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- AAprilSouth Carolina •10 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoOur server was overwhelmed and I think new to the location. He had tables all over the restaurant. We had to remind him to take an order of a person he missed and then had to ask 3 times for a dessert to go. He did the best he could. The food came out at odd times but had decent flavor. It was my 1st time I might would go back as a happy hour sit at the bar type of place but not as a dinner place. The shrimp fried rice tasted like it came right out a microwave box but the charred wings were really good.More infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.3
- BBradvipBaltimore / Maryland •5 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoAwesome as always. Wish they would bring back the BEC at brunch.More infoMotor Supply Company BistroPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Columbia•4.6
- RRobinMobile •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWonderful experience! We were delayed, called the restaurant, and they moved the reservation. When we arrived, they had a table ready despite many waiting (without reservations). Service was excellent and attentive, although they were full and busy. Food came out hot and delicious- what a restaurant should be!More infoBlue MarlinPrice: Moderate• Low Country• Columbia•4.4
- LLarrySouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat food and great service. Manager even stopped by to ensure service was being provided greatly! Excellent place to dine for a dinner date!More infoCowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Columbia•4.5
- CCharlesNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined on 2 Oct 2024Alex was our server and she was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and we enjoyed each of her recommendations. Great flavors and food. Overall, a great dinner experience.More infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.8
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Child friendly restaurants in Columbia include California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating, Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz) and Angell Bros. 1801 Grille
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