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3.4 (55 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Went here for something sweet. I ended up getting the strawberry smoothie with whipped cream. It was fixed quickly. I have to say the medium was pretty big for me but my friend thought it was a little small. Just keep the sizes in mind but overall it was incredible :)

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Greatest grocery store I've been in for a long time! I would highly recommend a stop in. Prices are also pretty fair too. You can always have a few beers or glasses of wine to help with the buying decisions.

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09/01 update on review: about a week ago the district manager reached out to us and we spoke about all the issues that we were concerned about. With his encouragement and respectful attitude of listening to our issues we had, we ventured back out this past week to give this location another try. We spoke for a while to Rachel, customer relations. She was very pleasant and seemed genuinely concerned. We went to the bakery and ordered cake squares and asked for specific slices that were not hard to reach, considering the cake was pre-sliced and several pieces were already missing. The associate on duty got annoyed with my husband requesting specific slices that were next to one another when an adjoining slice fell over. She glared and told him, "this is why we don't let people pick specific slices, we just get them." We let Rachel know about this and she assured us that all staff members would be reminded about customer service and unnecessary comments to customers. Our experience at the deli was improved drastically. Overall it was a better experience than the first time. I understand that all places of business have kinks to work out however neither my husband nor I have ever had so many issues at a grocery store before. These type of things are what you would typically find at a fast food restaurant with underpaid and inexperienced workers. I do think for now we will most likely stick to shopping in the northeast side of town and eagerly await when the new location opens in May 2018. 07/29 Update on review: shortly after my original review, I received a message on Yelp from Lowe's basically inquiring if I could go into further detail and if someone could reach out to us regarding our experience. Naturally, as someone who has had many years of secret shopping experience and reviewing for hundreds of different companies and brands, I was more than willing to take them up on this chance to discuss in further detail. After several back-and-forth messages and me leaving the phone number to be reached at as well as an email address, we have never received a single phone call or email from anyone. The only response we ever get is directly through Yelp messages. Honestly, I find this to be an added reflection of their customer service for not only this location but other locations. I was truly excited about having a new place to shop in town but to be quite honest, I would rather continue shopping at other places. ----- original review ----- Drove about 45 minutes out of our way to try out this new grocery store. We live up in the north east side of Columbia. Lots of the store was really nice with unique items and several options for competitive prices. The layout is fun with the different "neighborhood" to shop from. I will say that several of the employees do not seem very knowledgeable in their areas. The lady that was working in produce was very helpful and sweet. The two ladies working in the sandwich shop seemed very scatterbrained and not very well educated in their own department. One lady who made the sandwich really did not know what she was doing. I'm not sure how anyone can mess up making a sub sandwich but she got first place on that one. I totally understand having a new store open and having to work out the kinks but part of having businesses run smoothly is by hiring skilled and competent people, not just people to fill in the slots. I do hope that there will be a location to open in the Northeast sometime in the future and if there is, I hope that they hire people that have had previous experience in their departments.

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Bakery did not make my order they way I had asked and when I got home I noticed that there were gnats in the tape closed box.

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I bought a birthday cake from Lowe's I sent the woman I picture of what I wanted came out completely wrong and ugly also very small

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I love the bakery! They have the best muffins, speciality cakes, & unique items already made.

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Wonderul new grocery store with a wide variety of fresh and unique items. Prices are comparable to Publix and so is the quality!

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“Love this new grocery store, fresh flowers, smoked bbq, decent seafood, craft beer with a bar are, a decent deli...”

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Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse - Try our butcher boards!

Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse

3.9(119 reviews)
4.8 mi
Locally owned & operated
Large group friendly

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.

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Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse - Wonderful signature cocktails!

Wonderful signature cocktails!

Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse - Great seafood selections!

Great seafood selections!

Cork & Cleaver Steakhouse - Expertly crafted dishes using the finest curated ingredients

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Expertly crafted dishes using the finest curated ingredients

WingPlace Patio - Wing Chips - Half

WingPlace Patio

3.4(86 reviews)
6.1 mi

Friends and I went out on Tuesday for Star Wars trivia (spoiler alert; we won!). Food was good, not…read moregreat, service was above average, prices were a little steep, but ultimately not awful, and the beer was cold. Cant complain too much! A pitcher of bud light was $12, and all though I appreciated the fact they gave me a pint glass with it, I was fine drinking straight from the pitcher! I modified my order of the wing chip nachos; I asked for any other cheese besides bleu cheese and for the chips to be done crispy- I hate floppy fries. Chips came out done perfectly and topped with shredded cheddar, would have liked for the cheese to have been better melted though. Most of the cheese was cooled and coagulated by the time it got to me, but it was fine. My buddy asked for his wings to be fried "super extra crispy, I'm talking HARD," and he said the wings were good, but they were not fried crispy at all. Trivia started at 7pm and the host was pretty good! We enjoyed ourselves and got to speak with him for a couple minutes after it was over. Only down side was that there was only 1 round of trivia which lasted about an hour (we were hoping for a couple rounds) and our prize was a $10 gift card and a $5 gift card. So our group of 4 tried to split them as fairly as possible since the bartender told us he couldn't just distribute them across our individual tabs (a couple bucks off each one), but we ended up combining all of our purchases and then splitting it 4 ways...which I wasnt super thrilled with but whatever. It would be nice to have a little bit of a better prize for trivia nights, but that wont stop me from coming out. All in all, not a bad experience at all. I'm not huge on wings, but I would definitely go back and enjoy another pitcher of beer, nachos, and some good trivia.

My children and I were all in the mood for fish, so I got the fish and shrimp, my oldest had the…read morefish tacos and my youngest had the fish and chips small plate. All of us enjoyed our fish meal. The fried shrimp were pretty salty, but the fish tasted very good. The tiny little cup of Cole slaw it's served with was average. The chips were just okay. My oldest said his taco was okay but on the dry side. He said he couldn't really taste the cilantro creamy sauce it was supposed to come with, so he asked our server for an extra tartar sauce. Then, he said it tasted better. The ambiance here is good. It's a very clean and comfortable spot to dine in. The prices are a little high, so for a family of three, I spent $50. I typically don't like to spend that much for three meals, but at least we enjoyed our proteins.

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WingPlace Patio - Grilled chicken and fries

Grilled chicken and fries

WingPlace Patio - Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip

WingPlace Patio - Garlic parm with lemon pepper traditional wings.

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Garlic parm with lemon pepper traditional wings.

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

3.1(466 reviews)
15.4 mi•Gervais Street Corridor
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Update. It's been a while since I last ordered but I really love this place so I gave it another…read moreshot. Did. Not. Disappoint. The food was soooo much better. Great job!

I visited Old Chicago in Columbia, SC on Friday at approximately 4:30 PM with my wife and sister…read more Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience we've had here, which was especially disappointing because we've visited multiple times in the past and always recommended this restaurant to others. When we arrived, we were told the pizza oven was down. That wasn't a huge issue, so I specifically asked our waitress if it would affect anything else on the menu. She initially told us it would not. After we were seated and ordered our appetizer, we were then informed that the Spinach & Artichoke Dip couldn't be made because the pizza oven was down. That directly contradicted what we had just been told. If other menu items were unavailable, we should have been informed before ordering. My wife ordered an Irish Mule, and it was poorly made. We've ordered drinks here before without any issues, so this was surprising and disappointing. I ordered the French Dip, and it was one of the worst I've ever been served. The sandwich arrived already completely soaked through with au jus, making the bread soggy and falling apart before I even picked it up. The au jus itself was unusually thick and slimy instead of being a light dipping sauce. The presentation looked rushed and careless, as if no attention had been paid to plating. The service only got worse from there. After our food was delivered, no one came back to check on us, ask how everything was, or offer refills. We eventually had to flag someone down just to get our check. I also think the wait staff could benefit from better training in professionalism and guest interaction. The overall service felt awkward and inattentive. What makes this experience even more disappointing is that my wife and I have always enjoyed coming here. We brought my sister because we genuinely believed she'd have a great experience based on our previous visits. Instead, it was honestly embarrassing. Being from New York City and Boston, we've eaten at plenty of restaurants, and this visit simply didn't meet even basic expectations. We spent $93.47, and unfortunately, it felt like money wasted. This wasn't just a mediocre meal--it was an experience that made me feel embarrassed for recommending the restaurant in the first place. I sincerely hope this was just an off day because Old Chicago has been a great establishment in the past. However, based on this visit, I can't recommend it until the food quality, communication, and service improve.

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Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom - Pizza Hut style 'deep dish' with burned toppings (put the cheese on top and they don't burn)

Pizza Hut style 'deep dish' with burned toppings (put the cheese on top and they don't burn)

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom - The extra topping I didnt order

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The extra topping I didnt order

Dave & Buster's Columbia - NEW Garlic Parm Brussels Sprouts

Dave & Buster's Columbia

2.4(239 reviews)
10.9 mi
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It looks like they have added some games and really maximize the space. Most of the games were…read moreoperable and lots of fun. I love it. The restaurants were cleaner than expected. Everyone was very pleasant! So one thing that you should know for certain, once you step in the building, you're about to over pay for everything. Another fact, the food is not going to be gourmet. All that to say, you have to level set your expectations. That's just reality. Okay, onto the food. They have a variety of menu items with pages and pages of drinks. The cocktails are great, and I love that they offer Icee's. We ordered the kids pepperoni pizza, and it was a kid size personal pan. My kids enjoyed it. We also had the mozzarella sticks which were pretty tasty actually. The cheeseburger was good, I think they forgot my bacon jam now that I'm thinking about it. They were not stingy with the bacon which I really appreciated it. The ingredients looked fresh. The brioche bun was great. The fries were the season fries. Shoestring fries or regular fries would have been better. The chicken tenders are the best thing there. The grilled shrimp wasn't bad either. The food was not as bad as I thought it would be after the reviews. The thing is it is so expensive, but again you already know it's like going to a theme park and expecting fair prices. The temperature of the food was good as well. We had a lot of fun with the new additions!

Please check your dining bill before paying. The bottom shows total with different tip %. Their…read morenumbers are off. 10% is actually 18.5%. 20% listed when you do the math is really 32.8%. Also, if you pay the card and dining at the kiosks and you show your receipt when you pay for dinner/lunch, make sure you are not charged the menu price. We both bought $25+ $4.95 meal. We did order from the prepaid menu a but were charged $40 for 2 $4.95 meals. Drinks were on a separate bill. Not happy with the tip % nor the food bill!

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Dave & Buster's Columbia - Chicken pot stickers

Chicken pot stickers

Dave & Buster's Columbia

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Hooters - Unsung Herod

Hooters

2.3(75 reviews)
11.2 mi
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Excellent service which hasn't always been the case with Hooters restaurants. We were greeted…read morequickly and warmly and seated at our choice of tables. Our server was polite and checked back quickly. Even the manager was eagle eyed and brought me a water refill before I was totally empty. I appreciated the service very much. The food was typical and as expected ... that is except for the dipper fries with cheese which took longer to come out than anything else at the table. Unfortunately the kitchen had forgotten them and were in a hurry. When they did they were swimming in oil. I didn't complain becuase everything else was so good. I don't think the yucky fries are the standard as everything else was so on point. Not a perfect 5 stars but if I could do 4.5 they deserved it. For the record my teenage son ate my cheese fries despite the oil spill so there's that.

Overall the ambiance is good Food is decent quality…read more Most of the time the bar service is great. However when we went there Friday evening, The person behind the bar. Lou (she) was clearly not a bartender, had no idea what beer they had on tap and couldn't make a mixed drink to save a life. Hooters, please don't allow her behind the bar any longer.

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Hooters - Buffalo platter with buffalo grump Daytona wings and some other sauce on the boneless. Everything was good

Buffalo platter with buffalo grump Daytona wings and some other sauce on the boneless. Everything was good

Hooters - $4.99 Onion Rings - 4 Stars - Some of the best rings, but still doesn't beat the King of the Ring! Cheddar's Casual Cafe!

$4.99 Onion Rings - 4 Stars - Some of the best rings, but still doesn't beat the King of the Ring! Cheddar's Casual Cafe!

Hooters - $8.99 - Fish Sandwich - 4 Stars - This sandwich fairs comparably to some of the best fish sandwiches we have ever had.

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$8.99 - Fish Sandwich - 4 Stars - This sandwich fairs comparably to some of the best fish sandwiches we have ever had.

Lowes Foods - grocery - Updated October 2026

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