Delicious food, eclectic upscale decor really made this place stand out. Elijah, our server was…read morejust the right amount of attentive amd knowledgeable.

Food was average but pricey, we got a flatbread and salad. Service was great, menu seemed limited.read more

My first time to this establishment! Hands-down, some of…read morethe best food I've had in a while. Roasted chicken entrée was delicious. So much food I had leftovers for the next day. My service was excellent. Owner and manager both came over at different times to welcome us to their restaurant and sincerely wanted to know what we thought of their food and establishment. Ambience is going to attract all the hunters out there. Lots of game on the walls from afar and local. You will not be disappointed if you visit The Beer Hunter. I can see this is going to be my favorite hangout for college football So glad you guys made it to Blythewood. I wish you all the best.

RARELY give a 1 review but this one is well deserved and that's ONLY because I can't give it a…read morezero. My friend and I went for the first time on 7-11-2026 because we heard it was new and the food was good. Upon entering, we were told that there would be a 30 min wait. We agreed, I put my name on the list and we went to sit down. Maybe3-4 minutes later, a family of 4 came in, put there name on the list and sat down. After about 10-15 minutes, the server (who was also at the hostess stand and told us that it will be a 30 min wait) went to the family of 4 and seated them at a booth. Noticing this, I walked to the hostess stand and asked one of the servers who was walking around if I could speak with a manager. Shortly afterwards, a young man came to the front. He never introduced himself but instead, just asked what the problem was. Before telling him I asked him 2 questions. My first question was were the booths on both sides of the restaurant the same size (on the opposite side of the restaurant, there was a couple sitting in a booth). He confirmed that they were the same size. I then proceeded to ask him did they accept reservations. He told me that they DO NOT accept reservations. With this information made available (because I wanted to make SURE that my concern was valid), I told him how the family of 4 that had been seated had come in AFTER us. He looked at the wait list and tried to tell me that the name on the list for a family of 4 was ahead of me (to provide additional context, the wait list contains the name for the party waiting to be seated as well as the time that the party arrived. My name and time was BEFORE the family that came in. I confirmed this as we were looking at the wait list TOGETHER). The manager then proceeds to say, "Well I wasn't up here" as if that much wasn't obvious. After expressing my disappointment with the service received, he offered a lackluster apology, "Well I'm sorry". I told him that I just wanted to bring it to his attention, informed him that he could remove us from the list because we were no longer interested in dining there, and we left. There has to be a better standard of service in this establishment and some of the staff could definitely benefit from some training in interpersonal relationships.

The service is wonderful. The atmosphere was very nice in our bartender was very attentive and…read morecourteous. The food was actually really good that I was very surprised at the quality and how delicious our food tasted. I would definitely recommend coming here. Justin was just so great it should be committed for his friendly personality. I would definitely come back.

The all you can eat crabs were good! I only wish they had it where you can place an order because…read moreI'm normally done after 1 time.

My husband and I came to The Hollow for date night, and it completely lived up to the hype. The…read moreatmosphere is unlike anywhere else in Columbia warm, cozy, and beautifully designed with a unique forest-inspired theme that makes the entire experience feel special. We had with the Wild Game Tasting Board, and the rotating selection of meats, cheeses, and accompaniments was thoughtfully curated, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor. Every bite offered something different. I paired it with one of their Prosecco cocktails, which was crisp, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the tasting board. The service was attentive, the ambiance was perfect for a date night, and it's easy to see why this place has become such a favorite in The Vista. If you're looking for a restaurant that's a little different from the usual steakhouse or Italian spot, The Hollow is absolutely worth visiting. We'll definitely be back to explore more of their adventurous menu.

I was not impressed, but there is a lot of potential here to be impressed…read more When we first arrived, the hostess immediately let us know the kitchen would be closing soon, even though there was still an open reservation after ours. That created a slightly rushed feeling right from the start of the experience. When the food arrived, it was not served hot. The fries were seasoned but came out cold, so we had to send them back. The service also felt a bit disengaged, as though the server was ready to wrap things up, even though there was still about 30 to 45 minutes before closing time. That said, once the food was remade and served hot, it was really good. My salad, however, was not the same experience, as the lettuce had brown spots throughout, which took away from the overall quality. You can tell the kitchen has potential when the food is prepared properly, but consistency is the issue. The ambience is very cool and visually appealing. It is a bit dark for my personal preference in the evening, but I can imagine it being bright and beautiful during the daytime. The cocktail I ordered was just okay and didn't really stand out. Overall, there is definitely potential here, but improvements in consistency, service attentiveness, and food quality control would really elevate the experience.

This was a new location for me, but I decided to try it because the food looked delicious and…read moreeveryone was raving about the fluffy cheese. And I swear to God, I'm part mouse so of course I had to get the fluffy cheese, but it comes with a spicy honey normally and I'm not very much into sweets so I asked them if I could have some of the pepper do peppers instead and they graciously swapped out those two ingredients and those pepper juices are amazing with this cheese or just fill that bad boy up and pop it in absolutely delicious. The bread is fluffy. The top is crusty. It's really good bread and I normally don't eat bread at restaurants because too many carbs but it's nice. Then I ordered the malfadine shrimp pasta as my entrée and oh my gosh! These noodles are an interesting shape there wide a little bit wider than fettuccine, but their edges are a little bit curled. It's hard to explain but they hold onto the sauce wonderfully but they are long noodles so and they were the perfect al dente texture so it's really hard not to just slurp and and get sauce everywhere on yourself and whoever you're sitting with so be careful about that I mean, I suppose you could try to cut the noodles up in a little very tiny pieces but where's the fun in that man just go in for it and gently chew and slurp those noodles ok? The sauce is amazing. It's light it's packed a full of flavor. The shrimp are beautifully cooked beautifully tender. This is a dish. I'm gonna be dreaming about it. I will definitely put it on my. I gotta have it at least once a month rotation I also tried two of their beers and for nine dollars. It's a good sized serving. I wanna say it's at least 20 ounces which isn't bad for a craft beer? I think both of these beers were from Charleston so yay local breweries anyway this is a beautiful location right on Senate Street across from tin roof and Ruth Chris steakhouse apparently this building used to be an old fire department and there's lots of beautiful comfortable seating outside which is where I'm sitting right now and you really need to come try this place it's lovely. Oh, and my server was really nice and attentive as well. I just can't remember her name at the moment sorry.

Had to come back a second time because the vibes are immaculate. Started with the onion dip which…read morewas great! Will say more on the lighter side. For entree split the beef kofta and it was DELICIOUS!!! A smaller dish but packed with flavor. Perfectly balanced and well suited for a night out with drinks. Have been here twice and have had the best experience both times. Highly recommend.

It's been years since I've been here... stopped in last weekend. Bar staff was super nice. Drinks…read morewere strong and the food was tasty'

First time here and I tried the smoked salmon BLT. They should have been ashamed giving such a…read moresmall piece of salmon on that long loaf of bread. Least the bacon covered the whole bread. The flavor was good however. Their sweet potato fries were spectacular, I love when they come with cinnamon and sugar. The sweet tea was on point too. Parking lot is kinda small so I can imagine on a wkend or a game night it could be hard to find close parking.

When I tell you I enjoyed my food to the very last drop, believe it! I have been wanting to try…read morethis 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:)

Stopped by the Hoot to grab dinner. My mom had been telling me about this place for a while so she…read moredecided 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.

What an absolute refreshing addition to the Columbia/West Columbia area. It was such a great…read moreexperience! It felt like it's about family here, it's set up for connection, and community. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and taken care of. It's the kind of place where conversations flow easily, strangers become friends, and memories are made around vinyl music, & great wine!!. We made friends with the people sitting next to us! Our order came hot and so tasty, the hot dog and the hush puppies are to die for! A Must try! It's truly unlike anything else in South Carolina. We can't wait to go back this weekend!!

A unique cocktail bar and restaurant offering up many different options. They have only been opened…read morefor about 5 days and outdoor deck construction is almost complete.