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    3.9 (58 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    My salad!!! Sooo good!
    Jason W.

    Don't let the outside appearance deter you from coming inside this very welcoming restaurant! Cava was my staple lunch spot in California and I'm stoked there's one here in Columbia! The staff were super nice and the place was clean. Food was fresh and prepped. Drinks were all full and ice cold! If you've never been to Cava, it's like a Mediterranean Salad cuisine spot. Great for meetings, lunch dates, or pick up to go! You won't be disappointed, if they keep the standards as high as they are today when I visited. Can't wait to come back!

    Greens + Grains Bowl & Blueberry Lavender
    Allie G.

    CAVA has become my favorite go-to for lunch! I typically place my order through their app to save time and pick it up from the shelves by the counter. They do have signature bowls and pitas, but I prefer to make my own. The Harissa Honey Chicken, Spicy Lamb Meatballs, and Braised Lamb are all SO tasty and flavorful. The veggies are always crunchy and fresh, and the selection of dips and sauces is fantastic. For drinks, I'm obsessed with their Blueberry Lavender drink, but the Cucumber Mint Lime is also delicious and refreshing. Their rewards program is also pretty good if you visit often. Overall, great for a healthy but filling lunch - will continue to return!

    One bowl is a Chicken and the other is lamb
    Melinda P.

    I have visited this location three times and each time I visited the service is always excellent. The server/cashier always pleasant and patient and they give you your money worth. Now the smell in building was not pleasant, I almost walked out because it smelled horrible. I am not sure how that table ate inside. My food was fresh and delicious. Now I will never visit that location on Gervais Street again.

    Strawberry Citrus juice, Build Your Own Bowl
    Tracy D.

    We're visiting from out of town and the food is excellent! Upon entering there's a good amount of seating with great music, the workers were kind and patient when we were ordering, and there are many choices available to build your own bowl or pita wrap! The food is fresh and tasty, and I'm currently trying to take breaks in between eating so I don't inhale my food right away Definitely would return should I find myself in this area again!

    Spicy Chicken & Avocado Pita with Pita Chips.
    Desiree R.

    Advice, ditch Chipotle and head over to Cava. Delicious ingredients and decent portion sizes. The pitas are big enough to easily feed two and the pita chips are delicious if you're a salt lover like I am.

    Della L.

    After hearing so many great things about Cava I had to try it out for myself. Let's just say it didn't disappoint! Everything from customer service, cleanliness, knowledge of menu, nutritious options and taste! The staff was so welcoming and really nice! The red pepper hummus and the fried pita were spectacular! The lamb meatballs literally melt in your mouth and were full of flavor! I loved everything about Cava and I'll definitely be back!

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    Osha was fabulous. Friendly. Patient. Kind. Extremely courteous service. Downtown Columbia SC.

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    great food and service at the Forest drive location. Food was fresh and dining area was clean. nice patio to eat outside.

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    I'll simply say that there are a lot better options in Columbia. Food seemed skimpy and routine.

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    Great food and customer service! Lots of fresh food to choose from and restaurant is also very clean

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    Arabesque

    Arabesque

    4.1(273 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    This was an excellent dining experience, as we recently visited this Lebanese restaurant. It is…read moreconveniently located on Devine street in Columbia, SC and they have a private parking lot it is a popular restaurant, so parking can be challenging. There is also available street parking as well. Upon entering this restaurant, we were quickly seated and greeted by a very professional staff member. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. Their menu offers plenty of delicious entrees, and they also have daily specials. We placed our order after checking out their menu, and we truly enjoyed everything we tasted. I'm positive that we will return for another visit soon, and I'd strongly recommend this restaurant for friends and family members.

    Came here after my run one night and man was I pleasantly surprised!…read more First, the atmosphere was absolutely great. It's a super chill vibe with dim lighting and not a ton of busyness. The seating was comfortable, had tons of cushions so it was definitely a vibe. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. Came to the table the right amount of times and was pleasant as anyone can ever be. The food was on point! The gyro meat was seasoned to perfection. I opted to swap the rice out for their veggies and it was a great call. There were bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in there which complimented the meat perfectly. Their tzatziki is homemade and the perfect contrast to the dish. I'll definitely be back for lunch or dinner soon!

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    Arabesque - Lamb Chops with Lebanese Green beans and mixed vegetables

    Lamb Chops with Lebanese Green beans and mixed vegetables

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    Sahara On Main - Weekly specials are on point!

    Sahara On Main

    4.3(119 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    This place is awesome! It is a must stop if you are looking for delicious mediterranean food ,…read morehospitality and great service. From the moment we stepped inside we were treated like family or close friends of the owner. The owner works in the kitchen but greeted us at the counter and helped answer all of our questions. He is extremely passionate about his food and you can tell he takes great pride in it through every delicious bite. Due to covid , they have limited staff and no servers but their dining room is still open. We thought we would be picking our food up at the counter. Nope, the owner graciously served us and would not accept anything less. The owner apologized for the way covid has impacted how they do business (which he did not need to do) and he was overall just a very genuine and pleasant guy. He even offered us complimentary damascus bread and baklava. Here's what we tried: -Damascus bread and hummus - the damascus bread was light and crisp with sesame seeds sprinkled on top and drizzled with olive oil. It was a perfect pairing with the hummus. The hummus was some of the best I have ever had. Creamy , with a hint of paprika. -Chicken, kufta and veggies special over yellow rice with a Greek salad. Flavorful, tender and delicious!! It was so good. The owner also brought us some tzatziki sauce and a spicy tobasco based sauce. Both sauces complimented the meats well . The owner asked us how we liked the spicy sauce to which we replied how great it was and he then brought us some to take home. It's delicious so definitely order some on the side! -Baklava - this heavenly Baklava combined honey-soaked layers of flaky phyllo pastry with chopped nuts. It was very good. You gotta try this place - you will not regret it. Everything about our dining experience was perfect and I will be back every time I am in Columbia!!

    I think one of the best Mediterranean restaurants Columbia has to offer. I've been a frequent diner…read moreof this place for years while I resided downtown, but now that I'm a little ways out, it's a treat to dine here, but still really enjoy their food nonetheless. I've always gone with and recommend the chicken kebab. It comes with about 4-5 pieces of grilled chicken, yellow rice, vegetables, and side of tzatziki sauce. The grilled flavor of the chicken just mixes so well with the rice, so having that clean "chicken & rice" meal while maintaining the awesome flavors. The menu is pretty diverse, despite Mediterranean being their speciality. They offer other American dishes like burgers or even pizza; never tried them though, but options are there to diversify. Right now due to Ramadan, their hours are adjusted for dining in, so they stop seating people around 7:30pm. To go orders are the only option; not a big deal for me though. I highly recommend people to try this place out if they haven't; seriously a solid 4 star dining establishment!

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    Sahara On Main - Baklava is a Middle‑Eastern dessert. It is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts...

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    Baklava is a Middle‑Eastern dessert. It is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts...

    Di Prato's

    Di Prato's

    4.5(391 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    This place is special. I love the old diner vibe (larger than a traditional diner but my statement…read morestill stands). The service could be hit or miss. You having a server or not all depends on how busy it is that day. The food is fairly consistent and you know how good it'll be every time you go. Side note: the Cannoli was actually really good. As a person who doesn't enjoy sweet things that much it was very pleasant.

    I was not too impressed with my trip to DiPratos, which was disappointing because it had been…read morerecommended to me by several different people, and I was excited to try it out. I came in a few minutes after 10:00 a.m., the time they open, and while I don't expect a restaurant to be in tip-top shape the second they open, they did not seem at all ready for the day or to accept customers. I stood at the front for a few awkward moments before asking one of the hostesses if I was supposed to seat myself, when she replied "oh no, I'll seat you", and then led me to one of the nearby tables. Somewhat grossly, the tablecloth on the table I was seated at was covered with coffee stains from previous guests, which was kind of unsettling. I then asked for a cup of coffee, and was told that there wasn't any ready, and that I would need to wait a few minutes. Again, not a huge deal, but I would expect a breakfast restaurant to have some coffee ready by the time that they open. Second, when perusing the menu, I was not particularly impressed by their "limited breakfast" options, nor anything on their regular menu. I decided to go with a simple hot dog, and substituted the offered sides with an order of French fries, which ridiculously cost me almost $4 extra. In addition, my hot dog was fine, but nothing exceptional, and definitely not better than one I could've gotten at Costco for a markedly cheaper price. The one (1) bright spot was that the fries were very good, and of higher quality than most other fries I've gotten at similar restaurants. Finally, my server was nice enough, but a little rough around the edges and not overly attentive. In addition, the ambiance was pretty basic, with nothing about it that really stuck out. All-in-all, I wouldn't be adverse to returning to DiPratos on a Saturday or Sunday to try their breakfast menu, but I won't be coming back during the week, and wouldn't really recommend that anybody else do so either.

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    Di Prato's - Corn Beef Reuben with potato salad

    Corn Beef Reuben with potato salad

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    Arianas Greek Restaurant - Sabzi Chalaw

    Arianas Greek Restaurant

    4.0(169 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    NOT a genuine Greek restaurant - seems like a front for something else. Only about 10 tables. No…read morebread came with the entrées, nor salad. The spanakopita was not real spanakopita. It was horrible. The potatoes were three chunks on the plate as a full serving. Ordered the salads extra and they were very small. There were two specials listed on the board and neither one had a price posted. The price was $24. This was lunch. Out of four people, only one enjoyed their food. Keep going. Looks like there's a genuine, good, busy well rated Greek restaurant down the street

    We went here on July16, 2026. Arrived 4:50 p.m., prior to their listed opening time. Decided to…read morewait. At approx 5:06 p.m. the "open" sign was on. We tried to enter, but the door was locked. After a few mins. we tried again. Still locked. There is a table with chairs outside, so we sat and proceeded to wait. A few minutes later, the waiter (there was only 1), told us he hadn't bothered to open the door as the chef had not arrived yet. We said it wasn't a problem as we were not in a hurry and we could spend the time having something to drink (iced tea) and perusing the menu. After the chef finally arrived and we could order, we ordered the Dolmadaki to share and two entrees that came with salads. We told the waiter that we would order dessert after dinner. The waiter eventually brought out the salads. Nothing special, but very overdressed. He then brought out the entrees. (In between his service, he spent a lot of time looking at himself and fixing his hair in a mirror on the wall in this small dining room.) My chicken souvlaki was very dry, served in large lumps that were difficult to cut. Potatoes were ok. My husbands beef kabob was flavorless, and his red lentils also lacked flavor. At this point we were still the only patrons and Andrew was the only waiter. He then came over, and asked if we were ready for the check. We informed him that we each wanted to order baklava and that he needed to make sure that our check did not include the Dolmadaki which we never received. He acted surprised that we hadn't received the appetizer, in spite of the fact that we were the only patrons and he was the only waiter. He went back to the kitchen and when he returned he told us that they only had 1 baklava as the chef didn't bake any that day. We requested our check instead. He proceeded to say that the Dolmadaki would be out shortly, at which point we informed him that we did not want them as they were to be our appetizer, not something we wanted to eat after dinner. When he finally brought the check, I needed to ask him to remove the used dinner plates so that I could deal with the check. While I was very tempted not to leave any, left a very meager 12% tip that day. Due to all of the above (and the fact that the only bathroom had an overflowing trash bin, no hand sanitizer in the dispenser, and could have used a good general cleaning) we cannot in good conscience recommend this restaurant. It was also interesting to note that when we left there were still no other patrons, but the restaurant next door was booming. Next time we'll try there.

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    Arianas Greek Restaurant - Lamb Souvlaki Gyro

    Lamb Souvlaki Gyro

    Arianas Greek Restaurant - Lovely ambiance! Great for an affordable date night!

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    Lovely ambiance! Great for an affordable date night!

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