Beautiful way to start a long weekend on the patio at Gervais & Vine. This month's special wine flight is from Argyle in Oregon - a delight. The wine menu for the flight is actually embedded with flower seeds! Also enjoyed hot goat cheese dip, fingerling potatoes, Spanish meatballs and scallops. Everything was fresh and tasty. Sitting on the patio is a unique experience. We encountered a slight tilt, many overly load mufflers and some delightfully well behaved French poodles. Service was kind and attentive. Already looking forward to our next visit. read more

Gervais & Vine - Fingerling potatoes - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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My friend and I went here for the first time in many, many years last night. It was like revisiting an old friend: we were happy to see many of the delicious standards from years ago still on the menu, like the goat cheese dip, the scallops, and the filet. We ordered the dip and tried a few things there that were new to us. The dip is still as amazing as always and may actually be the same recipe as years ago. Other faves from the evening were the grilled shrimp (I found them a little salty, but my friend loved them), the eggplant fries (great dipping sauces, too), and the chocolate torte (not sure if it was made there but it tasted great). The sautéed Brussel sprouts were a little underdone to us and we felt they would have been a little better with more of a crispy sauté finish. The cocktails were exceptional, as was our service with Leah. They said something about having issues with the air in the upstairs area, and they had some box fans up there to help keep the air moving. In spite of that, the atmosphere was nice for conversation and not too crowded when we went (around 6 p.m. on a weekday). If you're like us and haven't been in there in a while, go back to support and visit one of Columbia's long-term, successful restaurants. Parking is great and easily available -- and no charge! read more

I was only in town for one night so I was torn on where to go to dinner. I looked through Yelp and reservation sites to see what was available and then honed in on what might be a wow dinner. I had a few options, but ultimately landed on Gervais and Vine and made a reservation. On the recommendation of our server, we started with a bottle of In Sheep's Clothing and got to ordering. I had already scoured the menu before coming in so I was pretty sure I knew what I wanted. I love that it's smaller portions so you can order different dishes and try a bunch all at once. We started with the baked brie which I think had an apricot spread plus some fruit and bread. Then we did the petit filet mignon, pork with gorgonzola cream sauce, spicy shrimp gambas, and the seared jumbo scallops. This may sound like too much for two people and you would be right but it was so delicious. I highly recommend everything we had. If I had to choose some standouts, the shrimp were phenomenal and I'm still thinking about them. The biggest surprise was the pork. It was a good size portion in comparison and the cream sauce was so good. Honestly, if you followed this order to a T or any variation of it, you can't go wrong. We weren't rushed in any way so in lieu of dessert we took our time finishing that bottle of wine. While there were some other menu items that jumped out at me, I would absolutely come back and order the exact same thing again. This was one of my favorite meals this year. read more

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Great food and service. Nice wine selection. The place has a very cozy feeling and is easily accessible. Highly recommend.

I'm visiting the area and stumbled upon this place, which was close to my hotel and had decent Yelp reviews. When I arrived it was empty (but it was a Tuesday early evening) so since I was solo I decided to sit at the bar. I was greeted upon entry by Roman who was very welcoming and kind. After I was seated, I realized the food is prepared right at the bar, which I love (I like seeing my food prepared). There were two gentlemen behind the bar, both appeared to be chefs, but Roman took my order, neither of the two men even acknowledged my presence. I almost immediately felt an uncomfortable vibe, but because of Roman, I decided to stick it out. I ordered the petit fillet, fingerling potatoes, and a glass of wine...again both men were right there, heard my order, and they started preparing my food while I watched. One chef plated my fingerlings first, when done he just sat them in front of me, no "enjoy" or anything...it was weird given how close we were to one another. I start eating them and they were delicious, I'll admit that, so I ask the chef what the side sauce was...he looked up, with a very annoyed tone and said "spicy chipotle!" I responded that it was very good, hoping to lighten the mood, no response. A few minutes later the other chef plates my steak and sits it in front of me, I say "Thank you" no response. Don't get me wrong, the food I had was absolutely delicious, they've got good food for sure, but a little hospitality, given proximity to customers, I believe is a fair expectation. Im an introvert so my expectations for engagement are super low. An older woman came in shortly after I started eating and I noticed one chef engaging her a little and with a much more friendly demeanor. My 3 star rating is only because the food was good (well seasoned and prepared), and Roman was the bright spot in the whole place (he deserves 5 stars)...without him, I'd give this place 1-2 stars at best. If the chefs don't want to be cordial to ALL the patrons, maybe the grill should be someplace other than behind the bar. At the very least I recommend sitting at a table so they don't have to be annoyed by you. read more

