This restaurant is definitely not located in the area I initially expected- right off the highway and proximal to a Bojangles, a Taco Bell, and a Dollar General. The things that I ordered that were simply ok were the Miso Tasty Mocktail, which had a bit of a soapy flavor, and the beef tartare, which didn't have a ton of flavor at all. The stars of the show; however, were the Milk and Honey mocktail, the seco de carne, yellow fin tuna ceviche, and tempura squash. The orgeat took the Milk and Honey mocktail to the moon! The first sip yielded one of the most interesting flavor combinations I'd had in a while, especially in a mocktail, because some places phone them in. The bar industry is moving toward featuring more non-alcoholic choices, and I appreciate that trend. The seco de carne captured all of the unctuousness of an American pot roast with vegetables in a few bites. The ceviches I've seen in the past have been swimming in liquid, but it was incredible how much flavor was in the yellow fin tuna dish without a bunch of "stuff" in and around it. The tempura squash was like the perfect French fry- best enjoyed while piping hot. The beauty of tapas is that everything doesn't have to be your favorite, but the deft with which those items were prepared really blew me out of the water. read more

Great authentic Peruvian cuisine! Enjoyed all of the dishes and would come back! Staff was friendly and decor was great read more

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Excellent Tapas with a Peruvian accent - chef and co owner Javier Uriarte and his fiancé Maddie Pickerell, also an accomplished restauranteur have a great thing going in the Northeast of Columbia, which had needed an interesting and well run neighborhood bistro since the unfortunate closing of Solstice. Good food, tasty, unique, great service, great cocktails, fine dining. The ceviche is terrific. read more

One of our favorite restaurants around! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The vibe is nice too.

Alfajores are so good! If this is what food is like in South America, I'm moving there. My bags are already packed

Ceviche and Tempura Squash were great. Really wonderful outdoor seating to enjoy a meal of ordinary items made extraordinary. Excited to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Ratio - Salmon Ceviche - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Amazing food and incredible bartenders! Such a gem of a restaurant in the NE part of town. The small plates are always creative and delicious. read more

The food and drink selection is way above the standard level of quality here in Columbia. As one who lived I. Southern CA for decades, Ratio was a welcome surprise. The ambiance is delightful, the food was intriguingly delicious and the bar is beautiful. And extra point for having mocktails read more

An absolutely amazing restaurant! The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the Tempura Squash and the Tacos del Pollo. The flavors were fresh and bright, everything complimented each other perfectly. For dessert I had the Flourless Chocolate Cake. It had a smooth texture but was not overly rich which I appreciated. Walking away one feels satisfied and full without feeling heavy. The service was also good. There was not a long wait for each dish and everyone was friendly and willing to explain the food. The only thing to keep in mind would be that it is on the higher end with price. However, if that is not a factor for you I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Amazing! Great selection of tapas to choose from. Knowledgeable bartender Grant(?) was awesome! The vegetables that accompanied the grouper could've been cooked a lil bit longer but still very tasty. Congrats to Chef Javier for SC Chef Ambassador appointment!! read more

Went on a tapas date here and my date and I both left with nothing but positive vibes. We did make a reservation as I was told it can get pretty packed on the weekends, so in our case, we got seated pretty quickly. The staff that provided our service was kind and informative of the menu, only thing I remember was the frequency of the check ins. I think after she delivered our meals, she's checked in about twice, which could be due to staff shortage that night? Other wise the food, atmosphere, and customer service was spot on! I've attached some of the tapas we ordered, this place quite had the selection. The pork on the bun was one of our favorite ones, so we ended up ordering that twice. As for desserts, we couldn't decide on what to order since the menu looked amazing so we ended up just getting three; all of which tied for first place on our palates. Loved the food, the atmosphere, and staff. We don't live far away so we shall definitely be back another night. Looking for a great tapas location? I highly recommend Patio! read more

Amazing food. Great service. Loved the atmosphere. It is a tapas place, so don't expect to get one thing and be good to go. But such a fun time and a great place for a date night. read more

Chicanos Tacos Ann Tequila has better Taco's, Ratio has a nice atmosphere but is lacking on personality, people are a bit snobbish and unfortunately not polite! Over priced for what you receive! read more

Food is very good. Small portions make this a very expensive outing. Bar is very good. Great cocktails. Wish it had bigger portions. Great place all in all. read more

We just moved from VA my colleagues recommended to dine here. It was a nice ambiance and decorations. Unfortunately their food is very bland. We ordered almost everything in the menu for a party of 8. The only ones we recommend is cerviche and hibiscus pear salad. The rest are tasteless and bland. Luckily their prices are affordable. It's obvious this is our last time here read more

I am so happy that we have a wonderful eclectic dining experience nearby. It is definitely a fusion of Peru and modern flavors, tapas restaurant. For my appetizer I had the ceviche, for me and my palate it was too salty. (I've reduced my intake of salt since April of this year). For my second I had the empanadas. These I would order again. The flavors bursting the ahi sauce was palate pleasing. For my main course I had the shrimp and grits which was very good. For dessert I had the crema Catalan, I think creme brulee. All in all it is a wonderful restaurant. They have dine in and they have outdoor dining, recommend making reservations or arriving early for lunch or dinner. read more

Best restaurant in Columbia! Always exceptional service and food, menu constantly changing and evolving, awesome environment and vibes.

