We chose to have our celebratory lunch here after closing on our home. I'm very glad we did. Everything about smoke is spectacular! From the moment you walk in everything is beautifully decorated. I toured the entire restaurant and was in complete awe of its beauty! The attention to detail and the Decour is amazing. The outside seating area it's even more beautiful and it's a total vibe! So now for the food it totally did not disappoint. The salinity of the raw local East Coast oysters was absolute perfection, if you are an oyster lover this is the place to go they were so fresh and delicious. We also had chargrilled lemon Parmesan oysters which were divine! The cocktails were perfectly crafted and super delicious. We shared a lunch And chose a smoke crab salad croissant with Frites! Let's just say I'll be back to get this again. The staff was amazing and very informative and we truly enjoyed our visit. read more

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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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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

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 back in January for a girls night dinner and we were all very disappointed. The food was nothing special especially for the price. We spent $300 for 2 drinks, 2 apps, 3 entrees, 1 dessert and left hungry. On the pro side the decor is gorgeous and the cocktails were amazing. In summary come here for a drink but leave for food. read more

Great experience, from the bar the food. Waitress seemed in a hurry. Atmosphere was amazing.

Excellent vibes! We sat out on the patio and there was great live jazz music! We shared two rounds of small plates and had the perfect amount of food. I am particularly obsessed with the Sea Smoked Dip and the Lobster Mac. You must get the truffle fries and if you have Carly as your waitress she will brilliantly suggest you get the candied jalapeño ranch on the side! Plus she will suggest the perfect drink pairings for your Epicurious adventure. 10/10 recommend this place & Carly as a stop on your Cola food adventure! read more

We went here for Brunch and when I tell you that Chiricahua appetizer bar and Lemon Pepper oysters are to die for We also had duck with French toast which was different but delicious. We had the Filet, waffles and chicken, and avocado toast. Everything was amazing and the Ambiance was dreamy. It's not really a place for kids because of the menu but we took ours anyway. read more

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We had a wonderful/eventful evening and dinner at Smoked last night. My husband had been for work dinners, but it was my first visit. Were things "perfect?" No. But what I witnessed was impressive and more than made up for that. We weren't starving, so didn't order a gluttonous amount, but we still tried the blue cheese salad (forgetting name), a duck confit appetizer and for entrees the lamb ribs and filet. All was good, especially the duck and lamb. The filet was clearly overdone, but we let it slide since they were doing their best (I'll get to that) and we just wanted to keep eating by then. Oh, the truffle mash potato side were great too. And some decadent chocolate bomb dessert we took to go. So it's Friday night of Valentine's Day weekend and the place was pretty packed. Really cool space; I enjoyed seeing what they've done w/it. We were in the farthest room, near the door with a partial view into the kitchen area. So not the best table. BUT, ultimately it's what allowed us to see what was going on. Lemons to lemonade, folks. We were greeted from our sweet server, Kirkland, and had drinks quickly. After we ordered things slowed down, and eventually we could tell something was going on. The stress was palpable. Eventually we learned the platform they use for everything had crashed. I think they said it was a national issue. Friday night dinner crush on a holiday wknd. We weren't in a rush, and frankly I don't get out much w/the pandemic and a small child, so we just decided to be gracious, and sit back and watch. The food eventually came, multiple apologies, checkins and comps were preemptively made. It was handled well. Things happen. We weren't in a rush, they were in crisis mode. Not the end of the world for us. I will say that my husband said next time he'd send the steak back, or expect better, but again...I hope we can all be a bit more understanding (especially for the service industry and restaurants) during this time. We will be back. read more

Very, very BEAUTIFUL atmosphere. We had a ladies social, but it would be perfect for date night, or any reason to be in a gorgeous place with awesome service! I wish the food matched the 5 out of 5 stars atmosphere.... But I must be honest and give the food 3 out of 5 stars, it was decent, but it was a little bland (needed salt) and over priced for the amount of food and spirits. BUT I will definitely be back!!! read more

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First - the decor and cool vibe of the space are fantastic. The outdoor area is gorgeous and the drinks were unique and really good. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the pre-dinner excitement upon entering such a beautiful restaurant. We came with a large group (12) after graduation in May. Not one person loved their meal. Some were better than others but nothing was exceptional. Service was fine, it was a busy weekend and we were a large group but everyone was underwhelmed by the food. For that price point, I would expect to have a great dinner. We will be back but only for drinks. read more

