Market On Main

The food is AMAZINGGG!!!I highly recommend brunch. Ayanna was an amazing server during our Sunday brunch at Market on Main! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Her great energy and excellent service truly made our brunch experience. We’ll definitely be back and hope to have her again!

Sunday brunch at Market on Main was made truly exceptional thanks to Ayanna. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and incredibly personable. She knew the menu inside and out, offered great recommendations, and made sure our drinks were never empty and our food came out perfectly timed. If you’re heading to Market on Main for brunch, do yourself a favor and ask for Ayanna — she’s an absolute gem and a huge reason we’ll be back! 💛🥂

Food, service and atmosphere were all outstanding. Lobster roll and steak & eggs both really delicious. You can tell how much passion Chef Howard has for his craft with every bite. And our server Brandon was the icing on the cake. Love MOM!

Carson was an amazing server, she was very attentive and was always timely with our orders. Brunch was FANTASTIC, much better than dinner items plus their cocktails are always fire. We tried the pomegranate sangria and caramel apple Moscow mule. 10/10 food and service.

The staff were very friendly and courteous. Got a burger and a lobster roll. Both were amazing. Topped it off with a delicious ice cream sandwich. Recommended

Food taste great, highly recommend the wagyu burger with truffle fries. The burger had a tasty kick to it, which made it enjoyable. Staff was very professional and the overall atmosphere had a great vibe to it. They also have a live band performance at night. So recommend around 6:30pm if your trying to catch some live music. Overall fantastic experience

Market on Main is always an excellent choice. The atmosphere is welcoming and lively, making it great for both casual meals and special occasions. Whether you’re dining with friends, family or on a date, it’s a place where you instantly feel comfortable. The food is outstanding — fresh, flavorful and clearly made with care. Every dish is well-presented and satisfying and a menu that offers something for everyone. You can really taste the quality in every bite. (Don't pass up the truffle fries The service is just as impressive. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, always making sure guests feel taken care of without being overbearing. (Thanks, Claudia!) On top of that, the restaurant offers fun activities that make the experience even better, such as live music, game viewing and special events that bring the local community together. It’s more than just a meal; it’s an experience. I highly recommend Market on Main, over and over again.

Love brunching at M.O.M. Claudia and Liv took great care of us. Our food was fabulous as always. We tried a brunch cocktail tree also fabulous. Love having great service the girls were top tier !!

Great spot! Jared was our server and he was awesome! Good specials and seasonal drink options.

Lots of outdoor seating. Live music and a huge screen outside so you can catch a game. Service was pretty quick and they did well to accommodate a large group. They do take reservations. Pricing is reasonable. Lots of drink selections. Would come back and try a burger and a cocktail flight

Love this spot!! If you're looking for fabulous cocktails, yummy food, friendly service, and beautiful vibes.. look no further! Market on Main is one of my go-to spots in Columbia. My whole group was very happy with their food and drinks. Vegan options as well like a delicious soup and veggie burger! We will be back again next year

My family was visiting my sister this weekend in Columbia and she took us here for dinner. Food was incredible, the flavors were great. We started with the crab Rangoon dip (not pictured) and it had a nice sweet Thai chili sauce with crispy wontons. For meals we got the MOM burger, truffle fries, Caesar salad, and steakhouse wedge salad. Everyone loved their meals. We were in the sunroom and even though it was raining the area was very cozy. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you want to try it, it gets very busy!

Service was a tad slower than expected but the amount of people our server had was extensive. The grilled cheese had too much cheese for my liking. I would have also liked for it to be paired with something like tomato soup. The grilled cheese on the dinner menu just provides you a grilled cheese, nothing else. My toddler did enjoy it with me. The wings portion was nice. My mother had a side salad. Both not pictured (forgot to get photos). Live music started up just was we were leaving. It seems like a nice brunch spot

This review is mainly for the ambiance and outside environment. We came here to celebrate my daughter's birthday since she attends USC. Overall the food was ok, the wagyu burger I sent back due it coming out rare and the MOM burgers the ladies had were subpar. The drinks were weak yet over priced. Our server was attentive but seemed a bit overwhelmed. Overall I'd come back as they were about to play live music before we left which is always a nice touch. Another chance is deserved.

It's very unfortunate to have to leave a review like this, But the manger on duty last night 2/2/25 ( TALON ) was rude / unprofessional to say the least. The night started off on a sour note when I was brought out a drink that was off in flavor and the weirdest aftertaste. When I asked if it could be replaced I was told no ( But if I wanted something els I'd still have to pay for both drinks ) That came from the manger TALON, My poor waiter was so uncomfortable and embarrassed about the whole situation. I felt bad for him. I didn't understand why the manger couldn't come talk to me himself. ( I didn't mind paying for a different drink at all just the way the situation was dealt with ) We had a party of 6 and 2 of use had to change or orders because they didn't have the ingredients to make what they had on the menu. It was 6:30pm so I don't understand how they ran out of ingredients. If they did why didn't they communicate that to there waiters so he could have told use when placing or order. To make matters worst there was a long blond hair in my brothers food. Later on my dad found another hair in he's food. Not once did the manger come out to apologize about the hairs in the food or anything. Before you say or think that it could have been one of ours hairs, we all have dark brown or black hair. They did have 2 cooks with blond hair and long blonde beards with no nets on their beards. Both hairs were blond in our food. It's a shame that our experience was horrible with the food and manger. We will not be coming back. It's sad because the live music and our waiter was amazing.

