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    American Barrel

    3.8 (31 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Sazarack old fashioned!

    We stopped into American barrel the Friday after Thanksgiving, we were on our way to the steakhouse across the street and we're an hour early for a reservation. So we went into American barrel, had a seat on the couch. It is a beautiful location. What a gorgeous building with a wall of bourbon. The old-fashioneds were perfect. Our server Lacey, we could not have asked for anyone nicer or more attentive. She made it so nice to be there. We will be back on our next trip to Columbia!

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    Molly C.

    Good cocktails and cute place! Service was very slow but friendly. They seemed understaffed and ran out of the main tapas dishes so I was unable to try a few. The butter board was cute but not enough bread, spinach and artichoke dip was no good and sticky like a blob of cheese- skip that until they work on that recipe. Posting this review for constructive criticism as this spot has great potential just needs a little more TLC and more staff to handle volume of guests.

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    Angela M.

    They JUST opened, so give a little grace as they figure out some of the systems but let me just say the decor is completely on point with a modern meets 1920s Gatsby vibe, art deco furniture mix with velvet sofas I want everything in this place in my house! Be cocktails but very interesting and they also have Papa's life bourbon bites which is smoke sausage with bourbon brown sugar glaze, spinach dip made order block steak strips burrata and butter boards.. They are open Tuesday -Thursday 11-9 and Fri/Sat 11-11 despite what Yelp says. They also have a large selection of mocktails and coffees, yay! So if you don't drink you can still have a classy experience.

    Marla V.

    Stopped in to American Barrel while visiting friends to have a drink with my BH. When we walked into the establishment, it was a little confusing because the chairs were upside down on the tables, leading us to believe they hadn't opened yet. There were people (and a small child) sitting at the bar and after double checking the hours, I knew it was opened. The small child had their tablet on with the volume so loud, it was distracting and definitely took away from the ambiance that American Barrel wants to achieve. When we visited, they had no food menu, and a very limited drink menu that only had drink specials, and no menu that provided written costs of beer, wine, mixed drinks, etc. Russian Roulette for bar drinks, right? We had two Old Fashioneds and split the Burrata. The Burrata was yummy and the Old Fashioneds were good, but nothing exceptional. When we got the check, I was a little surprised to see that the Old Fashioneds were almost $26 a piece. ...for place that had a small child seated at a bar. I can't say we'll be back.

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    Mary S.

    It's about time Columbia got a cocktail bar!! They were only open this weekend as a soft open, but it was so great! The staff was super friendly, helpful, and attentive. I ordered the Floral Fashion from their limited menu. It was a Gin drink with citrus and chamomile bitters and lavender syrup. This was so tasty! I love the chamomile and lavender combo. It was super smooth, slightly sweet, and pretty floral! The vibes here are great. They did a fantastic job of remodeling and decorating the space. Can't wait for this place to fully open! I'll probably be here every weekend. :)

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    Samantha M.

    Wow! What an amazing atmosphere! The wait staff were so kind and quick to serve. The drinks were so good and made us feel classy and fancy. This is such a great location and the decor is to die for!

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    Great little bar with a "speak-easy" atmosphere. The staff is amazing and the drinks are sublime--definitely a return to spot!!!

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    Mediocre at best, highly over priced. The bourbon selection is very basic. The tapas are very very small servings

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    4 years ago

    Great service, very vibey and good drinks! I sat at the bar with my friend and we will be back. Excited to see a new food menu.

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    Excellent service in a wonderful downtown setting. I've been recommending since our first visit. Relaxing, warm & welcoming

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    4 years ago

    Perfect setting for a date night, fantastic cocktails, and excellent service. Please check this place out if you haven't already

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    It's such a cute place for a date night or to grab some drinks and appetizers before walking around the square!!

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    The Bourbon Gospel - Booth seating

    The Bourbon Gospel

    4.9(43 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Sweet Mother Mary what a place! Absolutely wonderful New Orleans cooking. The Mrs. and I stopped…read morein for supper on a Wednesday night and loved it! My lady being from the New Orleans area was thoroughly impressed. Felt like home said she. We had the grits and shrimp, started with the best deviled eggs we've ever had and the service, can't say enough about our waitress "Lissa". Top notch, attentive, courteous from start to finish. Really can't say enough good about the place. Especially when getting the bill for the meal served on a hymnal! There's also this magnificent stained glass window imported from Italy depicting the conversion of ST. Paul. in the banquet area. We will definitely be making this place a regular stop! PS: The Bourbon drinks are spectacular too.

    Friendly and quick service right off the bat. We were seated right away as they were not busy on a…read moreTuesday evening. We ordered cocktails up front and they were both fantastic. Since we weren't super hungry, we ordered one appetizer, a burger, and a dessert. The food was all beautifully presented but left us a little unimpressed. 3 of the 4 deviled eggs were more sweet than savory. I would personally prefer if the ratio were reversed. The burger was good, but nothing exceptional. The carrot cake was visually impressive, but didn't have as much spice as I would prefer. Will I come back? Yes...the drinks alone would keep this spot on my radar. I also want to try the baked gruyère and the chicken pot pie. I will return for another shot at the Bourbon Gospel!

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    Whiskey Alley Saloon

    4.1(24 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    What a difference a year makes!…read more We came back after about a year, and I have to say, we were genuinely impressed by how much this place has improved! The food is WAY better, the menu has definitely changed, and we actually like the new menu much more. We visited on First Friday this month, so of course they were busy. Despite that, the service was amazing. I didn't catch our server's name, but he was a super sweet guy with glasses. Even with a packed restaurant, his service never dropped, and our food came out surprisingly quickly. That really stood out to us. Now let's talk about that homemade ranch... OMG. It is ADDICTIVE! Seriously, I could probably put it on everything. I ordered the Black & Bleu Wagyu Salad, and overall I really enjoyed it. It had great natural flavors from the sliced apple, bleu cheese, fresh red onion, perfectly cooked steak, mixed greens, and that nice crunch from the walnuts. My only suggestion would be to slice the red onion a little thinner and give the vinaigrette more flavor. The dressing was a little too mild compared with everything else going on in the salad. Fix that vinaigrette and this dish would be perfect! The wings were delicious, and of course I had to steal a bite of my husband's Saloon Smashed Burger and it was delicious too! Overall, two thumbs up! The interior looks the same as last year. We noticed a huge improvement in both the food and service compared with our visit a year ago. It's always nice to come back to a place and see that they've clearly listened, evolved, and gotten better. We'll definitely be back!

    We stopped in for basically a quick lunch & sat at their beautiful bar which is where it went…read moresomewhat downhill after that. We ordered the Greek Tacos & the Pulled Pork Sandwich. For having only a few other customers in there our meals took quite awhile to arrive. Once they did arrive the portion size was on the small side & the quality of the food itself was decent at best. Other than a nice atmosphere with a beautiful bar there was absolutely nothing that would make us want to return including a little on the pricey side ( 2 Small Entrees & an Iced Tea for $ 41.08 )

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    Birdsong Social - Steakhouse Burger

    Birdsong Social

    4.2(51 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    We've been to Birdsong Social multiple times because the food is just that good! Honestly, we've…read moretried several dishes and haven't been disappointed yet. The fish and chips are excellent, the fried Brussels sprouts are a must-order, and I highly recommend the braised pork belly. It's absolutely delicious. My husband is obsessed with the elk burger and orders it every single time we visit. The only downside is the service can be very inconsistent. We've had visits with amazing servers who were attentive and provided excellent customer service. Other times, we've felt completely forgotten, no water refills, no check-ins, and long waits for basic things. If Birdsong Social could provide more consistent service, it would easily be one of our favorite restaurants. The food keeps us coming back, but your dining experience may depend on who is serving you that day. Love the ambiance, have enough space in between tables.

    Absolutely Outstanding Experience at Birdsong Social!…read more I had the pleasure of visiting Birdsong Social on a beautiful spring afternoon, and it was perfect from start to finish, as always. The Steakhouse Burger is hands-down one of the best I've had -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked exactly right. The fries were cooked to perfection: crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and absolutely addictive when dipped in their house ranch. That ranch is next-level -- tantalizingly delicious and packed with flavor! I also loved having the seasonal Mango Cart beer on tap. It was refreshing, crisp, and the perfect complement to the meal. What really made the visit special was the outstanding service. All of the staff were excellent, but Summer D and Abby went above and beyond, making me feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of while I relaxed out on the patio. Sitting outside on a perfect spring day, enjoying my meal with my favorite country music playing softly in the background... it doesn't get much better than that. Birdsong Social has it all -- great food, fantastic drinks, a wonderful atmosphere, and a team that truly cares. I'll definitely be back soon and often. Highly recommend!

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    Reunion Wine Bar - Charcuterie Board

    Reunion Wine Bar

    4.3(32 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    As someone who visits Reunion roughly 3x per year since it's opened, I'm giving the honest lowdown…read more 1st get past the Ferrari owners who park in the spaces clearly marked for motorcycles only. Just two of them on this visit. Secondly, unless you come here on a weekly basis, you won't get a hint of attention. Other reviews mention the same horrible service to anyone who doesn't visit this place regularly. You will be completely ignored. This evening the dining area was nearly empty yet we sat for 15 minutes before our drink order was taken. The mixed drinks are good, fear not. Then we sat for 35 minutes before we were able to attract the attention of a server, after several failed attempts. The board is good and hearty as is the spinach dip. The problem here lies in the subpar service, again and again and again. We really try to refrain from giving local establishments negative reviews, but the sheer lack of attention to anyone not hovering around the bar is ridiculous. At one point I walked to the bar to try to get the attention of our server and it still failed. They never checked on us. Never asked if we wanted a refill of water and didn't ask us if we wanted a second drink until we had to track down our bill. The final insult was the server asking my wife and I who were huddled up close on the same side of the table, if we wanted one check or two. Ugh.

    Our first visit to Reunion was amazing. The service was exceptional because they took the time to…read moremake us feel like part of their family. Matt, the owner, created delicious cocktails that were served by Lydia along with friendly conversation among the guests near us. The overall ambiance creates a wonderful memory.

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    Spinach artichoke dip and charcuterie board

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