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    Motor Supply Co Bistro

    4.2 (707 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    MOTOR SUPPLY CO BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Brian G.

    Excellent food/drinks and friendly service. Even though it was extremely busy, the staff was always pleasant and professional. I really liked the comfortable ambience. I hope to be back when I next visit Columbia!

    Tsai-Anne J.

    This was my first time here. The ambience was very homey and welcoming. We were seated inside and the service was very good. The server Heather was very patient and friendly. I had the shrimp and grits that they made gluten free and the crème brûlée which were both very tasty. From the pictures of the meals of my colleagues their dishes looked and they said they were great. I hope to visit again soon!

    Alex W.

    When my family travels, we often like to try new places, but other times it's nice to go to restaurants that we know are doing great things. This is our second time heading to Motor Supply Company and once again it did not disappoint. I loved their holiday specialty cocktails and this swordfish was delicious! Another thing I truly appreciate about this restaurant is their nod to local produce, specifically seafood. Make sure to get a reservation because this intimate restaurant fills up quickly. With that said, this restaurant is a beautifully repurposed building, showcasing local artists, with great service. Make sure to check them out for lunch or dinner!

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    Ananya M.

    Food here is pretty mid imo. Steak was way under stalted and trigger fish was pretty bland. The service was good tho same with the drinks. The vibes were very cool. Feel like it's the ideal place for happy hour in the summer but not really great for dinner.

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    Bryant C.

    The service was great. I ordered the mimosa and the wild caught shrimp and grits. The mimosa did the trick the shrimp and grits were bland, I stopped at eating half the plate. I would not order them again. However, I would try this place again for dinner.

    Menu 2/2
    Warren M.

    Wednesday night 8/23/23 reservations for 3 at 7pm. Seated right away. Service by Brandon was excellent. We split the mussels appetizer. The were on the small side but the broth they were cooked in was delicious. I had the ribeye (16oz) which was excellent and cooked a perfect medium. Wife had the shrimp n grits which she said was probably the best she has ever had. My son had the strip steak which he said was very good. Delightful dinner and atmosphere for some great conversation and an excellent dinner. Highly recommend.

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    Not very accommodating to special requests and the burgers were terrible. Salad was really good.

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    Great food. Server was a little slow at times. Pleasant ambiance. Not too much noise. Will definitely be back.

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    The deviled eggs are the best I've ever eaten. Looking forward to visiting Columbia again soon and eating here again.

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    The food is always good and they get most of their ingredients from local farms. The service is great!

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    Ask the Community - Motor Supply Co Bistro

    How do you get in? Where is the front door?

    West side, by the Valet parking drop-off

    Is dressy attire appropriate for this restaurant's atmosphere?

    Absolutely! This is a very upscale restaurant in Columbia, SC.

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    Had a special private event there a few weeks ago for a friend of mine…read more As it was a private event, the food was buffet style, with a small bar set up (full bar available in main area) Service was good, and the bartender in the event space was attentive and social, though for the first 30ish minutes, he was clambering around trying to get in his groove, and appearing to have to remember how to make many simple drinks. The appetizers were wonderful, smoked meatball, shrimp cocktail, what I believe was a crab dip ( what ever it was was incredible) The main course, left a little to be desired, prime rib was perfectly cooked and tender, but the chicken dish was bland and flavorless. Overall, I am looking forward to trying the main dining room on my next visit to Columbia!

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    This review is hot off the press. I literally just left a couple of hours ago and wanted to review…read morewhile everything was still fresh in my mind. Made a reservation early in the week for 8pm. I arrived at 750. I was told that tables were sitting a little late so it would be a wait of 20-30 minutes. Well that wouldn't be a problem if there was somewhere to wait. I was told I could go to the rooftop (40 degrees) or wait under the stairs (no room and a fall hazard). I asked if we could wait by the bar but was told there was a private party and we couldn't. My husband and I went to a neighboring bar and returned 15 minutes later where we then waited by bar, eventually being seated at 825. Ambiance is nice. It's cozy, good for date night. Server was amazing. She was a natural. Top tier, like she studied to be a server lol. I hate I can't remember her name. Five stars for her. Food. It was a 3/5. Go for the mussels! They are delicious. Hush puppies are pretty tasty. Main options we got were the ribeye and the quail. They both left something to be desired. It was good but it wasn't great. I didn't want to lick my plate. Something was needed and missing in both dishes. The portions are fine. I won't return to give them another chance. My advice to anyone coming for a nice date night, don't. I would stop by here, hit the bar, grab some mussels and go elsewhere for dinner. I'm disappointed because I was looking forward to trying this place. I would have given them 3 stars but the seating situation was not acceptable. Oh and don't get dessert here. They threw something together and called it an apple parfait. It tasted like air.

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