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Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant
Address: 304 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Known as a special occasion hotspot, Al's Upstairs does everything right, from its tuxedo-clad servers to its fantastic skyline view to its classic (mostly) Italian cuisine. Begin with a Caesar salad, crab-stuffed mushrooms or fried green tomatoes topped with gorgonzola and red pepper coulis. Follow with chicken...
Address: 2135 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
Another Five Points surprise, Baan Sawan serves Columbia's best Thai and is nice enough for a date or a special occasion, too. Despite the cuisine's (not entirely deserved) reputation for tongue-scorching spiciness, you'll find the kitchen here able to customize most any dish to your taste, from the aforementioned...
Address: 2400 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205
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Long considered one of Columbia's top tables, Dianne's admirably maintains its contemporary, upscale ambience and varied menu, making it a popular destination for local deal-makers. Start with an antipasto platter for two, and then enjoy linguine with clam sauce, fettuccine Alfredo, or eggplant parmesan. Try trout...
Address: 2013 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205
Five Points might not come immediately to mind for old-school fine dining, but that's exactly what you'll find at Garibaldi's. Expect classic Italian dishes, careful service, and an elegant Art Deco setting complete with jazzy background music – it's ideal for business dinners or dates. The regular menu includes tasty...
Address: 620A Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Gervais & Vine is a trendy spot offering dozens of by-the-glass wines, a broad array of beers, and a fine selection of single malts and other liquors. Satiate hunger with a few of the 30 or so hot and cold tapas, such as seared scallops, petite filet mignon with feta and balsamic reduction, grilled sausage, Spanish...
Address: 224 O'Neil Ct, Columbia, SC 29223
Although it's a much favored spot for sushi, Inakaya has a full menu of Japanese dishes that can accommodate just about any taste preference. They even offer a children's menu. Along with stellar sushi, the restaurant offers a vast menu of starters such as Nameko Oroshi (grated radish with salmon roe) and Kamonasu...
Address: 922 S Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
A small local chain, Miyo's takes a broad approach, offering dishes from all over the Asian continent. Numerous dishes represent the various regions of China, especially Szechuan, plus Malaysian curries, Japanese udon noodle soups, and the like. There are plenty of vegetarian options, and you can even create your own...
Address: 803 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Chef-owner Fulvio Valsecchi's Northern Italian cuisine has reached near-legendary status in the Midlands. The classic atmosphere augments selections such as smoked mountain trout, Italian sausage with polenta and marinara, gnocchi with your choice of sauce, seasonally changing risottos, and roasted veal chops stuffed...
Address: 4963 Ft Jackson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29209
Since the mid-1970s, there has been a Japanese restaurant at this location. It changed management (and names) a few years back, but continues to serve what many consider Columbia's best sushi. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's cozy and appealing once you enter. You'll find a great selection of...
Address: 700 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Tsunami is a classy and welcome addition to The Vista. The decor is fashionably sleek and contemporary, with pendant lighting, original artwork, and lots of shiny surfaces. Sushi is a major draw, but there are plenty of options if you prefer cooked food, from teppan yaki steak, shrimp or chicken to tempura veggies to...
