Restaurants near Columbia Metropolitan Airport

30 restaurants available nearby

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1. Red Lobster - Cayce

3.9

Excellent(11)

$$$$

• Seafood • Columbia

Booked 1 time today

Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com

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2. California Dreaming-Columbia

4.4

Awesome(1755)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 61 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.

3. Blue Marlin

4.6

Exceptional(3746)

$$$$

• Low Country • Columbia

Booked 36 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.

4. Smoked

4.4

Awesome(636)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 26 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.

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5. Motor Supply Company Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(3495)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 27 times today

Located in the historic Congaree Vista with a heated patio and free valet parking, Motor Supply has been serving progressive, New World cuisine using classic French culinary techniques for over 20 years. Led by Executive Chef Wesley Fulmer, the kitchen's lunch, dinner and brunch handwritten menus change daily, featuring contemporary New American cuisine, with nods to Creole, Cajun, Southern, French and Asian cuisine. Motor Supply works with local, sustainable farms for produce, meats, dairy and more. Seafood is caught off of the SC coast, and all of our charcuterie, desserts, stocks, sauces and dressings are made in-house. The bar boasts an extensive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-winning list (2006-13), imported, domestic and local craft beers, as well as an artisan farm-to-shaker cocktail list made from house-infused liquors, handmade bitters, barrel-aged spirits and locally-sourced ingredients and garnishes, mixed up by Head Barman Jake Smith.

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6. The Melting Pot - Columbia SC

4.8

Exceptional(1033)

$$$$

• Fondue • Columbia

Booked 41 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.

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7. Travinia Italian Kitchen - Lexington

4.5

Awesome(551)

$$$$

• Italian • Lexington

Booked 25 times today

Our restaurant has something for everyone. We boast a creative menu of both Italian and American dishes, sure to satisfy any palate. Everything we provide is handmade by master cooks who have years of experience blending spices, flavors, and high-quality ingredients together. We constantly push the boundaries of Italian cuisine to find new, innovative dishes that our customers will enjoy. Only the freshest ingredients pass our standards here. We build our dishes from top-quality fruits, vegetables, and meat. Whether you’re craving a juicy steak, crisp salad, or fresh seafood, rest assured that you’ll be delighted. And we also offer many gluten-free options! Thanks to years of culinary innovation and hard work, our restaurant stands at the forefront of fine dining in Lexington. Visit us today and see what makes us stand out. Check out our weekly specials and drop by for Happy Hour every 4 - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

8. Saluda's

4.8

Exceptional(3398)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 22 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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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.3

Awesome(2308)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 32 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!

10. The Grand on Main

4.2

Awesome(543)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 32 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.

Restaurants near Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Red Lobster - Cayce

2. California Dreaming-Columbia

3. Blue Marlin

4. Smoked

5. Motor Supply Company Bistro

6. The Melting Pot - Columbia SC

7. Travinia Italian Kitchen - Lexington

8. Saluda's

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

10. The Grand on Main

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