A friend and I visited a while ago and it was okay. I wanted to see what the hype was about. For…read morethe price you're not getting a lot of food but it is good. We waited for roughly 30-45 minutes got a table and enjoy a solid breakfast/brunch. If you enjoy a yummy breakfast and don't mind small portions sizes check them o

Our ROMEO Group of 6 went here Wednesday for lunch. Arrived at 11:10 and was surprised to see it…read morenot crowded at all. Immediately seated and the waitress brought waters for the table. Most of us ordered tea for drinks and she brought those out quickly. We had a hard time telling which was tea or which was water with all of the large red plastic glasses (except for one guy that had a clear glasss). I think he may have ordered the sweet tea. She didn't have any straws an said they were expecting a shipment, but did come up with some from somewhere. We had orders for a Mushroom Swiss Smash burger, a hamburger, a Chicken Cheese steak and a brisket cheese steak sandwich, and a Cuban sandwich. The burgers were great. Perfectly cooked with a good bun. The Brisket Cheese Steak was said to be a little dry but the Chicken Cheese Steak was well liked. The Cuban sandwich was also good. All in all the food was very good, service very good, and we had an enjoyable lunch. Our ROMEO rating was a 8.7/10.

9 ROMEO members ventured out to First Watch today, and for many of us it was our first visit. We…read morequickly discovered that First Watch doesn't believe in a shortage of choices. The extensive menu made deciding what to eat almost as difficult as deciding where to go for lunch! Our group sampled quite a variety of the menu, including three Bacon Maple Croissant sandwiches, three tacos, a Pecan Chicken Salad, two different orders of pancakes, and a bowl featuring barbacoa beef, chips and eggs. Our waitress, Meleva, did a great job handling our party of nine. She managed to put together a table for us and squeeze us in so we could get started. Fortunately, the table next to us emptied about 20 minutes later, so our temporary seating arrangement worked out just fine. There was one order that got messed up, but that one really can't be blamed on the waitress. There was a little miscommunication while we were trying to figure out what I wanted. She moved on to someone else, and when she came back around, I had completely changed my mind and ordered something entirely different! So, in this case, we'll give the waitress a pass. The Food Overall, the food was good, with ratings ranging from a 7.0 to a 9.5 on the ROMEO scale. The Pecan Chicken Salad received particularly high marks. The average ROMEO rating was 8.05, which translates to approximately 4 stars on the Yelp scale. Personally, I wasn't especially impressed with my Bacon Maple Egg sandwich. The egg itself was very good--fluffy and covered with cheese. The bacon was good, there were some nice hot jalapeños, and the croissant was decent. Then came the maple syrup. I like maple syrup as much as the next guy, but putting it on a croissant sandwich just didn't work for me. In my humble opinion, maple syrup belongs on waffles or pancakes--not in a breakfast sandwich! The maple flavor just seemed to take the sandwich downhill. ROMEO Verdict Food: 8.05 / 10 Service: Very Good Menu Selection: Extensive! ROMEO Rating Range: 7.0 - 9.5 Yelp Equivalent: 4 Stars

Good experience at this near Columbia, SC location. We were seated quickly into a car and nicely…read morespacious booth, and our server was very patient with us. I had the Rustic Frittata which was even better than I expected it to be. The greens with it were just okay. Others in my party had the biscuits and gravy dish (which filled him up quicker that expected!) and another had the Trifecta with bacon and waffle, and a delicious Iced Mocha. That last dish, and accompanied warm maple syrup, prompted me to get a blueberry pancake, as I did initially want something sweet. Overall, I'm glad we came here over other options.

Everything was great even from the waitress to the food. The ambiance of the place was excellent.read more

Food and service were great! The ambiance is good as always! I haven't eaten there in four years…read more It's still great service and food! I love the owner or manager (she brought us our food) , she has an absolute DELIGHT!!!!! She was the same the last time I was there! Her hospitality is on point!! I won't take four years to come again! P.S. I was starving lol, so I didn't get a chance to take pictures BUT the plate mirrored the online menu pictures to a "T"!!

This was a wonderful surprise, I have lived in the areas for quite a while and decided to give them…read morea try. They have good reviews for a reason, the real deal!!! We popped in a for a quick lunch on a Monday. The inside has plenty of seating area, we decided to sit at the bar area. Menu has something for everyone, most people where coming in for breakfast. They are very busy as well, waitress let us know that they close at 2p daily. The staff was attentive and helpful. We ordered our food and Yasssss in deed the food was amazing!! Our food came out extremely fast, everything was delicious and hot!! We had the chicken and catfish meal, serving size was more than enough for lunch. Oh did I mention the prices are fair for what you receive. The sweet tea was on point also.... The menu has quite abit and they have a daily special. I highly recommend if your in the area to check them out. We are so glad we did!!

