Our large party was confirmed weeks in advance. Just HOURS prior to the event, the coordinator contacted us with ridiculous additional requirements that were not communicated prior. We took our $3k plus business to another place who was more than willing to accommodate us. read more

Stopped here randomly while in Columbus around lunch time and it was amazing. We have already told friends about it and are planning to get back here for dinner soon. They make their cocktail mixers from scratch ~ if that doesn't tell you the level of commitment they have to deliver an amazing experience, I don't know what would. I cannot wait to get back here, experience the full menu, take pictures to trade my friends and family not nearby and fully joy what they have to offer read more

Ambience was beautiful. Customer service was superb. The food that we had was very delicious. read more

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Very beautiful ambiance. It's sexy, modern, cozy, yet fun. Great space for a birthday dinner or date night. I went for a birthday dinner and had a great experience. Our server was awesome. He was very knowledgeable of the menu and was very attentive. The food was beautifully displayed and the portions were perfect. read more

This is definitely one of my go-to spots in Columbia. The food is always freshly prepared, the drinks are always delicious and I love the different seating options. Highly recommend. Perfect for a date night or girls' outing. The service is always top notch. read more

Not for us... won't be back. I'm sure it's fine for a place to get a specialty cocktail and apps but can't recommend the place. Appetizers of smoked seafood dip and steak tartare were good. The mains not so good. Had a filet mignon which was perfectly cooked but the sides were mediocre. The Parmesan grilled smoked asparagus was nothing more than what seemed to be steamed asparagus. The stuffed chicken breast was minuscule served with some broccoli that looked like leftovers from the prior day. Service was good, and the server offered to make some corrections but we declined. Last was some sort of fried curried kale and other greens with rice. Tasty but unfortunately nothing to go back for. Dinner for 3, two appetizers and one beer $200 before tip. read more

Food was delicious, so was the service. We had a great time celebrating my best friends birthday

Classiest place in cola! Service and food was over the top. Highly recommend brunch on the patio

New spot in downtown Columbia. Open air patio in the front and rear of the business will a full service oyster bar inside. The patio has fans for the heat of summer along with board games. There is also an additional bar at the rear of the restaurant with ample seating. The highlight is a members only SpeakEasy down stairs which requires membership. The oysters are great and the atmosphere is Better!!!! read more

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Great lunch menu, chic place and nice that it was kid-free. Excellent tuna burger and lovely decor

Fantastic ambiance. Beautiful venue. Was only here for a drink but loved they have a good seafood selection. Will stop by for that next time read more

Smoked - Beautiful venue for a rose - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I did a food and wine event there in late September 2023. The event cost $60. You only got 4 oysters with various toppings. You DO get lots and lots of wine. But there should be much more food offered. They should have at least 3 of each of the types of oysters. I left very hungry. read more

Had another excellent experience at Smoked. Food was great, service was very friendly and responsive and the outdoor area was great as always. read more

Poor service, poor food and 3% fee for using credit cards. The attitude is you are fortunate we allowed you to be here. Very disappointed.

Came on a Saturday for brunch. There's was not a large crowd. The place is gorgeous. They also have a large outdoor patio. We had the lobster deviled eggs 5/5 best thing we ordered, breakfast oysters 3.5/5, lox croissant 3/5, shrimp n grits 2.5/5 dry and bland. Jungle burn 4/5. The service was great. read more

Smoked - Lox croissant - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The service & food temperature. We asked for a salad to be split & came in one bowl with extra plate. Also ordered a ribeye to split & it was brought with a plate underneath the one plated meal & the server stated "I think they put this on another plate because it was too hot." She did not know we wanted it split. We then had to cut and separate our meal at the table. Then to top that off steak temperature was cold even though steak was cooked correctly. Bright spots were the blue cheese salad & the lobster Mac & cheese. I was disappointed because myself & my group had looked so forward to the experience at this restaurant. read more

Food was good, but SUPER expensive. Cocktails were tasty and we heard they have a speakeasy downstairs. Great service, but we were also one of two other tables. The ambiance was super nice--classy and hip. read more

We arrived as soon as they opened for the chargrilled oysters but wound up getting a lot more. Our bartender Henry was nice enough to give us a tour after getting us some cocktails and house brewed beers. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and very spacious to accommodate a lot of people. Live music started about an hour after we arrived which was pleasant. We ordered chicken and waffles which tasted great ! But the raw oysters with Japanese sauces were our favorite. My wife really enjoyed her drink made with fresh juices. I had a good time eating oysters and drinking local beer. Nice new addition to Columbia's restaurant scene. read more

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We visited smoked last night for he first time for Valentine's Day. We were excited due to all of the buzz around this new hot spot. Here is my honest review. Everything except the drinks lacked quality. We started with the seafood dip. That was basically cream cheese and 2 small pieces of shrimp. My husband's steak was tough and lacked flavor. My oyster ravioli was amazing on temperature. We frequent Halls chophouse and many other local hot spots in Columbia a lot so we are use to quality ingredients. The truffle mashed potatoes tasted like box mash potatoes. But the drinks were amazing! The smoked Old fashion and the in-house brewed beers were great! But we will not be repeat customers. For the price, you get a way better meal at Colas or Halls chop house. read more

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Saw this menu, and knew that I had to come and try it out. I'll say that the service is excellent, everyone is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, and the restaurant is beautiful. The food, however, IN MY OPINION is not on par for the prices that are listed. I went for brunch and had the oysters, lobster deviled eggs, and croissant + lox. My friend tried the lobster egg brioche. The oysters were phenomenal. I would definitely recommend those. They give you a description about where they oysters are from that day and what flavor notes they have. That was pretty interesting and informative. The lobster deviled eggs left much to be desired lol. The lobster portion was almost nonexistent - you can barely taste it. The croissant + lox was similar to something you could make at home and have it taste the same. Wasn't bad, but wasn't extraordinary like I was hoping for. My friend didn't finish the lobster egg brioche, so conclude from that what you will. I am going to go again to try lunch or dinner to see if those menus are more impressive than brunch, but honestly I'm not in a rush to get back. A++ for service, presentation and ambiance; but the menu describes the dishes better than they actually taste. read more

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In town for the holiday and decided to visit this new place on Main Street. The bar staff was very friendly. Even though I didn't get to order dinner I was able to have a nice drink and delicious quesadilla. read more

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Delightful menu, fresh food, beautifully presented, great service, comfortable seating. We have been twice and enjoyed tremendously. We have another reservation... looking forward to the oysters. read more

My wife and I went to Smoked to see what the hype was about. The food was mediocre. The daily special for the evening was sold out. The coke we bought was flat. The food was bland to say the least. The service was okay. The waitress had to keep apologizing for things not being what it was hyped up to be. The seafood dip was the hit of the evening. The ambiance was good. They couldn't pay us to go back. We spent $150 dollars for food that was maybe worth $50. read more

Went to lunch here after army graduation and it was amazing! The food was delicious, friendly staff and the whole restaurant is tastefully decorated inside and out! The cocktails are picture perfect and very unique. We will definitely eat here again when we visit Columbia read more

Smoked - Fall in Japan with custom stamped craft ice - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Excellent food and service. Savannah is the best! She is friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We loved our meal. Thanks for a great night. read more

Great time, great food, great service!! Thanks Kat!!! Get the burnt ends and deviled eggs! read more

As much as I like Smoked, I won't patronize it again...3% surcharge for using a credit card!! Forget it!

We had so many food selections including starters and desserts and they all tasted great. The drinks, suggestions and selections by the staff, were perfect pairings with the food. My favorite thing was the smoked old fashioned drink and its presentation. Upscale atmosphere with approachable entree pricing makes this place perfect for dates and could easily make for a favorite spot. My only suggestion is to wipe down the cutlery and plates before setting them out: several things were kinda dirty looking. Overall though, a zillion stars! read more

Smoked - Smoked old fashioned #hickory - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Sorry for forgetting to take photos. I went to smoked last night after my friend realized his reservation at another place was for the wrong day. Do note that this is certainly a place where people wear collars (though I don't believe they have a dress code). I think my review is pretty succinct: it's like most other fine dining. The food is good and contains a lot of unique items, the service is good, and presentation is excellent. Unfortunately, smoked follows suit with the shortfalls of other fine dining by charging you a hefty price. I got the wet aged 12oz USDA prime ribeye with garden vegetables and also ordered garlic truffle fries for the table. The same exact cut and grade at Texas Roadhouse with 2 sides would be $25 or so. Here, the steak and vegetables alone are $75. Granted they aren't wet aging at Texas Roadhouse but my steak had little of the characteristic funk you would expect with a wet age. Now the food was certainly better than what you get at TR (the chef's here know what they're doing better than at TR), but not by a mile. I would say it's 10-15% tastier for triple the price. Certainly worth a visit for an anniversary dinner but I won't be going back for an economical dining experience. read more

Columbia has needed a fine dining establishment like Smoked for a long time. With an elegant, upscale decor, and slightly different theme throughout different rooms--including a below-ground "speakeasy" lounge and covered terrace--smoked will make you feel like you've traveled "across the pond" for the evening. The waitstaff is well-trained and friendly, yet not obtrusive. The bartenders are knowledgeable. And the food is pricey, but good. The menu is mostly "tried and true" dishes, and lacks the more defined culinary identity that the most experienced chefs create. However, it can and does compete with other good restaurants around town--and easily tops the ones that are not nearly as ambiance or far too boisterous to be labeled "fine dining." Hopefully, Smoked is here to stay, and willing to take a few culinary risks. I'll certainly be there for it. read more

