Stopped in after dinner, planning to only stay for an hour or less, but the DJ, drinks, and vibes…read morewere so good we ended up staying for 2 hours before heading back to NC. A nice place to grab a drink, catch the views, and listen to some good music!

Located in the newly restored landmark historic, art deco, "Number One Main" building, the new Moxy…read morehotel rooftop bar called "The One" (get it?..clever) has, by far, the best rooftop views overlooking SC's capital city, Columbia; and the SC State House grounds. Catch a glimpse of the beautiful sunsets from the Western facing deck, or just star gaze while enjoying a beautifully crafted cocktail on the outside lounging areas. There are no prices on the drinks but they are all average about $18 @ drink for mixers. The cocktail menu had a variety of offerings and had excellent and attentive bartenders and staff. A food menu is available that features Mexican fare from the small Loco Taco restaurant in the ground floor of the hotel. During winter months there are outdoor heaters to keep it warm and cozy while you sip ur drinks. This is a must see if ur in town and want to catch a breeze, a sunset, and a chill buzz!

The Dragon Room is one of those spots that just gets it. From the moment you walk in, the staff…read morestands out--super unique, welcoming, and consistent from the front of the house all the way back. You can tell everyone's on the same page, which makes the whole experience feel intentional and smooth. The small shared-plate setup is perfect if you like trying a little bit of everything, and every dish hits with flavor and creativity. Pair that with really solid, well-crafted drinks and you've got a place that's easy to settle into and hard to leave. Intimate, flavorful, and full of personality--The Dragon Room is definitely worth every penny.

Everything we tried was absolutely amazing! Great atmosphere for date night! If planning for a…read moreweekend evening, make sure to have a reservation or expect no availability for a table until later in the evening, but bar seating is always available! All dishes looked amazing and tasted fantastic! Will be returning!

Brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays are always amazing and fun. If you enjoy karaoke, amazing…read morefood, and drinks you'll love it there! Definitely a go to for brunch if you want to catch a good vibe!

The Joint @ 1710 Main in Columbia is one of those spots that effortlessly blends good food, live…read moremusic, and a whole vibe Walking in, you immediately feel the energy--dim lighting, chandeliers, and a packed room full of people enjoying themselves. The live band set the tone for the entire night . Smooth, soulful, and engaging--honestly felt like a mini concert while you're dining. The food came through too! The Fly Town Fries were stacked, flavorful, and had just the right kick , and the shrimp quesadilla was crispy, melty, and packed with flavor--definitely a must-order . Everything felt like elevated bar food done right. Drinks were on point--a chilled white Moscato paired perfectly with the meal , light, smooth, and refreshing for the vibe. The crowd was lively, diverse, and really added to the experience--this is definitely a social spot. Great for date night, girls night, or just getting out and enjoying downtown Columbia If you're looking for good music, good eats, and a great atmosphere all in one place, The Joint is it. Definitely coming back!

5 stars because it is the only of its kind in Columbia, SC…read more Well-established vegan restaurant that throws countless LGBTQ events?! In the South?! I am not a vegetarian but even I was impressed by their sandwiches, and their seitan tenders are quite tasty! Service is good. Building has a somewhat awkward setup but that's ok.

The Hoot has turned into one of my go-to Columbia spots!…read more I've been about four times now (last visit was takeout only) and the food was always good, but so is the vibe. As one of the only vegan dedicated places in Columbia, it's such a boon. My first visit I just needed some time to myself. It was about 4pm'ish, I barely ate all day, and I just wanted to absorb this book. I got a nice corner seat at the bar, ordered a delicious amber beer and the cheesy fries, and had a nice hour + just chilling. My barkeep could tell not to bother me, but didn't ignore me...it was perfect. My second visit was slightly later in the day and the place was busier, but you could still find a little spot to yourself if needed. Had the special for the day - the Chik'n Caesar Wrap and the tots - a great comfort meal, and a hard cider. I'm at or near Rosewood pretty often at different times of day, so I'm glad The Hoot is a viable option. My only gripe is that it's a bit difficult to find. I wish they had better signage on Rosewood, and below, that the entrance is in the parking lot below/behind the block. I parked down there and didn't even see it!

The bar is everything I look for from a cocktail bar - spacious yet cozy, dark with enough light to…read moreread what's in front of you, and quality drink. The cocktails were the star of the night - ranging from $11 to $13 - both their classics and house creations were well balanced and worth trying. Table service was provided with attentive wait staff who weren't overbearing. The only miss for the night was the food. While certain items like the fries and the Brussels sprouts were great, other items like the burger and duck tacos didn't hit the mark with a burger that was too dry and overly charred and the tacos which were too gamey and could have used a some more acid. For a drink I'd certainly visit again, but would likely pass on food.

