Hall's Chophouse -- A Perfect Choice for Our 200th Restaurant!…read more Our ROMEO group of 12 visited Hall's Chophouse for lunch today, and what a way to celebrate our 200th restaurant! Since 2015, our group--ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)--has been working our way through restaurants in Columbia and the surrounding area. For #200, we wanted to go somewhere special. Why not Hall's? A couple of weeks ago, I called Hall's about bringing a party of 12. I was told that parties larger than six should coordinate directly with management. They responded quickly and assured me they would have a table ready for us. And they delivered. We were seated immediately, and several members of the staff quickly got us settled, took our drink orders, explained the day's specials, and answered all of our questions. About a third of our guys had been to Hall's previously with their wives, but this was our first ROMEO visit. I had already made up my mind to order either the burger with Truffle Parmesan Fries or the Shrimp Po' Boy. Then our waitress mentioned that the special of the day was a Cuban Sandwich. The way she described it sold me, and I immediately changed course. I went with the Cuban and the Truffle Parmesan Fries. Around the table we had four or five burgers, a Steak & Frites, several Prime Rib Sandwiches, and a Chicken Caesar Salad. There wasn't a bad-looking plate in the bunch. While we waited, Hall's brought out some excellent bread and butter for the table. Our waitress also noticed us trying to take a couple of pictures of the group and immediately offered to take our photo. She was a gem. She took several shots from different angles--including one from up at the bar. It reminded me of the old Alice's Restaurant song by Arlo Guthrie, where he talks about having "26 8x10 color glossy photographs." Fortunately, we didn't make her take quite that many. Then the food arrived. It's funny how there can be plenty of conversation going on around the table--until the food shows up. Then suddenly, 12 ROMEO guys become very quiet. Apparently, eating takes priority over conversation. And that brings me to the Cuban Sandwich. It was the best Cuban sandwich I have ever had. And I really like Cuban sandwiches. The pork was plentiful and incredibly tender--it practically melted in your mouth. The cheese and mustard were perfectly balanced, and the bread was pressed to that wonderful crispy, panini-like texture. Paired with the Truffle Parmesan Fries, it was an outstanding lunch. The comments around the table were overwhelmingly positive. The only minor complaint I heard was from two of the Prime Rib Sandwich guys, who thought theirs was a little salty. Apparently, it wasn't that salty, because both still gave their meals a 9.5/10. As always, each ROMEO member independently rates the restaurant. And Hall's did something no other restaurant has managed to do in our first 200 visits: Hall's Chophouse received the highest rating we've ever given a restaurant. Our group average was an incredible 9.71 out of 10. On the ROMEO scale, that's a Yelp 5.0 without hesitation. For our 200th restaurant, we couldn't have picked a better place. Great food, outstanding service, a beautiful setting, and a staff that made our group feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Hall's Chophouse--#200 for ROMEO, and now #1 in our ratings. That's a pretty impressive way to reach the 200 mark!

Halls Chophouse has all of the textbook service components that I look for in a high-end…read moresteak/seafood restaurant. They even had jazz musicians in the front lobby entryway. The restaurant location is across from the State House, so I'd anticipate that they get quite a diverse cross section of visitors at the restaurant. I could tell from the moment we arrived that the hostesses were professional and got us to a table that was comfortable and had a view of the dining room. We had originally intended to sit outside where the view is more interesting, but on this day the heat was just too much. Our server, Megan approached quickly and went over a presentation of meat types and preparation styles, and quickly got us some drinks. She was efficient and professional throughout the meal. I had a wonderful fillet with some sauteed spinach, and it was all quite tasty. With a price averaging about $90 per person all in, including soft drinks, tip and tax, it's a higher end restaurant for the area, but certainly a reasonable value overall. For those visiting from out of town as we were, you should definitely take the time to either walk across Gervais Street to visit the State House, or head in the opposite direction along main Street and visit the downtown area. Halls is a wonderful centerpiece and represents Columbia well. At the end of the meal, they asked for my address, at which point I sarcastically said to my wife quote what are they going to do, mail me a thank you card?" Well, they did mail me a thank you card, a very nice touch, and appreciated. A truly first class move.

This was my first time visiting a Brazilian steakhouse. I looked at the menu on their website…read morebefore visiting and saw the prices looked reasonable, was expecting to spend maybe $30. Once I sat at my table and there was no price on anything, I knew this was going to be expensive and it was, $81 for one person to have a drink and buffet. The food was amazing, but would not go here again. No single meal is worth a weeks groceries.

