04/16/2026 I totally…read moreforgot I didn't leave my review on the items my husband and I tried earlier this week! Every so often you have to take a scroll back and see if anything new has been added to the menus. Not sure if this is new, but it's definitely something I haven't tried. We tried the Bang Bang Shrimp along with the Fried Shrimp Po' Boy platter and Hush Puppies. The Bang Bang Shrimp sauce was different from what we had tasted before, but it was good. I was looking for a sweeter taste but again, it still had a great taste. It came on a bed of lettuce. The Shrimp Po' Boy platter came with French Fries. The fries were crunchy and delicious! Matter of fact, they were perfect:) The Shrimp Po' Boy was good and simple. It didn't have a lot of stuff on it, which was cool for me. Again, the sauce was okay but the shrimp and fixings were delightful. These Hush puppies are always good, so no complaints there. Friendly staff and clean restaurant. This is a place I recommend. I will be back soon:)

People are in and out, and it's a revolving door, so you already know you're in the right spot…read more There's a wait for your food, but it's worth it. I ordered the shrimp; they were seasoned and breaded well, cooked fresh, and a great size. I really enjoyed them. The fries were fresh and tasty. They are the crispy seasoned fries. The hush puppies are so delicious and greasy but are very delicious. The lemonade is very delightful and refreshing. It's clean in the restaurant, and everyone is so nice. Parking was available, with a decent size lot.

First off. What a cool place! Shucker bar in back and to get oysters, go there. I was privileged,…read moreand it was, to have Jim as my shucker. He was great. His responsiveness was really good. Had a great conversation with him as he was shucking the oysters. Was cool to have them shucked and placed on the ice right in front of you! Asked him for recommendations and he said the gumbo over the Growder. Glad I listened. Gumbo had enough of a kick to make it tasty with a reminder you were eating something spicy. I will definitely be back and when I do I hope to get Jim again.

This place is fabulous on atmosphere/community and good on food. The staff here never met a…read morestranger, only new old friends. I loved the bbq-tinged cocktail sauce and hearty gumbo. Crab legs were another highlight. The steamed shrimp and oysters were not as amazing; our shucker's technique drained all the juice out of the oysters before serving, and the juice is a big part of the point for me. The cooked oysters did not compare to the grilled oysters at Acme in New Orleans IMHO. Raw oyster eaters in our party, on the other hand, gave the winter gulf oysters two thumbs up. Sitting at this bar is a great way for visitors to Columbia to feel like natives. It's an experience not to be missed.

As always, Blue Marlin was DELICIOUS, even on a Wednesday evening! The shrimp and grits never…read moredisappoint. My husband devoured the salt and pepper catfish! Our server, Bobby was EXCEPTIONAL! He was attentive, polite, and well spoken.​ Blue Marlin is a dining experience not to be missed!

We had an outstanding dining experience at Blue Marlin. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreatmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing evening. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish was well-seasoned and served hot, with generous portions that reflected the quality of the restaurant. The seafood was especially impressive, and the Southern Lowcountry flavors really stood out. Our server, Diego, was professional and knowledgeable. If you're looking for a great restaurant in Columbia for a date night, special occasion, or simply a delicious meal with outstanding service, I highly recommend Blue Marlin. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back again soon! We had the fried green tomatoes as our appetizer and they were very delicious! We had the salmon ponchatrain and spinach and mushroom ravioli with grilled salmon and they were both very filling and flavorful!

This was my first time eating from here, and I promise you it will not be my last! The food we…read moreordered was delicious. I ordered the Barbecue Salmon with Stemmed Broccoli and Hush puppies. This was so good and juicy. It had just the right amount of sauce, not too heavy or too light. It was perfect:) The broccoli was nice and fresh. Omg, the hush puppies were amazing! My husband ordered the Chili the Kid Tacos. The meat he chose was chicken. He stated it had a little spice with a sweet aftertaste. This he loved! The chicken was tender and full of guacamole, pickled onions and salsa. He also ordered Spanish rice and beans to make his meal complete. Everything was prepared well. Customer service was great. The ambiance was well lit, and the restaurant was clean. We enjoyed everything to the last drop!

