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    3.0 (92 reviews)
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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Cinnamon Roll Pancake Slam
    Krystal V.

    This was my first time here and I've been wanting to try this location for a hot minute now! The build of this Denny's is what caught my attention and it looks even better on the inside! They completely stuck with the retro vibes with the patterns and colors, it was amazing! Our server was the kindest and shared any special they were having. The food was great and my favorite part was the cinnamon pancakes! So delicious! Definitely recommend this spot if you want the retro vibes.

    Wesley T.

    Denny's on Harbison in Columbia is a diner done right. The building itself has that retro chrome look that makes it shine, and stepping inside feels like walking into a classic American diner. We were greeted right away by the hostess and seated immediately. Our waitress came over promptly, brought our drinks, and took our order without delay. The food was excellent. Pancakes were fluffy, eggs were cooked exactly as ordered, and the bacon was extra crispy--just the way we like it. The syrup poured slow, but it had good flavor. We enjoyed the tea so much that we even got a to-go cup; it was brewed fresh in-house with real fruit, giving it a nice, natural flavor. Our server was fantastic from start to finish, making sure everything was just right. Where things fell short was cleanliness. The metal edge of our table had smears and handprints left behind, and the racks between tables had a noticeable layer of dust. Outside, the chrome appliqués on the windows aren't sealed, which allows debris and bugs to collect behind them. If you're seated at one of those tables, it's hard not to notice. Overall, the food and service were spot-on, and the diner look is magnificent, but the cleanliness needs more attention to truly match the otherwise great experience.

    Ultimate Omelette and Strawberry Shake Pack

    Came to have breakfast with my parents and it was a 10/10 from the amazing staff to the great food. It was made fast and the coffee was delicious and it just kept coming. Our waitress was amazing at checking in. The place was very clean. I love that the building still has that vintage 50's feels

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    Marqus R.

    I usually never stop at a Denny's, but when I saw this one done in classic American '50's diner-style I had to go in, and I'm glad I did. Done with lipstick red, aqua blues and polished chrome/aluminum with black and white checkerboard flooring, it's as true in design as could be. I really felt I had stepped back in time into the diners of my youth. And better yet, my server lived up to it with total charm, bottomless coffee, and friendliness; the way things used to be. For food, I had their steak as eggs sunny side up. I'm not sure about the cut of meat but it was surprisingly good and done just as I had ordered. I can't rave about the food other than to say it was certainly OK, and as Denny's has been in business for 65+ years, they must be doing something right. For a nostalgic trip into the '50s and some decent food, the Denny's gets my 4 Yelp Stars.

    Build Your Own Omelette
    Victoria G.

    Best breakfast I've had? No. Worst breakfast I've had? Also no. Service was fast and price was reasonable for todays standards. Pancakes were good and bacon. The simpler the meal, the better. Coffee was ok.

    Strawberry Pancake Puppies
    Dwayne A.

    We've been to this location a few times and were happy with our meals each time. It's a diner, so I'm not looking for anything fancy. The staff is always friendly and fast with taking orders and bringing the food. We mainly come here for breakfast, and as someone who isn't a big breakfast person I enjoy having lunch type options. The food is well flavored and cooked just right.

    Bill Lewis of Vero Beach, Florida, stopping in for breakfast at the Denny's on Harbison Boulevard in Columbia, South Carolina.

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    My special host, Tim, always make me feel special. Food is good, but the service makes me keep coming back.

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    Love the variety of food, atmosphere, & staff is always friendly. Always my go to for Saturday morning breakfast!

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    Great service!! Server was very friendly and helpful and the food came out in a timely manner just the way we ordered it.

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    The food was ok, but the service was great! Sharisa was just a bundle of joy with smiles!

