Purchased tickets for the Purple Martin tour for 8/15. A few days after I made the reservation…read moreonline, I received an email stating that I had been refunded for my ticket purchase. I was confused, so I called the office, as I had not requested a refund or been contacted before that email was sent to me. I inquired about the refund and they stated that I would need to rebook and they could not accommodate people on 8/15. I asked why I was able to book for 8/15 at all and they were hesitant to state it was an issue on their end. They eventually explained there was an issue on their end with their website, and they had to cancel everybody that had booked on 8/15, as they had an event that day instead (an anniversary - congrats to the couple), that their website wasn't reflecting. They did not apologize and simply stated if I wanted to attend a tour, I'd just need to pick another date or I could take the refund. I explained that date was the only one that worked and thanked them for their time. At some point, they called me twice that day. But they did not leave a voicemail the first time and the second time they left a voicemail where the employees were talking to each other about who on "the list" had been contacted about the cancellations and how to mark them contacted. It was clear they were unaware I had contacted them already. I did not call back and I have not heard anything since. Just felt a little weird ‍ and impersonal, for something that is supposed to be really cool! Not a super great experience.

We've enjoyed dining on the Spirit for many holidays, dockside, and enjoyed sunset cruises. The…read morestaff goes above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable experience. The food is fabulous and with dip deck setting it's the best sit down restaurant on the Lake!

Perfect place for a simple wedding!!! Water, woods, details that make for great photos. We were so…read morehappy we chose The Lake House for our brunch wedding!

This is a beautiful venue and I do not regret having my wedding here in September…read more I give it only 4 stars because of the difficulties I had with Julia, the Event Coordinator. She was unprofessional and very short with me when communicating though email even though I was nothing but friendly with her. When we first looked at the venue in person, she spent the whole time texting on her phone, and when I asked her questions about where couples typically have the ceremony she said "I don't really know anything about what they do because I am not here when they have the event." The worst part was the day of the event when Julia neglected to give me the passcode to enter---on the day of my wedding. We were doing the setup ourselves and working with very limited time and I ended up getting the code 45 minutes past when we should have had it! She claimed she "thought she had given it to me" and basically gave me a "whoops" when she looked back in her messages and found out she didn't. For a venue as nice as this, Julia certainly isn't doing them any favors. Otherwise, I have nothing but good things to say about this place. It is far more beautiful in person than what you see in the pictures, and the views from the inside and outside are amazing. I love that we could do both our ceremony outside in the sand, and our reception inside (with great views!) without having to have our guests change venues. It does, however, get very hot inside in the warmer months even with the fans and air conditioning since the place is screened in. All in all, the Lake House was the perfect casual, warm and inviting setting to have our small wedding!

I have a feeling this place is very new. But I love the vibe so far. It's nicely lit, and roomy. I…read morehaven't been upstairs yet but I'm sure it will be cool. Nix that it is very cool. Nice leather booths surround each lit table. There's cool artwork on the walls. This is definitely a vibe!

I would like to say my service was excellent here. I found City Grit after visiting the wonderful…read moresister coffee shop next door. The host was so nice and welcoming. The waiter was so attentive and kind. The ambiance is beautiful.. The restaurant was kind of hot and the wine I chose was hot as well. They were able to chill I quickly but I ended up getting a different wine. I ordered the crab farro, the lobster eel pasta, whipped feta, baked chicken, and wine. I don't think this is a bad restaurant. Maybe I should have tried brunch vs dinner. The smoked chicken was some of the best chicken I have ever had. Tender, Smokey, and bursting with flavor. I did not enjoy the crab farro, I believe it was more grain than crab. The whipped feta was a little tangy for my taste. I am willing to try this restaurant again. Maybe brunch as that was most of the photos I saw.

There was plenty of street parking available near the restaurant. Atmosphere was nice and server…read morewas very friendly. We ordered roasted cauliflower, gnudi, and la Bella farm moulard duck breast. My favorite was roasted cauliflower but everything tasted amazing.

A great and entertaining experience. We chose the Arizona shootout game and it was challenging for…read moreus so we used a few hints. Once you get a clue it definitely helps to figure out the direction you should be headed in. I like that you don't get penalized for using clues like some escape rooms do. The game was really fun and figuring out the clues was fun as well. The only hiccup was that one of the piece was missing from one of our puzzles but we were still able to proceed past it. I will say that for those with vision issues - this escape option has very low lighting. But we adapted just fine. The staff were very professional and accommodating. The ambiance of the facility was great. This location is easy to fine and free parking. Very clean establishment. The typical steam punk decor that I've noticed with Escapology locations. We escaped with just a few minutes remaining!!! Would highly recommend for a date night, fun night out with friends, etc. They have kid friendly rooms too like Scooby doo.

