American Deli

Pro: - The ambience was pretty cool, and I loved the…read morehipster aesthetic of it all. Con: - We ordered the catfish& grits and the trout. Both dishes were completely devoid of any flavor. Zero flavor whatsoever, and I wish I were exaggerating. The grits were flavorless slop, and both fish fillets tasted like solidified water.

Came in a busy Saturday and the place was crowded and loud filled with music and conversations…read more We did eventually get seated and eventually ordered. Crab cake: 4 stars. Real crab. Came with a nice cooling dill sauce that was so delicious. Took a star away cuz it was super salty but luckily saved by the dill sauce and water. Fried catfish: 4 stars. one of the best batter for fried fish. The batter on top was think and crispy and light so you couldn't taste the oils. Wish they split into 2 or three pieces instead of the jug piece. Because the piece was thick and big the bottom was soggy so minus the one star.

War Mouth on a busy Saturday afternoon

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese

Nothin’ But Wings

4.6(31 reviews)

7.8 mi•Eau Claire

Before we talk about the food, let's talk about the people that worked there. Everyone is so nice…read moreand take the time to remember your name and have a little conversations when they have time. Always survive vibe! Now the food! I personally like to get the same thing every single time I have tried different items but my go to is always going to be the 6 or 10 piece wing basket with the flavor metro sweet hot with blue cheese. I usually switch it up depending if I want french fries or if I want hush puppies both are delicious. The wings are delicious. Everything is delicious. I know that when I'm going to nothing but Wings I will never be disappointed unless it's a Sunday or Monday because they're closed (which they well deserve to have days off ) love yall keep doing an amazing job!

Great tasting wings! Each wing was tossed in the sauce really well, and the flavor was on point…read more The fries were seasoned just right too--not too light and not so much that the seasoning was overpowering. The Tiger Woods (tea/lemonade) wasn't the best in my opinion, but everything else was solid. Overall, I'd give them an 8/10. I'll definitely be back!

Get there early before the rush!

6pc Wings flavor metro sweet hot with a side of french fries And a Lemonade - Small (16 oz.)

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The spicy honey garlic, spicy honey lemon pepper and the honey barbecue wings. Cut Wings (16) & Side

Peebles Rosewood

3.8(113 reviews)

4.8 mi

Great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a restaurant worth visiting…read moreagain!

Good and service was great!! Amanda was great!! Visiting from Southern California, will be…read morereturning once we visit again!!

Hot garlic parm 14 count wings

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D's Wings

4.0(213 reviews)

7.1 mi

Amazing food. Amazing service. Gabby was exquisite…read more Chill vibe. I am always nervous of trying out new restaurants. This place did NOT disappoint. Love the wings

I've heard of this establishment a handful of times and I finally got the opportunity to try it…read moreout. We were in the mood for some wings and didn't think we could do any better tee r than this place. Upon entrance, the restaurant was packed with people but there was no delay in getting seated. Our server was very patience since the menu did seem quite overwhelming, despite knowing we wanted wings. For starters, we tried the firecracker shrimp. The shrimp were delicious which left me longninf for more. They come in a small portion so don't expect to be able to share with more than two people. I opted for a 12 piece, bone-in wings split between the Gamecock and Spicy Parmesan. Both flavors were delicious. The wings were massive and I actually couldn't even finish the meal. This place has some incredible wings with many flavors, plenty of tvs to watch any sport, and seems to get busy so it has a great atmosphere. It took me way too long to try the gold standard of wings in Columbia, but it won't be the last.

Boneless BBQ Wings 8 Pieces with seasoned fries.

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Bernie's Chicken

4.2(135 reviews)

4.2 mi•Rosewood

Yall. When I tell…read moreyou this is hands down THE BEST fried chicken I've had in probably 7-8 years? I'm from South Mississippi and KNOW me some fried chicken, frfr. This place had me hootin and hollerin this afternoon. The workers made me feel right at home like it was meant to be. I don't know anyone here in Columbia and am just getting to know the area and got recommended. We have a place in my hometown called Hartz Chicken and this rivals it (never thought I'd say it). The entire vibe was giving blue collar worker, families, hard working professionals, my white tail, and all in between. If you haven't gone in here, you're wrong for that. I WILL be back, trust and believe that. Thank you to everyone at Bernie's for being so kind to me and welcoming me not only to South Carolina but to this gem of an eatery.

Went for lunch today with friends. Got there at 11:10 and it wasn't crowded yet. We ordered the…read morethree piece chicken special, a chicken breast with water, a two piece chicken special and another separate chicken breast with a salad. Service quick, Chicken excellent (crispy yet moist), Crinkle fries were good and a great cole slaw (Sweet, similar to KFC but different). Always a great experience if you get there before the crowd. Definitely one of the top three chicken places in the Cola and surrounding areas! Probably #1 or #2 in most peoples polls.

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4.7(332 reviews)

5.8 mi

This place is awesome! It's not the cheapest BBQ place, but it is delicious!…read moreThe meat is so delicious I usually don't even put sauce on it, and the sides are just as tasty. I definitely recommend this place, and their daily specials are always amazing too.

Turkey wings can't miss!…read more Also get the kale and collards combo. It's a great side with green beans and cornbread. Been coming here for years almost weekly and don't plan on stopping.

Inside the restaurant

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Baker's Sports Bar & Grill

3.7(45 reviews)

7.2 mi

Baker's has been a solid lunch spot for me recently. The staff is always friendly, especially the…read morebartender who always takes great care of us. It's the typical sports bar vibe. Got plenty of TV's to watch the games on and got a few arcade machines if that's your thing. The food is always solid. Whether it's the Lemon Pepper Wings (not pictured) or their Beef Philly all the way , it's always made fresh and seasoned perfectly. If you're looking for aesthetics, this isn't your place, however if you're looking for a "Cheers" type vibe where folks know your name and you can get some great food, this is your spot.

This was my first time at Baker's. I met some friends here. At first I was a little hesitant to eat…read morehere but my friend reassured me that the food was actually good. I was still like "we'll see about that". Parking wasn't too bad. Being that it's on the perimeter of Columbia Mall or what was Columbia Mall, there's parking surrounding the business. It wasn't too packed which was great. We walked in and sat ourselves at a table. The waitress came over and greeted us within a few minutes. I believe they have happy hour in the price of $3 for their house liquors. The drinks are made well. The menu had a bit of a variety and it was hard for me to choose what I wanted because everything seemed like it would be tasty. After placing an order, the salads came out within 10-15 minutes, then the appetizer and right after the entrées. The food was hot. I ordered the egg rolls and the sweet and spicy wings. I wish the appetizer, which were the egg rolls, would have came out sooner as they were warm than hot, but they were good and came with a specialty sauce. It had a light kick but was tasty. The wings were good and hot. The sweet and spicy sauce had a good taste. I wish they were crispier as I requested. The fries were so good! Hot and seasoned well. The salads looked great as well but I did not have those. Their chicken club sandwich looked good as well and my sister said it was delicious!

Trash been sitting g here since we got here.

Chicken sandwich and fried okra which I've eaten most of the okra

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Chicken or beef philly

Wingstop

2.4(71 reviews)

4.4 mi

Omg ! Never have I've been to a wing stop that the bathroom needed attention, the door handles was…read moreso dirty like it doesn't get cleaned n the trash cash filthy. Ok so we ordered our food . We visited there cuz it was closed by to Fort Jackson where my daughter graduated boot camp. N our cashier was nice , talked really fast but got order right. So our food came out n it was so Disgusting looking . Every box I open w our food was so dark dark brown like it was being cooked in very dirty oil that hadn't been cleaned out. Ifries looked liked they were cooked in dirty very dirty oil that hadn't, took them back n he said they r fresh??? Well they might be but they still are so dark n gross looking. I asked him , I've never had food from wing stop that looked this nasty. So we have up n we threw our food n left .. no golden food in that place !!! Cooked in dirty oil

Pitiful service! Ordered wings and received confirmation that the order would be ready in 10-15…read moremins. We arrived at the 15 minute mark but waited for another 35 minutes after getting to the store. And of course there was no apology or admission of poor service. We won't order from this place EVER again!

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The Cock N' Bull Pub-Grille

4.1(83 reviews)

4.5 mi

I ordered the fish and chips , it's real haddock and the beading is tasty, thin, and crispy. Also…read morevery well seasoned! I ordered the steak fries , because they are hand cut, but to be honest, I wasn't impressed. They were slightly undercooked and not crispy. They were dark, so I suspect they just need to change the oil to more accurately gauge the doneness of the fries. Another customer kept ordering this and it looked so pretty! I decided to try it and, honestly, I'm OBSESSED! It's not as sickening sweet as I expected. It's fruity, but sour, with a an aftertaste of gin. I would love to try this with Hendricks or Roku, I think it would level up the flavors. But this was made with tanqueray. Still, I HIGHLY recommend this unique cocktail. But you'll have to ask for it.

The Cock N' Bull was a really fun and interesting neighborhood bar, with an excellent selection of…read morebeers. The bartender was also such a sweetheart, I enjoyed conversing with the other patrons, and my tenders and fries were pretty good as well. I'll be back soon!

Beers change often on tap. Best deal on Guinness in town.

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Publick House

3.8(109 reviews)

4.9 mi•Shandon

We were all set to hit one of the restaurants in five points but I forgot how busy it would be with…read moreparents weekend. My daughter and I walked a bit away from the area and found this pub with plenty of seating. The menu is rather small and has your basic bar food items. I ordered the chief burger and my daughter had the chicken finger basket. Food was cooked well and the atmosphere isn't too bad. Service was good and really no complaints. Cheers

My to go place for a proper Guinness and wing chips ! Always cold inside to beat the SC summer…read moreheat. You can get a solid fish and chips here too !

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Jay D.

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2 years ago

I recently visited American Deli, and unfortunately, my experience was far from what I had hoped for. First off, the service was incredibly slow. I ended up waiting over 30 minutes for my order, despite only a few customers ahead of me. When my food finally arrived, I was let down by the quality. My sandwich was soggy and lacked flavor, making it hard to enjoy. It felt like they had rushed through the preparation without paying attention to detail. To make matters worse, the fries were cold and greasy, as if they had been sitting out for too long. The atmosphere was also lacking. The dining area was not well-maintained, with tables that were sticky and floors that needed sweeping. It didn't feel welcoming at all. Overall, my experience at American Deli was disappointing, and I don't think I'll be returning. There are plenty of other places where I can get better food and service. Save your time and money! read more

Gina B.

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1 year ago

The American Delhi in Columbia, South Carolina of Saint Andrew's road seems to be ran by Mexicans and not people from Palestine. I went there. Saturday ordered the same thing I ordered today and got the honey mustard that I wanted today. It was a different guy. And he wanted to talk it to me for the honeymoon, still no eyes in the ice machine. I don't know what kind of business does running here but I want at the Fidelity anymore, because they're trying to be funny but American Delhi in Savannah, Georgia is always on point and treat me like a value customer read more

Mesharre M.

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8 years ago

If you look for quick fast food this place is awesome I've never had bad food from here it's always really good

Sherry M.

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8

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2 years ago

I have never eaten at American Deli. I just checked their website because someone used my debit card there

K T.

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5 years ago

Very Rude. Asian lady always has an attitude about her job. Don't work there if that's the case.

Ellory S.

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3

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7 years ago

Salad is so good!!! Good price and service

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