This place is an experience! The bartenders are super nice and helpful. The hush puppies where delicious. The hurricane drink was strong but not overpowering. The best part was the bourbon flight, this was the experience. You need to get down there for everything. read more

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Burger was ok, Banana Pudding was very very good. Happy hour deal was also nice, and the overall atmosphere of the place was cute. read more

Bourbon - Banana Pudding - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The drinks and the food were amazing!!! I would eat at Bourbon everyday! We had drinks in their new lounge next door while we waited for our table!! I definitely recommend!! read more

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Had the Brussels sprouts and gumbo, very delicious. Mallory was a delightful server, answered our questions with a smile.

Excellent experience. The wait staff were welcoming and service was very good. There are several local beers to choose from, an Old Fashioned drink was perfect! The shrimp and grits as well as the gumbo were delicious. read more

Bourbon - Shrimp and Grits, Bourbon Gumbo Bowl - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and drinks here - the ambiance and de or of the building was particularly cool! Enjoyed everything except the wait lol read more

I didn't take any pictures of the food but baby the food and service was amazing. I had the pork Mac and cheese with shrimp and grits... I met some amazing people at the concert(I stepped on a lil lady and end up eating with them at this restaurant. The waitress name is Neka and it was her grandmother I stepped on at the concert but they were great company to have with the great food. read more

Wonderful restaurant / bar on main St. in Columbia. Ive met the owners at a dinner in the field event, I will update later that info. I believe he is a veteran. The space isn't big at all, cozy comfy atmosphere. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The bartender was very knowledgeable and very helpful. Tip: Go early this place gets packed on any day of the week. The word is out on how wonderful this place is... I will upload pics soon. Ive heard they have a great Sunday brunch. read more

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We rolled into town late at night, most places were closed so we hit the downtown area. This place had good reviews on yelp and so we gave it a try. My dad is a huge bourbon fan and this place did not disappoint. Nothing like a good old fashion after flying coast to coast. The food was great and they made sure that my allergies were taken seriously by the staff. I did not want to take part in any alcohol and they made me a mock shirley temple which was great. The downtown vibe was so magical and welcoming with the lights and looking up to see the capitol all lit up. read more

Sat at the bar (tiny and busy restaurant), great ambiance. LOVED the Brussel sprouts (some of the best ever), pork chop was juicy and great but accompaniments on that dish were very bland and needed salt, the Korean chicken fried sandwich was awesome (highly recommend). Would go back! read more

Best place to smoke cigars outdoors . They have a private patio. Service is 10/10 . Finger foods need attention.

Food is always great here. Service is hit and miss depending on where you sit and time. The ambiance is kinda chaotic because of how tight it is and need better seating outside with more TVs. read more

Hidden gem of downtown Columbia. Make your way over there if you're ever in Columbia, SC read more

Bourbon - Ask for the passion fruit cocktail - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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If you're a fan of bourbon and southern cuisine, you absolutely must visit Bourbon restaurant in Columbia, SC. From start to finish, my dining experience was exceptional. Speaking of drinks, the bourbon selection is extensive and expertly curated, with something for everyone from novices to connoisseurs. To top it all off, the service was top-notch. Our server was friendly & the bartender was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and attentive without being overbearing. Overall, Bourbon restaurant exceeded my expectations in every way and I can't wait to go back. If you're in Columbia and looking for a memorable dining experience, Bourbon is the place to be. read more

I wish they took reservations but I understand they don't need to. The food and drinks are amazing and the service is always wonderful. read more

Bourbon - Hush puppies with a spicy sauce. So yum! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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My wife & I had sat at the bar for drinks on the bar side of the restaurant while we waited for a table. The drink I had was a gin concoction which was really good. Our table was ready and so we walked over the other side to get our table. All downhill from there. My wife is black. I am white. Either this restaurant is racist and/or the waitress that was serving the white people at our same table (long tabletop that could serve multiple parties) is racist. The waitress is definitely because we sat there for at least 10-15 minutes b4 a black waitress came by and asked if we have been served yet. We told her no and so she took care of us. A black group was seated next to us at the same table and the same thing happened to them by the same waitress. The manager walked by our table and did nothing. The waitress ignored our table walking by multiple times, so our waitress had to wait on them too. A white group was seated at a separate table and all of the sudden the waitress decided to take a table. This appeared to be encouraged by management and our black waitress didn't seem to be surprised. We took care of her but we WILL NEVER BE BACK. Pork chop was dry, boudin balls were just okay, collard greens really good, salmon was pretty good, my gin drink was excellent. Food & drinks not good enough for us to come back. If you are white, then you will probably like it. read more

