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- SSusanSouth Carolina •10 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was our second time at MOA. It did not disappoint. From the time we arrived til we left it was awesome. Great service, delicious and lots of food! The owner was so gracious and spoke to us for a bit, cooked our food and was just great and personable . We will definitely be backMore infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.8
- SShawnCharlotte •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoEverything was great!! Food was really good, it was our 1st experience with Thai food and it did not disappoint! The food came out quickly, server and host were friendly. Can’t wait to return when visit Columbia again.More infoKao Thai CuisinePrice: Expensive• Thai• Columbia•4.6
- BBradleyGeorgia •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoProhibition is the perfect spot right on the corner of Main Street the food was amazing and the service was great. They have constructed a great atmosphere to dine on a date or just catch a bite with friends with drinks. Will definitely be backMore infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
- ESEricSCharlotte •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoEnjoyed the Brazilian style dinner for Valentine’s day. Waited just a few minutes after my reservation time and was seated. Food was exceptional. Enjoyed a 2.5 hour dining experience. Servers ensured we always received the desired meat choices. Was never rushed to turn over the table. Will definitely come back.More infoCowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Columbia•4.5
- WWilliamTürkiye •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoValentine's Day Early dinner. Greeted Quickly and Happily at door. Seated promptly and wait staff was there in a flash!!! Ample time and consideration given to us to choose drinks, appetizers and entrées. Food brought to table as desires. Wait staff was AWESOME!!! Valentine's Day drink menu was very nice I had the Blush and Bubbles and the Campfire Kiss, while my husband had a Savannah River Belgian beer. We had the calamari and the Szechuan green beans for appetizers. I had the General Bob's Chicken and my husband had the Coconut Curry with Tofu. For dessert we shared a the Yuzu Peach Cobbler!!! An AWESOME Way to Celebrate Love!!!More infoBoku- ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Columbia•4.2
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Child friendly restaurants in Columbia include California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating, Dave & Buster's - Columbia and Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz)
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