The wife and I were catching a show at the Koger center and were under a time crunch but the staff made sure we made it in time. Sat at the bar and were immediately asked if they could get us anything promptly responding with drinks. We ordered a Caesar salad and the chipotle Chicken quesadilla both of which were delicious. Overall great food atmosphere if you wanted to "pregame" before a show. Would definitely come back before future events. read more

Nice bar just on the SW outskirts of Univ if South Carolina; basically across from Greek Village. Plenty of tv's, table and room for groups. Atmosphere is pub/sports bar type. 10 min walk from Assembly & Blossom. Food was pretty good; service friendly but pretty slow and lacking a bit. Had to ask multiple times for napkins and just a bit slow at times. Good place for good bar food and drinks, catch a game. Oh and the pizza looked delicious. Just set your service expectations a bit. Would honestly be like a 3.5 read more

I love the ambiance of This restaurant. They had students, families and couples all having a good time and getting great service. We arrived early on a Friday night and thank goodness we did because it got busy really quick. The parking area was very small, not sure if there is additional parking elsewhere. Being lent season we could only order veggies and cheese pizza and although it was good it needed the pepperoni!!! We also had fish and chips which was crispy and well seasoned. My o my disappointment was that I ordered a Guinness, I did not realize that it was in a can. That was on me for not reading. Great service, good food! read more

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Thirty fellow is a great stop for pizza and a beer. Wide tap selection, huge menu! I got the white sauce pizza, it was great! If pizza isn't for you, they have a full menu. Service was great, our server was very attentive and patient while I was catching up with an old friend. Trivia was happening while I was there which was a little extra fun as well :) read more

It's been a lonngggg day but the wife wanted to eat so here we are .. we line in a college town so we stop in Thirsty Fellow.... I can imagine on a game night this would be the spot to go with the open floor plan. We started with fried pickles and I ordered the Philly cheesesteak add lettuce. If you want Mayo it comes on the air just a heads up. The fried pickles well well well we might have hit the jackpot .. they were fresh out the grease .. not that nasty cornmeal either . And the ranch dipping sauce is good also I dog think it homemade but nonetheless good. As in the past the appetizer got me excited and was disappointed by the entree ... my Philly was suppose to coke all the way with the mayo on the side ... the peppers and onions were left off. Then I wasn't too pressed but the Philly had yellow cheese so if you're a cheesesteak fan this may not be the item to order. The waitress brought me a side of peppers and onions and I tried to make it work but it was a no go. Once I finally finished making my Philly ... I took a bite and the steak was burnt ... the waitress was nice to take it off and I asked her to charge me for just the fries which I BODIED LOL ...They have the malt vinegar on the table so I dressed the fries up. Not the best experience at all. Especially on a slow night I get mistakes happen but sheesh. Maybe I'm just to cheesesteaks being made with care and I didn't get that here. I wouldn't say don't visit ... but don't get you hopes up to be disappointed. read more

Thirsty Fellow - Fried Pickes - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Thirsty Fellow is always a great sport for some great food! Service was awesome & helpful for a busy before game meal. We sat outside & ended up being very comfortable because of the heaters. Everything was clean & moved around to accommodate our group. Food came out warm & fresh. Everything tasted great. read more

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Very very good overall experience. It was a very nice atmosphere, staff was friendly and helpful. Service was 10/10, and food overall was 9.25/10. You guys should definitely come check out Thirsty Fellow in downtown Columbia. read more

