Best Columbia, SC Restaurants

  • Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar
  • Saluda's
  • Motor Supply Company Bistro
  • Mr. Friendly's New Southern Café
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • Gervais & Vine
  • Terra
  • Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar

    Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar

    Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar is ideal for a business dinner or a date – when you want to impress, this is a fantastic choice. The menu has a little...

  • Saluda's

    Saluda's

    Housed in a carefully renovated historic VFW officers club, augmented with an 1800s mahogany bar and a gorgeous 1915 Schomacker grand piano, Saluda's is...

  • Motor Supply Company Bistro
  • Mr. Friendly's New Southern Café
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    The signature Ruth's Chris sizzle is in full evidence at this respected chain's Columbia outpost. Notable for prime steaks, upscale decor, elegant but...

  • Gervais & Vine

    Gervais & Vine

    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....

  • Terra

    Terra

    Upscale and stylish, with exposed brick and a warm color palette, Terra has developed a following among local foodies who appreciate the cooking and the...

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About Columbia, SC Restaurants

As a college town, Columbia has its fair share of inexpensive sandwich shops, coffeehouses, take-out counters and burger joints, many of which are very good. But luckily, you don't have to look too hard for a more upscale Columbia, SC restaurant experience. Some of the best bets for American and Southern cuisine are Hennessy's, Motor Supply Company, Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar, Terra, Ruth's Chris, Mr. Friendly's and Saluda's. For seafood Blue Marlin is tops, and for Italian Dianne's on Devine or Al's Upstairs are proven winners. Sushi is slowly making inroads here – give Inakaya, Saky or Tsunami a try. Fantastic after-dinner treats can be found at Goatfeathers, Nonnah's and Cool Beans.
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About Kim Goodin

Kim Goodin has traveled extensively throughout the US and Europe, stopping for a year or two in places such as London and Denver. Aside from road trips, she enjoys animals and books, and has many of both. She will read almost anything, but particularly enjoys biographies, Southern gothic fiction, mysteries, classic British novels, and cookbooks. When her nose isn't in...  Read More

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