Good Taste Guide to Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC is a fun foodie town with plenty to do! It’s the capital city of South Carolina, and home to the University of South Carolina, so you’ll find lots of events, shops, and restaurant that cater not only to the locals but all of the visitors that frequent the town.

Columbia, SC Field Notes

YOUR COLUMBIA TO DO LIST

we love weekends in Columbia, SC. here’s what we recommend.

GO TO SODA CITY MARKET.

Every Saturday, the Soda City Market pops up downtown – and it’s so much fun, you can plan a trip around it!

STAY DOWNTOWN.

We like to stay in the Downtown Columbia Moxy so you’re steps away from Soda City Market in the morning.

EXPLORE THE ZOO.

Kids love Riverbanks Zoo, and they also have fun events throughout the year (like the wine tasting!) for adults.

Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli is, in fact, divine.

DINE SOMEPLACE CASUAL.

Fun for families

The whole family will love pizza at the Village Idiot – order the dirty bone sauce!!
Try a magical breakfast sandwich from Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
Order the smoked chicken wings and play games at Transmission Arcade (fun for kids!).

Saluda's Columbia SC — Saluda’s southern charm and creative menu is unmatched.

DINE SOMEPLACE FANCY.

Fun for date night

Di Vino Roso for upscale Italian
Saluda’s has a fantastic wine list, overlooks Five Points, and offers an upscale menu with southern cuisine
Terra is a farm to table spot to try in West Columbia
Hall’s Chophouse is a Columbia staple for steak
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar is a trendy new spot where you can grill at your table!
Mill Pond Steakhouse is located on a dark road about 30 minutes from Columbia, but this remote fine dining restaurant is worth the drive!