The food was very good. The service wasn't so good. The waitress i had didn't refill my coffee…read more Hell, she barely came by. I waited and waited to get my bill. Then waited and waited to pay. The other waitress seems to be great. The food was good.

I had a hankering for some fish and grits and I wanted to try a new place. So I ended up trying…read moreRay's Diner. It is a little hole in the wall place, but the food was really good! I did end up ordering the fish and grits and the plate came with eggs and toast as well. That was a nice surprise! I also decided to try the sweet potatoes since it was a special on Sunday. The meal was really good! The fish was perfectly seasoned and fried. And it was a good portion of fish. Grits were good too! Just a nice hearty meal. Staff was friendly and the food came out in a decent time. I highly recommend this place if you want some southern cooking, and don't mind the small diner, hole in the wall kind of vibe. I loved it! Will most likely be back when I'm in the area.

My dad came here about 10 years ago while visiting some friends in the area, and wanted me to try…read moreit. It did not hold up to standards from last time, but was still fairly good. Pawleys Front Porch is a dive bar, and has been featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We arrived about 15 minutes after they opened, and were the first to arrive. Even after us being in the restaurant for an hour, only two other parties arrived to dine. It honestly felt like a ghost town, and hope that it is not like this every day. Their fried pickles are actually pretty good! They are crispy, hot, and have a good dill taste (good pickles). The chicken tenders are good! They aren't frozen, are crispy, and have good taste. The burger was supposed to come with a pretzel bun, but apparently they haven't had a pretzel bun in three years lol. Why is it still on the menu? We don't know. His burger was a bit overcooked and toppings weren't quite as high quality as last time. Our server was wonderful, and constantly came around to refill our drinks and get us anything we need. It did take a bit of a long time for our food to come out, but that's alright. As long as the food is good we don't mind. We hope to see the restaurant return back to how good it used to be!

Does not deserve to be on the DDD list! Traveling through…read moreand we were excited to find a Triple D restaurant in Columbia but it should not be on the list. We waited an hour or more because they said there was only one cook. We got our burgers (ordered medium) and they were completely overcooked. I wondered if mine was even beef. I stabbed the meat with my plastic knife and lifted the whole rock solid patty puck. Cocktail was decent and they stock Fever Tree ginger beer so stay with the cocktails.

Top of Carolina rotating restaurant (USC) southern style Buffet. The food is cooked by USC student…read moreand chefs.The flavors were exceptional and have remarkable depth in taste. Presentation of the food was great, my family ate the barbecue shredded beef, pork, and turkey, the menu does change. U need to check there website before going for times and menu. A host of items on the menu, offering something for the whole family. The shop is both clean and tidy, having plenty seating space and a nice bar. The hostess/ waitress was attentive at all times. Staff members there greeted us in/ out when we left. I know I'll certainly be returning soon and would recommend this facility. They are only open on the weekends

This was a very great experience!! Amazing views and service! Meet some great people! The food was…read morethe best part! So many options!!

This is a classic spot, MAKE RESERVATIONS though!!!! The staff is awesome shoutout to the man in…read morethe front that usually has a broom, he's friendly and rocks. I usually get the strawberry pancakes and it hits every time. Really good coffeee and cute mugs. One of the better places to go for breakfast in columbia with very reasonable prices. Trenholm plaza is beautiful, where even with a wait there's enough to do to pass the time!! Classic spot, 10/10, can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

The Original Pancake House was pretty good, but it wasn't amazing. I got the chocolate-chip…read morepancakes, which were fine, but nothing better than anything I could've gotten at Waffle House. My friends had a similar impression of their meals, stating that they were "fine", but didn't really "hit the spot" per se. I also got a plain bagel and a side of bacon, which I can definitively say were below average, and simply not very good. As for the ambiance, it was pretty basic, but enjoyable nonetheless. I liked the thematic artwork on the walls, which displayed pancakes and other breakfast items without coming across as goofy or silly. In addition, I loved how the menu had a section titled "What are Pancakes?", which detailed the history of pancakes and the restaurant as a whole, which I thought was a nice little touch. I also loved their old-fashioned coffee mugs, which are difficult to find these days, despite their higher level of quality and effectiveness. Finally, our server was sweet and did a pretty good job of checking up on us. Overall, I'd say that the Original Pancake House was pretty average and wasn't really anything better than I could've gotten at a chain restaurant like Waffle House or Denny's. I may come back in the future, but I wouldn't make it a priority, nor would it be at the top of my list.

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in all of Columbia, SC. I always receive spectacular service and…read moredelicious food here. If you haven't tried Mr. Friendly's, you are indeed missing out. P.S. When you come, get the fried chicken with tasso gravy, mashed potatoes and collard greens. You will NOT regret it.

Peanut Butter Fudge Pie (5/5): The best part of the meal. The crumbly crust was delicious and the…read morepie itself tasted like a Reese's cup. Buttermilk Fried Chicken (4/5): Decent fried chicken. I didn't expect it to be a boneless breast. Dark meat would've given it more flavor. The potatoes were flavorful and creamy. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish (3/5): The catfish wasn't anything special but the grits were very good. Lots of flavor and good texture. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Fried Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes (3/5): Would've been a lot better if it was fried more and had a crispier exterior. The herb goat cheese was good, but there was a little too much of it. Loved the roasted garlic (great for spreading on the complimentary bread!) Buttermilk Fried Shrimp (2/5): Only came with 4 shrimp. The shrimp itself wasn't very meaty and it also wasn't fried long enough. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Came here on a New Year's Eve, bartender was extremely rude and would not serve me after just…read morehaving sat down at the bar. Apparently they don't like younger looking individuals to drink at their bar? Asked me if I came from upstairs or off the street, I mentioned I did in fact come from upstairs (the hub). Although I don't live there I was visiting some friends. Immediately was asked to leave, requested to speak to a manager and also was thrown out. I've never in my life been treated in this way anywhere I've ever gone. No explanation or anything just told to leave. Surely was a moment I will not forget. Also I have gotten food poisoning on two different occasions from this restaurant

The bartender and waitress were really nice. There's a full bar selection, nothing fancy but they…read moredo have drink specials listed on a stand-up chalkboard. There's open seating concept, with a tv at the bar if you'd like to catch a sports game. The menu had great options, however my chicken Ceasar salad was bland. I would definitely try the gluten free pizza next time. I also overheard the bottle of wine paired well with the cheesecake!

Food so good a random kid asked to join. We said yes…read more Smells nice in here. One flickering light though. We got the pig out. We couldn't wait to eat so I am showing my empty plate. DONT eat the pickles. ‍eat here. Came again with the fam. Wow 2 well feds done in 40 minutes. Try the cornbread. Eat here.

Was visiting the area and came across Midwood Smokehouse when looking for a BBQ spot. The menu…read morelooked great and the photos online highlighting the food and the establishment looked promising; still rustic but with a modern twist. The table enjoyed the Miguel's Queso. I'm pretty sure the kids licked the bowl clean. Kids Chicken Nuggets - 6 crispy nuggets with a side of choice. Thick breading but good portion and taste. Crinkle fries were a bit hit for this little one. Enjoyed the fries with ranch. Lone Star Brisket Sandwich - Smoked brisket, house-made pickles, and slaw. Brisket looked delicious but was a bit dry and lacked seasoning. The pickles, slaw, and BBQ sauce delivered the moisture and flavor. Smoked Half Chicken - Smaller chicken quarter but tender and moist. Still lacking flavor counting on the BBQ sauce. Had the mac-and-cheese and fries as a side. Mac was cheesy but again dry. Saint Louis Pork Ribs - Good portion but again on the flavor - heavily reliant on the sauce. Sweet tea was perfect and the pickles were delicious! Service wasn't the best; refills were hard to get. I think next time we will avoid a chain and find a hole-in-the-wall establishment.

6/2/24 NOW Angel's Diner! Very busy Sunday at lunch time…read more Go to my review forthcoming at Angel's Diner. Never sent it this busy when it was HYWY 378 Diner!

We ate breakfast here recently. It was around 7:15 AM. Several patrons had already been served and…read morewere nearly finished with their meals. The diner opens at 6:30 and the staff is fully prepared to serve you at that early hour. We were greeted quickly and pleasantly with drink orders taken promptly and food orders immediately following. There were other patrons and none of us waited - all that with only one server. Between the four of us we had scrambled eggs, toast, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, hash (made from scratch) and don't forget the homemade jam - we had peach. The iced tea, hot tea and coffee were all excellent! I wish I lived in the area. This place is worth repeat visits.

Friendly, great value, neighborhood restaurant. We ordered the corned beef hash with eggs and the…read moresausage with eggs. Waitress was pleasant and food was quick and hot. It's our go to breakfast/brunch place in Cayce. Will visit again

Wife and I visited a couple weeks back for an incredible breakfast at a very reasonable price…read more We tried a few different menu items and were extremely pleased with them all, especially the homemade corned beef hash. Both of us agree that we be having breakfast here and maybe lunch another time moving forward. Thanks to the entire staff for making this breakfast memorable!!

Smoker in the parking lot is a sign of some good bbq. We had the Sunday specials...pulled pork and…read morefried chicken with 3 sides. The collards were delicious and so were the candied yams. Limited seating and very clean restrooms.

Guys the hype is real for the special Philly cheesesteaks they make. Do yourself a favor and get it.read more