The reason why we gave 3 stars is due to their service -- otherwise I would've given it a 1. Our server Jones was exceptional, kind, and patient. We came in as a family of four, traveling from Augusta (1.5 hours one-way) to mix it up for a weekend. We intended to eat at Hendrix next door, but they were closed for the weekend. We gave Smoked a shot since it was next door. Although we were not expecting any accommodations for children's meals, Jones went out of his way to ask the kitchen staff if they provided any kid-friendly meal (I.e, chicken tenders and fries for $18). Out of everything we ate, we only enjoyed the seafood dip. The ribeye my husband ordered was ordinary and less exceptional than Texas Roadhouse. My lamb ribs were extremely overcooked. My son who ordered the lobster mac and cheese, only got a pinky's worth of lobster, which costed us $25 (wow!). Outside of Jones' service, we were not impressed with the quality of food given the price point. read more

Absolutely amazing! Me and my husband had such a wonderful experience. From start to finish the service, the food and the atmosphere was great! Great for an after work drink or for a nice dinner experience. We ordered the 1/2 doz charbroiled smoked oysters and they were DELICIOUS! That was my first time trying them and I was not disappointed! I had the roasted duck with asparagus and whipped potatoes which were the best I've had hands down thus far from any restaurant. My hubby ordered the lame ribs and they were succulent, tender and falling off the bone! They had great grill flavor. But the most underrated dish was the truffle fries. They were delicious, crispy and well seasoned and were hot from being served to us all the way until we left. I was really amazed! I love fries lol. Definitely will be back weekly when possible! read more

Food and cocktails and beers all outstanding. Carly was absolutely awesome. All of her food and drink recommendations were great and she was so accommodating and helpful whenever we had any questions. read more

Food was great Service was great Ambiance was great Pricey but great Will be back to try more thi read more

Christmas Day Dinner was excellent! The festive drinks were fun and delicious. I had made a reservation several weeks earlier and the was a very easy process online. They were out of several main dish options which was disappointing especially because we had our two boys with us and they would have preferred chicken over steak and I would have preferred a lower priced option for them. read more

The reviews for smoked seem to be hot and cold. Maybe we caught them on a hot night or maybe the weak reviews are harsh. The food was excellent. Our server, Maddi, was excellent. The drinks were very good. The vibe was just what we were looking for-- Classy and not cramped. The nearest patrons were 15 feet away, so our conversation was private. I had the lamb ribs, she had crabcakes. Both were excellent. We would definitely go back. read more

I came here around Valentine's Day for dinner, everything was delicious. We were seated at a table by the front windows facing Main Street, which was really cool. We had the lobster deviled eggs as our appetizer, it comes with 6 halves. We had the filet for our entrees, it was delicious and well cooked. The only reason for deducting a star is because the portions of the sides were incredibly small. Especially for the price. You'll see in the photo the "seasonal vegetables" are like a few shavings of squash and zucchini that can be eaten in two bites. Although if they have to skimp on something, I'm glad it was the vegetables . All around great experience though! read more

Smoked - LOBSTER DEVILED EGGS - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I just got to try this spot for the first time in May and I have to say, whenever I'm having a guest in town or have a business dinner of any sort where I need somewhere a bit upscale, Smoked is the place for me. Their cocktails are incredibly creative and taste divine, not to mention their food is great too! I recommend small plates to start and drinks for a casual date night. I can't wait to come back! read more

Smoked - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Excellent ambience. We went for cocktails and appetizers and really enjoyed our time. The seafood dip was mediocre and should be revamped but the cocktails were great! Impressed with the bartenders. Charcuterie board was a favorite. Would love to see more appetizers. If I come here after work with colleagues, we aren't ordering a seafood tower lol. read more

Talk about underrated. I was shocked when I came to Yelp and saw the rating for smoked. People had to be smoking something to rate it so low. Fine dining right in the heart of Columbia! We had zero complaints. The service and the food were both excellent. We made a reservation and got seated right in front of the window in the most comfortable seating. We started with the steak sampler which you cook at your table on a Himalayan salt block which was an experience in itself. We also had the burnt ends and the Nashville hot quail which if I could never eat chicken again I would be okay with if I could just eat their quail. Every drink we had was phenomenal. The jalapeño crab cream corn was something I would write home about. We ended the evening with the blue cheese crème brûlée which I was nervous about but it was excellent. From the staff to the ambiance to the food. Smoked earned these 5 stars and I can't wait to go back and try something else as the chefs did a great job with the menu! read more

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