Restaurants near University of South Carolina

21 restaurants available nearby

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1. California Dreaming-Columbia

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 98 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.

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2. Motor Supply Company Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(3595)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 23 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.

3. Blue Marlin

4.5

Awesome(3885)

Price: Moderate

• Low Country • Columbia

Booked 51 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. Saluda's

4.8

Exceptional(3548)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 41 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.

5. Smoked

4.4

Awesome(746)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 43 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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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(2390)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 35 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!

7. The Grand on Main

4.3

Awesome(603)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 39 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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8. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

3.9

Excellent(159)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 29 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.

9. Boku- Columbia

4.4

Awesome(130)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 12 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!

10. Kao Thai Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(332)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Columbia

Booked 16 times today

Our menu offers modern Thai eats that are commonly found on the streets of Bangkok as well as a mix of creative pan-Asian and Asian-American fusion dishes that are fresh and exciting. With a rotating menu of specials, we hope to continuously bring new flavors and dishes to the Main Street District!

Restaurants near University of South Carolina

Price

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. California Dreaming-Columbia

2. Motor Supply Company Bistro

3. Blue Marlin

4. Saluda's

5. Smoked

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

7. The Grand on Main

8. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

9. Boku- Columbia

10. Kao Thai Cuisine

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