Came in a busy Saturday and the place was crowded and loud filled with music and conversations…read more We did eventually get seated and eventually ordered. Crab cake: 4 stars. Real crab. Came with a nice cooling dill sauce that was so delicious. Took a star away cuz it was super salty but luckily saved by the dill sauce and water. Fried catfish: 4 stars. one of the best batter for fried fish. The batter on top was think and crispy and light so you couldn't taste the oils. Wish they split into 2 or three pieces instead of the jug piece. Because the piece was thick and big the bottom was soggy so minus the one star.

Pro: - The ambience was pretty cool, and I loved the…read morehipster aesthetic of it all. Con: - We ordered the catfish& grits and the trout. Both dishes were completely devoid of any flavor. Zero flavor whatsoever, and I wish I were exaggerating. The grits were flavorless slop, and both fish fillets tasted like solidified water.

Before we talk about the food, let's talk about the people that worked there. Everyone is so nice…read moreand take the time to remember your name and have a little conversations when they have time. Always survive vibe! Now the food! I personally like to get the same thing every single time I have tried different items but my go to is always going to be the 6 or 10 piece wing basket with the flavor metro sweet hot with blue cheese. I usually switch it up depending if I want french fries or if I want hush puppies both are delicious. The wings are delicious. Everything is delicious. I know that when I'm going to nothing but Wings I will never be disappointed unless it's a Sunday or Monday because they're closed (which they well deserve to have days off ) love yall keep doing an amazing job!

Great tasting wings! Each wing was tossed in the sauce really well, and the flavor was on point…read more The fries were seasoned just right too--not too light and not so much that the seasoning was overpowering. The Tiger Woods (tea/lemonade) wasn't the best in my opinion, but everything else was solid. Overall, I'd give them an 8/10. I'll definitely be back!

Great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a restaurant worth visiting…read moreagain!

Good and service was great!! Amanda was great!! Visiting from Southern California, will be…read morereturning once we visit again!!

Amazing food. Amazing service. Gabby was exquisite…read more Chill vibe. I am always nervous of trying out new restaurants. This place did NOT disappoint. Love the wings

I've heard of this establishment a handful of times and I finally got the opportunity to try it…read moreout. We were in the mood for some wings and didn't think we could do any better tee r than this place. Upon entrance, the restaurant was packed with people but there was no delay in getting seated. Our server was very patience since the menu did seem quite overwhelming, despite knowing we wanted wings. For starters, we tried the firecracker shrimp. The shrimp were delicious which left me longninf for more. They come in a small portion so don't expect to be able to share with more than two people. I opted for a 12 piece, bone-in wings split between the Gamecock and Spicy Parmesan. Both flavors were delicious. The wings were massive and I actually couldn't even finish the meal. This place has some incredible wings with many flavors, plenty of tvs to watch any sport, and seems to get busy so it has a great atmosphere. It took me way too long to try the gold standard of wings in Columbia, but it won't be the last.

Went for lunch today with friends. Got there at 11:10 and it wasn't crowded yet. We ordered the…read morethree piece chicken special, a chicken breast with water, a two piece chicken special and another separate chicken breast with a salad. Service quick, Chicken excellent (crispy yet moist), Crinkle fries were good and a great cole slaw (Sweet, similar to KFC but different). Always a great experience if you get there before the crowd. Definitely one of the top three chicken places in the Cola and surrounding areas! Probably #1 or #2 in most peoples polls.

I'm not sure what sparked the craving, but as I passed through Columbia at lunchtime, fried chicken…read moresuddenly seemed like the only answer. I asked Yelp for the highest‑rated spot and ended up here. The place was bustling, with most of the parking lot full, yet the ordering process moved quickly. By the time I returned from the restroom, my number was already being called. I had ordered a three‑piece meal with double cole slaw in place of fries and a sweet tea. Settling in at a table, I dug in. The cole slaw leaned too far on the sweet side for my taste, though the texture was crisp and fresh. I skipped the dinner roll and the tea, focusing instead on the chicken. It was thoroughly cooked, meaty, and satisfying. Not especially spicy or bold in flavor, but solidly good. This isn't a fancy establishment. The tables and floor may not be spotless, but the food delivers. Best fried chicken I've ever had? No. Still, it was very good, and worth the stop. [Review 1573 of 2025 - 1374 in South Carolina - 25123 overall]

This place is awesome! It's not the cheapest BBQ place, but it is delicious!…read moreThe meat is so delicious I usually don't even put sauce on it, and the sides are just as tasty. I definitely recommend this place, and their daily specials are always amazing too.

Turkey wings can't miss!…read more Also get the kale and collards combo. It's a great side with green beans and cornbread. Been coming here for years almost weekly and don't plan on stopping.

Baker's has been a solid lunch spot for me recently. The staff is always friendly, especially the…read morebartender who always takes great care of us. It's the typical sports bar vibe. Got plenty of TV's to watch the games on and got a few arcade machines if that's your thing. The food is always solid. Whether it's the Lemon Pepper Wings (not pictured) or their Beef Philly all the way , it's always made fresh and seasoned perfectly. If you're looking for aesthetics, this isn't your place, however if you're looking for a "Cheers" type vibe where folks know your name and you can get some great food, this is your spot.

This was my first time at Baker's. I met some friends here. At first I was a little hesitant to eat…read morehere but my friend reassured me that the food was actually good. I was still like "we'll see about that". Parking wasn't too bad. Being that it's on the perimeter of Columbia Mall or what was Columbia Mall, there's parking surrounding the business. It wasn't too packed which was great. We walked in and sat ourselves at a table. The waitress came over and greeted us within a few minutes. I believe they have happy hour in the price of $3 for their house liquors. The drinks are made well. The menu had a bit of a variety and it was hard for me to choose what I wanted because everything seemed like it would be tasty. After placing an order, the salads came out within 10-15 minutes, then the appetizer and right after the entrées. The food was hot. I ordered the egg rolls and the sweet and spicy wings. I wish the appetizer, which were the egg rolls, would have came out sooner as they were warm than hot, but they were good and came with a specialty sauce. It had a light kick but was tasty. The wings were good and hot. The sweet and spicy sauce had a good taste. I wish they were crispier as I requested. The fries were so good! Hot and seasoned well. The salads looked great as well but I did not have those. Their chicken club sandwich looked good as well and my sister said it was delicious!

Omg ! Never have I've been to a wing stop that the bathroom needed attention, the door handles was…read moreso dirty like it doesn't get cleaned n the trash cash filthy. Ok so we ordered our food . We visited there cuz it was closed by to Fort Jackson where my daughter graduated boot camp. N our cashier was nice , talked really fast but got order right. So our food came out n it was so Disgusting looking . Every box I open w our food was so dark dark brown like it was being cooked in very dirty oil that hadn't been cleaned out. Ifries looked liked they were cooked in dirty very dirty oil that hadn't, took them back n he said they r fresh??? Well they might be but they still are so dark n gross looking. I asked him , I've never had food from wing stop that looked this nasty. So we have up n we threw our food n left .. no golden food in that place !!! Cooked in dirty oil

Pitiful service! Ordered wings and received confirmation that the order would be ready in 10-15…read moremins. We arrived at the 15 minute mark but waited for another 35 minutes after getting to the store. And of course there was no apology or admission of poor service. We won't order from this place EVER again!

I ordered the fish and chips , it's real haddock and the beading is tasty, thin, and crispy. Also…read morevery well seasoned! I ordered the steak fries , because they are hand cut, but to be honest, I wasn't impressed. They were slightly undercooked and not crispy. They were dark, so I suspect they just need to change the oil to more accurately gauge the doneness of the fries. Another customer kept ordering this and it looked so pretty! I decided to try it and, honestly, I'm OBSESSED! It's not as sickening sweet as I expected. It's fruity, but sour, with a an aftertaste of gin. I would love to try this with Hendricks or Roku, I think it would level up the flavors. But this was made with tanqueray. Still, I HIGHLY recommend this unique cocktail. But you'll have to ask for it.

The Cock N' Bull was a really fun and interesting neighborhood bar, with an excellent selection of…read morebeers. The bartender was also such a sweetheart, I enjoyed conversing with the other patrons, and my tenders and fries were pretty good as well. I'll be back soon!

My to go place for a proper Guinness and wing chips ! Always cold inside to beat the SC summer…read moreheat. You can get a solid fish and chips here too !

Publick House is a really cool restaurant, the ambiance is very old-school cool, and the service is…read moreusually pretty good as well. Although I don't personally eat wings, this is my friends' and family's go-to place for the best wings in Columbia. I mainly get the mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, and fries, which are for the most part above average, although a little hit-or-miss. They have a great selection of beers, and their hand-made liquor drinks are always fresh and well-made. I have noticed however that their non-alcoholic beverages such as lemonade and soda are often watered down and not the greatest. All-in-all, Publick House is an above-average restaurant, and one that I would definitely recommend to others and will keep coming back to.