Our Favorite Places to Eat
Fresh, delicious Mexican fare and drinks. Outdoor seating on Main Street. Favs: PHILLY CHEESE-STEAK TACOS and the TRES HOMBRES sampler!
58 locals recommend
Cantina 76
2901 Devine StFresh, delicious Mexican fare and drinks. Outdoor seating on Main Street. Favs: PHILLY CHEESE-STEAK TACOS and the TRES HOMBRES sampler!
Chips and Salsa, great bar and full array of Mexican favorites. FAVS: CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA, FRIED BURRITOS
10 locals recommend
San Jose Mexican Restaurant
110 Creech RdChips and Salsa, great bar and full array of Mexican favorites. FAVS: CHICKEN CHIMICHANGA, FRIED BURRITOS
Fun food and drinks and the famous PIZOOKI! 20 Mins from here on Harbison. Favs: LOADED NACHOS, TRI-TIP AND BABY BACK RIB COMBO, PIZOOKIE SAMPLER
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
148 Harbison BlvdFun food and drinks and the famous PIZOOKI! 20 Mins from here on Harbison. Favs: LOADED NACHOS, TRI-TIP AND BABY BACK RIB COMBO, PIZOOKIE SAMPLER
Italian cooking the way it used to be. FAVS: ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GOUDA BISQUE, LASAGNA, VEAL PARMESAN, CANNOLI
29 locals recommend
Alodia's Cucina Italiana
2736 N Lake DrItalian cooking the way it used to be. FAVS: ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GOUDA BISQUE, LASAGNA, VEAL PARMESAN, CANNOLI
Great Pizza and Italian cuisine. FAVS: PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM PIZZA, CHICKEN MARSALA, ANTIPASTO SALAD, seriously the best and biggest CALZONE ever!
Ferrara Pizza & Pasta Lexington
109 Old Chapin RoadGreat Pizza and Italian cuisine. FAVS: PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM PIZZA, CHICKEN MARSALA, ANTIPASTO SALAD, seriously the best and biggest CALZONE ever!
Fresh and delicious sushi and other delights. FAVS: FRIED POTSTICKERS, SPICY TUNA ROLL, RED DRAGON ROLL, GAMECOCK ROLL, there's a Clemson roll too, but it's overrated.
Ganbei Japanese Restaurant & Bar
5580 Sunset BoulevardFresh and delicious sushi and other delights. FAVS: FRIED POTSTICKERS, SPICY TUNA ROLL, RED DRAGON ROLL, GAMECOCK ROLL, there's a Clemson roll too, but it's overrated.
Delicious sandwiches, pizzas, and more. FAVS: SHRIMP PO' BOY, PHILLY CHEESE-STEAK, get the FRIES - I don't know what they sprinkle on them but you need it.
15 locals recommend
Libby's
116 W Main StDelicious sandwiches, pizzas, and more. FAVS: SHRIMP PO' BOY, PHILLY CHEESE-STEAK, get the FRIES - I don't know what they sprinkle on them but you need it.
Village Idiot Pizza
4517 Forest DrGreat pizza with an atmosphere to match.
Kaminsky's
930 Gervais StCan't go wrong with any kind of CHEESECAKE, CARROT CAKE, or
Pearlz Oyster Bar
936 Gervais Stget 'em RAW or STEAMED with hot sauce and lemon!
The Haven Coffee House
121 E Main StPATTY-O-SULLIVAN OMLETTE
Founders recipe corned beef hash made with potatoes, onions and special spices with melted Swiss cheese.
36 locals recommend
Eggs Up Grill
205 Columbia AvePATTY-O-SULLIVAN OMLETTE
Founders recipe corned beef hash made with potatoes, onions and special spices with melted Swiss cheese.
Historic locations and super friendly staff. Can't go wrong with the BREAKFAST BOWL or the CREEKSIDE SAMPLER!
Creekside Restaurant
711 E Main StHistoric locations and super friendly staff. Can't go wrong with the BREAKFAST BOWL or the CREEKSIDE SAMPLER!
Quick Bites Nearby
McDonald's
2700 Emanuel Church RoadYou know it's not good for you, but you eat it anyway :-)
Taco Bell
3983 Platt Springs RoadMake a border run just a mile down the road
Chick-fil-A
5465 Platt Springs RoadEnjoy it any day but Sunday
Bozes
2736 Emanuel Church RoadLocal favorite - bar food and pool tables!
Pizza Hut
2721A Emanuel Church RoadThe original pan pizza
Subway
2721 Emanuel Church RoadWe think the mayo and oil should go on the bun under the meats
You heard it here folks, the Colonel's secret recipe: salt, thyme, basil, oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, dried mustard, garlic salt, paprika powder, ground ginger and white pepper
KFC
2711 Emanuel Church RoadYou heard it here folks, the Colonel's secret recipe: salt, thyme, basil, oregano, celery salt, ground black pepper, dried mustard, garlic salt, paprika powder, ground ginger and white pepper
Wendy's
3154 Augusta RoadDelicious square beef patty - completely savage Twitter account
Nick's Gyros and Seafood
3260 Augusta RoadWhether you say GY-ro or YEER-o, it's going to be good.
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
5165 Sunset BlvdGet some sweet tea to wash down those biscuits
A Columbia institution! Fried chicken, burgers and ice cream
14 locals recommend
Zesto of West Columbia
504 12th StA Columbia institution! Fried chicken, burgers and ice cream
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
2832 Augusta RoadSeriously seasoned food AND open on Sunday!
Sonic Drive-In
3955 Platt Springs RoadGotta get the tots!
Domino's Pizza
3985 Platt Springs RoadThree words: Parmesan Garlic Knots
Entertainment
Regal Northlake Village
929 N Lake DrNewly remodeled theater with leather recliners!
Icehouse Amphitheater
107 W Main StNew and exciting outdoor venue
Big stars in an intimate venue. Great place to catch a concert.
15 locals recommend
Township Auditorium
1703 Taylor StBig stars in an intimate venue. Great place to catch a concert.
Sightseeing/Attractions
Shops, Entertainment, Food and Fun - great place to walk around and people watch
33 locals recommend
The Vista
807 Gervais StShops, Entertainment, Food and Fun - great place to walk around and people watch
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdCool place with exciting exhibits for all ages
A great way to spend a rainy day seeing beautiful artwork and collections
139 locals recommend
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StA great way to spend a rainy day seeing beautiful artwork and collections
One of the Southeast's TOP zoos - 170 acres of animal exhibits and gardens.
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyOne of the Southeast's TOP zoos - 170 acres of animal exhibits and gardens.
Williams-Brice Stadium
1125 George Rogers BlvdThe official home of the U of SC Gamecocks!
Concerts, ballet and more in beautiful downtown Columbia
33 locals recommend
Koger Center for the Arts
1051 Greene StConcerts, ballet and more in beautiful downtown Columbia
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln StCheer on the Gamecocks or catch a concert or event!
Convenient and easy access the world in our own backyard
23 locals recommend
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
3250 Airport BlvdConvenient and easy access the world in our own backyard
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
312 Laurel StBeautiful paved walking trail along the river
Timmerman Trail
This is our favorite place to ride bikes or walk our dogs!
Downtown campus home to over 30,000 students and home of the Gamecocks!
62 locals recommend
University of South Carolina
1244 Blossom StDowntown campus home to over 30,000 students and home of the Gamecocks!
Free building and grounds tours - it's a great way to learn local history.
104 locals recommend
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StFree building and grounds tours - it's a great way to learn local history.
Do not miss this if you're in town on a Saturday morning! Local craftsman, food trucks, live music and more.
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StDo not miss this if you're in town on a Saturday morning! Local craftsman, food trucks, live music and more.
The official home of U of SC Gamecocks Baseball. This is a beautiful park in the heart of downtown and it's just a few miles from us.
9 locals recommend
Founders Park
431 Williams StThe official home of U of SC Gamecocks Baseball. This is a beautiful park in the heart of downtown and it's just a few miles from us.
Places of Worship
NewSpring Church
657 Bush River RdWe love our home church! We would love to save a seat for you.
RADIUS Church
300 W Main StBeth Shalom Synagogue
5827 N Trenholm RdIslamic Center of Columbia
1929 Gervais StLexington Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
1461 Pisgah Church RdLexington Baptist Church
309 E Main StThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2224 Augusta HwyThe Basilica of Saint Peter
1529 Assembly StBrew and Nightlife
Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StGreat local craftmanship
Columbia Craft Brewing Company
520 Greene StColumbia's Best
Lexington local favorite for local craft beer. Try the SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP, FISH & CHIPS or the BREWPUB BURGER
10 locals recommend
Old Mill Brewpub
711 E Main StLexington local favorite for local craft beer. Try the SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP, FISH & CHIPS or the BREWPUB BURGER
Check out this new brewery inside the old town hall in the WeCo River District. Great outdoor space, entertainment and locally crafted ale.
24 locals recommend
Savage Craft Ale Works
430 Center StreetCheck out this new brewery inside the old town hall in the WeCo River District. Great outdoor space, entertainment and locally crafted ale.