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Ruby Sunshine Columbia

3.8 (134 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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RUBY SUNSHINE COLUMBIA ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Hot honey chicken biscuit with breakfast potatoes
Ebony R.

First time coming here was for Yelp elite week but decided to sit in this time to get the full experience. It was a slow day inside so we were immediately seated. Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. This time I tried the hot honey chicken biscuit with a side of the breakfast potatoes. I found the meal to be enjoyable. I wouldn't say the flavors completely blew me away. The biscuit itself was good but the chciken lacked flavor in my opinion. The breakfast potatoes also fell flat for me. Definitely willing to come back and try something else.

Mike S.

Was stationed at Fort Jackson recently and had the opportunity to check this place out! The food was very amazing and filling! It was perfect amount!!!

Kenya-Tamu T.

The food is always great and our waitress was very attentive. We made a reservation and was seated right away.

Chris H.

Our experience from the time of arrival to the time we left was simply wonderful. Our waitress Candice was phenomenal. She was multitasking very well and didn't skip a beat with our service. The atmosphere was great and inviting. We arrived at 8am and the business quickly picked up, which is a good sign. I had the Classic French Toast, Beignets and coffee. The wife had the Southern Breakfast. The food was served at excellent temperature and presentation. This was our first time at this establishment and would definitely return and recommend.

Berry Chantilly Pancakes
Matt M.

Food was just alright and was nothing like the pictures . The Berry Chantilly Pancakes had a grand total for 2 full cut strawberries and 12 whole blueberries throughout . Taste was good but price was a joke for what you got . The 2 slices of bacon cost $4 , the slices were small average flavor . Our waitress took our order , dropped the food and only came back to hand the bill after we asked for it . Definitely was a slow day only a small hand full of tabled 3-4 total . I am not sure if this is normal or just a bad day . I do not think I can bring myself to come back and retry . We chose Ruby Sunshine after seeing all the good reviews and we're looking forward to a good experience and food . Unfortunately it was a big let down .

Tawanna M.

Arrived and somehow I missed the sign outside that says that you can park behind the building for free. So I paid for parking on the side of the building, not a huge deal. I was greeted by the hostess, who seated me immediately. I got a water and a coffee and ordered the beignets. I had the option of the fruity beignets or the original and since I hadn't had a beignet before, I thought it was best to get the original. They came out hot and delicious! I wasn't expecting to get so many and was super excited about that. If I had to change anything about the beignets, it would be more powdered sugar. It had enough powdered sugar, but I love powdered sugar so I would have added more for myself. I also ordered the Florentine omelette, which was delicious. It had goat cheese in it along with mushrooms. It looks like it was made with two eggs. It was delicious. There is also a homemade biscuit that came with what I think is a sweetened ghee. It tasted delicious, it melted in your mouth. That's all might also came with a small side salad with a vinaigrette dressing, which was really good as well. I would go back and get this again and again.

Chicken and waffles
Kristin P.

Fun staff serving up New Orleans Classics. While the indoor decor was a bit bland, the food and overall dining experience was certainly a memorable ! For my first visit I tried the shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles. I personally found the waffle to be a bit on the sweet side, but absolutely fell in love with the chicken. The chicken was one of the moistest pieces of meat I've ever had and delicately breaded. The chicken itself was so good that no extra syrup was required. The shrimp and grits were also quite delicious. The creole sauce was lightly spiced and allowed the natural flavors of our SC Adulah grits to shine through. For dessert, we tried the peaches and cream beignet, which was unfortunately a tad bit dry. A heads up if you're visiting us, parking in the area is very limited and it can take several laps around the area before finding a spot .

Banana Pudding Stuffed French Toast - Sweet, rich, and one of the better parts of the meal.
Josh R.

Not All That Sunny at Ruby Sunshine When our group of three walked in, the experience started off on the wrong foot--no one was at the host stand, and when the hostess finally appeared, there was no greeting or welcome. I told her there were three of us, and without a word she grabbed menus and silverware and walked off, leaving us to trail behind her. Not exactly the warm Southern hospitality we were hoping for. Once seated (after moving tables away from the patio door draft), service became a bit more attentive, but overall it felt inconsistent. For drinks, we ordered water, a cappuccino, and I asked for an Americano. I was told they don't serve that, which was puzzling since an Americano is just espresso with hot water. The confusion grew when I realized that a cappuccino is an espresso-based drink. Another person ordered an espresso. If those are available, it didn't make sense why an Americano wasn't. Food was a mixed bag: Spanish Omelette. Not for me (not a fan of bell peppers). Trifecta (Cochon, Chicken St. Charles, Bayou Shrimp). The Bayou Shrimp stood out as the winner. Biscuits & Gravy Plate. Three biscuits felt like overkill; the scrambled eggs with cheese were dry and clumpy. The Sweet Heat Chicken add-on, however, was excellent--I'd gladly order that again. Banana Pudding Stuffed French Toast. Sweet, rich, and one of the better parts of the meal. Overall, Ruby Sunshine had some bright spots (that Sweet Heat Chicken and the French Toast), but the lack of hospitality and uneven food quality made the visit underwhelming. For the price, I expected more consistency and value--it just didn't feel worth what we paid. Decent, but not one I'd rush back to.

Breakfast sandwich with chicken sausage
Laura P.

Great restaurant in a cute part of town. The biscuit breakfast sandwich with the chicken sausage was so delicious. The staff did amazing on what appeared to be a busy Monday. We did expect a plate with our beignet app but we just helped ourselves As we were wrapping it up, Mom was asking for another refill on coffee and the waitress brought it in a to go cup!! Definitely would come back for the multiple options of fun drinks

Eggs, Chicken Sausage Patties, Fresh Fruit Cup, Stone-Ground Grits
Anna H.

Limited gluten free options. Ordered sides à la carte and spent around $30 for eggs, grits, chicken sausage, and fruit. Very expensive for a basic breakfast. But the staff is always very kind and quick!

French toast bites, mimosas, beignet
Latanya B.

Food was delicious!!! I ordered the Costa Rican breakfast by my brothers smothered pork and grits stole the show!!! The French toast was also super tasty!!! Biscuits thick and soft!! There was a small wait when we got here but we did put our names on the wait list before we arrived. Raine has given us amazing service and made sure we were taken care of. As soon as you walk in it feels small but it's really big! And there's also a bar. (We did have a mimosa flight)

Top: catfish and grits, Bottom: sausage gravyon fresh made biscuits, bacon & cheesy eggs. Delish.
Angel F.

One of our fav breakfast spots in Columbia this far! Simple food, but tasty, great quality, great service, good price, nice location & it wasn't crowded, what more can you ask for! we'll be back

Benedict
Wendy R.

Stopped in for brunch . ICE cold. Lept our jackets on the entire time. Asked the waitress to reseat us or tirn it off but she agreed it was super cold too. Benedict was excellent - 5 stars. The ham and cheese omelet too. However, our waitress was preoccupied with her phone and literally made 30 trips to the table with things she forgot. First it was the horrible coffee that was super bitter. Waitress agreed amd stated people often complained about it. Im from Louisiana and that was not Cajun coffee! Then I ordered a Southern BLT. She brought an egg and bacon sandwich with potatoes. I asked her politely to fix it and explained what I wanted. She had the kitchen staff bring me a deconstructed plate of the same thing. I tasted it as everyone else at the table was already finished but left my plate full. Disappointed in the place as the Ruby Slipper is tried and true in Lousiana. Food that was correct- 5 stars. Ambiance 3- cold but clean. Cute wallpaper in the bathroom

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Food was excellent and served quickly. Service was amazing! Cocktails were good. The Bennie's were definitely the best of the meal

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Market On Main - M.O.M Burger

Market On Main

(289 reviews)

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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.

smallSUGAR - Turkey Melt

smallSUGAR

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smallSUGAR was excellent! Everything, from the food to the ambiance to the customer service, was…read moreamazing! First and foremost, I must start by commending the girls who were working there. They were all so sweet and really went above and beyond to make sure it was a high-quality experience. I noticed that they openly advertise that they don't accept tips and have slightly higher prices in order to pay their workers a living wage, and the results were directly reflected in the customer service that I received. As for the food and drink (coffee), that was pretty good as well! While I do wish that they might have had bagels, the croissant that I substituted it for was warm, buttery, and tasty, and it was a nice change from my usual coffee shop meal, as I've only had a croissant a handful of times. The coffee was fine, and I loved how they offered free refills, which I've noticed that other local coffee shops usually don't. Finally, I loved the setting of the restaurant, which gave you the opportunity to either sit inside and enjoy the ambiance or on the outside patio and enjoy some peace and quiet. I also loved the artwork that they had on the walls, which the waitress informed me was painted by a local artist and which you could purchase if you wanted to. All-in-all, I loved smallSUGAR, will be back in the future, and would highly recommend stopping in!

Stopped by smallSUGAR and had a decent overall experience, though a few things held it back…read more The space itself was clean and well-kept, with a modern, minimalist vibe that works well for a casual brunch or coffee stop. Service was fine. Nothing particularly standout, but smooth and efficient. For drinks, the coffee was average. It wasn't bad by any means, just nothing memorable. Especially considering the price point. Food-wise, there were some highlights. The sweet potato bowl was well-dressed and flavorful, though it felt like it was missing a protein component to make it more complete. The shakshuka was very good overall, with great flavor, though it leaned a bit salty. The biggest issue was the bread portion. It simply wasn't enough for the dish. I ended up ordering an extra side, and while it's listed as two slices, it's really just one slice cut in half. At $4 for that portion, that is very unreasonable. That was a recurring theme. Pricing felt high across the board for what you receive. While the flavors were there, nothing really stood out as exceptional enough to justify the cost. Overall, not a bad visit. Just one where the value didn't quite match the experience.

The Hollow - Duck confit

The Hollow

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Thursday night girls' night done right!! We stopped into The…read moreHollow for Bottles & Boards and were very impressed. The Wild Game Tasting Board was the star of the table perfect for sharing and trying something a little different. We also ordered the gator bites (a must-try!) and finished things off with cheesecake for dessert, which was the perfect sweet ending. Good service, Amazing Food. The chef really goes above and beyond! This is the perfect spot if you're looking to switch things up from your usual dinner routine and try something a little wild.

I loved the earthy vibes with the tree decor and river bar top. The cocktails that we had while…read morewaiting for our reserved table were also very good and unique. The bar tender was friendly and offered good recommendations. The not so good was the 20 minute wait for our reserved table and the dinner service which was subpar. The server was not friendly or helpful. We started with the duck wings and beet salad. The beet salad had no flavor and was overpriced for what it was. The beets and cheese were scant. For what it's worth, I make a beet salad at home that is better. My boyfriend got the duo ribs and I had the elk bolognese. The ribs were amazing especially the wild boar, but my food came out cold. It was much better heated up the next day. I had really high expectations based on other reviews but the food and service was really hit or miss here which is why I'm ranking this a 3.

The Grand on Main - Smoked Pork Chops

The Grand on Main

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This is Grand on Main in Columbia, SC…read more Chicken and Waffles are crispy and fluffy. The service is great there, they have a bowling alley, bar, a small stage for singers, and they have tv's that you can watch the games I went to The Grand for my birthday and it was amazing. So, please try it!!!!!

The Grand on Main in Columbia delivers a truly top-tier dining experience, from the ambiance and…read morevibe to the standout food. Clicking of glasses at the bar or the. cheers of bowling pins falling on the lanes in the back, the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels upscale yet inviting, with a stylish, modern Southern aesthetic that's perfect for date night, celebrations, or an elevated night out downtown. IThe energy is lively without being overwhelming giving an upscale sports bar vibe , and the space feels polished, warm, and intentional. We dined during South Carolina Restaurant Week, along with sampling some Grand favorites, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. The zucchini fries were crisp, light, and perfectly seasoned--addictive in the best way. The fried ribs were a standout, tender on the inside with a flavorful, crispy exterior that delivered bold Southern flavor in every bite. The crispy Brussels sprouts were cooked to perfection--golden, slightly caramelized, and packed with savory goodness. And these were just our appetizers. The entrées were equally impressive. The chicken and waffles struck the perfect balance between sweet and savory, with crispy, well-seasoned chicken paired with fluffy waffles that soaked up the flavors beautifully. My daughter loved the pecans on the side as they were roasted and sweeten like at the candy shops we visit along the lowcountry. The shrimp Alfredo was rich and creamy without being heavy, with tender shrimp and pasta cooked just right. The Southern pork chop with cornbread was exceptional--juicy, flavorful, and clearly a house specialty, with the cornbread adding a comforting, Southern touch that tied the dish together. Service was attentive, professional, and well-paced, enhancing the overall experience without ever feeling intrusive. We came in during a shift change and never noticed the difference. The staff was knowledgeable about the menu and made the evening feel seamless and relaxed. The most interesting thing is the robot delivering food. We see them all the time but definitely appreciate the staff walking behind the machine to deliver as it helps those like us who are particular about germs more secure that everyone is not breathing on food due to just riding on robot. Overall, The Grand on Main lives up to its name. Exceptional food, a vibrant yet refined vibe, and a welcoming atmosphere make this a true five-star destination in Columbia. A must-visit for both locals and visitors looking for elevated Southern dining done right

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