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.

We have been coming to this Lucky's location since finding it five or six years ago. We had not…read morebeen in a while since moving from nearby Gaston to Camden but made a special effort to go on Friday April 18, 2026. I always loved the burgers who tasted great and were pretty obviously hand patted on location. Not so much yesterday. The patty was much smaller with less taste and appeared to be perfectly round as if it had come in frozen. It was a huge disappointment. A year ago, I would have given it five stars. Based on yesterday's trip, I would give it three. Everything else was much as I recall. A friendly, upbeat vibe with great service. It is in an odd location beside an old Piggly Wiggly (that is being rehabbed into a WesCo Brew & Bowl. It is in Cayce but has a West Columbia address. Lucky's Facebook page refers to its location as both cities in different spots. I would go back and order potato soup and a sald which I have had there before.

We have been coming here for years. Great food, cold beer, great service…read more What more do you need?

Pro: - The ambience was pretty cool, and I loved the…read morehipster aesthetic of it all. Con: - We ordered the catfish& grits and the trout. Both dishes were completely devoid of any flavor. Zero flavor whatsoever, and I wish I were exaggerating. The grits were flavorless slop, and both fish fillets tasted like solidified water.

Came in a busy Saturday and the place was crowded and loud filled with music and conversations…read more We did eventually get seated and eventually ordered. Crab cake: 4 stars. Real crab. Came with a nice cooling dill sauce that was so delicious. Took a star away cuz it was super salty but luckily saved by the dill sauce and water. Fried catfish: 4 stars. one of the best batter for fried fish. The batter on top was think and crispy and light so you couldn't taste the oils. Wish they split into 2 or three pieces instead of the jug piece. Because the piece was thick and big the bottom was soggy so minus the one star.

Mr Friendly's still delivers. The food and ambiance were great. This restaurant is best in class…read more If you haven't tried this Columbia classic, please do, it is fantastic.

I was shocked at how bad the food was. I had been there 4 years ago and it was just good…read more I had a blackberry mint drink. No mint & 1 blackberry smashed up on the bottom. It was very bad. Got the Crab cakes...ok I could hardly eat them. The crab meat was the lowest quality of crab. Looked like canned crab meat. They were flat about a 1/4 inch. Over fried. So very sad for $34 dollars. Green fried tomatoes. Just a stack of tomatoes without sauce. (Ever pic shows a sauce served with them) my husband had red fish...it was just ok. Now the dessert didn't get what was described on menu. It was good sadly the desert was the best part of the meal. The service was a 4. The place needs a full make over w a better menu & chef. I would not recommend. Unfortunately I will never visit again. It is very low quality cooking.

Found this place via Yelp. Thought I'd try them out given their proximity to my hotel and the…read morepositive reviews they had racked up. It did not disappoint. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was excellent. In fact, I'd say it's the best Mexican food I've had in ages. And, the portions are enormous. I barely made a dent in the mountain of food they placed in front of me and had plenty to bring with me for several additional meals. The prices are very reasonable too. I will definitely return when I'm back in Columbia.

Whenever I see a salsa bar my body tingles from the edge of my toes to the bald of my head. This…read moreone did not disappoint and the tingling only intensified with the dipping of each fresh crunchy corn chip. The food hit all the right spots and the service was premiere. I hope everyone frequents this spot, but also that I never have to wait for a seat. The setting under the tower is best of Columbia.

As a mixed race woman, I notice everything and tread very carefully on racial issues as EVERYONE is…read moreentitled to their own opinions, and feelings, but gosh, here at The Other Store?! I should've really gone to the other store The food is EXCELLENT(hence the 3 stars)! The service is normally ok, as my first visit the owner gave us a run down of the history and invited us back during lunch hour, so of course we honored the invite. I'm intrigued by old stores, but don't try to treat me as though we're back in the day. The men (customers and staff) were okay or at least kept it respectful, but it only took one old lady to walk in and turn the vibe out. She kept staring at us like we had just crossed some boundaries, and the treatment from a few staff members shifted towards those of color, like "yeah whites only". I should've walked out at that instant, but it was just another creature's "attitude" at this point. Unfazed, I waited in line to order, but the old lady kept staring like I was to disappear. The order taker noticed her and proceeded to go around me and took the color-bothered lady's order. WOOOOW, not just attitude but action, I thought. But I wanted my hotdogs and cake so I waited as I made mental notes of the past, the present, and the future. BUT!, when I did get to place my order and paid for it, they said, "he didn't charge you enough", like wait, what? you GAVE me something? NO. I bought this at NO discount. For a hotdog, a thin pickle slice, and chips at 3.95each (which is kid's combo) and 3 cakes at 3.50 each. I paid 20.38., twenty dollars and thirty-eight cents. Like wtf.. how much more do I need to pay for 2 hotdogs and 3 small slices of cake? At this point, I knew it would be my last time supporting this place. It is I, and only I, who chooses who and what I support and THE OTHER STORE is not something I will continue to support as long as they indulge and support such customers' unacceptable behaviors. No hard feelings here, but if you want to serve and respect a "certain people", please put the sign back up and stop accepting OUR support of YOUR establishment. It is 2026, not 1926. -TO EACH HIS OWN

