Roy's Grille

9 ROMEO members ventured out to First Watch today, and for many of us it was our first visit. We…read morequickly discovered that First Watch doesn't believe in a shortage of choices. The extensive menu made deciding what to eat almost as difficult as deciding where to go for lunch! Our group sampled quite a variety of the menu, including three Bacon Maple Croissant sandwiches, three tacos, a Pecan Chicken Salad, two different orders of pancakes, and a bowl featuring barbacoa beef, chips and eggs. Our waitress, Meleva, did a great job handling our party of nine. She managed to put together a table for us and squeeze us in so we could get started. Fortunately, the table next to us emptied about 20 minutes later, so our temporary seating arrangement worked out just fine. There was one order that got messed up, but that one really can't be blamed on the waitress. There was a little miscommunication while we were trying to figure out what I wanted. She moved on to someone else, and when she came back around, I had completely changed my mind and ordered something entirely different! So, in this case, we'll give the waitress a pass. The Food Overall, the food was good, with ratings ranging from a 7.0 to a 9.5 on the ROMEO scale. The Pecan Chicken Salad received particularly high marks. The average ROMEO rating was 8.05, which translates to approximately 4 stars on the Yelp scale. Personally, I wasn't especially impressed with my Bacon Maple Egg sandwich. The egg itself was very good--fluffy and covered with cheese. The bacon was good, there were some nice hot jalapeños, and the croissant was decent. Then came the maple syrup. I like maple syrup as much as the next guy, but putting it on a croissant sandwich just didn't work for me. In my humble opinion, maple syrup belongs on waffles or pancakes--not in a breakfast sandwich! The maple flavor just seemed to take the sandwich downhill. ROMEO Verdict Food: 8.05 / 10 Service: Very Good Menu Selection: Extensive! ROMEO Rating Range: 7.0 - 9.5 Yelp Equivalent: 4 Stars

Good experience at this near Columbia, SC location. We were seated quickly into a car and nicely…read morespacious booth, and our server was very patient with us. I had the Rustic Frittata which was even better than I expected it to be. The greens with it were just okay. Others in my party had the biscuits and gravy dish (which filled him up quicker that expected!) and another had the Trifecta with bacon and waffle, and a delicious Iced Mocha. That last dish, and accompanied warm maple syrup, prompted me to get a blueberry pancake, as I did initially want something sweet. Overall, I'm glad we came here over other options.

Dining room

Million Dollar Bacon

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Eggs Up Grill

4.2(219 reviews)

2.3 mi•Irmo

Locally owned & operated

Catering service

First time eating there after visiting Corn VA Hospital. Had shrimp and grits were excellent!…read moreCame in a fancy bowl tilted toward me side ways but the food was over the top.Great friendly service!

Great experience at Eggs Up in Irmo. Service was quick and everyone was polite. The food came out…read morefast, fresh & hot. Restaurant was clean and ran smoothly even while super busy.

Apple Crisp Pancakes.

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Caramel Smile

Bakon Southern Eatery

4.0(85 reviews)

9.6 mi

Stumbled across this on our way home to Augusta. And so glad we did. Got the bacon flight. A little…read morepricey but so good. The 1/2 lb bacon blt is unreal. Packed with bacon, fried green tomatoes, and pimento. The pimento is so smooth and creamy. So much bacon and the sandwich made 2 meals for me.Daughter got a bacon pimento burger and it was really good too. Bonus. I got the self serve coffee from their coffee bar. The Pecan coffee is so good, I bought 2 bags for home.

Best breakfast spot I've been to in Chapin , large portions. Friendly staff ! Bacon flights are…read morehere for breakfast.

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Breakfast at Ruiz

4.5(168 reviews)

10.9 mi

Food and service were great! The ambiance is good as always! I haven't eaten there in four years…read more It's still great service and food! I love the owner or manager (she brought us our food) , she has an absolute DELIGHT!!!!! She was the same the last time I was there! Her hospitality is on point!! I won't take four years to come again! P.S. I was starving lol, so I didn't get a chance to take pictures BUT the plate mirrored the online menu pictures to a "T"!!

