Always great service, fantastic atmosphere and quality, food and beverage at a reasonable price!read more

Goat's was a really cool restaurant, and was a great change of pace compared to the other…read moreestablishments in the area. When I walked in, I was amazed at what I saw inside, as it definitely was not what I was expecting (and I mean that in a good way!). I loved how dimly lit it was inside, which was complemented by miniature lights that were strung from the ceiling. Speaking of the aforementioned change of pace, I also appreciated how there were no TVs inside, which created an intimate atmosphere that focused more on conversing with your friends than watching whatever may have been on TV. Finally, as someone who always pays attention to a restaurant's artwork... I absolutely LOVED the artwork that was on display at Goat's. They had so many cool pieces of eclectic artwork, that you could almost consider it as much a small art museum as a restaurant. My favorite art piece is kind of hard to describe, but I guess you could say that it was of a God-like man in a suit controlling somebody who was playing golf. (I know, it's hard to describe, but like I said, it's eclectic.) My one (1) downside to Goat's, and the only thing keeping it from a five-star review, is that the bartender and servers were all pretty rude and arrogant. This is speculation, but maybe Goat's is one of those places that considers itself a "regulars" bar, and isn't very nice to people who aren't regular customers, but the three (3) employees I interacted with weren't all that inviting. All in all, Goat's was a great experience, and if it were an option, I'd probably give it something like 4.5 or 4.8 stars if I could. If the servers were a little less full of themselves, or maybe just in a better mood, I'd consider it a five-star experience. Nevertheless, Goat's was a great experience, I'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend that anybody stop in if they're looking for a unique experience in Five Points!

One of the best restaurants in COLA! The pork chop melts in your mouth. Old fashion is spot on…read more Fried green tomatoes is a great play on the traditional dish. The meat balls and burrata is strange...be sure to combine all three ingredients... Service was excellent and it has a great southern vibe. Can't believe we didn't try this place sooner!

Service was impeccable and the kitchen was on top of hot fresh well timed dishes. Every bite was…read morebeautifully plated and perfectly seasoned. We had a hard time choosing, the entire menu sounded delicious! Which means... we will be back for more. White linen table clothes, inviting art work, and the nice buzz of happy customers enjoying the company of family or friends and a fantastic meal.

This place is nice and spacious. Clean environment with friendly staff. They have a variety of…read morebeers along with mix drinks. They also have daily specials on food. I got the tacos and plantains. The amarillo plantains came with an aoli sauce that I was not a fan of on the plantains. If you order ask for the sauce on the side. The Fish taco was amazing. I recommend you grab a fish taco.

My experience here has always been memorable, however I have recently visited publico and received…read morethe most inappropriate and outrageous professional conversation. The employee I had the pleasure to converse with had an extremely negative attitude + facial expression and insulted me right upon meeting me. I am an elementary school teacher and have never had someone talk to me the way she did. I hope going forwards my visits at Publico will be enjoyable however this interaction has left a permanent mark on the establishment itself. Please take a second to think to yourself before coming to this establishment, and ask "Am I having a good day? Do I want to make it better by enjoying delicious food?" because if this is your reason for coming to Publico it will ruin your day and your expectations of a joyful service, and delicious food.

This was my first time trying out this restaurant. I had always heard they had great food, so of…read morecourse, I had to try it for myself. My husband decided we should test it out today, so we ended up grabbing the food as we had a couple plans for today. My husband ordered the Reuben Sandwich. It came with Truffle Parmesan Fries. He stated the taste was very flavorful, the meat was tender, and he fell in love with the truffle fries. They didn't stand a chance! Now here comes the funny part:) I told him I wanted the Black Bean Burger without the lettuce and tomato, but instead he ordered me just the patty with cheese and mayo with no buns! Instead of him asking the correct way, he asked for it as just the patty only, haha I was too tickled to be mad. Even though he missed it, it was so good! That was the best black bean patty I had in a long time. It was well-prepared and delicious. Yes, I also have the Truffle Parmesan Fries and they tasted amazing. Hot, seasoned to perfection and irresistible! Once I saw the salmon, I had to try it. Omg, that salmon was prepared perfectly, juicy and mouth-watering. The food was on point I must say. Hubby stated customer service was amazing as well. The restaurant was well lit, had a great atmosphere and overall a great spot to dine with your friends. We will definitely be heading back soon to dine in and try more food:)

Solid four. Service was a bit slow at the start, but improved. Food was all good, but not something…read moreI'd crave. We did sit outside on a very hot day, so to be fair, that may have detracted from the experience. We will give this one another try though. Big menu and a lot of choices so we'll come again and sit inside next time!

We're always on the hunt for a good wing spot, and lately we keep finding ourselves back at Cocky…read moreRooster in Five Points. This time we went with the Buffalo Lemon Pepper, the Anaconda, and the Buffalo Ranch dry rub--all extra crispy, of course. The hardest part is choosing because they have so many sauces and dry rubs on the menu. And can we talk about the housemade ranch and bleu cheese? Absolutely worth adding to your order. Great wings are one thing, but friendly staff and consistently great service keep us coming back. If you're in Columbia and looking for your next wing fix, add Cocky Rooster to your list.

The restaurant came up in a quick search en route to a South Carolina basketball game. They have…read moremany chicken options, as the name would suggest as well as a nice selection of sides. The guy who took our order was very helpful in making suggestions for a first visit. The restaurant is pretty small so only a few tables were available for dine in consideration. Everything was made to order and hot when we received it. We also ran into some trouble with the fountain drink machine and the same employee replaced our cups with bottled drinks for no extra charge. It's not close enough for me to visit regularly unfortunatelybut I would definitely recommend for anyone in the area!

Mr Friendly's still delivers. The food and ambiance were great. This restaurant is best in class…read more If you haven't tried this Columbia classic, please do, it is fantastic.

I was shocked at how bad the food was. I had been there 4 years ago and it was just good…read more I had a blackberry mint drink. No mint & 1 blackberry smashed up on the bottom. It was very bad. Got the Crab cakes...ok I could hardly eat them. The crab meat was the lowest quality of crab. Looked like canned crab meat. They were flat about a 1/4 inch. Over fried. So very sad for $34 dollars. Green fried tomatoes. Just a stack of tomatoes without sauce. (Ever pic shows a sauce served with them) my husband had red fish...it was just ok. Now the dessert didn't get what was described on menu. It was good sadly the desert was the best part of the meal. The service was a 4. The place needs a full make over w a better menu & chef. I would not recommend. Unfortunately I will never visit again. It is very low quality cooking.

It's my second time coming here, so I figured I could finally write a fair review. Honestly, I…read morethought the first time might have been a fluke. The burger and fries were great, the beer was perfect, they were playing '90s rock, and Friends was on TV. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The second time, the place was pretty full on a Saturday, but the food and fries were just as delicious, and the beer was still perfect. I'll definitely be coming back regularly to this place!

Had eleven of our lunch group here again for lunch. One of our favorite burger spots in the area…read more We gathered around the one table they have that can fit us in, with the help of adding two small chairs around the corner table. Our group has 13 and fortunately we had 11 today, which probably was about the most they could've managed at that table. Waiter was great. Took our drink orders and burger orders. Had a variety of orders (Poncho, Classic, Tuesday's Special Ron Swanson's), with regular fries and sweet potato fries. Burgers were very good, everyone happy with the exception of one burger getting dropped on the floor, resulting in that person waiting for about 10 minutes to get a replacement. Meanwhile he chomped on some of his fries. Overall food was great. Only issue is with the loud music. Music is good music, just way to loud. Everytime we go here nobody can here each other talk across the table. (We always sit at the big corner table on the right as you walk in). Fries were okay....nothing special. Burgers are the thing. Wish they would offer some home fries along with the regular and sweet potato fries. Only complaint we have is the loud music. Just tone it down about 3db.

Absolutely a great experience! My husband and I were looking for a new place to try and Cola's did…read morenot disappoint. The atmosphere was great, a rustic yet classic design. I adored the fact that it used to be a bottling plant! The staff was welcoming and on their game. Every recommendation was exactly what we were looking for. The food was to die for. We couldn't get enough and yet we were so full after our appetizers. Each plate was better than the next and let me tell you we never bring home food and we can home with doggy bags. This is a must visit restaurant. Just a heads up the parking lot next door is privately owned, you can pay through an app!

Food was fine. I do find it a bit overrated for how much it's hyped in reviews and publications and…read morefor how much it is. Burger was okay, mahi mahi + shrimp + polenta good. Brussels good. Chicken parm, just okay. I wouldn't say it's anything that special. But it's okay. I was given moldy bread which I don't appreciate.

Omg, sensational. The artwork & decor was perfect for the type of service provided. We got two…read moredrinks that were fantastic. The 2 appetizers we got were the shrimp (3.5/5 ) and the burrata toast (4.75/5) but baby, the entrees were exceptional. We ordered the duck, steak and pappardelle. The desserts were also amazing. The bread pudding & creme brûlée were great too. If you can snag a reservation please do. The menu does rotate so please be mindful when reading reviews.

The French toast was delicious along with the bacon . Everyone seemed to have enjoyed their food .read more

Had dinner here over the past weekend, while in town for a college tour. This place came…read morerecommended along with a few others by the front desk agent at our Marriott hotel. Because the location was right around the corner from the hotel, we opted to give it a try. The restaurant is on a nice block, with quite a few dining options. Metered parking is available on the block. Its also not far from a beautiful recently renevated park that we also visited that night. We were immediately seated when we arrived. The restaurant is beautiful. I love how colorful it is with the plush velvet like seating. Had didn't visit the restroom while there, but my sister said it could use some cleaning. Our server was nice. I ordered the lamb chop meal, which came with two sides. I selected the mac & cheese with the collard greens. I was told both were popular. The lamb itself was seasoned well. The sauce they include for it on the side was horrible. It had a overpowering vinegar taste. I hated it! The mac & cheese was basic and I didn't care for all of the parsley packed on top. I was told 5 cheeses are used in their mac recipe but I couldn't tell. It had no real flavor. The greens were just okay. It was supposed to have spices in it from what I was told but I had to dump a cup of hot sauce in it for the spice and flavor. One of my sisters ordered salmon. She said the seasoning used on the salmon was really good but she also said you can tell its not fresh salmon; more like frozen pack salmon. Honestly, we were not impressed by the food but the great customer service, gorgeous ambiance, and music selection made our experience.

Came to top tier on Friday night around 730pm. It's right on Main Street near other popular…read morerestaurants. As of 10/24 they do not have license to serve but the owner mentioned they are scheduled to serve the following week! It very chill and elevated space. Comfy seats and spacious yet intimate. We ordered for the table wings 5/5, fries 4/5, salmon bites 4.5/5, Mac n cheese 4/5 and collards 4.3/5. All the food was fresh, tasty and well seasoned. I will def try an entree on the next visit. Service was great. The owner had conversation with us and we are familiar with some of her other ventures and it's always a very personable and engaging experience , she is passionate about her business ! Def recommend!