Top Best American Restaurants in Columbia

"As a college town, Columbia has its fair share of inexpensive sandwich shops, coffeehouses, take-out counters and burger joints, many of which are very good. But luckily, you don't have to look too hard for a more upscale Columbia, SC restaurant experience. Some of the best bets for American and Southern cuisine are Hennessy's, Motor Supply Company, Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar, Terra, Ruth's Chris, Mr. Friendly's and Saluda's."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Misaochaaan used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Cola’s Restaurant can be found at the 1930s restored RC Cola bottling plant."

"The restaurant was opened in 2006 by owner and award-winning chef Mike Davis, whose heart and passion for excellence show in everything he does. The venue is a slow-food paradise, receiving seasonal ingredients directly from local farms to ensure freshness and quality. The menu changes daily and follows the local supplies."

"Upscale and stylish, with exposed brick and a warm color palette, Terra has developed a following among local foodies who appreciate the cooking and the..."

"House-churned ice cream (we recommend the Makers Mark) paired with the cookie of the day + those legendary views from the Terra dining room."

"More than just a place for great beer, River Rat is also one of our go-to spots for wings. The brewery is putting the finishing touches on a rooftop bar + lounge that is sure to impress. Take in the skyline and Williams-Brice Stadium from your perch."

"More than just great beer in a brewery, you won’t find a food truck or small bites at our facility, we are a full-scale American Restaurant with some of the best grub in town..."

"Enjoy a local craft brew and the sight of Williams Brice Stadium beckoning in the distance from River Rat Brewery."

"While you may be familiar with the regional sports bar, you may be surprised to learn their Vista locale offers killer views (looking at you, Adluh Flour) from the upper deck. Al fresco happy hour, anyone?. A post shared by glennab28 (@glennab28) on Oct 28, 2017 at 1:55pm PDT"

"Views of the Vista (including the iconic Adluh building!) along with a glimpse of the South Carolina State House can be spotted from the upper deck of this tavern and eatery."

"Uber Eats users in Columbia seem to love the Breakfast And Brunch delivery from Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe in Gervais Street Corridor, Indah Coffee in Belleview, Curiosity Coffee Bar in Elmwood, Ray’s Diner in Foxhall, and Eggs Up Grill."

"I can't say enough about the lovely experience I had at Goat's. I came across the establishment because they were listed as a participant of Black Restaurant…”more. Indoor & Outdoor dining"

"From the service, staff, atmosphere and especially the food, Goat’s gets all the stars!. We began our meal with the Crab Au Gratin (crab dip — had an... (803) 708-4495Order online"

"From the service, staff, atmosphere and especially the food, Goat’s gets all the stars!. We began our meal with the Crab Au Gratin (crab dip — had an abun... More reviews"

"Seven Oaks Park offers a lot of amenities to the Irmo community, including a full-service recreation complex with fitness, athletics, instructional, and cultural arts programs. The 30,000 square-foot facility also offers Irmo-area residents three gymnasiums, dance and art studios, nine athletic fields, picnic shelters, and playgrounds. It can very easily become your family’s new favorite place!"

"A haven for both meat and vegan lovers, Freshe Poke is a charming restaurant where you can enjoy a wide variety of Hawaiian poke bowls and sushi burritos. These favorite dishes are also prepared using tofu and vegetables along with vegan sauces. While here, start with a volcano eruption bowl and seaweed salad."

"If you’re a sushi lover, and haven’t tried poké then you are absolutely missing out. Freshe Poké has three restaurant locations in Columbia: downtown, Forest Acres & Harbison. You can create your own bowl or choose straight from their menu."

"Absolutely the best sushi in taste and you can’t beat the prices!. 3 rolls or 18 pieces for only $6.95 or 5 rolls or 30 pieces of sushi for $10.50 More reviews"