Our Columbia Favorites
Food scene
This is an amazing, upscale farm-to-table restaurant with an ever-changing menu crafted weekly by Chef Mike Davis. Located on the quaint corner of State Street and Meeting Street in downtown West Columbia, right next to the Interactive Art Park.
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Terra Restaurant
100 State StThis is an amazing, upscale farm-to-table restaurant with an ever-changing menu crafted weekly by Chef Mike Davis. Located on the quaint corner of State Street and Meeting Street in downtown West Columbia, right next to the Interactive Art Park.
Amazing desserts and a full bar too. We love getting the chocolate chip cookie sundae and the cheesecake is the bomb!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaminsky's
930 Gervais StAmazing desserts and a full bar too. We love getting the chocolate chip cookie sundae and the cheesecake is the bomb!
A very good place for breakfast (or really anytime you want) with an artistic atmosphere.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Strudel
300 State StA very good place for breakfast (or really anytime you want) with an artistic atmosphere.
Best low-key Mexican restaurant in the area and very reasonably priced. The eccentric porch is the perfect place to watch the sunset over chips and salsa.
San Jose Restaurant
121 Dreher RdBest low-key Mexican restaurant in the area and very reasonably priced. The eccentric porch is the perfect place to watch the sunset over chips and salsa.
Best brunch in the area! The house-made chips are amazing and the cinnamon rolls are as big as your face.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
2617 Devine StBest brunch in the area! The house-made chips are amazing and the cinnamon rolls are as big as your face.
This is a really cool brewery in a retired aircraft hanger. They serve delicious pizzas and soft pretzels as well.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
1402 Jim Hamilton BlvdThis is a really cool brewery in a retired aircraft hanger. They serve delicious pizzas and soft pretzels as well.
Best Greek food around, priced at maybe $15 per platter and you will NOT be disappointed! Delicious and big portions. Interior feels like a 90’s motel but you can’t beat the Greek food!! Just a few miles from our place.
Grecian Gardens
2312 Sunset BlvdBest Greek food around, priced at maybe $15 per platter and you will NOT be disappointed! Delicious and big portions. Interior feels like a 90’s motel but you can’t beat the Greek food!! Just a few miles from our place.
This place has the best and friendliest staff and the drinks are truly delicious! The atmosphere is impeccable with indoor and patio seating out back. Guests can park in the lot across the street and walk with their coffee to the Cayce River Walk. It’s the perfect spot for a sip-and-stroll.
Piecewise Coffee Co.
2001 State StThis place has the best and friendliest staff and the drinks are truly delicious! The atmosphere is impeccable with indoor and patio seating out back. Guests can park in the lot across the street and walk with their coffee to the Cayce River Walk. It’s the perfect spot for a sip-and-stroll.
Our favorite fast-casual sushi bowl restaurant. It’s located near downtown (Vista area) in an industrial building, but the inside is modern, clean and the food is amazing.
Freshe Poke
1102 Huger StOur favorite fast-casual sushi bowl restaurant. It’s located near downtown (Vista area) in an industrial building, but the inside is modern, clean and the food is amazing.
Hole in the wall diner that locals absolutely love. Food is good. Service is great. And you’ll leave feeling like a Midlands Native.
Just Us Cafe
1208 Knox Abbott DrHole in the wall diner that locals absolutely love. Food is good. Service is great. And you’ll leave feeling like a Midlands Native.
This place has been a locally owed hot-spot for over 70 years. It’s a chaotic atmosphere with better than usual fast food items and fried food. The soft-serve is great! BBQ sandwich is delicious and Zesto’s is most famous for their fried chicken recipe.
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Zesto of West Columbia
504 12th StThis place has been a locally owed hot-spot for over 70 years. It’s a chaotic atmosphere with better than usual fast food items and fried food. The soft-serve is great! BBQ sandwich is delicious and Zesto’s is most famous for their fried chicken recipe.
This restaurant serves delicious Thai food made with fresh ingredients at great prices. Even their carryout has a chic gourmet feel.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duke's Pad Thai
904 Knox Abbott DrThis restaurant serves delicious Thai food made with fresh ingredients at great prices. Even their carryout has a chic gourmet feel.
This locally owed gem serves traditional American cuisine with a gourmet feel. The atmosphere is causal but the food is top-notch.
Bogarts Restaurant
2710 Emanuel Church RdThis locally owed gem serves traditional American cuisine with a gourmet feel. The atmosphere is causal but the food is top-notch.
The hipsters are at it again folks! Think burrito bowl but swap out the rice and beans for mac and cheese. Your bowl of glistening cheesiness will be made to order right in front of you with lots of toppings to choose from. Do it for the gram!
I Heart Mac & Cheese
The hipsters are at it again folks! Think burrito bowl but swap out the rice and beans for mac and cheese. Your bowl of glistening cheesiness will be made to order right in front of you with lots of toppings to choose from. Do it for the gram!
Sightseeing
An amazing indie art house movie theater with 4-6 nightly shows featuring indie-films, local films, and award winning films. Ticket prices are very reasonable and you can purchase at the box-office on the night of the showing in most cases.
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Nickelodeon Theatre
1607 Main StAn amazing indie art house movie theater with 4-6 nightly shows featuring indie-films, local films, and award winning films. Ticket prices are very reasonable and you can purchase at the box-office on the night of the showing in most cases.
We love coming here for exercise and just enjoying the fresh air.
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Cayce Riverwalk
Cayce RiverwalkWe love coming here for exercise and just enjoying the fresh air.
One of the top 10 zoos in the country. We recommend the sea lion show. There’s also a beautiful botanical garden that you’ll have access to with you zoo admission. It’s across the Saluda River by tram.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico y Jardín Riverbanks
500 Wildlife PkwyOne of the top 10 zoos in the country. We recommend the sea lion show. There’s also a beautiful botanical garden that you’ll have access to with you zoo admission. It’s across the Saluda River by tram.
An excellent art museum in downtown Columbia.
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Museo de Arte de Columbia
1515 Main StAn excellent art museum in downtown Columbia.
A great museum worth checking out.
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South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdA great museum worth checking out.
Located just 30 minutes away, this National park is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a run. The boardwalk provides the perfect path through the swap to enjoy the cypress trees, wild palms and bird song. Or explore the dirt trails and river views for even more adventure.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Congaree
100 National Park RdLocated just 30 minutes away, this National park is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a run. The boardwalk provides the perfect path through the swap to enjoy the cypress trees, wild palms and bird song. Or explore the dirt trails and river views for even more adventure.
A great place for kids to learn and have fun. This is a super INTERACTIVE museum that will amaze kids.
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Museo Infantil EdVenture
211 Gervais StA great place for kids to learn and have fun. This is a super INTERACTIVE museum that will amaze kids.
An awesome farmer’s market/craft show with food trucks that happens every Saturday from 9am to 1pm year round. You won’t want to miss it!
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Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StAn awesome farmer’s market/craft show with food trucks that happens every Saturday from 9am to 1pm year round. You won’t want to miss it!
One-Stop-Shop
This is the place to go for just about anything, especially if you are trying to avoid the Walmart chaos.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dollar General
1720 Taylor StThis is the place to go for just about anything, especially if you are trying to avoid the Walmart chaos.
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Soda City Market: Saturday’s 9AM-1PM
On Main Street, downtown Columbia, every Saturday, the city comes together for food, crafts, and other vendors. It’s a great way to experience the culture of the Midlands!