I had lunch at a new upscale restaurant on Main Street today called Smoked. Beautifully redone old building that was originally built before the Civil War. The food emphasizes smoked meats and was really good. I did order extras to have leftovers tonight. The main course, duck tacos, were really good as were the truffle french fries. I really loved the smoked meat appetizer also which was pork belly, pulled pork and sausage. The dipping sauce and pimento were excellent also. Sitting at the bar, I had a great conversation with Anthony, the bartender. Great guy, so be sure to see him at the bar!!! BTW they have outdoor seating on Main Street and a fabulous patio on the rear! They even brew their own beer here. read more

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This place has such potential but sadly we were very disappointed by the food. The atmosphere is 10/10. Service was great. Drinks are awesome. But the food was just not it. It seems as though they are trying to do too much and combine too many flavors in one. Especially for the price, I was hoping food would've been much better. read more

Smoked - Lobster Eggs Brioche - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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My filet was under cooked and had to get the manager to get it from the kitchen when they cooked it to what was the correct ordered doneness. My son's fish was missing the sauce. The server was visibly upset with me. Good venue and an interesting, but limited menu. The pricing makes me want a much better delivery of food and experience. Bottom line, it's a no for me to go back. read more

Excited to try Smoke after such good reviews, but unfortunately we must have caught them on a bad night. After waiting over an hour for our meal the temperature on all 3 steaks was off. Steaks were cooked correctly but cold. The burnt ends were not rendered down enough. The only bright spot to the meal was the lobster Mac and cheese that was cooked perfectly and the company I was with. I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

Fantastic restaurant. Id been anticipating this place for months! For drinks we got the smoked old fashion and blanco colada. Very delicious. You can even pick the wood used to smoke the drink. For appetizers we ordered the lemon Parmesan oysters, steak flight and duck confit bruschetta. The bruschetta was one of the best things Ive ever had but it is only one piece. The steak flight is cool but theyre very small pieces for $45. For the main dish we ordered the catch of the day (seaered ahi), pork trilogy with shared truffle potatoes and jalapeño corn. The meals were cooked to perfection. My only not would be the price for the small portions. The food is delicious and cooked well. The service is OK. If the prices go down a bit or the portions increased to reflect the value, then you definitely get 5 stars from me. read more

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Visually stunning restaurant. I stopped in for the Smoked Burnt Ends and a cocktail. Service at the bar by Christian's was great. She had lots of energy and a polite energetic way about her. I will try this place again for dinner or Happy hour. It's got a great vibe. read more

Good morning Mr/Ms. Middleton, I was given your information by the General Manager, Chadwick at Smoked a few weeks ago and wanted to reach out to see if I could get a response from ANYONE in the management circle of your restaurant. I'd like to start by sharing my experience from your Macallan dinner in October. I signed up and bought my $217 ticket through Eventbrite as I'm sure the other 8 attendees did as well. Normally, I would've just ignored a few of the things that happened that night and tried to enjoy myself with good scotch and good food. Unfortunately, the myriad of insulting interactions was entirely too much. The dinner was scheduled to start at 6pm. I arrived at 5:40ish and the front bar was packed so I grabbed an open seat in the back bar and had a drink before checking in at the hostess stand. I approached the hostess stand at 5:55 and told them I was there to check in, at which time the hostess (who said she had just come in shift) left to get information on what to do. When she returned, I was told that she was given explicit direction NOT to seat ANYONE until 6pm sharp at which time I took a seat by the hostess stand. At 6:00pm I was greeted and led into the basement where I found 6/8 of the other members already downstairs drinking and chatting with each other in the basement bar. This could be chocked up to poor communication or a miscommunication, which I just ignored. The majority of dinner went fine, the food was on par with my previous experiences at Smoked. I was seated on the far right, 2 person table as soon as you walked through the basement door. Because of the odd number of attendees, I was the only one seated by his/herself. The table was a little wobbly however it really didn't matter to me at the time, until the 3rd course of food arrived which was a nicely marbled ribeye. When I first started eating, my table was wobbling so much that as I was cutting my steak, my water was actively spilling onto the table. I called the bartender over to quietly ask him to fix it, as I didn't want to cause a scene. To his merit, he tried several times to balance the legs which he was unsuccessful at. Before the final course and once I had my last pour of scotch (Macallan rare cask) I decided the experience was not worth the $217 I paid, nor was my additional $500 bar tab and gave away my last pour of scotch to my neighbor and left to go upstairs and sit at the bar where I didn't feel like I was seated in the titanic. l I grabbed a pour of Macallan at the bar and asked to speak to the manager on duty (Aaron). When I spoke to him I explained what happened to which he said he would go check. He went downstairs and as I sat and waited for some sort of return comment, he never came back and instead made awkward eye contact with me several times while walking past me. I then paid and left. A week or so later, I personally dropped by to speak to the General Manager Chadwick and again explain what happened. He heard me out, offered to refund me for my ticket and I reiterated my frustration with essentially being ignored by the front of the house manager. Chadwick stated he would address this with his manager and that he would give me a call back. I was ignored once again by a senior member of your management staff which is rude at best. I sat at the bar on November 11th for a drink and spoke with him again, at which time I was told he was too busy for a simple 3 minute phone call and was given his personal business card and was told to contact him anytime. Upon texting him regarding the New Year's Eve event I was ignored again. Two weeks after the initial event I was in Scotland with my wife at Macallan distillery for a 6 course lunch, tour, and tasting which was $300 pounds per person. This experience was immaculately detailed and a genuine pleasure to be at. My question to you, is what makes your lackluster, commonplace experience worth anywhere near the price of $200 a person? Especially, with how rude, and inconsiderate all of the individuals I've interacted with up to this point have been. I would think that wanting to be one of the premier restaurants in Columbia (which is not hard to do given the amount of horrible service you get almost everywhere you go), and having the prices to back it up would get you more than two grossly rude managers, broken tables and a third line/no-name chef, but apparently not. It's very sad that service has died in the restaurant industry. It's even more insulting that a loyal customer who goes out of his way to make sure that employees are doing the right thing, and spends $700 for one person, can't even get a three minute return phone call. Utterly pathetic... read more

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Stopped in Columbia on our way to N.C. and decided to have dinner at Smoked because it was highly rated on Yelp. It has since lost a star, understandably so. We had an underwhelming meal, the preparations and presentation were bland. The service was on par with Appleby's or Red Lobster. For the prices they're charging, they need to step up their game in every regard by 1,000%. The owners should look at what Lula Drake a few doors down is doing and try to emulate them as far as service and quality goes. read more

Food and service is amazing. Oysters are the best in town. Cocktails are unique and delicious.

Yum, just yum! The hub and I went here on a double date and it was perfect. Pricey, but perfect for our celebration. Food, drink, ambience, was everything we hoped for the night. After dinner, we finished the evening on the beautiful patio, a must if you visit! read more

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I dined on oysters and wine pairing. This place served delicious cuisine and the service was top notch at the oyster bar. I will be back for the pig picking soon. read more

Thank you for your reply and consideration. I will give you guys another try, lol. I hope it is better the next time. What I really hope is the menus in this city feature more than just collar greens, Brussel sprouts, Mac n cheese, mussels, salmon and others. There is so much more local chefs can bring to the table for unique experiences. Most high end restaurants in Columbia feature a similar menu with similar side dishes. Even in Aiken they have variety of flavors. Me and my wife would travel outside the city such as Greenville, Charleston and Charlotte just to be exposed to different styles of cuisine. I believe we have enough steak houses in Cola. Anyway, that is just my opinion. Just wishing Cola wakes up and try not to be so conservative. Fried food is not everything, there is something call spices that you can add to food to bring much flavors. And please I beg you no more burgers, beer, pizza joints cause I believe we have enough of this type of so call food. read more

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Glad that I came here with a gift card. Because this place will never get a dollar from me. We came at an off time during brunch on a Sunday and the service was slow and underwhelming. While the ambience is great. Everything else leaves something to be desired. We ordered the charbroiled oysters which were great, but a tad overpriced (Which is a trend here). We also ordered two of the breakfast burgers, which did nothing but disappoint. They were small and bland. They were served with fries that were room temperature. Really disappointed for a place with a completely undeserved amount of hype. Would suggest spending your money elsewhere. read more

Smoked - Outdoor patio. - Seafood Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Every year my (adult) children take me out to eat for Mother's Day. I'm usually happy with their choice of restaurant for the most part. Mother's Day 2023 is one of my top 3 of all time. I have heard my daughter talk about Smoked for a while now and was excited this was her choice for our dinner this year. We were greeted and welcomed with in moments of entering. That is important to me! We were promptly seated and our server was amazing. Since it was a family holiday, the restaurant was busy and tables were all full. Our server, Savannah was attentive and pleasant, her recommendations were spot on according to what we told her our likes were. The entire staff could not have been more genuine. All that adds to the experience but the true test is the food, the presentation, the quality and of corse the taste. WOW!!! To say I was impressed is an understatement! I was truly blown away. Everything came out perfectly. The appetizers were spectacular, I loved the oysters on the half shell; the seafood dip with pita points was amazing, the tuna tartare melted in your mouth. I can't rave enough about our entree's. We all choose something different and we were all happy. I had the grilled salmon with grits. I ordered my salmon medium rare and that is exactly how it was served. Naturally we had to try dessert. Even though we consumed quite a bit of food, we ordered the turtle cheesecake. We shared the plate and it did not disappoint. I give this restaurant in totality a 10 out of 10. Atmosphere, service, food quality, it can't be beat! I highly recommend Smoked to anyone and everyone. Hope to visit again soon! read more

This was our first time and we absolutely loved it! Food was great, the waiter was attentive and kind and the cocktails were perfectly crafted. We will be back read more

My meal was delicious but the service was horrible. We went on a sunday at 5pm and they were not busy for service to be like that. Mainly everyones orders were incorrect or they had to ask numerous times for their drinks. The server looked like she didn't want to be there and it showed with her service. We had a birthday dinner there and it was trash. Also the food was super expensive and i didnt even get full off the appetizer or entree. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Btw i ordered the chefs oysters with brisket and horseradish sauce and my entree was raviolis with oysters and a cream sauce read more

We had a wonderful experience with Kat. Her service was prompt and friendly. The food and drinks were delicious. The atmosphere was phenomenal. We picked this place for our anniversary dinner on a whim. We're so glad we did. We'll be back next time we're in town. read more

Food was amazing. Every bite was a perfect harmony of flavors in all courses. Kat is beyond a gem as a waitress. Top notch service with impeccable recommendations and amazing service in a wonderful atmosphere and ambiance. 10/10 recommend. read more

Kat was an amazing server with an incredible personality, timely service, and fantastic recommendations! Would definitely come again!

Food was great! But service was the best!! Kat was amazing! And had the best personality! So sweet and so accommodating!!

Kat was a superstar! So friendly and helpful! Kat is the best! She has so much knowledge about the menu.

Erika was the best server we've ever had-she was so knowledgeable and sweet! Amazing experience for dinner moving our daughter into USC!!!

Erika was fantastic! The food was exceptional. The music was great. We Can't wait to come back.

The service was fantastic. However thats about all that was. The burnt ends app was super dry and tough. My steak was so rare that when they put it on again, it didnt cook much more despite my medium rare request. The meat was tough, the flavor was off. The veggies were mushy. The bolognese was one of the worst we have ever had. The pasta was severely under cooked and super chewy, the sauce bland. Very sad for a restaurant who has such an amazing menu. read more

Me and the wife decided to go out and enjoy a few drinks in Columbia and went to different places. All were great until we walked into SMOKED. We walked in and sat down and got flat out ignored for almost 10 minutes. No greeting from anyone, there was a young lady waitress with bright pink hair right there. We are a mixed couple and my wife is black. The young lady made eye contact with my wife a couple times. We can only assume she did not approve of us. She never greeted us or spoke to us, we eventually just got up and left. This establishment was a huge disappointment, but I'm glad we didn't spend 1 dime in that place. read more

Major disappointment this evening. Drove all the way down from Lexington. My daughter, husband, and I stood at the podium waiting to be seated for 20 minutes. The bartender noticed us, but I had to go and ask her if we were supposed to seat ourselves before she went to get someone to seat us. The employees were walking around like they didn't want to be there. We eventually decided to leave. read more

The ambiance and location is superb! And certainly the food I've experienced is delish. However the service is AWFUL. It's now my sixth visit and I return because I enjoy the feeling of the place but consistently the utterly poor service prevails. You're given zero attention, you feel like you are interrupting to get attention. It's such a shame but I surrender - Halls always for me moving forward. Apparently the tips are pooled and shared at the end of the night - I'd kill this process - you service is horrendous. read more

Stay Away...First the daily special had changed within 5 min of sitting down, when asked to substitute side items-They Wouldn't , food came out wrong...opps, sorry. It is NOT worth the Money. And the food was just OK. read more

This was my first time here and I enjoyed it! The ambiance or very relaxing! Our waiter Nas was the best! I had the Southern breakfast. I ate everything but crumbs from my biscuit. I also had the Smoked Charbroiled oysters which were amazing! 10/10 read more