I came here on a girls night with my friends and we were very happy with our orders. The ambiance was perfect and we loved having a corner booth with pillows by the door. The scallops were served with three sauces. One was a creamy dill sauce, another was a savory balsamic sauce and the other was chive oil with drops of cholula hot sauce. Out of the three, all of us loved the chive oil with hot sauce the most! It was divine and even complimented the Brussels. The service we received was great! The wine was flowing and very good as well. They have a great wine list! read more

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Came in based on the Yelp rating and reviews. Scallops, salmon, salad, and Brussels were very good, but the meatballs were the best. Unfortunately, when you dine with teenage boys, you don't have a chance to have more than one serving. I'd definitely order the scallops and meatballs, if I revisit. The flatbread was okay - not my favorite. I didn't eat the spicy shrimp, but others ate all of it. Service was very fast. We were seated immediately and our order arrived quickly. We were able to enjoy all ordered items at the same time. We dined on a Tuesday evening. Kind of slow. A few diners on the patio and several at the bar. Had a $2 of a glass of wine instant Yelp coupon upon checking in. Waitress honored it, but shared that they don't usually work with Yelp. Odd! Not sure why Yelp would offer a coupon that the restaurant doesn't accept. Oh well! read more

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My sister and I decided on this place due to the location to the Koger Center (a quick 4 min drive), and that it was tapas style. We got the garlic parm fingerlings and the margherita flatbread. It was good! I LOVE the spicy aioli the potatoes come with. The service was quick and nice, and vibes were great. We loved the music they had playing. read more

I have been dining at Gervais and Vine for years . I no longer live in Columbia but I always try to make a point to dine here when I'm in the area . Through the years and now different ownership, the restaurant has proven itself to provide consistent great service , creative dishes and quality food . It is a tapas restaurant , which is meant for sharing but you can certainly make a meal for yourself but just expect to pay a bit of a premium price as each item, including items traditionally considered as a side is a la carte. My recommendations are the petit filet mignon : it's topped with feta cheese and a balsamic reduction which lends to a very robust flavor profile. Also , try the the spicy shrimp gambas. It's is not spicy but the Roma tomatoes, bacon , sherry and garlic paired with this dish make it a must try! On this most recent visit I tried the Brussel sprouts . I did not care for them as I prefer my Brussels more crispy . These are boiled then sautéed. If you are a Brussels fan they may be worth trying as they are topped with bacon , feta and drizzled with balsamic. PARKING: there is a complimentary parking lot directly behind the restaurant. YELP TIP: as of March 2022 there's currently a Yelp checkin offer for $2 off a glass of wine . Enjoy this Columbia gem ! read more

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What a lovely girls dinner at Gervais and Vine. So many delicious tapas plates to choose from. We had the crispy brussel sprouts with bacon, eggplant fries with romesco sauce and lemon yogurt and finished with the spicy shrimp gambas. The shrimp was the star of the night and were perfectly spicy. The sunshine daydream was a delicious cocktail with a spicy chili rum, orange and lime. read more

Gervais & Vine - Sunshine Daydream- Bacardi Mango Chili Rum - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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The restaurant was decent. Service was pretty good, we had a very nice waitress. The food was only ok. I had the salmon and it was ok. The pizza was not great at all, flavorless. My friends enjoyed the duck and the scallops. read more

