One of the best restaurants in COLA! The pork chop melts in your mouth. Old fashion is spot on…read more Fried green tomatoes is a great play on the traditional dish. The meat balls and burrata is strange...be sure to combine all three ingredients... Service was excellent and it has a great southern vibe. Can't believe we didn't try this place sooner!

This was my first time at Saluda's (finally) and it was really good. We went for dinner for my…read morebirthday and our waiter was nothing short of amazing. I forgot his name but he served us on the patio. The weather was actually perfect yesterday, sunny not too hot, fans were going so you could feel the breeze. We got the seafood trio as an appetizer and everything was well done. The shrimp cocktail was nicely seasoned. I really liked that instead of just having plain shrimp. The fried oysters were nice but I wish I had known about the pineapple on top because I would have requested it not on there, it made the breading a little soggy. But nonetheless the flavor was still good and oysters were fresh. My bf loved the cucumber kimchi. We also enjoyed the crab cake. I would have preferred a little bit crisper outside but the flavor was really good. For dinner I got the fish du jour which was a grilled triple tail (I believe he said). It was cooked perfectly but did not have a lot of flavor. I assumed they didn't want to over power the fish because I had it with crispy brussel sprouts which were salty and a spinach and corn risotto which was amazing. Everything paired well together. My bf got the lamb rack and it was the perfect medium rare. For dessert if you have creme brulee on your menu I'm getting it ! It's my favorite dessert. The custard was a little undercooked because it was a bit runny but the flavor was amazing. You could see the little pieces of vanilla bean. And the sugar on top was thick so it was a lot sweeter than most creme brûlées I've had. I'd give it an 8/10. My bf got the strawberry hand pie (I think it was) and he doesn't like sweets too much but he said it was good and the ice cream wasn't too sweet. The pastry looked delicious. They gave us complimentary champagne for my birthday and it was so good. It tasted like my favorite Chandon spritz. So it really was a perfect way to end the night. Overall it was a 9/10 experience and I'd love to come.

We went here for brunch on Sunday. It's a nice clean restaurant they also have patio seating for…read morepet friendly area. Which was nice , the food was great . The breakfast burritos were delicious, the yogurt bowl was yummy plenty of fruit. The S'mores latte was delicious. The service was good , nothing exciting. So for this part of the review everything was good. (I had ordered the tres Leche pancakes because I was intrigued. When I got the tres leche pancakes I very disappointed there was no taste of tres leche anywhere on those pancakes , all I could taste was regular plain pancakes with syrup , it does come with plantains those were pretty good . I had thought that maybe they would put some tres leche in between the pancakes themselves. But no they were very dry. And the waiter didn't even give me the bacon that came with my pancakes ,I had to ask for it and if i didn't get the bacon.I would have been charged for the bacon . Waiter needs to be more aware of what comes with the plates. Anyway don't order the tres leche pancakes you will be disappointed. No stars for this experience) Overall the restaurant was nice and the other food we got was good.

Publico was fine, but it wasn't really my favorite Mexican experience. The chips, quesadilla,…read morefries, and tacos I got were pretty average as compared to other Mexican restaurants, and nothing about them really stood out. In addition, my waitress was nice, but I would've liked it if she was a tad more attentive. Although I didn't drink on this occasion, I've been to Publico in the past, and I will say that their margaritas are much better than comparable Mexican places. So, perhaps if you're looking for a Mexican place that has good drinks rather than great food, Publico seems like a nice option. As for the ambiance, it was a cool place. It was dimly lit, and they had TVs all over the back wall where you could watch the day's sporting events. The bar looked like it had a cool vibe as well, and they have a back patio that's perfect for outside dining. All-in-all, I'd probably go back and recommend Publico for drinks and ambiance, but would likely head elsewhere if I'm looking for great Mexican food.

It's a great place with lots of good Food and the service…read moreis good as Well also there is great ambience as well tvs A bunch of different places

I've been here twice and both times service has been great and food was delicious. Ive always been…read moreseated promptly since you can make reservations or call and get added to the waitlist. Theres seated my both inside and outside and the vibes are great. I've heard that their food is always great and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Though I couldn't remember what I got last time I decided to go with something totally different and try the flounder wrap which was simple but out of this world! Soooo good, and with my wrap I did the truffle fries with a side of ranch and blue cheese. Everything was a hit and our server too was great. 10/10 great find for Columbia! Oh and I almost forgot, the peanut butter pie slice was like eating a big snickers the perfect amount of peanut butter, chocolate and crunch! It was phenomenal- so rich.

