Food was fantastic. We had a 5 month baby with us and the waitress asked the mom how was she doing. Very sweet. Great service.

Seasonal flight- in February Raspberry Vanilla Of the 4 mimosas this was hands down my favorite read more

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The service is everything. The wait staff are some of the nicest people I know and they deliver on a personal level. The food is always good and their seasonal drinks are a fun addition. Despite the small size of the restaurant it never hindered my ability to get a seat and enjoy the bar. Parking is also super easy in this area and that was clutch during finals season for me. read more

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Great breakfast sandwich and potatoes. I really enjoyed my spot at the bar. Coffee was solid too. Attentive staff and convenient location. Street parking only, though. read more

Very busy when we went. Waited over an hour for our food. It was cold when it arrived. Potatoes were cold, the grits lukewarm at best. Food also came out in waves. My oldest waffle took the longest. Service was adequate nothing spectacular. The waitress took off 10%. Probably won't return. read more

Expect this place to be busy, there's people coming in and out. That's probably why they have a C rating because they're so busy. That being said, wait was awhile after placing our order for food. We sat outside and I noticed that peoples orders were getting messed up and being sent back to the kitchen. I wouldn't say this restaurant is efficient, I think they need more staff. One table behind us ended up leaving and canceling their other food because of a mistake with their other order. Another table had a food allergy and were given the wrong thing. The food is delicious apart from service issues. We really enjoyed our breakfast, no complaints for the taste. I enjoyed the hot chocolate and the Bloody Mary was good as well. My plate did come with grits and I told them I didn't want them (I don't like grits) since they didn't have potatoes anymore. They gave me the grits on the side anyways and that's what's in that mini bowl. read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Breakfast sampler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Shabby chic decor, white washed walls, white ornate tin ceiling, salsa music softly playing, yes this is what speaks to me as the ultimate breakfast experience. It's intimate, it's unique, so many mimosas your head will spin, and then menu is culinary utopia. The service impeccable. The quality of food evident on first taste, yes this is a caliber above the others. Our server, Raj , made recommendations on what mimosas to try , what omelette to order, I let him take the reins and order for me. It was a culinary masterpiece, not to be missed. Literally if you want to enjoy a decadent breakfast or brunch, be pampered and eat first quality food this is for you. Not a lot of places in SC deliver this type of epic dining experience.. This place is the real deal in my opinion. Don't miss out on this experience. read more

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First time trying Breakfast At Ruiz. It was definitely a great choice. We arrived right around 9:30 expecting it to be packed but there was no wait. A few tables were seated outside which is great but generally not our choice. We were seated inside and promptly greeted by our server. She was smiling and friendly asking if we had visited before or if it was our first time. She asked if we had any questions in the menu and took our drink order after explaining a few questions on the mimosas. We looked at the menu and had quite a time choosing. The menu is not the same as most breakfast places as they have they standard fare but also offer some different options. Settled on the Mediterranean omelette with potatoes and the classic breakfast with bacon. Excellent choice on both. The food arrived by a very friendly server and our server checked on us within moments. The omelet was delicious. The filling was a good amount but not too much. The cheese and sauce complimented the filling and was very tasty. The potatoes were crispy but not overdone. The classic breakfast was two pieces of French toast with bacon and eggs. All were cooked perfectly and delicious. Only needed a small amount of syrup because well French toast always needs a bit of syrup. The portions were ample yet not too much. The mimosas were a nice size and mixed in a good ratio so it was very tasty. Everyone we encountered had a smile and was friendly. Way to make a great first impression. We will return because it was good food and good service and the menu wasn't the same as any other breakfast place. Definitely had a unique vibe and menu. Haven't tried it yet? Do yourself a favor and go. Public parking behind the building on meeting street or across state street in the public lot or parking garage. Makes it easier to not search the street for a metered spot as there are few to none. read more

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Cute little restaurant for brunch. Service was excellent! Staff was very friendly. Food was delicious! Free parking out front. Definitely will be returning read more

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My experience here was very average. The service was good, however the restaurant itself was tiny. It is definitely not conducive to a large group outing so just know that before you go. I think if you are coming for mimosas this is a great place, however the menu was very limited. The waffle I ordered was ok, it was really sweet which i didn't love. We both ordered a side of bacon and we received one plate with 4 slices of bacon. Considering the fact that there are multiple breakfast joints in walking distance to here with plenty more seating and menu options, I probably wouldn't elect to come back here. read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

I have been to Breakfast at Ruiz three times and always left happy. They serve mimosas and breakfast cocktails and the food is amazing. I've gotten the steak sandwich three times and it's so good I haven't branched out to try other things. The home fries are cooked to the perfect consistency. Servers are consistently hospitable. It's a small restaurant, but I have never had to wait long on the weekends. I definitely recommend Breakfast at Ruiz! read more

Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! Can't wait to go back next time I'm in the area.

