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- RRichardAsheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe 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.More infoSaluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.9
- RRobinSouth Carolina •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoMy son’s order was not sent to the kitchen, but they did bring one of his requested items and made it complimentary. Overall a great lunch spotMore infoBoku- ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Columbia•4.3
- KKimberlyOrange County •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThere has never ever been a time that we have not been blown away by the beautiful ambience, and the incredible service! It is absolutely our favorite restaurant, whether we are dining there for a special occasion or just because we look forward to a incredible dining experience. You have never disappointed us And we appreciate you and we are grateful.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia•4.2
- CCarolSouth Carolina •4 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFabulous food and Holiday Drinks. There beautiful Holiday Theme set the mood. Outstanding atmosphere and most Important was our Gracious ,cheerful waitress she made the evening. We have Been here before and definitely be here again.More infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
- EEmilieCharlotte •4 reviews5.0Dined on 16 Dec 2024We got the tier of meat that was the least expensive for 4 people. We had plenty. and it was excellent. We discussed going in the middle tier but what we got was excellent. We also ordered edamame and calamari. We were stuffed. The sides are small but there is plenty of food because they bring so many to try. It was fun to taste all the different Korean flavors. I asked which were spicy and he told me so I avoided those. The cheesy corn was a great side as was the salad. We got the cheesecake and the pastry that had Uba (purple sweet potato) It was okay, if we had known there was a citrus option, we'd have done that. The biscotti option was sold out. It was an expensive night out but we will definitely be back for a special occasion. Great birthday for my 27 year old daughter. Service by the son of the owner and sometimes the owner himself was excellent. Definitely will be back.More infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.8
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