Hendrix is a beautiful place indoors and on the rooftop. I love the industrial vibe and the atmosphere is great. There is valet and a large staircase to climb to get to the restaurant. I started with the chicken pot pie empanadas which were small with big flavor. I had the pleasure of trying to be shrimp and grits with arugula and red peppers. I was also able to try the pork chop which was delicious as well. The Hendrix team is exceptionally nice and considerate. The chef, the general manager, and another member stopped by our table. And everyone was truly genuine. I loved the atmosphere and service we received. I will be returning for another Moscow mule. read more

We came to Hendrix for a graduation dinner and were absolutely blown away with the food, drinks, and service. Kelsey was our server and was so sweet, calm, and prompt. Food was timed perfectly, everything came out correctly, and there was not a single complaint out of our 12 person party. And don't forget to at least check out the rooftop! We were so impressed with everything from Hendrix and we will absolutely be back for more good food, good drinks, and good times! read more

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One of my favorite places to go!! The Brussel sprouts are delicious. Good service, good vibes

Another meal at Hendrix, and another fantastic experience. Every aspect of the restaurant is awesome, the cocktails are great, food is impeccable and ALWAYS consistent. Not to mention the great staff. This is our go to date night spot and will always be! read more

We love the atmosphere, friendly staff and the amazing food! This restaurant has great options for pescatarians, vegetarians and vegans. Our go-to items are the crispy brussels sprouts, ceviche, shishito peppers and my husband loves the mushroom burger. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Columbia! read more

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Giving it a 1 star because we drove all the way from Augusta, GA (1.5 hours one way) to eat here and when we arrived, the doors were locked. We stood there waiting, with another couple, until the workers from the store/restaurant next door came outside and told us they were gone for the weekend. A sign would've been extremely helpful instead of wasting our time! read more

Had dinner at Hendrix this evening 6:45pm. We was initially sat at a table where water leaked from the ceiling on my dress shirt. After a couple drops I kindly us asked Hostess if we could move to another table. The hostess moved us to a different table with some hesitation. Our service waiter was short and curt ; this particular waiter really needs to work on his waiter serving etiquette. We ordered drinks and appetizer's which were serve in a fairly reasonable amount of time. We also ordered an entre' our main course was the Ribeye Steak. Again, the steak was served in a reason amount of time. However. we ordered the steak medium and it was served medium well. The steak had a lot of interior fat and the steak was very chewy, kind of like it was a frozen steak which was very quickly thawed or it was a low grade cut of meat. Hendrix's has nice drinks but the food was less than to be desired. I wouldn't recommend Hendrix Restaurant on Main in Columbia, SC. if you are seeking fine dining or simply a nice dinner or good dining experience. On a scale of 1 - 5 Hendrix's rating is 2.5..... OUR DINING EXPERIENCE WAS NOT SO GOOD read more

The food here never disappoints. The steak is always cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. Great selection of local beer as well.

Food was great but a little overpriced for how much you're getting.. or lack thereof. Oysters were eh but that is also coming from a local Charlestonian. Rooftop bar is great tho. I would go back to the bad atmosphere. read more

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Business dinner. Party of 25. Front of house manager was very patient with me with making the arrangements. I had a lot of questions and he enthusiastically made it all happen. Cameron and Kelsie got the drink orders out quickly (very important when you work I'm the insurance industry)! They were spot on with the food service as well. A majority of our guests are not from Columbia and there were more than a few comments about coming back with their college students! read more

Loved it!!! Craft cocktails, ambiance, food, service all amazing!!! The pork chop was seriously one of the best ever. Our niece ordered BLT, so yummy and rustic and inspired!! I had the scallops they were a solid 9. Please take the stairs upward to a great dining experience. read more

Okay, we were here in November for dinner and it was excellent, gave it 5 stars. So when I saw they were having an event on New Year's Eve, it was a no-brainer right? Well I guess I should have used my brain. Worst New Year's Eve event I've ever been to. If that was my only experience there, and I could, I would have given it zero stars. First, not cheap. Second, did not have their valet parking that night. Third, they removed all the tables, except for 3 to the side. Now, upon entering, we're thinking, not necessarily a bad thing, they're clearing a space for dancing. Except the band, which was very good at what they did, did not play a dance song all night, which is strike 3. The food, which was "heavy hors d'oeuvres" was simply okay. read more

Definitely a vibe for drinks! Best rooftop in Columbia with a cute picture spot. I've never had the food so I can't speak to that.

Eating great food with my family. This place is nestled in a great location with a rooftop bar. It is a great place to hang out while you are waiting for your reservation. The staff is knowledgeable about the food and very simpatico. The food was really great with flavors out of this world. read more

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A great​ addition to Columbia's Main Street. Farther down from Bourbon, Halls, the Whi, ​ etc., but worth the walk. We had drinks and apps. Will be back for dinner. I had the expresso manhattan made with Lovelace coffee. It was AMAZING. I also had a Weller on the rocks and it was good as usual. Wife had a ​light beer. We had the fruit and cheese plate and the mussels​. Themussels​s were yummy. Would have like more bread, but didn't need it. The rooftop is great. Can't wait till it cools off to come back. read more

I am leaving the review below and adding an update. The GM Wade reached out to us about our previous visit. Do not want to go into all the details but let me tell you he is the best choice for GM. As he made sure our next visit was spectacular. Everything we had previously heard about for Hendrix turned out to be accurate. The second time around the food was amazing. My wife who does not eat oysters tried them and loved them. Had Wade not reached out this place would have never been on our to go list again. But now it will be on our date night list. Everything we ate that evening was delicious, and the service was a complete 180 from the first go around. Very thankful we gave it a second go, and we will be back!!! PREVIOUS REVIEW We ordered five things. Three out of five were unavailable. With such a limited menu it was a bit odd to be out of things when your open so late. Our server was more like bummer tough crap. The bar upstairs had some of the most unfriendly bartenders we have ever encountered. Which was a bummer as the rooftop bar was cool. Should have just walked away than, but heard amazing things. So wanted to try. Can honestly say was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we have ever had, especially considering the cost. Even worse zero was done to acknowledge anything from the server or management. If your going to have a dining establishment and charge as much as you are, the customer service should be just as stellar. read more

Great tapas style menu. This is my go to spot for a "girl's night". It's got a great vibe that's fancy without being stuffy. The cheese plate is fantastic and they have a nice drinks menu. Don't skip out on desert, which changes seasonally. The rooftop bar is a great spot to take pictures and overlook the Main Street District in downtown Columbia. There is a lot of stairs, but it's worth the climb. read more

Really cute place. Nice atmosphere. Friendly service. Food was delicious! My husband and I ordered the ribeye steak. It was the best steak I have ever tasted. It was cooked to perfection and had the best flavor. Delicious cocktails! read more

Definitely order everything on the menu and make sure you go up to the rooftop bar. The only downside for me is that it's full of obnoxious college students read more

This place was decent! Food was flavorful and was an interesting fusion of different cuisines. The bar was pretty packed as well. Overall, a great place for couples to grab a bite. There is also rooftop seating for a sunny day. read more

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What a great place to have some good food and drinks! Darling atmosphere in an unexpected way! The service was great! Will have to go again next time I'm in town! read more

Went here with some friends on a Thursday evening after seeing a movie at the Nickelodeon Theatre. Showed up at 9:30 in the evening we were promptly seated by a very friendly hostess and servers. Our server Cameron was very attentive to our needs and very helpful when it came to selecting menu items and drinks. We tried a variety of the small tapas, everything that we had was a very good quality especially the fried oysters they were extremely tasty and perfectly seasoned. The gnocchi was to die for very rich and buttery. After dinner we went up to the rooftop and relaxed on the couches for a very pleasant evening, even though it was somewhat warm they had fans out and there was a breeze. it was nice to overlook the beautiful city of Columbia with friends. read more

My wife and I stopped by for a drink and live music after dinner. The entertainer was outstanding. The drinks were poured heavy and the atmosphere on the roof was great. It was a bit warm and they could use a few more fans. Otherwise, it left a great first impression upon us. We would return, if we lived here. read more

Hendrix has a cool rooftop that overlooks Main Street. Nice place to grab drinks. Also have a bar on the second floor inside that usually has seating with friendly bartenders. read more

Hendrix - Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Not impressed. The first order of tacos we had were great, the second order was dripping in grease. I'm a seasoned bourbon drinker, and I'm not sure if the expresso old fashion makes sense. The paella was overly salty and the gnocchi and caprese salad was nothing to rave about. Great ambience and server staff, but the kitchen needs some work. I bet this place has absentee owners. The arroz con pollo and market fish was 5 stars, best thing they delivered thus far. read more

So impressed with Columbia's awesome new restaurant! Beautiful decor, delicious food, fun lively bar. The rooftop bar has a great view of downtown. Heaters keep you warm while sipping delicious cocktails made by fun bartenders. We had the empanadas, fried oysters, cheese and pickle board, pork tacos, ribeye, gnocchi, beet salad, warm vegetable salad! Everything was so fresh and delicious. The food is local- all within 100 miles. read more

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Some of the most uniquely delicious pairings I've had in a long time...drinks and food!

