I usually snag pictures but this place was a surprise stop. For an unplanned trip, J's corner definitely hit the mark. The waitress was amazing and patient as our group got larger by the minute. I had a wedge salad and it was EXACTLY what I wanted at the moment. It was packed with chicken, bacon and some of the best blue cheese dressing I've had in a while. The vibe is very laidback and there was a corn hole tournament going on. My only knock on this place is that parking is limited. I can see this being a local spot to hit up after work to get some good food , great drinks, without breaking the bank. read more

Live music night! The atmosphere here is always great! The food is good. It's an All American type spot, burgers, hotdogs, grill cheese, wings, pasta. They have good sweet potato fries. And the burgers and wings are always good. You're not going to find a better location in the fall on a Saturday afternoon when the Gamecocks are in town! Reasonably priced family friendly spot. The waitresses and hostesses are always great! Cam waited on us tonight and she was super cool and bounced around! Tonight we had the grilled cheese, BLT, Soda City Burger and Fried Pimento Cheese Balls. p.s. now I said all of that because I meant it but they missed the mark on timing. Fries were room temp. That def could have been better. read more

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The restaurant is in a great location right next to William Brice Stadium, which makes it super convenient, especially on game days. We were also able to bring our dogs, which was a nice bonus and added to the overall experience. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, checking in on us a reasonable amount without being overbearing. However, the wait time for our food was disappointing. It took about 30 minutes to arrive, even though the restaurant wasn't very crowded. I ordered the steak quesadilla, and unfortunately, it was underwhelming. The bottom was soggy, and the steak was bland and somewhat rubbery. On a positive note, the beer cheese was really good and probably the highlight of the meal. Overall, the experience was just okay. Nothing stood out as particularly special, and the food didn't quite meet expectations. It may have just been the dish I ordered, but based on this visit, I'd say the restaurant was mediocre at best. read more

We went on a Friday night. The food was decent and reasonably priced. The service was a tad bit slow. It seems they may have been short staffed with waitresses. We had to wait unusually long for drink refills and just to get some napkins. Even with all of that, that's not my complaint. My complaint is the live music. It started after we arrived because I wouldn't have went if it started prior to us getting there. A guy was playing the guitar and it was WAY too loud. In no way should anyone sitting next to you at your table have to yell to converse with you and vice versa. The same goes for trying to communicate with the waitress. We had to yell. She had to yell. It was just so unpleasant. So, please turn the volume down significantly on the speakers. read more

Our Romeo group of 10 went here for lunch today. Arrived at 11:30 and were seated at a nice long table. The waitress finally came around to take our orders about 15 minutes after we'd been sitting. We ordered 3 Captain Crunch Chicken Salads, a Bologna sandwich, a Pulled pork sandwich, a Chicken and one other wrap, a catfish Po'Boy and a couple more items. We finally got our food about 30-40 minutes later although the waitress did bring our drinks about 5 minutes or so after we'd ordered them. The restaurant wasn't that busy and they seemed to have enough staff but it sure seemed like it took a long time. I must say the waitress never really stopped back to check on our drinks til we'd almost finished our meal. The Captain Crunch Chicken Salad was just so-so. The chicken wasn't real hot but fairly warm. I doubt if I'd order it again. The Bologna sandwich was good and the guys liked their wraps. The person ordering the Po-Boy was expecting it to have catfish filets rather than Catfish nuggets...and there were so many of them he had to pull them off the sandwich in order to close it and eat it. He said he wouldn't order it again. Pulled pork must've tasted better than it looked because it was given a 4.0. Based on the time it took to get our orders and the food I doubt if we'll be returning with this group. read more

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J's Corner is definitely a mixed bag. In terms of the ambiance, setup, and location, it's one of the best restaurants in Columbia. I love how wide open the floor plan is, and how they have so many TVs in your sight line. It's also a great place to see live music on a nice day, and seems like a great place to take your kids and let them run around. Having said that, the food and drink at J's leave a good bit to be desired. The mozzarella sticks I got were below average, and reminded me of the ones from a grocery store deli, not a sit-in restaurant. The chicken tenders were solid but unspectacular, and the fries were simply not very good. I also got a vodka pineapple to drink, which distaste's more like water than vodka or pineapple. In all, J's gets a 5/5 for ambiance, and a (generous) 2/5 for food and drink. read more

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**STOP! Do not visit this spot!** We were asked to leave our table before finishing our drinks, while another table sat there for a long time with only beverages. We had both food and drinks. You should not expect this when spending your money at any establishment! As for the ambiance, it fits the bar scene, but overall, they need to do better. However, I'm sure they don't care about our experience--shame on J's Corner. The food was so so. read more

If I could leave no star, I would. Not only did my husband have to ask for a towel to clean the table, of 3 servers not one came by to see if we needed anything. Service was atrocious. Do better! Train your staff!!!! read more

The food is so yummy! The service is so fast. Live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays! 10/10 I don't know how this place doesn't get more business because it's so great. Come here for sure read more

J's Corner Restaurant & Bar - Brussel Sprouts & wings - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Live music, $4 draft pints of all types and the usual menu including enough veggie options to be fresh - tonight the Mac & Cheese bar option. read more

J's Corner Restaurant & Bar - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

"Absolutely love this place! Incredible experience from start to finish--everything was perfect. A must-visit!" read more

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The space was great. Love the indoor/outdoor area for kids to run around. Service was great! We would be back if the food was a little better. We weren't impressed :/ read more

We arrived at 8:30 on a Friday night. We were told 1 1/2 hour wait. We looked around, no one standing waiting, empty tables so we took our chances. 25 mins later our table was ready. 10 minutes after sitting at our table our server got us some drinks and then came back to tell us if we wanted food it was going to be about 2 hours. The table behind us had ordered an hour prior and still had no food. We were told they had 4 servers and 6 kitchen staff working at the moment and the manager left. There was a stand in manager at the door when we left and she had nothing to say. I've worked in restaurants most of my life and have never heard of 2 hour ticket times. We come for game weekends every year and have eaten here numerous times. On a normal day the service is ok and food is decent and it's very convenient for us. After this trip we've decided to go give up on them. I'm not sure if management is that crappy or owners don't want to make money because the place could be a gold mine. read more

Love it! The food was okay, but my wife and I enjoyed the drinks! The service was nice, don't remember who helped us out though. Will definitely be willing to give it another try! read more

Live music Friday night was great no tables were sat near the band oddly. I seen the $2 tacos on their Facebook page which brought us in tonight, unfortunately they came out without the jalapeños like pictured. We ordered Nachos and it was missing sour cream. We didn't mention anything to the server to correct serve was good. read more

I went to a private event and was very let down. There was easily 300+ people and 2 maybe 3 bartenders doing the best they could. We stood in line for and hour and a half and never even got a drink. We, along with MANY others opted to leave and go elsewhere. Yall lost A LOT of money, very poor planning on your part considering what was charged to rent the location. Great venue but poor staffing and execution of a private event. read more

I usually do a much better job taking photos, but since I got this to go I was a little behind. The onion rings were excellent and a good portion! My wrap was tasty, but just a bit soggy even though I ate it right when I got to my destination. The bartender was quick and attentive and got our orders right. I wish I would have been able to dine in because I liked the atmosphere. read more

I've never been here before. I was impressed. The staff was friendly the restaurant atmosphere was awesome. The restaurant way super clean. The bathrooms were spotless. We ordered the fried cheese sticks. They were huge but i was not impressed with the breading at all. Spice weren't great was to much Oregano However everything else was great i got the phillly chicken cheese it was awesome so were the wing chips. They have a large outdoor area. We are planning to bring our puppy with us next time. read more

J's Corner Restaurant & Bar - Chicken philly - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Beer was was hot. 1 1/2 wait for table. placed order and never got food. Asked the waiter if he thought we would get food and he answered with "I don't know", so we left. it's a shame because it's such a cool place with a great atmosphere. Hostesses and waiter were good. read more

Food is okay. Good variety of drinks. Our server Charles was AWESOME though. Charles made my experience at Js a great one... he is very friendly and It's so nice to see someone who enjoys their job! read more

Rude bartenders. Mason was the only nice one. Avoid this place if possible. Never in my life have I tipped well and then treated with such disrespect. Clearly was treated that way so the brunette Bartender could get a better tip. read more

Beer was cold and served quickly Food choices were hysterical..Pulled Pork..Cast iron skillet Meatballs...But definitely get the chicken Quesadilla!!! read more

J's Corner Restaurant & Bar - The full pernicious beer - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Rude bartenders seem to be a trend here. I myself am a waitress, so I feel like I give a lot grace when it comes to bad service. This place..no way. I sat at the bar at a slow time. Waited :15+ to be asked for my drink order. I got a draft beer that wasn't even poured anywhere near the top. I sat here waiting to order food. They never once came by to see what I needed or asked me what I would like to order. The whole vibe was off. Not a fan and glad I don't live here so I don't have to come back. read more

