First time here and I tried the smoked salmon BLT. They should have been ashamed giving such a…read moresmall piece of salmon on that long loaf of bread. Least the bacon covered the whole bread. The flavor was good however. Their sweet potato fries were spectacular, I love when they come with cinnamon and sugar. The sweet tea was on point too. Parking lot is kinda small so I can imagine on a wkend or a game night it could be hard to find close parking.

Henry's is pretty nasty. I stopped in to grab a drink, and the restaurant felt pretty gross. My…read morebeer was a little bit more expensive than the same drink at other restaurants, and the bartender was obnoxious as well. She was talking very loudly about some stuff that should probably remain private, and there's really no need to speak that loudly as well. All-in-all, I did not like Henry's, would not recommend it, and most likely will not be coming back.

An obvious Columbia staple that just by driving by you wouldn't think much of, but once you step…read moreinside you feel it. The connection, community, and comfort. You feel the local love and familiar faces of those who frequent. Being off Devine, so parking, although not as bad as other areas, still is a little challenging, but it's so worth it. I went at lunch, and it was busy; however, the service was welcoming. Again, it was a feeling of comfort and nostalgia. The menu looked like it had a lot of good options. We ordered the salmon special, which came with rice and a green salad. The food didn't take too long at all. Everything looked fresh. It almost took me on a mental trip back to Greece and how fresh those ingredients were. I should have captured the after picture of the plate. I ate every drop. Everything was so delicious, from the salad to the rice with the juices and sauce from the salmon seeping throughout. The salmon was so delicious. It was like grilled yet cooked to perfection and full of flavor and extremely tasty. Even my lunch partner enjoyed every last drop of their food. Needless to say, I'll be back to enjoy more. Also, the prices were pretty decent for the portion. I was very pleased.

I went to this place because of the reviews. I had a gyro and my mum had a Greek salad with…read moregrilled shrimp. The tomatoes were the cheap Walmart Roma tomatoes that need at least a week of ripening before they are good to eat. The lettuce was clean and fresh but that was it, it barely had any seasoning or dressing. Horrible. We had to wait quite a bit which would not matter if the food was good. The pita bread was probably store bought or just made cheaply. I know it is Columbia, and I have given up expecting great quality restaurants, I know the standards are pretty low here, but this placemos bad. Service was really good and the waitress was nice and polite.

This was an excellent dining experience, as we recently visited this Lebanese restaurant. It is…read moreconveniently located on Devine street in Columbia, SC and they have a private parking lot it is a popular restaurant, so parking can be challenging. There is also available street parking as well. Upon entering this restaurant, we were quickly seated and greeted by a very professional staff member. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. Their menu offers plenty of delicious entrees, and they also have daily specials. We placed our order after checking out their menu, and we truly enjoyed everything we tasted. I'm positive that we will return for another visit soon, and I'd strongly recommend this restaurant for friends and family members.

Came here after my run one night and man was I pleasantly surprised!…read more First, the atmosphere was absolutely great. It's a super chill vibe with dim lighting and not a ton of busyness. The seating was comfortable, had tons of cushions so it was definitely a vibe. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. Came to the table the right amount of times and was pleasant as anyone can ever be. The food was on point! The gyro meat was seasoned to perfection. I opted to swap the rice out for their veggies and it was a great call. There were bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms in there which complimented the meat perfectly. Their tzatziki is homemade and the perfect contrast to the dish. I'll definitely be back for lunch or dinner soon!

Dined there during Devine Nights~ Liz is a spectacular, personable server! She was always there…read morewhen drinks needed refilling and offered the best recommendations for dinner options. Tasty calzone, interesting pear & chicken salad, and the charred okra appetizer always a crowd pleaser They were busy, indoors & on the patio. A fun place to be!

moldy carrots, dirty celery, terrible service. what on earth? A very expensive and disappointing…read moremistake.

I decided to try the grilled octopus appetizer. It was very tasty. The octopus was perfectly tender…read moreand had great flavor from the grill. The Romesco sauce was just ok though. There was also a nice roasted red pepper and black olive salad that came with it. My only criticism is that I felt like the portion of octopus was small for $21. Then I decided to try the Boeuf bourguignon. This was definitely comfort food. A very tasty beef stew, but a bit different recipe than I'm used to for this dish. Theirs has potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and onions. But the broth tastes like they might also use a touch of tomato paste. I could be wrong. Nonetheless, it was tasty and the thick broth was yummy on the piece of crusty bread it was served with. I'm tempted to come back and order the entree size of the octopus for $32 and see what the portion size is. Service was excellent. Very attentive.

