Hendrix was a really fun restaurant, and a great place to stop in for a round of evening drinks! What's funny is that I had walked past Hendrix probably hundreds of times, and never thought to drop in. Well, I'm very glad that I finally did! I really liked how there were two (2) floors of the restaurant (after walking up a flight of stairs), one being a typical dining area, and the other being an awesome rooftop lounge. I didn't get anything to eat, but I was impressed by their selection of draft and canned beers, as well as their selection of wines. The two (2) bartenders I interacted with were both very nice, knowledgeable, and did a great job. However, the one downside of my visit to Hendrix was that one of the bartenders was a little slow to wipe down the inside bar, causing me to be surrounded by crumbs and half-eaten food for a little while. I know this isn't a huge deal, but it was a little gross. Other than that, Hendrix was a great experience, and I'll be back with friends soon! read more

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Went for an actual dinner. You can tell the chef takes great pride in his dishes! Burrata still amazing...deviled eggs had perfect spice...pork chop possibly the best in COLA... Cocktails, ambiance, service all amazing! read more

I had the absolute best time last night at Hendrix! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. We ordered a Hendrix spritz & skyline ember to start off and paired it with oysters, blue crab hushpuppies, lamb chops, the New York strip & finished it off with a cream cheese tarte. Everything was phenomenal! The gouda grits paired with the New York strip was by far my favorite. PS. Hendrix has the best rooftop bar in cola! For more eats & adventures follow me on Instagram @thesodascene read more

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The open rooftop is probably my favorite thing about Hendrix. The heritage pork was very mediocre and I probably wouldn't get it again but I would say that the restaurant's atmosphere makes up for it. The service was nothing special. This restaurant is more of a gathering place to get drinks than it is a good restaurant. I do wish the building was more handicap accessible with the amount of stairs you need to climb. read more

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Came from NC to celebrate with some friends at this restaurant. The place itself is nice and our server was very pleasant as well. I had the crispy brussels sprouts as an appetizer and they were delicious. However, the scallop dish that I had for my entree was very underwhelming. Overall the whole dish was too soft in texture for my liking. Had the squad been cooked even 30 seconds less, it would have been less mushy. One of my friends stated that her burger was not great either and there was a mix up with another one of my friend's ribeye (wrong temp). On the other hand, my drinks were good. I had two Travel Dreams. I'd come back for the drinks! read more

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The Hendrix is well worth the steep stairway climb to the entrance! Once you transcend the stairs and catch your breath, you enter a beautifully decorated space that has high ceilings, fine artwork and hardwood floors. The rooftop bar is spacious and offers an excellent view of downtown. The inside bar is beautiful as well. Our server Aliyah was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. For appetizers we had the deviled eggs and the hush puppies. Both were delish. My husband had an old fashioned and the KY bourbon content was generous. For entrees I ordered the pork chop and it was life changing, thick, but sooo juicy and tender. My husband had the chicken and he loved it. We will definitely return to the Hendrix. One observation is regarding the limitations for individuals with disabilities. Apparently there is an elevator, but it didn't seem easily accessible. read more

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This was my first time at the rooftop bar since I've been in the restaurant a few times. It has a pretty view of the main st lights below. The bartenders were super nice, loved them. I got an amaretto sour which is always my go to. We also got the deviled eggs and meatballs. The pork belly and meatballs were little overcooked but overall the food was delicious. It was a nice stop to grab a drink. read more

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This review is hot off the press. I literally just left a couple of hours ago and wanted to review while everything was still fresh in my mind. Made a reservation early in the week for 8pm. I arrived at 750. I was told that tables were sitting a little late so it would be a wait of 20-30 minutes. Well that wouldn't be a problem if there was somewhere to wait. I was told I could go to the rooftop (40 degrees) or wait under the stairs (no room and a fall hazard). I asked if we could wait by the bar but was told there was a private party and we couldn't. My husband and I went to a neighboring bar and returned 15 minutes later where we then waited by bar, eventually being seated at 825. Ambiance is nice. It's cozy, good for date night. Server was amazing. She was a natural. Top tier, like she studied to be a server lol. I hate I can't remember her name. Five stars for her. Food. It was a 3/5. Go for the mussels! They are delicious. Hush puppies are pretty tasty. Main options we got were the ribeye and the quail. They both left something to be desired. It was good but it wasn't great. I didn't want to lick my plate. Something was needed and missing in both dishes. The portions are fine. I won't return to give them another chance. My advice to anyone coming for a nice date night, don't. I would stop by here, hit the bar, grab some mussels and go elsewhere for dinner. I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to trying this place. I would have given them 3 stars but the seating situation was not acceptable. Oh and don't get dessert here. They threw something together and called it an apple parfait. It tasted like air. read more

