Came here for brunch with the girlfriend and the kids. I had the frittata, girlfriend had potatoes and scrambled eggs, two kids had the French toast (one with a side of bacon), one had eggs and bacon. Service was good and very friendly, portion sizes were extremely generous, and well priced. That said, the food wasn't great. Very greasy all around. I was the only one who didn't thin the sausage was gross. My frittata had a ton of mozzarella cheese which added no flavor but a ton of calories, one bite of the grit cake and it had very little taste but a lot of fat in it. I had brunch here once before a few years ago and I remember there being some healthier options on the menu and I don't remember it being this greasy. J.Ja read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Skillet Frittata - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I'm giving this a good review, but the vast majority of that is due to our outstanding server. She handled a very large group of people and she did it well. Drinks were great. However, we expected German beer options being that they call themselves a Biergarten. They had none. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Absolutely nothing about this place was German.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went on a Sunday late morning and all they had was brunch. That was fine, but the brunch menu was fairly limited. And again, nothing German. While our service was great, it looked like they had two servers for the entire place. We saw two tables of people get up and leave because the weren't being waited on. Again, our experience was good. But maybe consider the negatives before trying. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cool restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I went on a Monday afternoon, so the restaurant was pretty dead, through no fault of its own however.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They seemed to have an extremely large and extensive selection of beers, so if you're a beer lover, this'll be the perfect place for you! My cocktail (vodka pineapple) wasn't great, but that's probably my fault for ordering a liquor drink at a beer garden, or biergarten. Surprisingly, my chicken tenders and fries were very good, and far exceeded my expectations! The bartender was also a really cool guy, very nice and friendly! All-in-all, this was a good trip to Republic Biergarten, and I'm excited to go back on a more lively night in the future! read more

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Terrible. We walked in and were seated by the hostess. She handed out menus, but before we began ordering food & drinks, we heard from other customers that the entire bar was rented out for a private event and that everyone had to leave. We had to find and ask a server if this was true. We weren't there even 10 minutes before we left. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was trivia night, so I was really looking forward to going to the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What a disappointment. I find it inexcusable that no one came to our table and informed us of the mishap or even offered us something (like a free dessert or discounted entree) for having to kick us out. Bad service and bad management. There should've been a sign on the door or the hostess telling us they're closed for a private event. read more

The food is good. Service is polite. Took a while to get it but they compensated for it on the check. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Brunch: Short Ribs over grit cakes - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

So Columbia had a Rsco and Tequila Bar Crawl this past weekend, and this is my first time attending something like this. It was so much fun! I'm not a big drinker, but I did indulge a little! It went with my sister and her friend and we had a ball! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was nice, and the drink that I got from here was good, nothing really special about it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm a lightweight when it comes to alcoholic beverages, but the young lady had a light hand, and I thank her for that. The service was fast despite it being packed, so good on them for that! Didn't try the food because I was stuffed from the other places we went beforehand. But it seemed like an ok place. Not somewhere I'd frequent often, though. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Regular ol margarita... I think . It was tasty though! - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

We decided to pop into Republic after the basketball game. The restaurant is quaint and has character. It's a casual dining atmosphere with several tv's for those who are sports enthusiasts. There's a bar and pool table inside. I started with the Chocolate Cookie Martini. This was very good but small. This was more of a shooter rather than a martini. For entrees, we had the grilled cheese and the nachos. My food was okay. The tomato bisque was a little smoky and thick. I expected a creamy texture considering that the entree is a bisque soup. The bacon was crispy and it did not have a lot of heat. The nachos were okay. The chips were soggy but the entree was good flavor. I rate this restaurant a "3". This is a good spot for a quick bite. read more

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It was decent food and drinks; the outdoor space was in the process of being redone. I had my dog with me, so I had to stay outside and didn't have a chance to go inside to explore. Nothing in particular really stood out about my experience here. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Bartenders were really unwelcoming, service was non existent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the floor was so sticky it sucked my shoe off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do NOT recommend and not even worth a second chance. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

They could improve on literally everything. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We waited 1.5 hours for our food and were in that disgusting place for almost 3 hours[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Awesome bottomless brunch for only $15! What a bargain. I love how they had different flavors such as pineapple and orange juice with a splash of cranberry. The drinks were made well. Most bottomless brunch places I have been to usually water down the drinks. I had the breakfast tacos and they were yummy! I wouldn't say the food is out of this world since it's more of a bar type of place. The ambiance is great to catch up with friends, watch sports, get some drinks. My group and I were able to stay for hours watching the football games on the big tv screens since it was Sunday. Shoutout to our awesome waiter -- he kept the drinks coming! We also ended up playing some rounds of pool - it's only $2 per game. In all, had a wonderful time. This is definitely the spot for bottomless brunch! read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Breakfast tacos - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Started with a brown ale draught. Wish I understood the name from the bartender. Delicious. Then came the brisket tacos with a dark Mexican tap. My god, perfection. The side of umami Grilled Portabella, amazing. Side of Mac& Cheese, damn great. Oh yeah, the entrees of the tacos were fantastic. Grilled Shrimp on one and my super tasty beef. Finally to finish off the 5th star was our excellent and lovely bartender, attentive to all our drinking and eating needs. Her name was never provided nor on the cheque. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Man, the bier!!! - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Service was meh. Our group of 3 were really the only persons seated inside. A small group at the bar appeared to be wither employees or friend software employees drinking at the bar, distracting our server. Nachos were stale for the most part. Fries were soggy. Cheese steak has WAY too much cheese. Barbacoa tacos were about the best item we ordered. Nice selection of beers so that was good. This would not be a regular stop for me but was good for a work group night out. It's pretty much regular bar food. read more

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We went for bottomless mimosa brunch yesterday and were pretty disappointed. First I'll say our service was wonderful and the outdoor seating area was great. But the brunch food was just not good. I thought it was strange that the burger didn't come with a side. The bacon on it was so incredibly salty (and that says a lot coming from me). It wasn't cooked how I wanted and was just meh. The hash brown skillet sounded great on the menu but was terrible. The potatoes weren't crispy and there wasn't much flavor. All in all, we don't recommend for brunch. We've come for dinner and loved it. The flatbreads in particular are awesome. We were just disappointed with the brunch food. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Brunch Burger Hangover Hash Brown Skillet Brunch - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Went for brunch on a Sunday morning, and service could not have been slower and duller! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were only four tables taken inside, as they weren't seating outdoors, which is what we usually do.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Several menu items were unavailable, and one of our party members had to get the waitress after 20-30 minutes of sitting there just for us to order drinks, though she was kind. We waited over 30 minutes after ordering our food and we each got our food five minutes apart, with a bacon flight being the last out. Last I checked, it doesn't take an hour to cook three pieces of bacon!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The floors and tables were all sticky as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I used to like coming here for brunch but I will NOT be returning. read more

Beer was good, with lots of options. Food not so good. Got a cheese steak with old bread and burnt innards. "Upgraded" to duck fat fries that where more burnt then anything else read more

I have been to Republic several times for brunch. In my experience it has been a toss up. Sometimes the Chicken & Waffles comes with a beautiful -crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside - Belgian waffle. Sometimes it is square, squishy, cold waffles. I recommended the chicken and waffle to my dad after receiving the beautiful waffle the last time and he was very disappointed by the square waffles. I would recommend inquiring about waffle type before ordering this dish. The avocado toast is similar. One time it came with eggs, one time it came with barely toasted cold bread, a thin layer of avocado spread, and no eggs. There are dishes though, that shine ever time. The hangover hash brown skillet is reliable and comes out hot and consistent time and time again. The pork belly flatbread is also amazing and consistent. I have also tried the crab Benedict (which is so good I never even have time to photograph it without taking several bites first) and the breakfast tacos. Both of these are solid options as well and never disappoint. I've always gotten the mimosa flight, because I cannot get enough of the peach mimosa. The peach and pomegranate mimosas are fresh takes on this brunch classic and they are a MUST TRY! The staff here is always very friendly and very funny. Sometimes there is a long wait for brunch, I recommend getting there around opening because a line frequently forms before the doors even open. Sitting outside is always a pleasurable experience, but if you are seated inside, there are sometimes unpleasant odors from the bar scene the previous night. Overall, if you're looking for brunch, Republic has some great options, but be careful because it may not always be consistent! read more

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Fine place to sample a variety of beers. Friendly service. Thev food was tasty but appeared to be reheated, not made from scratch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fair place to have a good time, but not exceptional for a party.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It's hard to beat $3 pint nights on Thursday - although the food is tasty and a little expensive, they seem to constantly be understaffed and uncoordinated as far as service goes. If they got that under control, the holistic experience would be fantastic. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Republic is a cute little Biergarten that has such a nice vibe and the sweetest wait staff! My sister and I decided to try it out before our galentines day brunch to see how the food was. I got the barbacoa nachos, spinach dip, and pimento pub burger with the duck fat fries and house chips. I have an allergy to cinnamon and they accommodated it by giving me regular bacon on my burger. Everything was absolutely amazing with the exception of the spinach dip. It was very oily and unappetizing. We didn't eat it. My sister got the tator tots and a pimento burger as well. The sauerkraut for the tots was EVERYTHING! Money well spent! A week later, we went for brunch because they have bottomless mimosas and the girls love bottomless mimosas lol! They come in three flavors: cranberry, pineapple and original. The mimosas were great! I got really lit off of them lol. I decided on the shrimp and grits and wish I hadn't. I didn't like the grit cake instead of regular grits. The sauce was great but the dish just missed the mark for me. A friend of mine got the frittata and said it was amazing though! The avocado toast was told to be just okay. Nothing to write home about. I probably wouldn't return for brunch but I will definitely be back for dinner! read more

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I've been twice in the past month and they are pretty consistent. Bottomless mimosas for $15 is a good deal but the food has not been impressive. I've sat at the bar each time because there is never anyone actively greeting or seating. The frittata had potential but was over cooked just like the duck fat potatoes and the English muffin on the Benedict which was so hard I was unable to eat it. I was expecting warm crab meat but it was served cold. The shrimp and grits was good and the pimento eggs on our first visit. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Crab Cake Benedict Brunch - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Service was horrible. Waited 20 minutes to be greeted in a completely empty room, two people at the bar not including assumingely the manager who was glued to his laptop the whole time. THEN the bartender and the manager took shots together. What a trashy place. Can't recommend. read more

Sat there for 45 minutes after ordering our food, the restaurant was pretty darn empty. Had to request our food to go because of how long it took. Extremely disappointed in the service, and when we did get the food, it wasn't very good, and I had to help them bag it up. Won't be returning. read more

Cool atmosphere, lots of big screen TVs, wide variety of on tap beers. I went in there on a Sunday and got seated right away, couple cooks, a bartender, and waiter working. Food was nasty. Fried pickles were just old breading, like they had been sitting in the back under a heat lamp for a couple days. Burger was a hot mess. Tuna tacos were mostly mayo and lettuce. It's like one of those places where you get drunk and think "oh this food is pretty good" and you bring your friends back and eat sober, then everyone gets the $hit$. read more

Foods pretty gross most of the time. The only good thing about this place is the beer options if they actually have it. Service is not great either. Floors are the stickiest and dirtiest things on earth. read more

The place was absolutely f@$€ing disgusting. The wait was super long and it was not crowed. Would never recommend this place for anyone read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen on Senate Street in Columbia is a great place to go for delicious food and drinks in a cool and relaxed atmosphere. I really like the menu here and how well everything is prepared. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. Good experience every time I have been here. read more

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I came here for brunch on a Saturday. They were incredibly short staffed to be the day Columbia celebrated St. Patty's day, but the servers were all really doing their best. I had a Manmosa (10/10, will come back for it). I loved it. It was super tasty and it got me to try something other than my usual bourbon/coke. I also got the chicken and waffles. It was ok. I think it would have been more appealing to me if the syrup was warmed or not out of like a great value bottle, but I drown it with hot sauce anyway. My friends had the bacon shooters and seemed to enjoy the flavors. We had a good time all in all. I do wish the brunch menu had more options for the no red meat eaters like myself. read more

Came by here for a quick drink after work. Also stop by over the weekend with some friends. Great selection of beers. The bartender Taylor was soooo friendly and attentive! I will definitely visit this place more often. I do wish their pool tables were cleaner and they should get a quarter machine since they only accept quarters. I got the brisket BBQ tacos and the Mac n cheese, both were absolutely delicious. Got some good daily specials also. read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Mac n cheese and beer flight. - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Took two hours to get a single beer, three hours to get food, which then was wrong. And then it took almost an hour to get the check. It felt like we were kidnapped. Sadly, wasn't the first time we couldn't get an order. read more

I was there for a private event. I am a 100% total and permanently disabled handicapped veteran. I was parked in the handicap spot. When the private event was coming to a close, they made an announcement that if I did not move my truck from that handicap spot I would be blocked in for the remainder of the night. Again I am a 100% total and permanently disabled veteran with handicap veteran plates. It is illegal to block a handicapped parking spot and I feel like I was singled out because I am a handicapped veteran. read more

Unfortunately these people are grossly understaffed. Only 2 people on a Friday night with a concert in town. I miss when this was flying saucer. That's the only reason we came-the nostalgia. We were so very disappointed. read more

Fun. Casual. Love the ambiance. Lots of great options for food and drinks alike. Our first time was great . So here we are back again ! read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Starters - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

So I went here for brunch with some friends yesterday. I got the mimosa kit and it took a while for the champagne to come and then I was a quarter of the way done with it before my orange juice and glass came (clever way of saying slow service). They claimed it was the waitress's first day and thats why it was slow. Very well could be the case and if not then that's a damn good excuse. Tasted my friends food (2 of them), and let me tell you I was glad i didn't pay $15 for what they got Had sonic today, was delicious. Highly recommend spicy chicken sandwich flinger. read more

Ordered an Uber Eats order and waited over 30 minutes to let us know they canceled the order for no known reason given!! Thanks a lot!! The was a never again order from there moment!! read more

Ruben Stuffed tater tots!! OH EMM GEEEE! It was quiet and clean. The waitress was sooo sweet ! On top of it being Mothers Day and I'm a Mother! Lol thank you for settling and satisfying my stomach ! Will definitely be back! read more

Republic Biergarten & Kitchen Beer Garden - Ruben Stuffed tater tots!! OH EMM GEEEE! - Southern Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Holy shit! His place is awesome! First of all, we had a large, obnoxious group and Justin handled us with a great deal of patience and professionalism. But more importantly, the food was amazing! The Derby Shrimp and Grits, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Chicken-bacon-ranch flatbread, Bangin' Shrimp Tacos, and the Republic Cheesesteak Steak Sandwich are all great! So were the stuffed tater tots and fried pickle fries as appetizers. This place is great and I will definitely be back if I have the opportunity! Highly recommended! read more

I went for brunch and was told to sit anywhere. After waiting for at the table for least 20mins, a waitress said she'd be right back with our menus. 10mins later no one came back and we left. It wasn't busy so I'm not sure what the issue was. I surely hope the food is better than the service. read more

Large yet poor quality beer list. 8 other parties present, and our two dishes took 25 minutes to arrive. Crab Benedict was poorly seasoned, and eggs were very under cooked. Chicken and waffles were good comparatively. Unlikely to return. read more

Great selection of beer. One of the best burgers I've had. Fun environment. Very good service!