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Smashing Grapes - Columbia, Columbia, MD

Smashing Grapes - Columbia

4.3
4.3
210 Reviews
$50 and over
Wine Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A haven for food and wine enthusiasts, where sophistication meets warmth in Columbia MD. Located in the renowned Merriweather District (Think concerts, live events, and entertainment), Smashing Grapes offers a unique dining experience, combining upscale ambiance with exceptional food and wine offerings. The wine list is a focal point, showcasing a curated collection of fine wines from around the world, including rare vintages and boutique selections. With a Sommelier on premise to guide you through pairings, ensuring an enhanced culinary experience. Chef Anthony has designed the menu to complement the wine offerings, often featuring seasonal ingredients and expertly crafted dishes with global or contemporary influences. With live music offerings on Friday and Saturday nights, before transforming into a world class brunch destination on Sundays.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Global, International, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (443) 917-2795
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Davis
  • Private party facilities
    From business meetings, and corporate dinners, to intimate celebrations such as anniversaries, engagements, and family gatherings. Our private dining rooms elevate the guest experience by providing exclusivity, personalized service, and a refined ambiance. Create memorable experiences with impeccable service and fine cuisine.
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 210 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Great for fine wines

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smashing Grapes - Columbia offers a "beautiful restaurant" ambiance with a "great wine selection" and "attentive staff". While some diners praised the "delicious food" and "amazing service", others noted slow service and inconsistent meal quality. The restaurant's charm and varied menu make it a "great place for a date night", despite minor setbacks in service speed.

210 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Baltimore4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was great, the restaurant was pretty, and the food was okay.
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 2 days ago
    Amy, thank you for your review-while we are pleased to learn you enjoyed the beautiful space and great service, we are disappointed to hear that your meal was not equally as top-notch. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback so we can address our team and improve and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  2. Panda

    Washington DC49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant with good service and very good food. We had the mussels, which we excellent, and a very fresh Bibb salad. The blueberry cobbler was good, but more like a blueberry bread pudding. The wine list was impressive. Very clean.
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are delighted to hear that your experience dining with us was top-notch from start to finish and we look forward to welcoming you back to our table again very soon to prove we can offer you a 5-star dining experience! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Been here a few times and the food is excellent. The service is good but for a wine bar the waiters do not know how to open a bottle of wine.
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on March 5, 2025
    Thank you for your excellent review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with us and we appreciate your feedback regarding the training of the servers. Thank you, and we look forward to serving you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  4. Nicole VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall it was an okay dining experience. My husband’s omelette was salty, later learning that that was an ongoing issue with other guests. I had the steak and eggs with not steak knife and I had to request the wine glasses be removed even though it was obvious we were not going to use them and we were running out if space on the table.
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on March 4, 2025
    Nicole, thank you for your review-we are disappointed to learn that you did not have the excellent dining experience we strive to provide, and we appreciate your insight so we can work hard to improve. Thank you, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  5. Alan VIP

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner and Logan was super! My wife and I have been several times to your restaurant and we are so happy that you opened in Columbia! See you soon!
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on March 4, 2025
    Alan, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that your experience dining with us was top-notch and we are so grateful for your continued patronage and for your recommendation! Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our table again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  6. Emily

    Baltimore24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Walked into the restaurant for a 6pm reservation and were told it would be 5 minutes for a table. 25 minutes later we went to check in, and were told they were running behind. There seemed to be plenty of open tables at the bar and around the restaurant, so it appears they may have been understaffed, but proactive communication around the situation would have been helpful. We were on the clock with sitters to have our outing, which is just one reason why reservation times are important. Our actual server was fantastic - friendly, helpful, accommodating. The service rating is more a reflection on the overall experience described prior. The restaurant itself is well done - great decor and vibe, but the lights were extremely bright. It seems as though they figured out later in the evening when everything was adjusted and the ambiance was much better. I really enjoyed what I ordered (crab and artichoke dip, white pizza), but there were mixed reactions around the table, including from someone who ordered the house made pasta - so I rated to reflect that.
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on March 4, 2025
    Emily, thank you for your review-while we are happy to learn that your experience ended up being positive overall, we are sorry to hear about your initial experience and we appreciate you letting us know so we can address our team and improve. Thank you, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  7. Amy

    Baltimore8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wines were all good. The food was just okay; under seasoned and bland for my taste. The portion sizes were very small for the prices. Server, Alexis, was very good.
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on March 4, 2025
    Amy, thank you for your review-while we are pleased to learn that you enjoyed excellent service and delicious wine, we are disappointed that your meal was not equally as top-notch. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback so we can improve, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  8. Taylor VIP

    Baltimore27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food & delicious wine. Our server Logan was great & we'd definitely come back. Highly recommend the following menu items: > Lobster bisque > Buffalo cauliflower > Branzino > Avocado Chicken pasta > Blueberry cobbler
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on February 25, 2025
    Taylor, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed the exceptional dining experience we strive for and you deserve and we are so grateful for your recommendation! Thank you, and we can't wait to serve you again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  9. Erica

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to try this place out for our anniversary and we were pleasantly surprised! Throughout the night there were probably five different staff members that wished us a happy anniversary. We opted to get a bottle of wine and it was on of the highlights of the evening! The crab artichoke dip was really tasty and the braised lamb shank was SO tender it fell right off the bone. At the end of our meal they gave us complimentary prosecco to celebrate and it was the perfect treat to end the evening with.
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on February 22, 2025
    Erica, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with us and we are honored to have hosted your anniversary dinner! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience & offer your recommendation, and we look forward to serving you again soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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  10. MaameYaa

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, ambiance and customer service. Would recommend
    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that your experience dining with us was top-notch and we look forward to welcoming you back to our table again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia

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FAQs

Smashing Grapes - Columbia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (443) 917-2795.

Smashing Grapes - Columbia is rated 4.3 stars by 210 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 57 times today

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Google Map for Smashing Grapes - Columbia

6200 Valencia Ln suite c125, Columbia, MD 21044

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Global, International, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Davis
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (443) 917-2795
  • Private party facilities
    From business meetings, and corporate dinners, to intimate celebrations such as anniversaries, engagements, and family gatherings. Our private dining rooms elevate the guest experience by providing exclusivity, personalized service, and a refined ambiance. Create memorable experiences with impeccable service and fine cuisine.
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