This was an excellent dining experience, as we recently visited this Lebanese restaurant. It is…read moreconveniently located on Devine street in Columbia, SC and they have a private parking lot it is a popular restaurant, so parking can be challenging. There is also available street parking as well. Upon entering this restaurant, we were quickly seated and greeted by a very professional staff member. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. Their menu offers plenty of delicious entrees, and they also have daily specials. We placed our order after checking out their menu, and we truly enjoyed everything we tasted. I'm positive that we will return for another visit soon, and I'd strongly recommend this restaurant for friends and family members.

Came here after my run one night and man was I pleasantly surprised!…read more First, the atmosphere was absolutely great. It's a super chill vibe with dim lighting and not a ton of busyness. The seating was comfortable, had tons of cushions so it was definitely a vibe. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. Came to the table the right amount of times and was pleasant as anyone can ever be. The food was on point! The gyro meat was seasoned to perfection. I opted to swap the rice out for their veggies and it was a great call. There were bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in there which complimented the meat perfectly. Their tzatziki is homemade and the perfect contrast to the dish. I'll definitely be back for lunch or dinner soon!

I think one of the best Mediterranean restaurants Columbia has to offer. I've been a frequent diner…read moreof this place for years while I resided downtown, but now that I'm a little ways out, it's a treat to dine here, but still really enjoy their food nonetheless. I've always gone with and recommend the chicken kebab. It comes with about 4-5 pieces of grilled chicken, yellow rice, vegetables, and side of tzatziki sauce. The grilled flavor of the chicken just mixes so well with the rice, so having that clean "chicken & rice" meal while maintaining the awesome flavors. The menu is pretty diverse, despite Mediterranean being their speciality. They offer other American dishes like burgers or even pizza; never tried them though, but options are there to diversify. Right now due to Ramadan, their hours are adjusted for dining in, so they stop seating people around 7:30pm. To go orders are the only option; not a big deal for me though. I highly recommend people to try this place out if they haven't; seriously a solid 4 star dining establishment!

The lamb was juicy, spiced beautifully, and crispy on the outside. The pita was as large as a pizza…read moreand covered with herbs. The owner brought me something to try that he was eating for dinner, and I don't remember what it was, but it was made with quinoa and was a bit spicy! Whatever it was, it was delicious... Since I came in by myself, and it was an "off hour," the owner spoke with me about all kinds of things going on in the restaurant and what was coming up in the future, including that they are adding Indian food! He was charming, sweet, and very nice! He really made my day! The food is delicious, and the staff are very sweet... Excellent dinner experience!

An obvious Columbia staple that just by driving by you wouldn't think much of, but once you step…read moreinside you feel it. The connection, community, and comfort. You feel the local love and familiar faces of those who frequent. Being off Devine, so parking, although not as bad as other areas, still is a little challenging, but it's so worth it. I went at lunch, and it was busy; however, the service was welcoming. Again, it was a feeling of comfort and nostalgia. The menu looked like it had a lot of good options. We ordered the salmon special, which came with rice and a green salad. The food didn't take too long at all. Everything looked fresh. It almost took me on a mental trip back to Greece and how fresh those ingredients were. I should have captured the after picture of the plate. I ate every drop. Everything was so delicious, from the salad to the rice with the juices and sauce from the salmon seeping throughout. The salmon was so delicious. It was like grilled yet cooked to perfection and full of flavor and extremely tasty. Even my lunch partner enjoyed every last drop of their food. Needless to say, I'll be back to enjoy more. Also, the prices were pretty decent for the portion. I was very pleased.

A tiny Columbia landmark that unassumingly sits off Devine ST. While you won't be glamoured by the…read moredecor you will quickly come to feel as though you are dining at the table of a friend. Service is always top notch with staff not only knowledgeable of menu items but also accommodating to any dietary concerns or requests. Whether you go for lunch or dinner you will find portions to be large and food consistently delicious. Every dish I've tried has been delicious including the hummus, chicken salad, Tabouli, eggplant pizza, muduras rice and salmon and chicken pita. Caution though to any non-garlic lovers as dishes are a bit heavy on the garlic and moistly christened with butter.

It's hard to find authentic Mediterranean, but here it is!! The hummus and eggplant / Damascus…read morebread was a favorite of the whole table. The schwarma was very mild, tasty.... Not quite as spice filled as I have had before but still yummy and would order again. And I didn't get a photo of our pizza because they were inhaled too quickly! The handmade crusts and red sauce were some of our favorites in all of Columbia.

Stopped by around 11am after an appt nearby. This spot has a decent amount of parking in their lot…read moreso no street parking necessary. It's a nice quaint spot and everyone in there was so nice. We walked in and were instructed to seat ourselves. Adam was our server and was amazing. I chose the build your bowl option and got rice, chicken gyro with the Al Amir salad and vegetables as my side. We also ordered the hummus with Damascus bread. Everything was so delicious. The chicken was tender and nicely seasoned. The rice was perfect and the salad and veggies were equally as yummy. The star was for sure the Damascus bread! It was so soft and just absolutely delicious. Everything is reasonably priced for the portions. They also have vegan cheese doe their pizzas but ran out the day we went so will definitely be back to try that!

Moving from the PNW, finding a good Indian restaurant was a must. The west side of Columbia had…read moresome good ones but somehow we missed this place in the north east side of Cola.. The food is excellent and the quality has always been consistent (even the good places on the east side seemed to vary in consistency with their food). We are now regulars and typically order out from here at least once a week. Highly recommend!

My favorite Indian restaurant in the area recently changed ownership so with that I'm on the quest…read morefor a new spot. JJ's came highly recommended so off course I had to try it out. I came here Saturday at 1 with my daughter and was meeting a friend. We were seated immediately and staff were kind. They had shah paneer here which is one of my favs so off course I had to get that, I also got an order of the butter paneer masala and out of those two I actually loved the buttered paneer masala more here though both were amazing. I also placed an order of the salt and pepper mushrooms, garlic and cheese naan and off course some mango lassi. Everything was delicious and friendly quick service. My only complaint was as we wer finishing our meal I really started smelling cigarettes coming through the vent which thankfully we were finishing up but the smell was not pleasant at all. My 6 year old devoured the food as well. We'll for sure be back.

Lamb and chicken kabobs were excellent. Good helping of rice and veggies. Service and staff were…read morenice and helpful. Would go again if in the area.

Came here for dinner. It was completely empty. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it was something…read moreto keep in mind. Ordered the chicken and lamb shawarma. It's was ok. It honestly lacked some flavor, and the rice itself was basically flavorless. Adding salt to the dish helped. Overall, there are better spots to get Arabic/Mediterranean food.

It was very good. Portions were good size and very tasty. Will go back. Will recommend to friendsread more

Great Sunday buffet with live dosa and chaat station. Buffet included masala chai and lassi…read more There wasn't a whole lot of vegetarian items but I was happy and still ate way too much. Besides the live dosa man, service was non existent. Nobody ever cleared the dirty plates from the table and I had to go ask for cups for the water, even though they had places a container of water on the table. The small bowls that are usually made of stainless steel at Indian buffets were Styrofoam here, which I did not like at all. Prices are higher than what they advertised on their Facebook page. They add a surcharge for paying with a credit card. It was $51 and some change for two of us to eat after tax. Not bad for what we got. I've eaten dinner here too, off the menu and enjoyed my dosa and daal tadka.

Overall I would say this is a solid place to have a great meal. Being from California and seeing…read morethe people cooking I was VERY skeptical of what the meal was going to taste like. ***Shoot me we have a melting pot and great authentic food made from the source**** I was pleasantly surprised surprised by my meal. I ordered one of the 5 specials: leg of lamb. Now I will say I was disappointed it wasn't on the bone and the meat wasn't as tender as I would have liked but overall the meal tasted really good. For $12.99 the deal for the amount of food was great. Everyone in our group had something different that all looked delicious. They have more than just Greek food which in itself was interesting. At our table there was pork chops, lasagna, pizza, and some Greek dish that I don't recall the name. Overall everyone enjoyed their meal. The service was good, with the server coming back to check on our large group frequently. My two gripes were she kept reaching over everyone which is a big no no is service industry and downright tacky. Additionally, they had their fingers basically in the food when they were bringing some of the plates to the table; which is disgusting. Overall the food, service, ambiance, and price of what you get is great so check this place out.

Timely service, grat tasting authentic Greek food at a reasonable price. They also have Italian…read morecuisine on the menu and great dessert options. The restaurant is decorated in a European style amd goes well with the menu.

**2 Gingers** on Bush River Road in Columbia is under new ownership, and the changes are…read moreimmediately noticeable in a very good way. The menu has been streamlined, parking is plentiful, and the exterior has been freshly painted white, giving the place a clean, updated look before you even walk in. Inside, the space has been beautifully remodeled. It's bright, white, modern, and spotless, with tasteful accents that make it feel welcoming without being overdone. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout the visit. I missed their weekend buffet (which I'd love to try next time), but ordered the tandoori chicken with a side of garlic naan. The tandoori chicken was outstanding--deep, authentic flavor with just the right amount of spice. Enough heat to lightly tingle your lips, but not overpowering or lingering. Easily one of the most flavorful tandoori chickens I've ever had. The garlic naan was absolute perfection. If I lived closer, this would be a regular stop, especially to catch the buffet on a weekend. Highly recommended--definitely worth checking out.

Friday night date night took us right back to one of our all-time Columbia favorites -- 2 Gingers…read moreIndian Food. At this point, we're basically regulars, and for good reason: it's consistently delicious. The kind of delicious where you're already planning your next visit before you even leave. The staff is always so attentive, the food comes out hot and fresh, and you can't go wrong no matter what you order. We always kick things off with either the Veggie Samosas or the Onion Pakoras -- both perfectly crispy and served with that addictive tamarind dipping sauce. My go-to entrée? The Spicy Butter Paneer Masala... every. single. time. Meanwhile, my husband is loyal to the Chicken Tikka Masala or the Lamb Chops -- and honestly, you can't miss with any of them. The service stays top-notch, the flavors stay unmatched, and 2 Gingers will forever be a favorite of ours in Columbia. If you haven't been yet... this is your sign.