Restaurants in West Columbia

“First visit for me. Everything was great. Friendly service. Pulled pork sandwich was solid. Hot link was very good. Smoky, nice snap to the casing, and perfectly spicy. Brisket chili was phenomenal!”

“A friend and I have regular dinner dates at Terra and we always have a great time! Tonight we had the shishito peppers, Chinese pork belly, snapper and the braised lamb pappardelle followed by the olive oil cake with sweet cream eggplant ice cream. We both agreed it was one of our top meals over the past several years at Terra and cannot wait until our next date! Quality, consistency and service are always top notch, and the one time we tried another restaurant for our date night we totally regretted it and went right back to Terra for our next meetup. Thank you Terra for being so reliable and delivering some of the best bites in the area, you are our gem!”

“Wonderful service! Ashley, you were a wonderful waitress! The food and drinks..yum!! Chef's kiss! 5 Stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I brought my dog in to hang out before she was put down and Haley was a star! She went out of her way to get ice cream for Ellie among other things. I’ve always had great experiences at Savage, but the compassion, caring and love that Haley showed was unreal. I would hire her on the spot at BMW. Kudos to you guys for running your business the right way!!!!”

“This is a great spot to hang out and for live music. Nice and cool, even in the summer.”

“My experience here was amazing as usual. Chrissy is such a people person and is definitely in the right field. She made me feel at home. She remembered everything I liked from a previous visit. I was amazed?. I noticed she treats every guests the same. I love her energy.
The Best and I Will Be Back”

“11 of us came to town for an LSU game. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like regulars. I cannot say enough about the staff. Meagan, Brianna, and Jayson were amazing. We visited several times during our stay. If we ever come back to town, we will make Calloway’s a must. And, the food was amazing! Don’t miss the wings!!”

“super nice lady's. very welcoming. my new favorite drink place for sure!”

“My husband and I ate there Saturday night and this is now one of my favorite restaurants. The people were nice and the food was amazing. We will definitely be going back. Also I never give reviews for anything so for me to be doing it now that means something lol.”

“Had Rico's for the first time today. I can't say enough nice things about them. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I'll definitely come again.”

“10/10 definitely the new go-to coffee spot. This was our first time and the atmosphere was very chill. We tried the white chocolate raspberry iced latte, dirty chai latte, caramel macchiato, dragon latte, the apple fritter, caramel doughnut, and cream filled coffee cake. All of which were drool-worthy and delicious. Parking wasn’t difficult and the prices are very comparable to other coffee shops in the area. The barista was super friendly and patient with us. We will definitely be back! (Photos in comments)”

“Thanks West Columbia Groucho’s for such great customer service. I ordered take out and had one wrong item in my order. The manager made the entire order over again….not just what they got wrong. And nicely didn’t warm the STP so that we could have it another day or later that night. Thank you for going above and beyond!”

“The Morning we had Brunch at Rutiz it was Amazing. Our Waitress was Michell. We Had a group of 8.Michell accommodated us with lots of energy and Laughter And Great Service.We were Treated like we were in the White House. Thanks Again Michell Job we’ll Done.Can’t wait to come again.”

“hell i dont know when to go there as they cannot be depended on to be open, as i guess they could 10 times the size if you would know when they will be open”

“Today we got ice cream only, but it was delicious. The owner was there working and greeting every customer she could. It was busy because she was giving away ice cream before it went bad. Ice cream melts without electricity. She was without power and instead of seeing it go to waste, she announced she was giving it away!!!!! I didn’t see a customer come in that didn’t leave money, but she was not asking for a dime. Support local. Support small businesses. Wish I could give 100 stars.”

“Most restaurants are short handed - ya’ll need to call Pete and Gus at Zesto’s and see what they are doing…12 people working the window and I counted around 12-15 more working grills, drinks and packing/delivering to tables- Lobby is packed but the wait to order is like 1 min. and wait for food was around 5 mins. Everyone is always so friendly, the place has is always clean and the food is…..Amazing! The only place I will eat cole slaw!”

“The BEST tacos and Mexican food in West Columbia/Columbia. My go to is their birria tacos. They are so flavorful, crispy and the consume sauce for dipping is amazing!! Local, family run business with very nice owners.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Our go to place! We look forward to coming here and have never had a bad experience.”

“My family and I visited this restaurant on our travels through the area, and we are so happy we did! The food was absolutely delicious!! We tried the chicken quesadilla, barbacoa torta, beef soup, and a variety of tacos. Everything was amazing. My son loved the soup so much that he drank every drop of the broth. Absolutely recommend this restaurant.”

