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90/100 (1898 ratings)
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"I went for my first time yesterday with my boyfriend and two of our best friends. I loved it! The food was wonderful, our server was extremely great...."
Victoria Williams
"We decided to try this spot during restaurant week. It also happened to be Taco Monday. We have found the best guacamole in town since our TX days...."
Shaphonya Deane
"Went on a Sunday and caught the bunch crowd but we got seated and served quickly. The food was great and the price was good too. Nice place all..."
Beryle Watt Brown
"Stopped in to eat while running and it was the best move I made all day. Incredible staff; waitress recommended the plantain pork nachos and they..."
Kyle Hendrix
"Absolute favorite place in Five Points! Atmosphere, food, service, and margaritas are on point!! Shout out to L.A. Friendliest behind the..."
Marnie Dominick
"Finally tried Publico and loved it. Took advantage of their deal 5 tacos with 2 sides for $20. It was a great way for 2 people to sample several..."
Yan Dia
"I just discovered here about 2 weeks ago at work and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't addicted. Huge selection of fresh food that's always good and..."
Elena DeVour
"Great place for food and drinks! Great gathering place also to meet people and make new friends. Our Waitress Carly was amazing kind and helpful...."
Victoria Pescatore
"After my son's USC campus tour we stopped here to eat for the first time. The service is excellent and the food is phenomenal! I definitely..."
Tomova Attles
"Everything I had was great. The service was awesome. The server told us the kitchen was closed and we were going to leave but they asked us to stay...."
Veronica Amber Parker
"Charlie and Darrien were wonderful. The food was outstanding and the service was top..."
Mathis Coxon
"I came Saturday morning with a friend and her 22 month old and it was great! We sat out back on the patio so the toddler could sit in a high chair..."
Laken Rodriguez
11eleven
90/100 (224 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
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American
American
Breakfast
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Salad
Tapas
Sit down
American
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
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"My wife and me had lunch there, didn't have to wait long and and the staff were great. The food was excellent and we will be going back to eat...."
Jr Gonzales
"Amazing staff, amazing food! The eggs Benedict was..."
Amelia Timms
"Was down for the long week end to spend time with my Mizzou student. Had thanksgiving buffet and it was great. Food was really good and hot. I had 2..."
Susan Ruffini-Stein
"Had the brunch. Ed & I were extremely pleased. We were at the tail end came after church and it shuts down for the brunch at 11:00 and it was still..."
Shirley Scott Mullen
"Love their exceptional breakfast! Amazing Bagel & Lox, strong coffee. Pleasant wait..."
Endi Anna Rolufs
"The food is wonderful and Always have the best service! Great addition to..."
Lindsey Brant
"We went for a drink last night and definitely we will go tomorrow for..."
Marianna Rallo Bilardello
"The steak was good, so was the peanut butter..."
Michael Byrd
"love this place! great atmosphere! awesome service and great..."
DeDe Godschild Davis
"Wonderful food and service. Quiet enough that you can actually hear the conversation. Friendly people, we will be..."
Beth Blenden Kyd
"Great atmosphere, food good, service ..."
Al Belcher
"Awesome food, drink choices, desserts and staff. A bit drafty. Only big issue was the KC strip, not knowing strip of what. Tough and grisley. I could..."
Steve Wells
"Ordered the salmon croquettes for room service and this dish is absolutely amazing! I’ll definitely be coming back next time I’m in..."
Genea Willeby
"Taylor was our server. She did a great job and made feel loved on. My wife had the SW salad with steak added. Super fun flavors, just a wee hint of..."
Stephen McBee
"Good atmosphere and food is a hit or miss usually. However I have never received such terrible service—we sat down at 8:30 and didn’t get our..."
Ashley Neuhaus
"My go-to restaurant for breakfast. Service was excellent..."
JM Bulay
"I love this place. Our office orders from here often. Everything I have ordered so far has been really good. The only time they replaced my food with..."
Cynthia T
"Took an order to go. Bartender was super friendly, was trying to order something that was in the online menu but due to the pandemic wasn't on the..."
Tyler E
"I love Eleven Eleven and enjoyed my experience! My family was in town from New York celebrating my niece's graduation from a MIZZO! There was 20 of..."
Kevin J Donaldson
Cola's Restaurant
89/100 (657 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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American
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Tilapia
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Pimento Cheese
Calamares
Shrimp
Cakes
Salmon
Beef
Pesto
Fish
Crab Cake
Filet Mignon
Lobster
Swordfish
Ribs
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Polenta
Crab
Hummus
Scallops
Bread Pudding
Oyster
Pork Tenderloin
Calamari
Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Mussels
Sit down
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
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Reservations
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Mid-range
"My favorite all one restaurant. I drive over forty minutes one way for their bbq glazed salmon or chicken under a brick. Makes me sad they don't do..."
