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    3.8 (30 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Donna A.

    We visited Metro Diner in Columbia, SC with a few friends on a Saturday afternoon and it was PACKED -- which honestly should have told me right away the food was going to be good! We ordered the club sandwich, fish and chips, fried chicken plate, and the two-egg breakfast. Let's just say... everything was delicious. We were passing plates around the table tasting each other's food and there wasn't one thing we didn't enjoy. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly -- crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The cheese grits were fresh, creamy, and hot. The fish was well-seasoned and fried perfectly. It wasn't your typical "regular" fish and chips -- it was even better. You can tell they know how to season their food! And the club sandwich? HUGE. Definitely leftover-worthy. You get your money's worth for sure. I highly recommend Metro Diner if you're in Columbia -- just be prepared to wait, especially on weekends. But trust me... it's worth it!

    Sherri C.

    This was the first but definitely not the last time to Metro Diner. The service was superb!! Ashley was our waitress abd she made sure we didn't want/need anything. She was so sweet. The food... omg. Delicious . My mom had the cinnamon roll pancakes and I had the san Francisco Benedict. We also had a flight of mimosas. Everything was 100% delicious. Oh yeah, plenty for leftovers!!!! Just wish they had one a little closer to me. Maybe a good thing they don't.

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    Haley B.

    First time dining at Metro Diner. It was not impressive. We were quoted a 25 minute wait. It ended up being an hour wait. The food was mediocre at best. Our waitress was lovely.

    Jade W.

    The hostess was the mostest; she was great. She made you feel so welcome and was so kind and personable. My server was also personable and kind. She was great as well. The mimosa is on point. I can't wait to return and try the tower. You get to pick your juice too, which I think is pretty awesome. I wanted to step out of the box, but I also wanted to taste what was most popular. They have a great variety of menu options to order. I opted for the chicken and waffles as my first meal from Metro Diner to really see how they would contend with other spots. First of all, the fact that you get a half chicken with the chicken and waffles is absolutely amazing. The chicken was fried crispy, which I requested extra crispy, and it was quite delicious. It has a light flavor but is a great complement to hot sauce and the waffle. The waffle was perfectly crisped yet soft. It was lovely. I did not go all in on the strawberry butter because I was not feeling too adventurous that day, but it did look good and like a fun addition to the waffles. There was also a sweet and spicy syrup, which was the syrup and hot sauce. Again, if that's your thing, you would love it. For me, I like to keep it simple. I used the regular syrup. It was warmed as well. The food was delicious. I enjoyed my meal to the fullest and can't wait to return to try other items. It's pretty spacious, clean, and comfortable. Parking is reasonable as well.

    Rick T.

    Got to meet up with friends and family at Forest Acres newest restaurant. Service was prompt and efficient to get everything we needed for breakfast. Food was prepared with the utmost care biscuit was crispy eggs were fluffy. Great breakfast

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    Latonya J.

    Wasn't all bad but could have been better. The chicken was fried to perfection, they definitely deserved credit for that. My 1st side was the Mac n cheese. I wasn't the target audience for the Mac n cheese. I could see it being a perfect dish for a child tho. So I replaced the Mac n cheese back to its original dish, mashed potatoes and gravy. When it was presented to me, the cup of the mashed potatoes was hot and the gravy was hot, but when I started eating them, the mashed potatoes were cold. I didn't want to turn into "that" person, so I just asked for a to-go container so I could re-heat and eat at home. The French fries were hot n fresh. The service was ok. My waiter was attentive and checked in regularly. Inside the restaurant has that back in the day Diner vibe, so that was cool. Outside could have used some patio umbrellas for people who wanted to enjoy their meal outside on a sunny day. All in all, this place has potential! With the rising cost of things today, eating out is a luxury. Nobody wants to gamble with their funds and get a meal that not right and you don't want to give the people a hard time because everybody is over worked and underpaid out here. The menu prices are mostly under $20.00 and if you sign up online, they have coupons and deals to make your meal a tad cheaper. With a deal like that, it's worth a try to form your own opinion. Best of luck!

    Grilled 3 Cheese added Tomato and Bacon. Side of Stuffing. $10.79
    Hector N.

    First time going. Went for lunch on a Saturday so it was pretty busy. Guy working the front is very rude and unnecessarily sassy. Saw his interaction with multiple customers and acted this way with everyone. A person came to pick up his to go order and just told him where the rack was and walked away. The customer waited around for a minute confused and making sure that was the end of the "conversation" the "greeter" never came back. While calling out the names of the party's a man asked when he would be called and he replied "did I call YOUR name!?" An older couple called for him and the lady asked him if he was tired and maybe he needed to sit down for a minute. That's completely ridiculous that grandma needed to baby this man-child. Honestly completely rude and unprofessional sets a bad vibe before even being seated. While waiting I noticed 2 tables that became available. The tables were even cleaned and the "greeter" waited a good while before seating people who were waiting. Mind you all this happened during my 45 minute wait. Once seated our server was generic not overly friendly but got our food and drinks in and out with expected time. Our food was okay. Fries were under seasoned. Onion rings a little undercooked and under seasoned. Stuffing was bland. My son said that my Stove Top Stuffing tasted better. Sodas are overpriced $3.69 each. Club sandwich was bland. Overall mediocre food, and server was prompt. Mr Spicy attitude at the front needs to be replaced with someone friendlier. Not sure if I would be back.