On my last visit to hang with the family (Sept 2025), my youngest niece was invited to the birthday…read moreparty of one of her peers @ Escapology. We decided to book a separate escape room for the rest of the fam and make it a girls outing, while the adolescent was enjoying the festivities. This made the best usage of time, especially since we had to drop her off and pick her up anyway. So, I booked the "Under Pressure" room for four, and it was a few dollars less than $175. When booking online the night before I realized some of the more popular times and sort after rooms were unavailable. Times slots for a few rooms became sold out as I was trying to book. Nonetheless, I mange to complete the purchase and have the liability waivers completed. This visit to Escapology is my 3rd Escape room while visiting the Columbia area and one of the nicer ones on just first impressions, location and parking. The staff was extremely friendly and the waiting/reception area was nicely themed and designed. Upon arrival we were checked and asked to wait while the room was prepared. Once our room was ready we were escorted to the start, giving directions & safety instructions, and then the clock was started. Of course they ask that you do not take videos/photos to not expose any clues to the game. The room was clean and the clues were mostly straight forward. We ended with a victory and escaped with merely seconds to spare. However, there were a few inconsistencies with the order of clues and we encounter a couple of missing or broken pieces/steps in the process of solving the puzzles and escaping. This has happened to me before (with another company) it can be frustrating and cause you not to beat the clock, but like I said we managed to succeed. Albeit by the skin of our teeth. Lol Overall we enjoyed the room and took our victory photos after. We were given rubber bracelets marking our achievement of beating the room. They have bracelets for each room and offer patrons the challenge of completing and collecting them all. After completion they offer a return promo/discount if you book your next escape room the same day. It's recommended if you enjoyed it because you get a little break on the price and I believe you can book it up to six months out. Just A Note: -If coming with a group I will recommend booking early. -If possible, I suggest that one person books for everyone to ensure getting the room and time you prefer. (Recommended but not required)

Cuisine: 8 Service: 8…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 8 Overall: 8 Just a fantastic Italian restaurant all around in downtown Columbus, SC. I have eaten here twice and loved both of my experience. On my recent visit, I was able to enjoy one of the best Caesar Salad in recent memory, as well as a delicious Mushroom Soup. However, the highlight had to be the Fish Of The Day. The phenomenal Crab Meat Stuffed NC Rainbow Trout had a wonderful saffron, tomato, and fennel broth with toasted fregola. I am quite shocked at how many good Italian restaurants are in this part of SC, but I am certainly thankful that my best option is not Olive Garden.

Very classy place with valet parking. Adult oriented, I don't suggest bringing the kids. Hard to…read morescore a table or bar seat when USC in session. Reservation needed for a table. During the summer, I suggest any evening except Monday. Staff, especially the bartenders, are sociable and courteous. Impressed that they stocked Pappy bourbon and Amaro Nonino. Service exceptional, prices reasonable. Ask for the specials. If they have it, order the She Crab Soup. It's the best I ever had. I did want to mention the live music. The pianist I experienced was exceptional. Music really added to the restaurants ambience. My only suggestion is expanding the menu.

It's always excellent at the Boland House. Everyone is treated like family, and there are lots of…read moreregulars. They have a decent selection of excellent wines and beers. They have sandwiches and charcuterie, and both are excellent. The ambiance is amazing! I love this place because they beautifully restored an 1840 home. It's classy but you can go casual. They have a gas fire pit to enjoy cool evenings. They also have a pavilion where you can watch your favorite college team.

Just WOW! Some friends invited us to Boland House on a Monday afternoon, and I'm more than glad we…read morewent. Great wine selection and some bottled and canned craft beers. And probably the absolute best charcuterie board ever. With some homemade salads and pickled onions. We devoured two! Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Owners are super friendly and love to talk about the history of the house. It's a beautiful property for weddings, showers, luncheons, whatever you need. I definitely look forward to another visit!

Beautiful event space with a pond with a pier perfect for pictures. Came today to witness the…read morewedding of a good friend. The manor has beautifully manicured lawn rocking chairs on the back porch that oversees the pond. This venue is a true hidden gem like their website states. One downside was there was a band at the pavilion across the pond playing but I'm sure that was out of Dokos control. Perfect place for a wedding, bridal shower, or tea