Location: West Columbia
Top Restaurants in West Columbia
Top Things to do in West Columbia
- 1. Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
- 2. West Columbia Riverwalk
- 3. University of South Carolina
- 4. Cayce Historical Museum
- 5. Gervais Street Bridge
- 6. South Carolina State House
- 7. Bill's Music Shop & Pickin' Parlor
- 8. Palmetto Outdoor Center
- 9. Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
- 10. Old Mill Antique Mall
Best Bar food near West Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in West Columbia. West Columbia is a city and commuter town in the suburban eastern sections of Lexington County, South Carolina, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was 14,988. It is a part of the greater Columbia, SC metropolitan statistical area.
Things to do in West Columbia
10. Liberty Tap Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 742 reviews
Liberty means many things to many different people. It is a celebration of the great American farmer and the rich bounty he puts on our tables. It is a celebration of America's melting pot of rich ethnic cooking styles. It is a celebration of the resurgen
Reviewed By michele m
Visited on Wednesday afternoon. Possibly 2 other tables at the most. We ordered appetizer chips/blue cheese and meals.The server checked on us 4 times prior to the appetizers coming out to see if we needed anything??? Ah, yes! The appetizer!After the appetizer the server check on us 3 more times before the hamburger arrived. Very attentive, but a waste of time. The blue cheese chips were soggy and not crisp.Then the hamburger came-it had been compacted into a hard ball and flattened squished and dried out. It was not juicy or tasty, but a dry hard clump.Not 45 seconds after the server dropped off the food they came back to see how the food was and if we needed anything-we were still fixing and cutting to eat!!!!The trips to the table every 3-4 minutes was crazy. The food was not that great.Michele739,Thank you your review and letting us know about your recent experience. I will be sharing your comments on the food with our kitchen team and we will be addressing the issues you pointed out immediately. I will also be talking to your over zealous server to make sure they are not hovering over guests like that! Again I appreciate your feedback so that we can correct these issues. Please feel free to get in touch with me if you would like to discuss your experience further at [email protected] or 803-461-4677. I hope we will see you again soon and I assure you the next visit will be great!Thank you, Rich Vascovich | Operating Partner
9. The Mouse Trap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
The Mouse Trap is an American Bar and Grill featuring Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. We serve Fresh Certified Angus Burgers, Delicious Jumbo Wings, Philly Cheesesteak and other Specialty sandwiches including the Beyond Burger, Scratch Made Soups, Salad
Reviewed By MRRomanSC
Went solo for drinks. Nice local adult crowd. Closes early (9:00) so no rowdies. Bar games around 7:00 PM. Menu features home cooked.
8. Oyster Bar Columbia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By mcdh4561
This is a real old-time oyster bar! The shuckers do their job right in front of you, and they are experts. 2 dozen oysters, and not a single piece of roster shell! The oysters were big and plump, and were the best that we had in Columbia.
7. California Dreaming Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 986 reviews
Awarded Best Salad, 17 years running -Free Times reader survey, 2017 & The State, 2017 and Best Business Lunch -The State, 2017; Best Restaurant to Take a Date and Restaurant to Take your Parents -The Daily Gamecock, 2016. Enjoy giant-sized fare from the
Reviewed By Kim D
California Dreaming is a family favorite! Love the charm of the building, but the food is the best around! The California Dreaming Salad with house dressing is the best salad I have ever tasted, the tasty buttery croissant compliments this meal!
6. Cantina 76 Main Street
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Cantina 76 is a lively, independently owned restaurant and bar that specializes in fresh Mexican-inspired cuisine and signature margaritas; providing a fast yet satisfying dining experience in a casual, upbeat atmosphere with seating inside and out at two
Reviewed By poundsand12
Went into Cantina 76 to grab a drink and relax from our travel. The margaritas were tasty and they have a decent beer selection. The tacos were delicious!! I recommend the bbq pork taco. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. Maybe a little too quick as you can feel a bit rushed. My only complaint would be I wished the drink glasses were bigger :)
5. Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 200 reviews
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery has been brewing and serving classic ales since 1995. Starting in 2015, we will regularly feature cask-conditioned ales served from wood kilderkins made by Alastair Simms, the only master cooper in the United Kingdom. Michael Jacks
Reviewed By Lbouknight
I haven't eaten t the Hunter-Gatherer in a long time. Friends of ours wanted to try it prior to going to the James Taylor concert. I read several reviews the day before and everything sounded good. We decided to order from the Chef's Special menu. I had lamb chops and my wife had the gnocchi special. Another of our party had the gnocchi and his wife got the Mac n' Cheese dish. She enjoyed her dish, my lamb chops were OK, but I wouldn't order them again. The two in our party that had the gnocchi were very disappointed. The both said, "No flavor with a burned after taste." They asked for vinegar which they applied liberally, to add some flavor to the dish. Unfortunately we were on a tight schedule due to the concert and didn't have time to send the dishes back.
4. Pearlz Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 347 reviews
The Original, Eclectic Little Oyster BarPearlz Oyster Bar is committed to serving only the best seafood South Carolina has to offer. Our Seafood Menu features an assorted mix of raw shellfish, local seafood, Lowcountry recipes, and regional favorites. Our
Reviewed By inkeddood
Had the half dozen raw oysters. Very small in size. Couple of beers. Served in a can. Bothers some on other reviews, but no biggie. That's how I have them at home. Tacos were great. All 3 of us had them. Pasta with added shrimp had tails still on. Odd for a place of this caliber. Our server hit all her marks but not very engaged like something was going on personally. Very short, quite unfriendly. Then again, not sure what's going on in her life. We'll visit again. Hello Inkeddood, thank you for visiting Pearlz Oyster Bar. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our oysters, along with our beers! We are appreciative of your feedback, and can assure you we will be addressing our staff with it! Thanks for the review, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
Where to Eat in West Columbia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
3. Thirsty Fellow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 241 reviews
Located by the University of South Carolina, we are a full service restaurant and bar open 7 days/week. Casual atmosphere, dining room and covered deck, close to USC athletic activities and concerts at the Colonial Life Arena and Koger Center.
Reviewed By Lisa D
Great location for before an event at Colonial Life Arena, but usually VERY busy then. Great menu variety and a step up from Pub Food. Reasonably priced and good selection of hops!Thanks for your great review!
Where to eat American food in West Columbia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Bourbon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 309 reviews
Bourbon is a whiskey bar and Cajun-Creole kitchen located just off the steps of the South Carolina State Capitol Building. We serve over 350 bourbons and American whiskeys, as well as whiskeys from around the world. We craft classic cocktails using only t
Reviewed By SouthernBelleByBirth
We were late getting here for dinner and decided to go a little lighter. My husband frequents here due to travels with his job. This was my first visit. The burger was good and the onion rings were great. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were excellent. Nice atmosphere, great service, and really good food. Glad I can add this to the list of great restaurants in Columbia!! Try it!
Top 4 Cajun & Creole food in West Columbia, South Carolina, United States
1. The Mouse Trap
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
The Mouse Trap is an American Bar and Grill featuring Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. We serve Fresh Certified Angus Burgers, Delicious Jumbo Wings, Philly Cheesesteak and other Specialty sandwiches including the Beyond Burger, Scratch Made Soups, Salad
Reviewed By MRRomanSC
Went solo for drinks. Nice local adult crowd. Closes early (9:00) so no rowdies. Bar games around 7:00 PM. Menu features home cooked.