Nice bbq restaurant Great food (I had the 1/2 rack) and it…read morewas really good. Service was outstanding! Very attentive and helpful server! Ambiance was nice, typical of a nice bbq place. Would definitely go back!

Tanee was such an amazing server. She was very informative, kind and attentive! We'll definitely be…read moreback!

Okay, so I went to this location for my birthday in November because I was craving a boil bag and…read morehadn't had one in about a year. I feel like good seafood spots in Columbia are limited, and I didn't want to try somewhere new and end up disappointed, so I stuck with what I knew. The food here is usually pretty consistent. I also hadn't been to this specific location in at least a year, When we entered the foyer, we were immediately met with a strange smell--honestly, it smelled like sewage. At first, I thought it was just me, but other customers who came in behind us and were waiting on their orders noticed it too, and we actually talked about it. Once you walked into the dining area, the smell was gone, which was a bit of a relief. Still, the smell of sewage is never appealing, especially in a place that serves food. Anyway, we got our boil bags and left. Overall, the food was just okay. My main complaint was the size of the crab legs--they were very small and barely had any meat. I wanted two clusters and a half-pound of shrimp, but unfortunately that particular option is no longer on the menu, which made it more expensive to customize than ordering one of the preset boil bags. Let's just say it wasn't worth it. My family got the sausage and shrimp bags those had a better quantity of food. The shrimp were good, but I was very disappointed with the crab legs. I probably won't be back, mainly because what I paid didn't really measure up to the food I received. That said, the staff was nice.

Since we were over in the area, we decided to do a pickup on our way home. We ordered from BoneFish…read moreGrill. I ordered the Creamy Tomato Salmon Linguine. It also came with bread. This was a really great combination! The linguine was prepared perfectly. It was filled with mushrooms, spinach, diced tomatoes, parmesan and basil. On top was the salmon. The salmon was tender with a buttery texture. It was so yummy!!! My husband ordered the Pineapple Glazed Shrimp. He had been wanting this for a while but that all changed when he opened it when we got home. There was no creamy risotto! He was disappointed that they had forgotten the risotto. Nevertheless, he did enjoy the shrimp. Maybe next time we are on that side of town he will get his chance:) Service was good. It took awhile for our food to come out, but that was fine. The restaurant wasn't full at all, it was nice and quiet. The ambiance was nice, and the restaurant was clean.

I did not get pics of my food because my phone was occupied, but we went to Bonefish for a quick,…read morelow-key dinner with the kids, and it was on point. The service was good. The cocktails were amazing! Hugs to the bartender because the drinks were so great. The imperial dip with the tortilla chips was served very hot and was very delicious. It has a crisped top and is truly cooked very well. The corn and crab chowder was tasty. The kids' chicken and fries were also pretty good and served hot and fresh. The loaded mashed potatoes, sirloin, and brussels sprouts were all so delicious and perfectly prepared. What put Bonefish back on my radar was their lunch special, which is a beverage, a soup or salad, and an entree from their select menu. I ordered the fish and fries, and the fish was cod, fried well, and really delicious. All for $14.99. They also have a good social hour and many other specials.

Best place to get Blue Crabs at a reasonable price. Today I had 6 dead ones in my mix. Other than…read morethat, they were great!

Quality and quantity have declined. Will not patronize again. Very disappointed with the taste and…read moreportion size. Whiting was tough and shrimp were poor quality. 50.00 dollars wasted

The food is amazing! Always fresh, always delicious! The service is top notch as well!read more

I've eaten at Basil's in Mt Pleasant and CHS for years. Have always loved it!!!!…read moreThis location was subpar and can't compare. Both the pad Thai and fried rice were extremely dry and had no flavor. The portions were good but unless I go out and buy something to add some flavor, they won't be eaten.