Tru Bistro is great! Vibe is chill and fun and the staff is really friendly. You can tell making…read morethe customers happy is their main priority. Food is amazing (eggrolls, quesadillas, chicken alfredo,all flavors of wings and shrimp, just to name a few), drinks are delicious, and hookahs are on point. Their prices are 100% worth it. Always great music and DJs. Love the set up and decor. Make sure to get there earlier so you don't have to wait in line.

We came from out of town and brought a group of friends to Tru Bistro and had a fantastic time…read more Great music, good drinks, good food, amazing service, and dope vibe. Highly recommend.

Food so good a random kid asked to join. We said yes…read more Smells nice in here. One flickering light though. We got the pig out. We couldn't wait to eat so I am showing my empty plate. DONT eat the pickles. ‍eat here. Came again with the fam. Wow 2 well feds done in 40 minutes. Try the cornbread. Eat here.

Was visiting the area and came across Midwood Smokehouse when looking for a BBQ spot. The menu…read morelooked great and the photos online highlighting the food and the establishment looked promising; still rustic but with a modern twist. The table enjoyed the Miguel's Queso. I'm pretty sure the kids licked the bowl clean. Kids Chicken Nuggets - 6 crispy nuggets with a side of choice. Thick breading but good portion and taste. Crinkle fries were a bit hit for this little one. Enjoyed the fries with ranch. Lone Star Brisket Sandwich - Smoked brisket, house-made pickles, and slaw. Brisket looked delicious but was a bit dry and lacked seasoning. The pickles, slaw, and BBQ sauce delivered the moisture and flavor. Smoked Half Chicken - Smaller chicken quarter but tender and moist. Still lacking flavor counting on the BBQ sauce. Had the mac-and-cheese and fries as a side. Mac was cheesy but again dry. Saint Louis Pork Ribs - Good portion but again on the flavor - heavily reliant on the sauce. Sweet tea was perfect and the pickles were delicious! Service wasn't the best; refills were hard to get. I think next time we will avoid a chain and find a hole-in-the-wall establishment.

Nice spot for burgers while on the road. Part sports bar, part restaurant. Burgers were done…read moreperfectly with great crunch on the bun and the veggies. Fries were good too. Nice server as well brought us drink refills promptly. I'd go back if I lived here

We visited JR's Cash Bar & Grill recently and had an overall decent experience. We were able to be…read moreseated within about 10 minutes, which was great considering how busy they seemed to be. The hostess and our waitress were both very welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout the visit. Our appetizers and drinks came out pretty quickly, which definitely started the meal off on a positive note. However, the entrees were a little underwhelming. We ordered the "award-winning" prime rib, but unfortunately it arrived lukewarm. We also tried the shrimp and flounder platter. The shrimp were actually really good, but the flounder lacked seasoning, and the overall plate temperature was lukewarm as well. While the food didn't completely wow us this visit, the service and atmosphere were pleasant enough that I'd still come back to try different menu items in the future. Overall, I'd say it was an okay, decent experience.

The service is wonderful. The atmosphere was very nice in our bartender was very attentive and…read morecourteous. The food was actually really good that I was very surprised at the quality and how delicious our food tasted. I would definitely recommend coming here. Justin was just so great it should be committed for his friendly personality. I would definitely come back.

The all you can eat crabs were good! I only wish they had it where you can place an order because…read moreI'm normally done after 1 time.

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!

The bar is everything I look for from a cocktail bar - spacious yet cozy, dark with enough light to…read moreread what's in front of you, and quality drink. The cocktails were the star of the night - ranging from $11 to $13 - both their classics and house creations were well balanced and worth trying. Table service was provided with attentive wait staff who weren't overbearing. The only miss for the night was the food. While certain items like the fries and the Brussels sprouts were great, other items like the burger and duck tacos didn't hit the mark with a burger that was too dry and overly charred and the tacos which were too gamey and could have used a some more acid. For a drink I'd certainly visit again, but would likely pass on food.

We came here for dinner and drinks on a date night. The environment is nice and cozy and when you…read morewalk in you see a beautiful dessert display! We of course had to try a slice of peanut butter cake. My husband loved it (he picked the dessert). I picked our drinks and they have an excellent drink variety. We started our meal with the queso tots and they were delicious! Wiped them out! I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and he got the philly cheesesteak. He absolutely raved about his sandwich and said it was the best he ever had. I wouldn't order the lobster mac again but it was presented beautifully. I look forward to going back and trying the mussels. I saw many of those orders coming out and definitely looked so good! Great spot to check out for drinks, desserts, and a bite!