We came here for dinner and drinks on a date night. The environment is nice and cozy and when you…read morewalk in you see a beautiful dessert display! We of course had to try a slice of peanut butter cake. My husband loved it (he picked the dessert). I picked our drinks and they have an excellent drink variety. We started our meal with the queso tots and they were delicious! Wiped them out! I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and he got the philly cheesesteak. He absolutely raved about his sandwich and said it was the best he ever had. I wouldn't order the lobster mac again but it was presented beautifully. I look forward to going back and trying the mussels. I saw many of those orders coming out and definitely looked so good! Great spot to check out for drinks, desserts, and a bite!

Delicious food, eclectic upscale decor really made this place stand out. Elijah, our server was…read morejust the right amount of attentive amd knowledgeable.

I'm happy I visited. 3.5/5 stars. Nothing overwhelming…read more The food was good but not outstanding (we only got charcuterie though... wish I tried more). Keep in mind that the menu updates ever-so-often, but: The drinks we tried spanned from "ok" to "great." I highly recommend the "Lavender" libation, it was great! Bubbly, tasty. The "pear fect " drink was ok, not worth it imo. Too sweet/no decor to enhance it. One dimensional taste. Super juicy/sweet if you're into that, and felt super strong alcohol-wise honestly (that's a plus). There is a tiki bar underneath. That was fun. If you're looking for an "experience," this is underwhelming, but if you're purely interested in the flavors of food/drinks, I'd say give it a try.

Becca retired from being a dental assistant to run this neighborhood bar because she LOVED the…read morelocal music scene. So they have local music at least twice a month, sometimes weekly, usually Fri. night (sometimes Sat.). Nice bar food and always a friendly staff who will know you by name if you come in twice (A Great place--one of the 2 venues in the Cola. area that supported local music when it died during COVID)

The bartenders were real friendly, with great service. The drink prices weren't too high also.read more

Booked a last minute reservation on resy for a table of 4 and was seated immediately. We had the…read morepleasure of getting Rachel as our server. Rachel was quick, witty and so sweet and had a way with the kiddos my daughter loved her. We started off with the cast iron goat cheese as the appetizer- solid and even the kids loved it. For our main course my daughter went with the grilled cheese from the kids menu that came with fries and a coke, my son just got a burger with everything but tomato from the regular menu and devoured the entire plate, I was torn between the Mediterranean bowl or the Baja bowl however Rachel recommended the honey harissa bowl with a crab cake and let me tell you it was amazing! Literally tasted so fresh and delicious, my husband was going to go with the steak however they unfortunately were out so he went with his second choice which was the creole shrimp and grits which he cleared the plate but that too was sooo delicious. All in all this place was a solid 5 stars all the way around from, service to atmosphere and flavor and just the freshness of the ingredients they use here. We live just 10 minutes away so I'll definitely be back.

I met one of my girlies here for dinner the other night and it was such a good experience. We sat…read moreoutside and the weather wasn't completely terrible, just a little chilly. Our waiter recommended drinks for us to start off. I had looked at the menu already so I knew I wanted to try the tuna tostada for an appetizer and my girl got the brick oven broccoli. The tuna was so fresh and melted in your mouth and it was perfect with the chili lemon mayo and capers, giving it a nice pop and spice. The tostada was cooked perfectly and had the nice crunch. The broccoli was cooked well , not hard but not soft and had some spice to it. I ordered the hanger steak with sweet potatoes instead of fries and omg it was so good. I got my steak cooked medium well, and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I loved the Parmesan on top of the sweet potatoes. It was the perfect pair. The drink I got was a white sangria which was sweet but not too sweet. You could def taste the wine and all the fruit flavors. My girl go the oven brick salmon and that didn't miss either. This experience was a 10/10 for me.

Great "tapas" style menu and cocktails with egg whites were on point! Nice location downtown allows…read moreyou to add this to your pub crawl

Prohibition beat my expectations. I expected it to be gimmicky, but I left pleasantly surprised…read more I found the atmosphere to be quite space-y (looks great for attending a show or event). The food surpassed my expectations, particularly the red pepper dip. I also saw the teriyaki beef tacos and thought they'd be meh, but they were really quite tasty! Did not order entrees. I would say they should add a vegetarian/vegan entree option (or substitution) (beyond something mundane like a salad)- maybe I didn't look hard enough. The service was good but not anything to rave about. We were there at what seemed to be a relatively slow time of day/week (maybe 20% of the restaurant was full). Nothing bad to say here. The pricing was as expected. Pretty typical. Also, why no champagne on the menu?! Come on guys (lol, again, maybe I didn't look hard enough). So- 4 out of 5. Not knocking it because of any complaints, it's just pretty average for Columbia. Though I do think they deserve higher than 3.6 based on my experience.

Neat bar on the rooftop. Great view of the city! Large u shape bar with individual tables, as well…read more The staff was short handed, but managed to treat customers well. Food was very good and brought up fresh and hot from the hotel's kitchen. Great experience all around

Came in with high hopes but left underwhelmed. I ordered the Cajun chicken pasta, but it came out…read moremore like a soup. It was so watered down. The bartender looked completely overwhelmed, even though it wasn't that busy, and I waited way too long just to get a drink. The atmosphere inside was oddly dark and uncomfortably hot, which didn't help the overall vibe. Definitely expected better.