Leigh Outlaw
"Not one bad choice. We tried so many items too long to list. Everyone in our party raved about their choice. We will..."
D-Man
"Pleasant surprise.. I never real think of Columbia as a dining destination. Lived there for years and found the cuisine to be pretty limited and..."
Allan Walls
"Mussels are amazing! Fried calamari salad was very good! Pan seared fish one of the best. Ribeye was good-- fries that come with it were subpar...."
Hunter
"Very tasty food with moderate portions, but there are other places in Columbia with just as good of food for more reasonable..."
Tim White
"Delicious macaroni and cheese and the brown sugar pecan glazed sweet potato is to die for. Great date night..."
Lydia Ward
"Yum, but.... I tried Colas tonight for the first time, and thankfully someone else was paying. Great location right across from the State House, and..."
Casey McMillan
"Excellent food excellent..."
Larry Witteborg
"Went there with my wife a few months ago (my work gave each employee a gift card) and ever since I have been looking for an excuse to go back. Wish..."
Bryan
"Good food and drinks. The wait staff was attentive and knowledgeable. My only complaint is the place was too loud. I had to scream to have a..."
Chelle
"Will be coming back. Went to Cola's this evening with a group from work and everyone really enjoyed their meal. The food is unique and the serve was..."
Justin
"Interesting menu, food and service were great. Definitely coming..."
Jeff Harris
"Went here tonight with wife and parents and all of us loved our food. Service was excellent. Since the weather was nice, they opened up the big bay..."
Evan
The Food Academy
89/100 (72 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Fusion
Cajun & Creole
Fusion
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Seafood
Fusion
Cajun & Creole
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
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Mid-range
"We had a great cooking class! My 10 year old son is an aspiring chef and we couldn't have asked for a better experience for him. The owners were so..."
Anna Lucas Burr
"We had the opportunity to eat lunch at this great new establishment. Our lunch entrees (bbq chicken and salmon) were delicious! We also ordered..."
Yvette Talbert
"My first time here and it was wonderful. Very cozy, intimate, and inviting setting...loved the decor and the napkins...can even dine outside on the..."
LaTasha Benjamin
"The Food Academy, LLC is a great addition to the IRMO/St Andrews area. They have a great menu and the owners are very welcoming. I sat and enjoyed..."
Beach Loveland
"I had the wonderful experience of visiting the The Food Academy for the first time during their brunch. I was and am still amazed by the array of..."
Santresa Asmond Chesteen
"This is such an amazing place to eat with amazing staff! Definitely coming back for more every chance I..."
Rodman Davis
"So good...Great service, top-notch food!!! If you're in the area, please go and visit. You won't be..."
Ashley D. Jackson
"Thank you everyone. We had our Christmas lunch here today. Placemats, chargers, dishes, real napkins, crafts of tea or water. Everything was just..."
Les Hanna Harper
"Please check out this jewel of a restaurant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is friendly and upscale. If you're looking for a nice place to..."
Katina Capers-Washington
"Wonderful experience. Highly recommend the Kids Cooking Class. The kids loved the hands on cooking. The chefs were friendly and patient. The food was..."
Amber Kendall
"Great food! Great staff! Sunday Brunch is worth the..."
Melissa White
"Amazing!! Wonderful meal and great service! I can’t wait to go back and take..."
Mary Parker
"This restaurant was absolutely phenomenal! This is a black owned business that is moving and..."
Henrietta Lykes Robinson
"My 9 year old son attended a cooking class tonight and it was amazing. The chefs/instructors were so professional, organized, and patient. The..."
Mary Newton Robbins
"Food was fantastic! So mad I can't get here on a regular..."
Sheri Gigi Poyzyn Williams
A Peace Of Soul Vegan Kitchen
89/100 (1761 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Mac and cheese
Curry
Cupcakes
Burger
Sit down
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"We came to Columbia for a hair appointment and to visit our stylist. Knowing we are vegan, our stylist recommended we go for the bacon cheese burger...."
Verna Holtzclaw
"I just moved out of Columbia, SC and miss this place already! ALL of the food is Amazing here! The sandwiches, the daily "meats", every single side,..."
Ashley Olson
"Came in right before they closed and they welcomed me and recommended some items on the menu for me. I got the Kung pao "chicken" over brown rice..."
Dennis Davis
"The food is absolutely amazing! Healthy to the heart, soul, and stomach. You almost forget it's vegan/vegetarian food. This place is a must try if..."
