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    Publick House

    3.8 (109 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Gastropubs, Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    PUBLICK HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Pterodactyl wings

    Some of the best wings in Columbia! Pterodactyl sauce is a must try! Casual environment.

    a bar with a lot of alcohol
    Jade W.

    I thought I dined here in the past and was mistaken. The place was bigger than I expected. I don't know, but for some reason it gave me Cheers vibes. It's dim lighting seem like a laid back spot to go if you don't want to be in a crowd but want to gather with friends, have a drink, or grab a bite. I ordered the cheese sticks. I am on a personal quest to find the perfect cheese stick! These wasn't quite the perfect ones but they were not the worst ones I have come across on my quest. The breading actually had a little flavor and they came out warmer than warm but not hot. In addition, I also ordered the chicken tenders and fries. They were good! The chickens tenders are small and fried well. I wish they gave more on a plate. They do give a plate full of fries which are not bad and actually pretty tasty. The cocktails are made well. Customer service is pretty good too. Overall, not a bad dive bar.

    Garlic butter wings

    Great wings, great service, nice clean atmosphere. Will come back. Server was very nice and quick to serve order and take drinks. Pool table and darts on the side if you don't feel like sitting.

    Roast beef sandwich!
    Sam C.

    Still one of my go to wing joints. My favorite sauce is the spicy teriyaki with medium sauce on the side. Order the raw fries a little on the crispy side! The Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwich is not bad either. They have a good beer selection and offer cold glasses. Parking: There's street parking and a private lot behind the building.

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    Best wings in Columbia. And never crowded for lunch. Raw fries and sweet tea round it out

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    After all these years, still the go-to place for wings. Great neighborhood place to have a relaxed beer.

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    Service was awesome! Food and beer fantastic. Great environment to gather with friends.

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    Wings are great, salads are always fresh, homemade Bleu cheese dressing is perfect. Of course, a decent selection of beers.

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    Great service! Wings were pretty good. Always nice when they can open the front windows. Casual and friendly!

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    Wings are awesome! Great atmosphere as well. Staff was super nice and helpful. 10/10.

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    Backstreets Grill - Sauteed Mussels

    Backstreets Grill

    4.4(375 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We stopped in, and you should too. After a bit of a slow start due to their staffing issues, our…read morewaitress was personable and attentive. The menu has great choices that I haven't seen elsewhere. I ordered chicken salad in a bread bowl, and it was really delicious. The bowl is topped with cheese and popped in the over, so it arrives hot. The bread bowl had a wonderfully crispy crust and tender inside, and the chicken salad was warm and tasty. I've had soup bread bowls, but not hot and crispy, and of course, not chicken salad. The sides menu is a long list; I chose onion rings. They were plentiful, crunchy, and very flavorful - as far from the heavily breaded limp onion rings most places serve as you could get. We ate in the late afternoon, but the place still had several parties like us. We liked the vibe, casually upscale, and unpretentious. Go!

    We had 8 members from our lunch group here today for lunch. Great service...waitress set up a high…read moretable for eight and took our drinks quickly. We had three orders for the Madarin Chicken Salad, two pizzas, a prime rib sandwich, a hamburger, and a chicken wrap. Also had a side order of the truffle parmesan fries. The fries were great and everyone liked them. The Mandarin Chicken Salad was also very good, loaded with mandarin oranges, crisp lettuce, nuts and tons of other goodies. The salad dressing was fabulous. All three of us liked it. Pizzas were great and so was the hamburger and wrap. All in all it was one of our top rated lunches this year. We rate everything on a 10 scale so it ended up with a 9.25 average...so half to give it a 5 based on the Yelp 5 star system.

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    Goat's - Mussels and frites

    Goat's

    4.5(197 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    The bar is everything I look for from a cocktail bar - spacious yet cozy, dark with enough light to…read moreread what's in front of you, and quality drink. The cocktails were the star of the night - ranging from $11 to $13 - both their classics and house creations were well balanced and worth trying. Table service was provided with attentive wait staff who weren't overbearing. The only miss for the night was the food. While certain items like the fries and the Brussels sprouts were great, other items like the burger and duck tacos didn't hit the mark with a burger that was too dry and overly charred and the tacos which were too gamey and could have used a some more acid. For a drink I'd certainly visit again, but would likely pass on food.

    We came here for dinner and drinks on a date night. The environment is nice and cozy and when you…read morewalk in you see a beautiful dessert display! We of course had to try a slice of peanut butter cake. My husband loved it (he picked the dessert). I picked our drinks and they have an excellent drink variety. We started our meal with the queso tots and they were delicious! Wiped them out! I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and he got the philly cheesesteak. He absolutely raved about his sandwich and said it was the best he ever had. I wouldn't order the lobster mac again but it was presented beautifully. I look forward to going back and trying the mussels. I saw many of those orders coming out and definitely looked so good! Great spot to check out for drinks, desserts, and a bite!

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    Goat's - Brussels sprouts

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    Sully's Steamers - Inside decor

    Sully's Steamers

    4.5(50 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    This is another place I've been eyeing for awhile and I got the perfect opportunity the other day…read morewith a girlfriend when we were looking for lunch places. The establishment is is spacious and they have tables both inside and outside and are decked out in USC pride. I can totally see this being a college hangout spot. The menu is never ending and it's soooo hard picking which bagel sandwich sounds best because soooo many sounded good. And then after you pick your sandwich you have to pick your bagel! Do yourself a favor and look at the menu before coming in so you already know exactly what you'll try. Since I came with a friend we decided to to try two different bagels and the staff here were nice enough to cut them both in half to make it easier for us to share. The bagels were messy but you could tell they were freshly made and so good! We ended up sharing the ridgeland and neighborino. I loved them both but I want to say I loved the neighborino a smidge more. While living here this will definitely become a regular spot and prices here were more than fair for the portions and freshness.

    I love Sully's Steamers and have been going since they opened the first one in Greenville. I wish…read morethey would just open one in Charleston already. Whenever I'm traveling locally I check to see if there is one in my path. We were on our way to Columbia for a trip to the planetarium so we stopped on the way up for Lunch at Sully's. When I first discovered them, they had a sandwich on the menu called The Heater, the last place I went to was familiar with it, but this location was not. That didn't mean they weren't willing to make it for me though. I don't know if I ordered it exactly right, but the woman taking my order and I walked our way through it... the sandwich was delicious either way. This time I also got to try The Griswold (Turkey, bacon, provolone, pepper jack, lettuce, bbq & parm-peppercorn) and it might be a new favorite. This location is bigger than others I've been to. They had a bunch of tables inside and a large communal area outside with turf and a bunch of seating. Someone was even having a birthday party out there. Now I want to have a Sully's Steamers bday party too!

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    Market On Main - M.O.M Burger

    Market On Main

    3.8(291 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Been thinking of this place a few times, but have passed because I thought it was a seat yourself…read moreand wait in line at different counters for your food.......not at all! The service is above par, from checking in to the service at the table, very attentive and quick! The only reason I didn't go 5 stars is because the length of the menu, I was thinking more.....but honestly the choices they had will make me come back! I got the waygu burger and it was cooked PERFECTLY, seasoned amazing, the truffle fries were crispy and flavorful, the homemade ranch was some of the best I had, and I honestly loved their smoked ketchup! The place would be even better during the hot months due to their outside seating, so can't wait to try.

    I chose Market on Main for our graduation lunch and was a bit surprised by their strict…read morecancellation policy -- $15 per person for cancellations made within 24 hours or for no-shows. The food was pretty good overall, but my chicken salad sandwich was extremely disappointing. The croissant was very dry, and the shredded chicken combined with the consistency of the dressing was not at all what I expected. After only a couple bites, I left the entire sandwich untouched. What was even more disappointing was that when our waitress brought the bill, she clearly noticed I hadn't eaten the sandwich and chose not to ask about it. At this price point for lunch, I would have expected the situation to be handled a little differently. We sat in the covered outdoor area, which was nice, but there's also an uncovered outdoor section with older picnic tables that don't really match the vibe of a more upscale lunch spot. If you plan to sit outside, I'd recommend making your seating preference clear when booking.

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    Midwood Smokehouse - Pollo texano! Honey chipotle tossed smoked fried chicken on angry pickles, apple jalapeño slaw and a brioche bun.

    Midwood Smokehouse

    4.3(1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Food so good a random kid asked to join. We said yes…read more Smells nice in here. One flickering light though. We got the pig out. We couldn't wait to eat so I am showing my empty plate. DONT eat the pickles. ‍eat here. Came again with the fam. Wow 2 well feds done in 40 minutes. Try the cornbread. Eat here.

    Was visiting the area and came across Midwood Smokehouse when looking for a BBQ spot. The menu…read morelooked great and the photos online highlighting the food and the establishment looked promising; still rustic but with a modern twist. The table enjoyed the Miguel's Queso. I'm pretty sure the kids licked the bowl clean. Kids Chicken Nuggets - 6 crispy nuggets with a side of choice. Thick breading but good portion and taste. Crinkle fries were a bit hit for this little one. Enjoyed the fries with ranch. Lone Star Brisket Sandwich - Smoked brisket, house-made pickles, and slaw. Brisket looked delicious but was a bit dry and lacked seasoning. The pickles, slaw, and BBQ sauce delivered the moisture and flavor. Smoked Half Chicken - Smaller chicken quarter but tender and moist. Still lacking flavor counting on the BBQ sauce. Had the mac-and-cheese and fries as a side. Mac was cheesy but again dry. Saint Louis Pork Ribs - Good portion but again on the flavor - heavily reliant on the sauce. Sweet tea was perfect and the pickles were delicious! Service wasn't the best; refills were hard to get. I think next time we will avoid a chain and find a hole-in-the-wall establishment.

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    Booth's seating and tables

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    Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe - Fresh Bread with herb butter

    Mr Friendly's New Southern Cafe

    4.4(418 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    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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