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1. Saluda's
4.8
Exceptional(4069)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 24 times today
Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.
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2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating
4.4
Awesome(2596)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 67 times today
Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.
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3. Mill Pond Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(1690)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Rembert
Booked 18 times today
Window seating is first come, first serve depending on how early you make your reservation. Parties larger than 5 are unable to be seated next to the window. We do our best to accommodate all requests but aren't always able to seat everyone that requests a window seat by the window.Mill Pond Steakhouse is the only up-scaled steakhouse in the midlands. We have a well developed staff that is committed to your dining needs. It starts from the time you pick up the phone to make a reservation to when you are welcomed at the front door and lasts forever. When you arrive to the Mill Pond Steakhouse in Boykin, SC you take a step back in time. Mill Pond Steakhouse offers rustic elegance with southern hospitality and a one of a kind dining experience.Parties of 6 or more are required to call the restaurant at 803-425-8825 and ask to speak to management. If you can't make your reservation on time, please call to let us know or else your table may be given to someone else. Thank you!
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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia
4.1
Excellent(2847)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Columbia
Booked 42 times today
Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!
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5. Prohibition - Columbia
4.4
Awesome(137)
Price: Expensive
• American • Columbia
Booked 27 times today
Prohibition Columbia opened in the spring of 2024 and is brought to you by the same team behind Prohibition Charleston, which opened in 2014, and Repeal 33 in historic Savannah, Georgia. While many of the food and drink items can be found at all three locations, special considerations have been made to tailor a unique experience in each city.As part of the ever-growing Main Street District, Prohibition brings innovative cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and live music to the heart of Soda City.
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6. Tupelo Honey - Columbia
new
4.8
Exceptional(49)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Columbia
Booked 120 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.If you do not see your desired party size or time available please see our website for additional reservation availability. https://tupelohoneycafe.com/location/frisco/reservations/
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7. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia
4.8
Exceptional(250)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Columbia
Booked 16 times today
Welcome to MOA, downtown Columbia's exclusive destination for authentic Korean BBQ dining. Our upscale establishment prides itself on delivering an unforgettable culinary experience, where the vibrant flavors of traditional Korean cuisine meet the highest quality ingredients, including our signature dry-aged beef. Sit back and relax as our dedicated service team expertly handles the grilling for your table, ensuring every bite is perfection. Join us for a memorable dining adventure at the only Korean BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia, where every moment is filled with warmth, flavor, and genuine hospitality.
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8. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC
4.3
Awesome(413)
Price: Moderate
• American • Columbia
Booked 13 times today
Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.
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9. Boku- Columbia
4.2
Awesome(283)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Columbia
Booked 5 times today
At Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can be sure you are receiving only the highest-quality meals with the freshest ingredients possible. We pride ourselves on not serving our customer's pre-made food. We make everything from scratch, including our noodles, salads, crab rangoon, calamari, soups, cocktails, and more! All our food is made-to-order. You won’t be able to find quality like this elsewhere!We want to make your time at our restaurant as enjoyable as possible. Therefore, at Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can trust that we will provide you with a made-from-scratch meal paired with the best cocktails, sake, wine, and craft beer you will find in Columbia, SC.Our team is excited to serve you, your family, and your friends' delicious meals and beverages. See you soon!
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10. Top of Carolina
4.5
Awesome(114)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Columbia
Booked 23 times today
Embark on a culinary adventure unlike any other as you ascend to the pinnacle of indulgence at the Top of Carolina rotating restaurant for Sunday brunch. Nestled high above the cityscape, our panoramic views are only rivaled by the sumptuous spread awaiting your arrival. As you sip on mimosas and bask in the morning sunlight, let the world below become a mere backdrop to the feast unfolding before you.From the first bite of freshly baked pastries to the last sip of artisan coffee, every detail is meticulously curated to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your brunch experience to new heights. Indulge in a symphony of flavors, from savory classics to inventive culinary creations, all while being gently spun around to witness the ever-changing landscape below.Join us at the Top of Carolina, where Sunday brunch isn't just a meal—it's an unforgettable journey through taste and sight, leaving you with memories as delightful as the dishes themselves.

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  • Dustin
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely great experience!! Our server (can’t remember her name) was awesome!!
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    California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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    4.4
  • Mo
    South Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    As always this place is amazing, well worth the drive! Best steaks around blows all the high end steakhouses in columbia out of the water. The ribeye is top notch and the cheesy potato’s are to die for. Will be back again soon!!
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    Mill Pond SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Rembert
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    4.8
  • Joseph
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was amazing. Loved the atmosphere. Our server, Elena, was incredibly nice. We we were in town to visit USC and she happens to be a student. She not only gave us the best service, but also answered several questions about USC. Being in the restaurant business for a while when I was younger, I appreciate this kind of personal service. Looking forward to visiting Saludas again!
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    Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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    4.8
  • Bradley
    Georgia •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Prohibition is the perfect spot right on the corner of Main Street the food was amazing and the service was great. They have constructed a great atmosphere to dine on a date or just catch a bite with friends with drinks. Will definitely be back
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    Prohibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia
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    4.4
  • NatalieVIP
    Colombia •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Feb 2025
    We came here to Ruth’s last night 2/12/25 Service excellent! Food O M G so good! Atmosphere cozy and chill! Only thing is parking, there is a garage but they charge $20 per hr. There is though street parking, where you can find it. Other than that, we highly recommend this spot. We will definitely be coming!!
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia
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    4.1

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