Smashing Grapes - Columbia

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   Panda

   Washington DC49 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   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 3 days ago

   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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   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Been here a few times and the food is excellent. The service is good but for a wine bar the waiters do not know how to open a bottle of wine.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for your excellent review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with us and we appreciate your feedback regarding the training of the servers. 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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   Nicole VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   Overall it was an okay dining experience. My husband’s omelette was salty, later learning that that was an ongoing issue with other guests. I had the steak and eggs with not steak knife and I had to request the wine glasses be removed even though it was obvious we were not going to use them and we were running out if space on the table.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 7 days ago

   Nicole, thank you for your review-we are disappointed to learn that you did not have the excellent dining experience we strive to provide, and we appreciate your insight so we can work hard to 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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   Alan VIP

   Baltimore8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   We had a wonderful dinner and Logan was super! My wife and I have been several times to your restaurant and we are so happy that you opened in Columbia! See you soon!
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 7 days ago

   Alan, 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 are so grateful for your continued patronage and for your recommendation! Thank you, 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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   Emily

   Baltimore24 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Walked into the restaurant for a 6pm reservation and were told it would be 5 minutes for a table. 25 minutes later we went to check in, and were told they were running behind. There seemed to be plenty of open tables at the bar and around the restaurant, so it appears they may have been understaffed, but proactive communication around the situation would have been helpful. We were on the clock with sitters to have our outing, which is just one reason why reservation times are important. Our actual server was fantastic - friendly, helpful, accommodating. The service rating is more a reflection on the overall experience described prior. The restaurant itself is well done - great decor and vibe, but the lights were extremely bright. It seems as though they figured out later in the evening when everything was adjusted and the ambiance was much better. I really enjoyed what I ordered (crab and artichoke dip, white pizza), but there were mixed reactions around the table, including from someone who ordered the house made pasta - so I rated to reflect that.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 7 days ago

   Emily, thank you for your review-while we are happy to learn that your experience ended up being positive overall, we are sorry to hear about your initial experience and we appreciate you letting 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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   Amy

   Baltimore8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

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

   Wines were all good. The food was just okay; under seasoned and bland for my taste. The portion sizes were very small for the prices. Server, Alexis, was very good.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded 7 days ago

   Amy, thank you for your review-while we are pleased to learn that you enjoyed excellent service and delicious wine, we are disappointed that your meal was not equally as top-notch. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback so we can improve, 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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   Taylor VIP

   Baltimore27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 24, 2025

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

   Amazing food & delicious wine. Our server Logan was great & we'd definitely come back. Highly recommend the following menu items: > Lobster bisque > Buffalo cauliflower > Branzino > Avocado Chicken pasta > Blueberry cobbler
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on February 25, 2025

   Taylor, 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 are so grateful for 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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   Erica

   Baltimore2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   We decided to try this place out for our anniversary and we were pleasantly surprised! Throughout the night there were probably five different staff members that wished us a happy anniversary. We opted to get a bottle of wine and it was on of the highlights of the evening! The crab artichoke dip was really tasty and the braised lamb shank was SO tender it fell right off the bone. At the end of our meal they gave us complimentary prosecco to celebrate and it was the perfect treat to end the evening with.
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on February 22, 2025

   Erica, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with us and we are honored to have hosted your anniversary dinner! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience & offer your recommendation, and we look forward to serving you again soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
   

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   MaameYaa

   Baltimore1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

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

   Good food, ambiance and customer service. Would recommend
   

   Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on February 20, 2025

   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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    Enilda VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

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

    Food was good and tasty, I like the variety available. This is my second time going to this location, always great service.
    

    Smashing Grapes - ColumbiaResponded on February 18, 2025

    Enilda, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so pleased to learn you enjoyed a wonderful dining experience with us from start to finish and we truly appreciate your recommendation and your service! Thank you, and we look forward to serving you again soon! With Gratitude, The Team at Smashing Grapes Columbia
    

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