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In town on business and decided to check this place out. Started out for happy hour with our clients at the rooftop bar. Very nice up there, very nice vibe the seating areas were very comfortable, and the bartenders were very attentive and quick with getting out our drinks. I tried the Hometown Honey and it was very good! Well balanced drink and not overpowering. The dining room for dinner was also very relaxing and welcoming. Our table shared an appetizer and we had the blue crab hushpuppies. They were very good, not crumbly and the aioli was delicious. For dinner I had the steamed PEI mussels. Do not think that because it's under shared/small plates that it's a small serving. It is enough for a meal! The crispy bread was perfect to dip in the juices of the dish. And they were cooked perfectly, very tender, the flavors were amazing and not hard or rubbery. I was deciding on this or the braised short rib and I was not disappointed! Two people at our table ordered it and also said it was amazing and we all ate everything on our plates so that is a good sign! Would definitely come here again and kudos to our server (forgot her name) she was spot on with recommendations and her service was top tier. She even took a picture of our table for us! read more

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Everything was very good - fried okra appetizer (portion was large), autumn salad (so yummy) and pan seared red snapper (excellent). read more

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This is a hidden gem in the Vista area of Columbia SC. The stairs at the entrance was bit much but well worth the climb. We took elevator down when we left. We had a reservation and they seated us immediately. I loved the night time view. It was our anniversary and they gave me a glass of champagne. It was six of us. All the appetizers were delicious. My family especially liked the smoked salmon and deviled eggs. Entree hit was the ribeye steak and grits. I don't know the cost as my husband and I were treated to dinner. The service was excellent including the valet service. But whatever the cost was it was well worth and we will be back. read more

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Open air, 3rd story bar in the spring is wonderful. Full bar, covered deck tables, couches for more comfortable seating. Great rooftop pavilion. I will tell you that Hendrix is real proud of their drink pricing higher than average for the area with similar pour quality. With that said, still a great spot for a mid-day/afternoon or evening chill spot once the weather warms!!! Check it out. read more

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I have been here in the past and thoroughly enjoyed my food. The vibe is always laid-back.  I went on a Saturday evening, and the service was great. We had reservations, which we made on the website. The hostesses were pleasant. Our server was personable as well. We ordered the NY after midnight cocktail, somewhere between a manhattan and old fashioned. It was good to me. We also had the cocktail; I can't remember the name, but it had Grey Goose, Prosecco, and rose water. It was delicious. It was also refreshing. In addition, we had two lemon drops. They were pretty tasty as well. All of the cocktails had an alcohol presence but were balanced very well.  The food was enjoyable. We started with the blue crab hush puppies. They were okay. They had a strong crab flavor but needed something else to elevate the flavor. The Shimeji mushroom burger was delicious. I loved the flavor, the cheese, and the black garlic mornay sauce. My husband ordered the ribeye main, and I ordered the Ny Strip. I switched my Brussels sprouts with the appetizer Brussels sprouts. I enjoyed my steak, the grits, and the Brussels sprouts. It was all so flavorful, and they complimented each other well. I did taste my husband's ribeye with the pepper sauce and the roasted cauliflower and broccoli. It was so good to me. I was surprised. I'm ordering that next time. I am grateful for this great dining experience. read more

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We had reservations for our anniversary. Arrived to find out the elevator to the restaurant was out of order. The lady who answered the phone was dismissive of the situation. So disappointed. read more

Very nice chill vibes. I had some drink in a martini glass that was great. Bartenders were fast and friendly. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying Hendrix after seeing great reviews on Facebook. I travel here once a month for work and was excited to have a new spot to add to my routine. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. I sat at the bar and was completely ignored for several minutes. The bartender was making drinks for a couple, which I understood, but she didn't even acknowledge me. After finishing, she walked away. I was about to leave when she finally dropped off a menu without saying a word -- no greeting, no water, nothing. When she came back, she asked what I wanted to drink. I asked if she could make a flavored tea, and she said no, so I ordered water. I decided on the stuffed quail with dirty rice and greens. A gentleman sat to my right, and it was clear she knew him. She brought him water and started chatting. Soon two of his friends joined, and her full attention was on their group. She eventually brought my food -- which was actually really good -- but that was the last I heard from her until I asked for my check. My water glass stayed empty while she refilled theirs; I finally had to ask another waitress for a refill. The food was delicious, but the service made me feel unwelcome. Even the hostess didn't say goodbye when I left. I was so excited to try this place, but after how I was treated, I don't think I'll be back. $52 wasted -- because customer service means more to me than good food. I even left a note on the receipt that said, "If you were more attentive, I would've left a much larger tip. read more