The Cocky Rooster serves delicious chicken sandwiches, wings, sliders, and tenders. There is a wide…read morevariety of sauces and rubs. Enjoy the generous portions, reasonable prices, and great overall atmosphere!

Saw this place on a Tik tok and I love wings so why not. Upon entering the place it was not busy at…read moreall, in fact I was the only person and a couple of to go orders. I was greeted but you order off a kiosk. It took me a few minutes to order as it was my first time but the kiosk is easy to navigate. The vibe there is also great. I was vibing to the music while waiting and then again while eating. Ok on to the food, the wings are a good size but I could have used more heat in the hot wings. The sweet and spicy wings were ok. Would probably pass on that next time. Fries were crispy but nothing special. The price point was a little high I think for the area but the food is good.

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in all of Columbia, SC. I always receive spectacular service and…read moredelicious food here. If you haven't tried Mr. Friendly's, you are indeed missing out. P.S. When you come, get the fried chicken with tasso gravy, mashed potatoes and collard greens. You will NOT regret it.

Peanut Butter Fudge Pie (5/5): The best part of the meal. The crumbly crust was delicious and the…read morepie itself tasted like a Reese's cup. Buttermilk Fried Chicken (4/5): Decent fried chicken. I didn't expect it to be a boneless breast. Dark meat would've given it more flavor. The potatoes were flavorful and creamy. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish (3/5): The catfish wasn't anything special but the grits were very good. Lots of flavor and good texture. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Fried Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes (3/5): Would've been a lot better if it was fried more and had a crispier exterior. The herb goat cheese was good, but there was a little too much of it. Loved the roasted garlic (great for spreading on the complimentary bread!) Buttermilk Fried Shrimp (2/5): Only came with 4 shrimp. The shrimp itself wasn't very meaty and it also wasn't fried long enough. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Great burgers great atmosphere. Super quirky but good vibes. We were sat down immediately and the…read morefood came out quickly. Simple menu and I like that. The fries are good. Seasoned but not over seasoned. 10/10 would come back.

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint is a no frills burger spot that put a focus on craft beer,…read moresignature sauce, and creative modern burger concepts. The vibe here is dive bar but the beer selection is solid. You'd find a solid selection of craft brews. They do a daily burger special which I went with this trip and was a 9/10 burger idea and was well executed. When it comes to the fries they have BOTH regular and sweet potato fries which instead of ketchup you'd use the signature Jack Browns sauce which reminds me of Mac sauce. The sauce alone is worth the hype and they put a giant bottle on your table when you sit down so they intend on you using it religiously. All in all Jack Brown's makes a great burger and when you put it all together this is a great spot to go for craft brews, interesting burger ideas, and a good spot to chill.

The braised beef was perfect. 10/10 perfect. It was extremely tender and I surprisingly didn't…read moreexperience palette fatigue. The Strawberry Mojito was great too. Not dangerous great but it hits. I just added a picture of the bread because I liked the presentation. The bread itself was a little under done so it wasn't really breaking as well. Service was good and the restaurant itself is a vibe. Would take a group or SO here for sure.

Love this place! From the cool sign out front to the amazing interior and the exceptional food. I…read moreenjoy everything this place has to offer. Everyone in our group raved about their food. I highly recommend starting with the pimento cheese board and the Brussels sprouts. Word of caution on the Whole Crispy Flounder- they can vary drastically in size. Two of us in our group ordered this entry and they were very different in size. One looked plump and full of meat and the other looked emaciated. When I brought it up to the manager he told me that's how they come. Having a menu item at Market Price being a roll of the dice is unacceptable to me. They did end up making it right by bringing another one that looked like the other person in my group which I appreciated. Not sure why they made me feel like I was in the wrong. This experience won't detract me from coming back and everything else about the service was acceptable for a busy Saturday night.

As a group, we decided that this was our favorite restaurant of our four day trip. Southern cuisine…read moreat its finest and it is incredibly well done there. The bar drinks were great the wine list good and service Top Notch. Love the style of the place too, and I would highly highly recommend this. You would not be disappointed.

Very average. Bartender was a real dud. No personality and really did not want to make our drinks…read more Servers were perfect and very nice. Had the steak and it was pretty poor. Wife had the fish and it was good. Really gone downhill fast in the food department. Quality has really slipped. Sad to see this and it was one of my fav restaurants. Sides were cold. Not a very good cut of meat the NY Strip. Tough and chewy. Did not complain just won't come back again. Servers were the best part. Very energetic and efficient. Male bartender needs to go to charm school. Sad to write this.