Back in Sept (2025) I was in Columbia, SC with family yet again! On a Tuesday afternoon a few of…read moreus decided to slip away for an afternoon lunch and elected to give Travinia a try. Upon arrival @ 2pm the large restaurant was fairly empty with the exception of only a few tables/booths. Was this a sign to turn around an abort the lunch mission? Thankful, the emptiness was not a sign of anything ominous. Lol. We were promptly seated at an intimate booth and served by the oh so pleasant Shannon. She was extremely sweet and informative, as this was the first time trying out Travinia for each of us. We started with calmari for the table. We were speechless by how delectable it was. The mix of assorted pickled peppers with in the perfectly fried tentacles and the marinara, also with a little heat was so good. We honestly consider a second order. A couple of us started with Blood-Orange lemon drops and decided to select options from the lunch menu. We each ordered one chicken pesto Sando and one chicken parm sub to swap and share. The third in the party went rogue and opted for spaghetti bolognese and a mini loaf of garlic bread. Once entrées were served the table was silent... a sign that everyone was pleased. lol. My choice was the chicken pesto and I swapped half for the chicken Parm sub. Both were good, however the chicken pesto by far was the front runner. The pesto was well-balanced with the right filling-to-bread ratio. It was simply just very tasty and I wish I didn't agree to share the other half. The chicken Parm was ok, however, there was too much bread to chicken parm ratio and it lacked a little flavor. Both sandwiches were accompanied by a side of pasta salad that was also enjoyed. We all left full and happy and I look forward to returning when I'm inevitably bullied into visiting SC yet again. Just A Note: After review of the menu, they can be considered pricey. Nonetheless I suggest giving them a try for lunch if you want to check them out and definitely opt for the chicken pesto sandwich.

Wonderful service and truly delicious food. Everything was packed with flavor and came out fresh. I…read morehad a great experience and would definitely return.

Well u have to order at kiosk because no one was at counter. The employees mopped the floor during…read morea busy time. The floor was so wet you had to walk very slow. Not a good thing. Then someone brought a dog inside. That should NOT be allowed!

Tried this place twice. Mixed feelings about it…read more 1st visit was dine in. Service was not bad and slightly longer than expected, the cheeseburger was better than I was expecting for a first ever visit, fries were decent. That was around 8pm, restaurant was fairly empty, the interior decor has some weird vibes that I wasn't too keen on. It was a little colder than it should have been. 2nd visit was drive through on a Saturday night about 9:45pm. There was a good amount of cars in wait, but it moved along decently.. it was kind of weird giving my credit card to a attendant who then walked it to the window to process it.. im not likely to do that again in this modern day of tap to pay.. As for the food, the cheeseburger and fries was what I ordered again this time, the experience was less than to be desired even after a short drive home. The burger buns had a hardtack consistency, which made me ponder if it was quite possibly one of the original breads brought across on the mayflower during the colonization of this fair country.. The burger patty was more on the cold and greasy side, the presentation was sloppily put together. The strawberry shake was good both times, although in drive through it took another 5 minutes to get it after I got my food.. I was expecting better out of a drive through establishment that prides itself on 24 hour service..

We stopped in, and you should too. After a bit of a slow start due to their staffing issues, our…read morewaitress was personable and attentive. The menu has great choices that I haven't seen elsewhere. I ordered chicken salad in a bread bowl, and it was really delicious. The bowl is topped with cheese and popped in the over, so it arrives hot. The bread bowl had a wonderfully crispy crust and tender inside, and the chicken salad was warm and tasty. I've had soup bread bowls, but not hot and crispy, and of course, not chicken salad. The sides menu is a long list; I chose onion rings. They were plentiful, crunchy, and very flavorful - as far from the heavily breaded limp onion rings most places serve as you could get. We ate in the late afternoon, but the place still had several parties like us. We liked the vibe, casually upscale, and unpretentious. Go!

We had 8 members from our lunch group here today for lunch. Great service...waitress set up a high…read moretable for eight and took our drinks quickly. We had three orders for the Madarin Chicken Salad, two pizzas, a prime rib sandwich, a hamburger, and a chicken wrap. Also had a side order of the truffle parmesan fries. The fries were great and everyone liked them. The Mandarin Chicken Salad was also very good, loaded with mandarin oranges, crisp lettuce, nuts and tons of other goodies. The salad dressing was fabulous. All three of us liked it. Pizzas were great and so was the hamburger and wrap. All in all it was one of our top rated lunches this year. We rate everything on a 10 scale so it ended up with a 9.25 average...so half to give it a 5 based on the Yelp 5 star system.

This past weekend, my friends and I had brunch at Tupelo Honey in Columbia, SC, and the entire…read moreexperience was amazing! From the delicious food to our incredible server, Destiny, everything exceeded our expectations. We were so impressed that we even asked to speak with the manager just to share how satisfied we were. I would definitely recommend!

Asher was an amazing server and was the highlight of my visit. Very friendly and conversational…read more Would just go there to see him again