Family atmosphere. Food cooked like grandma's house on holidays. The staff is welcoming and the…read morehospitality is genuine. Portions are huge. Love it here

They are so slow. I ordered through Doordash. my driver waited for 45 mins only to tell him they…read morewere out of fried liver. I should have known better because I've heard they're slow.

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)

929 has been on my Columbia bucket-list for probably five years or so. It definitely lived up to…read morethe hype. It's a nice little cozy - date night place that's fun to go to. Pros: - Fun menu! They truly have something for everyone - Excellent flavors - Spicy foods are actually spicy - You get your food really quick - Got seated very fast - Great drink menu Cons: Depending on where you sit, you sit really close to others. I got the Yaki Udon Noodles (spicy) with chicken. This was excellent and I'd absolutely get it again. Great flavors and great ingredients that work well together. My date got the Curry Udon with chicken. She really enjoyed it. Definitely a recommend. The appetizer's looked really good, too.

I ordered chicken teriyaki it was a good portion and the food was good. Service was quick. I don't…read morelike dark meat chicken, so I didn't like the dish wasn't white meat. I thought it was going to be white meat. I am hoping to try a new dish next time.

First time here and wow I can't wait to go back!! The staff made us feel like family and everything…read morewe tried was delicious. All home made and authentic. A must try in Columbia!

This restaurant brings us delicious food from The Ivory Coast of West Africa. The menu is simple…read morebut looks amazing with plenty of options. Everything is a la cart , but the portions are generous. Today I tried Krako , which isn't on the menu, but you might can ask for it. They said it's when the plantains are over ripe, they are smashed with spices and then fried . It was sooo good, though just a bit oily. Next, I decided to try their stewed goat and their signature spinach rice. The goat was unbelievably tender and the broth was so flavorful. I ended up mixing my rice Into the sauce after I'd eaten all the meat. I will definitely eat here again, I want to try their whole fried red snapper. Prices are affordable. My meal was about $35 with tip, and I have a to go container.

We stopped here for the first time and had a wonderful experience…read more I had a cup of potato soup that was very flavorful and a yummy hamburger. However, the waitress is what made our visit the BEST. Wallace was funny and very efficient! Give that girl a raise!

Been twice. NEVER GOING BACK! Worst waitress ever. Decided…read moreto give it another try since Elgin has no other breakfast/brunch dining choices. First time NO COFFEE....waitress laughed and said coffee machine broke. The food was served cold and bland; nothing special. Waitress never came around to see if we needed anything. Finally had to get up and go to counter to ask for assistance. Twice now the waitress either ignored us or was blind to us being there. Second time our food must have sat out waiting to be served and was cold and obviously dried out. Waitress was too busy chatting it up with another table, served three other tables that came in after us, talking on phone all whilst we sat ignored and waited ...watched ....waited ....waited and waited while our food sat waiting to be picked up and brought to our table. Absolutely unacceptable. Waitress needs training.

My first time here today. Great southern food!!!! You really can't go wrong here if you want to…read morechoose from a big buffet line, including a salad bar and deserts. Very clean, super nice employees working hard at their jobs. Perfect atmosphere with great air conditioning!

This the best southern food eatery. Simply delicious menu that will impress your southern roots…read more Just like what grandma made for Sunday dinner. Chicken awesome, pork chop tender and tasty. Banana pudding, peach cobbler wonderful. Best collard greens I have ever had. The staff is excellent and friendly. Highly recommend! This is a 10! We are from TX and have nothing like this.

Came in a busy Saturday and the place was crowded and loud filled with music and conversations…read more We did eventually get seated and eventually ordered. Crab cake: 4 stars. Real crab. Came with a nice cooling dill sauce that was so delicious. Took a star away cuz it was super salty but luckily saved by the dill sauce and water. Fried catfish: 4 stars. one of the best batter for fried fish. The batter on top was think and crispy and light so you couldn't taste the oils. Wish they split into 2 or three pieces instead of the jug piece. Because the piece was thick and big the bottom was soggy so minus the one star.

So I am always reluctant to drop three stars on any restaurant, but this has been coming. This…read moreplace was a go to for us. It was a bit pricey but the service was good and the food was great. Lately the service has been great, but the food has been falling short. Over the last three visits, food has not been up to par. One dish, the rice was cold, the next the chicken was cooked to death. This last meal left me looking at the plate wondering where the rest of my meal was. Over seasoning has been a problem. I will say, the chef here has talent. I'm not sure what's going on, but we are going to give this restaurant a break for a while.

One of the best burger spots in the Columbia area is located in Cayce, SC! The Kingsman will treat…read moreyou like royalty with the size and taste of their burgers. My favorite is the Palmetto Burger and I always add bacon. (It's a ribeye burger btw). Also they have a hidden menu item called the Pizza Burger... You must try it!

I ordered take out for a burger and salads and they forgot to make my burger but still made me pay…read more Would not answer phone either, had no way to contact staff to get a refund or any information. Would not recommend.

Very good corned beef on rye. Potato salad was good too. Ordering gf was a bit difficult, but they…read moretried to accommodate. Excellent service. The pick up orders were abundant and slowed the seated service some. Very clean and good, though.

Cute little diner. Few tables inside…read more Older woman at cash register - busy. We ordered a hot pastrami to go side was potato salad. Sandwich had good flavor- it was mushed flat, potato salad was good -portion size very small Plenty of parking.

My wife and I come here frequently for the late dinner. I am…read moreSlowly working through the menu. We ate here a couple weeks ago. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and my wife went keto with a burger no bun. They were very accommodating. The beer is cold in the service is good !

First time here and I tried the smoked salmon BLT. They should have been ashamed giving such a…read moresmall piece of salmon on that long loaf of bread. Least the bacon covered the whole bread. The flavor was good however. Their sweet potato fries were spectacular, I love when they come with cinnamon and sugar. The sweet tea was on point too. Parking lot is kinda small so I can imagine on a wkend or a game night it could be hard to find close parking.