Best Restaurants in Columbia, South Carolina | Eater Carolinas

"Ask any Columbia local about their Gourmet Shop order, and chicken salad or tomato bisque will almost definitely come up. But this spot is more than what it puts on the plate. Squeeze into one of the back booths and enjoy an afternoon of watching wait staff bustle between crowded tables while listening to the sounds of champagne bottles popping for another round of mimosas. This spot is popular, especially around brunch time on the weekends, so be prepared to wait. Fortunately, time flies by while shopping for home goods, cheese, and wine in the adjacent market." - Helen Harrison