A small brunch spot, located in a cute area of town…read more The Irish coffee was extremely strong! The food was pretty good and the home fries were better than they looked. Our server was very attentive, but there seemed to be a lot of employees and not as many patrons which felt strange since they were just hanging out in the back of the restaurant.

Delightful dining experience!

French toast and chicken tenders

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Momma Rabbit's Nibbles and Sips

4.4(333 reviews)

6.7 mi

Love the breakfast brunch here. The owners are so nice and attentive to their guests.read more

I can count on one hand how many times I have made a negative post such as the one ahead, but the…read moresituation my wife was in this morning is the type that I cannot be quiet about. This morning, while at Momma Rabbit's Nibbles and Sips, my wife, our barely 2 year old son and a friend were told by who I assume to be one of the owners, that if she was not able to "quiet" my child down, she would have to "take him outside" for fear that he make start to "rile other kids that were there up, and we can't have that". My son, who, again is barely 2, sat in his high chair the entire time, threw not one piece of food on the ground, and sat as politely as a 2 year old could, occasionally cheering "YEAHH" whenever our friend or my wife did something he found entertaining. YES his voice was elevated the few times he cheered, YES there were SIX other children of varying ages in the restaurant all making noises (as all children do), YES it is a very casual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, and YES there was a grown man sitting at a table near them talking on the phone, on speaker I will point out, for several minutes. So to say that both her and our friend were shocked would be the understatement of the year. We have visited this restaurant on countless occasions, with friends, with my wife, with my children, purchased freezer meals from them, done our parts of supporting a small local business, all to be told to quiet our child down who was making far less noise than many other people were in this restaurant. My wife spent most of her young adult and adult career working in and managing numerous successful restaurants spanning an almost 11 year period. I am appalled, disgusted, and saddened at this clear lack of compassion, professionalism, and customer service. And we wonder why moms are fearful to take their children out in public these days. We will unfortunately not return to Momma Rabbits, ever.

Flaky Croissant with Lemon Curd and Whipped Butter!

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The Breakfast Bowl with Stoneground Grits, Bacon , 2 scrambled eggs, Cheedar & Jack Cheese, Parmesean Mushroom Sauce.

The Strudel Shop

4.8(43 reviews)

11.4 mi•Downtown

I had the good fortune of eating Sunday brunch today at The Strudel Shop…read more The brunch was excellent, the staff was great and the Strudel was amazing. Best Sunday brunch in downtown Columbia!!!

Chef Kevin Kelly is really putting his best out there for Columbia, SC. His hand crafted strudel,…read moreboth sweet and savory is a labor of love. His Sunday Brunch for $19.99 is well worth the price for this deliciousness. The spread includes a fresh salad, a fresh fruit platter,and a variety of sweet and savory strudel like eggs and cheese and pizza strudel. His chicken pot pie is a nice touch to the chow line and quite delicious. If you want to enjoy some really great homemade pastries...give this place a try.

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Perfectly done creme Brulee. Bravo!

O’Hara’s Bakery Cafe

4.2(105 reviews)

9.0 mi

This is our after Church brunch place to continue fellowship and meet friends and neighbors…read more Service is great. Like always we ask to be seated if possible with "Jules" who knows what we need and like. Food is fresh and arrives quick and hot to the table. Cakes and pastries are to die for ( in my case that is possible because of Diabetes). Prices are reasonable for a family and there is plenty of parking in the back and on the street. I would highly recommend the Bakery for breakfast or brunch.

Nice cafe to grab a cup of cappuccino or some baked goods. Large enough to also sit and do some…read morework on your laptop. Never been rushed to leave. There is also a piano player often there throughout the day. This shop has a sweet staff who always makes me feel welcome.

Sign

Try to pick just one

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Honey Bee Latte by Colby

Silver Fox Grill

4.4(65 reviews)

1.5 mi•Irmo

Always a good time at silver fox. Food is always consistently good and fresh. Service is great and…read morethey kept the line moving smooth for how busy it was. Restaurant is always clean and provided seating both inside and out.

