The Joint is where it's at!!! Listen, Sunday brunch was an absolute HIT! The place is a vibe, small…read moreand intimate but what sets them apart is the live DJ spinning and setting the best vibes. The star of the show was the fish!!! Seasoned to the fullest and fried to PERFECTION! The grits were thick and flavorful. Our waitress was great! All and all it's a MUST try!

The Joint @ 1710 Main in Columbia is one of those spots that effortlessly blends good food, live…read moremusic, and a whole vibe Walking in, you immediately feel the energy--dim lighting, chandeliers, and a packed room full of people enjoying themselves. The live band set the tone for the entire night . Smooth, soulful, and engaging--honestly felt like a mini concert while you're dining. The food came through too! The Fly Town Fries were stacked, flavorful, and had just the right kick , and the shrimp quesadilla was crispy, melty, and packed with flavor--definitely a must-order . Everything felt like elevated bar food done right. Drinks were on point--a chilled white Moscato paired perfectly with the meal , light, smooth, and refreshing for the vibe. The crowd was lively, diverse, and really added to the experience--this is definitely a social spot. Great for date night, girls night, or just getting out and enjoying downtown Columbia If you're looking for good music, good eats, and a great atmosphere all in one place, The Joint is it. Definitely coming back!

Food and service were amazing and the service was good also. Cute establishment with great vibes…read more Music/Dj, hookah, bar, plenty of seating. Seated 5people just after 1(near opening), with no wait. The food came out hot and fresh and tasty. The least favorite item was the steak bites only because they were thin, tough and not tender. Our favorites were the Brisket hash and we added a waffle that was simply amazing. Very flavorful. We had shrimp and grits, French toast, bacon and eggs. All of the above were flavorful and delicious. We had the Sky Bistro Mimosa Carafe, it was good and strong. Parking is a pain at this location since the nearest parking garage is closed. There is 15% gratuity added to 5+ guest and 20% added to 6+ guest.

I highly recommend!!…read more The food was hot, fresh and delicious!! It has been a while since I cleared a plate like that. Service was spectacular, Christina was attentive, helpful and made sure our needs were met. Ambiance was nice and the dj had great a selection! I can't wait to return.

Came here after the lil Wayne concert as t was advertised on Eventbrite as the "ONLY" after party…read morespot in South Carolina. My wife and I spent $50 per person on Eventbrite to skip the line instead of $20 general admission. We got there around 12 am after the concert let out and there was literally like 10 people in line ( they scammed my a$$), no need to skip. They were charging $40 at the door for general admission. Got there and it was dead . Pros, coming from ATL and paying a lot to hangout it was very cheap to party here. The wifey and I had 3 drinks a peace ( Ciroc/ sprite and Crown/ Red Bull ) and 2 lemon drop shots. We also has 30 wings, nachos and seafood dip and I only spent $77 that was with gratuity included . I had to add and extra $50 tip. Our waitress was super cool, music was good and we got the souther hospitality vibe and treatment.

The fried cheesecake was bomb!! First time ever trying it and it did not disappoint. The hookah is…read morepretty weak there though, not worth the price

Came in with high hopes but left underwhelmed. I ordered the Cajun chicken pasta, but it came out…read moremore like a soup. It was so watered down. The bartender looked completely overwhelmed, even though it wasn't that busy, and I waited way too long just to get a drink. The atmosphere inside was oddly dark and uncomfortably hot, which didn't help the overall vibe. Definitely expected better.

Cute rooftop bar. Enclosed, Wish there was seating outside great view. Good drinks and friendly bar…read moretender

We came to Blue by the most random of circumstances. My dad, stepmom, boyfriend and I went to a…read moreshow earlier in the evening and we were looking for a place to grab some dinner. My stepmom surprisingly had a coupon for Blue which was in a coupon book sold to her as a high school fundraiser. Turns out, the coupon was invalid, and the manager of the restaurant said the coupons had been printed without their consent. The good news? They completely honored the deal and we enjoyed two filet mignons and some tasty appetizers for a very, very low price. The atmosphere was sparse when we first arrived, but began to fill up quite quickly. The only bad thing was that the DJ started playing R&B/rap music as we were trying to enjoy a nice dinner with the parents. Made for some awkwardness as my parents actually listened to the lyrics... All in all, I'm happy about the coupon misfortune because I probably wouldn't have stopped in otherwise. I'm very impressed that the manager honored invalid coupons, and I'd be happy to reward them with future visits. Disclosure: I've never gone out here for happy hour or actually "going out" - so I can't comment on the bar scene/aspect of Blue.

I made my way to Blue Tapas Bar & Cocktail Lounge to take part in their all-you-can-eat crab legs…read morespecial. For $19.95 you get all the crab legs you can stomach and is truly a great deal. The crab legs were all served nice and fresh with ample butter. You also get a side of fries and 2 hush puppies when you order the crab special. In addition to the crab, I also recommend their Sweet Tea Mojito! This drink was SO good. For those that like mojitos, you know that a place can either get it right or fail miserably. I'm happy to say that Blue is one of the places in Columbia that gets this drink perfectly. The drawback to giving this place 5 stars is the location is nearly impossible to find. You're safe parking in the lot behind M Vista because Blue is tucked between M Vista and Wild Wing Cafe. I also have to give lower marks because they ran out of serving forks for the crab. Yes, it was an all-you-can-eat crab night but the place was hardly packed so not having utensils was unacceptable. They run their crab promotion Tuesday and Saturday nights from 5p-9p. I've also heard they have a great happy hour Mon-Fri 5p-7p with half off all drinks and appetizers. I'll definitely be returning here.

Really the only option after a conference in the hotel. They had the tvs on for football which was…read moregood - the one thing to mention would be that the bartender was very nice. Outside of that the food was lacking and the waiter we had seemed to just be a beat off. I had the wings which were good. But nothing special. Two of my colleagues had "made to order" soups but they were not happy with their orders. Its one of those places where you get what you expect, we had to go there, but it would have been a nice surprise to be surprised.

This place is terrible. Do not eat here. The bartender was very nice, but the food was a joke.read more

I really had a blast. The bartender was great the music was lit the hookahs was ok (it went dead…read moreafter 10 pulls) the greeter was keep that to myself. All and all I had a great time.

I'm so glad there's finally a lounge here!!!! Such a great atmosphere and the food is amazing!!!! I…read morecan't wait to come back! The drinks are great, too!

Food sucks Waited 40 minutes for their burger and the fries…read morewere way undercooked. If you're staying at the hotel get a drink from Roman (nice guy) and go anywhere else for food.

Located in the Sheraton, it's an old bank turned hotel and bar. Very charming! It's a small bar…read morelocated in what was the main banks vault. Great drinks and super friendly service.

I went here a couple weekends ago with friends. We initially went because we had heard they had a…read morehip hop area and a Latin music area (something for all of us basically). When we got there, we were greeted by some very nice (and attractive :-D) doormen who took our i.d.'s and told us the price to get in and said they were giving us our first drink free, so I already got a great impression before we even stepped inside. The club itself is set up very nicely and seems like a great atmosphere..it's very cool looking with a lot of space. The bar staff were very polite and attentive. I thought I had a weird drink request and the bartender smiled and said it wasn't weird at all and quickly made my drink exactly how I asked. Even my friends talked about how nice everyone was. I rarely experience that at clubs, usually they're just in a hurry to help and move on or just have flat out nasty attitudes. It was all pretty reasonably priced as well. Ok...what I wasn't too fond of (here goes..) I was a little disappointed by the music but I guess that's because I was expecting there to be more hip hop (like we were told there was) and our group isn't really into the whole electronic and techno music scene, totally not Social's fault. But they played a whole N'Sync and bubblegum pop segment...that pretty much told me I was in the wrong place after that. I did like the idea of the Latin area being another option but it was a small area and got a little overcrowded by people who couldn't even salsa dance. Speaking of which, the crowd seemed to be all college kids, so we felt kind of like we were too old to be in there. Not saying I would never come back because I actually did like a lot of things about this club but it won't be my first choice because of the reasons above. If they had a bit of an older crowd and played some hip hop..even if it isn't the entire night, I would give it a 5.

First time at social. Walked up security was friendly and respectful I felt save because of the…read moreprocess they have in check individuals. Coming in the dance floor was huge. The bartenders were pretty and nice, also prices were very reasonable. Going up stairs to the left there was Spanish music playing all night and people dancing. As well as the bathroom for men and women which were clean. Lastly out side had the biggest patio, deck area with another bar, hookahs and food. Next time I'm gonna try and take pics for an update.

Cigar Militia has everything you're looking for in terms a cigar shop! The atmosphere is chill and…read morethere's comfortable seating. I've been here several times for Cigars & Scriptures which is a monthly men's gathering. The team is knowledgeable about the cigars they carry and always provide amazing service. They even carry a few local cigar makers so there's an opportunity to shop local.

1. Place is a rip off. Found out the cigars i bought were $60 cheaper online. Don't waste your…read moremoney. 2. The cigar prices listed in their humidor are very different when you go to checkout. It was an extra $50 slap in the face at checkout, which I'm pretty sure is illegal. 3. Service sucks, just very rude really. The employee who helped me (tall fat guy with a lazy eye) absolutely sucked at his job.