Family atmosphere. Food cooked like grandma's house on holidays. The staff is welcoming and the…read morehospitality is genuine. Portions are huge. Love it here

They are so slow. I ordered through Doordash. my driver waited for 45 mins only to tell him they…read morewere out of fried liver. I should have known better because I've heard they're slow.

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)

We had amazing Korean food and mocktails here in an unsuspecting place. We ordered the Guava…read moregetaway, Creamy Limeade, Kimchi Cheese Fries, Kangjeong (Boneless Wings), Spicy Squid and Pork Belly with rice, and Japchae. The drinks were blended very well and used fresh lime juice, which was nice. The appetizers -- the kimchi fries and the boneless wings were pretty standard. The fries were crunchy, but we felt like there was more cheese than there was kimchi and sauce, so we've had better kimchi fries elsewhere. The cheese was very gooey though. The boneless wings weren't as crunchy as they could have been, especially coming out in a stone dish, but the garlic soy sauce was still pretty good. Our mains were really good -- the japchae, which I ordered with fried tofu, had the right texture and flavor, and was delicious yet spicy. The tofu was a little bland though. My partner enjoyed the squid and pork belly dish and said that the sauce was similar to the japchae sauce. The portions were pretty normal and not too big, so we had a few leftovers but not too many. The prices were also pretty reasonable as well. Overall we were really happy with our food here and would come back if we ever visited again.

Had a rezy credit we needed to get some use out of and was really craving some Asian food and just…read moreby luck this place popped up. 929 kitchen and Bar and exceptional, from making the reservations to being seated and our waitress everything went smooth and the food was out of this world. I guess this place is a local hidden gem. There were so many options even the kids loved their food. If you're in the market for Korean fusion and great service then this is the spot. Friendly staff, cute vibes and delicious food- literally everything was a hit for our party of 5.

This restaurant brings us delicious food from The Ivory Coast of West Africa. The menu is simple…read morebut looks amazing with plenty of options. Everything is a la cart , but the portions are generous. Today I tried Krako , which isn't on the menu, but you might can ask for it. They said it's when the plantains are over ripe, they are smashed with spices and then fried . It was sooo good, though just a bit oily. Next, I decided to try their stewed goat and their signature spinach rice. The goat was unbelievably tender and the broth was so flavorful. I ended up mixing my rice Into the sauce after I'd eaten all the meat. I will definitely eat here again, I want to try their whole fried red snapper. Prices are affordable. My meal was about $35 with tip, and I have a to go container.

Where have yall been hiding? FOR YRS, I have been on a quest in search of the food I saw many…read moreenjoy...until today When the food touched our table, we knew we made a great choice! I had the Egusi soup w/fish & Cassava fufu (next time I wanna get it w/the smoked turkey) & my husband had the peanut soup w/smoked turkey & plantain fufu We also got Jollof rice to-go & that was bussin', not to forget the delicious hibiscus/pineapple juice they offer! I'm excited about our future dine-in's & I'm looking forward to trying the okra soup w/the yam fufu next The plantain fufu (my fav) has a slight sweetness that really compliments the peanut butter soup... & please give the staff grace... it's a small, busy business, so consider elsewhere if you're in a rush. The atmosphere was homely w/light Afro music in the background. If you have kids needing a highchair, I saw at least 1 lol so maybe bring your own chair just in case. Limited parking, so carpool if doing a group thing.

We stopped here for the first time and had a wonderful experience…read more I had a cup of potato soup that was very flavorful and a yummy hamburger. However, the waitress is what made our visit the BEST. Wallace was funny and very efficient! Give that girl a raise!

Been twice. NEVER GOING BACK! Worst waitress ever. Decided…read moreto give it another try since Elgin has no other breakfast/brunch dining choices. First time NO COFFEE....waitress laughed and said coffee machine broke. The food was served cold and bland; nothing special. Waitress never came around to see if we needed anything. Finally had to get up and go to counter to ask for assistance. Twice now the waitress either ignored us or was blind to us being there. Second time our food must have sat out waiting to be served and was cold and obviously dried out. Waitress was too busy chatting it up with another table, served three other tables that came in after us, talking on phone all whilst we sat ignored and waited ...watched ....waited ....waited and waited while our food sat waiting to be picked up and brought to our table. Absolutely unacceptable. Waitress needs training.

My first time here today. Great southern food!!!! You really can't go wrong here if you want to…read morechoose from a big buffet line, including a salad bar and deserts. Very clean, super nice employees working hard at their jobs. Perfect atmosphere with great air conditioning!

This the best southern food eatery. Simply delicious menu that will impress your southern roots…read more Just like what grandma made for Sunday dinner. Chicken awesome, pork chop tender and tasty. Banana pudding, peach cobbler wonderful. Best collard greens I have ever had. The staff is excellent and friendly. Highly recommend! This is a 10! We are from TX and have nothing like this.

Came in a busy Saturday and the place was crowded and loud filled with music and conversations…read more We did eventually get seated and eventually ordered. Crab cake: 4 stars. Real crab. Came with a nice cooling dill sauce that was so delicious. Took a star away cuz it was super salty but luckily saved by the dill sauce and water. Fried catfish: 4 stars. one of the best batter for fried fish. The batter on top was think and crispy and light so you couldn't taste the oils. Wish they split into 2 or three pieces instead of the jug piece. Because the piece was thick and big the bottom was soggy so minus the one star.

Pro: - The ambience was pretty cool, and I loved the…read morehipster aesthetic of it all. Con: - We ordered the catfish& grits and the trout. Both dishes were completely devoid of any flavor. Zero flavor whatsoever, and I wish I were exaggerating. The grits were flavorless slop, and both fish fillets tasted like solidified water.

One of the best burger spots in the Columbia area is located in Cayce, SC! The Kingsman will treat…read moreyou like royalty with the size and taste of their burgers. My favorite is the Palmetto Burger and I always add bacon. (It's a ribeye burger btw). Also they have a hidden menu item called the Pizza Burger... You must try it!

I ordered take out for a burger and salads and they forgot to make my burger but still made me pay…read more Would not answer phone either, had no way to contact staff to get a refund or any information. Would not recommend.

Very good corned beef on rye. Potato salad was good too. Ordering gf was a bit difficult, but they…read moretried to accommodate. Excellent service. The pick up orders were abundant and slowed the seated service some. Very clean and good, though.

Cute little diner. Few tables inside…read more Older woman at cash register - busy. We ordered a hot pastrami to go side was potato salad. Sandwich had good flavor- it was mushed flat, potato salad was good -portion size very small Plenty of parking.

This was the best Chinese buffet around. The selections were bountiful. They even had delicious…read morefrog legs, coconut shrimp, and oysters. I was quite impressed with their old school creamy jello desserts, just like my Grandma used to make. My favorite part was the made to order stir fry. I did shrimp, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts and noodles. It came out amazingly delicious. The set up and decor was very nice. Last, but not least, our waitress was quick to pick up our empty plates. I'd definitely go again to enjoy more of the buffet that I didn't have the chance to partake of.

Excellent food Great Service and the Ambience is incredible with the Diversity of Families that…read morecome to eat! The decor is so beautiful done by owner and workers shows the love and pride they have in the restaurant with the changing of the seasons there's nothing like this restaurant or any other when you come to Forest buffet and leave with a smile on your face and your belly full.