Delicious food, eclectic upscale decor really made this place stand out. Elijah, our server was…read morejust the right amount of attentive amd knowledgeable.

Food was average but pricey, we got a flatbread and salad. Service was great, menu seemed limited.read more

I fly down to South Carolina every year, and this was the first time ever at this place! I was…read moregreeted by LOVELY faces and attitudes. every person was super sweet and caring. I had the best server named Tori! She is a very quick, understanding, and knowledgeable young lady! She had so much patience with me since I am so new to this place. Food was perfect. Dessert was perfect. People were perfect! 10/10 Thank you Grand on Main!!

Diamond - 5 Stars Jacob - 1 Star…read more After an extra long visit to SC, a friend suggested we hang out before I head back to NYC. We ended up stopping at The Grand around 9/9:30pm on a Saturday. Upon entering the hostess informed us they were currently only serving the late night menu. We said no problem and elected to grab seats at the bar. There were several empty tables and a few empty seats @ the bar. However, the only two seats together at the bar needed to be cleared from the last patrons that were seated. We stood there for over 20 mins while Jacob continued to walk by never acknowledging us or the fact that we couldn't sit. When he finally cleared the dishes he just walked away, never cleaning the area. When he returned he still never greeted us or apologized for the wait, the mess... nothing. Jacob: What are you having? Me: Well hello... Jacob: Yea... what do you want? Me: Wow... ok. For starters can you please whip off the bar so we can properly have a seat. There is still food residue here from the last customers. ** we get a visible huff** He wipes down the bar and we proceed to order drinks, while he never really speak any more it's all via motions and body language. Amongst ourselves we check in with one another to confirm that we both were feeling very unwelcome. Instantly we decide that we will not be ordering anything additional and will be leaving after this one drink. Which is just as well because Jacob never returns. Someone , whom I can only assume was of a mangement status, asked if Jacob was helpful and we promptly and simultaneously said no and that we would like or bill. She shook her head in utter disbelief and disgust but then she also disappeared. Just so happened that Diamond, whom was on the other side of the bar happen to walk pass. She stopped and asked if we were ok after witnessing our frustration. We explained that we wanted the check and why we were leaving. She was super apologetic and closed out our tab. Her energy literal turned the experience around and if she would have came to our rescue sooner we would have considered staying. Thank you Diamond. Just A Note: Unfortunately, bad first impression because The Grand seems like it may offer a good time with the bowling lanes in the back.

Another great venue in our community, this was my first time at the Gala by JW, it most definitely…read moresurprised me! Nicely located off I-20 interstate in a shopping plaza with other businesses. Lots of parking and handicapped parking available, no stairs to climb. The building looked new and nicely decorated inside, greeting area/ check in, the hall was a pretty large event area, it also had a concession area with a stage. I attended the Carolina Hair Expo, the event was small but enough for about approx 20 vendors maybe. The event was really nice for this area, it still kinda new, Im sure yrs to come it will be more vendors. I did purchase a few items for my hair and some jewelry. I would recommend using this venue if I needed a one in the future.

The Gala staff handled my event in the most professional and courtesy manner one can ask for. I…read morewill definitely recommend them to others and I will be using them for my yearly event in the future. Respectively submitted Sam and Debra

based on reviews we chose Legends Steakhouse for my birthday dinner before the Joe Nichols concert…read more Great choice! I had the Filet with mushrooms and a side house salad. Even the salad was better than most but the filet was melt in your mouth and truly wonderful and the mushrooms had such a great flavor I had to ask the owner how they were prepared. Truly an exceptional meal and I enjoyed every bite. My husband chose the ribeye with loaded mashed potatoes and salad and was very happy with his meal too. The atmosphere was casual and nice. The owner mentioned they fed the band that day too. I hope they enjoyed their meals as much as we enjoyed the meal and show too. A very nice birthday date. We will be back before future shows in Newberry. I would attach a photo but it would be of Joe Nichols instead of my steak

Stopped by traveling from Columbia and had an amazing lunch. The blacked chicken house salad was…read moreincredible. My mom really enjoyed the key lime cheesecake. We will be back!

When you go here, you have to get the filet mignon, along with their house, steak sauce and they're…read morecreamy mashed potatoes. Yes the steak is good without the sauce, but the sauce adds so much flavor to the steak and the potatoes. It's so good. I strongly recommend.