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Our ROMEO group had nine for lunch. Had 4 orders for the tacos, an order of the Tuesday Special Pizza with side Caesar salad, Hamburger order, and a Cheese steak with house raw fries (chips). The guys liked the tacos...looked a bit dry to me but they said the meat was well flavored and liked them. The burger was very good, nice sized. The Philly Steak was good and the fries looked very good...nice and crisp and not overdone. The Pizza was excellent. Great tasting cheese and sauce. Pepperoni was good and the crust was just right. One person said he'd order that next time he came. Wait staff was good and prompt. As always, it's been a favorite of the group. My only complaint was the Pizza special comes if for a small pizza and 2 salads (meant for splitting with two people). Since one person ordered it they brought out a large Caesar salad instead of two small salads. The large salad was really two romaine lettuces (not cut at all, but almost like a wedge salad) with Caesar dressing and some shaved parmesan cheese on the top along with some croutons. Would've been much better if they'd chopped up the romaine and then put the dressing/cheese on and mixed it all up. Either that or instead of a large salad give a small salad and one other side. Just saying. read more

I dined here after attending the St Patty's Day music festival. There was a wait of 15 minutes to get seated so no big deal.i ordered a cheese steak sandwich with fries. It was a pretty good sandwich, however the fries were a little soggy for my taste, however they were still decent fries. Nice place to stop in for a bite. read more

Thirsty Fellow - Philly steak sandwich and fries - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

(3.5) Speedy service, okay food, and clean/simple interior. We got seated in a booth, and the server greeted us right away. I chose the gorgonzola chips as an app and then got the grilled cheese and sweet potato fries for dinner. The gorgonzola chips were a max level of pungent cheesy goodness, and I was delighted with them! The grilled cheese, however, came out lukewarm with barely and melt in the cheese. Also, the bread was lackluster. Given that it was the only choice, I would hope for a more robust and crusty bread. The sweet potato fries were good, though they were also not very hot and I did need to salt them a bit. Throughout our meal, our server checked in on us and was extremely friendly to our group. I was really glad were were in the booth, since the high tops didn't look very comfy. Overall, this spot did the trick in terms of giving my group a meal during a busy holiday weekend. It's definitely better suited for a college-crowd. But, they gave us great service. The food could use some tweaks, but overall, I was happy with my experience. read more

Thirsty Fellow - Gorgonzola chips - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Thirsty Fellow was pretty good! I'd say the two best things about Thirsty Fellow were definitely the atmosphere, and its proximity to Colonial Life Arena. It's a really convenient place to walk to after a game or event at CLA, and I loved how dimly-lit and relaxed it was, while still maintaining an old-school cool type of feel. As for the food, I'd say that it was "good." My pepperoni pizza and fries were above average, yet nothing particularly special. All-in-all, I would definitely recommend Thirsty Fellow, and I'll definitely be back in the future, probably during football season or after another event at Colonial Life! read more

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This is a local fav and now I know why! Great place to stop if you're on a USC campus tour and need a food refueling break as you take in the beautiful campus! Our tour guide recommended this foodie delight hotspot and she was spot on! We enjoyed a delicious lunch and experienced great service despite it being a busy weekday. 5-stars to my Thirsty Fellow read more

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I'm a native New Yorker, so I know from pizza. (If you don't know that idiom, well, I can't help ya.) My colleagues went here without me (I know, I know, rude) but they did bring me back a coupla slices. They were excellent: still warm, crispy crust, good balance of sauce, cheese, and meat. Will definitely give this place another visit and fuller review! read more

Worst food poisoning experience ever. The chicken wings were extremely overcooked and gave me a night of terror. Service was also very sub par. read more

We were in Columbia for the Journey concert. Thirsty fellow was in walking distance so we thought we would stop in. Glad we did! The service was awesome even though the place was packed! As soon as we were seated, the waitress was at our table to take our drink and food order. The food was delicious huge portions and was delivered promptly. My husband had the hamburger and fries. The fries were perfectly cooked an amazing. I ordered the anti-pasta and it was huge! The fried goat cheese was delicious. The next time we are in Columbia for a concert or anything else, we will be sure to stop in! read more

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Perfect for a nice family dinner. Sat outside and it was perfect for three kids. Pizza, pear salad, mozz sticks, fish n fresh chips were all delicious. Service a little slower but great beer and wine selection to keep you company while you wait. Having a 5,6 & 7 year old hard to find good place but this was the place that made our meal enjoyable and easy. Thank you read more

Good food, good service, and friendly people. We ordered a medium pizza with sausage and the chicken fingers with homemade chips. Pizza is woodfired, and it appears the chicken fingers are hand-breaded. There's outdoor seating available for those who prefer the fresh air. Both entrees were excellent, and I plan on going back before heading home to Chicago. read more

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Food was great however, the server could use some help. Didn't wanna wait for us to decide what we wanted to drink. Had to remind you twice for napkins. Ask the server to split the bill in half so we could have two receipts guess he couldn't count cause he didn't do that. He just brought one bill had to ask for to go boxes twice. Your server is our reason why people come to your restaurant and we were not happy with him read more

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Been here 4 years never came here until day after graduation and thank god pizza was so goddamned brutal lmao it was barely cooked. Jess was great tho lmao and kinda cute too lmao read more

Great food in a great pub environment. Servers appear to mostly college students, but were very attentive.

Busy college town bar/restaurant just off campus with American fusion food options. Indoor and outdoor seating. Good food quality and quantity. Great sports bar with lots of TVs to catch your game/sport. High capacity tables for large parties. Staff were helpful and timely. Would recommend. read more

Good selection of beer. Picked the pizza slice up and it pointed straight to the ground and all the toppings fell off. 100% floppy. I might give them a second chance. read more

This is a cool.vibe mainly college restaurant/bar area.. inside looks like a Library-esque. Anyways plenty of beer cocktails and sandwiches Pizza we had was good.. Thick crust only....no options for thin crust or gluten free... So that was a bit disappointing... Drinks were a good pour! We will go back to try other options... probably not pizza ... mainly because we prefer thin crust and gluten free. read more

Thirsty Fellow - Pizza kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes and pineapple and basil - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Had lunch here and it was a good experience. Sadly, the weather was awful and made the patio experience one of wind, rain and cold. However, when the weather lifted it was beautiful. We had great service from the staff. We started with some Bruschetta which was delicious. I had the fish and chips as an entree. There was a thick batter which was good and the fish was tasty. I can say that the location was busy. There is indoor and outdoor seating. I do recommend the location for a good lunch. read more

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We always have an excellent experience Great draft beer selection We've always been seated promptly, even with 8 in our party. Pizza is the kids favorite Hubby's go to is the meatball sub I love the caesar side salad-excellent portion (more than expected) Parking on site is limited. Street parking available & pay lots. Keep an eye on the schedule for local events as the wait could be lengthy No kids menu (but easy to split pizza or a meal for the younger kiddos) read more

This establishment is known for their pizza. So we ordered the pizza. The pizza is fine. El Presidente would most likely give it a 6.9. If he doesn't I will. The pizza is fine not great. You can eat outside here and that's cool. I never went inside. Our sever was nice and made sure we had everything that we needed. It's also dog friendly and she brought out ice water for him. I don't see us coming here ever again just because there are so many better places to eat in Columbia besides this one. Till next time..... read more

Horrible service. Waitied for over an hour for our food. Waitress took 15 minutes to come and take a drink order. Do not recommend. I'd give zero stars if I could. We ordered sandwiches and waited 45 minutes. read more

Met a friend in Columbia & wanted to try something different. Thanks to Yelp, we found this amazing gem in Thirsty Fellow! Situated nearby USC & you can tell this is a favorite spot to USC & Columbia. Plenty of seating indoor & outside. But let's talk about the food. I got a pizza. This ranks as one of the best pizzas I've had in my life! The crust was oh so good & "doughy" & the toppings were excellent. My friend had an Italian sandwich & was very pleased. I was actually wanting some of that sandwich, too. :D Service & prices were great. Only downside is the parking situation. read more

