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    Catfish Campus Restaurant

    4.1 (44 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    CATFISH CAMPUS RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Whole catfish, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies
    Alexis S.

    Always delicious, quick, and staff is so friendly! We did takeout and it was still amazing.

    Pickled Green Tomatoes and Hush Puppies
    Linda B.

    We had lunch for the first time at Catfish Campus in Columbia. They have been around for ages, but for some reason we have never eaten there. The food was absolutely delicious and we had the sweetest lady to wait on us. It's the first time we have ever had pickled green tomatoes...yum! Never heard of them before. We ended up bringing home half of my chicken dinner and a 16 oz. container of the pickled green tomatoes. We will definitely be going back!

    Hush puppies
    Phil N.

    Incredible hush puppies and delicious catfish. Don't forget the pickled green tomatoes! Great service.Fried Fish

    Hush puppies and pickled tomatoes
    David G.

    This is worth the drive off the interstate. It's true what others have said. The hush puppies are some of the best anywhere. And they serve them with pickled tomatoes and the combination, I don't know, there's just something really great about it. The sides are fantastic as well. I give my highest recommendations to the green beans and potato salad. The catfish is fresh and comes out hot. The service is probably the best you'll find. I had a refill on my Diet Coke before I even finished half of my first. My server was on it. I'd give the place five stars, but I found the breading on the catfish to lack a tad on the seasoning side. Mixed with the tartar sauce it is quite good, but without I think you'll find it a little bland. But other than that, it's a fantastic restaurant. Definitely stop if you're in and around Columbia.

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    I love chicken and my wife loves the fish.we took my parents and thay loved it. And Dad is hard to please

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    The hush puppies are among the best I've ever had and the catfish was delicious.

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    Eighth & Main Burger

    Eighth & Main Burger

    4.3
    (25 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Stopped by Eighth & Main Burger Co. and had a great experience. I ordered the Pepper Popper Burger…read morewith a side of crispy Brussels sprouts and started with the basket of pork rinds. The Pepper Popper Burger was outstanding--juicy smash burger patties topped with spicy cream cheese, bacon, jalapeño poppers, and hot pepper bacon jam. It hit that perfect balance of savory, smoky, sweet, and spicy without any one flavor overpowering the others. The burger was cooked perfectly and loaded with flavor in every bite. The crispy Brussels sprouts were a pleasant surprise and paired really well with the burger. I do wish they had some sort of sauce to dip them in or to pour over. They were certainly good on their own. The pork rinds were fresh, light, and crispy--not greasy at all. They made for a great appetizer and were perfect for sharing. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, the food came out quickly, and everything tasted fresh. Eighth & Main is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back!

    Eighth & Main is easy to find in the downtown Columbia area. The burgers here were pretty good…read more The employees here were friendly and helpful. The food is definitely made fresh and to order vs. being fast food. The dining room is large with lots of tables and booths. There are a few more near the entrance too. I ordered the Fungus Among Us. It was a double smash burger with Swiss and mushrooms. The burger was tasty and the bun was nice and buttery. The sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts were simple and tasty. My husband had the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and thought it was pretty good. My daughter had the kid's meal with a corn dog and fries. She enjoyed it. Overall, this is a solid spot if you're in this area and craving a burger.

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    The Stubborn Mule

    The Stubborn Mule

    4.4
    (58 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    The Stubborn Mule has been one of our go to restaurants ever since they opened. I don't know why I…read morehaven't posted a review before, but I have yet to get a bad meal in the years we've gone there. My all- time favorite item is the banana bread pancakes. The pancakes are huge, with mashed bananas in the batter and a heap of candied walnuts on top. It literally CANNOT be any better. I probably have these pancakes 90% of the time I eat here, because I love them so much. I have had a number of their other breakfasts (All American Breakfast, Chicken fried steak, etc.) and they were great. I am just addicted to the Banana Bread Pancakes. My wife has had many of their other items, and she is always very happy with her selections. I just don't believe there is a bad selection on their entire menu. The owners (Gary and Lorraine (sp?) are extremely friendly, as are the rest of their staff. It is always an enjoyable experience eating there. All in all, this is a great place to go for breakfast or lunch. We probably would go there even more often, but sometimes we think about it too late in the day (they are only open until 2pm).

    Coming into this joint craving a chicken fried steak dinner. Well I got it. Freshly fried…read morebreaded steak with amazing white pepper gravy smothering it on top of some very crispy and tasty seasoned French fries along with a side of coleslaw. Steak had a nice crispy breading and the balance of breading to meat was perfect. Then the gravy was amazing. So tasty and so much!!!! Then the fries were so crunchy and seasoned perfect with their season salt. The coleslaw was nice a sweet tasting, kind of how KFC used to make their slaw but this was better!!! Washed it all down with freshly brewed sweet tea. This was exactly what I was craving and for sure I will be back to it this exact meal again!!!!

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    Two over-easy eggs, with two slices of bacon and a deliciously seasoned hash brown.
    Two over-easy eggs, with two slices of bacon and a deliciously seasoned hash brown.
    One of my favorite breakfast spots in Columbia!

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    One of my favorite breakfast spots in Columbia!

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