I've been to this lovely establishment a few times and I can honestly say every time has been on…read morepoint. I've left feeling satisfied and overjoyed with my experience, leaving me wanting more. I truly love it here. From the beautiful, chic, vintage decor inside and the stunning picture worthy vibes outside, to the impeccable service I've received from every staff member, to the delicious marriage of flavors in every dish and freshly shucked oyster I've eaten, I just love this place! It's everything this town of Lexington has been needing and everything the people have been wanting. It shows too! They are always busy. The owner is fantastic and it's easy to see he cares a lot about his patrons and staff. He runs a very clean business with very well trained and knowledgeable staff members that clearly enjoy working there. My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and split some fresh oysters on the half shell, chargrilled oysters and the Butcher pie. The way the flavors came together in that specialty pie, oh my goodness! Between the savory sausage and the sweetness of the peppadew peppers on top of a perfectly cooked sourdough crust, my taste buds were dancing. I'm not kidding! It was so good! The oysters were some of the best I've ever had too! My husband and I loved it all. We will definitely keep coming back here for more. It is just so good every time. Word to the wise: they are a reservation only restaurant via "resi," which is located on their website, but if you come in early and sit at the bar, or about 30 minutes to close at the latest, you can possibly snag a table or seat at the bar without a reservation.

Mother's Oyster & Pies is a beautiful restaurant with a stylish, inviting atmosphere that makes for…read morea great date night or dinner with friends. We had reservations and waited 15 minutes or so to be seated. We started with the Truffle Frites and Chargrilled oysters. Both were Definitely a 10/10 and a must-order. For our entrées, we tried the Campanelle Pesto and the Crab Malfadine. The Campanelle Pesto was creamy, flavorful, and well-balanced--an easy 10/10. The Crab Malfadine was good, but it didn't stand out in the same way. I'd give it a 6/10. It wasn't bad, but it was missing that wow factor. Unfortunately, the customer service left a lot to be desired. It wasn't terrible, but it felt inattentive and lacked the level of hospitality I'd expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Between the underwhelming service and the overall experience, I'm not sure I'd return, despite how much I enjoyed the food.

Our waitress, Abigail, was great and the food was fantastic! Always a great experience. We got all…read moreof the appetizers -- Swamp Tacos, Magic Juju Shrimp, Fried Pimento Cheese, Cajun Egg Rolls, Crab Cakes, and Cajun Crawfish Popcorn -- and they were all great.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 8 One of the nicer restaurants in the town of Lexington. I have visited on several occasions and found everything to be solid. Service is good and the decor is relaxing. If I was looking for a nicer meal in Lexington, this restaurant is on my list. Though not on the level of Cajun cuisine I had in New Orleans, the food is definitely good. Their Gumbo was flavorful with a rich dark roux. The She-Crab Soup is crabby and creamy, full of umami. I also like their Seafood Jambalaya, Blackened Redfish, and Classic Crawfish Étouffée. The only thing that was underwhelming was their Crab Cakes and Homemade Bread Pudding. On a busy evening, you can find couples having date night, as well as families, and some groups of ladies dressed up for a girls night out. It is a place fitting for all types of diners who enjoy good Cajun cuisine.

Catfish Johnnys no longer exists, the restaurant that took its place took Nachos OFF the menu as a…read morestep towards removing the 'trashy' crowd that previously supported this cool little Lake Dive. Everyone love CAtfish Johnnys. The staff seemed afraid to be too nice and the manager literally told someone near me he cancelled all bands or did not book any rock bands or have any bands on Fridays because it brought in 'that crowd'. He wants to focus on Families and cut down on alcohol and certain appetizers that attract them. . There is that. Sooooo... Oh service was slow, we ordered three or 4 of the same exact item and all three came completely different. Shrimp was fried on one, Shrimp was cooked another way on the 2nd and Anyway the plates looked like completely different orders. The drinks were made the same- all different even when ordering the same drink. We did not complain as it clearly was not the servers fault. We will remember the manager pretty much insulted all previous patrons which includes a lot of people with boats and money and laughs. Although he wanted to focus on Families, I saw no more or any security or extra security around the water so do not expect extra safety for your children and there may have been but I didn't notice an expanded children's menu. I think the prices may have been higher too. Enjoy the new Knotted Marina and bring your own music you may not see any of your favorite oldskool bands. I normally get a Togo meal to bring home. I did not this trip. The manager may not have known he was talking to one of the bands that previously played there. I really used to love this place. We shall see

Great food, Great views, great service! Great entertainment. Really fun place!…read moreWould definitely recommend eating here, especially if you have a boat!

My first time to this establishment! Hands-down, some of…read morethe best food I've had in a while. Roasted chicken entrée was delicious. So much food I had leftovers for the next day. My service was excellent. Owner and manager both came over at different times to welcome us to their restaurant and sincerely wanted to know what we thought of their food and establishment. Ambience is going to attract all the hunters out there. Lots of game on the walls from afar and local. You will not be disappointed if you visit The Beer Hunter. I can see this is going to be my favorite hangout for college football So glad you guys made it to Blythewood. I wish you all the best.

