Krista & Lawrence
Things To Do
Soda City Market
On Saturday mornings, Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets.
Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza
Tazza Kitchen is a casual eatery in Columbia's Trenholm Plaza near Forest Acres , with a focus on seasonal ingredients, wood fired cooking & craft beverages. Tip: Sit out on the patio and order the spicy sausage and black pepper honey pizza! *reservations recommended*
West Columbia Riverwalk
The Cayce-West Columbia Riverwalk is a 3.5 mile system of paths and boardwalks running along the banks of the Congaree River.
Columbia Canal & Riverfront Park
This flat, easy walking, paved trail follows the old towpath of the Columbia Canal—which had a brief career in the 19th century, but became obsolete because of the railroads. This Three Rivers Greenway trail ends at the canal diversion dam, which provides a miniature impersonation of Niagara Falls after heavy rains.
Market On Main
Located at the corner of Main Street and Lady Street in the heart of downtown Columbia, Market on Main is an al fresco gourmet kitchen, market, and bar featuring southern American flare and a 23 foot LED jumbotron. *reservation recommended*
Bourbon
Industrial haunt in historic digs with Cajun & Creole bites, an ample whiskey menu & weekend brunch. Recently expanded into the next-door building, boasting a large lounge for cocktails and snacks.
Halls Chophouse Columbia
Popular steakhouse serving choice cuts of beef & locally sourced seafood in sophisticated surrounds. Would recommend making reservations, but also can slide into the bar area for some food and drinks most nights. Also known for their Sunday brunch.
Home Team BBQ
There's something for everyone at Home Team BBQ, with authentic BBQ, ribs, chicken and pulled pork, as well as down home, finger lickin’ sides, a fun bar, rustic atmosphere and great entertainment including weekly live music and sports on the TVs.
The Gourmet Shop
The Gourmet Shop in Five Points opened in 1979 and is a specialty food and wine retail store with an small café. The Gourmet Shop features an extensive menu offering favorites such as their famous chicken salad sandwich and brie and bacon croissant. They are purveyors of the finest foods, wines and wares. Outside seating is first come first served, with a walk up waitlist inside.
Black Rooster
A new, casual restaurant featuring a "Frenchish" menu with staples like Onion Soup Gratinee, Steak Frites, Nicoise Salad and an all-French wine. Black Rooster also has a spectacular rooftop bar overlooking the rivers and the cityscape of Columbia. In the spirit of French bistros and brasseries, it is first come, first served on the rooftop! Reservations recommended for inside dining.
Hendrix Restaurant
Once a grocery store and then hardware store, Hendrix offers indoor dining and an unique cocktails in the open-air rooftop bar, overlooking the old Tapp's Department Store. Its name references E.T. Hendrix, the building’s historic grocer who occupied the space from 1906 to 1926. Rooftop bar is first come, first served only.
Motor Supply Company Bistro
Set in a historic brick building that once sold engine supplies, this Columbia stalwart helped pioneer the state's local food movement. The daily menu draws from meats butchered in-house, fresh seafood, and handmade pasta. There's also a popular Sunday brunch and an award-winning wine list.
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Alehouse
A brewery located in the historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar, near downtown Columbia, featuring a menu with various bar snacks and handcrafted pizzas, in addition to their brews on tap, and now specialty cocktails.
River Rat Brewery
A brewery with an outside area to lounge with your favorite brew, where families and dogs are always welcome Play Corn-Hole, Giant Jenga, or schedule a tour of the microbrewery.
The Grand on Main
Festive locale with a bowling alley & classic games offering comfort food & a self-serve tap room.
Lula Drake Wine Parlour
Quaint, quiet, and cozy wine bar in one of the city’s most historic Main St. buildings.