“Always friendly, food is consistent and good, place is clean! We eat here quite often.”

“Fantastic flavor! Great combination of spices & flavors. This pizza is special!”

“I sampled some of their Cinnamon loaf at a family member’s house over Christmas holidays, YUM!! So today we took a Sunday afternoon drive to find them. Not only did I snag a full Cinnamon loaf for us, we tried a new offering, personal sized Napoleon! It was the perfect sweet snack for the 2 of us on our afternoon adventures. We look forward to swinging by on future Sunday afternoons to try other goodies!!”

“Loved going to this place when I went down there I always got the Greek salad <3

Vegetarian options: They have a section on the menu for it

Dietary restrictions: They have a section for it

Parking: Sometimes the parking lot it packed but that’s just cuz it’s so good worth the wait

Kid-friendliness: They have booster seats and provide crayons and a children’s menu

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp and many spots in the restaurant”

“PERFECT FOOD!!! me encanto!!! de lo que ordene no puedo decidir que fue lo mas q me gusto! tienen que darles una oportunidad a este lugar, definitivamente mi nuevo lugar favorito!”

“The bread is always Fantastic! Matthew was a very attentive server. The chocolate mouse is always a winner!”

“This place is so good the food was absolutely amazing friendly wait staff very fast love this place I will be a regular from now on.”

“Vegetarian options: They really cool u tell em and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have any problems doing such for whatever u need they are awesome there all of them

Parking: It's got gas station on the store as well it's huge and nice clean ? u can't miss it

Kid-friendliness: Yes full of good ppl n friendly faces

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes have wheelchair ramps door side parking to it”

“Absolutely loved Cafe Strudel! The sandwiches are fresh and packed with flavor, and their homemade pastries are a must-try. It’s a charming spot with friendly staff and a fun, artsy atmosphere.”

“We ate at the restaurant in North, SC. The service was excellent and the food we ordered was tasty. We really enjoyed the hospitable staff and our waitress. (very accommodating) The salsa bar, bean queso and chips are amazing. We will definitely be back!”

“Fun place! Great beer! A good time!”

“I ordered a custom cake for my birthday and it turned out beautifully and tasted great and was a great price! I would definitely recommend this bakery to anyone! The owner was lovely to work with. I will be a returning costumer for sure”

“What! As a patron way back in the Food Lion strip mall days, this was hands down the best buffet in town, & sad when they closed. I watched when they broke ground on this new location. I couldn't be the first to enjoy since now I have an autistic child of habit, new isn't easy for us. Using my Super Mama powers, we went for lunch on his birthday in January. I do not have enough room on here to describe the ambiance, cleanliness, kindness, etc... Lucas & I will NOT EVER eat out anywhere else, not even fast food joints kids are attracted to. You get your own hibachi chef, sushi buffet with chef, "traditional" American foods, full salad bar, bars full of Chinese & Chinese-American foods, soups, desserts, superior service, a really undescribable without experiencing for yourself just daily lunch. So much deliciousness to even attempt to enjoy in a 2-hour visit for the price of chicken nuggets, fries, drink, & shake at fast food joints! If the lunch is mind (gut) blowing, supper must be out of this world! Soon. I have to judge many places by staff because of my son, who not only rolled out the red carpet for him/us, but innumerable amounts of other-abled folks, which is important to me. I have traveled & eaten at many places. I now have built-in ADA EYE. My eyes have never, ever, laid eyes on wait staff, or owners, who help a blind person or someone in a wheelchair get tabled and then helped with food selections, plating, and seated to enjoy. Care, respect, not enough words for this either. I have heard the owners waited 15+ years, raising $1,000,000 to create a dream for themselves and their patrons. Where in Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, Sumter, Charlotte, Augusta, Greenville, Charleston, Atlanta, and so on, can you get the same? Send me a Gmail & we will talk! Prove me wrong, I will buy your supper & eat a plate of octupi!”

“The place isn’t really structured for dine in, a few chairs are there BUT the food, I ordered and the food was ready within the time frame given. It tasted good too. It was hot and delicious.”

“Asked for pastichio, not available, next asked for mousakka, not available, asked for rice pudding, not available. Did get spanakopita and Greek salad each were good, but wanted the other Greek goodies on the menu Oh well Vey disappointed in the Greek salad with little feta and no onions yet loads of lettuce. Never again thanks but no thanks”

“Lovely atmosphere, great owners, pool tables, food and bartenders. Highly recommend to the people in the west columbia area”

“Great restaurant that serves both Mexican and Honduran dishes. A wide variety and fairly priced. The atmosphere is great and the service is great. It also has a variety of candies and other items for sale by the register.”

“Diner type atmosphere- much bigger menu than franchise store, and the fries are better. Very good fast food - I was craving a burger and it compares to the franchise burger. They also have fish and other sandwiches. I will go again”

“I had a take out order I accidentally ordered something but had to change it so they accommodated with my forgetfulness without even a word. The best customer service.
The food was in a larger portion and it tasted pretty good. I’d recommend this place to those who want to taste Italian food.”

“We love Mai Thai. We have been going there for years. Everything is fresh. One of the best restaurants in the area. The wait staff ROCK!!!!”

“I've made this my regular haunt for almost a year now and don't regret it. The bartenders are friendly and are quick at what they do. The bar also has a wide variety of options for food and drink, in addition to several pool tables.”

“Excelente comida y servicio muy agradable. ¡Sopes exquisitos! Excellent food and happily pleasant service. Exquisite sopes!”

“Definitely will come back again”

“Food & Drinks are excellent”

“Very slow cook. We have been waiting over 20 minutes for our food. The food is very good. Waitress is very sweet and I love her tattoos. She was a little busy. Definitely will be back ☺️”

“Excellent Thai food. Great atmosphere. And great food.”

“I am (largely) a meat eater only. Ordering burgers without buns, etc. has been pretty disappointing UNTIL I STOPPED HERE!! We ate at the Clemson Rd store. My husband loved his chili dog & these were the best cheeseburgers I have had in a very, very long time--AND reasonably priced. We will be back!! Thank you!!!”

“I almost went to a chicken chain restaurant, but I saw this yellow truck sitting at the end of the parking lot next to the circle K. I'm glad I came here for lunch instead of the other place. ?”

“I visited a year ago and forgot the address and name of the place. Just so happened to stumble upon it and am so glad!! Great food, service and the atmosphere is typical of a quick lunch or inexpensive dinner stop. The food is very fresh. I had the enchilada lunch plate. All three types were very good and enough to fill me up. Unlimited chips/pico and an amazing margarita topped it off. Not sure what the negative reviews were about, I’m picky and have not one complaint!! Give it a try!”

“There are a few Salsarita's in the area, but this one is the best. You can easily tell the staff cares about food quality and service! The restrooms are clean, the "burritos artists" are personable and engaging, and the portions are what one should expect when eating a proper lunch or dinner for the price payed. ¡Muy Excelente!”

“Best spot in Columbia for seeing local and regional music. A legendary name in the area that definitely deserves some attention if you’re looking for live music”

“Been in the West Columbia for over 10 years this is my first time trying this place and I must say I’m very impressed my family loved everything we tried. All the food was fresh and tasted delicious.”

“A small pizza place just out of South Congaree. I was a little skeptical when I saw the low price. Ordered a 50/50 half vegetable and half double pepperoni with extra cheese. The pizza was loaded with vegetables and pepperoni, very fresh with a lot of cheese . $13.00. Give this place a try, I'm getting my pizzas there from now on !”

“Excellent customer service , the staff is always smiling and helpful with coffee and food choices and free pup cups !”

“Authentic as it gets, go in and order carne asada tacos or carne asada quesadilla you will not be disappointed. It really does not get more authentic than this place. They have both a store and a restaurant. Its as real as it gets”

“Dang good BBQ, the super fine chopped BBQ threw me off at first but im a big fan, their mustard sauce is great as well. Ribs were good, but not nearly as good as the BBQ.”

“definitely worth stopping in”

“First time here and definitely the wings are a most have!

Parking: Is a busy are so parking was full at the time i arrive but not the worst cause there are plenty of options.

Kid-friendliness: Yes, fun restaurant for the family.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“I have been to many Dennys around the country and never had a great experience at them. This one was a pleasant surprise by having good food And great service. It was quick and clean.”

“One of my favorites...always great”

“Good food and smoothies. Fast service. Download the app and order ahead”

“I won't rate the food. I was not really pleased with the food, but that may have been my own fault for the choice of ingredients I chose. I may have just chose a bad combination of things. The menu is easy to navigate with lots of choices. Nice size serving, but a little steep on pricing. $42 and some change for 2 people,
We both got the Mac and cheese bowl combo. The lady running the place is very nice and helpful, entire establishment was clean and inviting. Ill give it another try soon and make better choices on toppings.

Kid-friendliness: Clean dining area and restrooms, kids menu.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to the sidewalk nearby and plenty of room at the tables for easy navigation.”

“I've been eating at Bogart's for a few months now, and I've loved every menu item I've tried, but last night I had THE BEST steak I've had in years... even better than my own cooking! Kudos!”

“Miss Linda was on top of her gane. All the staff was super friendly and the meal was fresh and delicious. Enjoyed it.”

“Very authentic food ... unfortunately IWent the food was served in my table, I forgot to take any pictures ??I was delicious, the carnitas tacos & the asada sopes is my favorite”

“Mary and Angelo kill it with the food and service after salsa nights. Calm atmosphere too! Love it!”

“Beef was very good and tender. Mac and cheese was absolutely homemade and good as well. Not a huge fan of the mashed potatoes but that is just personal taste. Large main portion. There is a daily special each day.”

“My go to taco truck spot. Definitely worth a 45 minute wait... good things come with time. But in all seriousness, I personally think this is the best taco spot in Columbia, SC.”

“Cleanest Waffle House I have EVER been in. KUDOS!!!!!!!!”

“They do not speak a lot of English. They could have talked the meanest things to me in Spanish and I never would have known. But I have to tell you. This place is gold. It's amazing food for an amazing price.

Wheelchair accessibility: 2 handicap spots with wheel chair dip on side walk”

“West Columbia gem that anyone should try. I always get the super house which can be turned into three regular meals. Wings are always crispy and juicy, egg rolls are are always crispy on the outside and delicious. Please go support them!”

“We have been travelling between Cincinnati, OH and the South Carolina coastal area for over 25 years. Based on BBQ lure and many investigations, one of the stops we began to make was at Hite's BBQ. Husband always has a cooler ready to go and even plans his drive so we can get there when they are open. We have eaten at their picnic tables but mostly pack as much as we can for family, friends, and mostly us. Recently my husband was on the trip alone and stopped for his "fix." The credit card machine was doing something crazy and we were overcharged. Upon discovery, we reached out to Hites and they immediately refunded our whole bill. That was not necessary, as we purchased products. I think they are about the nicest folks anywhere, and that's on TOP of their high quality food. Thanks you guys! We will be stopping again soon. Jan and Tod Kesselring”

“Love ❤❤❤❤ and of course the food”

“Miss Jan is the bomb! She is easy to communicate with and replies in a timely manner. I gave her a vision, and she created just that! This was my first time ever getting a customized cake, and she exceeded my expectations. Holidays are coming up and I know exactly who to call? Thank you Miss Jan!”

“❤️❤️❤️❤️love this place !!!!!”

“Friendly staff, always smiling and cutting up, even through a rush. Fast service. Great food. Love the turkey and dressing. The lima beans are on point. Keep up the great work. Yall are great.”

“love arby's, no customer / friendly service at all...drive thru when you pull up..she tells you the price and that was it, get home no sauce for the French dip, no arby sauce, no horsey sauce...”

“Have eaten here several time. Good quality food. People are always friendly. Not a big place, and it is hidden away, close to the entrance at the state farmers market.”

“Fresh home cooking brought to you, cant beat it. The food is awesome and the prices are even better. Very friendly, takes credit card/debit card and cash. Recomend the BBQ chicken hash and rice.”

“I've enjoyed Hunt Bros. for over 20 years. The slices are a great after work snack and on a "we just want the whole thing" night, one phone call is all. Our local Marathon ladies make them less than a mile from our house !”

“The subs r made perfect, and nothing falls out. The ingredients are fresh, and the customer service is amazing. The restaurant is clean, and they have an A rating.”

“I frequent this establishment on occasion. Convenient for me and always a great choice for when kiddos want pizza. Plus I enjoy the pizza puffs they’re delightful. I recommend this place to everyone.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️??”

“Good taste delicious drink”

“This place is bussin, unreal authentic Mexican food. Service is friendly, food is great, portions generous, price crazy cheap. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you’re feeling Mexican food because they are our go to over many other places we have tried in the area.”

“Nice little place to hangout”

“It is a great local dive bar. They have just enough drinks and bar snacks to enjoy the night with friends at the pool tables. Great place to meet the community, fun atmosphere for small groups. Always have a good time playing pool here.”

“It's a food "truck" but it's my favorite place to eat at work. Service can be very slow. Not cheap but a good value. I've been recommending it to several coworkers and associates in the area. There's a small covered area you can eat but I think it's best enjoyed back at my desk”

“I usually purchase my items from the website; once I arrive I send the message I am here and they immediately bring to my vehicle. Most convenient way to shop.”

“I recommend to come and see the live music they performe”

“I stopped by around 8pm today and was treated very friendly and received service pretty quickly. I ordered a carne asada quesadilla and carne asada taco with a drink. Everything was delicious and brought me back to the nostalgia of living in Arizona and authentic Mexican food. There is a small language barrier but regardless, I tried speaking my best Spanish to bridge that gap although you can still order in English. I only realized after that maybe I should have come in a little bit earlier due to a sign posted on the door I think they are currently open until 7:30pm on weekdays and 8:00pm on weekends. I only wish I could communicate better how much I appreciate the staff taking the time to take care of me even though I think they were supposed to be closed at the time. Thank you for the excellent food and good customer service.”

“double cheeseburger basket no tomatoe was my order. with a sweet tea for drink burger had mayo/ mustard oozing out side. was undercooked, soggy, bland, tasted the mustard/mayo over everything. fell apart after 2 bites. my 2 large dogs didn't even wanna eat what i couldn't.. fries barely had salt. slaw was bland with no seasoning.. (yay soggy cabbage soaked in mayonnaise.) tea was old and bitter. 1/5 stars.”

“I went to try their quesabirrias and they were amazing!!, they were so tasty i definitely recommend the food came out fast too!. And their sauces were a chefs kiss. in all it’s 10/10 i would recommend going best tacos in south carolina!!”

“First time here, I ordered online. The lady at the counter was super nice. The food was great. I had a gyro and fries. My friend had a chicken Philly. We both enjoyed our lunch!!”

“Visited today, 5:55pm, Walked in the door, two girls working, neither greeted me, said hello or anything. After I decided what I wanted, one of them finally asked what I wanted. Ordered my sandwich and said that I would be getting chips and a drink. She told me that they didn't have fountain drinks only bottles. I asked if I could just get 2 chips and no drinks as I don't care for Pepsi products, "Nope, I'll have to charge you for extra chips".....okay, I'll just get the drink. "Your total is $13.01".....Sorry, I don't have a penny....no problem, $1.99 changed returned. Then, no, "Thank You", no, "Have a nice evening, have a good night, come back to see, hope you enjoy"......the sandwich was outstanding, and the service was great....the personalities, sucked. It was my 1st visit, I'll give it another shot, but if the same 2 girls are in there........nope, I'll go to Steve's, Sub Station or Grouchos.........”

“First, I want to say that most fast food restaurants do not take the time to listen, and honor requests of the customers that's paying their own money for food and drinks. Miss Jennifer Assistant Manager needs to be promoted to owning one of these Dunkin Doughnuts. She's awesome, kind, compassionate and loves her job to the upmost. She's always there, everytime I go there; just about every morning, she's there. Jennifer has a smile that's contagious also her workers are so sweet, kind and humbled. At this location, they have a system that's down packed, they work together as one team. I want everyone to see this review. Yes, Miss Jennifer, I'm on your side. I won't let anyone talk about this Dunkin Doughnut location.

From: Gwendolyn Felder”

“This is our favorite Waffle House in the area. The staff are always great! The food is good and we have made it tradition to come here for holidays. It is wheelchair accessible.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very wheelchair friendly. Two handicap parking spots and tables are mostly all accessible.”

“the food is amazing, great atmosphere.❤️❤️”

“Viv was amazing! Tipped greatly for great service!”

“Normally I give the benefit of the doubt and deliver a 5-star review; however, there were instances that could not be ignored, just not more than a 1-star deduction IMO. Service was decent and food was good once corrected. So why the deduction? We donated to first responders today, and left a tip, only to sit at the table and realize one of two sandwiches was not made correctly (no mayo requested but mayo was on the sandwich, mustard on sandwich but there was no mustard), so we requested a remake. Then I noticed I was overcharged for a sandwich. This is just a suggestion rather than a deduction because I’ll go with the cashier selected the sandwich but was unaware of the price difference. On the wall, it was $1.10 less than the online price (I found out after I ordered), so my suggestion is to ensure online and in-store pricing matches.”

“Best subs

Vegetarian options: Salads are great

Parking: Handicap parking available

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap seating available”

“Everything was AMAZING. The whole experience.”

“This spot is da bomb. I love getting the devil's chocolate cake with cheesecake 😋. It's so addictive! If I could go almost every day, I would. By talking about it, I want a slice now. I can't wait to dig into one again. Also, try the peanut butter 🥜 cookies. You won't regret it.”

“Sade took very good care of us. We didn't want for anything. Very attentive and proactive and sweet. We will definitely be back. Thank to Sade. We will be back. Great service.”