17 Restaurants Near University of South Carolina

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Saluda's

4.8

Exceptional(3017)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 26 times today

We had a great time at Saludas! Our waitress was amazing, and always came to give us what we needed. We were there to celebrate my birthday, and the hostess was amazing to help us store my birthday cake in the fridge until we were ready for it. They made my celebration the best, and I will definitely go back!

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2. Motor Supply Company Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(3165)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 42 times today

Took my manager for her birthday, was good service and food. When I mentioned that it was her birthday, the server told her that she got a free desert, so she order one and we shared it. Will go back.

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3. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(2041)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Birthday dinner. Good time as usual.

4. Blue Marlin

4.5

Awesome(3419)

$$$$

• Low Country • Columbia

Booked 49 times today

Our waiter was Ethan and he was terrific! Great service, engaging and polite. The food was great as usual, a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

A photo of California Dreaming-Columbia restaurant

5. California Dreaming-Columbia

4.4

Awesome(1272)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 48 times today

The fried crab claws were tasty, but too salty. We won't order them again. The food was good, but served too close together. We hadn't finished our appetizer before the salads arrived, and the main course arrived soon thereafter. We felt rushed. The pace of the meal could have been reduced some which would have made it more enjoyable.

6. Kao Thai Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(233)

$$$$

• Thai • Columbia

Booked 31 times today

Love this place! Had amazing summer cocktails, very inventive and delicious.

7. The Grand on Main

4.2

Awesome(385)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 38 times today

Sister/wife birthday

8. The Venue

3.4

Very Good(93)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 6 times today

Our server, I believe his name was Trent, was fantastic. The food was pretty good, could have been significantly better for the price. The bartender that night was really struggling. Ordered an olive vodka martini and was given something that was pink, both sweet and bitter with an olive in it. When I pointed it out to our server he apologized and asked them to remake it. I then got a clear olive martini... Made with grape flavored vodka. Another table apparently had a similar issue. Someone else at my table was given a grapefruit mule instead of the peach mule she ordered. The bar and food needed much improvement. The dueling pianos was very entertaining though!

9. Smoked

4.4

Awesome(339)

$$$$

• American • Columbia

Booked 30 times today

I loved this place. I love the colors and vibe. I do wish the music was a bit lower so I could talk without yelling. Food was excellent especially the oysters. 🤌🏻 ❤️ Hostess was so nice. The bartender knew his mixology and was absolutely the most pleasant person. Definitely will be back.