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    Johnson's Restaurant

    5.0 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Burgers

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    Richard B.

    This is the top hole in the wall place in Columbia! Mainly take but there is a bar (not drinks) and a table. There are about 10-15 people waiting on their meals so that all seats are about taken. They have a fantastic homemade single burger that your mouth is not big enough to take the first bite. Really great tasting and lots of toppings. I foolishly ordered the onion rings and thus was overwhelmed by the food. The onion rings, I don't believe were homemade, were excellent without dripping in grease. In total I ordered a cheeseburger, onion rings, slaw is included and a bottled water plus a bottled sprite. Total bill including tax was $10.10. You ain't going to beat that price!!! I will be back. BTW, that is Johnson in a picture and he was extremely friendly!

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    OMG this place is a hidden gem! The burger was huge and good. I had to get a knife to cut it in half to eat it. The customer service was wonderful. I will definitely be back very soon!!!!

    Justin B.

    Found this place on Yelp when searching for burgers for lunch in the North Main area. There were not many reviews but I decided to chance and am glad I did. I got the cheese burger (single) and fries. The burger was huge and had great flavor, and the fries were well seasoned too.

    Keith R.

    Amazing good ole bbq food! We stopped in just to quickly grab n go. AMAZING. So worth the stop. If your in the area you have to stop. Burger was juicy and not salty. Fried okra you could tell they freshly dropped them in the fryer and it paid off!

    Best Burger in Columbia! Get the cheese burger basket - great fries too!

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    2 years ago

    Wonderful people and amazing food! Cheeseburger basket and hot dog was amazing! Glad I tried this place I will be back!

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    3 years ago

    Outstanding burgers at a surprisingly good price. Varied menu, takeout primarily. Open Thursday - Saturday. Highly recommended!

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    3 years ago

    Real good service is A1 I'm goin today to get a burger 1-27-2024 I'm on the way right now lol

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    5 years ago

    If you go here, plan on having time. Orders are cooked to order. Burgers are hand made and huge!! Well worth the 1hr wait.

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    4 years ago

    Good burger for a decent price great mom and pop vibe!they are really big and juicy so come hungry.

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    7 years ago

    The double cheeseburger is the biggest burger I have ever seen/will ever see in my life. It was really good too!

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    7 years ago

    The best food around the burgers are to die for and the best customer service i am going today and get me a barbecue sandwich

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