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The Hoot has turned into one of my go-to Columbia spots! I've been about four times now (last visit was takeout only) and the food was always good, but so is the vibe. As one of the only vegan dedicated places in Columbia, it's such a boon. My first visit I just needed some time to myself. It was about 4pm'ish, I barely ate all day, and I just wanted to absorb this book. I got a nice corner seat at the bar, ordered a delicious amber beer and the cheesy fries, and had a nice hour + just chilling. My barkeep could tell not to bother me, but didn't ignore me...it was perfect. My second visit was slightly later in the day and the place was busier, but you could still find a little spot to yourself if needed. Had the special for the day - the Chik'n Caesar Wrap and the tots - a great comfort meal, and a hard cider. I'm at or near Rosewood pretty often at different times of day, so I'm glad The Hoot is a viable option. My only gripe is that it's a bit difficult to find. I wish they had better signage on Rosewood, and below, that the entrance is in the parking lot below/behind the block. I parked down there and didn't even see it!
The Hoot is kind of fun. It's definitely an eclectic bar, and while it may look like it, it's not your basic neighborhood bar. I haven't tried any of the food, but the bar service has been great every time I've gone, and the bar manager is an absolute sweetheart. My best piece of advice would be to make sure you know what you're getting into if you go late at night, because if you don't, you might walk into something that you're not expecting. I wish I could say more, but I've only stopped in here a couple of times to grab a drink. Based on my limited experience, however, I'd say it's a good place to grab a drink in a laid-back environment.
Got the Veg a Fil A sandwich, fries! Food was fantastic love the pub feel of the restaurant and bathrooms were really clean. Also, they had the World Cup on which was a bonus, so I got to watch a game at the same time. Can't wait to come back through on my next trip to see my mom.
Super friendly service! We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and just *happened* upon a drag show. I drank a chai-tini and had biscuits and gravy. Drink was lovely, better than an espresso martini. Fun Halloween decorations in a dive-y space. Can't wait to come back!
Rosewood's area number one vegan spot opened about two years ago. It's an incredibly comfortable environment with couches and dim lighting decorated with what else many owls . I'm not a vegan but I enjoy eating here and having a drink for happy hour. Cool place for brunch on Sunday's.
This was our first time visiting the Hoot! It was actually a great experience on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. There is plenty of free parking in the back of the restaurant. There were games for customers to enjoy The Hoot is a vegan restaurant. This reminded me of a dive bar- a cozy coffee shop due to the ambience. Ordering from the bar was really convenient, no waiting on a waitress. All the staff at the Hoot were very accommodating. The food came out in a timely manner and the food was very tasty. This was a great spot for brunching in the Rosewood area.
When recently in town for a family function, I discovered this plant-based/vegan restaurant & bar via the HappyCow app. Upon arriving at the restaurant, hubby and I were immediately drawn in enter the restaurant & bar by the sign before the double door entrance. Upon arriving, we were relaxed by the cool music playing into the restaurant, seeing a pinball machine and appreciated seeing a variety of seating options including short and long tables, booths, and outdoor seating. After reviewing the menu, hubby and I approached the bar to order and hubby informed the employee of his nut allergy which let to her asking kitchen staff what menu items contained nuts. The employee quickly returned and informed us that menu items that included nuts were the boiled peanuts and the kale salad. Having reviewed the menu, we decided to order hush puppies with chipotle-brown sugar butter (which I haven't had since I became vegan in 2009,) a "Philly Sando" with french fries for me, a "Burger Bob" burger with tater tots for hubby, and an order of "Shroom Mac & Cheez" to spilt. While waiting for our to go order to be completed, we decided to enjoy two non-alcoholic mocktails on a "Haystack" for me and a employee create drink called "A Pocket Full of Sunshine." As I sat at a table and enjoyed my mocktail, hubby had fun playing the "Swords of Fury" pinball machine. In less than ten minutes, our drinks were finished and to go order was delivered to us. Upon returning to our rental condo, we opened up food boxes and we delighted by what we saw. The hush puppies were perfectly crispy on the outisde and moist on the inside. Although I was expecting for the butter dipping sauce to be overpowering, it provided the perfect amount of heat to the hush puppie's sweetness. The Philly sando was flavorful and the fries were hot and crispy. Hubby raved about the Burger Bob and said the tater tots were were done. The shroom mac & cheez had a good balance of flavor and cheeziness however, I would have loved it to have had even more mushrooms (but that's cause I really love mushrooms.) After such a delightful to go dining experience, the next time we're in the area, we will definitely plan to have a dine in experience to better enjoy the chill atmosphere, electic decor, delicious food, and friendly staff.
My sister is vegetarian so we decided to try out The Hoot while visiting USC when it popped up as a vegan option in the area. This place was a bit hard to spot because the entrance is on the back of the building. It's got sort of a dive bar or speakeasy feel at nighttime with dim lights and some pale blue light bulbs. The food was amazing! My mom and sister both had the Veg-Fil-a sandwich. I chose the Hoot sandwich which was delicious!! It was a cold citrus marinated tofu and red cabbage slaw on hot Texas toast. The tater tots were awesome! Service was very friendly, and quick!
I was surprised at the number of people in this alternative lifestyle-friendly bar on a weeknight. I guess you can find hippies anywhere, but I don't know where they went before this place opened as it is relatively new I think, and South Carolina is not exactly a vegan food paradise. I ordered at the bar and was served quickly, but chose outdoor seating; while this place is at the rear of a building and doesn't offer any great views or anything, it was a nice night. My gingery non-alcoholic beverage was refreshing, but the star of the show was a sandwich. I used to really want to keep tofu for Asian-style dishes served with noodles or white rice, but their sandwich is impressive, not so much for the tofu itself, but for the zingy slaw in the middle and the satisfying Texas Toast on the outside. It was a distinctively Southern preparation. I was a little irked they charge extra for kale salad, but I still probably did myself a favor ordering that over a more typical side. There were other appealing options on the menu, and the one I ordered was about as delicious as I could have hoped.
Went for family brunch on Sunday and it was amazing! From the food to the ambience everything was great! Service was impeccable as were the drinks and food. We had the rosewood bowl potatoes were delicious and crunchy 10/10. My kids really enjoyed the pancakes and ate the entire plate! Overall a great experience , will definitely be back!
This was my first vegan restaurant and it was a great experience. Cozy and inviting atmosphere. Great service. Ordered off of the brunch menu. Started with an apple harvest mimosa which was good. For food ordered the peanut butter banana French toast from the brunch special with a side of grits and the chikn biscuit with potatoes. The chikn was breaded perfectly and was very flavorful. Potatoes were good and crispy. Grits were seasoned and had the consistency I like. The French toast was a nice finish to a great meal. Not overly sweet. I would definitely return to try other items on the menu.
We really enjoyed the service and the food was delicious. We will return again. The ambience was very cozy and eclectic. The staff was very courteous and friendly. I even enjoyed the cocktail special. The food was so filling and satisfying to our palate. My husband and I both had burgers and fries and we enjoyed two different appetizers, the fried mushrooms and the hush puppies.
