Restaurants near Columbia Museum of Art

21 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Marlin

4.6

Exceptional(3967)

Price: Moderate

• Low Country • Columbia

Booked 27 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. Saluda's

4.8

Exceptional(3617)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 27 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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3. California Dreaming-Columbia

4.4

Awesome(2018)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 96 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

4.4

Awesome(791)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 21 times today

Smoked is an upscale dining experience nestled in the heart of Columbia, SC. With a rustic yet modern ambiance, Smoked offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for both casual dining and special occasions. Experience our renowned signature cocktails paired with award-winning bar service. Indulge in our carefully crafted menu that transforms premium meats and fresh ingredients into mouthwatering masterpieces, developing each dish into a symphony of taste and aroma. Accompany your meal with a curated selection of in-house brewed craft beers and fine wines, all designed to elevate your dining experience. At Smoked, we blend culinary expertise with Southern charm, creating an unforgettable destination for food enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

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5. Motor Supply Company Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(3662)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 33 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.

6. The Grand on Main

4.3

Awesome(620)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 16 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 Urban Tiki, Columbias only dedicated Tiki bar.

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7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.5

Awesome(2446)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 37 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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8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.9

Exceptional(60)

Price: Expensive

• Korean • Columbia

Booked 12 times today

At MOA, we aim to serve guests with the highest quality, raw meats, including dry-aged beef options, while also providing an upscale, full service where our servers will handle all of the grilling in order to get the most enjoyment out of your barbecuing. Reservations: We are excited to serve the Downtown Columbia area, and can not wait for everyone to visit us!

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9. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

4.0

Excellent(189)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 15 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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10. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

4.5

Awesome(1506)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 14 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!

Restaurants near Columbia Museum of Art

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Marlin

2. Saluda's

3. California Dreaming-Columbia

4. Smoked

5. Motor Supply Company Bistro

6. The Grand on Main

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

8. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

9. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

10. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

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