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Perfect little rooftop restaurant! The drinks & food were everything I wanted. The service was friendly & speedy considering how busy it was. This is definitely the spot to go if you're wanting a bite to eat, drinks, & some photo worthy views! read more

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We stopped by for dinner. They were not able to seat us. We went upstairs to enjoy the roof top. It was a fun atmosphere. We left early as the bar tenders didn't want to give us water with ice. We were told they have a water station so...however we were ordering drinks. It wasn't busy: read more

Went to Hendrix about a week ago for a birthday party! I was honestly amazed that they were able to seat our reservation for 21. I feel like there aren't many nice restaurants that are able to accommodate a group that size. I ended up getting the deviled eggs as an app and then the NY Strip over grits and brussel sprouts as my main. Absolutely worth every penny. Everyone I went with loved their food as well so there were no complaints. Service was also great. For it being a nicer restaurant I would alot 2 hours if you're getting the full dinner experience. It's not slow service but rather slower paced and un rushed. Which is a preference of mine! Subjective to everyone. But like I said we had a large group so I thought timing was adequate. read more

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I was in Columbia visiting family. I wanted a nice spot to decompress on Friday. I was already in the area, so decided to checkout Hendrix rooftop. The restaurant itself was beautiful. The rooftop required some imagination. Yes, you're on the roof, but that's all. It was nothing spectacular. My husband and I ordered a couple of quick bites, a small plate, and cocktails, which included the blue crab hush puppies, fried Bradford okra, and the hotdog. The hush puppies and the okra were horrible. The hush puppies lacked in flavor and didn't contain and crab. The okra was fried way too hard. The hotdog, was surprisingly tasty which came as a surprise since the other items were so bad. Overall, for me Hendrix was a huge flop. I could see for this city it's a vibe, but I wouldn't recommend it. read more

WOW. Why have none of my friends told me how incredible this place is? We went here for a work dinner last night and I was blown away by the ambiance, the decor, the cocktails, and the food. My favorites were the oysters, the deviled eggs, and the steak. To be honest, I found my steak with grits and Brussel sprouts to be better than Halls down the street. I will definitely suggest this place to my husband for our next date night. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner and really enjoyed it. My boyfriend loved his Old Fashioned and said it's one of his favorites here in Columbia. The food was also flavorful as the Short Rib was really delicious. Overall, I would definitely check it out again! read more

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The drinks were delicious!!! The espresso martini is amazing!! The vibes were perfect for girls night!!!! Service was amazing as always! read more

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Brussel sprouts were great, the salad (vegetarian friendly) was unimpressive, meatballs were great and filling! The bruschetta was a bomb of flavor (in a good way)! Drinks were good. The seasonal drink menu was tasteful! Service was not too impressive. Not personable, but not a bad experience. Great food, and the environment was quite nice/romantic. They have an outside seating option (it comes with stipulations though, unfortunately-- I don't think you could order entrees up there or something like that). 4.5 stars / 5 read more

This gem is beautiful! You wouldn't be able to tell it from the street, but this holds a gem. You go upstairs from Main Street to the restaurant and then up another flight of stairs to the rooftop bar. I made a reservation for 3 and one person dropped so I emailed to make sure that this was handled properly and the FOH manager emailed me back and took great care of me. I saw him when I arrived and he was just as pleasant in person. Now to the food and drinks. The hometown honey was delicious! My friend and I ordered two. Everything was cooked very well and exquisitely displayed. I will definitely be back to this place. Next time if weather is pretty, I'll be on the rooftop! Cheers! read more

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Hendrix was the perfect date night spot. The waiter was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. The restaurant offers indoor and rooftop seating. The rooftop seating is first come first served with its own bar. The wait time to receive drinks from bar was a tad bit long. Overall, great dining experience read more

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Everything was fantastic! EVERYTHING! And I mean EVERYTHING. Service food cooked to perfection. Cocktails were great