Pleasant dinner and tapas experience. The outside patio is on a bit of a slant so it's awkward to sit in some spots but with the nice weather it was good. Menu is tasty but a tad bit overpriced. It's like a millennial burger joint owner made a tapas restaurant. Cool thing on their menu is the "buy the kitchen a 6 pack" option for 15 dollars. Charcuterie boards for 22 dollars each is a little humorous but if you don't mind spending your money you can get a small bite or two for around 100 with drinks for 2 people. Their wine is amazing and their servers are very attentive and polite. Would recommend for an evening supper or something for those with an eclectic taste. read more

Great food, especially the duck. My wife was less enthused about the salmon. The chocolate torte was rich and delicious. read more

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Bartender was excellent - attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was excellent. I had the peach & Burrata salad (loved seeing them use BelGioioso, the best), and the seared scallops - the chive oil with Cholula was my favorite dipping sauce accompanying the dish. read more

Adorable neighborhood wine bar with French Flair! Near downtown Columbia and the University. Great tapas bar... Great staff read more

Gervais & Vine - Marinated grilled shrimp - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Went here for drinks with my mentor and we got apps as well. The eggplant fries were surprisingly good. I was a little disappointed in the Brussels sprouts. I would like to go back to try other stuff. Our waitress was very nice and the restaurant had a nice feel. read more

One of our favorite places in Columbia. The food is consistently great and the service is always fantastic.

The fingerlings and filet mignon were my absolute favorites! The dessert was also great. It was calm when we went with good live music indoors. read more

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Very fine dining with a nice ambiance in downtown Columbia. We love the spicy shrimp gambas and seared scallops dishes but all the food options are usually a hit. The prices have gone up significantly throughout the years (see recent menu pictures) which is a BIG reason we don't go as often. The plates are meant for sharing but are too small for the price and the portion size. Still recommend but more for special occasions due to high price range. read more

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The food was amazing, if I had to nit pick, the pork was a little over for my taste, but still delicious. Abbey, our server, was very friendly and gracious. When I go back I will definitely ask to be seated in her section. Sorry I didn't take any pictures, couldn't wait that long it was to good. Cudos to the kitchen staff. read more

Always a great experience..... We like to sit at the bar and interact with the chefs....Food is always good read more

This is a little secret gem in columbia. There's a large selection of wines by the bottle or glass. I ordered the Brussel sprouts which I eat often since many places started making them as a vegetarian or vegan alternative and I can say I've had better. My friends ordered the salmon and petite filet mignon of which they devoured every morsel. The aroma was intoxicating to say the least. Someone in our party ordered the cheesecake and they shared amongst the three of them. I ate it vicariously through them as I did the filet i will certainly be back soon. read more

Gervais & Vine - Brussel sprouts (less one which I ate before I took the picture) - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I really enjoyed a the outing I had with my wife and Mother-in-Love here! We shared a bunch of Tapas including the cheese plate that had some very tasty cheeses along with a few other things, the blue crab dip (I highly recommend!), Margherita flatbread (good but nothing to rave about), grilled shrimp (very delicious!!), and Garlic Parmesan Fingerlings (Get these!! Get two plates if you're sharing because I was sad when they disappeared!). I also had the Riesling which was very good, highly recommend if you love Rieslings like I do! They do not social distance what so ever... (I went back in February) I was sitting so close to the next table that only a purse separated us which made me very uncomfortable during COVID especially when they started to get busy but luckily I was almost done eating by the time that happened. If this is something that makes you uncomfortable you may want to pass. read more

Really enjoyed this tapas restaurant. A lot of options for my pescatarian diet and very good food! Interesting drink menu as well. I had the Finger Lakes Manhattan which had a hint of peanut butter My only complaint is that I felt the tables were a little too close to each other which made me slightly uncomfortable with Covid, but the experience was overall very good. I highly recommend if you are in Columbia looking for a more upscale restaurant. read more

