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- DDariusSouth Carolina •7 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoTook my team here for dinner and we had a great time. The food was excellent the only thing that wasn’t top tier was the service. To her defense she had entire area by herself and was working very hard to accommodate everyone. Maybe should get the waitress more help on a busy Friday night she she isn’t so overwhelmed.More infoCalifornia Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinerSouth Carolina •7 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent dinner. Food was delicious and cooked expertly. Manager always stops by to verify a pleasant and positive experience. Very enjoyable evening.More infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.8
- CCassieSouth Carolina •11 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoTonight we celebrated two friend’s birthdays at Prohibition. It was our first time here and the experience did not disappoint. The atmosphere was rustic, inviting and very clean. There are two large sitting areas and plenty of room at the bar while you’re waiting on a table (if you don’t have reservations). The manager, bartender and our server (Katie)were all very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We had the cherry sour, old fashion and carolina wren. This is a tapas style restaurant. We shared the charred wings, shrimp fried rice, Brussel sprouts and the pierogies. All phenomenal. For dessert we had the lemon poundcake. We enjoyed our experience tonight and will definitely return!More infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
- GGregorySouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had an awesome experience at Saluda‘s last night! Special thanks to Andrew Thompson, the general manager. Our waitress was terrific as well.More infoSaluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.8
- MMike & MaryAnnTahoe / Reno Area •8 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAttentive servers…food was delicious…cocktails were well mixed. Atmosphere festive and yet intimateMore infoRuth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia•4.2
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Charleston’s got a celebratory soul, and food is practically a religion here. Which explains why its special-occasion restaurants are forces to be reckoned with. While many of its most festive restaurants are in its historic downtown, surrounded by views of horse-drawn carriages and cobblestone streets, others are on some of the smaller islands, complete with stunning coastal views. Whether you’re ringing in a birthday, anniversary, promotion, or simply just because, the city’s thriving restaurant scene has the ideal spot. Read on for a guide to 11 special-occasion worthy restaurants in Charleston to book now.
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Discover South Carolina
Charleston takes southern charm to a whole new level. In fact, the city snagged the #1 spot on Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Cities list in 2016. The combination of elegant historic architecture, cobblestone streets, balmy weather, and southern cuisine makes it a winner. Along the South Carolina coast, the resort towns of Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head are full of restaurants serving Atlantic seafood and new American specials. Further inland, Greenville is gaining a reputation for being a burgeoning restaurant hub of the south.
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