MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

Name: MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia
Address: 1333 Main St, Columbia, SC, United States, 29201
Telephone: (803) 722-4117
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (279)

$31 to $50

Asian

1333 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

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2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
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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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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

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What 279 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar in Columbia offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "top quality" food and "phenomenal" service. Guests rave about the "impressive" portions and the fun, interactive cooking at the table. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must try."

279 Reviews

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Benjamin
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the food was fantastic and the server was excellent. He grilled perfectly and shared insights about Colombia for us while we waited.
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Amanda
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
MOA is our go to for special occasions or date nights - an upscale yet accessible experience with fantastic food and top tier service
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SHerrie
South Carolina1 review
3.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
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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Kevin
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
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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Raymond
South Carolina4 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 279 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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1333 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

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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

Website
https://moakoreanbbq.com/
Phone number
(803) 722-4117
Private party facilities
Private room accommodates a group of 8 to 25 people with 4 grills

MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

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