Restaurants in Columbia

[TheGuitarCock]

We're coming down Saturday morning for the Kenny Concert. We'll be getting in town around 12. What are some good places to eat in Columbia near Assembly and the Stadium? We are coming from Spartanburg. Nothing fast-food and nothing REALLY, REALLY fancy. Just something good, unique, and sorta quick.

Thanks

[Cocklover]

If you know where Five Points is, head down there. Yesterday's is a great restaurant. Also California Dreaming is a nice restaurant, on Greene Street.

[GotSpurrier82]

No-Name Deli (on Marion, I think). Groucho's in Five Points. Lotsa stuff.

[Spurticus]

Doc's Barbeque on shop Road. Less than a mile from the Stadium.
There are a couple of Deli's up on Rosewood. As well as a Lizard's Thicket just off Rosewood right behind the Technical College.

[TheGuitarCock]

It'd probably be for us to eat kind of away from the stadium to avoid traffic. I was thinking about Yesterday's or Damons.

Where exactly is Yesterdays? How do I get there and get back to the stadium?

[usc1]

Go to the Salty Nut Cafe. The food, waitresses, and atmosphere is all amazing. You will not be sorry

[Spurticus]

If you're coming from Spartanburg get on I-77 at Exit 16 (off 26). Go two exits past Bluff (Garner's Ferry Road) turn right on Garner's Ferry and go down about 1/2 mile. You'll come to a Wal-Mart shoping center. There's a Ruby Tuesdays there at the entrance to Wal-Mart and if you go through the Wal-Mart parking lot, there's a Ryan's on the other end.

[palmettogirlusc]

yesterdays,
groucho's (if you havn't eaten at the one in the burg yet),
andy's deli (my personal fav..."hello my dear" lol),
lizards thicket,
palmetto pig,
d's wings,
mellow mushroom (again if you haven't eaten at the one in the burg),
5 guys burger and fries,
monterrys,
flying saucer (they should let you in if you are eating lunch and with your parents),
wild wings,
& damons.

[Gamecock_girl_west]

Salty Nut is good. I also like Mr Friendly's right across the street. Its an updated "Southern" food place. Its not fancy/formal but a bit more than an applebee's, ruby tuesday, etc...

[palmettogirlusc]

It'd probably be for us to eat kind of away from the stadium to avoid traffic. I was thinking about Yesterday's or Damons.

Where exactly is Yesterdays? How do I get there and get back to the stadium?

take 126 huger street
take a left on blossom
follow blossom till you see harden street
take a left at harden street (welcome to 5pts, haha)
yesterdays will be on your left, it'll be the building with a street on the other side and the man in the tub on the roof.

[usc90grad]

I recommend California Dreaming, although it might be packed before the concert.

[TheGuitarCock]

take 126 huger street
take a left on blossom
follow blossom till you see harden street
take a left at harden street (welcome to 5pts, haha)
yesterdays will be on your left, it'll be the building with a street on the other side and the man in the tub on the roof.



Ok. So when we get out of Yesterdays how do we get back to the stadium?

[palmettogirlusc]

Ok. So when we get out of Yesterdays how do we get back to the stadium?

turn right back onto blossom,
take a left onto assembly (you'll know you are there when you see the strom thurmond center...but becareful there is no left turning light.)
and you will be set.

[Snake]

You'll be waiting a while, but, I also recommend California Dreaming.

If you have time to ride over to the Harbison area (Irmo).......I would also recommend Carraba's. (they have call ahead reservations.....just off the Harbison Blvd. exit on I-26)

[TaterHater1984]

Freaking Grilled Teriaki is amazing. It's basically exactly like Fuji. Being from Spartanburg, I asume you've been there.

[Drunkeneskimofo]

I think I'd say go with Yesterdays as well.

[TheGuitarCock]

Freaking Grilled Teriaki is amazing. It's basically exactly like Fuji. Being from Spartanburg, I asume you've been there.

Oh yeah! Haha. That stuff is GREAT!:cocky:

[palmettogirlusc]

Freaking Grilled Teriaki is amazing. It's basically exactly like Fuji. Being from Spartanburg, I asume you've been there.

you had to mention grilled teriaki. i hate you scooter.

now i'm craving japanese...thanks.

[CoverTwo]

sesame chicken...

*falls over*

[TaterHater1984]

Crap. It's always me.

[palmettogirlusc]

Crap. It's always me.

you should come to expect that by now.

[TaterHater1984]

you should come to expect that by now.But, I made you hungry. So, I win.

[IHateOrange]

Freaking Grilled Teriaki is amazing. It's basically exactly like Fuji. Being from Spartanburg, I asume you've been there. I was a huuuuuge fuji fan when I went to SMC!

[palmettogirlusc]

ya know...i've been livin in spartanburg since 1999, i've never been to fuji...

[palmettogirlusc]

But, I made you hungry. So, I win.

no.

fail.

b/c now i'm hungry & unhappy.

[TaterHater1984]

ya know...i've been livin in spartanburg since 1999, i've never been to fuji...You fail.

[CoverTwo]

She's sheltered. You didnt know?

[palmettogirlusc]

fuji wasn't cool until i was a soph at usc. so i don't wanna hear it. until then, it was a sketch place.

[palmettogirlusc]

She's sheltered. You didnt know?

bingo.

[TaterHater1984]

fuji wasn't cool until i was a soph at usc. so i don't wanna hear it. until then, it was a sketch place.I ate there before every single football game all 4 years.

[TaterHater1984]

bingo.fail.

[palmettogirlusc]

I ate there before every single football game all 4 years.

sweetie...when you were a freshman in high school, i was a freshman at USC...

so by the time i came back from my first year here, fuji was an actual okay place to eat.

so i win

you fail.

[palmettogirlusc]

and i can't help it if i have lead a sheltered life, thats all my parents.

oh and after football games we went to rockola

[TaterHater1984]

sweetie...when you were a freshman in high school, i was a freshman at USC...

so by the time i came back from my first year here, fuji was an actual okay place to eat.

so i win

you fail.I ate there before I was in high school. So, I win. Let's move this to the Goofer.

[TaterHater1984]

oh and after football games we went to rockolaGay/fail.

[Spur's Addiction]

Hunter Gatherer Brewpub on Main St is really good.

[ColaCock]

Salty Nut sounds like what you're looking for. They have the biggest deck and saltiest nuts in 5 Points.

In the Vista...maybe 5 Guys? Best burgers & fries I've had in awhile. Liberty in the Vista is good. Damon's sucks in the Vista.

Don't go for the places that won't be packed automatically...California Dreaming (which is probably too much for what you want).

Overall, I'd say Salty Nut is your best bet. They have good food, chill and relaxed scene, have an outside deck, and the waitresses are pretty hot. They also have peanuts you can eat and toss on the floor. If you like chicken salad, get the Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwhich!

[RbrewDawg]

I highly suggest Carolina Wings, try to get in there as much as possible

[usc90grad]

You could always eat at the stadium. Nothing beats a $4 hot dog and $6 coke.

[USCocks3]

Rockaways my boy, Rockaways...

Yesterday's is good, but not great.
Salty Nut is very good.

For my money it's either Rockaways (you'll thank me later if you go there) or Salty Nut (waitresses make up for a lot, they're all a bunch of sorostitutes)

[ColaCock]

Rockaways my boy, Rockaways...

Yesterday's is good, but not great.
Salty Nut is very good.

For my money it's either Rockaways (you'll thank me later if you go there) or Salty Nut (waitresses make up for a lot, they're all a bunch of sorostitutes)
I was going to say Rockaways but he'd never find that place. Pimento Cheesburger FTW! Yesterday's isn't really that great...bout the same as a Lizard's Thicket except with an atmosphere. The food is average at best.

[The Dude]

Oh man, I went to Rockaway's after the Spring game...

had the jalapeno burger and thought it was great...only problem is, we had the worst service that I've had in YEARS...

I mean this girl was absolutely pathetic...could never seem to flag her down, there werent that many people in the restaurant, she couldnt remember half of what we asked for...it was pitiful.

the food was awesome, but the service will more than likely prevent me from going back.

[palmettogirlusc]

...i have yet to go to rockaways. i wanna go now that i've finally figured out where it is.

[ColaCock]

...i have yet to go to rockaways. i wanna go now that i've finally figured out where it is.

haha it is quite camoflauged. no sign or anything. you should try it out, it won't knock your socks off but it is pretty nice inside with a nice chill bar and of course the burgers are pretty good. the pimento tater tots are good, too.

[palmettogirlusc]

i'm not a fan of pimento tho. but i've heard the burgers are great.

[CoverTwo]

Pimento Cheese Fries @ Rockaways FTW.