My order was incorrect. I asked for a medium well steak, eggs, and grits my steak was RAW. I ate NONE of the food. I went to work came back they said I had to PAY for my order to be correct. I will insert a picture below. read more

This place has the best service I've had in South Carolina. Their cheesesteak omelette had incredible flavor, and the ambiance made you feel like you were in a hometown restaurant in the Caribbean. Definitely found a new favorite breakfast spot! read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Delightful dining experience! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

We had reserved seating for a family of 7 at Breakfast at Ruiz in South Carolina. Unfortunately, they weren't able to fully accommodate our group at one table--five of us were seated together, while the other two had to sit at a separate table, which was a bit disappointing for a family outing. It was understandable as it is a quaint place and charming. That said, the service was attentive and friendly, and the food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. Despite the seating issue, we still enjoyed our meal and appreciated the great hospitality. read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Wonderful breakfast spot we stopped by after a tour of Uni. Of South Carolina. The food was wonderful and the service was excellent. The location is bright and music created a nice ambiance. The staff stopped by to check on us often and made sure we were happy with what we ordered. The brother of the owner came by to greet us and see if we needed anything. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Parking nearby was easy to find and we had a wonderful experience. If we visit again, we plan to be back. read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Best omelette anywhere! I highly recommend both their food and their service. Excellent!

Clean restaurant serving a nice variety of breakfast and brunch items. Ample parking behind the restaurant in a lot or along the street. Friendly staff and reasonable pricing. Portions are well balanced and everything came out quickly and prepared as ordered. All of the food was perfectly seasoned and tasty. read more

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This was an invite I'm so glad I accepted! The breakfast sampler was just enough and seasoned to perfection. I didn't have to wait long, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'd visit again! Garnish on my water was also cute.. Prepare to look for parking tho. read more

a party of 5 was seated upon arrival. we had a total of three different dishes ( shrimp & grits, wallows, french toast, grits, back on and eggs); food was scrumptious! Service was expedited and excellent. we were not rushed out after completing our meal. The coffee shop next door is with a visit while waiting on your entire party to be seated! read more

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Out of towners here. Sunday 1:30p about a 30 min wait. Food was amazing. Mimosa flight was delightful. It's a cozy little place with big flavors and service. Laura was an amazing server to us. read more

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WHEW!!!! I wish I lived closer to Columbia so I could come here more often. I want to start off by commending the staff. They are absolutely spectacular and so so friendly. I felt so welcome and my waiter had no problem giving me the time I needed to look over the menu and also explain some of their menu items and how they are prepared. That always intrigues me. I love that about restaurants. This restaurant is pretty small and has the capacity of about 50 people. There was no parking in the front, so I took a left at the light and parked in the back of the building and walked the colorful path to get to the front door. I chose to have the shrimp and grits. I was told that the grits were made with heavy whipping cream and seasoned very well. So glad I went with this option. It was lovely! They also have different options for their mimosas :), which is always fun. I highly recommend trying this place. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Time: 8:53 am Staff is so friendly. They are so kind and make sure to attend to you. Atmosphere/Environment: Very small and cute. Pretty fancy decor. Food: Ruiz Classic Breakfast. Their food is amazing. Eggs were cooked nicely and divine. Bacon was good and crispy. French toast was really good. Everything was delicious. If you want delicious breakfast at a nice price, fancy vibes, and treated with good service then come to Breakfast at Ruiz. Key note: I went on an early Sunday so it wasn't too busy but still gets busy and pretty popular in the community read more

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Good breakfast/lunch. Friendly staff and great coffee. Recommend for that holiday breakfast with family

I wanted to give Breakfast at Ruiz another try, and since it was just my husband and me, I decided it would be the perfect opportunity to do so. It was not packed because it was a Thursday morning. The hostess sat us down right away and was very nice. Our server was very friendly and consistent. We both ordered the steak and eggs, but I ordered the grits with the gouda cheese and a side of french toast. The ribeye steak was enjoyable. It had a bit of flavor and was cooked pretty well. I requested a medium temperature, and I received pretty much that. I had a lot of fatty pieces on my cut, but that's just the nature of the beast. I enjoyed it and loved that it was sliced. The gouda cheese was shredded and lightly sprinkled on top of the grits. The grits were nice and creamy. I added a little bit of salt and pepper. They were really good. The french toasts were delicious. The portion is small, but the little crunch takes the french toasts to another level. I would definitely order those again. I am glad I was able to return and have a good experience. Coming when they are not overly crowded may be the key. It was low-key and comfortable, and the food was good. There was no street parking available, so we parked in the back of the strip and walked through the breezeway. read more

