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.

My first time here today. Great southern food!!!! You really can't go wrong here if you want to…read morechoose from a big buffet line, including a salad bar and deserts. Very clean, super nice employees working hard at their jobs. Perfect atmosphere with great air conditioning!

They are still 'All you can eat' but they've started cheaping out on the menu…read more No more MEATLOAF, no BEEF of any kind! Many old favorites like Corn Pudding are gone. There is NO ONLINE MENU except for picture cards that are literally YEARS out of date.

BBQ Buffet!? Doc's…read moreBBQ is a must stop for anyone that's into BBQ with a big appetite. The setup here is buffet style all you can eat BBQ and side. YES! All you can eat. What an amazing concept. I can say that the food quality is pretty awesome especially considering the buffet style restaurant. I've been twice now and both times the food was awesome and they don't pull back on anything here. The only issue is they do have some weird hours but for what you get and how they do things it's totally worth a trip during lunch. I highly recommend hitting this spot if you're a fan of BBQ and have ever felt like you didn't here get enough of your favorite BBQ dishes.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 9 Overall: 7 I first came to Doc's back in summer of 2023 because I wanted to pig out on southern comfort food. Well, at $14.50 back then for the buffet, I thought I was in heaven. A huge array of choices that will induce the heart attack I was looking for. Price has obviously gone up a tick, but it's still a great deal imho. Since the restaurant was super busy, everything felt extremely fresh. As for mains, I guess I enjoyed the fried chicken a lot since I keep refilling ny plate with it. I also tried a little bit of everything else, including the bbq pulled pork, fried catfish nuggets, and meatloaf (Tuesday special). They were all good. As for sides, there were plenty to choose from. All the southern staples are here, like mac & cheese, collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies, etc. Don't forget to get some desserts too. I like their peach cobbler. A place like this can only survive in the south. I wish we had something remotely resembling Doc's back in NYC, but it'll never work. I'll just have to visit the south more often for gems like these.

Great hamburgers and sandwiches as evidenced by their lunch crowd! Get there close to opening and…read moreno issues even for our party of 10. I'll go back every chance I get.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 7 Overall: 7 Local restaurant that clearly is beloved by the residents nearby. Not sure why I can't find my photos, but y experiences here have been good. They make some great sandwiches and soup for an enjoyable lunch.

Our family, go here often my husband loves the brisket. Very easy for my kids to enjoy the place as…read morewell

We had a really good lunch at Midwood Smokehouse in Columbia. It's located at the end of a small…read moreshopping center that also has Whole Foods, and the area itself is nice. The restaurant is medium-sized with a small patio of about six tables. It was a beautiful day, so we chose to sit outside since the dining room was a bit loud. It took a couple of minutes for a host to seat us, but we did arrive during peak lunchtime on a Monday, so it wasn't a big deal. Once seated, our server, Seavy, was fantastic. He was very attentive, friendly, and had a great personality. I ordered the brisket plate, my husband had the half chicken, and the third person in our party ordered the brisket sandwich. My brisket was fantastic--very moist and a generous portion. The hush puppies were tiny but crispy and delicious, and the bacon-wrapped jalapeños were outstanding. My husband really enjoyed his chicken, which was also moist, along with the collards and coleslaw. The brisket sandwich was huge and came with coleslaw and a side of mac & cheese, and everything was very good. What stood out most was the portion size and the quality of the food for the price. Overall, we had a great meal and would definitely come back.

The food was delicious! The service was to notch! Great value for the price! Excellent portion…read moresize! Great atmosphere! We will definitely visit this restaurant again next time we visit SC. 10/10 recommend

Best burger in town ... service was quick large party of 6 people Can't wait to go backread more

My first visit and I will definitely be back - especially since I missed out on the corn pudding!…read moreAmazing food and kind service!

Best in South Carolina!!!!…read more Worthy of "James Beard" nomination. Great variety and each cooked to perfection! Very reasonable price.

First time here. Great family owned restaurant! Mrs…read more Shirley Barnes, ( the owner) is the epitome of southern charm and hospitality. The food.... Absolutely delicious, fresh and cooked to order. Totally worth breaking my diet..,not to mention their signature Ole Southern Secret Sweet & Spicy Sauce that is yummy and can be used as a dipping sauce, a glaze and a marinade. We'll definitely be back!

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures. But that's because I couldn't wait to get to the food…read more Everything was delicious, and I do mean everything. The staff was pleasant and polite from the cashier.All the way to the cooks. I even had the pleasure of meeting the owner. She made me feel like I was home with family. The owner even came out and greeted me and because it was my first time she offered me a sample of some of the fried chicken and fried fish, which was amazing, along with the secret barbecue sauce?. Everything about this place is just beautiful. I can't wait to revisit this spot. So if you're ever in columbus, south carolina and you're looking for some good soul seafood. Please check this place out.

This was my first time trying out this restaurant. I had always heard they had great food, so of…read morecourse, I had to try it for myself. My husband decided we should test it out today, so we ended up grabbing the food as we had a couple plans for today. My husband ordered the Reuben Sandwich. It came with Truffle Parmesan Fries. He stated the taste was very flavorful, the meat was tender, and he fell in love with the truffle fries. They didn't stand a chance! Now here comes the funny part:) I told him I wanted the Black Bean Burger without the lettuce and tomato, but instead he ordered me just the patty with cheese and mayo with no buns! Instead of him asking the correct way, he asked for it as just the patty only, haha I was too tickled to be mad. Even though he missed it, it was so good! That was the best black bean patty I had in a long time. It was well-prepared and delicious. Yes, I also have the Truffle Parmesan Fries and they tasted amazing. Hot, seasoned to perfection and irresistible! Once I saw the salmon, I had to try it. Omg, that salmon was prepared perfectly, juicy and mouth-watering. The food was on point I must say. Hubby stated customer service was amazing as well. The restaurant was well lit, had a great atmosphere and overall a great spot to dine with your friends. We will definitely be heading back soon to dine in and try more food:)

Solid four. Service was a bit slow at the start, but improved. Food was all good, but not something…read moreI'd crave. We did sit outside on a very hot day, so to be fair, that may have detracted from the experience. We will give this one another try though. Big menu and a lot of choices so we'll come again and sit inside next time!