Outstanding! We went to Hendrix so we could experience the pizza on the rooftop! It was super cute until the rain came but that was all us! We ended up taking our pizza into the restaurant and ordered two shareable plates. The service was excellent. The ambiance was great. We really enjoyed our food and will be back! read more

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First time here. As you walk in you will need to go up a flight of stairs...this is the main area. There is a nice bar with an open industrial look. There are various pieces of art on the wall which are interesting and eclectic. We sat at the bar and had simple drinks.. they definitely we're not watered down. The staff was attentive and made good suggestions. So we had some simple plates to share and we started with the tuna tataki and the crab salad sandwich. The tuna tataki was absolutely fantastic with a super fresh taste along with a avocado hummus and some pickled cucumbers with a little peppery kick. The crab salad sandwich reminded me of a lobster roll from New England....while the crab was fresh, it had a little too much mayo for me... And interestingly it came with a strip of bacon. And for our final shareable plate we went with the burrata and pear dish. Now typically I would probably get this to start with however, simply by accident , we finished with this. In my opinion this cleansed the palate and was quite tasty to finish the eating portion of our meal. Also I'm not typically crazy about burrata cheese s but this was paired quite well with pears and honey-nut- mix. We then decided to check out the rooftop which is very nice and surprisingly not too crowded... Although I'm sure this has potential for being very busy on other nights. And finally there is an elevator if necessary to get from the rooftop downstairs to the street level. It will definitely be worth another trip. read more

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Hendrix was highly recommended to us and glad we went! The place is gorgeous with ample seating. It is on second floor of building with lots of stairs which can be an issue for those with physical limitations. The rooftop isn't as big as the main floor but it had plenty of seating with a covered bar. The bartenders were very skilled and friendly. They were making speciality drinks the whole time. The food is delicious but the menu is not as big or diverse as other places. read more

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The views was nice, the live music could've been better. The food was 10/10. The oysters, hotdog and drinks were amazing. The meatballs were so good I'm sure me and my date both secretly wanted to fight over the third one . Service was great even though we went at the end of the night. I can't wait to go back. Everything on the table was delicious. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTN6sY4FH/ read more

We went for dinner but decided to enjoy appetizers at the Rooftop Bar! The panoramic view of downtown Columbia was lovely. We ordered a couple of drinks along with a couple of apps. Both were just ok. I would go back just for the view fans maybe try dinner. read more

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Well, Hendrix is my favorite place in Columbia SC! I always order the half chicken and old fashion! They never let me down, always fresh and delicious. Their sides are fantastic. After dinner the rooftop is the place to be. The service in the restaurant is excellent the rooftop bar could be better....the bartender just simply don't care. You should go and enjoy the place. read more

We've been to Hendrix several times recently and had great experiences with friendly service. Must try: spicy tuna rice bowl (off the menu for the season, I think), brussel sprouts, deviled eggs Good quality beef for the tartare and the quail egg makes it. They had an off-menu stuffed focaccia that I wouldn't get again. Spa water and hometown honey cocktails were good, but felt a bit cheated on a simple Moscow mule. read more

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A few of my friends and I visited for my birthday and we had a blast. The food delicious and full of flavor. You must try the deviled eggs. The cheese tray was nice as well a lot to choose from. I'll be back for sure! read more

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Excellent service from the rooftop staff. Very friendly atmosphere. Great food, recommend the Brussels sprouts and shishito peppers.

My visit at Hendrix was one for the books! The food experience was beyond amazing. My husband and I started in the rooftop for drinks. The bartender was awesome. We started with the Brussels sprouts, oysters, tuna, deviled egg, burrata cheese, and mussels. All were amazing. My favorite appetizer was the steamed rock shrimp buns! I also ordered a drink called the Teachers Pet that was so fancy and good. Our dinner was equally great. We had the special which was the wreck fish and ribeye. Overall Hendrix exceeded my expectations! I can not wait to return for round 2 read more

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Recommended from a yelpie friend! This is a bar/ restaurant/ roof top really nice spot for our area. I love me some rooftops, only problem it was so packed I couldn't really enjoy it. You have to make reservations for the restaurant, they have 2 bars that are open seating, you can get food from the bar areas. Service was quick and everyone seemed to be enjoyin the atmosphere. The whole place was clean, and I loved the décor thru out. You do have to walk up stairs to enter, they have a elevator to reach the rooftop. They do have valet parking, I never pay down town, free parking after 6pm allover, parking decks are easy to find. The only issue, the pricing is kinda expensive for this area, very small amt of food received. The pulled pork tacos were a bit greasy for me, drinks had a lot of ice in the them, I looked down the whole bar for verification. We had one beer which was priced high. I get it, the location is DT, but yeah ok. Great place for a drank or date night, again thankful for all the new places poppin up in the Cola area. I reviewed them kinda of high, new location, and ambience got me in a good way. This was our 3rd stop today so we ate only from bar, I will go back for dinner another time. read more

