Smoked

Name: Smoked
Address: 1643 Main St, Columbia, SC, United States, 29201-2817
Telephone: (803) 563-7397
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

791 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Oyster Bar, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(803) 563-7397
Website
https://www.smokedsc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1643 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201-2817
Neighborhood
Columbia
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbia
Best Ambiance
Columbia
Great for brunch
Columbia
Good for business meals
Columbia
Hot spot
Columbia
Great for fine wines
Columbia
Great for outdoor dining
Columbia
Romantic
Columbia
Good for special occasions
Columbia
Lively
Columbia
Most Booked

791 Reviews

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MelissaS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would like to know when dates and times of live music
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food1service5ambience5
The aesthetic of the building was gorgeous. Our server was nice and energetic but the food was awful! I recommend for pictures and content and that’s it!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
The steak was tough didn’t seem like a ribeye more like a chuck eye steak. 75 is not bad if you have the right steak and tenderness of a ribeye.
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MurphyGirl
Atlanta Metro
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was amazing. Great date night or business meeting.
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KimS
Key West
85 reviews
vip
5.0
85 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for the brunch for the first time & everything was excellent. Bloody Mary’s were delicious. The shrimp & grits & the burger were our favorites.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We had party of 4 and made reserves 3 days prior. We were seated in very back in area with a table of several girls who were very loud, and waiting on the rest of their large party. We could even talk to each other over the noise. We asked to be moved and were told there were no options. We left. I don’t think we will return.
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GoGo
Charleston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Meh. (Have to write 50 characters to leave a review)
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peterz
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving diner for the mrs. and myself. The service was first rate and the food exceptional.Had the tradition turkey dinner and the chef presented it a an exotic moist turkey wrapped in delightful goodness, Wife's filet was perfect. The sweet potato casserole and the dessert (apple pie) was the best ever. Smoked is more expensive but you will not find better food and ambience in SC(including Charleston)
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere and wonderful service. Cocktails delicious and good food.
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MaroldK
Charleston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
Our first time here and the restaurant is welcoming. However … We went on Thanksgiving day and ordered 2 Turkey with Prosciutto and 1 Steak. Both Turkey meals were warm (not hot) and no Prosciutto $34 each. Sides were added and those tasted great. The Steak was cooked to order at medium rare but could have used more time “Searing”. $75 The service was great. At this price the value was a little lacking.
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RonC
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kinda dead night before thanksgiving, Ryan our server was very attentive and the food was fast. Of course bar and cocktails are the star here. Highly recommend trying the weekly special.
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AnthonyO
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was very impressed positive energy started with the Valet Gentleman who was very hospitable. Our waitress Katelyn was amazing very professional and on point. The manager was about to make sure we were well taken Care of. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and they owned it and made it memorable. The food was cooked to perfection and the value of the meal was excellent. I have it as one of my top restaurants and we will return again soon. This is a good place to eat in Columbia.
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KristiB
Houston
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time to smoked. We really liked the restaurant’s vibe. Everything we tried was great. We will definitely be back
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MargaretC
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent. The food was prepared well and delicious.
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DianaB
Baltimore
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
First time there while visiting family in Columbia . We’d been to a funeral so this was calming place
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MarcH
Charleston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
Recent changes to the menu left the dinner options slim. The burnt ends were tough not sure if they were over or under cooked. Food was slow coming out and the portions were small. We used to enjoy this spot. Not eager for a return for dinner but the lunch menu maybe worth a try.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! The food was amazing. Our server, Shawn, made the experience! We will be back!
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NoelleG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best dining experiences of my life. The food was divine!
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LoraL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was excellent. The staff is very kind and accommodating. The atmosphere is fantastic. The staff needs some additional training. For a fine dining restaurant, I expect the server to be well versed on the menu and bar, especially since the bar at Smoked is such an important part of the restaurant. Our server was willing to find out the answers and we were there at lunch, which is the best shift to learn. I highly recommend this restaurant. I have developed restaurants across the country in 5-star resorts. Smoked is one of my favorite restaurants ever. They took the time to really think about the statement they wanted to make and then they delivered on that tenfold.
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mangiagurl
Greensboro
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Atmosphere is unique and fun! Great place to sit at the bar and have a drink. Food is wonderful and Chef John does a great job. Service was good
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LaurieChad
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious!! Wish we could have had a booth but it was very busy :) The service was excellent with the exception of the woman who first waited on us & assumed we were ordering the small plate of wagyu, filet & ribeye on the stone as our meal. Which we were not. We found that to be very faux pas. The male server we had after that was Extremely attentive & exceptional. He gave us an extra duck because my drink came with it and I loved it !! Compliments to the chef and restaurant:) We will highly recommend this restaurant!!
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MariannaS
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Upscale interior. That's probably it. Everything else needs corrections. 1. Bad start of our dinning experience: I booked a table for our birthday party long time ago, but when I and the person whose birthday we were celebrating came in, we were not seated right away. The staff told us at least three people had to show up to be seated at table. We explained that the rest of party was coming soon, in 10 min, we got a text from our friends. It did not matter for the staff. It's so not welcoming and not respectful to the visitors. 2. Another unpleasant surprise: we went to the bar to wait there for our friends. The bar attendant didn't know how to make the cocktails, which were in the bar list. She took the book and stared learning the recipes. Then she was so slow in preparing the cocktails, that our friends came already and they had to wait for our cocktails. Then we had to take the cocktails to the table, which was kind of ridiculous. 3. The waiter was nice and friendly, but he didn't know too much about wines. 4. The food was pretty regular, nothing impressive, but at least decent. Well, it should have been decent, considering the price. 5. When I booked the table online, I placed a special request in the order form: a small birthday cake. It appeared that nobody heard of this special request. To save the situation I ordered a big piece of cake, which we shared. The cake was delicious, but the fact that instead of a birthday cake we got a slice of a cake with one candle was the last drop. I don't like your restaurant. It doesn't meet the expectations. So, with all of the above - if the owner of the restaurant wants it to be really upscale, they have to dramatically improve the service and the quality of food.
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CarolM
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were very pleased with our experience. The service, food and atmosphere were excellent. We will return on a regular basis. Columbia is fortunate to have this venue.
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KerryB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome job and great food. We will be back soon. Thank you!!
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George
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience5
service was good , atmosphere great , drinks excellent ,food quality not what you expect at this price
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Smoked is a vibe all by itself! From the food to the service and atmosphere, we couldn't have enjoyed our anniversary lunch more! We felt special and were catered to from the moment we stepped in until we left. Nas, our server was amazing!! Will certainly be going again!
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LukeH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience2
I was disappointed at first. I heard only great things about Smoked but small things make a big difference in an expensive dining situation. The food was great, and our server was great. However, I was very disappointed as me and eleven of my friends celebrated my birthday here last night. Since my friends didn’t have South Carolina ID’s they were at first denied as we tried to purchase three expensive bottles of wine. After waiting almost an hour for them to have their ID’s scanned by the police, we finally got them back and proceeded on. Earlier while the ID’s were being checked, we asked for the wine to be decantered, and when we received the wine, it was not. For such a “high class” restaurant, it’s a bit embarrassing that they are that poor in being able to spot and realize real ID’s. I can’t imagine there are many underage kids coming into a fine dining restaurant and ordering three $300 bottles of wine. On top of that, one of the guests, is the son of the owner of the vineyard and it just was not a good look. The food was great as mentioned and I would probably return back for a date night or small crowd dinner, but would not want to return for a large gathering. I was upset and frustrated at first and I understand these are precautions, but i’ve been to plenty of fine dining restaurants and have never seen or ran into anything like this. As for the recommendation part, I would not refer Smoked to a young adult, as we were being looked at in weird ways by your bartenders, but I would refer Smoked to an affluent adult as they will probably be more viewed to fit in here. Thanks for the delicious food and the great server as she managed to do a great job of serving twelve people, but there are things that need to be touched up on at this restaurant and I would recommend to the manager and staff to not always judge a book by its cover because you do not know exactly who you may be serving.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in town visiting our daughter and celebrating a birthday and an anniversary. The service was spectacular from the hostess to everyone on the restaurant staff. The food was fantastic, drinks were amazing. Next time I would skip the speakeasy as it disappointedly didn’t add anything to the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Small plates excellent! Entrees disappointing!! Caramel salted ice cream delicious! Mini pumpkin seasonal dessert disgusting, thank goodness it was free. Server was very attentive. Atmosphere was fabulous!
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Jesse
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous champagne brunch in quaint outdoor courtyard. Brunch sampler was delicious. Wonderful loaded grits. NFL on big screens.Attentive service.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
Burnt oysters, severely undercooked burgers, soggy fries. Very disappointed, especially for the price.
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Catherine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ryan was our server and was very knowledgeable and attentive! I was obsessed with the ambiance. Meat and cheese board- amazing. I was pleased with my filet and the vegetables. My husband wasn’t too impressed with the ribeye but everything else he loved. Chocolate mousse was SO GOOD. We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was 10/10. That smoked lamb ribs was amazing plus the serving portion was alot we had to get to go box. Nyasia our server was awesome!! Overall experience was great. Definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Smoked oysters, nothing more needs to be said👍 Great cocktails
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West
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience4
Worst service ever! Took over an hour to get our food and 3 of the 5 people had incorrect salads that were never corrected. We assumed it was our waiter's first day because of all the hiccups but the manager assured us he was "one of their best waiters". They need to get their act together for the high end level they are trying to promote.
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AndrewW
Charleston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food! The Oysters with smoked pork and BBQ sauce were very unique and incredibly tasty! The crab cakes were a nice portion and very little filler used. 10/10 and I’ll be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Very pretty restaurant! The food was not good and very expensive.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wet age ribeye was great and the butter glaze was a great addition. The stuff chicken was also great and season to perfection. Me and my wife will be dining here again.
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ACdiner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Server didn’t rush us at all. Nice to visit and have some drinks before ordering.
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Dinner56
Naples
72 reviews
vip
4.0
72 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Lamb ribs and pasta bolognese were both very good. We also shared the tuna tartare appetizer which was also very good. Dined outside with live music - which was nice. Highly recommend.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Smoked is rated 4.4 stars by 791 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

1643 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201-2817

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Columbia
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Oyster Bar, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.smokedsc.com/
Phone number
(803) 563-7397

Smoked

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Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Filet Mignon

SHRIMP AND GRITS

BREAKFAST BURGER

Menu

What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Smoked restaurant rated?

Is Smoked currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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