Reservations recommended: These are the 8 most-booked restaurants in Columbia
It can be difficult in Columbia to walk in and get a table at many of the premium restaurants scattered around the city.
Chances are, if you don’t make early reservations for some of these Columbia restaurants, you’re not getting a table. The especially popular restaurants can be impossible to get a seat at times.
Here are the top eight most popular restaurants in the Columbia area, according to OpenTable, an online restaurant service:
California Dreaming at 401 S Main St
Located in downtown Columbia, this California Dreaming welcomes its guests with a “vibrant and inviting atmosphere.” They have a part of the city’s restaurant scene since 1984, and have a made-from-scratch menu that keeps bringing people back.
Open for lunch and dinner daily, this restaurant continues to be a valued part of the Columbia community.
Tupelo Honey at 2138 Pickens St
Tupelo Honey specializes in Southern cuisine and is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. They’re a great place to socialize with friends and family over some of their specialty cocktails.
Their motto is “Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.”
Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse at 410 Columbiana Dr
Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse takes inspiration from the South American country’s culinary excellence, serving up “succulent cuts of perfectly grilled meat, from tender sirloin to juicy lamb chops, brought directly to your table on skewers.”
They also have salads, exotic side dishes and other Brazilian specialties that anyone can enjoy.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House at 924 Senate St
A Columbia staple, Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves the “finest aged, corn-fed USDA prime beef.” When you get your steak, expect it be sizzling hot and cooked perfectly.
Customers can enjoy fresh seafood, cooked vegetables and homemade desserts with a selection of over 100 wines.
Melting Pot at 1410 Colonial Life Blvd W
Melting Pot takes a unique approach to dining that makes your reservation even more special. You can enjoy all sorts of different fondue, from a premium selection of meats, seafood, vegetables and desserts.
Saluda’s at 751 Saluda Ave
Located in the heart of Five Points, Saluda’s keeps on impressing residents and visitors. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year since the restaurant opened, its staff continues to serve customers with southern hospitality.
You can enjoy southern cuisine with French and Italian influences, with only the highest-quality ingredients.
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse at 1508 Main St
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse is located right next to the State House, and is a unique, all-you-can-eat featuring a salad bar with over 30 items, six hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, chicken, pork and lamb sliced at your table.
There is a full bar with a selection of wines from Argentina, Chile and California.
Bonefish Grill at 4708 Forest Dr
This chain restaurant has a special place in Columbia. Bonefish Grill’s signature dishes include hand-cut, wood-grilled meats made with the freshest, high-quality ingredients.