I was working in the area and didn't have time to dart from my hotel to grab breakfast. Thankfully…read moreCreekside delivers through DoorDash, so I was able to order a hearty breakfast straight to my door. I opted for one of the biscuit breakfast sandwiches (sausage, egg, and cheese) and their cheesy grits. The biscuit sandwich was everything I was hoping it would be. The biscuit was the perfect consistency (fluffy, hearty, not the least bit dry) and the sausage was flavorful. It was honestly my first time ever having cheesy grits (gasp! I know!) and they were hearty and delicious. I'm decidedly a fan of savory grits now. Everything was packaged well for delivery and it was delivered piping hot to my hotel room. For delivery? Get to it!

We had a great brunch experience at Ruby Sunshine! We started with the Candy Apple Beignets, and…read morethey were a delicious way to begin. My wife had the Catfish & Grits, while I had the Florentine Omelette with breakfast potatoes and a biscuit. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. What really made the experience special was our server, Linda. She was excellent--friendly, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal. The atmosphere was charged with excitement because the Gamecocks were playing football this afternoon! Go gamecocks!!! Overall, good food, good service, and a wonderful brunch experience. We'll definitely be back!

Ruby Sunshine is a New Orleans brunch inspired restaurant although I've eaten at the one in New…read moreOrleans and don't see the correlation or inspiration, the food is good. We were seated immediately and our server came over right away to greet us. The restaurant was clean and spacious and the noise level minimal. I ordered a hot chocolate and for my entree the Gulf Shrimp Omelette with a side of potatoes and a chocolate chip pancake for a $4.25 up charge. The omelette was tasty but the shrimp weren't all the way de-veigned. The potatoes were not good at all, even after adding ketchup. My colleague ordered the same but with egg whites and grits. Overall a decent visit. I've eaten at multiple Ruby Sunshine and Ruby Slipper locations in different cities like New Orleans, Charlotte and Chattanooga. For the price the food is decent but nothing amazing.

Saturday brunch at Breakfast at Ruiz!…read more Cute spot with a really nice vibe. It was definitely crowded, but surprisingly the wait wasn't long at all, and the prices were reasonable. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and they were WELL seasoned. Maybe almost a tad too much going on flavor-wise, but bland was absolutely NOT the problem. The portion was good, everything came out looking great, and I kept seeing other dishes go by that had me questioning my order...in a good way. I'd definitely come back because there were several things on the menu I want to try. Good food, cute atmosphere, reasonable prices, and they handled a busy Saturday brunch crowd well.

Breakfast at Ruiz is absolutely beautiful. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere, and we were…read moregreeted as soon as we walked in, which made for a great first impression. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the ambiance. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the classic breakfast, and both entrées arrived cold or only mildly warm. The French toast had a nice blend of seasoning, but it was overcooked and had a slightly burnt taste. The breakfast potatoes were also cold, which was disappointing. On a positive note, the mimosas were really good and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The service was okay--nothing particularly memorable, but not bad either. Overall, while the restaurant is gorgeous and has a lot of potential, the quality and temperature of the food left us underwhelmed. I'm not sure if I'll return, but I do hope they improve the consistency because the space itself is worth experiencing.

The Toasty Hot Spot - Columbia, SC…read more Everything looks delicious and It is giving vibes! The creamy shrimp grits dish topped with shrimp and crab was definitely a standout! The breakfast quesadilla was cheesy and toasted to perfection , and those seasoned potatoes were a great addition! Food: Flavorful, delicious, and beautifully served! Ambiance: Casual, cozy spot for a laid-back meal. Service: A welcoming experience! Overall, a tasty stop worth checking out!

Went for a girls brunch with my mom and daughter to Toasty Hot Spot in Columbia and the food was…read moregood. The sausage quesadilla with breakfast potatoes was hot, cheesy, filling, and had plenty of flavor. The French toast topped with crushed Oreos was the indulgent moment of the meal. Sweet, rich, and definitely something to order when you've decided calories are simply not attending brunch that day. The bacon was cooked nicely, and the potatoes were seasoned well. Mom. tried the fall flavor of Pumpkin Spice Martini, which was creamy, smooth, and very fall-forward. It almost drinks like dessert, so if you love pumpkin spice, this is probably your lane. The restaurant itself is pretty small, so seating feels a little tight when it's busy. Customer service was okay. Nothing bad happened, but it wasn't necessarily the kind of service that added to the experience either.Overall, I enjoyed the food and would definitely try Toasty Hot Spot again.

Tried to grab a quick bite on my lunch break but it wasn't quick at all. No one was at the 1624…read moreBistro, just me. So I placed an order for the sweet potato burger which was recommended by the young lady on the register. Welp, I waited and waited and waited...finally someone checked on my order and I ended up eating 1/2 of the burger, which was good, but I had to go back to work. The young lady told me, there are 4 restaurants and 1 kitchen. I'm like WHAT? Whose bright idea was that? She also explained that a lot of people call in their orders. I think it's a nice spot if you have time to wait, but in the future I will call in my orders. The place was clean and well lit, however it does have a fishy smell as one of those 4 restaurants is a Sushi spot.

Yesterday was first time I'd ate there, Definitely won't be the last, Food was Delicious ~ Staff…read morewere Extra Friendly too