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this place. We stopped by at 9:15 pm and almost didn't go in because of the hours on the door. The kitchen closes at 9:30 but everything else stays open until 11. We both order similar items with the double pork chops. They were delicious! Plus it left plenty of leftovers the next day. The mashed potatoes have a little kick to them and the Mac n Cheese is nice & cheesy. My boyfriend loved the curly fries too! Also everyone who helped us were super friendly, accommodating and always willing to help with suggestions. I did originally ordered the Watermelon Smash but I had no idea it was a shot! The description was misleading so my waiter allowed me to order instead the Rum Punch, which was sweet and a mixed drink. I didn't know this but dogs are allowed on the outside patio as long as they are on a leash. I'll definitely be coming back with my pup and to try more items on the menu. read more

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J's Corner is located at the old Jaco Location. The decor is upscale for an "American Restaurant & Bar" On to the food. I ordered 6 Buffalo wings and 6 Jerk wings. They were fall off the bone tender! The Buffalo seasoning was perfect but the Jerk was more of a dry rub. They were not bad, but not what you would get if you ordered Jerk wings in Ocho Rios. (Jamaica) My Bride got the Caribbean Marinated Chicken with Mango Salsa and Avocado. She really enjoyed it. Our waiter was very attentive. We usually have a couple drinks before we order. He made sure our drinks were always full. I think his name was Nick. I do have a couple comments: (1) The noise level is a bit high as all the surfaces in the bar are either concrete or wood. They really need something soft to absorb some of the sound bouncing around. (2) The drink menus are well done; the Menu on the other hand is a sheet of legal paper copied several times too many. All in all a solid 4 stars. We will be back. read more

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Great food, drinks and services. We loved Mac and cheese and grilled cheese. Cap crunch chicken salad was huge and fresh. Amazing craft beer on tap. Inviting atmosphere and layout. Amazing patio area overlooking stadium. Don't let very old poor reviews sway you. Place is legit! read more

I was at my desk with a huge headache and needing to eat but nothing sounded good. J's is really close to work so I pulled up their menu to see if anything sounded appealing.. Mashed potatoes and gravy jumped out at me, along with a side of broccoli and cheese. Not gourmet but I needed comfort food. The ordering process was quick and I was given a 30 minute pickup time. The food was hot and delicious when I got it back to my desk. I don't know if the mashed potatoes and gravy had medicinal properties or not, but they were so yummy and comforting that I instantly felt a little better :). I wish I could say more about their entrees but this was my first time ordering from them. I will be going there again! read more

impeccable service tonight got served a nice glass of Josh wine. Had some beautiful cheese and bacon fries. also ordered a chicken quesadilla and it came out absolutely magnificent with sour cream on the side and ranch. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my whole entire entire life. chicken was cooked beautifully. they checked on me multiple times mad me feel at home. Absolutely read more

Today was insane due to the MLS soccer game but they were moving along smoothly. Apparently they prepared for it and everything under control. Great staff!! read more

I just got off the river from striper fishing and decided to give J's Corner a shot and im so glad I did! They have the most unique chicken tenders I've ever tasted. They are juicy, crispy, and are battered in Captain Crunch cereal. The fried okra was phenomenal and the spicy Mac & Cheese was out of this world! They also have like 30 toppings for the Mac & Cheese so I will be trying it out next time I return! read more

J's Corner Restaurant & Bar - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

For 5 people they automatically added 20% tip. Thinking it was just a 15% tip we added $5 more but was surprised they did that with a small group. After we got home they took our extra $5 but also added another. Having seen other posts now it does not appear to be a mistake. Service was ok but not worth the 32% tip they are trying to get. Shady! read more

The food was ok the service was slow. The part that was most upsetting was our bill was $78. We tipped 0 on the card and left $16 in cash. When I looked at my charge 2 days later, I was charged $88. I called the restaurant not because of the $10 but the principle of it. We still left more than 20% in spite of slow service. They said they found the ticket and the waitress "must have gotten mixed up". The manager was supposed to call the next day and give me a credit. That never happened. BEWARE and check your statements!! read more

Super casual setting with a few TVs showing sports. Paper plates and utensils. I got the burger and it was good. Nothing exceptional but definitely good. Nice, chill place for a burger and beer. Service was good. The place is small, maybe 12 tables. read more

