My husband and I went to Chicanas for lunch and it was SO good! I got the QuesaBirra and Horchata,…read moremy husband got the chicken flautas and everything was SO good! The horchata was the best I've had in this area! The Birra was tender and so flavorful. My husband loved his flautas! Leo, the owner, was there and he was super kind. He mentioned they have nightlife on Fridays, Saturday, and Sundays. They have R&B nights and nights where you can learn salsa, merengue, and cumbia. So definitely come check them out!

So glad we stopped here for dinner! Drinks were so good!! Menu has such a great variety of dishes!…read moreWe enjoyed our dinner! I had the birria tacos and my husband got the chicken burrito. We also got queso with our chips and loved it! Inside is beautifully decorated and our server was amazing! Definitely check it out if you are craving some mexican food!

This is my first time here. The restaurant was very clean. Maria our server was great! The food was…read moredelicious!

The food was excellent! Great atmosphere Staff were busy,…read moreyet they were still polite, patient as well as attentive to their customers! I will definitely be back in the future

Fantastic experience! Graciana, our server, was friendly and helpful, explaining the menu clearly…read more The horchata and hibiscus tea were delicious, and the quesadilla, burritos, and bowls were full of flavor. A few menu tweaks or translations would help newcomers, but overall a wonderful spot with great food and service.

The food is amazing & always fresh. I'm happy that they are now serving iced tea. It's close to…read morenumber 1 of Camden restaurants. The only thing I would change is add more items to their menu.

We had dinner reservations via Rest last night at Cola's. We were greeted and seated immediately…read more The restaurant had a nice ambiance with plenty of seating. We were taken to a room that was suitable for a private party. For appetizers we ordered the sweet and crispy brussels sprouts and the shrimp and risotto cake. Both were really good. For our entrees we got the Salmon Berry Salad and Braised Beef. I enjoyed my Braised Beef. It was super tender and the sauce was phenomenal. I subbed mashed potatoes instead of the grits that came with it and the carrots were sweet, tender and delicious. I def recommend getting an extra side of mashed potatoes and the sauce togo if you don't finish your meal.

Cola's had the makings of a great dining experience from a cool atmosphere to a great location in…read moredowntown Columbia, nearby parking, and a refuge from the rainy weather. We had reservations and were seated promptly in a comfortable booth near the front windows, where I thoroughly enjoyed watching the rain fall while we settled in for dinner. Our server, Alexis B., was as sweet as could be. Friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the evening, she did everything she could to make our experience enjoyable. Unfortunately, things went downhill when one of my dining companions disclosed an onion allergy. To be clear, the issue wasn't Alexis - it was the response from management. What should have been a straightforward conversation turned into a surprisingly frustrating ordeal involving both a manager and assistant manager, neither of whom handled the situation particularly well. We ordered a roasted beet salad for the table, drinks including a club soda and Cola's 76, and my friends planned to split the hamburger. When the burger arrived, it consisted of a bun and a beef patty. That's it. No toppings. Nothing. When we asked what happened, we were told it was due to concerns about cross contamination. Now, I fully appreciate restaurants taking food allergies seriously. In fact, I encourage it. But there was a complete lack of communication, flexibility, or customer service surrounding the situation. When additional toppings and accompaniments were eventually brought out separately, there was no explanation, apology, or acknowledgment of the confusion. The entire interaction left a really, really bad taste in our mouths. As for my own meal, things were much better. I enjoyed a strawberry mojito, a half-dozen oysters Rockefeller, and the gnocchi caprese. The gnocchi was quite unique and something I don't often see on menus. The food itself was enjoyable. So, in the end, this review comes down to the service experience. Alexis was wonderful. The atmosphere was inviting. The food ranged from good to very good. But the way management handled a simple allergy accommodation turned what could have been a four- or five-star experience into a frustrating one. Sweet server. Cozy atmosphere. Sour management. Kind of like an onion, I guess!

We dined in during restaurant week to take advantage of their 3-course deal. They did a wonderful…read morejob with transforming a small space in a way that does not leave you feeling cramped! The restaurant week deal had a variety of options, and I chose the queso, two tacos, and cinnamon duros. My companion ordered choripollo from the standard menu. Compared to similar restaurants in the area, I did find Arroyo to be more filling! My tacos were delicious and did not skimp on toppings. My least favorite item was the cinnamon duro, it just tasted like the cinnamon twists from Taco Bell, which I am not fond of. They have a few weekly specials, so I would likely visit again when they are not busy.

Stopped by this spot for dinner with a friend and so glad she suggested it…read more Neither of us had been here before and so we were excited to try. We started our experience with cocktails, of course. I got their garden fire, which was a delicious blend of mezcal, strawberry simple, aperol, and lemon juice. It was pitch perfect. For starter bites, we got their dip trio, which is their salsa, guacamole, and queso, served with tortilla chips. I didn't try the salsa but the guacamole and queso were delish. For my main, I got the quesadilla main dish, which comes with choice of protein and choice of rice/beans or mexican salad. I opted for mushrooms and poblanos on the quesadilla, which was good but blander than I anticipated. I was left wishing I'd opted for the chorizo. For the side, I got the rice and beans which were excellent. They came piping hot and served in their own little crock, which kept them nice and warm throughout the meal. The service was kind and the dining room was clean and comfortable. All in all, a great first experience here! Get to it!

We visited JR's Cash Bar & Grill recently and had an overall decent experience. We were able to be…read moreseated within about 10 minutes, which was great considering how busy they seemed to be. The hostess and our waitress were both very welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout the visit. Our appetizers and drinks came out pretty quickly, which definitely started the meal off on a positive note. However, the entrees were a little underwhelming. We ordered the "award-winning" prime rib, but unfortunately it arrived lukewarm. We also tried the shrimp and flounder platter. The shrimp were actually really good, but the flounder lacked seasoning, and the overall plate temperature was lukewarm as well. While the food didn't completely wow us this visit, the service and atmosphere were pleasant enough that I'd still come back to try different menu items in the future. Overall, I'd say it was an okay, decent experience.

On my last visit to SC, at the recommendation of a family member, we decided to grab an early lunch…read more@ JR Cash on a Friday afternoon. Upon arrival we were seated right away. As we perused the menu, we waited sometime for our server, whom was also tending to the patrons at the bar along with tables. I'm assuming because it was just before noon they were not yet fully staffed. We proceeded with our orders. I opted for the blackened chicken Alfredo with a caesar salad and a sweet tea. To be honest I was not impressed by the service or the food. While the salad was fresh and the warm honey butter croissants were well received. The blackened chicken Alfredo was bland and required me to add a great deal of black pepper, hot sauce and parmesan cheese to make it palatable. Additionally at the table there was an order of a 1/2 rack of ribs and a 14oz prime rib both with loaded mash. The rib recipient was as equally unimpressed as I was. However, the prime rib seemed to be enjoyed. Unfortunately, this was such an unmemorable dining experience for me that I didn't take any photos of the food. Just A Note: The warm honey butter croissants and the sweet tea were the high points of the meal.

Our ROMEO lunch group went here for the first time today. Two of our group had been here before and…read moresuggested trying it. We were immediately greeted a very friendly waitress that took our drink orders. When I asked her what she recommended she said they have very good hamburgers and that the Vella's Special turkey sandwich was always popular. We had one person order the Prime Rib sandwich, medium well done. One person ordered the Vella's Special Salad, one order for the Rueben sandwich, and six of us ordered the Vella's special turkey sandwich. It is heated and has turkey, crumbled bacon, provolone cheese and comes with a dipping sauce, one side and a soft drink for $9.99. A good deal. The sandwich itself was good but seemed to lack something, IMO. Most of the guys rated it as a 4.0 with a couple of 3.5's. The Prime Rib sandwich was a hit and so was the salad. The Cole slaw served with the Turkey sandwich was good but I heard a couple of mentions about it not being sweet. Looked like KFC's but not sweet. I liked it Several guys ordered the home fries and said they were just ok. They have a very good looking menu with a lot of interesting options for dinner time. I'd like to try their Philly Cheese Steak next time I go back. Service was great, ambience is nice, food slightly above average. Our overall rating was a 3.83.

We live in this area for about almost 8 years and wasn't aware this restaurant has an all you can…read moreeat crab legs on Monday night. The crab legs were sweet and savory. I would go there again.

This is Grand on Main in Columbia, SC…read more Chicken and Waffles are crispy and fluffy. The service is great there, they have a bowling alley, bar, a small stage for singers, and they have tv's that you can watch the games I went to The Grand for my birthday and it was amazing. So, please try it!!!!!

Diamond - 5 Stars Jacob - 1 Star…read more After an extra long visit to SC, a friend suggested we hang out before I head back to NYC. We ended up stopping at The Grand around 9/9:30pm on a Saturday. Upon entering the hostess informed us they were currently only serving the late night menu. We said no problem and elected to grab seats at the bar. There were several empty tables and a few empty seats @ the bar. However, the only two seats together at the bar needed to be cleared from the last patrons that were seated. We stood there for over 20 mins while Jacob continued to walk by never acknowledging us or the fact that we couldn't sit. When he finally cleared the dishes he just walked away, never cleaning the area. When he returned he still never greeted us or apologized for the wait, the mess... nothing. Jacob: What are you having? Me: Well hello... Jacob: Yea... what do you want? Me: Wow... ok. For starters can you please whip off the bar so we can properly have a seat. There is still food residue here from the last customers. ** we get a visible huff** He wipes down the bar and we proceed to order drinks, while he never really speak any more it's all via motions and body language. Amongst ourselves we check in with one another to confirm that we both were feeling very unwelcome. Instantly we decide that we will not be ordering anything additional and will be leaving after this one drink. Which is just as well because Jacob never returns. Someone , whom I can only assume was of a mangement status, asked if Jacob was helpful and we promptly and simultaneously said no and that we would like or bill. She shook her head in utter disbelief and disgust but then she also disappeared. Just so happened that Diamond, whom was on the other side of the bar happen to walk pass. She stopped and asked if we were ok after witnessing our frustration. We explained that we wanted the check and why we were leaving. She was super apologetic and closed out our tab. Her energy literal turned the experience around and if she would have came to our rescue sooner we would have considered staying. Thank you Diamond. Just A Note: Unfortunately, bad first impression because The Grand seems like it may offer a good time with the bowling lanes in the back.