Oh my - sensational. Went tonight for my birthday. The last 2 birthdays were celebrated at Halls…read moreand DiVino Rosso, both of which were extremely disappointing. But not Madrigal. The food is simply incredible. My husband had the Caesar Salad and the Boeuf Bourguignon. I had the Burrata Caprese Salad and the Rousseau Pizza. He gave me a shocked look when I went for the Pizza, but I'm not sure it's fair to call it pizza. Let's just say heaven on a crust! And I'm ready to go back and have the Boeuf. For dessert, we took the advice of our server and ordered the Ube Basque Cheesecake. Wow! (Pictured is the portion we brought home.) I'm a good cook, so when eating out, I expect to have a meal that surpasses my skills. And this most certainly did. The presentation was excellent. I don't give the ambiance a 10, but that's so secondary to the meal I just enjoyed. Thank you to Chef Emma and team!

I've been here twice and both times service has been great and food was delicious. Ive always been…read moreseated promptly since you can make reservations or call and get added to the waitlist. Theres seated my both inside and outside and the vibes are great. I've heard that their food is always great and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Though I couldn't remember what I got last time I decided to go with something totally different and try the flounder wrap which was simple but out of this world! Soooo good, and with my wrap I did the truffle fries with a side of ranch and blue cheese. Everything was a hit and our server too was great. 10/10 great find for Columbia! Oh and I almost forgot, the peanut butter pie slice was like eating a big snickers the perfect amount of peanut butter, chocolate and crunch! It was phenomenal- so rich.

Thankful for another trip around the sun and this year instead of heading out of the country I…read morecelebrated in SC with family. The only downside about my born day is the close proximity to Valentine's day. Which can sometimes make the planning around the commercialized love day tricky... especially when it comes to restaurant reservations.... Womp womp. Backstreets Grill said they could accommodate a party of 8. They were clearly busy and with our party size we could understand. Nonetheless, we had a very loonnngggg wait, which was frustrating and deflating. We waited 4x the time the young ladies initially told us upon arrival. However, once we were finally seated things started to turn around slightly. I say slightly because we were seated on the enclosed patio, with a portable heater but several people were cold. Just to think they kept asking us and others if we wanted to sit outside. (It's February @ night). Now the food: Some of the dishes were more favorable than others and I must admit all of my personal choices were great. Appetizers: -Mussels - White Wine (My Order) -Fried Oysters (I tried) -Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna -Lump Crab Dip (I tried) -Tomato Parmesan Soup (My Order) -Side House & Caesar Salads (I tried) I personally had the Mussels, which were perfect, and the tomato parmesan soup and both made you want to like the bowl. The broths were so good. I tried the fried oysters, they were also very good, but the presentation was a little messy. The Lump Crab Dip and the Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna completely fell short and were not memorable at all and the side salads were sad. Entrées: -Cajun Chicken Pasta w/ Blackened Shrimp (My order) -Buffalo Chicken Pizza (I tried) -House-made Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes & vegetables -Pork-chop w/ mashed potatoes & green beans -Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla w/ Fries -Ribeye w/ Truffle Parmesan Fries My sister and I both ordered the Cajun Chicken pasta, I added the blackened shrimp to my order, we were both extremely happy. The dish was not spicy but it was well balanced. The recipients of the Meatloaf, Buffalo Chicken Pizza and the Quesadilla were all also pleased with their dishes. The folks that ordered the ribeye and the two pork-chops were not impressed... the dishes were just ok. Our server Adrian, was pleasant, but you can tell he was very overwhelmed which sometimes didn't translate well. As the night went on we understood he was being pulled in multiple directions at once and he did good despite of it. Overall I enjoyed my celebration and experience @ Backstreets Grill. Just A Note: I notice that they can get busy so be ready to wait. Even smaller parties were forced to stretch their patience.

