Food & Drink

5 restaurants to try in northeast Richland County

A selection of sandwiches and wings from Top Dawg Tavern
A selection of sandwiches and wings from Top Dawg Tavern

Every once in a while you want to go out and try something new to eat. If you find yourself in northeast Richland County this week, we’re here to help you out.

While this is not a complete list of all of the terrific places an area might offer, please consider these restaurants — and tell us know what you like — the next time you’re in the northeast part of Richland County:

Henry’s Carolina Philly cheesesteak
Henry’s Carolina Philly cheesesteak

Henry’s Northeast is a family sports bar that specializes in burgers, variations of Philly cheesesteaks, wraps and salads. Open for lunch and dinner (with other locations on Devine St. in Columbia and State St. in West Columbia). 111 Sparkleberry Crossing, www.henrysgrillandbar.com

Greek salad with chicken at Pontiac House of Pizza
Greek salad with chicken at Pontiac House of Pizza

Pontiac House of Pizza. Every small town has a House of Pizza. What makes this one different is that the pizza is really good and, if you prefer something else, there’s an entire menu of Italian favorites. 10531 Two Notch Rd. (803) 699-7070

Hangar steak with fries and sides at Solstice Kitchen
Hangar steak with fries and sides at Solstice Kitchen

Solstice Kitchen. Relax at the bar, lounge on the patio (weather permitting), and enjoy some of the best renditions of new Southern cuisine. Sign up for the newsletter to take advantage of special evenings such as babysitter night (they provide sitters so parents can enjoy date night). Open for lunch and dinner. 841 Sparkleberry Lane, solsticekitchen.com

Sashimi from Sumo Japanese Steak House
Sashimi from Sumo Japanese Steak House

Sumo Japanese Steak House serves sushi and sashimi, bento boxes and hibachi-style chicken, steak and seafood. It’s a great way to meet other people and enjoy the entertainment of watching your food prepared at the table. Open for lunch and dinner. 151 Clemson Rd., www.sumojapanesesteakhouses.com/index.html

A selection of sandwiches and wings from Top Dawg Tavern
A selection of sandwiches and wings from Top Dawg Tavern

Top Dawg Tavern has everything you need for a casual/sporty night out: burgers, Coney Island hot dogs, salads, sandwiches and wings. If you want to step up your game (see what we did there?), opt for sweet bourbon salmon, mahi-mahi or pot roast. 498 Town Center, Village at Sandhill, www.topdawgtavern.com/

This story was originally published December 11, 2017 at 8:28 AM with the headline "5 restaurants to try in northeast Richland County."

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