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Saw something about a new rooftop bar on Facebook and knew I had to check it out! Sadly it was a cold night, so it was chilly to be outside, but they have blankets you can use. They have heaters as well, although we didn't feel much heat from the top since we were sitting down. I highly recommend making a reservation! We waited 1hr for an inside table around 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Luckily, we were just going for drinks so we didn't mind getting started on the rooftop. I'll definitely be back when it's warmer as this place has some awesome rooftop views! Also want to try the food which looked good. read more

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Food, service, and atmosphere I give a 10/10 rating. The restaurant gives an intimate feel which I love, especially for special occasions. Conveniently located downtown on Main Street. I believe portions could be a tad bigger for the price, however our experience was great overall. Would recommend, especially for anyone looking for a nice intimate outing or to celebrate a special occasion. read more

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Great rooftop bar experience. So many awesome locals and a rich history of this building!

I had a little time to kill later on a Saturday afternoon and wanted to check out a rooftop bar. The one higher up on one of the downtown hotels opened an hour later so around 4 p.m. I found myself ascending the stairs at Hendrix. It is 2 flights to the roof, from street level. I checked in at the bar and got a glass of wine. I went to the front wall and got a seat hoping to just generally people-watch as I worked on my laptop and enjoyed my beverage. Sadly, you can hardly see over the wall given the configuration. I guess if they made the floor or seats high enough to conveniently look down onto Main Street, they'd likely have some number of patrons keel over and fall to the sidewalk. I made the best of it. I soon found that I also could hardly see the screen to do any typing on emails, etc. Luckily, I a adept at touch-typing, so I was able to compose a fair amount of text on Notepad and edit it later. If you just want to watch the sunset with friends, this could be a good spot to hang out for an hour or two, I'd guess. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Columbia!! The food never disappoints and the drinks are phenomenal!! Be sure to have the churros for dessert! read more

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Went here with a few of my friends and I didn't know what to expect. When we arrived, the hostess greeted us and we went upstairs. When we got upstairs we were looking around for what we needed to do, we finally asked a waitress where should we sit. Would have like more proactive service but, they just opened. Once seated, the server, McKenzie, was on it. She took our drink and appetizer orders. I had the baked mussels. They were ok. Just a little small. But they had good flavor. I also had the spicy lamb. Wasn't really spicy but it was really good. I ordered the fried quail. Check out the pic. It was pretty good. Could have used a little more seasoning on the quail. But not bad. Good Ambiance. Clean bathrooms. Overall it was good. But McKenzie was on point. She even recorded a quick video for us. And another server took some pics of us. McKenzie helped make the entire experience a great one. read more

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Great food and atmosphere! Thank you Jordan for your food recommendations and superb customer service!

I've been wanting to try out Hendrix for so long! It truly exceeding my expectations. The ambiance was nice. Masks are required when entering and navigating through the restaurant. The staff wore masks and I saw them sanitizing their hands. Every single member of staff was so pleasant and attentive. You could tell they really wanted to make sure you had the best experience. Sebastian (I think I remember his name correctly) was our waiter for the night. He gave great recommendations for the food which we enjoyed. There were some others that checked in on us throughout the night but I didn't get their names. We had the catfish dip as an appetizer. It was served with hot sauce and ritz crackers. It was really good and reminded me of a crab dip. I would definitely recommend it if you like seafood. It was creamy and had an olive oil drizzled around the sides. For entrees we had the pork tenderloin (AMAZING) it was juicy, tender and full of flavor. We also had the grilled romain and mussels. I've never had or heard of grilled Romaine but I think it might be my new favorite salad! It was topped with chimchurri, feta cheese, olive oil and pickles onion! They seem to have also menu that changes daily so I would recommend calling to see what's on the menu for the night! My Moscow mule was made perfectly. This was my first time dining in a restaurant since the pandemic and I felt safe here. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Hendrix is a really cool roof-top/casual restaurant in Columbia. I'm really glad they repurposed the building and renovated it because I remember when the building was falling down. My wife and I only did the roof-top bar. It's a really cool spot to hang out and see the skyline (haha) of Columbia. They have the usual offerings a normal bar does: Wine, Cocktails, and Beer. Wine is moderately priced at anywhere from 30 - 80 dollars a bottle. Most of the cocktails were between 9-13 dollars (honestly not bad), and beer was between 4-9. Pretty standard. You do get a waiter if you come early enough. Super cool building and place. I'm really glad Columbia has it, because I'd definitely take someone there who has never been to the city before to help show Columbia off. read more

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Set up a business dinner here and although we reserved for 8 was cut to 3 and they had no issues. Very accommodating and attentive. Great wine selection and plenty of types of drinks. Had the Pork chops which were delicious. Want to go back ASAP! read more

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5 star dinning experience for sure! My husband is heading out soon for deployment so we wanted a nice fancy dinner so we decided to give this place a try. The staff was very nice and the atmosphere was amazing. We got several drinks, an appetizer, our meals, and dessert. Only complaint is paying $12 for 4 hush puppies. Everything else I feel like was reasonably priced for the quality of it! Can't wait to go back! read more

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10/10 I loved the atmosphere and tunes they played. Service was quick and friendly, we barely had to wait for our food. The food was delicious, I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. read more

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Had reservations here for 6 on Nov. 15 at 8pm. Upon arriving 5 minutes early, we were told by the hostess to wait by the bar area. Noticed other large parties coming in after us and being sat. At 8:30 when I asked the hostess if we would be sitting soon, she said there was a delay because they were still holding a table for a party whose reservations were at 7:30. They had a grace period of over an hour for a reservation?!? Seems crazy to me... or the hostess just messed up and was trying to cover her tracks. We were finally sat at 9pm, and I was disappointed to learn they were out of the short rib by that point. Anyway, the food here is always amazing, and the waitstaff was great. I especially recommend heading upstairs to the rooftop for an espresso martini for an after dinner drink. Would give 5 stars but they need to retrain their host staff or hire new ones! read more

The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because we didn't try the food. It didn't look very good, but we didn't eat so I can't speak to it. Went up to the rooftop for some evening cocktails with friends from out of town. They saw Hendrix and thought it looked fun, but we were wrong. After climbing the steps to get up there, we were ready for some drinks. The "specialty" cocktails are all premixed...we didn't realize until it was too late. Espresso old fashioned was awful, overwhelmed with bitters, and didn't taste like there was any alcohol. The Pink Lady was watered down tasting sprite that was pink, again, zero taste of alcohol. Another friend got a draft beer that came in a plastic cup and had a massive head on it...a solid quarter of the cup was head. When you're paying $12-$15 for cocktails, it's insane to have them premixed. I understand needed to churn out drinks quickly, but this isn't an Applebees $1 margarita. Bartenders should know how to properly pour a draft beer. Bartenders had a crap attitude, too. They looked like they were inconvenienced by us ordering drinks. We had one drink each and promptly closed out. The Aristocrat is right down the road, a whole world more friendly, and the drinks actually tasted good. I won't return to Hendrix at any time...you can get the same crappy service and terrible drinks for a fraction the price at Applebees. read more

Great Food! Service was excellent! Had reservations for 6 @ 8p. Was finally seated @. 8:30 and split table - 4and 2! Not good.

Pricey, yes. Worth it , also yes. If you're looking for a nice dinner with good service and ambiance, this place has it. The drink options are plentiful. The menu itself is simple, not overwhelming with choices, yet guaranteed to find something you'll like. My husband loved his pork chop and fingerling potatoes with bacon. I enjoyed the sirloin on top of hummus , of all things, and a corn salsa. It gave an otherwise ho him steak great flavor. We also shared the cheese appetizer and watermelon salad. Both were very good. I am GF and couldn't do the bread and crackers but hubby said the bread was very good. I still enjoyed the sharpness of the variety of cheeses with the sweetness of the jelly and tartness of the picked veggies that the cheese plate offered. Hubby had the house Pinot noir, very smooth. My red blend was good but honestly, his was better and cheaper! Go an hour early than reservations and enjoy the rooftop bar. Thursday nights entertainment was very good. read more

The rooftop is a great place to hang out and grab a bite with a cocktail. It's a bit warm in the summer but great in every other season.

They would definitely have 5 stars if the staff was as top tier as the vibe of this place. Food, vibes, drinks, view, aesthetics were all top tier , I would only recommend hiring staff that know when to turn it off and on, like the hostess seemed stressed when we walked in as if we were a hassle... attitude made her seem less attractive. Like lady we're not here to look cute and eat / drink for free so suck it up buttercup! Any who, everything else was too good to not give it another chance... so I guess I'll keep you all posted on if it was just a bad night or not. read more

Cool rooftop bar above The Woody on Main. Haven't tried the food, but would bet it's awesome. Superb cocktails and selection of craft beers served by attentive bartenders. read more

