An obvious Columbia staple that just by driving by you wouldn't think much of, but once you step…read moreinside you feel it. The connection, community, and comfort. You feel the local love and familiar faces of those who frequent. Being off Devine, so parking, although not as bad as other areas, still is a little challenging, but it's so worth it. I went at lunch, and it was busy; however, the service was welcoming. Again, it was a feeling of comfort and nostalgia. The menu looked like it had a lot of good options. We ordered the salmon special, which came with rice and a green salad. The food didn't take too long at all. Everything looked fresh. It almost took me on a mental trip back to Greece and how fresh those ingredients were. I should have captured the after picture of the plate. I ate every drop. Everything was so delicious, from the salad to the rice with the juices and sauce from the salmon seeping throughout. The salmon was so delicious. It was like grilled yet cooked to perfection and full of flavor and extremely tasty. Even my lunch partner enjoyed every last drop of their food. Needless to say, I'll be back to enjoy more. Also, the prices were pretty decent for the portion. I was very pleased.

A tiny Columbia landmark that unassumingly sits off Devine ST. While you won't be glamoured by the…read moredecor you will quickly come to feel as though you are dining at the table of a friend. Service is always top notch with staff not only knowledgeable of menu items but also accommodating to any dietary concerns or requests. Whether you go for lunch or dinner you will find portions to be large and food consistently delicious. Every dish I've tried has been delicious including the hummus, chicken salad, Tabouli, eggplant pizza, muduras rice and salmon and chicken pita. Caution though to any non-garlic lovers as dishes are a bit heavy on the garlic and moistly christened with butter.

This was an excellent dining experience, as we recently visited this Lebanese restaurant. It is…read moreconveniently located on Devine street in Columbia, SC and they have a private parking lot it is a popular restaurant, so parking can be challenging. There is also available street parking as well. Upon entering this restaurant, we were quickly seated and greeted by a very professional staff member. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful. Their menu offers plenty of delicious entrees, and they also have daily specials. We placed our order after checking out their menu, and we truly enjoyed everything we tasted. I'm positive that we will return for another visit soon, and I'd strongly recommend this restaurant for friends and family members.

I hadn't dined at Arabesque in a few years, and the food definitely did not disappoint. We ordered…read morethe sampler appetizer, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I remembered. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience fell short. We chose to sit outside, but were constantly bothered by flies throughout the entire meal. Given SC's climate, restaurants that offer outdoor seating should consider adding fly fans to tables to improve the experience for guests. Service was also lacking. Our waitstaff was not very attentive, made us aware that they would have to pay for the mistake in the drink served, thus making us bad for their error and ultimately drinking, what was not ordered. In addition, there were multiple errors throughout our visit. While the food was enjoyable, the service and outdoor dining conditions left a lot to be desired. I'd return for the food, but I hope the overall customer experience improves.

It's been a while since I've been to Za's. I decided to drop in on a lunch visit. Parking is tight…read more It was not too busy. Customer service was pretty great. I ordered the spinach dip, and they allowed me to replace the pita bread with tortilla chips, but after receiving the tortilla chips, I kind of wish I would've kept the pita bread because the tortilla chips were not fresh. The spinach dip itself was good. I wish the tortilla chips were fresh; then the entire dish would have been spectacular. The brussels sprouts were okay. If you do not like your brussels sprouts flash-fried and overly done, then this is the place for you to indulge in brussels sprouts. The sauce drizzle was a great contrast, kind of sweet, but not too much. My lunch guests ordered the blackened pasta with salmon. It was pretty basic but had a good taste. The salmon was very delicious. I ordered the steak sandwich. It was seasoned very well and packed a lot of flavor. The bread was soft and accompanied the sandwich very well. The sandwich also has spicy chopped pickles and arugula on it. If I returned, I would be inclined to order that again. It was really good. For my side instead of chips, I went with the house salad, which was just your typical basic house salad, which was okay. Their cocktails looked amazing as well, which I will try on next visit.

This pizza place is huge. The bourbon wings are delicious. They have a big space that enough for…read moreparties and get together. Even space for open mic night. They have a large menu. Staff is friendly. Def a local place that I'm glad I stumbled upon. Also kitchen is an open kitchen so that's really cool to see

I decided to try the grilled octopus appetizer. It was very tasty. The octopus was perfectly tender…read moreand had great flavor from the grill. The Romesco sauce was just ok though. There was also a nice roasted red pepper and black olive salad that came with it. My only criticism is that I felt like the portion of octopus was small for $21. Then I decided to try the Boeuf bourguignon. This was definitely comfort food. A very tasty beef stew, but a bit different recipe than I'm used to for this dish. Theirs has potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and onions. But the broth tastes like they might also use a touch of tomato paste. I could be wrong. Nonetheless, it was tasty and the thick broth was yummy on the piece of crusty bread it was served with. I'm tempted to come back and order the entree size of the octopus for $32 and see what the portion size is. Service was excellent. Very attentive.

Oh my - sensational. Went tonight for my birthday. The last 2 birthdays were celebrated at Halls…read moreand DiVino Rosso, both of which were extremely disappointing. But not Madrigal. The food is simply incredible. My husband had the Caesar Salad and the Boeuf Bourguignon. I had the Burrata Caprese Salad and the Rousseau Pizza. He gave me a shocked look when I went for the Pizza, but I'm not sure it's fair to call it pizza. Let's just say heaven on a crust! And I'm ready to go back and have the Boeuf. For dessert, we took the advice of our server and ordered the Ube Basque Cheesecake. Wow! (Pictured is the portion we brought home.) I'm a good cook, so when eating out, I expect to have a meal that surpasses my skills. And this most certainly did. The presentation was excellent. I don't give the ambiance a 10, but that's so secondary to the meal I just enjoyed. Thank you to Chef Emma and team!

It's a great place with lots of good Food and the service…read moreis good as Well also there is great ambience as well tvs A bunch of different places

I've been here twice and both times service has been great and food was delicious. Ive always been…read moreseated promptly since you can make reservations or call and get added to the waitlist. Theres seated my both inside and outside and the vibes are great. I've heard that their food is always great and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Though I couldn't remember what I got last time I decided to go with something totally different and try the flounder wrap which was simple but out of this world! Soooo good, and with my wrap I did the truffle fries with a side of ranch and blue cheese. Everything was a hit and our server too was great. 10/10 great find for Columbia! Oh and I almost forgot, the peanut butter pie slice was like eating a big snickers the perfect amount of peanut butter, chocolate and crunch! It was phenomenal- so rich.

All week I had been planning to fly over to Taziki and order the Greek Salad with a Salmon on the…read moreside. Today was that day. Of course my hubby had to place an order as well! The Greek salad was so good! The onions, olives, cucumbers and all the great ingredients tasted so wonderful with the grilled salmon. All I can say is, I am ready for more! My hubby ordered the Turkish Meatballs with Basmati Rice. By the looks of it no crumbs to be found anywhere, which means he loved it:) Great meal, awesome customer service and clean establishment means repeated customers right here! We will be back for more soon.

I am definitely on the fence with this place. Great service, clean establishment but the food was…read morelacking..... I ordered a falafel wrap and it was missing sauce or flavor to the point that we had to go and ask for Greek dressing to add.. my meal came with potato chips, but I mistakenly ordered another potato, which was the roasted potatoes which may have been old and undercooked a bit. We asked if we could get the cucumber and tomato salad just so I could add it to my falafel wrap to make it complete, I was also missing olives. The Cesar salad was also lacking and underdressed, I don't know if we just ordered the wrong items and maybe she give this place another try ......we will see.

Love this place! Food is awesome, employees are polite and helpful, and it's clean and fresh…read moreinside. Wish you were out here by Camden I'd definitely visit more often.

First time visit, and it did not disappoint! Cheaper and better than chipotle. The pita was a…read morelittle messy, but good. One of the members was very kind and the other was a little snippy. Overall, great service.

The Gourmet Shop was really good! Now, I'll admit that I didn't get the most exquisite meal, but my…read moregrilled cheese, potato chips, and coffee were excellent! I went on a weekday morning when it wasn't too packed, and I really enjoyed the authentic deli ambiance, which isn't the easiest thing to find in this neck of the woods. My server (whose name I didn't catch) was such a sweetheart and did an amazing job of making sure my drinks were re-filled, my food was delivered on time, and was proactive in offering me a cup of coffee to-go. After my meal, I enjoyed wandering around the other side of the restaurant for a few minutes, which included a cigar room, an enormous wine cellar, and a host of fine cheeses that I had never heard of before! All-in-all, I really enjoyed The Gourmet Shop, will definitely be back in the future, and would recommend it to anybody in the area who's looking for an authentic deli experience!

One of the best brunch spots in town! The Gourmet Shop is a cafe and shop with kitchen gadgets…read more(think Fresh Market high end) on a local scale. They have wonderful sandwiches and the best tomato bisque in town (order with a side of Fresh Bread). Their chicken, shrimp and pimento cheese are all fan favorites! They have 4 dollar glasses of wine and 5 dollar craft beer. We ordered a slice of blackberry cake and it was divine! Cheesecake and a deviled food cake layered with blackberry moose. Delicious! Gourmet Shop is the best spot in 5 Points!