All week I had been planning to fly over to Taziki and order the Greek Salad with a Salmon on the…read moreside. Today was that day. Of course my hubby had to place an order as well! The Greek salad was so good! The onions, olives, cucumbers and all the great ingredients tasted so wonderful with the grilled salmon. All I can say is, I am ready for more! My hubby ordered the Turkish Meatballs with Basmati Rice. By the looks of it no crumbs to be found anywhere, which means he loved it:) Great meal, awesome customer service and clean establishment means repeated customers right here! We will be back for more soon.

I am definitely on the fence with this place. Great service, clean establishment but the food was…read morelacking..... I ordered a falafel wrap and it was missing sauce or flavor to the point that we had to go and ask for Greek dressing to add.. my meal came with potato chips, but I mistakenly ordered another potato, which was the roasted potatoes which may have been old and undercooked a bit. We asked if we could get the cucumber and tomato salad just so I could add it to my falafel wrap to make it complete, I was also missing olives. The Cesar salad was also lacking and underdressed, I don't know if we just ordered the wrong items and maybe she give this place another try ......we will see.

Love this place! Food is awesome, employees are polite and helpful, and it's clean and fresh…read moreinside. Wish you were out here by Camden I'd definitely visit more often.

I eat at this Cava often and I love the location its a few minutes from my job i can run in and…read moreout. It's always clean when i come there and thats a plus. But what i don't like about it is rude customer service, while I'm ordering my food I don't need you telling me. Oh it's gonna be a up charge for something I'm asking for obviously I want it because I'm asking for it right. Then the major thing is why are you throwing my bowl like you have an attitude. I like that customer service that Angela gives when you enter the building. Shes greets you with a smile and assist you when you're undecided and she doesn't have an attitude when you ask for extra portions.

The Gourmet Shop was really good! Now, I'll admit that I didn't get the most exquisite meal, but my…read moregrilled cheese, potato chips, and coffee were excellent! I went on a weekday morning when it wasn't too packed, and I really enjoyed the authentic deli ambiance, which isn't the easiest thing to find in this neck of the woods. My server (whose name I didn't catch) was such a sweetheart and did an amazing job of making sure my drinks were re-filled, my food was delivered on time, and was proactive in offering me a cup of coffee to-go. After my meal, I enjoyed wandering around the other side of the restaurant for a few minutes, which included a cigar room, an enormous wine cellar, and a host of fine cheeses that I had never heard of before! All-in-all, I really enjoyed The Gourmet Shop, will definitely be back in the future, and would recommend it to anybody in the area who's looking for an authentic deli experience!

One of the best brunch spots in town! The Gourmet Shop is a cafe and shop with kitchen gadgets…read more(think Fresh Market high end) on a local scale. They have wonderful sandwiches and the best tomato bisque in town (order with a side of Fresh Bread). Their chicken, shrimp and pimento cheese are all fan favorites! They have 4 dollar glasses of wine and 5 dollar craft beer. We ordered a slice of blackberry cake and it was divine! Cheesecake and a deviled food cake layered with blackberry moose. Delicious! Gourmet Shop is the best spot in 5 Points!

Been thinking of this place a few times, but have passed because I thought it was a seat yourself…read moreand wait in line at different counters for your food.......not at all! The service is above par, from checking in to the service at the table, very attentive and quick! The only reason I didn't go 5 stars is because the length of the menu, I was thinking more.....but honestly the choices they had will make me come back! I got the waygu burger and it was cooked PERFECTLY, seasoned amazing, the truffle fries were crispy and flavorful, the homemade ranch was some of the best I had, and I honestly loved their smoked ketchup! The place would be even better during the hot months due to their outside seating, so can't wait to try.

I chose Market on Main for our graduation lunch and was a bit surprised by their strict…read morecancellation policy -- $15 per person for cancellations made within 24 hours or for no-shows. The food was pretty good overall, but my chicken salad sandwich was extremely disappointing. The croissant was very dry, and the shredded chicken combined with the consistency of the dressing was not at all what I expected. After only a couple bites, I left the entire sandwich untouched. What was even more disappointing was that when our waitress brought the bill, she clearly noticed I hadn't eaten the sandwich and chose not to ask about it. At this price point for lunch, I would have expected the situation to be handled a little differently. We sat in the covered outdoor area, which was nice, but there's also an uncovered outdoor section with older picnic tables that don't really match the vibe of a more upscale lunch spot. If you plan to sit outside, I'd recommend making your seating preference clear when booking.