Stopped by the Hoot to grab dinner. My mom had been telling me about this place for a while so she decided to treat me to dinner here. It was fairly easy to find, and there was plenty of parking when we went. The building is so cute and there's a little alley for a photo op. There are seats outside and some inside. When we went some of the tables were reserved for an event, but there were still open options to choose from. Its a grab a menu and order at the bar style place which I don't mind. Service was great and staff was really friendly. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive. For dinner I ordered the chicken tenders with a honey mustard dipping sauce and a side of tots. I was not a big fan of the breading on the vegan chicken. I also wish it had a bit more seasoning. Every one in my party were not a fan of their meals unfortunately due to lack of seasonings/taste. We did order hush puppies for the table which came with a cinnamon flavored sauce. The Hushpuppies tasted a bit overcooked. Overall I am always on the hunt for began spots so glad I was able to try it. I also noticed they have events there so maybe it will be a fun spot to just grab drinks and enjoy the vibe. read more
When I tell you I enjoyed my food to the very last drop, believe it! I have been wanting to try this restaurant out for the longest and today was my day. I don't eat beef, pork or chicken. I only eat things from the sea. So, when it comes to finding other proteins, it's very limited in some places. I had "The Bob" with Kale Salad. That burger was so tasty, soft and delicious! Everything was perfect in each bite:) The kale salad was yummy as well. Kale is one of my favorite veggies, so this was right up my alley. I also tried the Hush Puppies. They were big and round with a great taste, especially with the chipotle-brown sugar butter. I loved it! My husband ordered the Chikn Caesar Wrap with Tots. Even though this was new to him, he did enjoy it. He raved about the tots. I just had to sample it myself and it was awesome! Those tots were crispy, hot and full of flavor. Hands down the best!!! Customer service was great and the restaurant had a really great setup! Overall we definitely will be ordering again soon:) read more
The Hoot has turned into one of my go-to Columbia spots! I've been about four times now (last visit was takeout only) and the food was always good, but so is the vibe. As one of the only vegan dedicated places in Columbia, it's such a boon. My first visit I just needed some time to myself. It was about 4pm'ish, I barely ate all day, and I just wanted to absorb this book. I got a nice corner seat at the bar, ordered a delicious amber beer and the cheesy fries, and had a nice hour + just chilling. My barkeep could tell not to bother me, but didn't ignore me...it was perfect. My second visit was slightly later in the day and the place was busier, but you could still find a little spot to yourself if needed. Had the special for the day - the Chik'n Caesar Wrap and the tots - a great comfort meal, and a hard cider. I'm at or near Rosewood pretty often at different times of day, so I'm glad The Hoot is a viable option. My only gripe is that it's a bit difficult to find. I wish they had better signage on Rosewood, and below, that the entrance is in the parking lot below/behind the block. I parked down there and didn't even see it! read more
2 months ago
The Hoot is kind of fun. It's definitely an eclectic bar, and while it may look like it, it's not your basic neighborhood bar. I haven't tried any of the food, but the bar service has been great every time I've gone, and the bar manager is an absolute sweetheart. My best piece of advice would be to make sure you know what you're getting into if you go late at night, because if you don't, you might walk into something that you're not expecting. I wish I could say more, but I've only stopped in here a couple of times to grab a drink. Based on my limited experience, however, I'd say it's a good place to grab a drink in a laid-back environment. read more
2 months ago
Got the Veg a Fil A sandwich, fries! Food was fantastic love the pub feel of the restaurant and bathrooms were really clean. Also, they had the World Cup on which was a bonus, so I got to watch a game at the same time. Can't wait to come back through on my next trip to see my mom. read more
Super friendly service! We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and just *happened* upon a drag show. I drank a chai-tini and had biscuits and gravy. Drink was lovely, better than an espresso martini. Fun Halloween decorations in a dive-y space. Can't wait to come back! read more
Rosewood's area number one vegan spot opened about two years ago. It's an incredibly comfortable environment with couches and dim lighting decorated with what else many owls . I'm not a vegan but I enjoy eating here and having a drink for happy hour. Cool place for brunch on Sunday's. read more
2 years ago
This was our first time visiting the Hoot! It was actually a great experience on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. There is plenty of free parking in the back of the restaurant. There were games for customers to enjoy The Hoot is a vegan restaurant. This reminded me of a dive bar- a cozy coffee shop due to the ambience. Ordering from the bar was really convenient, no waiting on a waitress. All the staff at the Hoot were very accommodating. The food came out in a timely manner and the food was very tasty. This was a great spot for brunching in the Rosewood area. read more
When recently in town for a family function, I discovered this plant-based/vegan restaurant & bar via the HappyCow app. Upon arriving at the restaurant, hubby and I were immediately drawn in enter the restaurant & bar by the sign before the double door entrance. Upon arriving, we were relaxed by the cool music playing into the restaurant, seeing a pinball machine and appreciated seeing a variety of seating options including short and long tables, booths, and outdoor seating. After reviewing the menu, hubby and I approached the bar to order and hubby informed the employee of his nut allergy which let to her asking kitchen staff what menu items contained nuts. The employee quickly returned and informed us that menu items that included nuts were the boiled peanuts and the kale salad. Having reviewed the menu, we decided to order hush puppies with chipotle-brown sugar butter (which I haven't had since I became vegan in 2009,) a "Philly Sando" with french fries for me, a "Burger Bob" burger with tater tots for hubby, and an order of "Shroom Mac & Cheez" to spilt. While waiting for our to go order to be completed, we decided to enjoy two non-alcoholic mocktails on a "Haystack" for me and a employee create drink called "A Pocket Full of Sunshine." As I sat at a table and enjoyed my mocktail, hubby had fun playing the "Swords of Fury" pinball machine. In less than ten minutes, our drinks were finished and to go order was delivered to us. Upon returning to our rental condo, we opened up food boxes and we delighted by what we saw. The hush puppies were perfectly crispy on the outisde and moist on the inside. Although I was expecting for the butter dipping sauce to be overpowering, it provided the perfect amount of heat to the hush puppie's sweetness. The Philly sando was flavorful and the fries were hot and crispy. Hubby raved about the Burger Bob and said the tater tots were were done. The shroom mac & cheez had a good balance of flavor and cheeziness however, I would have loved it to have had even more mushrooms (but that's cause I really love mushrooms.) After such a delightful to go dining experience, the next time we're in the area, we will definitely plan to have a dine in experience to better enjoy the chill atmosphere, electic decor, delicious food, and friendly staff. read more
My sister is vegetarian so we decided to try out The Hoot while visiting USC when it popped up as a vegan option in the area. This place was a bit hard to spot because the entrance is on the back of the building. It's got sort of a dive bar or speakeasy feel at nighttime with dim lights and some pale blue light bulbs. The food was amazing! My mom and sister both had the Veg-Fil-a sandwich. I chose the Hoot sandwich which was delicious!! It was a cold citrus marinated tofu and red cabbage slaw on hot Texas toast. The tater tots were awesome! Service was very friendly, and quick! read more
5 months ago
I was surprised at the number of people in this alternative lifestyle-friendly bar on a weeknight. I guess you can find hippies anywhere, but I don't know where they went before this place opened as it is relatively new I think, and South Carolina is not exactly a vegan food paradise. I ordered at the bar and was served quickly, but chose outdoor seating; while this place is at the rear of a building and doesn't offer any great views or anything, it was a nice night. My gingery non-alcoholic beverage was refreshing, but the star of the show was a sandwich. I used to really want to keep tofu for Asian-style dishes served with noodles or white rice, but their sandwich is impressive, not so much for the tofu itself, but for the zingy slaw in the middle and the satisfying Texas Toast on the outside. It was a distinctively Southern preparation. I was a little irked they charge extra for kale salad, but I still probably did myself a favor ordering that over a more typical side. There were other appealing options on the menu, and the one I ordered was about as delicious as I could have hoped. read more
6 months ago
Went for family brunch on Sunday and it was amazing! From the food to the ambience everything was great! Service was impeccable as were the drinks and food. We had the rosewood bowl potatoes were delicious and crunchy 10/10. My kids really enjoyed the pancakes and ate the entire plate! Overall a great experience , will definitely be back! read more
This was my first vegan restaurant and it was a great experience. Cozy and inviting atmosphere. Great service. Ordered off of the brunch menu. Started with an apple harvest mimosa which was good. For food ordered the peanut butter banana French toast from the brunch special with a side of grits and the chikn biscuit with potatoes. The chikn was breaded perfectly and was very flavorful. Potatoes were good and crispy. Grits were seasoned and had the consistency I like. The French toast was a nice finish to a great meal. Not overly sweet. I would definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more
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We really enjoyed the service and the food was delicious. We will return again. The ambience was very cozy and eclectic. The staff was very courteous and friendly. I even enjoyed the cocktail special. The food was so filling and satisfying to our palate. My husband and I both had burgers and fries and we enjoyed two different appetizers, the fried mushrooms and the hush puppies. read more
We were invited to the hoot with some friends for a queer trivia, and even though seating was limited, we still enjoyed our time there. The ambience and the decor is very beautiful. Though it was a little noisy, so trivia was hard to hear. We enjoyed some great cocktails, and a few dishes. I got the Prosecco with cream de violet and it was very delicious. We got to order a boil peanuts, but they were ice cold and not really salty so we sent them back. We order the hush puppies and the mac & cheese. Let me just say the hush puppies are amazing with the butter I will be back for them even if ordering just to pick up, the mac & cheese I understand this is a vegan restaurant, but that was not mac & cheese. BUTTTT LET ME TELL YOU IT WAS STILL PHENOMENAL. IT HAD THE FLAVOR OF MAYBE TRUFFLE PASTA, AND A SAUCE THAT WAS COOKED ALL DAY. IT TASTED LIKE A WARM STICK TO YOUR BONES. TYPE OF MEAL WAS REALLY AMAZING WHEN DIPPING THE HUSH PUPPIES IN TO THE SAUCE. read more
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I've been here twice now (both times forgot to get food pics!). Love the decor, love the staff! I've had the hush puppies twice and they were out of this world! I tried the Mac and cheese. Not the greatest but still good. Got the nachos on my second visit and my friend and I absolutely cleaned the plate they were so amazing! Cocktails have been wonderful also! Will definitely be going back. read more
3 years ago
Hoot? You should give one. Are you looking for a place to hang with friends? A new date spot with dim lighting? Maybe you want to try your hand at some pinball? Or simply want some delish vegan food that has you questioning why you need meat? This place has it all. Was visiting town and a friend suggested this place. We had no idea it was vegan and typically I'm skeptical, but loved every dish! We tried the hush puppies (that'll make you want to do anything but), the mac and cheese, tots, and the beans and rice bowl. All dishes had loads of flavor and the portion sizes were great for the price. Service was awesome and the staff was very helpful to some newbies. Loved the local draft beer I had as well. Overall great spot and would definitely go back again when I visit Columbia. read more
3 years ago
Cool little spot that's new to Columbia, definitely a hipster vibe and as much a bar as it is a restaurant. You seat yourself and you have to order everything at the bar. They give you a number and bring out your food. The place is very loud due to the low ceilings and hard surfaces, they tried to help the noise with some acoustic panels but it is still loud even when half full. The wait / bar staff doesn't know much about the food or the menu. I asked about several items and how they were served and the waitress bartender didn't have a clue. She was willing to ask the kitchen but after several attempts I stopped asking and just ordered. The chard pita was a bit disappointing but the black-eyed hummus was very tasty. The hush puppies were delicious and I really enjoyed the spin they put on traditional honey butter by making it spicy brown sugar butter instead. The tots were cooked perfectly but again the bread on both the hoagie and the Texas toast was a bit too much and distracted from the wonderful flavors inside the sandwiches. I could eat the spicy chili ginger spread and red cabbage slaw all by its self as a side if it was offered that way. The Seitan "chicken" Philly was really good and I enjoyed all the flavors and texture of the sando! Will definitely come back for more. The back patio will be an excellent place to sit when the weather warms up some to escape the noise. Next time we will ask for the bread items to be less toasted. Overall a great experience read more
2 years ago
Hi. An awesome vegan restaurant! Awesome friendly helpful attentive staff! Food is wonderful! Tonight I enjoyed my second visit and ordered black beans and rice bowl! Just yummy! I'm not vegan per se but can live without meat! Ambience is upscale with relaxed atmosphere! Last nite I had the boiled peanuts, house salad, hushpuppies and " spring in a jar". Here's some pics of everything but beans & rice which was the best! 5 stars!! read more
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So much fun here!!! Food is amazing and crowd is fun too. Great service and so much fun playing music bingo read more
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Super cozy neighborhood bar serving elevated vegetarian bar food. In the heart of Rosewood, Hoot delivers on charm and ambiance. read more
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The hush puppies are a 10 they sold this review. The kale salad was a good side to my "Hoot Sandwich". The place has low lights and it's not that big however the staff was very friendly. You order at the bar and they bring the meal to your table. Nice vegan place for lunch. read more
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The food was great my favorite was the dip that came with the pretzels. Service was quick and everyone is very friendly. read more
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