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- KKellyNashville •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoKatie is awesome! I can’t wait to come back! The short rib dumplings and spicy margaritas are amazing.More infoThe Henry - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Belmont / Hillsboro•4.8
- PPeytonJacksonville / Northeast Florida •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agobrenden did such a great job! loved the food + drinksMore infoThe Hampton Social - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Sobro•4.7
- AAlbertNashville •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat! Had a work dinner there and food was amazing.More infoPelato - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown•4.8
- EElisabethCincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWe had a great experience. Food and service was outstanding!More infoPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool SpringsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Franklin•4.8
- MMaddieNashville •3 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 11, 2025Rue 6 is definitely a hidden gem in Columbia! We will be back.More infoRue 6Price: Expensive• French• Columbia•4.8
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Discover Columbia
Columbia is a classic Southern city full of antebellum landmarks, lush parks, and savory Southern food. Visitors looking for old-fashioned Southern cooking won't be disappointed by Columbia's dining options, which offer everything from Creole favorites to barbecue. For a nice evening out, locals head to one of the local wine bars, which pair excellent wines with Southern staples like spicy catfish and fried shrimp. Steakhouses are also popular in Columbia, and locals go to upscale surf-and-turf eateries for juicy ribeye steak and filet mignon. Affordable BBQ joints can be found all over Columbia as well, offering pulled pork sandwiches, classic burgers, and beef brisket smothered in savory sauce. For something with international flavor, try Columbia's selection of authentic Mexican food or one of the Mediterranean bistros.
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