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    The service was amazing! Our waitress was very attentive. Thank you for a good experience.

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    This was pre opening. The food was great and service was top notch. We will be back again after the opening this is a must try

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    Pawleys Front Porch

    Pawleys Front Porch

    3.2
    (673 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    My dad came here about 10 years ago while visiting some friends in the area, and wanted me to try…read moreit. It did not hold up to standards from last time, but was still fairly good. Pawleys Front Porch is a dive bar, and has been featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We arrived about 15 minutes after they opened, and were the first to arrive. Even after us being in the restaurant for an hour, only two other parties arrived to dine. It honestly felt like a ghost town, and hope that it is not like this every day. Their fried pickles are actually pretty good! They are crispy, hot, and have a good dill taste (good pickles). The chicken tenders are good! They aren't frozen, are crispy, and have good taste. The burger was supposed to come with a pretzel bun, but apparently they haven't had a pretzel bun in three years lol. Why is it still on the menu? We don't know. His burger was a bit overcooked and toppings weren't quite as high quality as last time. Our server was wonderful, and constantly came around to refill our drinks and get us anything we need. It did take a bit of a long time for our food to come out, but that's alright. As long as the food is good we don't mind. We hope to see the restaurant return back to how good it used to be!

    Does not deserve to be on the DDD list! Traveling through…read moreand we were excited to find a Triple D restaurant in Columbia but it should not be on the list. We waited an hour or more because they said there was only one cook. We got our burgers (ordered medium) and they were completely overcooked. I wondered if mine was even beef. I stabbed the meat with my plastic knife and lifted the whole rock solid patty puck. Cocktail was decent and they stock Fever Tree ginger beer so stay with the cocktails.

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    Original Pancake House - Columbia

    Original Pancake House - Columbia

    4.3
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    This is a classic spot, MAKE RESERVATIONS though!!!! The staff is awesome shoutout to the man in…read morethe front that usually has a broom, he's friendly and rocks. I usually get the strawberry pancakes and it hits every time. Really good coffeee and cute mugs. One of the better places to go for breakfast in columbia with very reasonable prices. Trenholm plaza is beautiful, where even with a wait there's enough to do to pass the time!! Classic spot, 10/10, can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

    The Original Pancake House was pretty good, but it wasn't amazing. I got the chocolate-chip…read morepancakes, which were fine, but nothing better than anything I could've gotten at Waffle House. My friends had a similar impression of their meals, stating that they were "fine", but didn't really "hit the spot" per se. I also got a plain bagel and a side of bacon, which I can definitively say were below average, and simply not very good. As for the ambiance, it was pretty basic, but enjoyable nonetheless. I liked the thematic artwork on the walls, which displayed pancakes and other breakfast items without coming across as goofy or silly. In addition, I loved how the menu had a section titled "What are Pancakes?", which detailed the history of pancakes and the restaurant as a whole, which I thought was a nice little touch. I also loved their old-fashioned coffee mugs, which are difficult to find these days, despite their higher level of quality and effectiveness. Finally, our server was sweet and did a pretty good job of checking up on us. Overall, I'd say that the Original Pancake House was pretty average and wasn't really anything better than I could've gotten at a chain restaurant like Waffle House or Denny's. I may come back in the future, but I wouldn't make it a priority, nor would it be at the top of my list.

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    Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe

    Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe

    4.4
    (419 reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    This is my FAVORITE restaurant in all of Columbia, SC. I always receive spectacular service and…read moredelicious food here. If you haven't tried Mr. Friendly's, you are indeed missing out. P.S. When you come, get the fried chicken with tasso gravy, mashed potatoes and collard greens. You will NOT regret it.

    Peanut Butter Fudge Pie (5/5): The best part of the meal. The crumbly crust was delicious and the…read morepie itself tasted like a Reese's cup. Buttermilk Fried Chicken (4/5): Decent fried chicken. I didn't expect it to be a boneless breast. Dark meat would've given it more flavor. The potatoes were flavorful and creamy. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Cornmeal Fried N.C. Catfish (3/5): The catfish wasn't anything special but the grits were very good. Lots of flavor and good texture. The collard greens were too acidic for me. Fried Adluh Yellow Grit Cakes (3/5): Would've been a lot better if it was fried more and had a crispier exterior. The herb goat cheese was good, but there was a little too much of it. Loved the roasted garlic (great for spreading on the complimentary bread!) Buttermilk Fried Shrimp (2/5): Only came with 4 shrimp. The shrimp itself wasn't very meaty and it also wasn't fried long enough. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

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