[ColaCock]

i'm not a fan of pimento tho. but i've heard the burgers are great.

trust ColaCock on this one. it isn't like the pimento cheese sandwiches you scraped from the container and put on bread. it is GOOD. not a sweet pimento, just real good.

pimento cheeseburger, pimento cheese tots. do it. you'll need a friend to share.

[palmettogirlusc]

i may try the tots when i go...

not so sure i want that on a burger...

[cockofstono]

sorostitutes

:rotfl: :rotfl:
I have a new word to use. Maybe it was worth the 2 minutes reading the rest of this thread. Same mediocre or worse restaurants that have been in Columbis for decades. Rockaways being the exception.

If I asked for restaurant advise and someone sent me to Grouchos or Andy's Deli I would hunt them down and torture them.

[palmettogirlusc]

:rotfl: :rotfl:
I have a new word to use. Maybe it was worth the 2 minutes reading the rest of this thread. Same mediocre or worse restaurants that have been in Columbis for decades. Rockaways being the exception.

If I asked for restaurant advise and someone sent me to Grouchos or Andy's Deli I would hunt them down and torture them.
so you're sayin you are gonna come after me for sayin that?

personally i don't like grouchos. i like andy's. but to each his own.

oh and i DISPISE the word sorostitute. why? b/c i was in a sorority and i am nowhere NEAR what people make us sound like with that word.

[ColaCock]

If I asked for restaurant advise and someone sent me to Grouchos or Andy's Deli I would hunt them down and torture them.

Two of the most overrated, overpriced places to eat in Columbia...Andy's being the worst of the two. The portions at Andy's are so small it only pisses you off after eating...the bags of chips- I swear I opened them one time and counted 7 chips in the bag. Also, they nuke the hot sandwiches in the microwave so the bread is kinda chewy when it comes out. Rip off, I will not eat there.

[palmettogirlusc]

Two of the most overrated, overpriced places to eat in Columbia...Andy's being the worst of the two. The portions at Andy's are so small it only pisses you off after eating...the bags of chips- I swear I opened them one time and counted 7 chips in the bag. Also, they nuke the hot sandwiches in the microwave so the bread is kinda chewy when it comes out. Rip off, I will not eat there.

i will agree, over priced, but so is everywhere you go to eat.

however, honestly, i get halfway through my astronaut at andy's and i'm stuffed. and i like my bread chewy, i dont want stiff bread.

[ColaCock]

i will agree, over priced, but so is everywhere you go to eat.

however, honestly, i get halfway through my astronaut at andy's and i'm stuffed. and i like my bread chewy, i dont want stiff bread.
i don't want stiff bread either...but i don't want it chewy. i want it normal...fresh. you can walk across the street to Sammi's and get more food for less money and it taste better...the composition of the sandwiches at Andy's is ridiculously primitive. for example, the astronaut: bread, cheese, meat, thousand island (or whatever) sauce---done, that will be 7.50 please and don't forget your bag of chips my friend!

andy is NOT my friend. i need to make a shirt that says that...kidding.

but really, i compare the pricing to what you get and there is just way too much around it IMO to make a smart decision to eat there. but if it floats your boat, go for it!
:thumbsup:

[sc455]

i say liberty taphouse in the vista. much better, but not so expensive

[TheGuitarCock]

Thanks to all for giving ideas!

As of last night, we decided on Yesterdays. But some of these post actually changed my mind. I don't even know what kind of food Yesterdays has. Just sounded good and I know a lot of people like it.

I am leaning torwards Salty Nut. What kind of place is it? I mean I am going to have my mom with me so I don't want to be "that kind" of place if you know what I mean. What kind of food do they have?

Also, Directions. To Salty nut, and from there to stadium!?!?!
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thanks

[ColaCock]

Thanks to all for giving ideas!

As of last night, we decided on Yesterdays. But some of these post actually changed my mind. I don't even know what kind of food Yesterdays has. Just sounded good and I know a lot of people like it.

I am leaning torwards Salty Nut. What kind of place is it? I mean I am going to have my mom with me so I don't want to be "that kind" of place if you know what I mean. What kind of food do they have?

Also, Directions. To Salty nut, and from there to stadium!?!?!
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thanks

Yesterdays is like Lizards Thicket but with an atmosphere...best way to explain. You can get vegetables and your meats...chicken fried steak...roast beef...etc etc. It is pretty much a "tourist spot" in Columbia, if you will. It was on MTV's Road Rules at once. I've ate there quite a bit, but not by choice each time after the first. Good sweet tea though...but...