Cool atmosphere. Great food. My husband, in laws and I tried Hendrix last weekend. This was my first time there and I left impressed. We were seated immediately and greeted by our waitress promptly. We started off with the deviled eggs (so damn good) and also shared the blue crab hush puppies. We also shared some sort of bread with cheese, but I can't remember the name. The cheese was a bit flavorless, but the bread was toasted perfectly. I thoroughly enjoyed my flounder with the rice and bok choy! The meal blended well together. Lastly, we ordered a chocolate mousse which was delicious as well. Overall, I will definitely be coming back to Hendrix! read more

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Man that live music and drinks on the roof top bar is outstanding ! Best music in town. read more

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Although it is a rooftop bar in the middle of downtown Columbia, there isn't really a view so if you want a view don't come here lol. The service was okay and the drinks were watered down. But the chairs they had were nice. When I came they had live music. Now the restaurant inside itself was really dark. The food is pretty overpriced for the quality of it and I wouldn't recommend getting the zucchini chips because they were super salty. We also got the seafood paella which was okay. The rice was really mushy but the clams and the sausage was good. I think they can do a lot better with the food as well as the drinks and service. Hopefully they will improve. read more

A spectacular find in Columbia! Awesome bar with superb sazeracs!! Food definitely did not disappoint. Beet salad and brussels sprouts were perfect. NC Halibut (had no idea they caught halibut there) was most delicious. Service was great, and I really liked the vibe. If in Columbia, will definitely go there again! read more

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Although Hendrix we had assumed Hendix was more a sports bar restaurant, we had one of the most delicious meals we've had in Columbia recently. The special was snapper served on leeks and edamame with diced carrots wrapped in the most lovely noodle and a light broth. Perfection! Our waiter was attentive but not intrusive and he was very pleasant. Although televisions were on and we were close to the bar the sound was never a problem. Hendrix is definitely on our list for return visits. read more

What a nice addition to downtown Columbia! It's interesting coming back to this space that was previously a well known restaurant and car for several years (Hennessy's)! Beautiful interior, cozy setup and features a rooftop bar which is great for the summer time! I came with a pretty large group (7) and we had a reservation! We arrived a few minutes before and our reservation time came and went before we were finally seated. The manager did come over and address the wait, which was nice! Once seated we looked over the creative drink menus and placed our orders. They have some fun cocktails if that's your thing and a nice selection of beers and wine! What to order: There are limited options for those with alternative eating styles! I opted for the green apple salad and the cheese board - this was soooo filling! The salad was my favorite and I could've eaten TWO! Fried oysters are a nice lighter fare that can be shared at the table! The tacos are small and the tortillas are dry. Would not recommend. Shrimp and grits - southern staple, they did an okay job here. The grits were Luke warm, which makes them super thick, but the shrimp was piping hot! Overall, I'd give this place another try! And try to get more pictures! read more

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Great meal and great service. Lots of people there on a Friday night before 6. Even though t was busy, didn't feel rushed. Great steak and I loved the deviled egg appetizer. I want to remember this place the next time in Columbia read more

We had dinner here the other night and it's a really cool place. You enter from Main Street from the door to the left. The door on the right heads to Woodys. You take the steps up to the hostess stand. Our service was extremely slow. I give 3 stars for service. The food was awesome though. I'll give it 5 stars. We had the Deviled eggs for an appetizer. We should have ordered two appetizers because you only get one egg split in half. My husband ate his half in one bite. I tried to make mine last longer with 4 tiny bites. It was delicious though. I had the NY Strip steak and it was also delicious. After dinner we went up to the rooftop for a drink. It was really nice up there. Hopefully we can get back soon. read more

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I came here with my boyfriend for an anniversary dinner. We had such a good time! The drinks are unique, the food was spectacular, and the view, of course, is amazing. We sat inside because the weather was questionable, but took some time to make our way upstairs and see what everyone has been talking about. The rooftop is extraordinary and I definitely hope to be able to come back and grab some drinks there soon. For starters, we got the cheese plate and the loaded potato gnocchi. Cheese plate was fine, but y'all the loaded potato gnocchi is a MUST HAVE. It was decadent and delicious! For my entree, I was a ~little~ difficult and asked that they put steak on their strawberry salad. They complied, no questions asked and I had a perfectly sized dinner salad with beautifully cooked steak. It was such a nice way to complement the heavy appetizers. My boyfriend got the Paella and thoroughly enjoyed it. For all that we got, the price was actually more reasonable than I had anticipated. I would definitely recommend this place for a nice date night dinner or some rooftop drinks! read more

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Great spot for a casual drink with friends or coworkers after a long day. My favorite spot in Downtown Columbia so far. I love me an Old Fashion and Hendricks makes a great one with consistency. Try the lamb! Will be back soon!! read more

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