Moa recently open on Main Street, just one block from the State House. | Photo by COLAtoday
Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. Many hot new Columbia restaurants have opened over the past several months, from Moa on Main Street to the viral chain Dave’s Hot Chicken.
To satisfy those who are really hungry for fresh dining options, we’ve got details on several more Soda City restaurants coming soon, too. Grab your forks as we dig right in.
Newly open
The Dragon Room, 803 Gervais St., Columbia| Japanese | Reservations: No
The Dragon Room is a Pan-Asian Cocktail Bar from Kristian Niemi, who also owns Black Rooster in West Columbia and Bourbon on Main Street. The new restaurant stays open late, serving sandwiches, soups, steamed buns, and dumplings.
The Hoot recently started selling boiled peanuts. | Photo by The Hoot
The Hoot, 2910 Rosewood Dr. #1, Columbia | American | Reservations: No
Soda Citizens Chelsea Ford, Jessica Ochoa, and Will Green, all experienced in the local food scene, teamed up to open The Hoot — a new bar and restaurant in Rosewood neighborhood, or as the owners say, a “local roost for the odd birds.” The menu features plant-based bar food with a Southern flair.
MOA Korean BBQ and Bar, 1333 Main St., Columbia | Korean | Reservations: Yes
The restaurant emphasizes traditional Korean elements, like the jangdokdae ceramic pots for fermenting food, and features an extensive menu of high quality meats. You can also pick-up a pastry and coffee from its window on Main Street.
The Hollow is coming to the former Jason’s Deli spot in the Vista. | Photo by Whitney Richards
The Hollow, 823 Gervais St., Columbia | American | Projected opening: Early 2024
The Hollow, a unique “forest to table” restaurant focusing on wild game dishes, is set to open in Columbia’s Vista. The eatery will offer meats like elk, rabbit, and venison, paired with wild vegetables, in a setting with an artificial tree and a transparent kitchen for diners to view the culinary process.
Masa | 2811 Rosewood Dr., Columbia | Mexican | Projected opening: Fall 2023
Masa Mexican Street Food, owned by Columbia restaurateur Alfonso Bravo, is set to open its second location at the 5th & Sloan mixed-use development on Rosewood Drive.