I've been to both the restaurant and rooftop bar twice and have enjoyed my experience both times! Food and drinks were great and full of flavor, and the cheeseboard was the best I've ever had (and I've had a LOT of cheeseboards). It's fully wheelchair accessible (via elevator in the back), including the rooftop and bathrooms. read more

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I came here for dinner for a company social and the food was great! I enjoyed the appetizers, especially the focaccia with cheese. I liked the dinners however I felt that the portion sizes were small for the price. For dinner I had keylime cheesecake which was good except the foam could have been sweeter. Overall recommend for the vibe. read more

We had the pleasure of checking out Hendrix tonight while celebrating a birthday. We loved the vibe, the decor, the view from the top, and of course-- the food. Our server was helpful and kind without being imposing. And actually, she had such a calm demeanor that I actually liked when she came to our table to check on us. As the vegetarian of the couple, I was shocked and SO pleasantly surprised to find TWO veggie entrees on the menu. So many restaurants offer one vegetarian option-- maybe-- and too often it's a salad topped with meat, forcing the vegetarian to order a stripped salad (read: lettuce with some cucumbers and a a few pale tomatoes... yuck). I was over the moon to have a choice between two dishes! I had the vegan paella, and it was delicious (I love hearty, colorful vegetables). Bf had the beef entree, which he said was better the the filet mignon he had elsewhere the night before. The bill: 1 beer, 1 cocktail, 1 small plate, 1 dessert, 2 entrees= $122 (including tip). It wasn't inexpensive, but I'm happy to support the local economy and someone's entrepreneurial dream while satisfying my tastebuds. We'll be back! read more

10/10 Great Food, Drinks and Atmosphere!! We dined on the Rooftop and the Arnold Palmer Frozen drink hits the spot.

Great food, good vibes. Strip was one of best I have had, only knock is portion size. We like our steaks the size of Texas!

What an amazing and refreshing meal! Columbia has been awaiting a farm to table restaurant that really showcases amazing ingredients and treats those ingredients with so much respect. I would suggest that when dining, go with a group of four and everyone order a different dish. Enjoy each other's company and share the plates, you will not be disappointed. I was really surprised with their bloody mary; it is not overloaded like one might get elsewhere. It was clean and delightful. I can't wait to dine on the rooftop. Thank you Hendrix for a great and respectful meal. P.S. You know you are dining somewhere great when a salad is dressed and seasoned so well. Thank you again Hendrix! read more

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Wow huge disappointment. In my opinion this place is way overrated. Beautiful establishment but the menu and food is ridiculous. First of all you damn near need to Google half the words on the menu to know what it is and the food was hilarious. I couldn't help but laugh when my friend ordered the fish n chips and the fish looked like a small can of tuna and the chips looked half burnt. My other friend ordered the pot belly that came with a side of Ritz crackers. Wthelll kind of Foo Foo ish ish is that. It was so bad we didn't even bother to order entrees. What I can say is that the rooftop bar is cute. Other than that this is a hell no in my book. Smh read more

Drinks were good and tasty. Not much of a selection when it came to food and the menu did not look appeasing.

I'd say the best part about this restaurant is the rooftop area. It really is a nice place to grab drinks and hang out. I will say though, make sure you really like the sun because there are no umbrellas/shaded areas. We went here for brunch and the menu is a bit limited. We all ended up trying the huevos rancheros which was underwhelming. The tostada on the bottom seemed house made but was soggy (rather than crispy) and difficult to cut. My eggs were cooked through and not sunny side up like is traditionally served on huevos rancheros. I wouldn't go back for brunch but maybe the dinner menu is better! read more

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Having an awesome dinner of roasted vegetable salad and seared SC triggerfish and trying some speciality cocktails. Everything was spectacular, so fresh tasting! We will definitely be back!! Cameron, our server, both tall and gorgeous, was fantastic! He helped us decide what to order and he was spot on!! read more

This is definitely one of my favorite spots in all of Columbia. It's one of the only rooftop bars in the city. The atmosphere is awesome, and the bartenders are very knowledgeable on drinks and how to make them strong. They have very cute patio furniture for people to sit on and plenty of space at the bar on the roof. They also have a little area with a grassy backdrop for those who are in a brew of a new picture. This is a great place to hang out with friends, go on a date, or even come to by yourself. The music they have playing varies but all great stuff. I usually get the watermelon smash on their menu as well as the fried oysters and I've been satisfied each and every time. Definitely recommend checking out this place and grabbing a drink while you're there! read more

Excellent meal from start to finish. Very good craft cocktails and a decent wine selection. We really loved the Brussels sprouts, shishito peppers and the mushroom toast for starters. All had an unique twist. Our server was really accommodating- bringing one of us out a small taste of one of the salad dressings. For the mains we loved the fresh catch of the day over Carolina grits and their mushroom topped burger was full of savory flavor. Atmosphere is cool with exposed ceilings and brick walls covered in large scale art. read more

We try to eat here every time we are in town. We are from Atlanta, which has a great food scene, and I would rank this right up there with the best! Atmosphere, Food, Drinks, Service are all a 10/10. In addition, we have a home in Hilton Head Island. I'd love the owner/chef to contact me about opening a sister restaurant there! See you next time we are in town! read more