Jason L.

The open rooftop is probably my favorite thing about Hendrix. The heritage pork was very mediocre and I probably wouldn't get it again but I would say that the restaurant's atmosphere makes up for it. The service was nothing special. This restaurant is more of a gathering place to get drinks than it is a good restaurant. I do wish the building was more handicap accessible with the amount of stairs you need to climb.

Kiyauna M.

Came from NC to celebrate with some friends at this restaurant. The place itself is nice and our server was very pleasant as well. I had the crispy brussels sprouts as an appetizer and they were delicious. However, the scallop dish that I had for my entree was very underwhelming. Overall the whole dish was too soft in texture for my liking. Had the squad been cooked even 30 seconds less, it would have been less mushy. One of my friends stated that her burger was not great either and there was a mix up with another one of my friend's ribeye (wrong temp). On the other hand, my drinks were good. I had two Travel Dreams. I'd come back for the drinks!

Lovoria W.

The Hendrix is well worth the steep stairway climb to the entrance! Once you transcend the stairs and catch your breath, you enter a beautifully decorated space that has high ceilings, fine artwork and hardwood floors. The rooftop bar is spacious and offers an excellent view of downtown. The inside bar is beautiful as well. Our server Aliyah was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. For appetizers we had the deviled eggs and the hush puppies. Both were delish. My husband had an old fashioned and the KY bourbon content was generous. For entrees I ordered the pork chop and it was life changing, thick, but sooo juicy and tender. My husband had the chicken and he loved it. We will definitely return to the Hendrix. One observation is regarding the limitations for individuals with disabilities. Apparently there is an elevator, but it didn't seem easily accessible.

Yunhea K.

This was my first time at the rooftop bar since I've been in the restaurant a few times. It has a pretty view of the main st lights below. The bartenders were super nice, loved them. I got an amaretto sour which is always my go to. We also got the deviled eggs and meatballs. The pork belly and meatballs were little overcooked but overall the food was delicious. It was a nice stop to grab a drink.

Tidisha J.

This review is hot off the press. I literally just left a couple of hours ago and wanted to review while everything was still fresh in my mind. Made a reservation early in the week for 8pm. I arrived at 750. I was told that tables were sitting a little late so it would be a wait of 20-30 minutes. Well that wouldn't be a problem if there was somewhere to wait. I was told I could go to the rooftop (40 degrees) or wait under the stairs (no room and a fall hazard). I asked if we could wait by the bar but was told there was a private party and we couldn't. My husband and I went to a neighboring bar and returned 15 minutes later where we then waited by bar, eventually being seated at 825. Ambiance is nice. It's cozy, good for date night. Server was amazing. She was a natural. Top tier, like she studied to be a server lol. I hate I can't remember her name. Five stars for her. Food. It was a 3/5. Go for the mussels! They are delicious. Hush puppies are pretty tasty. Main options we got were the ribeye and the quail. They both left something to be desired. It was good but it wasn't great. I didn't want to lick my plate. Something was needed and missing in both dishes. The portions are fine. I won't return to give them another chance. My advice to anyone coming for a nice date night, don't. I would stop by here, hit the bar, grab some mussels and go elsewhere for dinner. I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to trying this place. I would have given them 3 stars but the seating situation was not acceptable. Oh and don't get dessert here. They threw something together and called it an apple parfait. It tasted like air.

Stephenie B.

In town on business and decided to check this place out. Started out for happy hour with our clients at the rooftop bar. Very nice up there, very nice vibe the seating areas were very comfortable, and the bartenders were very attentive and quick with getting out our drinks. I tried the Hometown Honey and it was very good! Well balanced drink and not overpowering. The dining room for dinner was also very relaxing and welcoming. Our table shared an appetizer and we had the blue crab hushpuppies. They were very good, not crumbly and the aioli was delicious. For dinner I had the steamed PEI mussels. Do not think that because it's under shared/small plates that it's a small serving. It is enough for a meal! The crispy bread was perfect to dip in the juices of the dish. And they were cooked perfectly, very tender, the flavors were amazing and not hard or rubbery. I was deciding on this or the braised short rib and I was not disappointed! Two people at our table ordered it and also said it was amazing and we all ate everything on our plates so that is a good sign! Would definitely come here again and kudos to our server (forgot her name) she was spot on with recommendations and her service was top tier. She even took a picture of our table for us!

Lynn B.

Everything was very good - fried okra appetizer (portion was large), autumn salad (so yummy) and pan seared red snapper (excellent).

Tina S.

This is a hidden gem in the Vista area of Columbia SC. The stairs at the entrance was bit much but well worth the climb. We took elevator down when we left. We had a reservation and they seated us immediately. I loved the night time view. It was our anniversary and they gave me a glass of champagne. It was six of us. All the appetizers were delicious. My family especially liked the smoked salmon and deviled eggs. Entree hit was the ribeye steak and grits. I don't know the cost as my husband and I were treated to dinner. The service was excellent including the valet service. But whatever the cost was it was well worth and we will be back.

John E.

Open air, 3rd story bar in the spring is wonderful. Full bar, covered deck tables, couches for more comfortable seating. Great rooftop pavilion. I will tell you that Hendrix is real proud of their drink pricing higher than average for the area with similar pour quality. With that said, still a great spot for a mid-day/afternoon or evening chill spot once the weather warms!!! Check it out.

Jade W.

I have been here in the past and thoroughly enjoyed my food. The vibe is always laid-back.  I went on a Saturday evening, and the service was great. We had reservations, which we made on the website. The hostesses were pleasant. Our server was personable as well. We ordered the NY after midnight cocktail, somewhere between a manhattan and old fashioned. It was good to me. We also had the cocktail; I can't remember the name, but it had Grey Goose, Prosecco, and rose water. It was delicious. It was also refreshing. In addition, we had two lemon drops. They were pretty tasty as well. All of the cocktails had an alcohol presence but were balanced very well.  The food was enjoyable. We started with the blue crab hush puppies. They were okay. They had a strong crab flavor but needed something else to elevate the flavor. The Shimeji mushroom burger was delicious. I loved the flavor, the cheese, and the black garlic mornay sauce. My husband ordered the ribeye main, and I ordered the Ny Strip. I switched my Brussels sprouts with the appetizer Brussels sprouts. I enjoyed my steak, the grits, and the Brussels sprouts. It was all so flavorful, and they complimented each other well. I did taste my husband's ribeye with the pepper sauce and the roasted cauliflower and broccoli. It was so good to me. I was surprised. I'm ordering that next time. I am grateful for this great dining experience.

Capricia T.

Very nice chill vibes. I had some drink in a martini glass that was great. Bartenders were fast and friendly.

Shelb L.

Perfect little rooftop restaurant! The drinks & food were everything I wanted. The service was friendly & speedy considering how busy it was. This is definitely the spot to go if you're wanting a bite to eat, drinks, & some photo worthy views!

I was really looking forward to trying Hendrix after seeing great reviews on Facebook. I travel here once a month for work and was excited to have a new spot to add to my routine. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. I sat at the bar and was completely ignored for several minutes. The bartender was making drinks for a couple, which I understood, but she didn't even acknowledge me. After finishing, she walked away. I was about to leave when she finally dropped off a menu without saying a word -- no greeting, no water, nothing. When she came back, she asked what I wanted to drink. I asked if she could make a flavored tea, and she said no, so I ordered water. I decided on the stuffed quail with dirty rice and greens. A gentleman sat to my right, and it was clear she knew him. She brought him water and started chatting. Soon two of his friends joined, and her full attention was on their group. She eventually brought my food -- which was actually really good -- but that was the last I heard from her until I asked for my check. My water glass stayed empty while she refilled theirs; I finally had to ask another waitress for a refill. The food was delicious, but the service made me feel unwelcome. Even the hostess didn't say goodbye when I left. I was so excited to try this place, but after how I was treated, I don't think I'll be back. $52 wasted -- because customer service means more to me than good food. I even left a note on the receipt that said, "If you were more attentive, I would've left a much larger tip.