Best Family Restaurants in Columbia

We've collected top 10 mentioned family restaurants in Columbia from other articles such as Experience South Carolina, Trip101, allmenus.com.

Best Family Restaurants in Columbia

River Rat Brewery
River Rat Brewery
4.5 (359 ratings)4.5 (79 ratings)
1231 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkAmerican restaurantBar & grillFamily restaurant
Mentioned by Experience Columbia SC
#ThatViewThough: Restaurants With A View In Columbia SC
"More than just a place for great beer, River Rat is also one of our go-to spots for wings. The brewery is putting the finishing touches on a rooftop bar + lounge that is sure to impress. Take in the skyline and Williams-Brice Stadium from your perch."
Mentioned by lyft.com
Top 5 Most Visited Breweries in Columbia
"More than just great beer in a brewery, you won’t find a food truck or small bites at our facility, we are a full-scale American Restaurant with some of the best grub in town..."
Bojangles
Bojangles
3.6 (1167 ratings)
Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for Cajun fried chicken & signature sides.
930 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantChicken restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantTakeout RestaurantSandwich shopSouthern restaurant (US)
IHOP
IHOP
3.7 (2110 ratings)
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
1031 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
RestaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurant
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A
4.4 (1943 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.
901 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCatererChicken restaurantDelivery serviceFamily restaurant
Captain D's
Captain D's
3.8 (710 ratings)
Fast, casual seafood restaurant chain serving fish & seafood dishes, plus sides & desserts.
705 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantFish & chips restaurant
Beef 'O' Brady's
Beef 'O' Brady's
4.2 (483 ratings)
Pub chain for the whole family, with Irish-inflected grub plus TVs & sports memorabilia galore.
4561 HardScrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229, USA
Family restaurant
Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
4.4 (525 ratings)
Unassuming Ethiopian eatery offering traditional meat & veggie dishes in low-key surrounds.
2006 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Ethiopian restaurantFamily restaurantVegetarian restaurant
George's Southside Restaurant
George's Southside Restaurant
4.4 (631 ratings)
2333 Charleston Hwy, Cayce, SC 29033, USA
Family restaurantAmerican restaurantDinerGreek restaurantMediterranean restaurant
Shoney's
Shoney's
3.7 (1642 ratings)
Family-oriented chain serving an all-American diner-style menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
2208 B Airport Blvd West, West Columbia, SC 29170, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantRestaurant
Shoney's
Shoney's
3.6 (1312 ratings)
Family-oriented chain serving an all-American diner-style menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
7335 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209, USA
American restaurantBreakfast restaurantFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantRestaurant

Best & Cool Bars in Columbia

The Bird Dog
The Bird Dog
4.1 (76 ratings)
715 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Bar
Social Bar and Lounge
Social Bar and Lounge
4.1 (369 ratings)
Cavernous, industrial DJ dance club with full bar & loungey seating areas plus VIP bottle service.
918 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
BarDance clubLive music venue
Mentioned by 21 Oaks
Nightlife in Columbia, SC
"The Social Bar and Lounge is more popular amongst the younger Columbia community. This nightclub features electronic music and neon lights that attract plenty of college students. It also offers a VIP balcony, cocktails lounge, and a rustic patio where that hosts the best local bands."
Salty Nut Cafe
Salty Nut Cafe
4.1 (282 ratings)
2000 Greene St A, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Bar & grillBarCafeRestaurant
Mentioned by COLAtoday
#TBT 10 of Columbia’s longest-standing restaurants
"A Five Points staple that is actually located on one of the “five points.” In 1976, Duncan MacRae, Scottie MacRae, and Darrell Barnes wanted to open a restaurant with a concept that was really not that common at the time: an all-American scratch kitchen, with regional classics from all over this great nation. Opened in the Five Points Flat Iron, previously home to Lombardi’s, Yesterday’s has been a pivotal part of the Soda City experience for decades – and continues today."

Top Best American Restaurants in Columbia

Copper River Grill
Copper River Grill
3.8 (1209 ratings)
Grill offering steaks & seafood, classic American fare & cocktails in a casual setting.
1230 Bower Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
American restaurant
Big Bull's Bang'n BBQ and Southern Comfort Food
Big Bull's Bang'n BBQ and Southern Comfort Food
4.3 (799 ratings)
Down-home setting for classic BBQ with signature sauces & hearty sides plus outdoor seating.
2614 HardScrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Soul food restaurantAmerican restaurantBarbecue restaurantBrunch restaurantCatererSouthern restaurant (US)
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
The 30 Best Restaurants in Columbia, SC
"The food here is amazing, my favorite bbq place in the Midlands and there's really no comparison. Food is hot, definitely FULL of flavor and worth the... (803) 479-4475Order online"
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
3.8 (1152 ratings)
Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs.
4500 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Chicken wings restaurantAmerican restaurantBar & grillTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSports bar

Best French Bakery in Columbia

Fancy That Bistro & Catering
Fancy That Bistro & Catering
4.4 (161 ratings)
Homey, daytime spot for traditional Southern cooking served from a counter in modest quarters.
1825 St Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 29204, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantCatering food and drink supplierCatererDelivery RestaurantMobile catererWedding buffet
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
4.2 (3369 ratings)
Relaxed restaurant & bar chain serving steak & seafood, plus signature nachos, sandwiches & pasta.
401 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
American restaurantBar & grillCatererFamily restaurantRestaurant
Blue Flour Bakery
Blue Flour Bakery
4.7 (116 ratings)
7703 St Andrews Rd, Irmo, SC 29063, USA
BakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopCookie shopGift basket storeTea house
Mentioned by Experience Columbia SC
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"Blue Flour Bakery is one of the city’s most well-known sugar factories. While the make-you-drool menu includes the bakery basics—muffins, cookies, cakes, etc.—the folks at Blue Flour create “what the dawn hours inspire”, so come prepared for daily and seasonal specials that’ll knock your socks off. Oh, and be sure to snag a signature latte on your way out."
Mentioned by Summer Student Blog Series
10 Places in Columbia to Satisfy Your Sweet ToothMedium
"Not your grandmother’s oatmeal raisin cookie… it’s even better. Blue Flour Bakery sits on Main St. directly across from the State House serving a variety of delicious treats to the people of Soda City. Must-trys: Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie, Lemon Honey Ginger Cookie and the Toffee Bar."
Mentioned by Experience Columbia SC
20 "Buzz"worthy Coffee Shops in Columbia SC
"You can sate your coffee and big cookie cravings at Blue Flour’s original location in Irmo. Seasonal beverage options mean you’ll just have to keep coming back to see what’s new."

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