18 Essential Restaurants in Columbia, South Carolina

"Located just off Main Street, this self-described American brasserie with an award-winning wine list offers a tight menu of French classics, often with a twist, like duck confit ragout served with cavatelli and seasoned with Chinese five spice. The small bar is a great place to catch up with a friend over moules frites, and the wine room is cozy but large enough for a private dinner party. Happy hour at one of the outdoor tables is delightful with a few shared plates, like the croquettes du jour or crawfish deviled eggs. If happy hour turns into dinner, classic choices like steak au poivre or bouillabaisse never fail to delight." - Anne Wolfe Postic