CAVA

Still love this place! 3 couples and we went on a Tuesday night. It was busy but not overcrowded so…read morewe could visit and enjoy each other's company. The food is always amazing, great service and we even ordered 3 desserts. I forgot a pic of my delicious grilled shrimp on Mediterranean salad.

Met a friend for supper who was staying next door at the hotel. He had never tried Mediterranean…read moreCafe so we gave it a shot. Parking is in the hotel parking lot as they share the lot so early there was plenty of room. Raining and muggy so we couldn't set on the nice patio at front. Place was actually crowded but we were able to get a two top. Hosted and waitress were supper friendly. They have some craft beer option and they had a German option which I went with. The special was a blackened Salmon with a peach chutney that was phenomenal. We each had a Greek salad also that was large and delicious. We finished with a delectable baklava. Great meal and friendly service.

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Salmon special with chutney, risotto and broccoli.

Kairos Mediterranean

4.5(52 reviews)

5.4 mi

Good food, good Service and clean restaurant. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Highly…read morerecommend. Only thing they are missing is baklava.

Do yourself a favor and just go to Cava…read more I never write a review that is bad. I ordered a bowl with brown rice, chicken, dips, veggies, and dressing. I seriously could barely eat it. The flavor was disappointing and disgusting. The pepperoncini and olives saved the dish. The drink machines for 2 of 4 drinks were empty and not refilled at all during our meal. Will not go back again.

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NoMa by Al Amir

4.5(142 reviews)

9.1 mi

We ordered two lamb gyros for pickup, one with pasta salad and one with chickpea salad. The gyros…read morewere fantastic, though the sides were a bit bland. We'll definitely be back for more gyros and to try other items on the menu.

I would rate 3.5 stars. Prices are great and few dishes we…read moreloved and few absolutely didn't. We loved: hummus, Babaganoush and Damascus bread. Very flavourful and tasty. The bread was soft inside, crunchy crust - delicious! Chicken kabob was also tasty (4/5). Rice was delicious! What we didn't like: Falafel was too garlicky for my taste. The worst was tabouli salad. It was soggy and full with tomatoes. Usually the main ingredient is parsley and thats what we hoped for. But parley was barely there.. big disappointment (1/5). Gyro was very oily but it was okay. Overall we would like to try more dishes. Customer service was also good, food arrived fast and they have plenty of parking up front.

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Hummus and Babaganoush was delicious!

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Delicious rice

Arianas Greek Restaurant

4.0(169 reviews)

6.3 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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Lamb Souvlaki Gyro

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Lovely ambiance! Great for an affordable date night!

Sahara On Main

4.3(119 reviews)

9.8 mi

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

CAVA

3.7(48 reviews)

6.0 mi

Luckily it wasn't busy when we first walked in at 4:45 on a Saturday afternoon. We were able to…read morelinger and learn the menu as we've never been to Cava before. The Auntie behind the counter was very kind and gave me a taste of the harissa paste. I ended up getting a hodgepodge bowl with many things in it because everything looked so fresh and delicious, Gary did similar. We love that the food is healthy and fresh and everything tastes delicious! They have black lentils! We opted to eat there, and because I couldn't finish my gargantuan bowl, I needed to go back in and ask for to go bowl. Also I wanted to get two more of those brownies-dang those things are unreal! It was so busy then! You must be very polite to the Aunties behind the counter especially when they're busy because they will snap at you if you don't wait your turn and don't say please and thank you. I got my to go bowl but didn't dare stick around to try and get two more brownies. Ha! Will definitely be back.

Food is always on point! Fresh flavorful, and filling. Service was top notch as well. The place is…read morevery clean and nicely decorated. Can't watch to go back!

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CAVA

3.9(29 reviews)

9.3 mi

Love this place! Food is awesome, employees are polite and helpful, and it's clean and fresh…read moreinside. Wish you were out here by Camden I'd definitely visit more often.

First time visit, and it did not disappoint! Cheaper and better than chipotle. The pita was a…read morelittle messy, but good. One of the members was very kind and the other was a little snippy. Overall, great service.

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Falafel King by Bombay Grill

4.3(75 reviews)

10.4 mi

Falafel King is a small restaurant attached to a gas station at the corner of Harden Street and…read moreGervais Street in Columbia SC. It's been here for a few years but I'm not a regular customer. I ordered the King Special pizza and King side salad. The salad was very fresh and flavorful with a nice crunch to it. The pizza was one of the best I've ever had in my 58 years. And the service was very friendly, the restaurant clean and bright. I highly recommend you try it out. I was the only customer here throughout my entire meal from ordering, to eating, to posting this. All during lunchtime on a Monday. So this small business needs a resurgence of customers.

While visiting Columbia, SC, I had a craving for a good falafel wrap and used Yelp to find Falafel…read moreKing. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when I first pulled up because it appeared to be inside a gas station. Thankfully, I quickly realized they were separate businesses, and the clean environment immediately put my mind at ease. The falafel wrap was exactly what I was looking for fresh, flavorful, and made to order. The falafel was seasoned well with a nice texture. I would have preferred more topping options but the tzatziki sauce complemented it beautifully and the chickpea salad was a great side. It was definitely worth the stop, and I'll be back the next time I'm in town.

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Build your own plate. Chicken schwarna, hummus

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Not sure what to do with this bread

George's Southside Restaurant

3.9(57 reviews)

8.0 mi

Local as local gets. Some of the best fried chicken I've had in a while. Don't expect much for…read moredecor but the food was delicious - even with mashed potatoes out of a box. My friend also liked the heaping plate of shrimp and grits.

I'm delighted to have this diner right in my neighborhood. We eat there 3 to 4 times a week and…read morehave never been disappointed. The business is classified as Mediterranean but is actually an American Diner, serving breakfast and lunch. The decor is very plain, but we don't go there for the ambiance. We go for good food, fast service, and fair priced. One tip... if you love carrot cake, George's has the best that I've had in this area. Good job, Peter!

1.28.2026

Veggie Omelette & Grits

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1.28.2026

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Audrionna M.

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3 years ago

Lindsey really is the best and has made all of my trips to Cava great! She is helpful and respectful and treats everyone with immense kindness. Such a great person to have working for an establishment. It is also quite lovely inside the building as well. Every time I have been it haS been nice and clean! Will recommend and will go again and again! read more

Tarah M.

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3 years ago

Lindsey and J.B. were so very welcoming and friendly tonight. They always go above and beyond with their customer service. To say impressive isn't enough. It's authentic and that makes all the difference. read more

Zaynah K.

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3 years ago

Absolutely loved CAVA ! Service was amazing everything on the menu was delicious. My first time coming was the other day and I've been hooked ever since. read more

Diane J.

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3 years ago

The food was Great and all of the staff is really friendly. I will recommend to friends and family. Thanks Chinet for awesome customer service. read more

Kaci J.

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7 months ago

Great experience! Nicole, Claire, and Haven had us in and out even with the line that accumulated. Keep up the excellent service ladies!

Taylor S.

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7 months ago

Everyone was super friendly and helpful for my first time visiting this location! Food was excellent, I will definitely be back!

John S.

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1 year ago

Great experience- Kylie, RJ. They did a great job with the food. We were served on time. The restaurant was clean.

Justin B.

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3 years ago

Excellent food was fresh and fast! Also helps that they had an amazing staff!! I recommend this to everyone!

Amber P.

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11 months ago

Yummy! This place is great and I can't wait to eat their bowl. So good. Thank you. Have a great day.

Ashley B.

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2 months ago

very clean and good food. love how friendly everyone is. always welcomin and food is always fresh

Mila J.

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7 months ago

Great staff, fresh and delicious food. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a healthy option

Anthony A.

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2 years ago

The service was great over here at Cava with my guy Zae! (Or was it Zay?) Keep it up!

L C.

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3 years ago

Love this place. The food is so good. Will be going back again.

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