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OT: Best eats in and around Columbia
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:20 am
Posted on 7/9/14 at 12:20 am
All of this is IMO of course and I'm young and a poor college student so I probably haven't eaten at some of the better restuarants in Cola yet. Add your own opinions and food item ideas, etc. I'm hoping some of you more cultured folk can point some good places out.
Best Burger: Pawley's
Best Philly CheeseSteak: Pizza Man
Best Pizza: Mellow Mushroom? idk, I'm not a huge fan of pizza so I rarely order it if I'm out.
Best Steak: Probably Ruth's Chris
Best Sandwhiches/Deli: Andy's Deli/Grouchos
Best BBQ: Palmetto Pig or Little Pigs
Best Seafood: Mr. Friendly's
Best Mexican: Eric's San Jose
Best Burger: Pawley's
Best Philly CheeseSteak: Pizza Man
Best Pizza: Mellow Mushroom? idk, I'm not a huge fan of pizza so I rarely order it if I'm out.
Best Steak: Probably Ruth's Chris
Best Sandwhiches/Deli: Andy's Deli/Grouchos
Best BBQ: Palmetto Pig or Little Pigs
Best Seafood: Mr. Friendly's
Best Mexican: Eric's San Jose
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Posted on 7/9/14 at 9:23 am to CockRocket
I like Dano's the best for pizza. Pawley's is easily the best for burgers.
Wings: Publick House
Peanuts: Salty Nut
Wings: Publick House
Peanuts: Salty Nut
Posted on 7/9/14 at 1:28 pm to CockRocket
Best Burger: Rockaway's Pimiento Cheese Burger
Best Philly: N/A
Best Pizza: Pizza Man
Best Steak: Oak Table Ribeye
Best Sandwich: Gourmet Shop
Best BBQ: Doc's BBQ
Best Seafood: Terra, maybe, or Blue Marlin
Best Mexican: Tienda Jasmine
Additional categories
Best Fried Chicken: Mac's on Main or Drake's Duck-In
Best Breakfast: Cafe Strudel
Best Wings: 2 Fat 2 Fly
Best Take-Out: Basil
Best Greek: Devine Foods
Best Sushi: Camon
Best Brewery: Hunter-Gatherer
Best Cheap Eats: Taco nite at The Whig
Best Late Nite: Nitecaps bar menu
EDIT: I also couldn't put it in the BBQ category b/c they only serve sandwiches, but The Southern Belly is awesome. Tried it last time I was in town and came away deeply impressed.
Best Philly: N/A
Best Pizza: Pizza Man
Best Steak: Oak Table Ribeye
Best Sandwich: Gourmet Shop
Best BBQ: Doc's BBQ
Best Seafood: Terra, maybe, or Blue Marlin
Best Mexican: Tienda Jasmine
Additional categories
Best Fried Chicken: Mac's on Main or Drake's Duck-In
Best Breakfast: Cafe Strudel
Best Wings: 2 Fat 2 Fly
Best Take-Out: Basil
Best Greek: Devine Foods
Best Sushi: Camon
Best Brewery: Hunter-Gatherer
Best Cheap Eats: Taco nite at The Whig
Best Late Nite: Nitecaps bar menu
EDIT: I also couldn't put it in the BBQ category b/c they only serve sandwiches, but The Southern Belly is awesome. Tried it last time I was in town and came away deeply impressed.
This post was edited on 7/9/14 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 7/9/14 at 5:51 pm to CockRocket
Don't take this as a flame.... Im serious.
I've been to Cola 3 times, and always tailgated with some Carolina friends, but have never been into town there, because the stadium is not in town, and my trips there have always been day trips from Athens.
I've read multiple accounts of how awesome Columbia is and I just haven't seen it, because I've only done the tailgate scene.
The mayor and the AD should try to market and promote the cool parts of Cola with some kind of trolley or street car system directly connecting WBS, that allows visitors convenient access to both. So you can park in whatever parking spot you were unlucky enough to pay $25 for in the general area of the stadium, and you can trolley back and forth to Cola as a visitor who doesn't necessarily know how to get around, and feel safe and have fun.
It would be good for Columbia.
I've been to Cola 3 times, and always tailgated with some Carolina friends, but have never been into town there, because the stadium is not in town, and my trips there have always been day trips from Athens.
I've read multiple accounts of how awesome Columbia is and I just haven't seen it, because I've only done the tailgate scene.
The mayor and the AD should try to market and promote the cool parts of Cola with some kind of trolley or street car system directly connecting WBS, that allows visitors convenient access to both. So you can park in whatever parking spot you were unlucky enough to pay $25 for in the general area of the stadium, and you can trolley back and forth to Cola as a visitor who doesn't necessarily know how to get around, and feel safe and have fun.
It would be good for Columbia.
Posted on 7/9/14 at 8:07 pm to CockRocket
quote:
Best Burger: Pawley's
Best Philly CheeseSteak: Pizza Man
Best Pizza: Mellow Mushroom? idk, I'm not a huge fan of pizza so I rarely order it if I'm out.
Best Steak: Probably Ruth's Chris
Best Sandwhiches/Deli: Andy's Deli/Grouchos
Best BBQ: Palmetto Pig or Little Pigs
Best Seafood: Mr. Friendly's
Best Mexican: Eric's San Jose
This is solid, I agree with about all of it. Blue Marlin had really good seafood years ago. Shealy's BBQ is really good, but it's outside of the Columbia limits. Also, Dano's was awesome. We used to get SC Largest Pizza from there and throw it in the back of the Ford for tailgates.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 8:57 am to CockRocket
For Best Burger I'll nominate Burger Tavern 77.
Most underrated steak: Texas Roadhouse Sirloin--9 oz is about $11 I think with 2 sides, it's as good as any New York Strip I've had.
Best Pizza: Village Idiot or Pizza Joint
Best Mexican: San Jose's on Hwy 1 West Columbia behind Chic Fil A, great outdoor patio and excellent carnitas and margaritas.
For any Thai food lovers, I recommend Chinese Cuisine and Thai Food on N. Main St. Not the greatest dining atmosphere but great for take out--try the Chicken Pad Thai.
Most underrated steak: Texas Roadhouse Sirloin--9 oz is about $11 I think with 2 sides, it's as good as any New York Strip I've had.
Best Pizza: Village Idiot or Pizza Joint
Best Mexican: San Jose's on Hwy 1 West Columbia behind Chic Fil A, great outdoor patio and excellent carnitas and margaritas.
For any Thai food lovers, I recommend Chinese Cuisine and Thai Food on N. Main St. Not the greatest dining atmosphere but great for take out--try the Chicken Pad Thai.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 12:37 pm to CockRocket
I love garibaldis, but the last couple times i have been there it wasn't great. Maybe just bad nights for them or maybe they are slipping.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 9:58 am to CockRocket
Have to change my nomination for best pizza. I'll say Labrasca's has the best pizza (that I've had). If I had to go out to get pizza that's where I would choose.
Posted on 7/12/14 at 6:32 pm to CockRocket
Thank you for this, this list will be very helpful in a month when I start law school 
On a slightly side subject, what are some of the better bars in Columbia / near campus?
On a slightly side subject, what are some of the better bars in Columbia / near campus?
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