Leslie Brown
"This restaurant was so dope.. (I am plant-based--vegetarian however) I have never had vegan "chicken" before but it literally had me baffled how much..."
Elle Dee Mathis
"I am from Savannah, Georgia and my husband and I had to go to Columbia for business purposes.I had the opportunity to eat here for the first time..."
Cassandra Miller Perisee
"The most flavor in Columbia. Blessed and beautiful hands prepare it and your soul lifts up with every single bite. I think I need to go there today...."
Alice Rodriguez Laureano
"Awesome food!!! The sides are amazing, especially the Mac and cheese! Lots of flavor! The homemade drinks are tasty too. Wish they had an unsweetened..."
Amanda Caporicci
"I️ recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Really inspirational..."
Don Badgett
"My wife and I visited your stand at the Veg Fedt in Asheville this weekend and we brought home a couple of your vegan chicken drumstick dinners for..."
Bryant Kidd
"Mac and “cheese” was my favorite. But all of the food was great! My non-vegan children enjoyed the burger (and they don’t like veggie burgers)..."
Emily Winn Petren
C C 's City Broiler
89/100 (3555 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Late Night
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Fish
Pork
Lobster
Salad
Scallops
Tuna
Salmon
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Swordfish
Sit down
Steakhouse
American
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Late Night
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I’m almost 40 and love steak. I’m a money conscious person and thought there was no shot this would be worth the $$... I. Was. So. Wrong. This..."
Tara Freeman
"Excellent service!!! We went for a small family business celebration last night and had the best service and food. Reserved the butcher room and had..."
Stacy Bates
"Just left there. We were on our way home to KC after spending the day in Hermann, MO. It was our 1 year anniversary and wanted a great meal. ..."
Angie Dougherty
"We were lucky enough to find this gem when we were in Columbia for our 1st anniversary. Our waiter Buddy guided us through a delicious meal. Great..."
Sean Dougherty
"The staff is amazing and the food is so wonderful I can't come up with words to describe how amazing it tastes!! The best place I can think of for a..."
Laura Kump
"Possibly the best fine dining in Columbia. I’ve been several times, and have never had anything that wasn’t delicious, and served with a..."
Phil McKavetty
"This place is amazing. Love the steak and had lobster potatoes. Wife had steak and lobster it was perfect. Great atmosphere and wait..."
Shannon Smith
"We had a beautiful experience celebrating my daughter's birthday at CC's City Broiler yesterday. The service was excellent & the food was amazing...."
Aisha Kareem
"Absolutely delicious, and amazing service!!! The filet and lobster mashed potatoes were to die for!!! Charming atmosphere and the window to the..."
Dawn Esser
"My husband and I are parents of 6 who do not get "date night" often. This was the first time we have ever been here and Oh my goodness!! We had such..."
Rachel Russell
"This place never let's us down. We have been here for every wedding anniversary and they have not discriminated against this gay..."
Wayne Leo Boykin-Rudolph
"CC’s is awesome!! We just celebrated our anniversary the food was great and our server Victor was terrific. We’ll be back..."
Russ Fletcher
"the food is always of the best quality, the menu is adjusted regularly, the service and atmosphere are awesome, and you won't beat them anywhere in..."
Roddy R. Cusick
"They have great food. One of the best steaks I’ve every had. Wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Great..."
Scott Moore
"CC's City Broiler is a local favorite. Good food, good environment, and best of all great staff. We love CC's and try to get there as much as..."
Kay Frentzel Barbee
"This place is very unassuming from the logo and exterior, but once you enter you know you're in a very high end place. The industrial decor is very..."
Grant Lutz
"Great atmosphere, great service and excellent food! My wife Renea and I went here for her birthday (our first time there) the filet was so tender it..."
David Apel
"Great restaurant to go to. Now to many places in Columbia to get a great high quality steak and this is certainly one. Don't forget to ask for the..."
Andy Xufuris
"Great food AND service! Xavier was an INCREDIBLE waiter who was willing to help me select a dish based on his personal experience - and I am so glad..."
M.I.
"The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the staff (especially our waitress Mary) were..."
Chelsea Smith
"CC's never disappoints! While the strip mall location and fish bowl dining room leaves a lot to be desired for a steakhouse vibe the servers and..."
Josh Kayser
"The food was amazing. The salad was probably one of the best house salads I've ever had. The NY strip steak melted in your mouth and was cooked..."
Jerry D. West
Tombo Grille
89/100 (1535 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Late Night
Pork
Shrimp
Meatloaf
Salad
Salmon
Shrimp and Grits
Cakes
Burger
Fish
Sit down
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Television
Live Music
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"I live in Forest Acres but this was my first visit to Tombo. We had an incredible dinner: Split the crab cake appetizer, shared the Quinoa and..."
Maria Peaks
"Chase (spelling) was our server and she was awesome. Knew the menu and made some amazing suggestions. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasted..."
Amanda Robbins
"Very niece social ambience. The staff was very friendly and worked together well. Most importantly the food was excellent in both presentation and..."
Gary Lakay
"Wonderful staff, everyone is very friendly and helpful. The menu has something for everyone. The wine selection is fantastic and the bartender makes..."
Gerald Glascock
"I've always had good experiences at Tombo Grille, especially on Monday nights. I really enjoy the different bands that play and the food is good,..."
Chris Errol Maw
"We didn't have a reservation and we had a child and a baby with us but the hostesses still were super friendly and accommodated us very quickly. The..."
Gabriela Coleman
"This is a great place for dinning with friends, family, and whom ever! The food is great and the atmosphere is wonderful. Great for business meeting..."
David M. Alexander
"Great food and atmosphere. Band was also great as was the..."
Joe Gadberry
"Went for a birthday celebration and everything was awesome! Jonathan was the..."
Jacinda McDuffie
"Been here many times the service the food and the atmosphere is top notch More a brew person than wine but have heard their wine selection is the..."
Rob Mason
"The people were nice, the service was good as the steaks were..."
Scott Pfeiffer
"Food and service are always great. First time experiencing live music; enjoyed band as..."
Brenda Dawkins
"The food was excellent same as the service!!! A most enjoyable..."
Patrick Balzer
"We go all the time. Missing a salad on our to go order. Michelle was sweet and professional. Got a credit and we will be back soon to use it. ..."
Shannon Jennings Goolsby
"Amazing food, amazing vibe, and amazing staff! You won't be..."
Don Russo
"We look for the different types of presentation and found that at Tomboy. Our entrees were delicious and reasonably priced. The service was extremely..."
Robert McManus
"Great place to eat! The steak is awesome! Nice..."
David Campbell
Cj's In Tiger Country
88/100 (576 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Deli
Pub
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Deli
American
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Fast food
Deli
Bar
Pub
American
Barbecue
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"A delicious wing place! I love wings, and the fried wings at CJs are excellent. Better than almost any wing place I have ever gone to. The..."
Pete Loves To Eat
"A little pricey. But the wings are great!!! The service is good and quick and the other customers are just as much apart of the atmosphere as the..."
Brittany King
"A Little Overrated. CJ's makes some fine wings and they still might be the best in Columbia but they're nothing outstanding. They're along the same..."
Cisco Kid KC
"Place has changed since mid 80's when I ate there first but the wings are still the best around. It's a staple of Columbia..."
Barney Gumpert
"Best Freakin' wings around!. I have lived in Columbia for 20 years and am still waiting for somebody to be able to put out a better wing than CJ's...."
Toonces The Driving Cat
"Great wings at a good hole-in-the-wall. Service was friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness. Wings were tasty though I found the medium..."
Greenlight
"Perfectly crispy saucy wings. The wings come out hot and fresh with an extremely appealing dipping sauce. Best seasoned curly fries I've tried..."
Mobile Review
"Best Wings!. CJ's hooked me in the early 90s with their wings and their pork burgers (don't laugh...the pork burgers are AMAZING!). Nearly 20 years..."
ImperialGirl
"It's worth the drive. I drive all the way from Rolla so I can have wings. And every time I leave there with my lips..."
Calipeach
"Quite pricey these days with the spike in wing prices. Also they added automatic gratuity with a party of 7. So I paid $22 for 8 wings and dry cheese..."
Brandi Henderson
"Love this place! The decor, the booths. Of course the chicken wings. We will definitely return. The original wings were perfect, just spicy enough..."
angelabdreams
"Terrific crunch on the wings and very tasty sauce options. So many wing places overdo the vinegar, but CJ's wings have a great flavor balance. I will..."
Justin Dunham
"Friendly staff and delicious wings. I went with the small order of bone in wings in butter with a side of the sweet heat BBQ sauce. I also had the..."
Ry An
"Ordered burn your face off wings bone in and large curly fries. Blue cheese dipping sauce and nacho cheese for fries. I would say the hotness level..."
Truman Self
"I would eat here again despite the mediocre customer service and grimy surfaces, because their chicken wings and homemade ranch sauce are delicious..."
Sushu Wang
"Went here for the first time this past week! Great wings and shrooms! Fun atmosphere too! Lots of paper towels for the sauces on the wings and your..."
Timothy DOLLENS