Molly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Fun for all ages! Go early for a chance to feed the giraffes!
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyFun for all ages! Go early for a chance to feed the giraffes!
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdExcellent exhibits for guests of all ages!
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StWest Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander RdGreat views!
Frankie's Fun Park
140 Parkridge DrFun spot for the kids, and near lots of shopping and dining!
Food Scene
Cafe Strudel
300 State StQuirky, fun brunch spot, and just around the corner!
Cuisine is as unique as its building – a renovated engine supply building from the late 1800s, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Our farm-to-table menu changes daily for lunch and dinner, offering diners something new and delicious every time they come through.
We offer an eclectic blend of contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian cuisine, with everything either provided from local farms or house-made, such as stocks and sauces, desserts and house-butchered and smoked meats.
55 locals recommend
Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais StCuisine is as unique as its building – a renovated engine supply building from the late 1800s, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Our farm-to-table menu changes daily for lunch and dinner, offering diners something new and delicious every time they come through.
We offer an eclectic blend of contemporary American, French, Italian and Asian cuisine, with everything either provided from local farms or house-made, such as stocks and sauces, desserts and house-butchered and smoked meats.
Wow! Hand-selected Meticulously Aged, Hand-cut Portions.
Halls Chophouse proudly serves only USDA Prime Steaks from Allen Brothers of Chicago, the premier purveyor of the finest prime meats. Allen Brothers’ steaks are hand-selected, aged with their meticulous processes, and hand-cut to exact portion specifications.
36 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse Columbia
1221 Main StWow! Hand-selected Meticulously Aged, Hand-cut Portions.
Halls Chophouse proudly serves only USDA Prime Steaks from Allen Brothers of Chicago, the premier purveyor of the finest prime meats. Allen Brothers’ steaks are hand-selected, aged with their meticulous processes, and hand-cut to exact portion specifications.
Whether you are looking for a real chef-inspired dining experience or unique rooftop cocktails, Hendrix Columbia has a table for you.
23 locals recommend
Hendrix Restaurant
1649 Main StWhether you are looking for a real chef-inspired dining experience or unique rooftop cocktails, Hendrix Columbia has a table for you.
Unique, gourmet burgers, delicious sides and hand-spun milkshakes— all created with the highest-quality ingredients and even higher standards. Grill Marks also serve award-winning wines, edgy craft beers and classic cocktails.
Grill Marks - COLA
711 Gervais StUnique, gourmet burgers, delicious sides and hand-spun milkshakes— all created with the highest-quality ingredients and even higher standards. Grill Marks also serve award-winning wines, edgy craft beers and classic cocktails.
Recipient of the Wine Spectator
Best of Award of Excellence
Hampton Street Vineyard has been Columbia’s premier destination for fine wine, outstanding food, and warm hospitality. Today, the restaurant pays homage to its home in downtown Columbia’s historic Sylvan Building with French-inflected cuisine.
17 locals recommend
Hampton Street Vineyard
1207 Hampton StRecipient of the Wine Spectator
Best of Award of Excellence
Hampton Street Vineyard has been Columbia’s premier destination for fine wine, outstanding food, and warm hospitality. Today, the restaurant pays homage to its home in downtown Columbia’s historic Sylvan Building with French-inflected cuisine.
The Original, Eclectic Little Oyster Bar! Pearlz Oyster Bar's Seafood Menu features an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes, and regional favorites. Their raw bar offers a variety of oysters and fresh seasonal shellfish.
41 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
936 Gervais StThe Original, Eclectic Little Oyster Bar! Pearlz Oyster Bar's Seafood Menu features an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes, and regional favorites. Their raw bar offers a variety of oysters and fresh seasonal shellfish.
Liberty Tap Room
828 Gervais StSakitumi
807 Gervais St1801 Grille embodies the culture and character of the University of South Carolina and the Columbia, SC region with tavern-style, farm-to-table cuisine and rich southern hospitality.
1801 Grille
700 Lincoln St1801 Grille embodies the culture and character of the University of South Carolina and the Columbia, SC region with tavern-style, farm-to-table cuisine and rich southern hospitality.
Pawleys Front Porch
827 Harden StFamous Burgers • Cold Beer • Good Times
M Vista
701 Lady StMarket On Main
1320 Main St929 Kitchen & Bar
929 Gervais StThe British Bulldog Pub
1220 Bower PkwyA local favorite! Fried Chicken, dipped ice cream cones, and huge banana spilts!
14 locals recommend
Zesto of West Columbia
504 12th StA local favorite! Fried Chicken, dipped ice cream cones, and huge banana spilts!
Rush's
201 Columbia AveFabulous Food...Fast! Great burgers, shakes, hot dogs, and chicken!
Duke's Pad Thai
904 Knox Abbott DrGreat Thai and Noodle Bar... just around the corner!
Drive thru service, country cooking, and be sure to try a slice of grilled pound cake!
Lizard's Thicket Restaurant
Drive thru service, country cooking, and be sure to try a slice of grilled pound cake!