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Meat and three meals in Columbia, SC

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Meat and three

We, in the South, are a big fan of our meat + threes. After reading this article highlighting some great spots across the state to grab southern tradition on a plate, we thought we’d do ourselves a favor and ask y’all where your go-to spot for a meat + three in Columbia. Here are the local restaurants y’all recommended (in no particular order):

Lizard Thicket, multiple locations

KiKi’s Chicken and Waffles, multiple locations

The MouseTrap, 2711 Middleburg Dr.

Ray’s Diner, 3110 Two Notch Rd.

Compton’s Kitchen, 1118 B Ave., West Columbia

D&D Country Cooking, 1824 Platt Springs Rd., West Columbia

George’s Southside, 2333 Charleston Hwy, Cayce

Just Us Cafe, 1208 Knox Abott Dr., Cayce

Share this list with your hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, mac n’ cheese and green bean loving friends.

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