The first time I cAme to Bourbon a few years ago, I was blown away. It was so nice to have such high quality food with great ambiance in Columbia. I also remembered it as having a great burger. Saturday night we went back for some late night sustenance after attending a Christmas party and I wAs stoked to try that delicious burger again. Unfortunately, something had changed. The burger was a flavorless little densely packed puck that tasted like one of those frozen Bubba burgers from the grocery store, except not as good. Really a let down. Also the ambiance wasn't quite like I remember. It was a little bright in there. On a side note, the boudin balls are still fantastic! Hell I wish the burger patty was made of boudin. Hopefully we just caught them on an off night, or maybe the late night kitchen pumps out different cuisine than earlier in the evening. read more

Good ambient. Tried the food but didn't got very impressed. The staff is great and the place is very convenient read more

Great atmosphere and good bar food. Highly recommend coming during their happy hour and consider the bourbon, burger and beer special. We did not arrive during the happy hour but enjoyed the food and service anyway. We will be back when we are downtown. read more

The longest wait for drinks. 20 minutes to get water and almost 40 minutes to get drinks again! Food is mediocre. Wayyyyy overpriced. Don't waste your time. read more

My duck confit was delicious. The cocktail and bourbon menu is extensive. Their food menu is pretty limited (New Orleans inspired fare with mainly pork options included) granting 4 stars because of this. Otherwise, I truly enjoyed the experience and will plan to return. read more

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I've always passed Bourbon walking down main street and never gave it a try... but after hearing how good the burger was from Kelsay, I had to give it a go. I went for happy hour with my brother and his girlfriend for their $10 special: burger, beer and shot of bulleit bourbon (hell of a deal right!!). So of course you can customize a few things that up the price a bit... adding cheese, certain beers may cost an extra $1, etc, but in the grand scheme you get all that for about $13. The burger is delicious! I added pimento cheese, and I couldn't have been happier. I'm normally a sauce guy, but the burger was so flavorful I think the only thing I added was some mayo! I can't wait to get back to try their other food, because if the burger is any indicator... it's all top notch! read more

Bourbon - Happy hour burger with pimento cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Great cocktails and service! The food was good, but very limited options that were all pretty appetizer-like. I'd definitely go back but be sure to grab a bite elsewhere first (ie: I wouldn't go here thinking it'd be my dinner again). read more

Whisky advocate has this place in their top 100. There are 2 places in Columbia. The restaurant and directly adjacent the bar. Offers small plates. Great selection of whisky and cocktails. Bartenders were efficient considering the crowd and space. read more

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Bourbon food was amazing. Our server however was clearly not capable of waiting on just our party of 4 - others were delivering things, she came to the table maybe once. Our dinner was done for some time waited forever to get the dessert options and maybe a box. The 5 men at the next table received more attention in the first half hour than we could beg for in more than an hour Would have been 5 stars if the server had even tried. Other service seemed good only ours was particularly lame read more

I just stopped in for a drink just a quick one and fell in love with their old fashion it's really hard to pull off a really good old fashion but they did it!! read more

Loved this place! We had the Pork Mac & Cheese, really great flavor! Then the gumbo. Wasn't a huge fan of the duck meat, it was drier than what I expected but everything was still good. Our server was Deana - AH-MAZING! She had us try the wood smoked bourbon, I forgot what it was called but you GOTTA try it. Smells so good, tastes so good! read more

Bourbon - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Incredible Craft Cocktails. This guy Andy is so good at his craft. Super humble & friendly. Great experience here. read more

Bourbon - Andy Busting out high quality craft cocktails. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

It was just ok . For the price of the food the good wasn't anything special. I had way better food for much more better price . The steak was not tender and the gravy has a jello like texture , the salmon was just ok . read more

I have just had an exceptional food experience at Bourbon. The Biscuit of Champions embraces South Carolina heritage and is just to die for. Biscuits have to be done right, and Frank Bradley sure has outdone himself on this one. It's crispy around the edge, fluffy and moist in the center, and its accouterments elevate this beautiful and delectable dish to a whole new dimension. The fried chicken breast is perfectly seasoned, moist, and crisp. The fried egg adds a soft and creamy texture. The andouille sausage gravy is balanced and unbroken, the pimento cheese is sharp and delicious (although I would like a little extra dollop next time), the bacon embellishes that crunchy, smoky layer and the green onions add a fresh element to finish it off. The vibe is low key, jazzy, and welcoming. Give this a go next time you find yourself in the capital of South Carolina. read more

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Yummy cocktails , great service ! Gorgeous interior, one of the nicer places on main street

Place is surprisingly small. I hear the wait can be long. So if you don't like to wait, time your dine appropriately. My main was the "Bison & Bulleit - Low-Co Smoked Carolina Bison Rib & a Shot Of Bulleit Bourbon" - $21 (see photo) Very tasty. Finished the meal with a Heart of Darkness. See the description in the photo. I watched several get made at the bar, but having it delivered to, and "assembled" at the table, was even better. Unique and tasty drink. Good finish to the bison rib. Excellent service. Note: Only reason I am not going five stars on this first review is I did not try enough of the food to be comfortable going "As good as it gets." But, I'm pretty sure I would, if I ate here again. Especially if I could get in on the "Beer + Bulleit + Burger = $10" special everyday from 4PM to 6PM. Bottom Line: Very happy with my niece's suggestion of Bourbon. read more

