We went there for lunch today while we were in town. As always it was nice and clean and our waitress was great. They had a pretty good size crowd, but everything was still very fluid and perfectly paced. The only negative is that some of the food that is usually delicious tasted very plain and like it had zero seasoning. So disappointing. (My fried porkchop, Mom's fried okra, my daughter's salmon patty, and my granddaughter's steak.) read more

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I have eaten at this establishment every time I come to Colombia, but this time things were a bit off. Maybe it was because I ordered through DoorDash. I ordered the Chicken platter with fried okra, green beans, and mashed potatoes, and the Fried Pork Chop Platter with cornbread, black-eyed peas, and white rice. I also ordered a jumbo lemonade and a jumbo unsweetened iced tea. My chicken platter was not bad, but the food was cool. My okra tasted old and not fresh. The chicken was crispy but tasted like it was cooked in old grease. My potatoes and green beans were fine. My wife's pork chops were fine, the cornbread was a bit dry, but her black-eyed peas and rice were on point. We never received the lemonade or unsweetened iced tea. read more

Thought $28 was pretty steep for 2 chef salads. Even more so with a molded roll!! Also the person who took my in person order could use some classes on customer service read more

Lizard's Thicket Restaurants - Went by to pick up 2 chef salads Thought $28 was pretty steep. Especially since I opened a roll and saw this !! - Southern Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Food and service were spot on! Ordered from drive-thru and took home to eat. The food was still warm and delicious. Person at the window was very accommodating and helpful since I had never been there before. read more

The cleanest silverware around... a tip of the hat. My fish was lightly breaded and not greasy nor was the cooking oil old and smelly. The chicken had breading that was too thick and was a little dry. Over all the meal was ok and i would come back to sample something else read more

Lizard's Thicket Restaurants - Southern Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Cheap no frills establishment that gives you plenty of food for low prices. The staff was great and food was absolutely delish. Good down home country cooking is always a win. read more

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Just what we expected, meat plus 3...we're finally understanding this southern concept. It's pretty simple. This was basically on par with a Cracker Barrel. Food was decent, not fine cuisine by any means but for us on our road trip, it was easy in and out. I had the fried pork chop. A little thin but very tasty. Not 100% sure, but I suspect the mashed potatoes may have been powdered. Husband had fried catfish. It was ok. It got crazy busy right after we got there and the poor server had trouble keeping up with everyone's service. She was working very hard but she had so much to do. Iced tea was exceptional. Corn muffins before meal were also great. I would skip the rolls they offer. We would definitely come back if we needed a place to eat while traveling through. Very affordable and very filling. read more

The waitress was very attentive with our needs. The food on the other hand was a complete flop. I'm going to leave it there that's all I can say about it. read more

I have been a regular since they first opened. I must say that in the last few years some locations have been a disappointment. To clarify the food was lacking. Service was fine but different issues with the food. This location remains true to their roots. The food is great and so is the service. One time I mentioned that my wife had been in the hospital and had been approved for a normal diet. She asked for Lizard's Thicket. The takeout was amazing. Every condiment...it was done so well. Great food and great service! You cannot go wrong here! read more

Good country food items, fast service. Am going to be a regular there. Wait staff is kind and efficient.

Amazing fried chicken, super crunchy and tender and juicy on the inside. My go to spot when I need a fried chicken fix in Blythewood.

This franchise of country cooking has taken a drastic nose-dive in recent years, really disappointing as it was above average in the 90's. This is the second disappointing trip to this location this year, last visit sucked, but decided to give it another chance. Ice cold country fried steak- pitiful Warm mash potatoes & gravy- edible Lima beans- cold Ice water- Cold but no refill They appear not to care, which is even worse read more

Very bland, cafeteria style and flavored food. Weak coffee, watered down pancake syrup. Was curious to try this out since I moved to South Carolina, nice servers, but I would not return. read more

Great food and service at a decent price. Facility was clean, neat, well maintained and the people friendly and welcoming. read more

I went to Lizard thicket last Monday with my Granddaughter. We decided to eat in for a change. She wanted macaroni and cheese which she loves from here. Well the smoked sausage was over cooked (obviously reheated), the macaroni was dry and no cheese, fried okra was cooked to a crisp, green beans were only thing worth eating. The roll is also dry and different bread. This is the third time i have been disappointed. I have loved this place since my kids were little. Really sad because I won't be returning! read more

This is a typical meat and 3 place with a good variety of meat and vegetables that are southern comfort food. I had pulled pork with coke slaw, tomatoes, okra and dinner rolls. My wife had cabbage, Lima beans, dressing, and baked apples. Everything was good. Several groups of older people eating there which is a good sign. The service was quick and friendly. Not rating it a 5 because it's a chain so it's not quite as good as family owned versions of meat and 3 but it's still solid. read more

Country fried steak, fried pork chops, yams, Mac and cheese, green beans. I like everything. The price is good and the service is great.

Good little country diner. Had the fried chicken, cole slaw and mashed potatoes and cornbread. For being a little dive spot in south carolina on our way to charleston, it was pretty good. All home made the lil ole waitress was the nicest. read more

Good experience overall. Our waitress was very nice and cordial. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and tasted warm and fresh. The vegetables were delicious and the meats were cooked perfectly! The only critiques I can offer are these: 1) when we first walked in, we noticed the waitstaff all sitting down at tables near the entrance chatting. Not the most encouraging sign on your first visit to a restaurant to see employees parked on their behinds in plain view. Just a thought 2) The booths are comfortable, but ours and several others had residual crumbs from previous diners. Might have been remedied if the waitstaff did something besides sit around when we walked in. Service: 7/10; Food: 8/10; Cleanliness: 6/10 read more

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Disappointed to say the least. I enjoy Lizards Thicket, but any chain that leaves our food your order and charges you for it is completely unacceptable. The fried pork chops was good, but it was pit on top of the mashed potatoes and gravy, so the gravy made a mess in the plate. The macaroon and cheese was good. Double check our meals if you order from the drive thru. read more

Lizard's Thicket Restaurants - Pork chop in mashed potatoes and gravy and macaroni and cheese and invisible fried okra - Southern Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Been eating at lizards for over 30 years , but now the cost has gone to 11.99 for a plate of ... which sometimes comes out looking like a small plate am I g and the price has now increased even more... I am a senior and now I can't eat at lizards anymore 12 bucks is too much fit a piece of meat nd 3 scoops of vegetables....I'm out read more

Just what we were looking for!!! After all morning on the road and a couple of hours in a doctor's office we were looking for comfort food... WE FOUND IT!!! I can't speak for all locations, but this one was fantastic!!! Atmosphere was calm and fairly quiet. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Food was "AH"mazing!!! Definitely just what we needed before hitting the road! Thanks, Lizard's Thicket!!! read more

I am sure a lot of the food here is from frozen or a can but I had the squash casserole which had to be homemade. Very delicious. I wasn't as impressed with the mac and cheese which was dry and bland but others rave about it so maybe its just me. The main plus about the place was the friendly waitress. No problems here. Reasonable cost, quick friendly service and food that fills you up. read more

When you have to call the location from the drive thru to actually tell them that there are four cars in the drive thru, that might be a bad sign. But I ordered anyway, I was stuck there. Once I got the food, it went almost Immediately in the trash. There was a long hair just sitting right on the food tray.... and after calling to even get serviced in the first place, i was not wasting my time. Subway is right across the parking lot. Not attentive at this spot... best to try another location. read more

It is unfortunate that they have a sign that says seat yourself because when we did we waited and watched as people who entered the restaurant after us were greeted and the waitress began to take their orders. She actually welcomed in two sets of people and brought them menus and silverware while we waited. When she began to take their orders, still without greeting us, we told the manager. We pointed out that we had been waiting and there first and had not even been greeted and the manager explained that it was because we didn't sit in the waitresses section. Why would it be required for us to sit in her section to be acknowledged? Moreover, why would there be a sign that says please seat yourself if she only will come to tables in her section. So essentially the manager blamed us for not getting service because of our choice of seating. Needless to say we left. Saddened by this interaction yet again left to wonder WHY? read more

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BLT ordered to go...... It's a really bad sign when a restaurant can't get a basic BLT right. My husband ordered a BLT to go to bring home because I was working. They left the "L" and the "T"! All I got was bacon on bread (overcooked bacon) and a souffle cup full of dill pickle chips. Who in the heck eats a bacon sandwich? So I had to go into my kitchen and finish THEIR work. I'll never eat at a place that screws up a BLT. read more

