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- EelizabetheSouth Carolina •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHigh quality meat and sides grilled at the table! It was delicious!More infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Korean• Columbia•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWent to visit from out of state and absolutely fell in love with this placeMore infoCowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Columbia•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinerSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThis was an excellent choice for lunch. The food and service were both excellent! I will certainly dine there again!More infoKao Thai CuisinePrice: Expensive• Thai• Columbia•4.6
- MGMurphyGirlvipAtlanta Metro •27 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoService and food was amazing. Great date night or business meeting.More infoSmokedPrice: Very Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
- TMTM6782vipCharlotte •37 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023The Grand is a fun experience — bowling in the back followed by an excellent meal. The wait staff was great but they were spread a little thin so the wait was a little long to get our drinks and food.More infoThe Grand on MainPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.3
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Discover Columbia
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, Angell Bros. 1801 Grille and Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia