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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia, Columbia, SC

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.8 (277)
$31 to $50
Asian
1333 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Innovative
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Korean, Contemporary Korean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (803) 722-4117
  • Website
    https://moakoreanbbq.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roy
  • Private party facilities
    Private room accommodates a group of 8 to 25 people with 4 grills
  • Location
    1333 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 277 people are saying

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Columbia

    Best Food

  • Columbia

    Best Service

  • Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbia

    Best Value

  • Columbia

    Good for groups

  • Columbia

    Healthy

  • Columbia

    Hot spot

  • Columbia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar in Columbia offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and drinks" and "fantastic service." Patrons rave about the "great atmosphere," highlighting the interactive dining with cooked-to-order options. Servers like Alex and Jason are frequently praised for making visits memorable. A "perfect spot for anniversaries and celebrations," MOA promises "delicious and fun" Korean BBQ adventures.
277 Reviews

  1. SHerrie

    South Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious. The manager and hostess were very professional and accommodating. Our server was pleasant however not very aware. My son and daughter in law have had her as a server on a previous visit and were not impressed. We were celebrating my son's birthday. I purchased a gift box upon arrival and asked that it be brought to him as a gift with the dessert. She brought the food cart when he and his family were away from the table to take pictures. When we were finished eating, she asked if I wanted the gift box now, ruining the presentation and then brought his birthday dessert with a beautiful lit candle when his wife and daughter were away from the table. We appreciated that the manager apologized and gave us anther candle so that his daughter could participate. We would probably return but would not want the same server.

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  2. Kevin

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Love Nibble as well. A must try.

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  3. Raymond

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food choices were great. Portions were large (beware). Menu can be intimidating but the server was most helpful.

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  4. Simon

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Services good but the bbq is okay. Meat is blend and hot dishes are not having enough taste. I have lot of leftover.

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  5. Lia

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived late but the attendant was very welcoming about it. The food was impressive drinks not bad you get exactly what you as first. I was impressed with the calamari breading, well seasoned and tasty! I ordered the short ribs and it didn’t disappoint.

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  6. Lessdianne VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience food service ambience I recommend it for dating family reunion even business. Food meats are great kimchi was great!!!!!!

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  7. Eli

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The service was phenomenal will be back for sure! Our server Alex was amazing! And very polite.

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  8. Maura

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I made a reservation online for a 5:30 PM Mother's Day meal with my family. The restaurant wasn’t particularly crowded at that time, so it was pretty quiet. (I have limited hearing so that was nice.) The server was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! We had lots of sides and several types of beef and Tiger prawns. We ended up getting dessert as well. That was equally delicious! We have visited this restaurant before, so we knew it would be great. The staff/ owners are always very attentive and friendly. The quality of the food and the whole experience is always top notch!

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  9. Tanya VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the absolute best experience Saturday evening! It was packed – University of South Carolina graduation (and prom and Mother’s Day weekend). Our server - Alex - was fantastic. She made the night so fun. The food was amazing. None of us had ever experience Korean barbecue before we chose the cook at the table option and it made for such a great night. Highly recommend. Huge kudos to Alex!

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  10. Paul

    Baltimore / Maryland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The attentive servers and our ability to enjoy a celebratory meal without having to shout across the table made this a very enjoyable experience. We were seated early for our reservation, and the staff were patient with our first-time patron questions. It is certainly a place we’ll look to again

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FAQs

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 722-4117.

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia is rated 4.8 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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1333 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Korean, Contemporary Korean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Roy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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