Sweet tea even better at Salty Nut. Salty Nut is a laid back kind of place with a deck wrapping around it. Ever been to Salty Dog Cafe in HH? Kinda like that. Food is served in baskets and they have everything from salads...to wraps...to burgers...to chicken/cheesteak philly. The tots are REALLY good there and so is the honey mustard. They have peanuts that you can eat and throw on the floor. Way hotter waitresses at Salty Nut as well...plus individual TVs at the booths.

Salty Nut is on Greene Street (the road that runs through campus in front of Russell House). You can hook a left on Greene Street from Assembly and it will eventually be on right once you pass campus. OR you can take a left onto Gervais (from Huger or Assembly) then go down until you get to Harden St (take a right, this street splits 5 Pts) and then hook another right on Greene Street. It is on the left.

[ColaCock]

To Salty nut, and from there to stadium!?!?!

When you leave Salty Nut, your best option is to go down Greene towards Harden and hook a right. Then go down and hook a right onto Blossom...take that all the way to Assembly and hook a left and you'll be on your way to Willy B.

Or you could use GoogleMaps.

[palmettogirlusc]

we got it covered...i showed him the website with a map...

oh the power of the internet.

[vegasmark]

anything but Maurice's BBQ

[ColaCock]

Just one more quick note: I am not trying to say that Salty Nut is one of the finest restaurants in Columbia. I just think it would fit what you'd want that day...food is quick...they are quick...it is chill..etc.

[tanyhillcockfan]

yesterdays,
groucho's (if you havn't eaten at the one in the burg yet),
andy's deli (my personal fav..."hello my dear" lol),
lizards thicket,
palmetto pig,
d's wings,
mellow mushroom (again if you haven't eaten at the one in the burg),
5 guys burger and fries,
monterrys,
flying saucer (they should let you in if you are eating lunch and with your parents),
wild wings,
& damons.

if your there for lunch it doesnt matter if your underage kid

and eat at mellow mushroom

[TheGuitarCock]

Just one more quick note: I am not trying to say that Salty Nut is one of the finest restaurants in Columbia. I just think it would fit what you'd want that day...food is quick...they are quick...it is chill..etc.

Yeah-It's final-Salty Nut it is. I'm trusting you Cola. lol. But I agree, nothing fancy, something quick and laid back to fit the mood for the day...thanks for your help bro!

[ColaCock]

Yeah-It's final-Salty Nut it is. I'm trusting you Cola. lol. But I agree, nothing fancy, something quick and laid back to fit the mood for the day...thanks for your help bro!

you'll thank me. i want pts if you're satisfied.

[TheGuitarCock]

you'll thank me. i want pts if you're satisfied.

haha. i will do. well, i want pts. if I am satisfied too.

(wait, that doesn't make sense, nevermind, lol)

[kosimpsononthestop]

if you like barbeque, docs or palmetto pigs is the way to go. docs is my favorite place in cola. they have the best fried chicken and sweet tea. i am not sure if they are open on saturdays are not. for some reason, i think they are only open on saturdays during home football games.

palmetto pig is right by the coliseum and has great babeque.

if you feel like pizza, village idiot is the best pizza in town

[COCKDIESEL]

McDonalds on Earlwood has some slammin Burgers, don't know if you ever heard of them or not but check it out if you get the chance.

[atlgamecockman]

Oh yeah, 5 Guys is the best burger you'll ever eat. and if you end up needing something quick, theres always franks.

[atlgamecockman]

does rockaways still exist, does anyone in columbia know?

[yorkgamecock05]

yea man, just ate at rockaways tonight...thats a damn good burger you get there

[atlgamecockman]

great. I used to eat there w/ my parents all the time when I was a kid. I love me some turtleheads.

[NewberryCock]

Amazing this thread jumped from April to tonite

[NavyCock16]

Go to the Salty Nut Cafe. The food, waitresses, and atmosphere is all amazing. You will not be sorry


I agree!! Haha, I think I single handedly kept that place business for the four years i was @ USC! I like to stay at the Claussen's Inn just because it's right across the street!

[Gaichon]

Just tried Delhi Palace on Broad River Rd last night for the first time. Great food (I love Indian) and really, really good service.

[Woody7687]

doesnt anyone eat at piggy park or Maurices or Rush's anymore

[Cockhornleghorn]

doesnt anyone eat at piggy park or Maurices or Rush's anymore

Rush's is good, but most people don't eat at Maurices.

[CockyBoiler]

Rush's is good, but most people don't eat at Maurices.

Im a big fan of palmetto pig.