DINING SAKITUMI GRILL & SUSHI BAR
SOUTHERN BELLY
Vista: 807 Gervais St., (803) 931-0700 sakifresh.com
Dutch Square: 1410 Colonial Life Blvd., (803) 888-7367 Five Points: 819 Harden St., (803) 764-3512 southernbellybbq.com
This upscale Vista hotspot includes a popular bar area and a separate sushi bar. Extensive sake list complements beer and wine offerings, and SakiTumi also has weekly sushi and drink specials that are easy on the wallet. Plenty of non-sushi items on menu, including grilled items and tasty appetizers such as the lotus root chips.
SALUDA’S
Southern Belly distinguishes itself by offering lots of different sauces for its small but tasty selection of barbecued meat sandwiches.
SOUTHERN SQUEEZED Vista: 1135 Lady St., (803) 661-7821
Fresh, cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices and cleanses made from locally sourced produce.
Five Points: 751 Saluda Ave., (803) 799-9500, saludas.com
Founded in 1996, this fine-dining establishment offers cutting-edge culinary styles that blend European and Southern influences. Serves seafood, beef, chicken and vegetarian entrees. Also hosts wine dinners.
SOLSTICE KITCHEN & WINE BAR Northeast Columbia: 841-4 Sparkleberry Lane, (803) 788-6966, solsticekitchen.com
From the people who bring you Mr. Friendly’s and Cellar on Greene, Solstice presents an upscale dining experience with local, seasonal specials, plus more permanent dishes like sea scallops, shrimp and grits, hand-cut steaks and a nice lineup of salads. Extensive wine list and elegant, yet cozy, atmosphere.
THE SPORTING NEWS BAR & GRILL AT HOLIDAY INN West Columbia: 110 McSwain Dr., (803) 391-4002 facebook.com/SNGColumbia
Whether you’re vacationing or visiting on business, your appetite will surely be pleased with the steaks, shrimp & grits, sandwiches and burgers served here. Upscale enough for a business lunch, but also has a full bar and nine 52-inch TVs.
SWEET CREAM Downtown: 1627 Main St., (803) 251-3311 facebook.com/SweetCreamCo
Small-batch ice cream made with an organic dairy base and sophisticated and creative ingredients such as rosemary, cardamom and fresh local blackberries.
FARM TO TABLE EVENT CO. AUTHENTIC WOOD FIRED PIZZA
white duck taco shop
612 C whaley st columbia, sc 29201
803-814-0374
whiteducktacoshop.com
farmtotableeventco.com
Produces unique dinner events together with local food and local chefs.
TWO COLUMBIA LOCATIONS!
1202 MAIN STREET 1270 BOWER PARKWAY PERSONAPIZZERIA.COM
66 COLUMBIA SC 2017 Official Visitors Guide
ExperienceColumbiaSC.com