Had the plate of sides -- candied yams, collard greens, green beans, and squash casserole-- all were delicious! So was the banana pudding! Great service too! Going back tonight. read more

My daughter's mother in law brought our granddaughter and I here last time I visited them all in West Columbia. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The food good. Lots of good choices for Southern sides/vegetables, including mac 'n cheese, which yes, IS a vegetable in the South. :-) Our toddler granddaughter loved all of the vegetable sides, most especially the fried okra and squash casserole. It was all pretty darn good, as were the black eyed peas and greens. However, do not order or eat the mashed potatoes and gravy. They taste like the instant potatoes with canned gravy. Bad stuff. Other than that, we enjoyed our experience, where waited on and served quickly. I do hope to go back again when I visit SC next month. It's on our list of "things to do"... Just won't get any of the mashed potatoes. read more

Gross!! Food chain southern restaurant. Food bland and tasteless. The service was mediocre; drive down the road and have Jackson's!!

Always have a good experience at this Lizard's. I love their friend chicken because it is always juicy and the parts are big. My kids get pancakes all the time, and my husband gets the salad. ALWAYS. I like that the atmosphere is homey and not too loud, even if the customers are talking/catching up. The booths could be a bit bigger though. My girls (thin 6 y/o and average-built 2 y/o) sit beside me and we literally rub elbows. read more

One of the worst meals I have ever paid for. It took quite a while to get our food and they were not that busy. My chicken livers were way over cooked. The collards were undercooked and bland. I will not be back again. My son got a burger which was also over cooked. Overall terrible dining experience. Try somewhere else. read more

What a great goto place for The Southern Comfort Food we all love here. I've always enjoyed the macaroni and cheese, fried pork chops and banana pudding. You guys are great. Thank you for what you do. read more

Food, service, cleanliness and coffee is so much better than a chain. Servers are friendly. Just what a diner is supposed to be.

I have been a fan of this restaurant chain since its' founding. The Sunset Blvd. location is close to my home. I have always found the restaurant clean and inviting. The staff is friendly and efficient. Although anyone can have an off day, the food is consistently good. I especially like their breakfast! read more

I had the fried fish, Mac and cheese, blackeye peas, candid yams. This hit the spot for a quick southern style lunch. Portions are plentiful. read more

Love drive thru window...quick with food. All meals are delicious. . 3 veggies... flounder is nicely prepared. Baked chicken too... definitely a choice to take to hotel room read more

I like Lizard's Thicket, but this location made me sad. I had taken my kids to the Riverbanks Zoo, and we had been there all day and were very hungry. We went inside, and within 10 minutes, nobody had even said "hello." It's not like the place was busy -- it was around 2 PM and there were a few people seated, but the waitresses were chatting behind the counter. We were starving, so we ditched and went somewhere else. On our way to the car, a waitress stuck her head out and said, "Y'all change your mind?" She was quick to move when she saw us leaving, but not so much when we were actually there and ready to pay for a meal. read more

tough country fried steak, needed to braise at least another hour, overcooked spinach no seasoning, cornbread dry and hard like it was left out overnight. Sugar in cornbread dressing what?? The fried okra was good. When I first looked at the menu I thought this place was under-priced, based on food cost and overhead, now I see based on the poor quality, pricing fits. Server was very nice. read more

The food at the 378 location continues to be disappointing. The price of the beef stew went up, which wouldn't be so bad if the stew was better. But, the portion went down significantly and tonight I had only 3 small pieces of beef and one good size blob of fat. My mac and cheese was only mac...no cheese anywhere in my portion. This is the second visit in a row with these issues so I will not return, at least not to this location. read more

Been enjoying LT restaurants for over 25yrs. The menu is diverse -- beef, chicken, fish, veggies, breads, salads, soups, desserts -- there is something for everyone. The fried chicken, fried flounder, collards, mac & cheese are consistently good. The corn muffins can vary in size/color but taste good always. The chicken salad makes a nice meal. The portions are reasonable and I'm so glad they don't over-salt their food as so many other restaurants do. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area and I love that I can expect the same family-friendly service at every location. read more