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Super Cute Restaurant!! There is limited parking in front of the restaurant, but there is parking alongside the street, and there's a parking lot up the street as well. The restaurant seems busy from the outside, but it's only because the restaurant and is intimate in size but very nice inside!! We were a party of 9 and were seated at two tables close to each other. We started with two Mimosa flights that were theee perfect mixtures and ended up getting a 3rd. I had the French toast, eggs the Grits were Amazeeeee and everyone had great reviews on their food. I absolutely recommend read more

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This cute, elegant breakfast spot is in a great location with amazing service. I had the Mediterranean Omellet, with feta, garnay cheese, tomatoes and spinach with home fries. It was very nicely presented and very rich and filling. The ambiance is calm, clean and collected. Ruiz is definitely a Must Go To! read more

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Highly recommend!! Not much to say other than the food was delicious and the wait staff was so so kind! Sat outside because the weather was nice and it was super enjoyable eating brunch while people watching. I highly recommend the potato's side. read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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This is a very small dainty breakfast spot with a bar in the back. We had great service by Michelle with good food, great portions and drinks. Everything tasted good, shrimp and grits were cheesy, sub roll was soft and meat was seasoned well. read more

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I've visited here twice--once for beverages only & once for brunch--and have found myself largely impressed. Conveniently located in West Columbia, nestled among several other restaurants & shops with ample lot and street parking. Warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly & attentive staff. A rotating seasonal mimosa flight with some well-executed standards & a creamsicle flavor that I would've never thought of but ended up enjoying. A very delicious bananas foster waffle--with all the decadent rum sauce goodness one could want. I had to take a star off for the chicken sausage that I ordered to accompany it. The sausage literally looked like the Brown 'N Serve sausage from your favorite grocer's freezer--not at all what I'd expect in a restaurant. My dining partner thoroughly enjoyed her Mediterranean Omelet packed with veggies, cheese, & romesco sauce. Questionable sausage aside, Breakfast at Ruiz is a solid brunch/lunch spot worth checking out. read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Winter Mimosa Flight: Pear, White Cranberry, Pomegranate, & Creamsicle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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The food was amazing and fast after ordering. The wait staff was friendly and very attentive always making sure that we were okay and did not need anything during our visit. The overall feel was modern romantic but loud at times due to the closeness. read more

Absolutely worth the wait. Delicious food, great service, and so cute on the inside. Highly recommend the French toast! The mimosa flights are also 10/10 read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Churro French toast, grits, sausage, and banana foster French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Could not wait to try this spot and I must say my food was delicious! and I didn't wait long for it! I had the Banana foster waffle (minus the bananas) with a scrambled egg and cheese. The rum sauce was supposed to come on the side, but that's ok. The sauce was delicious and I used very little syrup. So, this little spot is crowded on Sundays and I noticed the regular customers were treated special ( greeted w/hugs and smiles). The young lady at the bar was so overwhelmed, she didn't really pay attention to who was sat when- I totally get it- she didn't make time to see if anyone needed anything. Also everyone pitched in and assisted so if you needed something just ask. I'm excited about my next visit, maybe I will become a regular! Ambiance is nice- a little congested, but the food though! Yum! read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Banana Foster with Pecans (rum sauce) minus the bananas. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

