25 Essential Columbia Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Columbia.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
South Carolina
an everyday essential brunch restaurant address in Columbia, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 87.0.
Metro Diner
South Carolina
an everyday essential table known for disciplined diner cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 83.6.
929 Kitchen & Bar
South Carolina
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Columbia's most persuasive korean restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 82.4.
Dave's Hot Chicken
Columbia, South Carolina
4.6 stars from 1,334 reviews for this chicken restaurant address in Columbia.
Roy's Grille
Columbia, South Carolina
4.6 stars from 747 reviews for this restaurant address in Columbia.
Smashburger
Columbia, South Carolina
4.5 stars from 2,209 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in Columbia.
Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse
Columbia, South Carolina
4.6 stars from 3,561 reviews for this steak house address in Columbia.
Market On Main
Columbia, South Carolina
4.7 stars from 2,392 reviews for this restaurant address in Columbia.
San Jose Mexican Restaurant
Columbia, South Carolina
4.5 stars from 1,106 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Columbia.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Columbia, South Carolina
4.7 stars from 2,130 reviews for this korean barbecue restaurant address in Columbia.
Luca's Wood Fire Pizza & Restaurant
Columbia, South Carolina
4.7 stars from 442 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Columbia.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Columbia SC
Columbia, South Carolina
4.6 stars from 556 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in Columbia.
Big T Bar-B-Q
Columbia, South Carolina
4.5 stars from 166 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Columbia.
Crave Artisan Market
Columbia, South Carolina
4.8 stars from 287 reviews for this restaurant address in Columbia.
IHOP
Columbia, South Carolina
4.2 stars from 1,337 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Columbia.
East Bay Deli - Broad River
Columbia, South Carolina
4.3 stars from 589 reviews for this deli address in Columbia.
Melting Pot
Columbia, South Carolina
4.8 stars from 1,500 reviews for this fondue restaurant address in Columbia.
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
4.4 stars from 874 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Columbia.
Publico at BullStreet
Columbia, South Carolina
4.3 stars from 574 reviews for this restaurant address in Columbia.
Persis Biryani Indian Grill-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
4.2 stars from 1,224 reviews for this indian restaurant address in Columbia.
Silver Fox Grill
Columbia, South Carolina
4.6 stars from 966 reviews for this american restaurant address in Columbia.
Lucky's Burger Shack
Columbia, South Carolina
4.5 stars from 1,174 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in Columbia.
Railroad BBQ
Columbia, South Carolina
4.7 stars from 972 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Columbia.
DiPrato's
Columbia, South Carolina
4.6 stars from 1,196 reviews for this deli address in Columbia.
Smashburger
Columbia, South Carolina
4.3 stars from 1,301 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in Columbia.