Smashing Grapes - Columbia

Smashing Grapes - Columbia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Terri VIP

   Washington DC5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Was really excited to try this place for dinner. The ambiance is great. There was a large party so we were told our food would be delayed. However there was no compensation for this delay. My entree came and it was dry with no sauce! I was very disappointed. I ordered another entry which was not very good but I ate some of out of hunger. My husband had the ribeye which he he said mediocre. The other couple we went with had the brazing and prime rib which they enjoyed. The manager did come to check on me after sending my íntima entree back and asked if he could do anything I didn’t ask for anything but he also did t offer additional compensation. Our waiter Casseous was very pleasant and helpful. I think their brunch may be better (so I hear) but I wouldn’t return for dinner. It was also pricey at $252 for 4 entrees and the crab dip appetizer and 3 drinks for it to not be absolutely delicious.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 5 days ago

   Terri, thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with us and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback so we can work hard to improve. Thank you, and we look forward to serving you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   Dylan

   Baltimore6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Drinks were good, but overpriced. Food was bland and overpriced. At least the service was decent. Will not be back.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 5 days ago

   Dylan, thank you for your review-we are disappointed to learn that you did not enjoy the excellent meal we strive to provide and we appreciate your feedback so we can work hard to improve. If you would kindly email us at columbia@smashinggrapes.c0m with a copy of your review, date dined & location, we will work hard to remedy this and prove we can do better. With Gratitude & Apologies, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   Kate VIP

   Baltimore65 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Go for the good food. But not if you’re on a schedule for a concert or really hungry. We sat in the bar area for almost 25 minutes to get water and glasses of wine. Apps and bread are slow to arrive. But it was worth the wait for the hummus duo and our entrees.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 4 days ago

   Kate, thank you so much for your excellent review! While we are happy to learn you enjoyed a delicious meal, we are sorry that the wait time was so long and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know so we can address our team and improve. Thank you, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   Ken VIP

   New York City27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food in a great atmosphere. Very attentive, friendly service.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 5 days ago

   Ken, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed the exceptional dining experience we strive for and you deserve and we can't wait to serve you again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   AnitaW

   Baltimore6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our waitresses Alexis is very attentive, she checks with us few times during our meals. The cocktail spicy paradise is really good, the prime rib was cooked perfectly to rare as I requested. We also ordered the mussels and pizza all were delicious. Will be back again for sure.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 5 days ago

   Anita, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that your experience dining with us was top-notch and we look forward to welcoming you back to our table again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   Kirsten

   Baltimore1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely restaurant, very classy and great food. Staff a1
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on 17 March 2025

   Kirsten, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that your experience dining with us was top-notch and we look forward to welcoming you back to our table again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   Deric VIP

   Washington DC181 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Went here on a Friday and sat at the bar where they have live music. Very good atmosphere. Great wine selection. However, they really need to work on their bar service given what they are trying to be as a restaurant. While the bartender did great us, they have zero concept of checking on a guest and creating a service rhythm. For example, once we got our wine they didn't check on us for a while. We did end up getting their edamame which was very good. We followed up with the butterflied fish. Although the fish was good, the temperature on the side rice was not as hot as it could have been and it took down the dish. Once we finished our first glass of wine we pushed our glasses up. It still took them a while to get back to us to see if we wanted another glass. We were going to get something else but decided to just get the check and enjoy the music. This place could be so much better given it is a part of a restaurant group.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 6 days ago

   Deric, thank you for your review-while we are pleased to learn you enjoyed the atmosphere and wine list, we are sorry that the bar service wasn't as excellent as it should have been. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback so we can address our team and improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   Chris VIP

   Baltimore17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time going here and we will definitely be going back. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and incredible food. Definitely enjoyable on all fronts. Highly recommend!
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on 16 March 2025

   Chris, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed the exceptional dining experience we strive for and you deserve on your first visit and we truly appreciate your recommendation! Thank you, and we can't wait to serve you again very soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   Amy

   Baltimore4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 12 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The server was great, the restaurant was pretty, and the food was okay.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on 13 March 2025

   Amy, thank you for your review-while we are pleased to learn you enjoyed the beautiful space and great service, we are disappointed to hear that your meal was not equally as top-notch. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback so we can address our team and improve and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon to prove we can earn those 5 stars! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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    Panda

    Washington DC49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is a lovely restaurant with good service and very good food. We had the mussels, which we excellent, and a very fresh Bibb salad. The blueberry cobbler was good, but more like a blueberry bread pudding. The wine list was impressive. Very clean.
    

    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on 8 March 2025

    Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are delighted to hear that your experience dining with us was top-notch from start to finish and we look forward to welcoming you back to our table again very soon to prove we can offer you a 5-star dining experience! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
    

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