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
This is the place to go for a romantic, wonderful meal. Their steaks are carefully selected and aged for tenderness then cut thick to ensure juiciness. They are seared to perfection at 1800 degrees and topped with fresh butter that sizzles seductively on your plate, announcing the arrival of a fantastic steak you'll be talking about for days.
Hilton Hotel
924-A Senate Street
803-212-6666
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Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Sakura Japanese restaurant -where the South Carolina 's top sushi and Japanese Food spots, service, casual atmosphere and location come together. Sakura Japanese Restaurant is Columbia’s best Japanese and Sushi restaurant that offers a great Lunch and Dinner menus that carry a wide varieties of tasty seafood and sushi dishes prepared fresh daily. We are the local's favor in Columbia SC since 1986. A diverse clientele comes to this hidden spot in Columbia. The humble interior holds about cozy tables and a sushi bar. Lunch specials are among the best lunch bargains in town. The usual varieties are available, with a few creative rolls and seasonal specials. There's also light, crispy tempura, traditional bento boxes, spicy and filling soups..
4827 Forest Drive
803-738-9330
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Sam's Fine Wine, Beer, Spirits & More
With over a billion beers, wines and spirits out there, it's no wonder people have a hard time keeping track of what they have tested and have not. That’s where Sam's comes in; putting in the hard hours of "ahem" product testing so we can share our views with you. Our goal is to provide you, our very loyal customers with useful information. We just want to inform, educate, and maybe have a little fun along the way. Come check us out!
5050 Sunset Blvd, Lexington
803-808-1830
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Sato
A traditional Japanese steakhouse that serves an array of Japanese style dishes, great steaks, fresh seafood, and chicken dishes in a casual dining atmosphere. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner only; closed on Mondays.
1999 Beltline Blvd.
803-782-1064
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Southern Pig B-B-Q
A locally owned and operated business that strives to give Columbia residents and visitors a true taste of Southern B-B-Q. Fried chicken, beef hash, ribs, hot wings, black eye peas, banana pudding and cobler are just a few of the items you'll find on the buffet, for take out or dine in! Come check us out...it only takes one time and you'll be hooked.
135A Blythewood Road
IGA Plaza/Exit 27 off I-77
803-786-4301
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Sumo Japanese Restaurant
Enjoy Fun, Family and Entertainment at Sumo Japanese Restaurant! Chefs will entertain you as you dine on Hibachi style steak, sushi, vegetable selections and chicken.
151 Clemson Rd.
803-788-2300
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Tabouli Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar
A one-of-a-kind restaurant and bar that is sure to please your taste buds and more! Offering salads, appetizers, kabobs and soups.
2930 Devine Street
803-256-1007
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The Bistro
The epitome of Bistro dining at it's finest. The Bistro serves up some of the best food around like the Bistro Bites Skillet, mounds of meat piled on the Club Bistro, a yummy Apple Bacon Spinach Salad, a hearty portion of Bistro Baked Bolongnese Penne Pasta and the tremendous Gorgonzola Filet. Come check out the numerous options we have to please your taste buds.
109 Old Chapin Road #J
Lexington, SC
803-359-9915
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Tsunami
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 atmosphere of our sushi bar to the intimate tabletop dining in our exotic interiors. Tsunami also offers traditional Japanese tempura, pot stickers, tataki, and hibachi. We slice our fish to order and create artful presentations to please both the eye and palate. Whether on a date or with a group of friends Tsunami is the perfect place for a night out. Come experience Tsunami, a new approach to hip, sophisticated Japanese cuisine.
Downtown Columbia
700 Gervais St.
803-312-9911
Harbison (Opening in May!)
1290 Bower Pkwy.
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Uno Chicago Grill
Uno Chicago Grill is the perfect place to relax and enjoy fantastic pizza and a great variety of American cuisine any night of the week. Uno has become legendary for its handmade pizza dough (crafted on-site daily), and its unique, welcoming atmosphere. Nothing fake, nothing too fancy, just great American food. At Uno, you can enjoy Certified Angus Beef ®, tempting new creations like Chicken Milanese and Spicy Chicken Flatbread, or any of our famous Deep Dish Pizzas, which we originated. True to the traditions of Chicago's famous speakeasies, Uno's bar offers a fun atmosphere to relax and make new friends. Uno's drink list features 12 wines and a number of fun specialty drinks, including frozen, mixed and nonalcoholic options.
5304 Sunset Blvd.
Lexington, SC
803-359-3888
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Village Bistro
Columbia SC restaurants provide your taste buds with delicious entrees from Village Bistro! Enjoy succulent steaks, mouth watering crabcakes and more, all arranged in an elegant feast before you!
The Village at Sandhill
498-I Town Center Place
803-227-2710
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WG’s Chicken Wings
Home of the original Buffalo Wings! WG’s has developed their own special sauces and taken chicken to a new plateau. It is a great place to relax and enjoy a light lunch or a full meal. Come check us out and watch your favorite sports while eating the best grub around!
736-H St. Andrews Road
803-772-1489
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