The food was amazing! All the flavors blended well and everything tasted fresh. The cocktails are handcrafted and the tapas are reasonably priced. We tasted almost the entire menu and left full but not over stuffed. The servers were friendly and masked. We will go back again. read more

Ratio - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

The absolute best place to eat in the northeast side of town, just make sure Alex is working that night! Best chef I've ever known and I worked in service industry for years. read more

An excellent tapas restaurant with nicely prepared & presented selections. Excellent wait staff based on our 4 or 5 visits. The menu changes with regularity. The food & drink excel from the wine list through to the desert menu. We always recommend it. Just go! read more

If you're thinking about trying Ratio, you need to just go. Every item on the menu is absolute perfection. All of the dishes are creatively and thoughtfully planned to showcase the flavors of each ingredient. I love the small plate/tappas style because I had the opportunity to try a wide variety from the menu. Pisco cocktails are amazing. Don't be afraid to try something new. Impeccable service. Make sure and leave a great tip. Their staff deserves it. read more

My husband and i went to Ratio with no expectations. Some friends of ours had suggested it and said they had good food and fun mixed drinks. We were not disappointed. Every bite of our food was terrific with loads of flavor. (i feel like i'm a hard critic) I got a mixed drink and it was very nicely mixed. Oh, and i almost forgot...i got a side salad and Ratio uses this whipped feta cheese that is so yummy. If you haven't visited Ratio then you are missing out. Go by and give it a shot because you won't be disappointed. read more

Great atmosphere! Great date night. Awesome food. Very fresh. Great service. We sat outside on a cool night. They had heaters which was very nice. Especially right now with covid. They seat you far away from other people. read more

I have not looked into options for me at ratio. I won't spoil anyone else's choice by rating ratio without proper inspection results

We love the food here, and the pisco selection is something you can't find anywhere close, a nice touch. Service still needs some work, perhaps more so the kitchen, as items take quite a while to come out, which is tough when you're dealing with the small sizes of tapas. But we have been here multiple times and will return for more, the selection varies enough to keep it interesting, and all items are tasty. read more

One of a kind Peruvian tapas place with excellent wine and cocktail collection. Excellent and cordial staff willing to make things happen for the customers. A true gem in Elgin SC read more

Plates are expensive and tables are small, but food and drinks are amazing. Service is great! Ambiance is perfect and inviting.

Love this place. It's close to home. The food, service, & ambiance are excellent! Grant (the bartender) is extremely creative when engineering craft cocktails. He is also very kind & a great conversationalist. If you're thinking of going, think no further. Just go. read more

Most excellent restaurant and staff. Grant the bartender is phenomenal. Love the menu and the portions. We will be back soon!! Very soon

You should definitely check this place out. It is worth the drive out to Elgin. The food is delicious, they have an extensive cocktail and wine list. Everything we had was very good! read more

Wonderful addition to NE Columbia! Great service, innovative, fresh food and a cute patio make this place a keeper. We will be back regularly! read more

Loved everything. The service and food were great. SMALL plates with BIG flavor. THE OYSTERS WERE EVERYTHING

Food is too gas evrything on the menu goes crazy and on top of that the tables are squeaky clean

Great new restaurant in NE Columbia. Chef previously worked at motor Supply and Hendrix. Tapas--surprising flavor, great service. Has outdoor seating too. We'll be back! read more

Food is interesting variety and superb quality. Excellent cocktails with a great wine selection!

Came here for my birthday 11/25. And everything was amazing! Service was great! The spicy grapefruit tequila drink was perrrfect, and my husband said his old fashioned/Classico was absolutely delish. We tried many, many dishes, and I have to say the prettiest dishes were the scallops and the beet salad. (PS I just turned 32, and this dish literally changed my mind on beets. I have always hated them, but this dish was so fresh and amazing, I'm now a fan of beets.) My three favorite tasting dishes were the Brussel sprouts (I ordered two), tempura zucchini, and the empanadas. The sauce and the pickled onions on the empanadas were simply perfect. I will definitely be back! read more

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I went to try. Love the ambiance. Was not a fan of the Fish Ceviche, was pure lime juice. That is all you tasted. Two leaves of Cilantro to balance it out was not enough. Also, there was nothing to balance the 2 'crisp' they gave you. In a traditional on, you provide some avocado and tomatoes. For the price I don't want perfectly good tuna to taste like drinking lime juice. Need some flavor balance, like add a little sugar and olive oil. read more

Loved the food, everyone was really fantastic in accommodating semi-extreme dietary restrictions (I called ahead). I always appreciate it when I can eat at a restaurant. the other members of my party aren't limited dietarily and they enjoyed their plates as well. read more

We didn't love it, partly because we wanted to eat outside--they have a nice patio, but it faces on a very busy road and the landscaping you can see is far from lovely. We moved inside because of a noisy crowd out there, and that was nice enough. The food was not special--my seafood stew was too salty and the ribs had basically no meat. The fried yucca dip was very good, and wish I'd tried the flight of pisco instead of a sweet cocktail. Very nice servers, and not much of a way for food or drinks. read more

Food, ambiance and staff were all amazing! It was our first time eating there and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend!