Carol’s guidebook
Food scene
My recommendations for dining include all types of food and price points. I can also recommend many more if you don’t find what you want here.
This is a wonderful place for dinner with inside or outside seating. There is live music on the weekends and the menu is very diverse. It does get very busy on the weekends so you will want to make reservations.
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Bistro on the Boulevard
1085 Lake Murray BlvdThis is a wonderful place for dinner with inside or outside seating. There is live music on the weekends and the menu is very diverse. It does get very busy on the weekends so you will want to make reservations.
Eggs Up Grill offers full breakfasts seven days a week. It can get crowded on the weekend of a home football game and on Sunday after church so try to go early if you can. There are other locations, but this is the closest.
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Eggs Up Grill
205 Columbia AveEggs Up Grill offers full breakfasts seven days a week. It can get crowded on the weekend of a home football game and on Sunday after church so try to go early if you can. There are other locations, but this is the closest.
Cola’s is our one of our favorite downtown restaurants. It has delicious New American cuisine and a great bar.
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Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly StCola’s is our one of our favorite downtown restaurants. It has delicious New American cuisine and a great bar.
Industrial haunt in historic digs with Cajun and Creole bites, an ample whiskey menu, and weekend brunch.
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Bourbon
1214 Main StIndustrial haunt in historic digs with Cajun and Creole bites, an ample whiskey menu, and weekend brunch.
Friendly, and locally owned, they offer delicious, homemade muffins, cookies, and pastries made fresh daily. Also, the cakes are outstanding. Cuban coffee is a must.
Tres Leches Bakery and Cafe
6903 St Andrews RdFriendly, and locally owned, they offer delicious, homemade muffins, cookies, and pastries made fresh daily. Also, the cakes are outstanding. Cuban coffee is a must.
This locally owned chain offers full breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Great service and a lot of food for the money. Southern Sunday dinners are popular.
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Lizard's Thicket Restaurant
711 University Village DrThis locally owned chain offers full breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Great service and a lot of food for the money. Southern Sunday dinners are popular.
Quick
, friendlydrive-thru service, great, crafted coffee drinks.
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Loveland Coffee
7001 St Andrews RdQuick
, friendlydrive-thru service, great, crafted coffee drinks.
Smash burger is hands down the best burger place around. Freshly grilled burgers, awesome smash fries, and real ice cream shakes made with Haagen Daz ice cream.
Smashburger
937 Lake Murray BoulevardSmash burger is hands down the best burger place around. Freshly grilled burgers, awesome smash fries, and real ice cream shakes made with Haagen Daz ice cream.
Maurice's BBQ Piggie Park
1141 Lake Murray BoulevardLuzianna Purchase
Groucho's Deli
Wonderful food and beverages with friendly service. Great coffee. Try the million dollar,lar bacon and lemon ricotta pancakes.
First Watch
Wonderful food and beverages with friendly service. Great coffee. Try the million dollar,lar bacon and lemon ricotta pancakes.
Trenholm Plaza
Upscale shopping and dining. It houses Anthropologie, Fresh Market, Lulu Lemon, Chico’s, Publix, Jos.A Bank, BLD restaurant, Tazza Grille,
If you need to shop, there is a Dillards, Belk, Belk Men’s store, and a Penneys. Belk has a wonderful hair salon on the second floor should you need a new look or a refresh. The salon is called Carmen Carmen.
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Columbiana Centre
100 Columbiana CirIf you need to shop, there is a Dillards, Belk, Belk Men’s store, and a Penneys. Belk has a wonderful hair salon on the second floor should you need a new look or a refresh. The salon is called Carmen Carmen.
Mast General Store
1601 Main StSightseeing
It is a wonderful way to spend a day with friends or family. Animals from Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America roam in large habitats. Take advantage of the regular workshops they offer.
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Riverbanks Zoo neGarden
500 Wildlife PkwyIt is a wonderful way to spend a day with friends or family. Animals from Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America roam in large habitats. Take advantage of the regular workshops they offer.
Located in downtown Columbia, it houses permanent and traveling collections.
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Iziko le-Art ye-Columbia
1515 Main StLocated in downtown Columbia, it houses permanent and traveling collections.
Outdoor recreation
Irmo park is a large,,quiet park with shaded walking trails. There is an amphitheater which hosts many concerts throughout the year.
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Irmo Community Park
7507 Church StIrmo park is a large,,quiet park with shaded walking trails. There is an amphitheater which hosts many concerts throughout the year.
A 400-acre park, T his is fun for locals and out of town visitors. Boating ramps a wet pad for kids, and walking trails. There is a Christmas light display with hot chocolate and other fun activities for the kids.
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Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River RdA 400-acre park, T his is fun for locals and out of town visitors. Boating ramps a wet pad for kids, and walking trails. There is a Christmas light display with hot chocolate and other fun activities for the kids.
Walking bridge and beautiful views of boats on the water.
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Lake Murray Dam
Walking bridge and beautiful views of boats on the water.
Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve
634 Old State RdRiverfront Park
1115 Gist StLake Murray Boat Tour Company
220 Jakes Landing RdCity/town information
Newberry is an hour drive with an opera house and a wonderful downtown with a variety of restaurants.
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Newberry
Newberry is an hour drive with an opera house and a wonderful downtown with a variety of restaurants.
Grocery stores
Kroger
7467 St Andrews RdPublix Super Market at Columbiana Station
150 Harbison BlvdMedical help
Lexington Medical Center Irmo
7035 Saint Andrews Road