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1. Tupelo Honey - Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(153)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Columbia

Booked 125 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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2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.5

Awesome(2653)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 107 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. Red Lobster - Sumter

3.9

Excellent(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Sumter

Booked 1 time today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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4. Oscar's of Summerville

4.7

Exceptional(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Summerville

Booked 51 times today

Oscar's of Summerville is an upscale casual restaurant that specializes in serving traditional American favorites and other creative cuisine. Oscar's of Summerville offers a full-service bar, seating in the main dining room or lounge as well as a porch or private banquet room. The menu features small plates of steamed PEI mussels, smoked gouda grit cakes, lump crab cakes, jumbo shrimp cocktail, cheesy mushrooms and coconut fried shrimp. Other offerings at Oscar's of Summerville include soups, sides and grilled entrées. Items off the grill are served with choice of side, sauce and salad. Additional entrées include grilled chicken breast, chicken carbonara and shrimp and grits.

5. Saluda's

4.7

Exceptional(4112)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 38 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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6. Blue Fin - Columbia

4.3

Awesome(687)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Low Country • Columbia

Booked 8 times today

Blue Fin brings the taste of Charleston to Columbia with a Metropolitan flair. With an upscale casual atmosphere, Blue Fin can accommodate any occasion from the everyday to special nights out.

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7. Mill Pond Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(1717)

$$$$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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8. Prohibition - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(167)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

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

4.2

Awesome(2873)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 33 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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10. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.9

Exceptional(262)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 17 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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CherylVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time at Oscar's and it did not disappoint. The Chicken Carbonara was mouth watering. Baked Scallops were done to perfection. Our waiter (Adam) was very personable and attentive. We will be back. Next time we're trying the steaks.
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Oscar's of SummervillePrice: Expensive• American• Summerville
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4.7
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Paddy
Atlanta •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall things were good for everyone but me. They gave me the wrong food to start with, then misled me on what I ordered. I wasn’t able to eat it because of the spicy chicken. The server took it off our bill.
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.5
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Dawn
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We really enjoyed our dinner. Our server was excellent- would definitely recommend!!
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Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.7
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Tracy
Nebraska •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 9, 2025
Food was delicious, just as expected. Biscuits, fried pickles, fried okra, chicken and waffles and banana pudding were all perfect. Wouldn’t hesitate to order them all again.
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Tupelo Honey - ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Southern• Columbia
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4.7
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RickeyVIP
South Carolina •36 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2021
Mary was our waitress and she took very good care of us for our anniversary. She is very knowledgeable in several stations at Red Lobster. She fixed our drinks from the bar when we arrived. Then she chipped in and waited on our table. She checked on us several times and helped me with the portal when checking out our Bill. She made us feel special and was a fabulous waitress. Food was cooked to our liking and we would definitely go back.
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Red Lobster - SumterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Sumter
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3.9

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