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    Pawleys Front Porch

    Pawleys Front Porch

    3.2(676 reviews)
    9.4 mi
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    My dad came here about 10 years ago while visiting some friends in the area, and wanted me to try…read moreit. It did not hold up to standards from last time, but was still fairly good. Pawleys Front Porch is a dive bar, and has been featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We arrived about 15 minutes after they opened, and were the first to arrive. Even after us being in the restaurant for an hour, only two other parties arrived to dine. It honestly felt like a ghost town, and hope that it is not like this every day. Their fried pickles are actually pretty good! They are crispy, hot, and have a good dill taste (good pickles). The chicken tenders are good! They aren't frozen, are crispy, and have good taste. The burger was supposed to come with a pretzel bun, but apparently they haven't had a pretzel bun in three years lol. Why is it still on the menu? We don't know. His burger was a bit overcooked and toppings weren't quite as high quality as last time. Our server was wonderful, and constantly came around to refill our drinks and get us anything we need. It did take a bit of a long time for our food to come out, but that's alright. As long as the food is good we don't mind. We hope to see the restaurant return back to how good it used to be!

    Does not deserve to be on the DDD list! Traveling through…read moreand we were excited to find a Triple D restaurant in Columbia but it should not be on the list. We waited an hour or more because they said there was only one cook. We got our burgers (ordered medium) and they were completely overcooked. I wondered if mine was even beef. I stabbed the meat with my plastic knife and lifted the whole rock solid patty puck. Cocktail was decent and they stock Fever Tree ginger beer so stay with the cocktails.

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    Original Pancake House - Columbia - This is JUST pumpkin pancakes lol and turkey links. "Note to self": Even tho they are yummy... don't get that much again .

    Original Pancake House - Columbia

    4.3(688 reviews)
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    This is a classic spot, MAKE RESERVATIONS though!!!! The staff is awesome shoutout to the man in…read morethe front that usually has a broom, he's friendly and rocks. I usually get the strawberry pancakes and it hits every time. Really good coffeee and cute mugs. One of the better places to go for breakfast in columbia with very reasonable prices. Trenholm plaza is beautiful, where even with a wait there's enough to do to pass the time!! Classic spot, 10/10, can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

    The Original Pancake House was pretty good, but it wasn't amazing. I got the chocolate-chip…read morepancakes, which were fine, but nothing better than anything I could've gotten at Waffle House. My friends had a similar impression of their meals, stating that they were "fine", but didn't really "hit the spot" per se. I also got a plain bagel and a side of bacon, which I can definitively say were below average, and simply not very good. As for the ambiance, it was pretty basic, but enjoyable nonetheless. I liked the thematic artwork on the walls, which displayed pancakes and other breakfast items without coming across as goofy or silly. In addition, I loved how the menu had a section titled "What are Pancakes?", which detailed the history of pancakes and the restaurant as a whole, which I thought was a nice little touch. I also loved their old-fashioned coffee mugs, which are difficult to find these days, despite their higher level of quality and effectiveness. Finally, our server was sweet and did a pretty good job of checking up on us. Overall, I'd say that the Original Pancake House was pretty average and wasn't really anything better than I could've gotten at a chain restaurant like Waffle House or Denny's. I may come back in the future, but I wouldn't make it a priority, nor would it be at the top of my list.

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    Midwood Smokehouse - Cross Hill - Pollo texano! Honey chipotle tossed smoked fried chicken on angry pickles, apple jalapeño slaw and a brioche bun.

    Midwood Smokehouse - Cross Hill

    4.3(1k reviews)
    11.8 mi
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    Food was amazing and service too. Our server was Lizzie and she was awesome! Will be going back.read more

    We had a really good lunch at Midwood Smokehouse in Columbia. It's located at the end of a small…read moreshopping center that also has Whole Foods, and the area itself is nice. The restaurant is medium-sized with a small patio of about six tables. It was a beautiful day, so we chose to sit outside since the dining room was a bit loud. It took a couple of minutes for a host to seat us, but we did arrive during peak lunchtime on a Monday, so it wasn't a big deal. Once seated, our server, Seavy, was fantastic. He was very attentive, friendly, and had a great personality. I ordered the brisket plate, my husband had the half chicken, and the third person in our party ordered the brisket sandwich. My brisket was fantastic--very moist and a generous portion. The hush puppies were tiny but crispy and delicious, and the bacon-wrapped jalapeños were outstanding. My husband really enjoyed his chicken, which was also moist, along with the collards and coleslaw. The brisket sandwich was huge and came with coleslaw and a side of mac & cheese, and everything was very good. What stood out most was the portion size and the quality of the food for the price. Overall, we had a great meal and would definitely come back.

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