The best restaurants in Columbia

Red Sake focuses on clean, raw and pure Japanese flavors, building sushi and other bites from fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables for…

285 Columbiana Dr #G · ✓ checked Jul 30

Craving an upgrade from your average patty? Grill Marks in the Vista turns out creative, gourmet burgers, crispy fries, and hand-spun…

711 Gervais St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Easygoing Vietnamese kitchen serving pho, rice dishes & other traditional fare, plus bubble tea.

9308 Two Notch Rd

Gourmet thin-crust pizza, pasta & imported wine served in comfortable surrounds with patio seating.

2406 Devine St

Clean spot for classic Vietnamese eats like pho and banh mi.

2250 Sunset Blvd Unit I (West Columbia)

Sushi & hot Japanese fare served in simple decor, including a table with floor pillow seating.

224 Oneil Ct Ste 9

Local, fast-casual restaurant dishing up Mexican eats including burritos in a festive setting.

4525 Forest Dr Ste. 2-A

An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

2138 Pickens St

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

1000 Gervais St

Sports bar with an extensive menu of Lowcountry pub food & a USC Gamecocks following.

415 Meeting St (West Columbia)

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

275 Harbison Blvd

Bar and restaurant featuring American small plates, fried rice and cocktails, plus a band.

1556 Main St Ste 100

Sophisticated restaurant (no tipping), offering tapas and other plates (including brunch and lunch) and beer and wine (from growers).

707 Gervais St

Modern venue in a strip mall serving Asian-fusion fare, plus sushi & other traditional Asian dishes.

530 Lady St suite B

Sushi & eclectic grilled fare join cocktails & sake amid buzzy, high-energy atmosphere.

807 Gervais St #103

Casual, southern-style choice specializing in biscuit creations alongside grits and waffles and mimosa cocktails.

3246 Forest Dr

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

370 Columbiana Dr

Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.

711 Harden St

Breakfast, brunch cafe featuring farm-fresh breads, pastries and baked goods, plus lunch dishes, including sandwiches.

709 Gervais St

Casual restaurant for tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican faves.

601 Main St Apt A

Upscale restaurant and bar for seafood and steak, plus cocktails, wine and beer.

1643 Main St

Casual spot with beer and fried fare, offering seating both inside and on the outdoor patio.

1332 Rosewood Dr

Hopping all-you-can-eat lunch & dinner buffet with a variety of barbecued meats, sides & desserts.

4927 Alpine Rd

Small, easygoing choice serving pho, rice dishes & other traditional Vietnamese fare.

2011 Devine St

Snug Mexican outlet with a few outdoor tables serving traditional eats & margaritas in unfussy digs.

2421 Bush River Rd

Seasonal, creative Southern dishes served in lively, comfortable environs.

2001 Greene St A

Comfort food such as sandwiches, salads, and deviled eggs served in a cozy environment.

1531 Richland St

Casual eatery serving burgers, hot dogs and fries and breakfast, plus pimento cheese and chili options.

1809 Laurel St

Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.

401 Main St

Old-school ice cream parlor & burger shop serving dipped cones & chicken dinners since 1949.

504 12th St (West Columbia)

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

600 Gervais St

Southern-style joint for barbecue plates of pulled pork, brisket, ribs and chicken, plus desserts.

2001 Hampton St

Relaxed joint supplying basic BBQ chow & an all-you-can-eat buffet plus homemade sides & sauces.

530 Devine St

Casual chain eatery serving fried chicken tenders and sliders in a range of customizable spice levels.

4601 Devine St

Fast-casual place (expanded from a food truck) serving Mexican fare, including tacos, burritos and more, alongside friendly customer…

1531 Percival Rd

Late-night eatery serving burgers, wings, salmon and more amid a relaxed atmosphere.

1501 Bush River Rd

Popular chain known for its chicken wings and sauces, plus salads and sandwiches, served up in a relaxed space.

1033 Roberts Branch Pkwy Ste 204

Bustling tavern serving generous portions of smoked meat & Southern sides, plus frequent live music.

700 Harden St

Lunch-only spot doing wings, fried catfish & barbecue, with a buffet option & basic table seating.