The food was awesome. We had a Cuban sandwich, their privately sourced burger and a meat omelet…read more All were fabulous. Also had leftovers for another meal. Seth was the BEST server. Plus the building was beautiful. They have great cocktails and reasonably priced wine list. This is a winner all the way round

Hall's Chophouse -- A Perfect Choice for Our 200th Restaurant!…read more Our ROMEO group of 12 visited Hall's Chophouse for lunch today, and what a way to celebrate our 200th restaurant! Since 2015, our group--ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)--has been working our way through restaurants in Columbia and the surrounding area. For #200, we wanted to go somewhere special. Why not Hall's? A couple of weeks ago, I called Hall's about bringing a party of 12. I was told that parties larger than six should coordinate directly with management. They responded quickly and assured me they would have a table ready for us. And they delivered. We were seated immediately, and several members of the staff quickly got us settled, took our drink orders, explained the day's specials, and answered all of our questions. About a third of our guys had been to Hall's previously with their wives, but this was our first ROMEO visit. I had already made up my mind to order either the burger with Truffle Parmesan Fries or the Shrimp Po' Boy. Then our waitress mentioned that the special of the day was a Cuban Sandwich. The way she described it sold me, and I immediately changed course. I went with the Cuban and the Truffle Parmesan Fries. Around the table we had four or five burgers, a Steak & Frites, several Prime Rib Sandwiches, and a Chicken Caesar Salad. There wasn't a bad-looking plate in the bunch. While we waited, Hall's brought out some excellent bread and butter for the table. Our waitress also noticed us trying to take a couple of pictures of the group and immediately offered to take our photo. She was a gem. She took several shots from different angles--including one from up at the bar. It reminded me of the old Alice's Restaurant song by Arlo Guthrie, where he talks about having "26 8x10 color glossy photographs." Fortunately, we didn't make her take quite that many. Then the food arrived. It's funny how there can be plenty of conversation going on around the table--until the food shows up. Then suddenly, 12 ROMEO guys become very quiet. Apparently, eating takes priority over conversation. And that brings me to the Cuban Sandwich. It was the best Cuban sandwich I have ever had. And I really like Cuban sandwiches. The pork was plentiful and incredibly tender--it practically melted in your mouth. The cheese and mustard were perfectly balanced, and the bread was pressed to that wonderful crispy, panini-like texture. Paired with the Truffle Parmesan Fries, it was an outstanding lunch. The comments around the table were overwhelmingly positive. The only minor complaint I heard was from two of the Prime Rib Sandwich guys, who thought theirs was a little salty. Apparently, it wasn't that salty, because both still gave their meals a 9.5/10. As always, each ROMEO member independently rates the restaurant. And Hall's did something no other restaurant has managed to do in our first 200 visits: Hall's Chophouse received the highest rating we've ever given a restaurant. Our group average was an incredible 9.71 out of 10. On the ROMEO scale, that's a Yelp 5.0 without hesitation. For our 200th restaurant, we couldn't have picked a better place. Great food, outstanding service, a beautiful setting, and a staff that made our group feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Hall's Chophouse--#200 for ROMEO, and now #1 in our ratings. That's a pretty impressive way to reach the 200 mark!

Halls Chophouse has all of the textbook service components that I look for in a high-end…read moresteak/seafood restaurant. They even had jazz musicians in the front lobby entryway. The restaurant location is across from the State House, so I'd anticipate that they get quite a diverse cross section of visitors at the restaurant. I could tell from the moment we arrived that the hostesses were professional and got us to a table that was comfortable and had a view of the dining room. We had originally intended to sit outside where the view is more interesting, but on this day the heat was just too much. Our server, Megan approached quickly and went over a presentation of meat types and preparation styles, and quickly got us some drinks. She was efficient and professional throughout the meal. I had a wonderful fillet with some sauteed spinach, and it was all quite tasty. With a price averaging about $90 per person all in, including soft drinks, tip and tax, it's a higher end restaurant for the area, but certainly a reasonable value overall. For those visiting from out of town as we were, you should definitely take the time to either walk across Gervais Street to visit the State House, or head in the opposite direction along main Street and visit the downtown area. Halls is a wonderful centerpiece and represents Columbia well. At the end of the meal, they asked for my address, at which point I sarcastically said to my wife quote what are they going to do, mail me a thank you card?" Well, they did mail me a thank you card, a very nice touch, and appreciated. A truly first class move.

Great spot! Great selection of bourbon, they also had a phenomenal Shiraz, Molly Dooker, from…read moreAustralia. The chef chose to go to the snow crab instead of blue crab for the crabcakes. Great choice it was delicious, but the food was especially remarkable, one thing about the crabcakes is the pickled vegetables done in house, wonderful flavor and especially the thickness of the slice and vegetable choice. The steak was very good. Although I'm from Montana, so I've got a little spoiled on good steak from home. Shrimp was cooked to perfection. Really amazing, people always overcooked shrimp. The ambience is open and big was a little too hot to eat outside but it's nice That such a wonderful restaurant had outside seating. One thing that really shined was the service. The bartender was a young lady who was in training. But she always had a big smile was unbelievably helpful and attentive. The key when training and learning something new to you is have a good attitude about it it always shines forward. I had management and multiple staff people check in and ask me how I was doing. Overall service was beyond words, especially the bartender in training, Katherine. One thing that's just a personal preference, I don't think high-quality steakhouses should use serrated blade knives. A good sharp steak knife cuts meat differently. A good steakhouse should take the time to sharpen and have a good knives. Serrated blade knives are for info-commercials

I love the filet mignon and the Brussels sprouts! Also love their salmon. Service can be very…read moreslow and it can get pricey, but it is a nice place.

If you're looking for a steakhouse that gets it right, this is it…read more We came here to celebrate closing on our new home, and it couldn't have been a better choice. From the moment we walked in, the service made the evening feel special. Our waiter was genuinely kind, attentive, and never missed a beat. The food? Absolutely incredible. The filet mignon was cooked to absolute perfection, tender, flavorful, and one of those steaks you don't want to end. The asparagus and broccoli were perfectly prepared, the bread was fresh and delicious, and the shrimp cocktail was the perfect way to start the meal. The drinks were just as impressive. My wife ordered the ribeye and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The portions were generous, we left completely full, and honestly... I couldn't stop eating because everything was that good. An unforgettable meal, amazing service, and the perfect place to celebrate a milestone. We'll definitely be back!

We celebrated a Mother's Day dinner here, and it was absolutely amazing. I can see how, if they are…read morebusy, parking could be a conundrum. The atmosphere is open, friendly, and welcoming. It's spacious and clean. I also learned they have a separate event space, which is something worth keeping in mind. Customer service was outstanding. I really commend the quality of service that was provided throughout our entire dining experience. I was really impressed. They bring a very cute butterfly fruit plate for kids, which I thought was really beautiful and very on target. We tried the Japanese fried chicken appetizer with the sauce on the side. They came in chicken nugget form, and they were really good with a very subtle flavor and fairly crispy. The wedge salad was also tasty along with the garlic bread. We enjoyed the brussels sprouts as well. I ordered the flank steak with mashed potatoes and the corn. The dish was so delicious. Their fries were also really good. The food and the entire dining experience were very pleasing. I love the flavor, and everything tasted fresh. When we return we will try one of the boards.

This place is unexpectedly AWESOME. I recommend making a reservation. The staff is friendly and…read moreon point. The ambience is cozy and adorable- keeping the old school theme. The food was mouthwatering delicious. We started with brussel sprout and Bangkok shrimp. My uncle frowned when I order the Brussels but ate most of them. He had the flounder - a generous portion provided and I ordered the ribeye- which was cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed the surrounding patrons. We enjoyed side table conversations- the locals are bar-none. I can't wait for the breakfast menu - breakfast should be served starting in October. Honorable mention - Nurse's Aid - super yummy.

This place is unexpectedly AWESOME. I wanted to take friends…read moreto an awesome place and this came up on Yelp. We figured, why not, we will not know if we do not try. Showed up without a reservation with 14 people. They found a place for us and it was wonderful. The food was great and the staff was the best we ever had.

Our server was amazing, and the art work is upscale and beautiful. We enjoyed every bite of our…read moremeals and took dessert to go.

It's been awhile since I have been to this restaurant and we decided to stop in for their Thursday…read morewing deal. Service was just ok. Wings weren't warm when coming out being that it took some time to get them. They had good flavor at least. The potato skins were warm and tasty.