My best friend was inappropriately touched by a female staff member and when I reported it to the business, Iris Perea, the owner, blocked me after seemingly being so understanding. Below is the email thread, then I was blocked. Sent this to you all in Instagram but I'm following through... I frequent this restaurant often with my husband, my mom, and my best friend.  Never have I been made to feel so awkward. I was with my best friend on Saturday morning. We sat at the bar and went about our business.  My friend asked why the Indian dude kept staring at him like that.  Me thinking nothing of it said, oh that's Raj, he knows me and my family from coming in here. Then we realized he must be playing morality police thinking something was off because I was in there with a male who was not my husband.  My friend was facing towards the end of the bar where I was facing forward so I didn't see what my friend saw and I didn't care because I thought nothing of it.  As we were going to leave the waitress put her and on my friends thigh and squeezed it. My friend looked at me wide eyed like wtf and I looked at him like ‍. After we left he told me how they had all been in the corner quietly chatting while looking back and forth at us. He thinks she did it to see my reac reaction to see if I would act like a jealous woman so they could infer that something was going on between us. I didn't react because he's my friend. But even if something was going on it's none of their business and we are adults this is not high school.  I was embarrassed for my friend that he was made to feel so uncomfortable when this is his second time in that restaurant. I am ashamed of your staff for the way they behaved and it doesn't make me want to go back in there. That woman should not have placed her hand on his leg and squeezed his leg. He is a victim of sexual assault and it made him very uncomfortable. I'm horrible with names but I really love the woman who just had a baby in the past two times I've been there she is not been there. She's one of the reasons we go back. But after this experience I really don't feel comfortable going back. At first I wasn't going to complain, but the more I thought of what happened, and the more I think about what that woman did to my friend.  Imagine a male waiter rubs a female customers thigh and squeezes it. That is sexual harassment. She was calculated, waiting until after I tipped her and right before we were getting up to leave.  As long as she is there I absolutely will not be back.  I wonder how HER HUSBAND would feel knowing she's groping customers? I'll be stopping by tomorrow to see if anyone in charge is there.  Completely unacceptable behavior.  Yahoo Mail - Email Simplified ------------------- Good morning, Jessica  Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We take such matters very seriously. I can imagine how distressing this experience must have been for you and your friend.  As a family owned business we are dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and safe atmosphere in our establishment.  We want to ensure that all our team members adhere to our standards of conduct, and we will look into this matter promptly. Could you please provide me with an approximate time of day this occurred, this will help us address the matter appropriately. I can be available today at 1 o'clock or tomorrow anytime after 9 AM if you would like to come into the restaurant. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We value your patronage and want to make sure you feel comfortable and safe when you visit us.  Thank you,  Iris ----------------------- Good morning, it was Saturday around 9/10am. It was a shorter, older Hispanic woman who has a 7 and 10 year old. It would be great if you had video footage of this, but I'm not sure if you do.  My friend doesn't want to come back. He feels "weirded out and gross." Had this been a male who did this to anyone female the police would have been called.  Yahoo Mail - Email Simplified --‐--------------- Good evening Jessica, Thank you for providing those details about  Saturday. I'm truly sorry to hear that your friend felt uncomfortable coming in to talk.  This is not the experience we want for any of our guests. We want to assure you that we take these matters seriously. I will review the situation and see if we have relevant video footage. We'll be investigating this,  once we've looked into it, I will reach out to you with an update. What area of the bar were you sitting at? Closer to the front door or to the back door? Again, thank you for providing those details. Thank you, Iris ---------------------- We were sitting closest to the front in the 2 corner chairs. He was facing towards the kitchen and I was facing forward. Right before we got up to leave she slid, I believe her right hand, across his thigh and squeezed it. Could have been her left, it's irrelevant. I have short dark blonde hair and he is Puerto Ri read more

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This is a cute restaurant and the waitress was very attentive and friendly. The food was just so so. I ordered a Montecristo sandwich and what I got was nothing like a Montecristo sandwich. It was more like a regular mediocre breakfast sandwich. Perhaps this was their own version, but it was very disappointing. read more

The building is very small, we went on a holiday Monday and they were very busy and we returned Tuesday was not busy at all. Monday we had to wait about 45 minutes they had some seating outside but it was very windy and chilly. Tuesday we were about to get seated right away. The presentation of the food looked just like a picture and tasted good. They also had a variety of mimosas which tasted good as well. Some things is à la carte. I will say their omelette is plentiful if hungry. read more

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I Went There For Brunch For My Birthday Celebration , With My Wife And My Youngest Daughter, The Staff Were Delightful And The Food Was Great , We Got The Ruiz Breakfast, The Restaurant Is Small But It Is Truly Worth It, They Get A 10 From Us , I Can't To Go Again. read more

I'd have included a picture but my monte cristo sandwich was gone before I could take my phone out. Our server Michelle recommended it and man did that sandwich hit. Perfect balance of sweet and salt through multiple layers of their famous French toast. Hints of spice from aioli iced the cake. Highly recommend their mimosa flight, summer seasonal flavors set the mood for a delicious and fun breakfast. read more

The food is delicious. I usually order the cinnamon French toast and chicken. Customers service is top tier. read more

What a quaint breakfast/brunch spot! My girlfriend and I ate here for brunch yesterday. The restaurant was small, but it was beautifully decorated and super clean. Our waitress was super sweet and very attentive, offering suggestions as to what items on the menu were very popular. My friend got the bananas foster waffle. It amazing!! I got the classic breakfast but with churro French toast! TO DIE FOR!! Highly, highly recommend this brunch spot. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Breakfast at Ruiz - Banana Foster waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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