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I chose Bourbon because it was a short, few block walk from my hotel. Upon entering at about 6:30pm on a Thursday, I was a little surprised to see that the bar was packed. Following are my takeaways: Ambiance was sublime, A+ Bourbon was killer, A+ Steak was tough, C- I would definitely return (and order something other than the steak). read more

Bourbon - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Neat atmosphere and true to the name, a ton of whiskeys-bourbons-ryes. The Old Fashioned was certainly tasty and a great mix for sure! But slightly disappointed they used regular bar ice instead of a single craft cube. The burger was ok, but seemed rushed out in the preparation. Certainly recommend the spicy mustard for the burger, it goes really well with the whole thing. Fries were crispy and well seasoned. Planning to return to try more bourbon drinks! read more

My friends and I were looking for a treat happy hour special in the Vista/downtown area and I happened across the 4-6pm special at Bourbon; a shot of bulleit, a beer, and a burger for $10. I initially thought it was a typo and the special was a shot of bulliet OR a beer, and a burger for $10. Nope. Its "and!" We figured it out once we sat down and we were pretty excited as we were doing a little pregame before catching a concert. Anyways. It's a very comfy cozy environment inside. Theres no harsh lighting, but the lighting was definitely adequate. You can see the people you're with and read your menu without having to pull out your phone for a flashlight. Hostess was nice and waitress was great too. I wasnt expecting the burger to be very good, if I'm honest. I mean...how good can a burger that's part of such a killer special REALLY be? Oh, how naive I was! Literally the BEST burger I have had in Columbia, Charlotte, Greenville, or Charleston; yes, it's better than Poes Tavern. The burger is cooked to your liking, comes with lettuce, tomato, and onion, but they'll bring mayo, mustard, etc for you, too. Cheese is $1 extra (and totally worth it, lets be honest). The brioche bun really brings it all together. Its lightly toasted to perfection, the bun to burger ratio is perfect, the bun isnt larger than the patty and the patty isnt bigger than the bun. I basically inhaled my burger and contemplated ordering another one because it was just so damn good. Their bourbon selection here is incredible. I'm a bourbon lover and felt like I was in paradise. Their wall behind the bar is stacked with hard to find bourbons mixed in with your every day sippers. You literally cannot go wrong with a trip to Bourbon. read more

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Used to love this place for great drinks and food but changed to a Tiki Bar theme?? Definitely not a great choice. The menu was not what it used to be and the atmosphere kind of ruined with the cheap Tiki decorations. Disappointed for sure! read more

Solid Love this stop when in Columbia Great menu Even better bar Service is a bit shaky with some turnover Management does a nice job Well worth the stop read more

I live in Charlotte and had been wanting to try this place out. Took the drive during my birthday weekend and it was well worth it! The place was smaller than I expected but definitely mighty in the items I tried! The snapper pho special with crawfish was so damn good! I had been stalking their instagram for weeks and their specials are always intriguing! I also tried their featured cocktail: Flower In The Rye with Elijah Craig Rye, Montenegro, Bonal, Avocado Orgeat and tiki bitters that was also delicious. Dessert was just okay, the banana pudding wasn't my type but I would definitely come back for more specials by their chefs and mixologists! read more

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After a flight into Sc to spend some quality time with family; my sister & niece suggested drinks and appetizers and dinner at Bourbon. Excellent choice. I love fire water and there is an extensive list. The level of customer service is exceptional. Appetizers and our first round of cocktails were good start in the patio area. Moved indoors for dinner and a second round of drinks. There is Pappy available and I just had to experience a flight. A wonderful welcome to Columbia, South Carolina. read more

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Overall, I really like Bourbon and I'm typically skeptical of Louisiana/New Orleans style restaurants since my family is from there and I spend a lot of time there. The restaurant has a nice upscale feel and makes you forget you're in Columbia. I've been for brunch before and although it was packed, I was able to grab a seat at the bar. The servers are all friendly and honest about different selections on the menu (which I greatly appreciate). On this particular occasion, I was celebrating a friend's birthday and it happened to be restaurant week so they had a three course special for $29. I ordered the pork skins (1st course), salmon on jambalaya rice (2nd course), and banana pudding (3rd course). I'm not crazy about pork skins so it's my fault for ordering them, but I tasted my friend's fried green tomato and that was the much better option. I really enjoyed the salmon, although I feel like they could have given more rice. The banana pudding was good, but not great. It had more whipped cream than I like. I also could have had more vanilla wafers since that's my favorite part of banana pudding. I will definitely be back to Bourbon but I'll probably stick to the shrimp and grits, jambalaya, and etouffee. read more

Bourbon - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina