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    Prohibition

    3.6 (47 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Richard L.

    A nice casual dining experience. Not crowded at all on a Monday night. Their strength is small shareable plates. My waitress Lauren G very knowledgeable about the menu so I took her advice. I started with a glass of Angels Ink Pinot Noir. I chose a dinner portion of Ostrich and Cavatelli, followed by a smaller appetizer size of Fire Roasted Oysters. The Ostrich was good, although not as complex as I expected. Portion was smaller than I expected for the price. The Oysters (4) were out of this world. Next time I return, I'll go with three small plates. My only other suggestion is expanding the wine menu. They should offer more reasonably priced house reds and whites.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Christian S.

    First time at Prohibition & it was overall a pretty good experience. The decor and restaurant set up is really nice and they have a large selection of liquor. A lot of seating is provided and even a little loft area for a private area. The burger that I order was really good! That jam sauce was a great touch. The shrimp & grits unfortunately came out cold and didn't have as much flavor as we were hoping for. The chicken sandwich was also good and filling. Service was awesome, we really enjoyed our waitress. I would definitely come back and give some of the menu options a shot.

    Brussels sprouts. Very saucy but tasty.
    Marty W.

    Service and seating was quick. Wasn't too busy. Ordered drink which took a while to receive, it was ok; Protaganist Golden ale. Brussels were very good and flavorful but a bit saucy. Street corn tostado was very good and delightfully tasty, could be a meal entree if ordered 2. Space was nice and not too loud but has live music stage which could change the vibe and comfort level. Look forward to trying pork chop in future.

    Ashley J.

    I have really been anticipating going to Prohibition . The vibe was completely different from what I thought based on pictures and social media posting. It's more of a tavern style restaurant with a very casual atmosphere. The menu was modified due to the holiday. The customer service was excellent. I ordered the tuna poke tacos. I would not order these again. I feel like there was something missing... maybe a sauce or slaw of some sort. I also tried the hoisin wings, brussel sprouts, and deviled eggs. The brussels sprouts were cooked extremely well, but the flavor and sauce (chilli lime) was not present in the dish. The wings were good. I'm not sure how they cooked them, but they were literally falling off the bone. I am definitely open to coming back after the holidays and trying some other things that I saw on their standard menu.

    Shrimp and grits
    Lorren P.

    Enjoyed our experience here, my husband and I came here for a birthday dinner celebration. The food was good, it was a bit pricey for my liking. We definitely enjoyed the deviled eggs, we enjoyed different takes on foods we love. My husband tried the shrimp and grits, one of his favorite meals. He wasn't used to having tomatoes or spinach in the dish but said it was good. I enjoyed my burger! I loved the decor, my husband and I both love history and vintage items so we were excited to see how they were incorporated.. We had an entire conversation on a piece (the ships telegraph), it's funny how a piece of decor/history can create memories in completely different ways. We also appreciate the Valentines decor, it added a festive feel to the pub. Our server (I wish I could remember her name) was great, she was attentive, provided great suggestions for food and drinks, she kept our drinks coming and definitely made us feel welcome. It was a good experience, we cannot wait for our next visit.

    Prohibition bar during their Christmas pop-up. When I went this past weekend, they were decorated for Valentine's Day
    Basaree G.

    I have been to Prohibition twice. For context, I went to USC and lived in Columbia for about 3 years after graduating from college. One of my bigger complaints was the lack of bars to choose from outside of 5 points. Obviously Columbia has changed a lot and so we get Prohibition. I no longer live in Columbia but visit pretty regularly so when I'm in town I make it a point to try and stop in I ordered an espresso martini. I enjoyed it because it was a nice balance of coffee and froth. They also had watermelon High Noons as their seltzers, which are my favorite. The service was pretty quick, but I don't know how much this had to do with the fact that my best friend's husband knew one of the bartenders. I have not yet tried the food, so I might have to update my review once I get to. If you like a theme that is heavy on twinkle lights, I highly recommend Prohibition.

    Same salad. One had steak and the other plain.
    Lori M.

    Aside from our waitress who was sweet, our visit there was less than enjoyable. Restaurant almost empty during parents weekend. The manager on staff Thursday night 9/11 does not know how to take care of her customers. Tried telling us these salad were the same size as another we ordered with steak in it. She swore it was the same amount of salad so we asked her for a bigger bowl to show her it was not. Instead of fixing our concern, she brought out a new salad, tossed it on the table, which looked like it was thrown together. A second manager came over and did the right thing. Overall food was average and priced way too high! It's a shame because we were looking forward to having a good time and meal with our daughter during family weekend and the whole experience was just terrible.

    Manhattan and Carolina wren
    rahul s.

    All I got were drinks, so have to go back there for food. The bartender was awesome and we had a great convo. The ambience is the best part truly, it's the perfect level of dim in there where you can have a really romantic dinner. I got the Manhattan and sat in their lounge area and it was really good!

    Main St. Manhattan and Carolina Wren
    Anusha J.

    I came here after a long day of visiting my Alumna campus and stumbled upon this place for a couple cocktails. We immediately noticed how because the place is with its niche decor and an area that's very cozy and only for bar service which I thought was smart. He got the Main St. Manhattan and I got the Carolina Wren and we both loved our drinks. We're sad we never found this place when we lived in town because of the delicious dinner menu but we're glad to have given it a try.

    Shrimp fried rice
    Christopher F.

    Wow! I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Our server was funny, kind, and engaging. He gave us great suggestions on drinks as well as food choices. Most of the menu consists of small plates perfect for sharing. I started with a Caesar salad with anchovies. Salty and delicious. I then had the shrimp fried rice. This is a larger portion entrée that I shared with a friend. Unfortunately, they were out of dessert that night, so we couldn't enjoy a sweet treat. The restaurant includes larger tables, high tops and also has an upper deck area for seating. As we were finishing our meals, they began to set up for live entertainment. The bar is beautiful and the bar staff creates incredible drinks. I will return every time I am near Columbia. Don't miss it.

    Brussel Sprouts
    Holly S.

    My friends and I made reservations for a Christmas girls night. The reason being we loved the Halloween experience. We had the absolute worst time!!! The menu was very limited, there are only so many rum drinks people want to drink. The waitress was friendly but the drinks being premixed doesn't allow for customizations and I absolutely hated my drink, I took and sip and immediately tried to send it back. The waitress wouldn't even ask or allow me to replace it. I ordered two appetizers as my entree and the shrimp looked and tasted like the frozen shrimp from Trader Joe's. The Brussel sprouts advertised as crispy were burned and mushy. And I felt sick after eating 4. One of my friends had no food options as a pescatarian who doesn't eat crab or lobster, because they were out of tofu already at 7:15 PM. Such a bad experience to have paid so much and to have looked forward to it only to be disappointed.

    Beer battered cod and fries
    Fredrica A.

    Prohibition is an upscaled southern restaurant that has a bit of uniqueness with it's tapas and other regional dishes. The place is very beautiful and I love the upstairs which is a bit more private and has a great view of the place. In the evening, there was a band that did covers and original songs and they were so good. The service was also fantastic, and very attentive. Overall the food was very good with just a couple misses. We started off with the crab deviled eggs and the shrimp fried rice. The deviled eggs didn't have much crab to make it stand out but I liked the texture and flavor of the dish overall. The shrimp fried rice was delicious, the best item in my mind, but be mindful it's a tapa dish so you likely won't be full off it. I also ordered the battered cod and fries, I didn't like the curry so I'm glad I got it on the side. The cod unfortunately was overdone and therefore a bit dry. The fries were very tasty! Lastly, the cocktails were delicious as well. The old fashioned was very good and had some uniqueness to it. The Carolina Wren was also tasty. Amazing cocktails but would have expected a bit more flair or garnish for the price. Overall restaurant is a decent 4 and I would come back for the drinks and fried rice

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    Great food and atmosphere! Staff members were informative and attentive. Will definitely be back!

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