1601 Shop Rd

Casual, New Orleans-inspired outpost specializing in brunch staples, such as eggs Benedict, pancakes and beignets.

2030 Devine St Suite 101

Industrial haunt in historic digs with Cajun & Creole bites, an ample whiskey menu & weekend brunch.

1214 Main St

Popular steakhouse serving choice cuts of beef & locally sourced seafood in sophisticated surrounds.

1221 Main St #150

Sports bar serving burgers and wings alongside pizza and sandwiches, plus beer and cocktails.

498 Town Center Pl

Texas-style eatery known for its smoked meats like brisket, wings and ribs, plus Southern sides.

1119 Methodist Park Rd (West Columbia)

Neighborhood spot dishing out familiar pizzas and salads alongside beer and wine.

2150 Sumter St

Casual, clean Asian eatery (with takeaway option) dishing up fried rice, wings and burgers, plus burgers.

7358 Parklane Rd

Airy restaurant with a terrace offering classic burgers, steaks & salads, plus a store.

1320 Main St #150

Inviting outpost of a local chain for Italian classics with a modern twist & an extensive wine menu.

101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd

Family-owned restaurant serving classic breakfast dishes and cocktails, plus waffles.

116 State St (West Columbia)

Casual hub serving up unique burgers plus sandwiches, salads & fish tacos offers frequent specials.

827 Harden St #1001

Hopping no-frills sports bar with chicken wings & other pub fare, plus live music & pool tables.

Suite C, 125 Outlet Pointe Blvd

Upscale tavern with eclectic American fare & wine amid the brick walls of a former bottling company.

1215 Assembly St

Relaxed setting for stone-fired pizzas, upscale pub food, beer & wine from lunch till late-night.

621 Gadsden St

Restaurant & bar at the Columbia Marriott offering Southern-inspired cuisine from morning to night.

1200 Hampton St

Family-owned pizzeria serving pizza, paninis, pasta and other classic Italian fare in a cozy setting.

843 Polo Rd suite 4

Casual establishment serving a variety of Asian dishes including sushi, plus a full bar.

1516 Ellie Dr Ste 101

Smoked meats, sandwiches & sides are served at this modest counter serve with a relaxed atmosphere.

8604 Farrow Rd A

Down-home setting for classic BBQ with signature sauces & hearty sides plus outdoor seating.

2614 Hard Scrabble Rd

Buzzy cafe & espresso bar known for their hangover hash browns serves all-day eats plus beer & wine.

300 State St (West Columbia)

Provisions from local farmers dictate the Southern-leaning menu at this bistro with skyline views.

100 State St (West Columbia)

Restaurant featuring wild game dishes, burgers, steaks and Great Lakes seafood, along with beer, wine and cocktails.

823 Gervais St Unit 100

Regional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.

702 Cross Hill Rd

Warm venue with outdoor seating, prepping elevated eats like truffle parmesan fries & bison burgers.

2400 Devine St

Cafe preparing a menu of breakfast and lunch options in a comfortable setting with a patio.

118 State St (West Columbia)

Relaxed eatery and bar offering Classic American dishes, cocktails, hookahs, and drinks, plus dance parties on weekends.

1120 Washington St

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

4600 Devine St Ste C

Branch of a laid-back chain known for Southern food & all-day breakfast selections.

936 Harden St

Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.

936 Gervais St

Generous portions of pasta, pizza & other Italian favorites in a warm, brick-&-wood-paneled setting.

1213 Blanding St

Warm, contemporary option serving Mexican cuisine such as tacos, burritos, beers & tequila drinks.

823a Lady St

Rustic-chic locale with a patio featuring seafood-focused Italian plates with housemade pasta.

4722 Forest Dr

Upscale American eatery with a daily changing menu, plus an outdoor sculpture garden.

920 Gervais St

Friendly eatery featuring Southern-inspired breakfast fare, as well as burgers, sandwiches, pancakes and waffles.

2002 Greene St Apt A

Mexican meals such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos are served at this casual counter-serve eatery.

295 Glenn Rd Ste B (West Columbia)