The Vista is a downtown gem filled with restaurants, shopping, hotels, museums and much more for locals and tourists from far and near. M Grille should consider changing their name or slogan M Good. As a frequent home away from home guest during their lunch and happy hour this place has become one of my favorite spots in Soda City. Their menu offers a variety of organic ingredients, drink selections and exquisite decor fit for lounging, group meetings, and large parties. They are open to reservations online through OpenTable and did a great job taking care of my large party for a going away and birthday dinner of 12-15 guests. Pricing on average about $10-$30 with street parking at a meter or garage parking in the Vista area. Exceptional service, and manager who checks in on your experience while valuing your feedback, and an intimate atmosphere, sets the stage for a delightful space to dine and unwind that I can never pass up. My favorite menu items are the rock tempura shrimp, jumbo shrimp Thai basil, strawberry honey roll, salmon berry roll and the green tea cheesecake. My least favorite to date was the mango roll. Due to the ripeness of the mango, married with the eel inside caused the roll to fall apart at a squeeze of the chopsticks. Nonetheless, they use fresh ingredients. read more

M Grille - Strawberry Honey Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Fun and clean and fast place to grab a meal in Columbia with lots of locations. Our food was hot and fresh and overall was ok. It could have used some more flavor and spice and the satay dipping sauce was pretty watery. The price points can't be beat and they have a lunch and dinner option of everything. You can add veggies and meat to any meal and overall we plan to go back. read more

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Great fresh sushi rolls, hot flavorful soup, fried rice that's a perfect 10, bar attendants are skilled in excellent customer service. This is a great date night or solo lunch place. Really well run business. read more

Food was great. Service was good. And the prices were fair. Will definitely go back again.

I visited this restaurant a few weeks ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was delicious, the service Great! Simply the best place for all occasions I'm looking forward to the next time. read more

We have been here many times over the years but last night we had a terrible experience. It started with a very snarky bartender and ended with mixed up and way undercooked food. Out of 6 of us only one person had a great meal. We were all so disappointed and the only thing that saved the evening was the super friendly server. She was so much fun. We won't ever go to this Miyo's again. read more

I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The food is excellent and the service was great. Made reservations already to return one week after our first visit. read more

Nothing was particularly stand out about the sushi, I mean it was great don't get me wrong. But the service was what made this experience excellent! He was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. He asked about extra eel sauce, spicy mayo, and ginger and brought out extra without a qualm. The sushi was good and filling, prices were a little high. Well probably return again soon, as sushi is a favorite of my partner and myself. read more

Passing through Columbia for business, used my yelp app, typed in Foodie. A few places popped up and M Grill caught my eye due to the great reviews and pics. Had the surf n turf, Red Dragon and spicy Tuna along with side of edamame. Everything was delicious and well presented. Packed with lots of flavor and great technique. Hands down one of my favorite sushi experiences outside of UMI in Atlanta. Loved the openness of the space and the beautiful open kitchen read more

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It's rare that I give a glowy review. Four stars! If you love to try fresh and innovative sushi combinations, come here. Also, the deals are amazing at happy hour, drinks, apps and sushi deals. If I lived here in town id be a regular. Lovely ambiance perfect for an intimate date night or ladies night out. I especially loved the fruit sushi with cream cheese and avocado. read more

M Grille - Beautiful, classy setup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I discovered this new location last night on Yelp - the pics and menu were so enticing that I had to go today! We got there around 11:50am for lunch, parking was super convenient (metered parking in front of the main entrance and free 2-hr parking along Lady St near the other entrance). The decor was very modern clean Asian - I loved it. I also liked the fact that the cooks prepared the food virtually "in" the dining area - behind a half glass partition (I feel it not only allows the customers to see the presentation and preparation of the dishes - it also allows us to see the cleanliness of where our food is coming from). I ordered the M Grille salad to start - it only had a few ingredients, I wanted something light and healthy to start with - I didn't care too much for the yuzu dressing, but the salad was very pretty to look at. For my entree I got the Surf & Turf roll - which is described on the menu as... crab salad tempura inside, pickled beet, soy braised beef on top, eel sauce, microgreens. The tempura was on the outside of the roll, the soy braised beef was basically jerky, I don't know if that was intentional or what (I thought the purpose of braising was to make the meat tender), and there were no microgreens - unfortunately it was not enjoyable at all. We've been to all of her other restaurants and thoroughly enjoy everyyyyything, everytime. (multiple Miyos locations, M Vista, M Fresh). I was hoping to add M Grille to the list, but I guess I'll have to stick with the old reliables. read more

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Michelle, the owner, is simply amazing and her food is phenomenal. She's kind, caring, supportive and the vibe in her establishment is intimately blissful. Don't believe me, check it out for yourself. read more

It's not bad but it's not great either. When you walk in, the atmosphere is very nice. A little high end posh sushi restaurant. However, quality of the fish is not great. I went for early dinner. There is no happy hour food specials. I ordered a sushi sashimi dish and a fried rice. Everything was just okay, nothing special. read more

Not much good to say. I would never go there again. The fried rice is tasteless unlike Michelle's other restaurants.

Great food, nice ambiance, very uneven service. But, some of the 5-star reviews read like they are from shills (note the reviewers who've only ever posted once). Because so many other reviews extol the service I'll start there. Everyone from hostess to wait staff was very personable. However, our server was very inexperienced - well below par given the food and prices. Four of us dined and one entree arrived - no joke - 15-20 minutes after the other three. One side never arrived but remained on the bill. Don't want to be too picky but she did something I've never seen - took a dirty plate from our table, laid it on top of a plate in front of a diner at another table and them removed the stack from the other guests setting. Some of the screw-ups may have been the kitchen because appetizers arrived at a pace consistent with a tapas restaurant - as prepared. We were never clear if this was intentional or accidental. One other oddity. There are two entry doors to the restaurant. But the hostess is at only one. We waited for five minutes at one before walking to the other to find the hostess. As we waited for our table, we noticed that the hostess seemed to ping-pong between entrances. That said, the food is quite good and the prices are reasonable considering the food. The ambiance is great although not terribly sound deadening, e.g., a raucous crowd of birthday celebrants dominated the place until they left. They do have a semi-private room for larger parties - looks like it can hold 10 or 12. All in all we had a very good meal, at a reasonable price in a very nice setting. The open kitchen design is very nice and fun to watch. Overall our experience was 3-star, but the place is new I could have gone 4, except I spent far too much time wondering wtf the waitress was up to. Once the startup kinks are worked out, could be a five-star experience. read more

I love the ambience- chic, modern, and sophisticated. I like that it's not too loud, so I was able to enjoy conversations with everyone at the table. The service was friendly. I liked that the menu had a wide variety of options. I'm vegan but the rest of my part was not and we were all able to find something to suit our tastes. I also liked that there were a variety of cocktails, wines and beers. This would be a good venue for a girls night out or a birthday celebration. The food is moderately priced, so you can enjoy a full 5 course meal with alcohol and not break the bank. Best of all, everything on the menu is fresh and healthy and presented beautifully on the plate. read more

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All of these "sushi joints" are starting to blend together. I don't wanna come off as a sushi-snob but at the same time, I know a sushi roll I like exactly when it hits the table. I ordered the lunch roll. I got a fancy roll with a salad. I didn't expect such a huge salad with my lunch. It was pretty surprising. I don't really care for tomatoes but the half tomatoes I got were rather tasty. Blew my mind for sure. I ordered the "Godzilla" roll with my lunch. Meh, I've had much better to say the least. I mean I only paid $9.95 for the roll so I got what I paid for. It was tasty but rather small. I'd have to order 3+ Godzilla rolls in order to feel full and that would be a $35+ bill. No thanks. We came here as a group and it only worked out for us because we beat the lunch rush. By the time we left, we saw a ton of people waiting for a table. Can't say I'll be back be I won't protest a return visit. I've had better and I've had worse. Buyer beware............... read more

My husband and I attended a birthday party at M Grille this afternoon, and we were very impressed with the beautiful facility, delicious food, and hospitable service. The interior decoration of M Grille is classic and elegant, and therefore, it is easy to accommodate your own color theme and style. There were several types of sushi including salmon and spicy tuna sashimi , and all were very fresh and tasty. The menu also included Kung Pao chicken, sour and sweet shrimp, satay beef, curry chicken potstickers, garlic green beans and broccoli, grilled chicken and beef, fried flounder, fried rice, etc. M Grille working with its sister restaurant, M Vista, not only served a variety of dishes, but also placed the food in very unique plates, which enhanced the appeal of the atmosphere. The owner keeps this place very clean and used spotless white tablecloths for our event. The grand piano was a big plus - the birthday girl's mother played the Happy Birthday song while everyone sang along. What a memorable moment! I highly recommend M Grille to anyone who plans a special event and who wants to work with kind, thoughtful, and professional people. read more

As dancers on tour, we are always happy to find an unexpected gem. M Grill is one. From the moment our foursome arrived we were treated like royals. The handcrafted cocktails were unique - really enjoyed the Cucumber Basil and Peach Jalepeno and the wine, beer and sake list extensive. Delicious appetizers and salads - crispy pork belly, seaweed salad and M Grill salad were some of our favorites. Sushi rolls, especially the Mango and Spicy Tuna were delicious! The creator of M Grille and the family of M restaurants in the area, Michelle Wang, stopped by our table to intro the specials - she was lovely, incredibly warm and definitely committed to serving healthy delicious food. She succeeds!!! Entrees were fresh and flavorful - the evening's special whitefish, simply grilled with a light garlic soy sauce and asparagus and the flavorful vegetable curry hit the spot! With the restaurant quieting down for the evening, Ms. Wang visited our table again, pulled up a chair to chat about her own dance life in NYC and strong commitment to the dance community here in Columbia, SC and surprised us with an on the house, sweet chocolate bite to end our meal. Can't wait to visit all of her restaurants next time! read more

Good food. I tried the miso salmon. Nice ambience.

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!! I began the dining experience with the crab cake appetizer. WOW! That was followed up by my main course which was the Honey Brined Southern Chicken with the curry sauce. I normally despise curry and hummus, for that matter. Not this time though.... Amazing!!!!!!! I couldn't be any happier really. Then the topper... They were playing Music from Motown. I just heard James Brown's "It's A Man's World" which added another dimension. I love having the cultural blend. read more

Visited during Restaurant Week b/c of their amazing deal! This was my second visit and I will definitely be back. While a sister restaurant to the Miyo's & MGrille, the menu is quite different. I'd say, a little more up-class and a little healthier than the others. My jumbo shrimp & broccoli entree was wonderful, perfectly cooked & sauced. I was not as impressed with our wonton appetizer (not enough texture for me). And the roll we had was not my favorite (strawberry shrimp) but I'm not a "sweet" fan. My husband adored his short ribs w/ sautéed spinach, although his mashed potatoes were overly mashed (more like puréed). We with definitely be back, especially for lunch (and that may be a more affordable option for people). read more

I introduced my spitfire mom to my whipsmart new beau at M Grille last night. It was important, ya know? Bottom line? Perfect perfect perfect. My mom got the Jasmine Pear cocktail and I got the Peach Jalapeño. Delicious! My beau seemed to have no problem finding a suitable bourbon (guess he needed something a bit stronger, ha!). The entrees looked yummy (the Thai curry duck looked particularly tempting), but we opted for variety. VERY easy to do here, as you can order not only a slew of eclectic and tempting appetizers but also toss in a plate of sashimi, a salad, a sushi roll or two, whatever! The sashimi was stellar, mmmmmm, the fried rock shrimp were comfort-food-guilty-pleasure delish, the short ribs were unusually shaped but full of umami goodness, the seaweed salad was totally boiler plate which is, in my opinion, how it should be. I'm from Maryland and therefore a VERY hard sell on a crab cake, but this one held its own very well (this never happens!), though I thought the sauce served with it was overpowering and I went without after the first dip. The tempura asparagus was delightfully fresh but rather bland; its sauce was the weakness, too. If you can believe it, we still wanted more food. Jacob, our waiter (have I not mentioned him yet? He was so awesome. It's a rare server who can balance being always available, never in the way, respectful and polite, charming and irreverent, talkative not a blowhard, informative not stuffy or preaching, willing to advise not dictatorial...I think you get the picture), recommended the Aloha Roll based on the flavors my beau was seeking (that's how he "rolls", get it? Har dee har), and it was exactly perfect. Once we demolished it and Jacob asked how it was (he asked how everything was, and seemed like he really cared!), we were enthusiastic and he then said the Strawberry Honey Roll was another popular fruity roll so we ordered that too. Exquisite. Dessert was a huge slab of White Chocolate Cheesecake, some unbelievably smooth sorbet and the best damn coffee I have had in a restaurant since I can remember. I hate to sound like a pretentious hipster jerk (too late, right? Lol), but I have just returned to the Southeast from 12 years in the SF Bay, and I am definitely familiar with Asian Fusion. This place wowed and surprised me. And Jacob is a total gem. My mom and my beau got along famously in this perfect setting. Thanks Jacob, the chefs, and the owner of the M Grille for an enchanting experience. We will be back. read more

M Grille - Always a sweet ending to a magical dinner! Sorry, was too busy eating to photograph the foods - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

At first glance, I thought this place would be my new favorite spot in town. However, to my dismay, I was wrong. I will commend the hostess when first walking in though. I called a few minutes prior to arriving and she had the table set up for us by the time we got there! But that's where the good review ends. Was not pleased whatsoever. The service was very slow. I understand that dinner rushes can be chaotic, but waiting for some soy sauce for about 10 minutes after I received my food... What's the point? I ordered the m grill sushi roll, and it was extremely bland for my taste. I was not pleased with the taste but the portion size was great. My friends ordered, seaweed salad, a risotto dish, tomato basil soup, and a fried rice dish. The soup was fantastic, I do wish they served some toasted bread with it; maybe they do and we just never got it? I did not like the risotto, but the seaweed salad was nice and refreshing. I didn't try the fried rice so I can't give my opinion on it but my friend seemed to like it. I wouldn't give this place a second chance. read more

Cute little place right across from my hotel! Loved the free edamame promo from Yelp!! I had the palmetto roll. Excellent! I also had the Thai Basil with Shrimp. It was good, nothing extraordinary. The martini I had was just okay too. Service was great for the first half of my meal. The server got a large table seated in his section and forgot about me. I was without water for 20 mins. Definitely try the palmetto roll! read more

Husband and I were trying to get dinner on the cheap. That was... easier said than done at this place, which, admittedly, seemed to cater to an older and spendier crowd, despite being slap dash on campus. We had some sushi which was just ok. Would return to try their hot entrees which *were* calling to me, like the black bean Flounder stir fry. read more

Alright first things first, as soon as I walked in I was completely in awe! The place smelled clean and looked pristine as well. And not only that, the service was great and the food was amazing. I ordered the strawberry honey roll which was completely divine!! And the sushi was nothing but fresh! I'm definitely coming here again, no doubt! xD read more

M Grille - Fantastic bar!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

In the interest of full disclosure, I am an avid patron of M Vista and they receive 100% of my sushi patronage. So this is more a review for people who are devoted to their sushi place of choice and reluctant to try something new. Michele Wang is one of Columbia's most respected entrepreneurs and this new venture at the foot of the Lady Street Vista deserves serious attention. I had occasion to sample the seared tuna sashimi (the bed of organic field greens it was served with was poetically arranged and rivaled the tuna itself), and their meaty-not-bready crab cakes (and being from Maryland, I am a crab cake snob). The sushi I tried was all new to me: their mango, prosperity, blossom, and crazy crab rolls were all distinctive. The chopped onion on the crazy crab was particularly thrilling. But what was truly life-changing was the "Salmon Berry" roll and that may very well make me adjust my hours just to experience this sweet and savory delicacy. If you live in Columbia, you need to get into M Grille to try it and expand your short-list of excellent restaurants. If you're visiting Columbia, M Grille will give you a sample of the world-class sushi for which Michele is renowned. I entertain out of town guests from all over and they are amazed that a city the size and location of Columbia can have such amazing sushi. Bravissima! read more

I had the most amusing experience here. We were a small party and majority of us ordered some variant of their lunch special that comes with the miso soup. At some point, the waiter asks 2 of us if they want soup, and brings it. Later, after they are done with their soup and we were all served our main courses, he then asks me if I want soup. I decline. I can understand if one is busy that things might slip, but you'd at least expect some acknowledgement that things were out of order. But no. And here's the final thing. The soup comes with the meal, so why are you asking people if they want it? Just serve it. I think that waiter needs a course in Serving 101. And the food? Well, I've never seen a serious Japanese restaurant serve Kung Pao chicken. Perhaps you can forgive that, given that they bill themselves as fusion. But, the most important thing was that the cuts of sashimi were not very fresh. The meat was starting to separate in one of the cuts (cannot remember which). read more

I would give 5 stars if I didn't feel a snobby vibe my first 15 minutes in there. They don't have a hostess desk, so I walk into the restaurant and stand there not knowing what to do. The waitress asks me what I need. I asked if i walked in the correct door. She said yes and walked me to a table. I asked if they have happy hour. She said " yes but I don't know what time is now. It's probably over". I was like "it's 6:30". Well....happy hour ends at 7. Am I committing a crime for trying to get a happy hour drink??? Fast forward to food/drinks...I had the sangria. It was delicious. Then I had the sashimi plate. A lot of sashimi which I loved it. The miso soup was cold. I had one of the fancy rolls with my sashimi plate. It was yummy but not impressive. read more

Incredibly efficient service during lunch time: our server took good care of us and exceeded expectations. The food was typical generous portion sizes and quality Asian fusion cuisine that the Miyo's chain is known for. read more

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I went in to M Grille for the first time yesterday. Wow. All the employees seemed genuinely happy and excited to be there, and for a relatively new establishment they were all extremely knowledgable on everything that the restaurant has to offer. Now lets talk about the drink, THE BEST DRINK I have ever had. When you go to eat at M Grille, order the Peach Jalapeno. And if you like a spicy drink ask the bartender to ad a little extra kick to yours. The baby back ribs were good, nothing to rave about, but still very, very good. In summary, if you are looking for a great date spot, place to get a casual drink, or amazing dinner venue with a killer atmosphere, look no further than M Grille. read more

The salads here are so good. They make their dressings here and it was pretty good. The fresh squeezed juices are good too. They make it in front of you! It's a healthy dining option read more

Omg the food at this place is great. The service was on point and attentive. The deco was awesome. Nice chill music and comfy seating. I really enjoyed my dinner. Portion size is large for a redo noble price. I had the tofu red curry dish and cashew cheesecake. read more

M Grille - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I really like M Grill cuz the food is fresh and atmosphere is nice, the owner Michelle is fantastic lady!!!! read more

M Grille - Sushi and Sashimi Plate is great!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Love it here. Great food, atmosphere and staff! I make sure to stop by at least once each time I'm in town. read more

M Grille - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Michelle and her staff take exceptional care to ensure my meal is perfect - which is why we continue to return 2-3x per week. Keep it up Michelle - we love what you have done in Columbia! read more

I had the crab cake for an appetizer and the Asian slaw complimented it so well! I kept the waiter (Chandler) busy refilling my sweet tea, it was so good. Our waiter was delightful and awesome! The fried rice was my ultimate favorite! Will be back for sure! read more

I am an avid sushi and steak lover, and M Grille brings the best of both worlds. I have eaten sushi in Columbia for 10 years and this is the only place that serves fresh, never frozen, sushi. This is unheard of, but they do and there is a noticeable difference in flavor and texture. Also, the ribeye steak is the best in Columbia. This place has a higher price point, but it is complete worth it to get fresh food instead of processed previously frozen food. Lastly, the drinks are amazing. The jalapeño peach martini is awesome! I recently moved to Texas, but I will make an effort to return to this place every time I go home to visit. read more

Last minute decision to eat here but man was it good! I've never heard of sushi with fruit in it but it was amazing! Happy hour 4-7! Highly recommend! Also this restaurant is one of 9 different restaurants owned by the same couple! M Vista is right down the road! read more

M Grille - Palmetto Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina