It's been over a year since I've eaten at Rush's. For some reason I decided to give it a try again. I was pleasantly surprised that the food was better than I expected. I had a burger basket. The fries were "hot" which seems a difficult thing for many fast food places to serve. The coleslaw was okay a little soupy. And the burger was pretty good the lettuce was crisp the tomatoes actually had some flavor and the burger was tasty Definitely better than McDonalds BK or Wendy's read more

Kinda Middle of the road... more of a the common sonic level food. Great if you're hungry, but Not a place I will goto again read more

Rush's - Chili and cheese fries looked delicious - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

"MEH" Excited to try Rush's since moving to SC, UNFORTUNATELY I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED. Asked the cashier and she recommended the Burger basket. it was basically a blander frozen BUBBA burger = awful, + the fries were soggy and tasteless = yuck, AND why doesn't a $13 burger basket include a drink = WTH?! NEVER AGAIN. Rush's you gotta do better if you want to compete against all the new restaurants opening up on Harbinson read more

The new fries are terrible. Go back to the old ones or offer both. I'm not going back until there back. read more

New to the area and addicted to this place. Reminds me of a restaurant back home in STL. We had the chicken basket w cole slaw and fries and a Jr cheeseburger basket. Service was prompt and were i ever our food fast both times we visited. The 1st time we went we dined in and we were greeted w smiles and fast service. Dining room was clean and looked like they had someone cleaning around the clock. The Apple turnover has me in a chokehold, get it! It's light, flakey and not too sweet and pairs well w ice cream. If you do the drive thru don't let a long line scare you off they move fast! read more

Rush's - Chicken basket - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Food was delicious and hot! Service was quick even though they were busy! Great for a quick stop while traveling!

Always nice staff and quick food prep. Parking lot gets busy and drive through is tough in a larger vehicle but well worth it.

Rush's has been my favorite quick food spot for years. The burger, fries and shake have been a weekly indulgence, but sadly I will be visiting their locations less in the future. The new 'crispy' french fries they have introduced are horrible. The older version were perfectly fried and tasted like potatoes. The new ones are like the bags you buy in the grocer's freezer and cook in your oven. Please bring back the originals. read more

Stopped by here yesterday (10/23/21) on the way to the beach. Lunchtime and it was packed. But even with all the customers, it cleared out quick. These folks know how to get you in and out fast! Ordered the double cheeseburger and fried basket as I wouldn't be eating dinner. Oh my gosh it was a great burger. Very juicy and the combination of mustard, onions and pickles put this burger over the top. Every bite was great! The fries were crispy on the outside and hot on the inside. And the slaw was off the chain!!!! I'm very glad my friend recommended this place. Will definitely be back on the way home next Saturday. read more

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I've been dining here for 45+ years since the original location opened on Broad River Road. The food is delicious. I love the hot dogs, chili cheeseburgers, fries, apple turnovers, and shakes. The chicken and BBQ are also outstanding. read more

Rush's is always a great fast food option. I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and I will always go back for a cheeseburger & a milkshake/dessert. The servers at this location are always nice and the restaurant is always clean. I will continue to go to Rush's for a quick bite! read more

Rush's - Cheeseburger. - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Just there. Order wrong. Hot dog cold. Hope you don't continue on this path. The old fries are back, but should be crispy.

My favorite place for lunch. I usually get the fried chicken basket but the burgers and chicken sandwiches are also very good. This particular location has the sweetest senior citizen who comes around and refills tea and collect trash. Great place! read more

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Good food Fast. Love this place. Our favorite place to eat Our favorite is the chili burgers and milkshakes. The fries are good too

I have NEVER ATE ANYTHING this dryed out and NASTY the food is purge TRASH CAN QUALITY if you don't believe me go and try it for yourself I GUARANTEE you enjoy the food and if you do your taste buds are SHOT read more

I've been going to Rush's for years, I guess it's just a habit passed down from my dad since he's been eating here since a teenager. Although almost everyone gets their burgers, don't sleep on their fried chicken - definitely competes with Bojangles! read more

Rush's - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Stopped here for lunch yesterday around 11am. Ordered the 3 piece thigh basket and a cheeseburger basket. Ended up paying about $23 bucks for both combos. Sadly no drink was included. Food was hot and fries were fresh, but the food lacked flavor. . The service was pleasant.. Overall experience 5/10 read more

Rush's is a charmingly nostalgic local chain that reflects the golden age of fast food. The decor is simple and yet quaint, and the food imbibes the principle of "Good food, fast." (Their motto is actually "Fabulous food... fast!", and they definitely live up to it!) The fries were hot and fresh and the burger could only be described as what McDonald's must have tasted like back when they actually cared about their food. Founded in 1940, this chain is still providing the same quality of service almost 80 years later! Will definitely be back to try more menu items! Thank you, Rush's! read more

Rush's - Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

When I moved back to SC one of the things that excited me was having access to Rushs. Every. Single. Day. We popped into this location for lunch. Service was fast and friendly. My burger was perfect. If the cheese isn't slightly melted to the wrapper then I usually won't like it. It's a little quirky of mine but it hasn't failed me. My cheese was melted. Perfectly. Boys loved their jr burgers and fries. And we ended our meal with milkshakes. Perfect lunch at my favorite local fast food burger joint. read more

Besides the difficult entry and exit, the quality of their burgers has sadly gone downhill. Lately, the buns have not been fresh. But the main problem is how the burgers are assembled. Rather than putting the mayo on the top bun along with the toppings, they now put the mayo on the bottom bun, which results in a gross watery mess due to the temperature of the meat. Totally changes the taste. So, I have gone on an excursion to find a better product....and I have found there are far better choices. read more

Everything was great until I found multiple strands of hair in my burger mid bite. Very very nasty. Do better Rushs.

I work for Rush when it first opened in harbison and I had a great experience with it and the food was good too

Fast and unbelievably delicious. Great atmosphere. Comfortable seating and temperature. Food is served as freshly cooked and the price is right. If anything is wrong they will fix it. Great place to eat for fast and really good food!! Cannot say enough. Great place! read more

Very good fried chicken for a fast food restaurant. Usually fast service. Hamburgers are fresh and very good. read more

Rush's - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

My kids and I stopped here for some food before venturing out and about the town. I love Rush's. I like the service and the burgers and fries. I have visited this one once but some of the others more often. This day, they were pretty crowded, but they got through the crowd pretty quick. My sandwich was wrong, but it was corrected as quickly as possible. Good place to dine for burgers. read more

Fond memories of Rush's. Sorry I can't give a better review. Eaten at this location several times over the years; the most recent time this past Friday while traveling through town toward Charleston. Before last Friday, it had probably been five years. First, I'm incredibly hard to impress with a burger. They are probably my favorite food. Having said that, Rush's burger was very good. They always have been. If there is such a thing as the right proportion of meat to toppings to condiments...Rush's does it right. My fries though? Way too salty. Go easier on the salt shaker! We were there a little after about 1, and we probably left within 20-30 minutes. It was moderately busy. The bathroom was nasty. Evidence suggested someone checked it at 1pm, but I think they just signed the sheet. The area on the floor around the urinal was totally gross...and the sink area may as well have been outside in the rain. Left not wanting to touch more than I had to... But...as always...next time I'm in Columbia I'll be stopping by. read more

Stopped here recently on a tip from a USC grad who said Rush's was institution in Columbia. He was right for sure. Definitely not a place to hunt up a salad but also not the point. Haha. Simple food done right with excellent milkshakes. Pork barbecue, hot dogs, like I said, simple food done right. Friendly staff and good service. read more

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Can you say chocolate shake? I was in Cola for work. A group of colleagues grabbed dinner, did a little shopping, and then had to top the evening off with a chocolate shake. It's smooth and creamy and delicious. Keep in mind this isn't a shake from one of those plastic bags like you see at those other places. This is a real shake, made fresh just for you. Yum yum. The store is clean, the employees are friendly, and they're lightning fast. If you like burger and shake joints, you'll appreciate Rush's. read more

I love me some Rush's however now that you can't go Inside to order & it's so difficult to get through the drive through we will just have to avoid this place as well. Support those that support us. read more

Bad service bad employees horrible management messed up an order refused to do anything to fix it and the staff were not trained and how to do the order. Properiod I would not recommend anyone going to this place if you want anything decent or good they are not worth your time or effort. read more

Y'all NASTY. The ladies bathroom has no soap. Yuck where do the workers wash their hands huh? The chicken and roll was dry the chicken sandwich was chewy and the Starry drink taste like honey in it. How do you mess up a soda !!?? Idk how this place has good reviews. read more

Took my daughter here after a day of shopping since she had never been to Rush's I thought I would show her where I would eat sometimes as a kid and enjoyed it. She had a fried chicken leg basket and I had a cheeseburger. Everything was delicious. It was slow around 4pm before the dinner rush so the food came out relatively fast. Staff was friendly and even brought our order to us as we waited at a table. I would like to see combos and more specials instead of having to purchase drinks separately as this order totaled $18.13 for 2 people. I would also appreciate an update to the decor. I know it may be nostalgic for some but to me it is dated and in need of a redesign. If you are willing to pay a little more to experience this local chain then I would suggest giving it a try. read more

me and my church were going home from a camp and decided to go to rush's. they fed about 100 people which is stunning. food is so amazing as well with the drinks. read more

Rush's - fries, sweet tea, chicken sandwhiches - Burgers Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Rushs is. A must stop. Formerly a drive in chain the 50s the food is now served fast and tasty. The fries are nothing to write home about but the burgers and fried chicken are good. It's fast casual and the service is quick even if the line is long. read more

I'm new to the area and find their hot dogs, in my opinion, rather good. Find them better than Sandy's. Half the price and worth the trip. Eat your heart out Sandy's. read more

Met my college roommate and her husband here as we were heading down to the coast for a reunion of longtime friends. They have eaten here several times but I was new to it. It's pretty standard convenience restaurant fare: sandwiches, burgers, fries, BBQ. I selected the slaw dog basket which had french fries. All hot dogs come with their special, in house chili, but I opted out of that and there was no problem with that simple change. My dining companions all had the burger and a juicer, delicious "mess" I have never seen. Place your order at the counter, collect your utensils and condiments and wait for your name to be called. We had a booth in a corner with windows on two walls, so plenty of lighting. Despite being something of a fast food restaurant, it was not noisy. The prices are in keeping with similar types of restaurants. The counter staff were cordial but not overly friendly. The bathroom was clean. There is ample parking in the restaurant's lot, but be aware of the drive thru traffic. We had a good meal at a reasonable price, a nice conversation with friends, and headed on our way refreshed and satiated. Should we be back in the area, we'll choose Rush's again. The only reason for the 3 stars is because nothing made Rush's a stand out among fast food restaurants. read more

This is excellent but the cashier at the window was very nasty she had a horrible attitude.I won't be going back there

My fiance and I went to eat there tonight and we were informed very rudely by the manager that they had already locked the doors because they closed down the dining room with people still inside.. we left and will NEVER return after being spoke too in such a rude manner to the manager if you hate your job so much just quit. read more

The burgers were delicious; however, they failed to give us our chicken basket worth about $7. Be careful and check your order at the drive through. read more

I have ate here a few times when passing through Columbia and I've enjoyed it. The food is always fresh and the restaurant is clean. I recommend anyone to eat here if they are passing through. The shakes are good for a desert and hamburgers are really good. read more