Publick House is a really cool restaurant, the ambiance is very old-school cool, and the service is…read moreusually pretty good as well. Although I don't personally eat wings, this is my friends' and family's go-to place for the best wings in Columbia. I mainly get the mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, and fries, which are for the most part above average, although a little hit-or-miss. They have a great selection of beers, and their hand-made liquor drinks are always fresh and well-made. I have noticed however that their non-alcoholic beverages such as lemonade and soda are often watered down and not the greatest. All-in-all, Publick House is an above-average restaurant, and one that I would definitely recommend to others and will keep coming back to.

My to go place for a proper Guinness and wing chips ! Always cold inside to beat the SC summer…read moreheat. You can get a solid fish and chips here too !

Sat at the bar tonight, and Lexi the bartender took care of me. She recommended me some wonderful…read moreoptions. I got the Philly cheesesteak which was fantastic. Extremely cheesy and flavorful. Only recommendation would be for them to change out the bread, I think they could get some better bread. The brussels sprouts were delicious sweet and very tasty. Let's be honest, a salad is a salad. All in all it was absolutely fantastic dinner tonight. Thanks Lexi!

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!

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:)

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

Rooftop was a lot of fun…read more Now, as far as the actual "rooftop"... let's just say you get a nice view of a fence and the backside of some other buildings. Other than that, Rooftop was great. The DJ was awesome, and I loved their light show and overall vibes. The bartenders (inside and outside) were cool, but I wasn't particularly impressed with their selection of beers. All-in-all, Rooftop was a fun, upbeat, college bar that I'll definitely return to when I'm in the right mood!

Have no pictures to prove, but definitely a great spot! Mike one of the bartenders, was really…read morecool and made me and my friends night, and if you don't know want to drink he gotcha with some of his favorites!

California Dreaming in Columbia, SC, never disappoints! From the moment you walk into the…read morebeautifully restored historic train station, the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of character. The food was fresh, flavorful, and prepared to perfection. We had the veggie burger and the Blackened Carolina trout! The trout was seasoned to perfection along with the vegetable medley! Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch, a date night, or a place to celebrate with family and friends, I highly recommend California Dreaming. Great food, excellent service, and a memorable dining experience. We'll definitely be back!

California Dreaming was an OK spot for upscale dining. I didn't have a special event that I went…read morehere for, but just wanted to try something new. I'd say that it was slightly above average. They had a decent selection of beers on tap, and my friend definitely liked their selection of wines. I got some of the croissants as an appetizer, which were good, but a little expensive for what you were actually getting. I got the chicken tenders and fries to eat, which were solid, but nothing otherworldly. I do think my guest liked her meal, although I'm not completely sure what it's called. As for the service and ambiance, California Dreaming is definitely the darkest restaurant I've ever been to, which I guess is either a pro or a con based on personal opinion. I presume that it would be a good spot for a date night, but maybe not the best spot for casual dining (which is obviously the point of a restaurant like California Dreaming). Our server was nice, relatively attentive, and I'd say that he did a good job overall. All-in-all, I debated giving the restaurant either three (3) or four (4) stars, but I ultimately went with four (4). It was a unique experience, but I won't necessarily be rushing back. I think that has as much to do with personal taste than anything that they did wrong or right, however.

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.

Service from. battener Summer was excellent she provided excellent tasting drinks and educated me…read moreindifferent drinks to help me decide on my drinks selections I love talking with her and getting the knowledge of different drinks

Great burgers great atmosphere. Super quirky but good vibes. We were sat down immediately and the…read morefood came out quickly. Simple menu and I like that. The fries are good. Seasoned but not over seasoned. 10/10 would come back.

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint is a no frills burger spot that put a focus on craft beer,…read moresignature sauce, and creative modern burger concepts. The vibe here is dive bar but the beer selection is solid. You'd find a solid selection of craft brews. They do a daily burger special which I went with this trip and was a 9/10 burger idea and was well executed. When it comes to the fries they have BOTH regular and sweet potato fries which instead of ketchup you'd use the signature Jack Browns sauce which reminds me of Mac sauce. The sauce alone is worth the hype and they put a giant bottle on your table when you sit down so they intend on you using it religiously. All in all Jack Brown's makes a great burger and when you put it all together this is a great spot to go for craft brews, interesting burger ideas, and a good spot to chill.

Good food. Friendly staff, and the best bartender anyone could ask for. Always enjoy stopping in.read more

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)