Restaurants near West End Square Shopping Center

22 restaurants available nearby

A photo of California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating restaurant

1. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 48 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.

2. Blue Marlin

4.5

Awesome(4246)

Price: Moderate

• Low Country • Columbia

Booked 44 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.

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3. Motor Supply Company Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(3900)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Columbia

Booked 39 times today

Located in the historic Congaree Vista Motor Supply has been serving progressive, New World cuisine using classic French culinary techniques for over 20 years. The menu features contemporary New American cuisine, with nods to Creole, Cajun, New Southern, French, Italian and Asian cuisine. We are Columbia's foremost "farm to fork" restaurant, working with local, sustainable farms for produce, meats, SC seafood and more. Seafood is caught off of the Carolina coast, and all of our stocks, sauces and desserts are made on site, including our charcuterie, with house-made sausages, bacon, country pate, and rillettes, all the way down to the pickles and mustard. Our early 19th century, solid-oak bar with marble columns, imported from Europe, serves 180+ fine wines, an extensive list of 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.

4. Saluda's

4.8

Exceptional(3924)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 49 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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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.3

Awesome(2713)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 39 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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6. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 10 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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7. The Melting Pot - Columbia SC

4.8

Exceptional(1202)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Columbia

Booked 16 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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8. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

4.4

Awesome(345)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 8 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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9. Prohibition - Columbia

4.5

Awesome(48)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 11 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.

10. Boku- Columbia

4.6

Exceptional(240)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 5 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!

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Melindavip
South Carolina •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous meal, perfectly prepared and portioned. We ordered the halibut - absolutely delicious. Ambiance is the best by far in Columbia. Kudos to the staff and Chef!
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Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.8
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Ashley
South Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We were greeted and seated promptly for our reservation. Everyone was friendly, from the valet to the hostess to our server. The food was fresh and delicious. This is a great local spot that serves dishes from locally sourced farms.
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Motor Supply Company BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Columbia
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4.6
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Stephenvip
South Carolina •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great meal. All three of us had the steak, Cooked perfectly at medium rare. I also ordered the wedge salad which was very tasty. The wine selection was nice and not overpriced. The wait staff was friendly. Great restaurant.
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Blue MarlinPrice: Moderate• Low Country• Columbia
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4.5
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Tricia
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Atmosphere was fresh & loved the setting! The service was not bad, the food was delicious and I really enjoyed the vibe. Quintessential college town restaurant. Would highly recommend.
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.3
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Josevip
San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Delicious and great service, I had the lamb chops and they were perfect!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia
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4.3

Restaurants near West End Square Shopping Center

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

2. Blue Marlin

3. Motor Supply Company Bistro

4. Saluda's

5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

6. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

7. The Melting Pot - Columbia SC

8. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

9. Prohibition - Columbia

10. Boku- Columbia

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