Best place for Sunday brunch (buffet style) in the Midlands in my opinion. Elise was our server and…read morewas super accommodating to my wife and I. Attentive staff, super polished, polite, and professional and incredibly tasty food. No complaints, and they offer a 10% military/veteran discount. So be sure to tip on the original amount

Great spot! Great selection of bourbon, they also had a phenomenal Shiraz, Molly Dooker, from…read moreAustralia. The chef chose to go to the snow crab instead of blue crab for the crabcakes. Great choice it was delicious, but the food was especially remarkable, one thing about the crabcakes is the pickled vegetables done in house, wonderful flavor and especially the thickness of the slice and vegetable choice. The steak was very good. Although I'm from Montana, so I've got a little spoiled on good steak from home. Shrimp was cooked to perfection. Really amazing, people always overcooked shrimp. The ambience is open and big was a little too hot to eat outside but it's nice That such a wonderful restaurant had outside seating. One thing that really shined was the service. The bartender was a young lady who was in training. But she always had a big smile was unbelievably helpful and attentive. The key when training and learning something new to you is have a good attitude about it it always shines forward. I had management and multiple staff people check in and ask me how I was doing. Overall service was beyond words, especially the bartender in training, Katherine. One thing that's just a personal preference, I don't think high-quality steakhouses should use serrated blade knives. A good sharp steak knife cuts meat differently. A good steakhouse should take the time to sharpen and have a good knives. Serrated blade knives are for info-commercials

I love the filet mignon and the Brussels sprouts! Also love their salmon. Service can be very…read moreslow and it can get pricey, but it is a nice place.

If you're looking for a steakhouse that gets it right, this is it…read more We came here to celebrate closing on our new home, and it couldn't have been a better choice. From the moment we walked in, the service made the evening feel special. Our waiter was genuinely kind, attentive, and never missed a beat. The food? Absolutely incredible. The filet mignon was cooked to absolute perfection, tender, flavorful, and one of those steaks you don't want to end. The asparagus and broccoli were perfectly prepared, the bread was fresh and delicious, and the shrimp cocktail was the perfect way to start the meal. The drinks were just as impressive. My wife ordered the ribeye and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The portions were generous, we left completely full, and honestly... I couldn't stop eating because everything was that good. An unforgettable meal, amazing service, and the perfect place to celebrate a milestone. We'll definitely be back!

We celebrated a Mother's Day dinner here, and it was absolutely amazing. I can see how, if they are…read morebusy, parking could be a conundrum. The atmosphere is open, friendly, and welcoming. It's spacious and clean. I also learned they have a separate event space, which is something worth keeping in mind. Customer service was outstanding. I really commend the quality of service that was provided throughout our entire dining experience. I was really impressed. They bring a very cute butterfly fruit plate for kids, which I thought was really beautiful and very on target. We tried the Japanese fried chicken appetizer with the sauce on the side. They came in chicken nugget form, and they were really good with a very subtle flavor and fairly crispy. The wedge salad was also tasty along with the garlic bread. We enjoyed the brussels sprouts as well. I ordered the flank steak with mashed potatoes and the corn. The dish was so delicious. Their fries were also really good. The food and the entire dining experience were very pleasing. I love the flavor, and everything tasted fresh. When we return we will try one of the boards.

It was busy, but our server was awesome! I wish I remembered his name, but I'm not able to. He was…read moreyoung, kind, attentive, was able to keep up with his tables, and all that was going on considering it was so busy the food was extremely delicious. I enjoyed the experience. Overall, the only thing about Outback is that I wish they had a joining waitlist online option. The blooming chicken is delicious. The spinach dip is good also.

We eat here often and we're very disappointed today. We waited over one hour and they came out and…read moretold us they were cooking the baked potatoes. We offered to get something else. When the food finally arrived the food was cold ! The server was very nice but this was not the typical meal we enjoy here. So disappointed

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 wife and I moved to Timberlake Estates last August and joined Timberlake Country Club soon…read moreafter, mainly for the golf and social atmosphere. We had no expectations for The Club Restaurant at the time. After five months of dining there three to four times a month, we can honestly say that our experiences at The Club have become one of our favorite parts of living in Timberlake. We tend to be creatures of habit, usually sticking to the same dishes once we find something we like. But after our first few visits, we decided to try everything on the menu -- and we're well on our way. I'm thrilled to say that every single dish we've tried has been phenomenal! This past Saturday, we stopped in for dinner and sat in the bar area since we hadn't made a reservation. My wife ordered the Surf & Turf special, and I had the Mahi special -- both were phenomenal. On New Year's Eve, we brought friends to The Club, and the food was exceptional. Our guests were genuinely impressed. I also have to highlight the staff -- servers, bartenders, host staff, and of course, Tripp. Everyone is consistently friendly, attentive, and professional. The service truly elevates the entire experience. Bottom line: If you're looking for a superb dining experience on Lake Murray, call and make a reservation, and visit The Club at Timberlake Country Club. You'll be glad you did!

Service was good and ambiance was good . Did not realize if you went by boat, you would have to…read morecall for someone to unlock the gated area. Nice, fun time.

Fun and clean and fast place to grab a meal in Columbia with lots of locations. Our food was hot…read moreand fresh and overall was ok. It could have used some more flavor and spice and the satay dipping sauce was pretty watery. The price points can't be beat and they have a lunch and dinner option of everything. You can add veggies and meat to any meal and overall we plan to go back.

Great fresh sushi rolls, hot flavorful soup, fried rice that's a perfect 10, bar attendants are…read moreskilled in excellent customer service. This is a great date night or solo lunch place. Really well run business.