15 Best Fun Restaurants In Columbia

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Marlin

4.6

Exceptional(3529)

$$$$

• Low Country • Columbia

Booked 42 times today

Welcome to the Blue Marlin Restaurant, proudly serving "A Taste of the Southern Low Country," located in Columbia South Carolina's thriving Congaree Vista District. Stretching from Savannah to the South, and Georgetown to the North, the Low Country is resplendent with the bounties of the sea and coastal marshlands. Succulent shrimp, oysters, crabs, crawfish and catfish abound. Lush greens, corn, rice and ripe red tomatoes are plentiful. Low Country cuisine brings all of this food together in a sumptuous array of unique and distinctive dishes.

2. Boku- Columbia

4.5

Awesome(53)

$$$$

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 6 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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3. California Dreaming-Columbia

4.4

Awesome(1462)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 44 times today

California Dreaming is located in Union Station, a historic train station in Columbia, SC.The restaurant serves a mix of hearty American classics in a large family-friendly atmosphere. What sets them apart from the rest is that every dish is fresh and prepared from scratch daily, including notable favorites, like the California Dreaming Salad, honey-butter Croissants and fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs. Additional features: online ordering with curbside pick-up.

4. Smoked

4.6

Exceptional(463)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 38 times today

Smoked, is an upscale fine dining experience that combines the elements of Seafood, Swine, and Smoke.Smoked strives to give patrons the customer-driven experience unique take on libations that are unmatched fine dining.

5. The Venue

4.0

Excellent(114)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 20 times today

Your eater-tainment destination is now on the 1600 Block of Main Street. Perfect place for brews, and entertainment or virtual sports gaming. Enjoy LIVE MUSIC every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!

6. The Grand on Main

4.2

Awesome(426)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to The Grand on Main. Enjoy a traditional fine dining experience, sip cocktails at the bar, dine outside on Main Street or relax on our back patio. Afterwards, enjoy our exquisite boutique bowling alley or Robinson Room, dessert lounge.The Robinson Room, located in the hidden lower level of The Grand, is the city’s latest swanky dessert and cocktail lounge. Our pastry chefs have collaborated with Michelin Star Pastry Chef and New York-based culinary expert, Rory Macdonald, to bring his world-famous, decadent desserts to Columbia’s Main Street.

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7. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(1337)

$$$$

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 3 times today

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is an unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” featuring a full Salad Bar with over 30 items, 6 Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb sliced at your table by our Gauchos. Along with a full bar, we have a beautiful walk-in wine cellar with fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California and our Brazilian Flavored Martini Menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

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8. Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi

new

3.7

Very Good(22)

$$$$

• Hibachi • Columbia

Booked 6 times today

Coming Soon! Main Street is getting a Hibachi and Sushi restaurant! Our opening date will be October 20th, 2022. Be on the look out for reservations to open soon!

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9. The Melting Pot - Columbia SC

4.8

Exceptional(936)

$$$$

• Fondue • Columbia

Booked 33 times today

Experience a new way to dine when you make The Melting Pot in Columbia your next dinner destination. From the first bite of our delicious artisan cheeses, to the last bite of our decadent chocolate fondues, you will know you have made the right decision! Whether you want to have the full four-course adventure or you are in the mood for perfectly crafted cocktails and cheese fondue, you can find what you crave on our tables. Our friendly staff specializes in creating your perfect night out. Come join us today at The Melting Pot.

10. The Robinson Room

4.3

Awesome(47)

$$$$

• Dessert • Columbia

Booked 3 times today

Located in the hidden lower level of The Grand on Main, home to the city’s latest swanky dessert and cocktail lounge, is The Robinson Room. The lounge offers Chef Macdonald’s award-winning, Instagram-worthy desserts which can be paired with some of the world’s most rare and exclusive liquors. Michelin Star Pastry Chef and New York-based culinary expert, Rory Macdonald, is collaborating with the Grand on Main to bring his world-famous, decadent desserts to Columbia’s Main Street.

Best Fun Restaurants in Columbia

Price

Cuisine (20 of 21)

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Marlin

2. Boku- Columbia

3. California Dreaming-Columbia

4. Smoked

5. The Venue

6. The Grand on Main

7. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

8. Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi

9. The Melting Pot - Columbia SC

10. The Robinson Room