Restaurants near Wells Japanese Garden

31 restaurants available nearby

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1. Chophouse of Chapin

4.7

Exceptional(1039)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Chapin

Booked 27 times today

Chophouse of Chapin is an upscale steakhouse located in Chapin Commons - featuring aged steaks, delicious desserts, a large selection of spirits & an in-house wine sommelierAn in-house Tallow aged steak - a Chef selected ribeye encased in rendered steak trimmings, then aged for 60 days and handcut to perfection. The Chophouse has a full bar with a wide variety of spirits hand selected by our award-winning bar staff. And an on-premise Wine Sommelier that will help pair your menu selection with the best wine from our extensive menu to please your palate.

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2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

4.5

Awesome(2545)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 51 times today

Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup.Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.**We provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

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3. Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz)

4.8

Exceptional(1185)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 46 times today

Step into a world of culinary excellence at our amazing Brazilian Steakhouse! 🥩✨ Immerse yourself in Brazil's vibrant flavors and traditions as our skilled chefs serve up a feast for your senses.Savor the succulent cuts of perfectly grilled meats, from tender sirloin to juicy lamb chops, brought directly to your table on skewers. Each bite is a symphony of smoky, savory goodness, expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection.But our Brazilian steakhouse is not just about the meats—it's a celebration of flavors and textures. Indulge in a colorful array of fresh salads, exotic side dishes, and traditional Brazilian specialties like feijoada and pão de queijo.

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4. Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse

4.4

Awesome(56)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lexington

Booked 14 times today

Join us at Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse, where we pride ourselves on our unique offerings and commitment to quality. Our House Dry Aged Steaks are a true labor of love--aged for 30 days in our own Dry Age cooler, hand-cut to perfection, and featuring show-stopping Tomahawks that will leave you speechless. Pair your meal with a selection of over 140 rare bottles and a curated wine list of 60 hand-selected varieties. And for seafood lovers, our menu delights with Crabcakes, Seared Ahi Tuna, and Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Brunch on weekends features indulgent options like Eggs Benedicts and savory delights like Shrimp and Grits. Wash it down with mimosas for the perfect brunch experience!During Happy Hour, enjoy half off our wine selection and Buffalo Trace specials. Explore our upgraded spirits collection, including the sought-after Weller collection, for a truly elevated experience.Join us and savor the flavors that will leave you craving more!

5. Saluda's

4.9

Exceptional(4012)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 32 times today

Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.

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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

4.2

Awesome(2809)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Columbia

Booked 45 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table.Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like foie gras, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 100 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!

7. Boku- Columbia

4.3

Awesome(274)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Columbia

Booked 15 times today

At Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can be sure you are receiving only the highest-quality meals with the freshest ingredients possible. We pride ourselves on not serving our customer's pre-made food. We make everything from scratch, including our noodles, salads, crab rangoon, calamari, soups, cocktails, and more! All our food is made-to-order. You won’t be able to find quality like this elsewhere!We want to make your time at our restaurant as enjoyable as possible. Therefore, at Boku Kitchen and Saloon, you can trust that we will provide you with a made-from-scratch meal paired with the best cocktails, sake, wine, and craft beer you will find in Columbia, SC.Our team is excited to serve you, your family, and your friends' delicious meals and beverages. See you soon!

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8. Prohibition - Columbia

4.3

Awesome(106)

Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 29 times today

Prohibition Columbia opened in the spring of 2024 and is brought to you by the same team behind Prohibition Charleston, which opened in 2014, and Repeal 33 in historic Savannah, Georgia. While many of the food and drink items can be found at all three locations, special considerations have been made to tailor a unique experience in each city.As part of the ever-growing Main Street District, Prohibition brings innovative cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and live music to the heart of Soda City.

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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Columbiana Station

4.7

Exceptional(231)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 2 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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10. Dave & Buster's - Columbia

3.4

Very Good(72)

Price: Moderate

• American • Columbia

Booked 5 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Tracy
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great atmosphere, clean and food was great. Portions were great size.
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California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.5
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Vincent
Atlanta Metro •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The restaurant and service was very nice. The waitress was pleasant and the servers performed the job well.
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Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz)Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia
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4.8
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susan
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our experience was great. Nichole, our server was wonderful. She admitted being fairly new to the Chophouse, but was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We asked for creamed spinach, which is not a usual side offered and were given this as a side. We asked for a Pittsburg steak, Nichole knew what this was, and the steak came out cooked perfectly! The only negative was the table we sat at was the one in the front by the bar with the high back. My companion had never been to the Chophouse and would have liked to have been able to view the restaurant, and it was a little loud in that area. Otherwise, it was a great night!
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Chophouse of ChapinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Chapin
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4.7
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AmyVIP
South Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We celebrated our anniversary and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were very attentive and the food was amazing! The staff also signed an anniversary card for us which touched us. We will definitely be back! Thank you to Christina, she was awesome!
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Cork and Cleaver SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Lexington
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4.4
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Richard
Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
We were a table of 12. Great menu selection and all meals came out hot together. Service was the best. Osso bucco and pork chop entrees are highly recommended. Will be back.
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Saluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia
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4.9

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Chophouse of Chapin

2. California Dreaming - Columbia - Priority Seating

3. Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse (formerly Rioz)

4. Cork and Cleaver Steakhouse

5. Saluda's

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

7. Boku- Columbia

8. Prohibition - Columbia

9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Columbiana Station

10. Dave & Buster's - Columbia

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