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- NNailahSouth Carolina •2 reviews5.0Dined todayThis was my first time visiting Saudah’s. The weight was short because I had a reservation. We actually was seated before our reservation time. It was Valentine’s Day and although it was busy, the service was exceptional. The food was delicious and I had a great time. I will be visiting Saudah again and recommending it to friends and family.More infoSaluda'sPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.8
- SSusanSouth Carolina •10 reviews5.0Dined todayIt was our second time at MOA. It did not disappoint. From the time we arrived til we left it was awesome. Great service, delicious and lots of food! The owner was so gracious and spoke to us for a bit, cooked our food and was just great and personable . We will definitely be backMore infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.8
- BBradleyGeorgia •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoProhibition is the perfect spot right on the corner of Main Street the food was amazing and the service was great. They have constructed a great atmosphere to dine on a date or just catch a bite with friends with drinks. Will definitely be backMore infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
- BBARRYSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThe entire evening was nothing less than superb! We actually arrived 15 minutes past our initial reservation and still got seated within minutes! The food was delicious and the staff were impeccable! One of our friends had never been to a California Dreaming before and he was very impressed by everything! Thank you so much! The pork chops, the blackened chicken pasta and the Caeser salad with chicken were just some of the dishes that were ordered and we all loved our dinners!More infoCalifornia Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.4
- NNatalieVIPColombia •13 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe came here to Ruth’s last night 2/12/25 Service excellent! Food O M G so good! Atmosphere cozy and chill! Only thing is parking, there is a garage but they charge $20 per hr. There is though street parking, where you can find it. Other than that, we highly recommend this spot. We will definitely be coming!!More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia•4.1
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Charleston. Our customers recommend Ruth's Chris Steak House - Myrtle Beach, 21 Main Prime Steakhouse and Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)
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