Food is great and fresh. Cakes and cookies are homemade. Best for carry out. Not much seating,…read morebut the do have a couple of tables on their deck.

The cinnamon roll deli is such a great addition to Lexington. We arrived 45 minutes before closing…read moreand served our food within about 15 minutes. There was plenty of parking around the house style restaurant. I liked the casual style of "seat yourself" after ordering. We had the gamecock and the shrimp and grits. The food was fresh and tasted great. The shrimp and girls were ok. I enjoyed the cinnamon roll that accompanied the food. The dining area did a have a few flies in there. We had to keep swatting, but we enjoyed our food, the service, and decor.

Cinnamon Roll Deli new location is offering the same service and quality you find on Devine St. in…read moreColumbias's area. Chili dog was on point !!! Thanks for a great meal !!! Opening soon this was a family and friends event for regulars. Bigger parking lot and more seating to accommodate the hungry people of Lexington, SC near their downtown.

As an out of towner I have been here twice once for dinner on a Friday evening (party of 3) and…read moremost recently on a Sunday for brunch (party of 4). The space is very spacious with ample parking and a pretty good play list from whomever is on the 1's & 2's. Both times food was good, service was slow but our waiters were on point. For Dinner... (Friday 6/21/24 @ 7:30... TY photo meta data). It was a girls night, it was a little busy but we were seated quickly for a Friday. I don't remember our waiters name but it was a gentleman who is still there because I saw him on my most recent visit. We ordered apps of seafood crab dip and buffalo chicken egg-rolls. I sampled both and they were tasty. For entrées there was pasta Alfredo with salmon and broccoli and I order salmon with collards and garlic mash. My sister order a shrimp rice dish with sauce (idr the name). Nonetheless we all enjoyed our food. It took sometime to arrive but it was good and the temps were nice and hot. Now they ran out of several items at the bar, one being Jack Daniels, but our waiter did his best to accommodate. The bathrooms were not in good shape and there were serval staff members not pulling their weight for a smooth service. For Brunch... (Sunday, 7/6/25 @ 12:30) The hostess was rude, inattentive and seated people she knew whom came after the people waiting. While she insisted the entire party needed to be standing inside before being seated. She seated the others she knew staggered in parties of two as they came in. Once seated our server Jordan S. was great and very apologetic for the staff members once again not being productive to provide better service. For example on this visit I order a carafe of mimosa. She had to request it from the bar three different times. As we were seated in a booth across from the bar we watched as everyone was socializing with each other and prioritizing convos with their peeps. Our food came before the carafe of mimosa. Entrées for brunch: were honey chicken and waffles, 2 shrimps n grits one with a side of eggs, and fish n grits with a side of French toast . Everything was well seasoned, I was amazed at how much I enjoyed the grits. When I order grits, usually they require some doctoring up table side. The French toast was also surprisingly extra tasty. Everyone was completely satisfied with our choices and a couple of us were full so we took the rest to-go. Overall the food is good, the service can be tolerable if you get the right server and the music & atmosphere can be a vibe. However on both visits there were things and staff members that hindered the experience. Just A Note: There is an automatic 15% service fee added to the bill, it is a tip. However, I highly recommend if you get a really good server who provides great service despite the circumstance they are up against please tip them extra in CASH if you can.

A group of friends and I dined here for brunch on a Sunday. I suggest making reservations and…read moreplenty of parking is available. Upon arrival, there was about a five minute wait to be seated. Our waitress was extremely polite and knowledgeable. For appetizers we enjoyed the Buffalo and henny flavored wings. For entrees we ordered fish and grits and shrimp in grits. The fish and grits were underwhelming and lacked flavor. The shrimp and grits were tasty and plentiful A DJ provided music for entertainment and there were plenty of tvs to watch the current sports. The restaurant is spacious and inviting. I would visit again