The restaurant is easy to find as there is a sign high up on a pole. The parking lot is paved and…read moreoffers plenty of spaces with handicapped parking next to the entrance. There is also a drive through along the right side of the building. Seating is a mix of tables and booths. The ordering counter is to the right as you come in with the menu board above. We were greeted as we walked in and told to sit anywhere after we placed our order. The food was brought to the table in about ten minutes. Unfortunately, only one item was correct. Instead of leaving the correct order, both were returned to the kitchen. The correct order was placed on the counter and sat while the other order was made. When the other order was complete about ten minutes later, both were brought to the table. As supplied, the Fox burger was below average. The veggies were fresh but the meat had cooled considerably and had little taste. The bun was OK but could have been fresher. The fries were no longer hot. They were a little undercooked as well, being soft without the crisp outside. The corrected order, another Fox burger, was better. The veggies were fresh and the meat was hot on this burger but still had little taste. The fries were warm at best but were cooked properly with a crisp outside. The onion rings were fresh and hot. The restaurant was about half full and there was plenty of staff but no one checked on us throughout the meal. There was no explanation regarding the incorrect order. There was a lively discussion regarding some relationship one of the servers was having which provided the show accompanying the meal, but it seemed to distract the staff.

Dining Room

Grilled Chicken Salad

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The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli

4.6(883 reviews)

12.9 mi•Shandon

Excellent breakfast and lunch specialty sandwichs, grits, soups, salads and sides !…read moreOhh.. and don't forget extra delicious cinnamon rolls to take home... Try the Caramel Bourbon..my fav.

Picked up 2 cinnamon rolls to go. They're always fresh & hot- big enough to share or save some for…read morelater. Strawberry cheesecake has strawberries & crumble on top & the Apple Cobbler has apples & crumble on top. They have a variety of roll flavors to choose from, so you'll definitely find one you like.

Inside

The Buffalo Turkey Sandwich

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Cafe Strudel

3.9(826 reviews)

11.0 mi

A friend and I visited a while ago and it was okay. I wanted to see what the hype was about. For…read morethe price you're not getting a lot of food but it is good. We waited for roughly 30-45 minutes got a table and enjoy a solid breakfast/brunch. If you enjoy a yummy breakfast and don't mind small portions sizes check them o

I was between 3-4 stars. I honestly liked this place and would go back. What pushed me to lean…read moretowards 3 stars was service and pricing. Wait staff was barely around and food took a whileee to come out and at various times. The food was also good but not great. You can add protein to any item, but for essentially the cost of the meal. Adding turkey sausage was $7 and a small portion (and could have gone without), while the sunrise burrito in total was $10 and massive. I will say there was barely any wait at prime time on Sunday because barely anyone knows it's there.

Coffee Bar

Sticky Bun Latte

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Felicia R.

10 years ago

These guys seriously have the best barbecue in town! And their ribs were the meatiest, most delicious I've EVER had. Also, Roy's is where you will find the BEST South Carolina barbecue sauce around. I've gotta get myself a bottle of it. Anyway, I'm not gonna list all the different foods we've tried from there. Just trust me when I say you will not regret going here and picking anything off the menu. read more

Anna O.

9 years ago

Great food and daily specials. Everything is cooked with love. I've never had a bad thing there. The owner is a genuinely nice guy. He went out of the way to make sure we enjoyed everything. The service there is much better than you'd find at sit down restaurants. Don't overlook this place just because it's in a gas station. It's truly a gem! read more

Ashley H.

10 years ago

Owner/chef is all out front. He really puts his soul in everything and is so humble and grateful for every compliment. He gets to know every customer who lets him and his flavors are on point! Hands down, best bbq.. Great sides. Sourced locally. Roy's is a real gem. William Christopher deserves as much spotlight as he can get. read more

Melonie F.

2 years ago

My husband and I drove over to Roy's grill having seen the excellent reviews. We got there about 7:15 but there was no one there. I assumed that it was gonna be open until 8 o'clock if it's advertised that way. read more

A D L.

3 years ago

Kinda pricey for a " Grille " Especially Fish I'm wondering Is this same place that was in Lex SC read more

Sheila L.

3 years ago

The food was good. They should give you bigger portions of fries. Overall, it was good

Johnny L.

9 years ago

The best Barbeque in town. Will be back. I wish I know about it when they opened.

Lory B.

209

7 years ago

The food and the service was very good. Prices were reasonable.

Margo P.

4 years ago

Alright food but I do not like it at all!

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