Been a while since I've been but they have the best Margherita pizza in town. Was at a different spot today, tried their take on it and it left me craving the Thirsty Fellow's version. Led me back to yelp. Will be back once the kids go on leave from school read more

It took us 25 minutes until we were able to be seated and when it started pouring rain the waiters never even came outside to help put down the covers. We've been sitting here for 2 1/2 hours waiting for our food and our waiter barely came and checked in on us. Food is alright tho read more

This place is amazing!! The French dip was to die for, the pizza was incredible (and I'm from Massachusetts, I'm VERY picky about pizza), the drinks are great! The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, the prices are super reasonable, I really can't recommend this place enough! read more

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My friend and I came here on a Saturday night. They have a small lot and there is some street parking. We started out with the spinach artichoke dip and it was really good. We each got a small pizza and were surprised how big they were. The pizzas were delicious! Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely come again. read more

I love this place. The night we came was a few months ago so this is an old yet goodie and relevant review. It was a "farewell" dinner for me since I was moving to a new city and we came on the right night! We had free bourbon courtesy of Wild Turkey considering they were the vendors and had extra to showcase that evening (Saturday night) and it was a couple of games on so it wasn't bad. We were seated outside considering October with a jacket or sweater on in early October is totally doable. I had the wings with mozzarella pizza and various peppers since we chose only two toppings. The peppers were spicy but that's how we like them. I also had a green salad with chicken and some fries. My godmother had the fried goat cheese roll as she always does with a side salad. This place is her go to. We also all had shots of tequila as a form of celebration. Parking is iffy sometimes and that's because the lot is small and fills quickly, however, there's off street parking with meters. This place is cool bar type spot; though it's right on the backside of USC's campus, it's still a spot to have dinner with friends, knock back some brews and shots, and enjoy good food without feeling like you're at a college party or bar. Definite recommendation, you won't be disappointed. read more

This restaurant was a favorite of mines when in the Columbia area and usually make a stop there when visiting. They have really good pizzas, sandwiches and chicken tenders. Fun place to watch a game. Nice outside seating area. Great service as well. read more

The mushrooms and sausage with basil pizza was great. The crust was fantastic, with a good flavor and chew. Great beer selections too. read more

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This was my favorite place to go until today. It was a gorgeous day and was looking forward to eating on the patio. When we were seated we smelled trash. The waiter said it was trash by the patio. It was so unappetizing. The waiter seated us inside. We had the mixed green salad which was good, but the firecracker dill pickles appeared to be fried in old oil, as well as the Firecracker shrimp. Will not be back anytime soon! read more

Our server Landon was very nice, polite and accommodating! It's a casual place with a comfortable atmosphere, good bar with a good offering of tasty bar bites . We really enjoyed the pizza . The crust was light and delicious and the toppings were in good proportion to the crust. The hamburger was juicy and tasty too ! Looking forward to our return visit --finding a good pizza here has been a journey, this one hit the spot ! read more

Overall great experience. Service was really good and food tastes great. Wish I would have taken a picture. I had the meatball sub and it was better than expected. I would definitely go back. read more

I saw this place on yelp, and decided to try it out because it's close to my house. There wasn't an option to order online, which seemed strange to me so I called to place an order. An employee picked up immediately and took my order fast and said it'd be ready in 25 minutes! The employee was super nice and friendly. I arrived exactly 25 minutes after I called and my food was ready and they gave it to me super quick! I am such a sucker for great customer service. I ordered the spinach dip, the house made chips, and a small pizza. The spinach dip was soooo yummy! It has a hint of lemon juice which I enjoyed. The chips were okay, not very seasoned and don't come with a sauce. I don't think I'd order again. The pizza was $10.50 and it is sooooo big for a small size! I would definitely order it again. It is worth the price. Give this place a try! read more

Thirsty Fellow - Small red pie - American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Sat at the bar and had a pizza. It was very good. Nice crust and lots of cheese! I took most of the Pizza home which made for good leftovers. read more