NOT a genuine Greek restaurant - seems like a front for something else. Only about 10 tables. No…read morebread came with the entrées, nor salad. The spanakopita was not real spanakopita. It was horrible. The potatoes were three chunks on the plate as a full serving. Ordered the salads extra and they were very small. There were two specials listed on the board and neither one had a price posted. The price was $24. This was lunch. Out of four people, only one enjoyed their food. Keep going. Looks like there's a genuine, good, busy well rated Greek restaurant down the street

We went here on July16, 2026. Arrived 4:50 p.m., prior to their listed opening time. Decided to…read morewait. At approx 5:06 p.m. the "open" sign was on. We tried to enter, but the door was locked. After a few mins. we tried again. Still locked. There is a table with chairs outside, so we sat and proceeded to wait. A few minutes later, the waiter (there was only 1), told us he hadn't bothered to open the door as the chef had not arrived yet. We said it wasn't a problem as we were not in a hurry and we could spend the time having something to drink (iced tea) and perusing the menu. After the chef finally arrived and we could order, we ordered the Dolmadaki to share and two entrees that came with salads. We told the waiter that we would order dessert after dinner. The waiter eventually brought out the salads. Nothing special, but very overdressed. He then brought out the entrees. (In between his service, he spent a lot of time looking at himself and fixing his hair in a mirror on the wall in this small dining room.) My chicken souvlaki was very dry, served in large lumps that were difficult to cut. Potatoes were ok. My husbands beef kabob was flavorless, and his red lentils also lacked flavor. At this point we were still the only patrons and Andrew was the only waiter. He then came over, and asked if we were ready for the check. We informed him that we each wanted to order baklava and that he needed to make sure that our check did not include the Dolmadaki which we never received. He acted surprised that we hadn't received the appetizer, in spite of the fact that we were the only patrons and he was the only waiter. He went back to the kitchen and when he returned he told us that they only had 1 baklava as the chef didn't bake any that day. We requested our check instead. He proceeded to say that the Dolmadaki would be out shortly, at which point we informed him that we did not want them as they were to be our appetizer, not something we wanted to eat after dinner. When he finally brought the check, I needed to ask him to remove the used dinner plates so that I could deal with the check. While I was very tempted not to leave any, left a very meager 12% tip that day. Due to all of the above (and the fact that the only bathroom had an overflowing trash bin, no hand sanitizer in the dispenser, and could have used a good general cleaning) we cannot in good conscience recommend this restaurant. It was also interesting to note that when we left there were still no other patrons, but the restaurant next door was booming. Next time we'll try there.

Still love this place! 3 couples and we went on a Tuesday night. It was busy but not overcrowded so…read morewe could visit and enjoy each other's company. The food is always amazing, great service and we even ordered 3 desserts. I forgot a pic of my delicious grilled shrimp on Mediterranean salad.

Met a friend for supper who was staying next door at the hotel. He had never tried Mediterranean…read moreCafe so we gave it a shot. Parking is in the hotel parking lot as they share the lot so early there was plenty of room. Raining and muggy so we couldn't set on the nice patio at front. Place was actually crowded but we were able to get a two top. Hosted and waitress were supper friendly. They have some craft beer option and they had a German option which I went with. The special was a blackened Salmon with a peach chutney that was phenomenal. We each had a Greek salad also that was large and delicious. We finished with a delectable baklava. Great meal and friendly service.

Falafel King is a small restaurant attached to a gas station at the corner of Harden Street and…read moreGervais Street in Columbia SC. It's been here for a few years but I'm not a regular customer. I ordered the King Special pizza and King side salad. The salad was very fresh and flavorful with a nice crunch to it. The pizza was one of the best I've ever had in my 58 years. And the service was very friendly, the restaurant clean and bright. I highly recommend you try it out. I was the only customer here throughout my entire meal from ordering, to eating, to posting this. All during lunchtime on a Monday. So this small business needs a resurgence of customers.

While visiting Columbia, SC, I had a craving for a good falafel wrap and used Yelp to find Falafel…read moreKing. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when I first pulled up because it appeared to be inside a gas station. Thankfully, I quickly realized they were separate businesses, and the clean environment immediately put my mind at ease. The falafel wrap was exactly what I was looking for fresh, flavorful, and made to order. The falafel was seasoned well with a nice texture. I would have preferred more topping options but the tzatziki sauce complemented it beautifully and the chickpea salad was a great side. It was definitely worth the stop, and I'll be back the next time I'm in town.

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.

A tiny Columbia landmark that unassumingly sits off Devine ST. While you won't be glamoured by the…read moredecor you will quickly come to feel as though you are dining at the table of a friend. Service is always top notch with staff not only knowledgeable of menu items but also accommodating to any dietary concerns or requests. Whether you go for lunch or dinner you will find portions to be large and food consistently delicious. Every dish I've tried has been delicious including the hummus, chicken salad, Tabouli, eggplant pizza, muduras rice and salmon and chicken pita. Caution though to any non-garlic lovers as dishes are a bit heavy on the garlic and moistly christened with butter.

Popular downtown lunch spot for many professionals. Serving up fresh Greek and Italian dishes…read more Friendly staff who make you feel welcomed immediately upon arrival. Portions were generous and food was prepared quickly. The pasta was well sauced, next time I think I will add shrimp. The Spanakopita was tasty but a bit heavier on cheese than I prefer. Casual environment with ample indoor seating.

My husband and I have eaten here a few times and have always enjoyed the food and relaxing…read moreatmosphere. I am really sold on their fries. We went this past week and I was going to try something different but couldn't resist getting souvlaki again. I think the ac was not working well that day as it was a bit warm inside. But the food was good and quickly served. It seems to be packed every time we go but by the time we had ordered, a table was available.

When I need a gyro platter I eat here. Really enjoy the hummus I dip my fries in sometimes. Service…read moreis really good here. Parking lot is always full ton of repeat customers I suspect eat here at Pitas.

Cleanliness: 5 Quality of food: 5…read moreQuantity of food : 5 Customer Service: 5 Location/ Parking: 5 Reservations: N/A This greek restaurant is situated on Taylor Street in Columbia. This a solid dining experience. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious and mouthwatering starters and main courses that will appeal to everyone. We ordered their gyro platter and their lamb platter. Everything we ate was fresh, delicious, andexquisite. The chefs are clearly using the best quality ingredients to produce dishes that are simply delightful. @noirvedanaturals

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!

This is honestly the best restaurant in Columbia, SC. The food is impeccable. Zero complaints. I…read moresat at the bar and our bartender Joe was delightful. The cocktails were some of the best I've had.

You can't get anything vegetarian and gluten free there. All their sauces have gluten in them, and…read morethey won't alter a dish to make it vegetarian.