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Amazing food, great ambiance, outstanding service (Roman was just fabulous)! Will definitely be back. Highly recommend The costa brava spread! read more

Gervais & Vine in Columbia is a great place to go for quality food and drinks in a cool and relaxed atmosphere. I really like the location and the level of customer service that they provide here. read more

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Went here to catch up with friends. Waitress was not a huge help. Seemed like asking her questions was a burden. I understand a tapas bar can be a pricey and we all came in knowing that but for the quality of food it was super disappointing. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone sadly. We were all so excited to try a new place! read more

Amazing meal with top notch service. Loved watching all my food be prepared right in the kitchen when you sit at bar area they have an open Kitchen to watch. Great food. Changes with numerous seasonal specials. Must go to when in town. Great portions and wine selection. read more

Gervais & Vine - Seafood chowder - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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Nice restaurant. Good food choices , no lamb so we were sad ! Scallops were seasoned nicely and very tasty. Or server was very attentive and made sure we were well taken care of . The fries were good , tad bit greasy . Overall will def come back ! read more

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This restaurant has been in Columbia for 20 years and this was my 1st visit but won't be my last. The staff and food are top shelf. Very responsible prices. read more

Gervais & Vine - Cheese Cake for dessert. It is as good as it looks. - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Sat at the bar and the staff was helpful, friendly and great! Had Rose wine flight which was good. All the food that I seen them prepare looked great. I tried the scallops and spicy shrimp! Fantastic flavors! Can't wait to go back to visit when I'm in town! read more

Gervais & Vine - Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops w 3 sauces. Like butter - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I walked in a few minutes before closing and the staff was extremely accommodating. They assured me they wanted me to enjoy my first visit. I enjoyed a salmon dish and salad for dinner. Their wine list was not as extensive as I had hoped for but they had a great selection nonetheless. read more

This is literally one of my favorite restaurants! From the ambiance, to the staff to the food.. OMG. I'm obsessed with the scallops! Great place for a date night or a girls night or just a night out for some yummy food!!!! read more

Amazing food and service! Roman was an excellent server. This was my friend's first time dinning in and he explained everything and made excellent suggestions! We had such an amazing night! Thank you Roman for a great experience! read more

First off be prepared for over priced appetizers via A-La-Carte that aren't very good anyways. Next the waitering is very substandard for a restaurant of this so called caliber...waited for drink refills and attention from our waiter. I do not recommend to anyone. read more

The only thing that made my dining experience comfortable was the ambiance, ONLY! Service was slow. Food portions are small, with so-so flavor; and bottom/mid-shelf wine is served at less than wine glass portions, with exuberant prices! All very disappointing! read more

It was a very hot day, and we had to sit outside with our dog. It was under their covered roof, and would normally not be an issues. 99 degrees outside with 80% humidity can zap you. The staff was super friendly and accommodating for our dog, bringing ice and a bowl. We had stuffed grape leaves and a salmon crusted with delicious herbs. The grape leaves had a good mint and savory rice taste. The salmon was juicy, yet criap, and had a great flavor to it. read more

Dinner at Gervais and Vine was another success. It was told cold and rainy to eat outside this time but the inside is very inviting and enjoyable. Last time the weather was warm and we sat outside and enjoyed the early evening. But this time we dined inside. It's not large inside by the bar but it's nice to eat and share dishes. We had a variety. Flatbread, wedge salad, scallops, filet and brussel sprouts. They have a full bar and flights of wine or by the glass. They serve a nice variety of IPA beers as well including local brews. The food was again delicious and the plates arrive as the food is ready which is nice. We had the perfect amount of food and the staff is friendly. Never intrusive but always around if you need something. It's a great place to dine. read more

Gervais & Vine - Brussel sprouts - Wine Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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A fine restaurant with good service and good food Ambiance is quite nice with noise level not being obnoxious

The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Great menu and a really nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed it