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- KKeneshaSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThis was a very nice and exquisite restaurant. The ambiance and views were amazing coupled with the food and service.More infoCowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Columbia•4.6
- JJenniferSouth Carolina •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoFantastic fun and great food. Highly recommend. Note: Tables get moved to make room for dance floor at 9:30/10:00pm.More infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
- AAntwaniqueSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoIt was WONDERFUL!!!! This experience was perfect and we will definitely be returning! It was a pleasure to experience. The food was Tasty,especially the Shrimp and Lobster!!!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia•4.2
- HHeatherSouth Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoCelebrated 5th anniversary of my husband’s kidney transplant! Great server Alex! We chose the Restaurant Week menu & missed out on cooking of the food @ table but my husband enjoyed it anyway! He’s very particular about how he flavors & cooks meat at home & he raved about the spear rib seasoning!! Medium prime rib was served well done but still good. Next time I’ll stick to the combo menu.More infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.8
- JJonSouth Carolina •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoLove this place. Great lunch. Brussel sprouts, roti and curry, Thai fried rice and pork belly ba mee were all excellent! That yellow curry that comes with the roti app is one of the best things in Columbia. It’s magic.More infoKao Thai CuisinePrice: Expensive• Thai• Columbia•4.5
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Situated smack-dab in the Midlands of South Carolina, Columbia is the state capital and home of the University of South Carolina. A diverse community with a distinctive Southern flair, Columbia possesses a wide variety of dining options. From easy-going barbecue shacks to countless ethnic eateries, there is truly something for everyone. And don’t forget about the formidable fine-dining scene. Best bets? For something casual, stop off at a college pub, grab a handful of boiled peanuts and sink your teeth into a pimento cheese burger. Looking for something more upscale? Go downtown, pick out a trendy eatery and order a plate of locally sourced shrimp and grits. If you have room, seek out a big piece of bourbon cream pie.
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Child friendly restaurants in Columbia include California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating, Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz) and Dave & Buster's - Columbia