My wife and I went yesterday to celebrate our birthdays. I had heard about this place and was excited to check it out. We were greatly disappointed in the very small portions of food we received especially considering the enormous price! We paid $16 for 4 pieces of shrimp with a piece of bread cut in half; $35 for 3 pieces of scallop and $59 for a very small piece of NY Strip, that was overcooked with about 3 tablespoons worth of mashed potatoes garnished with 3 Brussels sprouts. After paying over $100 for these ridiculous portions, we went to McDonald's. With the prices charged, you would think they would upgrade from the paper menus. Such a let down and will not be back! As an fyi.....We have visited various restaurants in the area and so far the best one is definitely California Dreaming. There you have good portions, price and the atmosphere, being in an old train station, is incredible. read more

The food and drinks here were great. Good atmosphere with the rooftop bar, and in general, probably the best bar we've been to in Columbia. One piece of advice is that the bartenders could be a bit more friendly. They seemed a bit standoffish. But other than that, awesome place. read more

Great food great environment. As others have said-the servings are very small for the price, but the food is good! read more

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Great service! Aliyah was amazing! The ambiance was wonderful per usual. The food was flavorful and definitely worth ordering again. The only thing I wasn't excited about was the expresso old fashion. The rest was right on time and absolutely worth telling friend to come here. Be prepared to climb a few steps . read more

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We celebrated our 11th anniversary and the food was great, very good service and quiet atmosphere

We went for dinner but decided to enjoy appetizers at the Rooftop Bar! The panoramic view of downtown Columbia was lovely. We ordered a couple of drinks along with a couple of apps. Both were just ok. I would go back just for the view fans maybe try dinner. read more

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So I've tried to get in here about three times, and no fault of anyone's but my own, my schedule was always wrong. However I finally got in here to try it! With a welcoming atmosphere and modern industrial design, the ambiance and aesthetic are very pleasing. They hold a main dining area and bar for dinner service, and then an upstairs rooftop bar for cocktails and small plates. I went with a few friends and they always rave about the food. We started off with the beef tartare. Delicious, warm, and the bread was the perfect pairing for the appetizer. Best tartare in town if I'm honest. After that I got the grass fed NY strip steak, with flash fried Brussels and stone ground grits, topped with a chimichurri sauce that melted into the meat for flavor. Last we did their tiramisu for dessert. This was good, but it could've had a little more coffee flavor! The service was decent. They were really busy and we did have a 4 person table, so our service was a little slow but nothing too crazy! A must check out if you want finer food but casual atmosphere! read more

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Always one of our favorites in Columbia. Definitely can't go wrong with the mushroom toast, Brussels or oysters. We love getting a bunch of small plates and handcrafted drinks. A must try. read more

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Hendrix is by far, the best spot in Columbia. No comparison. It has everything: a bar, a restaurant, outdoor patio, rooftop bar, dance floor. Service was friendly and quick. The rooftop was the perfect ending to a fulfilling night, next to the fire table and heat lamps with great music. read more

Hendrix is a true gem in the downtown area. The ambience of the restaurant is wonderful. The service is excellent and then you have the amazing food and drinks. We ordered two appetizers. The Crispy Brussel sprouts, absolutely delicious, sweet and tangy very crispy and nutty and some of the best we've ever tried. We also tried the Blue crab hush puppies fantastic. The entrée we tried was spicy lamb, which was sensational. I'm not a lamb lover, this is my husband's favorite protein but it was perfectly seasoned, and perfectly cooked. I'll definitely have this again. We also had the mushroom burger. The mushrooms were so succulent very well seasoned the meat was sensational, fantastic burger definitely a go to. For drinks I had the Gin and Tonic with Hendrix gin, refreshing and smooth! This is now one of our favorite places. read more

Great food and atmosphere. On a nice day it will be tough to get a spot in the rooftop, but the normal bar is a comfortable place to eat and drink as well. The best deviled eggs and a great ribeye! read more

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This place has an interesting take on food combinations. I had the blue crab hush puppies, grass-fed NY strip with gouda grits (I substituted the Brussel sprouts for brocoli and cauliflower), and for dessert I had the sponge cake with cinnamon ice cream. The food was ok, but not good enough to make me want to return. The staff was friendly, and the waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu options. Also, they don't have a parking lot, so it is difficult getting parking on a Saturday night. read more

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This is the opposite of my review of yesterday, which means, yesterday based on the reviews I expected a mediocre meal and it was excellent. Hendrix was totally opposite, based on the reviews I expected a great meal and it was terrible. My husband ordered the steak and it was tough, I ordered the salmon salad, the salmon was dry, the salad horrible, they paired ingredients that didn't pair well and it was very bitter. The restaurant itself was very cute and clean. The service was good also. Unfortunately we came here for a great meal and the ambiance and service couldn't make up for wasting our money on a truly lousy meal. read more