As a group, we decided that this was our favorite restaurant of our four day trip. Southern cuisine at 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. read more

Very average. Bartender was a real dud. No personality and really did not want to make our drinks. 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. read more

Got to visit this gem during a trip. I believe the menu can rotate here so I was looking forward to the menu for the day. I ended up going with the pork chop and checking out one of their sour beers. Both were great. If I'm around the area again I would try it again. read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I can definitely vouch for Motor Supply Co as a wonderful brunch spot!! They have parking and valet in the lot next to their building and we were able to walk in and be seated right away. Our waitress was so kind, she stopped and talked with us and gave her recommendations! The mimosas are great, but they have other drink options, to include hot tea. I ordered the brioche French toast topped with Mexican chocolate and it was amazing!! Great portion sizes, I even had a little to take home. It does look like their farm to fork menu changes on a somewhat regular basis. Just makes this a spot that never gets old! read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - Brioche French Toast - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Excellent food/drinks and friendly service. Even though it was extremely busy, the staff was always pleasant and professional. I really liked the comfortable ambience. I hope to be back when I next visit Columbia! read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

A masterclass in craft cocktails! Stopped in for a night cap when in town for the Masters and was treated to two incredible cocktails; we were only going for one, but couldn't leave without trying a second from the dessert menu. Doug, made the drinks and explained he was the genius behind the cocktail menu. He makes his own syrups and creates a perfectly balanced and delicious drink. The Bluegrass Banana was heavenly! Highly recommend! (Everyone was raving about the food too.) read more

This was my first time here. The ambience was very homey and welcoming. We were seated inside and the service was very good. The server Heather was very patient and friendly. I had the shrimp and grits that they made gluten free and the crème brûlée which were both very tasty. From the pictures of the meals of my colleagues their dishes looked and they said they were great. I hope to visit again soon! read more

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Dinner and service was phenomenal, but I asked the waiter "Devin" for change to pay the valet. He ripped me off , gave me $10 back and swore I gave him a $10. Not the money the principal. Don't trust him as a waiter. Food great, ambiance good. read more

Amazing dinner with my wife; it was a quiet evening with a wonderful atmosphere, a nice romantic escape from our usual family dinners. It was a well-deserved break for my wife. Make sure to get reservations to secure a table, and look for parking, as options are limited. This is great for anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasion. read more

Not very accommodating to special requests and the burgers were terrible. Salad was really good.

When my family travels, we often like to try new places, but other times it's nice to go to restaurants that we know are doing great things. This is our second time heading to Motor Supply Company and once again it did not disappoint. I loved their holiday specialty cocktails and this swordfish was delicious! Another thing I truly appreciate about this restaurant is their nod to local produce, specifically seafood. Make sure to get a reservation because this intimate restaurant fills up quickly. With that said, this restaurant is a beautifully repurposed building, showcasing local artists, with great service. Make sure to check them out for lunch or dinner! read more

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Food here is pretty mid imo. Steak was way under stalted and trigger fish was pretty bland. The service was good tho same with the drinks. The vibes were very cool. Feel like it's the ideal place for happy hour in the summer but not really great for dinner. read more

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The service was great. I ordered the mimosa and the wild caught shrimp and grits. The mimosa did the trick the shrimp and grits were bland, I stopped at eating half the plate. I would not order them again. However, I would try this place again for dinner. read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - Wild Caught S.C. Shrimp & Grits - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Brunch was a hit! I've always been for dinner but was pleasantly surprised by the brunch menu. The service was great and I love sitting on the enclosed patio when available. read more

Wednesday night 8/23/23 reservations for 3 at 7pm. Seated right away. Service by Brandon was excellent. We split the mussels appetizer. The were on the small side but the broth they were cooked in was delicious. I had the ribeye (16oz) which was excellent and cooked a perfect medium. Wife had the shrimp n grits which she said was probably the best she has ever had. My son had the strip steak which he said was very good. Delightful dinner and atmosphere for some great conversation and an excellent dinner. Highly recommend. read more

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This place is just OK. Nice interior and ambiance. Service was good except our cheese and pickle plate was delivered without explanation of what the cheeses, jams or pickles were. I did not care for the bell peppers in the shrimp and grits. Are they using white shrimp? Other than that the entrees were nicely prepared but a little bland. read more

The food is always outstanding here. We had lunch here recently. The quality and selections are always great. Chef is very creative and we've never been disappointed read more

Service great, but food was cold and could not eat the tough broccoli. My husband cooks a better steak! A lot of fat on the steaks. Expensive for poor quality food. read more

Great food. Server was a little slow at times. Pleasant ambiance. Not too much noise. Will definitely be back.

I made a reservation here and waited a long time to try it and had high hopes. Valet parking was great. When I got there nobody was at the host stand and more than 8 people walked by. I waited 7 minutes to be acknowledged by staff. When we got seated we were in the outdoor area which wasn't bad. The service from there went well. The mixed drinks were really good even the nonalcoholic ones. We ordered the burata the flavors were really good and so was the bread. I tried the tilefish and the presentation was good but the taste seemed a little off? Not sure if it wasn't enough sauce but couldn't put my finger on it. My husband had the shrimp and grits. He was it was pretty okay. For the price we paid we just had higher expectations I suppose. Pretty bummed I didn't love it considering I always thought this was the best restaurant Columbia had. All things considered it didn't really feel like I was treated like I was paying over $100 for a meal. Not sure if they were short staffed but unfortunately I'm not sure I'll be back. read more

This was the best meal we've had in multiple trips to Columbia. The atmosphere was spot on. Service was great. And the food was above average. We'll be returning on our next trip. read more

I was looking for a special place for a small graduation luncheon for my son. I'm not familiar with the Columbia area but after a bit of research it seemed Motor Supply Co. was the clear choice. I made a booking several weeks in advance. We enjoyed a lovely lunch here, ordering many items to share. I started with their strawberry daiquiri which was very nicely made, a huge compliment from someone (me!) who doesn't often order this drink and who doesn't like strawberries. We shared the Tillamook Cheddar Cheese spread and Deviled Eggs to start, both tasty. My Mom ordered the Strawberries and Greens salad. I had a bit of it and it was very yummy. I stand by strawberries being my absolute least favorite berry but the salad was fine, come to think of it, maybe I skipped the strawberries and only had the greens. My son, his girlfriend and I all shared three different entrees; the Cheeseburger, Hot chicken sando and Shrimp and Grits. I think we all thoroughly enjoyed each of these. We all really loved the crispy potatoes that accompanied the burger and hot chicken. These really stood out, perfectly crispy. Service was fabulous! I was absolutely thrilled that Motor Supply Co was as lovely as I'd hoped for and we were able to share such a nice celebration with my son while in town. Couldn't have picked a more perfect place for lunch! read more

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We were two hours late for a reservation, we called and they told us "no problem, we want you to enjoy, when you get here we will make it work"! When we did get there, great staff, great drinks, great atmosphere but most of all, outstanding food. Cheese plate had awesome offerings, and most at the table had the pork chop, most tender piece of pork I ever had. Thank you for a great experience. read more

My favorite restaurant in Columbia. Lunch, dinner & weekend brunches. Valet parking, farm to table delicacies. Fantastic service! read more

Amazing cocktails, I must say some of the most creative. The 'a little beet spicy margarita' and 'the Dan' were to die for. Thanks to Cassidy Herman (please forgive if I spelt wrong) The shrimp was amazing, as was the cheese plate. I will be back! read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I had steak, medium well. It was a little over cooked for my liking and over salted but besides that everything was good. Our server was amazing and my friend got a free creme brûlée dessert for her birthday! read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - Wild Caught S.C. Shrimp & Grits - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Pretty cool spot and not that expensive. My potatoes were a bit burnt but the burger was tasty. The French toast felt a bit homemade and the bread was a little thin. The dinner menu looked good and I wish I was able to try it. Menu changes so I'm sure that would've been a treat read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - French Toast - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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We celebrated our anniversary here and it was a very enjoyable experience! The dishes are more unique and a refreshing change from things you might usually find on the menu at other restaurants. We had the Seared S. C. Wahoo, Chesire Farm's Pork Chop, and Sweet Potato Gnocchi. The gnocchi may have been my favorite. I think one thing that would've been a bonus is if we were also given bread and butter for the table, but I'm just a really big bread and butter fan. I would definitely recommend Motor Supply Co Bistro and would also return in the future! read more

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The deviled eggs are the best I've ever eaten. Looking forward to visiting Columbia again soon and eating here again.

When my wife visited Columbia several months ago, I put together a list of fine restaurants for her to dine at. Motor Supply was on literally every list I reviewed. My wife was wowed by her first experience, unfortunately not the case for me this weekend. Some of our issues involved service, some the food. For a restaurant with such a stellar reputation, I would have expected better. The restaurant's enclosed patio doesn't match the main dining room for comfort or décor. Our starters arrived before our first round of cocktails. The Pork Belly portion was incredibly small and the Bone In Pork came out only slightly warm. Like so many restaurants, there never seems to be a manager on the floor keeping an eye on pacing or asking guests about their dining experience. Another guest had the Frogmore Stew with shrimp, andouille and sweet corn. It was amazing. I wish I had ordered it in lieu of the pork. My wife ordered the Hanger Steak again and it was just as good as her first visit. The N.C. Honeycrisp Apples salad was a table favorite. It was large enough that four of us got a tasting. The blue cheese, pumpkin seeds and champagne-vanilla vinaigrette made it pop. The Chocolate Peanut Butter frozen dessert was the bomb. Hard to break apart, but oh so good. I'll probably give Motor Supply another tasting on a future trip. read more

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We had a very disappointing experience last night. My aunt got the tile fish and the fish portion was tiny and smothered in sauces. I got the shrimp which sounded like it should have been shrimp and grits but was tiny shrimp in what looked like slop. Couldn't find any grits. The side of brussels sprouts were tasteless Service was poor. Our server couldn't be bothered to talk to us about the menu and didn't care when my aunt said she didn't enjoy her entree. The restaurant was practically empty on a Saturday night. read more

We had a great dinner here over the past weekend! I had the burrata as a starter which was fab and my boyfriend got a salad. I thoroughly enjoyed my shrimp and grits entree--I'm usually not a big grits fan but I could eat this meal every single night. My boyfriend liked his wreckfish too. We ended up getting a brownie and peanut butter bar for dessert. The brownie was delicious and the ice cream with it was so light and complimented it well. I didn't eat any of the peanut butter bar but my boyfriend really didn't enjoy it which was shocking since he loves peanut butter. He said it was way too dense and hard and didn't enjoy the flavors. But we still agreed the food overall was great and we left with full bellies. We will definitely return if we're back in the area! read more

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Really good lunch at motor supply! I had the pork loin and it was delicious. Also had a couple bloody Mary's which were very spicy and good. This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back! read more

Motor Supply Co Bistro - Carolina Heritage Farms Pork Loin - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This was the perfect place to stop before heading to a Gamecock basketball game. We only had to park once and it was a short walk to colonial life arena. A surprising cozy spot to gather with friends or family. The menu was full of delicious farm to table options! I had no trouble finding a gluten free entree. The steaks were delicious as were the sides and the flan was a wonderful sweet touch at the end of our meal. Everyone was pleased with their order. We will go back. read more

What a gem of a place in downtown Columbia! My wife and I came for a birthday dinner and had one of our best meals in months. The steak frites are creative, full of flavor, and my piece of meat was perfectly cut and prepared. The bartender is skilled and creative -- daily cocktails and solid staples are available. Great art on the walls, kind and quick service, and easy parking. Cannot wait to go back! read more

The service and food were amazing. My catfish was a bit salty but it was so tender and melted in my mouth. I also tried my bf's French toast and it was so good. The ambiance of the place was so relaxing yet high vibe. I love how they tell you every place they get their products from. It is a daily menu so every day is different. Definitely a must go place read more

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Still awful....who puts watery grits on a flat plate? Eggs were bad, tasted like hotel lobby eggs. Hubby's sandwich came out without the egg on it and he had to ask for it...watered down coffee. The waiter didn't have enough sense to ask why my husband left 80% of his meal on the plate. No offer for a box or a manager. We were here ten months ago and if possible, the food is worse. Bacon and eggs cold. Oh, and with reservations we were still seated at a tiny table. Ugh....no more chances for this place. read more

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Had a new years eve dinner reservation with my bf for 5PM. We got seated promptly. We got cocktails to start and then ordered a few dishes. We got the cheese board, lobster bisque, foie gras, and venison. Everything was absolutely delicious. The cheese board was very unique. The lobster bisque was also very tasty with the egg yolk! The foie gras was super creamy and there were so many different flavors that complemented well with each other. The venison was cooked well -- would have preferred it to be more medium rare but still no complaints. For dessert, we got the creme brulee and some other blackberry napolean pastry. I would recommend the creme brulee instead as we did not enjoy the other blackberry dessert. The champagne creme that was inside threw us off. Overall, this spot is definitely for fine dining. I have to say that the service was spot on -- all the waiters/waitresses were wonderful. It was the perfect place to celebrate the new year! read more

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Positives: the Thyme for bubbles cocktail was nice. A little sweet, but not too sweet and you could barely taste the Gn (which was good for me since I don't like Gin that is heavily juniper forward.) The rack of venison was AMAZING. The crust as super flavorful and the chops were cooked to a perfect medium rare. The celery root puree was creamy and flavorful. I hate brussel sprouts so they left them off. The Sea Island red beans had great flavor, were rather tiny, but (in my opinion) were under cooked. They had almost a bit of crunch, they were very firm. But edible, so I didn't send them back. All of staff, with the exception of the bartender (who was my server) had masks on, consistently above their nose (properly worn). The bartender however, would occasionally let his mask just dangle from one ear. Negatives: with the exception of two things mentioned above, I noticed that the antique mirror behind the bar was desperately in need of some windex. You can't blame all that haze on it being old. That is condensation marks and dust. As fancy and upscale as this place is, I kind of expect them to pay attention to details like this. read more

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Great experience dining here on a Saturday. The interior is very charming, the service is great and the food did not disappoint. We started off with "No reservation" and "No rye no reason" for drinks, and Joyce Farm's Seared Duck Duo (local mushrooms | piccolo farro | roasted cauliflower | apricot gastrique) with Hunter Cattle Co. Grass-Fed Strip (roasted local potatoes | grana padano | broccolini | demi glace | pickled red onion).. Loved it! Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

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