Restaurants near Koger Center for the Arts

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1. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.5

Awesome(2912)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 21 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

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2. El Vago Mexican Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(10)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Columbia

El Vago Mexican Kitchen is a new restaurant in Columbia, South Carolina that serves traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant is located at 601-A Main St., near the intersection of Main and Blossom streets. El Vago is open for lunch and dinner, and offers a variety of dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas. The restaurant also has a full bar, and offers a variety of margaritas, beers, and wines. El Vago is a great place to go for a casual meal with friends or family. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, and the food is delicious.

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3. Tupelo Honey - Columbia

4.6

Exceptional(210)

££££Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Columbia

Booked 52 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.If you do not see your desired party size or time available please see our website for additional reservation availability. https://tupelohoneycafe.com/location/frisco/reservations/

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4. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.3

Awesome(2736)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 38 times today

Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

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5. MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia

4.8

Exceptional(274)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to MOA, downtown Columbia's exclusive destination for authentic Korean BBQ dining. Our upscale establishment prides itself on delivering an unforgettable culinary experience, where the vibrant flavors of traditional Korean cuisine meet the highest quality ingredients, including our signature dry-aged beef. Sit back and relax as our dedicated service team expertly handles the grilling for your table, ensuring every bite is perfection. Join us for a memorable dining adventure at the only Korean BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia, where every moment is filled with warmth, flavor, and genuine hospitality.

6. Saluda's

4.8

Exceptional(4157)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 29 times today

Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.

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7. Prohibition - Columbia

4.3

Awesome(183)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 7 times today

Prohibition Columbia opened in the spring of 2024 and is brought to you by the same team behind Prohibition Charleston, which opened in 2014, and Repeal 33 in historic Savannah, Georgia. While many of the food and drink items can be found at all three locations, special considerations have been made to tailor a unique experience in each city.As part of the ever-growing Main Street District, Prohibition brings innovative cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and live music to the heart of Soda City.

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8. Iron Hill Brewery - Columbia, SC

4.1

Excellent(468)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.

9. Kao Thai Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(450)

££££Price: Expensive

• Thai • Columbia

Booked 5 times today

Our menu offers modern Thai eats that are commonly found on the streets of Bangkok as well as a mix of creative pan-Asian and Asian-American fusion dishes that are fresh and exciting. With a rotating menu of specials, we hope to continuously bring new flavors and dishes to the Main Street District!

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10. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Columbia

4.4

Awesome(1648)

££££Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 14 times today

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is an unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” featuring a full Salad Bar with over 30 items, 6 Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb sliced at your table by our Gauchos. Along with a full bar, we have a beautiful walk-in wine cellar with fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California and our Brazilian Flavored Martini Menu. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

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Shiree
Charlotte •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was delicious, service was top-notch, and I enjoyed the charming atmosphere. I appreciate my amazing waitress. Definitely a must-visit for great food in my book!
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.3
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James
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great service the staff is always friendly and inviting!
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Tupelo Honey - ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Columbia
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4.6
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Arielle
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Cameron is absolutely phenomenal, and truly an asset to this team. Alley and Madison, both were equally as amazing. The superior service and amazing food made such a beautiful and memorable experience.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia
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4.5
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Simon
South Carolina •1 review
4.0
Dined on 13 Jun 2025
Services good but the bbq is okay. Meat is blend and hot dishes are not having enough taste. I have lot of leftover.
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MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia
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4.8
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Robyn
1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2025
Food was great, love the atmosphere! Our server Adi was amazing!
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El Vago Mexican KitchenPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Columbia
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