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    Transmission Arcade

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Big Cat Rolls
    Phillip N.

    We heard they had great burgers here. After having the smash burger, I can confirm it was so good! The Mac & Cheese was good, but could have used some salt. The big cat bites were pretty good. The bar tender's were easy to order from and attentive for refills and getting our food. The vibe was good, there were lots of retro games, and good music. Would recommend for a great burger and a fun night with friends!

    Jade W.

    Yes, I finally made it to Transmission Arcade! I like the low key vibe and all of the nostalgia. Ordering takes place at the bar. This spot is family friendly until 8 pm which is when it is 18 and over. The smoked wings were on point, and they give you plenty. The fries were good as well. I love the hand cut style fries. Their ranch is delicious. The drinks are pretty standard. The tequila with the orange slice is great. The margarita was good. The bartender was pretty cool. I'm so glad I was finally able to make it in and can't wait to go back!

    Smashed Burger All the Way  Pineapple Margarita
    Jonathan C.

    Transmission definitely stole my heart. Small bar with plenty of pinball machines and some banging food! I'll start off by saying that I absolutely loved the customer service. It was my first visit and the bartender was great. We asked him what his favorite drink to make was and what were some of the go to items on the menu and they absolutely DELIVERED! The smash burgers were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The combination of cheeses worked really well and the addition of the smoked tomatoes definitely sent this burger over the top! The big cat rolls were solid but the star component of this dish was the abacus sauce. It was bright, spicy, and tangy. It complimented the collards in the roll perfectly. Lastly the atmosphere is super chill. They had plenty of pinball machines as well as a few classic arcade games to play. All in all I think I found my new chill spot for a great drink , great food and chill vibes.

    We Outside !!
    Zeek D.

    Worth the trip! Will visit agn. Smoked Wings all Games are fun so many memories . No where else have I had this type of fun

    Derek N.

    Transmission is such a cool place! It's barely noticeable from the outside, but once I stepped inside, I was instantly amazed at how unique and colorful the inside was! The chicken tenders and fries were great, and the drinks were affordable as well. The bartenders were all really cool, and the clientele was very nice and welcoming! I didn't play any of the games this time, but everybody who was looked like they were having a great time! I would highly recommend Transmission, and I will certainly be back soon!

    Smoked wings
    Christian S.

    Transmission Arcade is a nice little spot with fun arcade games and pretty good food! We go to play the game often but this time we got to try some of their famous smoked wings, which were delicious! That blue cheese dressing is also really good. We also had the cheesesteak which was just alright. It needed more seasoning and flavor. Staff were nice and helpful and made a delish Long Island ice tea and margarita! Looking forward to retuning!

    Gamer girls having fun.
    Dwayne A.

    Great atmosphere. I heard about this place a while back and have been wait to finally get here. Classic arcade games at their finest, all the way down to a pinball machine eating my token...haha. Being here brings back a lot of exciting memories. The best part was bringing my girls here and seeing them immediately take it. The food was great as well. We got the wings, which were even better than I expected. The Super Smash Burger really hit the spot. The patties were well seasoned and the bun was perfectly toasted. I'll be back around here real soon.

    Menghai T.

    This arcade bar has a lot of old pinball games, retro games like pacman, marvel v capcom, skeball, and more. Games vary between 1-3 tokens (25c per token). A chill vibe with food and drinks. I just opted for a beer and it came with a dollar worth of tokens as well. Staff was very friendly. Overall I had a good time here and would come back again!

    Arcade games
    Kendra C.

    This place has the old arcade games I remember playing in my grandma basement!! It's so much fun. When you walk in you have a few tables and bar stools. The bar stayed busy the entire time I was there. Before all 8 all ages can enjoy. Once 8pm hits, it's for adults only. I went around 6pm, i saw only 3-4 kids. We did not order any food or drinks, we were there for the games. The bartenders were very busy but they made a point to speak and service the next person. I really enjoyed the games. Be sure to bring cash, the arcade games takes tokens. $1 = 4 tokens, the games takes 2 or 4 tokens, depends on what you play. This is a great date night spot. Brings out the kid in you!! I will return in a couple weeks to give a food review

    The arcade area
    Dariel F.

    My husband and I went last night and it was totally a vibe!! The smoked wings that alone deserves the 5 stars, but it was a cool place to play some vintage games!! We went before 8pm so there were little ones there (which we didn't mind) but we next time we will try it after 8pm!

    Bahn Mi with Five Spice Pork. Small Side of Mac n' Cheese with housemade bacon.

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    Go for the chicken and stay for the games seriously the food is good and the games are an added bonus!

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    Great cocktails, great beer selection, great food. Highly recommend for a date night!

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    Pretty much any game a millennial would ever want to play in an arcade. Beer and food is good too.

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    We went for brunch on a cold and rainy Sunday. My only wish was that they had hot coffee. I would gladly have added some liquor to it!

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    Thursday night girls' night done right!! We stopped into The…read moreHollow for Bottles & Boards and were very impressed. The Wild Game Tasting Board was the star of the table perfect for sharing and trying something a little different. We also ordered the gator bites (a must-try!) and finished things off with cheesecake for dessert, which was the perfect sweet ending. Good service, Amazing Food. The chef really goes above and beyond! This is the perfect spot if you're looking to switch things up from your usual dinner routine and try something a little wild.

    When my family in Columbia suggested a "forest to table" restaurant, I wasn't sure what to expect…read more But The Hollow surprised me in the best way. The concept centers on wild game. Bison, elk, boar, rabbit. These are proteins you don't see on most menus. The restaurant leans into a woodland theme with greenery hanging throughout the space. It borders on a bit much, but the open kitchen visible from the dining room grounds the whole experience and adds a nice touch of theater. The seating was comfortable and well spaced, perfect for a family dinner where you actually want to hear each other talk. Our server was outstanding, easily 5 out of 5. She knew the menu cold, offered thoughtful recommendations, and struck that ideal balance of attentive without being intrusive. She made the evening better. The drinks were mostly a win. Two cocktails were excellent, creative and well balanced. A third was over iced and fell flat. Minor miss, but worth noting. The food is where The Hollow really shines. The charcuterie board was a fantastic start, featuring a well curated spread of wild game meats, quality cheeses, fig, and mustard. The mains delivered across the board: salmon, elk, and bison all came out beautifully with great flavor and generous portions. The sides deserved their own applause, which isn't something I say often. The dessert menu was the one soft spot. Nothing grabbed our attention, so we ended up heading across the street to Kaminsky's for something sweet. For a kitchen that puts this much care into everything else, the dessert offerings felt like an afterthought. A couple of notes on the bill to be aware of: we were charged a few dollars for swapping a vegetable side. There was a 3% credit card surcharge that caught us off guard. When you're out with the family and the tab runs into the hundreds $, most folks are paying with a card. That's a fee I'd want to know about upfront. On the menu, from the server, somewhere visible before the check arrives. The bottom line: The Hollow is a creative, well executed restaurant with standout food and excellent service. If you're in Columbia, it's well worth a reservation.

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    2.8(55 reviews)
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    I'm giving this a good review, but the vast majority of that is due to our outstanding server. She…read morehandled a very large group of people and she did it well. Drinks were great. However, we expected German beer options being that they call themselves a Biergarten. They had none. Absolutely nothing about this place was German. We went on a Sunday late morning and all they had was brunch. That was fine, but the brunch menu was fairly limited. And again, nothing German. While our service was great, it looked like they had two servers for the entire place. We saw two tables of people get up and leave because the weren't being waited on. Again, our experience was good. But maybe consider the negatives before trying.

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