Food

Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Dig into Columbia’s must-try pizza shops including local legends, fancier fare, cross-country crusts, and more.
It’s tournament time, and Columbia has plenty of spots to catch every buzzer-beater.
Explore 170 artists, live music, food trucks, and interactive art at the Cottontown Art Crawl, a free, family-friendly event.
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Cola, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks opens in Five Points, bringing authentic Philly cheesesteaks to Columbia with family ties, big flavors, and a hometown legacy.
Sponsored
The long-standing Columbia location, also known as the Social Pig, announced it will close its doors in the near future.
Chef Wesley Fulmer joins Hampton Street Vineyard as executive chef and managing partner, bringing fresh ideas to Columbia’s upscale French restaurant.
Egg prices are increasing due to avian influenza, but you’re likely to find a dozen below the national average in Columbia.
Readers shared their wishlist for Gather Cola, requesting gluten-free options, Italian, Asian, Greek, Southern food, coffee, seafood, and boutiques.
More from COLAtoday
Black Dog Pizza is expected to open in late January on Main Street underneath The Hendrix.
Get to know the musical lineup that will keep you entertained at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points Festival, the largest one-day fest in South Carolina.
Find your next great read when you join Richland Library’s Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge.
The 16th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival features 19 local bands across three stages, plus a parade, food vendors, and craft beer.
Experience Columbia SC introduces its 2026 ambassadors, highlighting locals shaping how visitors experience the Midlands.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s presence in Columbia and how to commemorate his life and legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
ColaJazz Foundation and the Koger Center announce seven intimate jazz performances running from February through December.
If you’re trying to reach new running goals, consider signing up for one of these upcoming races or find ways to get more steps in around Columbia
For every Bradford Pear you remove from your property, Clemson and the Forestry Commission will give you a free replacement, but only while supplies last.
Get your calendars out and start booking your reservations at these Midlands eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time during Restaurant Week South Carolina.