We went Saturday for lunch. Nice place, atmosphere. Waitress was good and quickly took our drink…read moreorders and gave us suggestions on menu. I wanted to try their gumbo so I ordered a small cup of it. We also ordered 6 wings with the house rub and blue cheese for dipping. For an entree we split the mushroom swiss burger with fries. The gumbo was good. Had a nice flavor and a dark roux. It also had shrimp, small pieces of Andouille and possibly some chicken in it? My only issue was the andouille wasn't as tender as I'd like. Seemed like the casing of the sausage was hard. Good, but I've had better. The wings came with a large amount of their house dry rub all over it. I like dry rubs but this was excessive. We both had to brush off the rub with a knife. Probably wouldn't order them again. Our Mushroom/Swiss burger was good. We both thought it needed a little salt and we ordered it well done. It came medium with a little redness in the center. Good bun. We weren't terribly impressed with what we ordered but I've been once before and do know their club sandwich is good and also the beef sandwich with au jus. Their dinner menu offers several steak options and a good sounding salmon entree, along with shrimp and grits and a couple of pasta dishes. We'll probably go back and try one of those for dinner some evening. Nice looking inside...hope it continues to do well as we need decent restaurants in this area.

So Good!!! Staff is very friendly, and they were wonderful with our large party…read more We quite enjoyed all of our meals: the filet mignon with scallops are so big, I could barely finish my meal. When they offer fresh bread & collared greens, just say yes, please! Go Hungry!

We had an outstanding dining experience at Blue Marlin. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreatmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing evening. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish was well-seasoned and served hot, with generous portions that reflected the quality of the restaurant. The seafood was especially impressive, and the Southern Lowcountry flavors really stood out. Our server, Diego, was professional and knowledgeable. If you're looking for a great restaurant in Columbia for a date night, special occasion, or simply a delicious meal with outstanding service, I highly recommend Blue Marlin. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to coming back again soon! We had the fried green tomatoes as our appetizer and they were very delicious! We had the salmon ponchatrain and spinach and mushroom ravioli with grilled salmon and they were both very filling and flavorful!

First time going here and I have to say it was a hit. First off and what set the stage for the…read moreentire experience was our server. I wish I remembered her name, but she was excellent. Timely, attentive (not overly) and had a great personality. Great fun atmosphere. They were having trivia night the night we went (Thurs) and just seems like a nice place for group of friends, family dinner or just to grab a bite & a drink alone. Food was really good. Plenty of menu options (limited if you are vegetarian) but otherwise, nice menu, specials and tasted great. And good drink options as well. Walkable from campus (well depends which side of campus).

Our ROMEO group of seven went for lunch today. They sat us in a nice room in the back right side…read moreand the waitress was prompt and very good in taking our drink and entree orders. One of the guys ordered an appetizer for the table of the fried pork rinds with a dipping sauce of collards, cheeses, and some other ingredients. We passed it around the table and it was excellent. The pork rinds were perfecly crispy and light. We had one order of the Heirloom and Watermelon Salad which was very good. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger, we had three orders for the Rowdy Rooster chicken tender sandwich, an All-American bacon cheeseburger, and a Peach & Prosciutto Flatbread. I had a side Caesar salad with my hamburger and it was quite large. It was very good. As far as my Mushroom Swiss Burger it was good...had two beef patties perfectly cooked and sort of had the charred taste. I didn't really care for the arugula lettuce on the burger and I thought it needed a bit of salt. Most everyone liked what they got and they got and the only issue was with one of the Rowdy Rooster sandwiches. The sandwich came out with really nothing on it other than chicken. The menu said it had jalapeno slaw, diced tomatoes sauce and pickles. The waitress took it back and when she came back out it still was missing something. She took it back a second time and I think almost had it correct when it came back. Not sure what happened but somehow it was messed up. Other than that the group gave an average rating of 8.57 ROMEO, 4 Yelp. Nice atmosphere, Good Service...the waitress even asked the table if there were veterans and gave each of us veterans a military discount.

Absolutely a great experience! My husband and I were looking for a new place to try and Cola's did…read morenot disappoint. The atmosphere was great, a rustic yet classic design. I adored the fact that it used to be a bottling plant! The staff was welcoming and on their game. Every recommendation was exactly what we were looking for. The food was to die for. We couldn't get enough and yet we were so full after our appetizers. Each plate was better than the next and let me tell you we never bring home food and we can home with doggy bags. This is a must visit restaurant. Just a heads up the parking lot next door is privately owned, you can pay through an app!

Food was fine. I do find it a bit overrated for how much it's hyped in reviews and publications and…read morefor how much it is. Burger was okay, mahi mahi + shrimp + polenta good. Brussels good. Chicken parm, just okay. I wouldn't say it's anything that special. But it's okay. I was given moldy bread which I don't appreciate.

First off. What a cool place! Shucker bar in back and to get oysters, go there. I was privileged,…read moreand it was, to have Jim as my shucker. He was great. His responsiveness was really good. Had a great conversation with him as he was shucking the oysters. Was cool to have them shucked and placed on the ice right in front of you! Asked him for recommendations and he said the gumbo over the Growder. Glad I listened. Gumbo had enough of a kick to make it tasty with a reminder you were eating something spicy. I will definitely be back and when I do I hope to get Jim again.

I was in the mood for seafood & I looked up this place, not doing deep enough research or…read moreinspecting the reviews, I just wanted to eat some seafood, so I didn't expect much! They sure did wow me! The food and drinks were amazing here, they take care of you & make sure youre happy with what youre getting. Very nice! ;)