Neat place! Great drink options, tons of TVs, comfortable seating. I bet this place will be crazy on a game day but we hit them when the doors had just opened on a Sunday morning so it was very calm. Paper menus with some really varying food options. We opted to drink and not to eat as we were waiting to go to brunch. The bartender was absolutely lovely. This restaurant is female owned and newly renovated. I definitely think this place could be a great time with friends or after a game. It's super close to the stadium and the downtown area. Plenty of parking and it wasn't too hard to get into. There is a great deal of potential here, I look forward to another trip to see how they are doing. read more

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I was a little surprised to see the average on the reviews of J's Corner. Went here for the first time today with 5 of my friends at lunchtime. The place wasn't very full due to the rainy cold weather and we were immediately seated and the waitress took our drink orders. The menu looked great with a lot of good choices. A couple of us were interested with the Captain Crunch chicken and also the Fish and Chips (Fried Grouper). I asked the waitress which she preferred and she recommended the fish. So four of us ordered the Fish and Chips. Comes with two sides. I ordered a side Caesar (replaces one side for an additional $2.50) and a side of blue cheese cole slaw. The food came out in a regular amount of time (one of our members order was late as they mis-counted the number of orders). The fish was the best fish that I've had in Columbia. Previously my favorite fish and chips were from the Liberty Tap on Lake Murray, but this was as good or better. The coating was nice and light and crisp and not at all greasy. There were about 4-5 pieces of fish. Everybody that ordered the fish said the same thing. It was definitely a hit. My Caesar salad was also very good. Nice dressing. Croutons were fresh. One other ordered a regular house salad as a side and it looked great. Had a hard boiled egg and it looked like bacon in it. I think I'll try that one next time. Both were good sized salads and not small. I wouldn't attempt to go here on a game day...unless possibly you were tailgating or something because I imagine it would be so busy you'd never get served. They have garage doors that open on all sides so I can see how this would be a great atmosphere on a nice day or evening. The fish was so good I don't know if I want to venture out with something else when I go back.....maybe the chicken. I'll talk my wife into ordering that! read more

Came to this establishment at noon on a Saturday. Several empty tables. Was told it would be a 10 min wait for a table. Decided to sit at bar. Server/bartender promptly got our drink order and told us we would have to wait to put our order in because the kitchen was backed up. About 10 min later, our order was taken. Another 45 min passed before we got our food. People were nice, atmosphere is cool, but service is severely lacking. read more

Rude staff, hit or miss food, and they close at 8pm prime dinner time and will refuse to sit anyone at 7pm...place has sooooo much potential in a great location sad that food is bad and their never open...great outdoors area .....took away cornhole it was a big hit when they first opened...oh did I mention everytime I've gone here they always always say " just to let you know the kitchen is qn hour behind"...yall have been open how long now abd this still happens lol geesh read more

A group of use, 13 visited on Friday night We arrived at 5:30 in evening. The restaurant wasn't very busy at that time. Fast forward two and 1/2 hours later, most at our table had not been served. We asked for the manager. One in our party new the manager. However, he did not come to our table, sent one of the other managers. Her first explanation was "we setup our kitchen in sections to prepare different items on the menu and if you are not in those sections where it is easy and quick, then you just need to be patient and wait". We told her the food had been coming to the table over the last hour, but several were still waiting. What was happening was a couple meals would be delivered, 10 -15 minutes later a couple more meals would arrive and it continued that way, even during the time we were discussing it with the manager. Of the 13 in our party, 5 had not been served anything. Of those served, all stated their food came out very cold. Cold hamburgers, tacos, fried okra, nachos, etc. This was the third time I had been there and service was slow on the first two visits, but not like this. Never stepping foot in J's Corner again. Whoever owns this restaurant needs to make some significant changes. I would hardly call this a restaurant. Ralph A. read more

We came in around 1:30 for a quick lunch and it was definitely a positive experience! All food was great and service was wonderful. Will definitely come again!! read more

J's Corner Restaurant & Bar - Mac and cheese bar, salads, and wrap - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Hostess and waitresses are incredibly untrained. Would not recommend coming here any day where there is any part of a crowd. Hostess yelling at guest during a busy football season night shows just how badly the employees at this restaurant were trained. I did not appreciate being treated poorly and yelled at by a college student who was stressed simply because she was busy while also waiting 1.5 hour for chips and dip and 45 min for our drinks. I would not recommend coming here unless your ready to wait almost two hours for food and deal with rude college students. read more