We had a great dinner at Market on Main. They were busy with the football game, but the service was still great. We were able to sit inside for a quieter spot. I had the blue raspberry drink special, which was super cute and came with a rubber duck. We started with the pimento cheese, which was very tasty. I ordered the lobster roll and fries. I loved both. The lobster roll had a ton of meat, and the fries were crispy and full of flavor. I had a second frozen creamsicle drink, but it was just ok. The bread pudding was also really good. Overall, we enjoyed the vibe and food of Market on Main.

We came with the family and were immediately seated, which was great. However, it was clear the restaurant was short-staffed. We eventually had to ask for our waitress so we could place our order and get a refill on water. She was so busy that another waitress kindly stepped in to assist us. The food arrived surprisingly quickly once the order was placed. The truffle fries were a bit over the top with oil but still yummy. The bacon was tough and extremely salty. Unfortunately, the brunch burger was a letdown, as it was filled with gristle and lacked seasoning. Additionally, we had requested scrambled eggs on the burger, but when it was brought out with eggs that weren't scrambled, we asked for a side of scrambled eggs instead. This led to an awkward situation where someone from the staff informed us that we would need to pay for additional eggs. We had to explain that we weren't trying to get extra eggs, but rather just wanted the order corrected. We even offered to return the incorrectly prepared eggs. It seemed like a misunderstanding, but it felt as though the staff member thought we were trying to take advantage, which was disappointing. While the staff was generally friendly, and the atmosphere was pleasant, these issues combined with inconsistencies in the food left us feeling that the experience was lacking overall. Since this is a spot I have enjoyed in the past and the bartender is amazing, I will keep it on the list and eventually try again.

Last week was my second time at Market On Main. The first time, we stopped in after exploring the Soda City Market. It was raining so were seated in the sunroom, which had plenty of natural light and fun neon signage that read "Famously Hot". I ordered the M.O.M Burger, which was really good! The burger itself was well prepared and very filling. I also loved the truffle fries it came with! I'm a big fan of skinny fries and the truffle flavor/seasoning was tasty. The second time, my boyfriend and I visited for dinner. We were seated on the patio, which had a lively ambiance. They had a projector screen for the football game and were setting up for some live music. For drinks, I got a Mojito mocktail, which was tasty and refreshing. I wasn't super hungry, so I ended up just getting the Mushroom & Zucchini Special, which was an appetizer. It was simple but tasty, and I loved the goat cheese on top. My boyfriend chose Lemongrass Grilled Chicken. This dish had a bit of spice to it and was delicious in a healthy way. Service was a bit lukewarm, but fast. Overall, Market On Main is consistently good - would return!

Market on Main was a really cool bar experience! I walked in about 30 minutes before they closed, and really only patronized the bar area. Having said that, it was still a great time. The inside bar area was nice and clean, and the bartender was very friendly as well. My favorite aspect of the restaurant was probably the outdoor bar, which allows you to enjoy the outdoors while having a drink. They also seemed to have a nice outdoor lawn setup, which looks like the perfect place to watch a major sporting event, or perhaps several sporting events at one time. All-in-all, Market on Main was really cool, and I'll assuredly be back to experience more of the restaurant in the future!

This restaurant was super cute and perfect for a girls' night out. Our server was missing the entire time, wasn't very helpful, and never checked on our table. We ordered the girl dinner secret menu special, but our server didn't inform us of pricing or anything. While the girl dinner tasted great, it was overpriced. For a salad and truffle fries, I shouldn't be paying +$30. I can happily order truffle fries and a salad separately for cheaper. I understand I am paying for the experience of an oversized martini glass, but I would've appreciated being informed of pricing. The truffle fries are delicious, and they are probably my favorite truffle fries I have ever gotten!! The salad pairs great with the fries, and I love having fries as a crouton!

We had an amazing day. The sun was shining, Gamecock basketball was on, it wasn't too loud, the service was phenomenal and the food was delicious.

I would've given this place 5 starts if it was 2021, but the food has considerably gone down hill. The fries, caesar salad, and steak were all incredibly salty, I couldn't finish any of it without drinking sips of water in between. The guests I was dinning with also had similar feedback. The atmosphere was as I had remembered, great place to watch football but felt bad for the band playing that night as a party across the street was blasting music and overpowering the band.

Sunroom sitting. Family of 6 met for lunch. Salads and burgers were ordered. The fries were ordered as an appetizer. Peach biscuits were ordered. The Cesar salad was ordered with grilled chicken. The chicken could have been a better portion as it was cut in really small bite sizes. The dessert, the peaches could have used more peaches and sauce.

We are typically big fans of MOM and go often for the burger Tuesday deal. The burger was delicious as always, but we were disappointed in the overall experience this time. We were seated quickly and chose a table in the main dining room. After being seated, it took a while for a server to greet us or take a drink order. We both ordered a water to start and then began the waiting game again. After our orders were put in, we basically became nonexistent to our server. Someone else brought our food and at least 10-15 minutes passed before he came to ask if we needed anything. We never saw him again for the remainder of our meal. We had to flag down another server just to ask for the check and only saw ours again when he picked up our card. On Tuesday nights MoM hosts trivia, which is usually all in good fun and we enjoy it. This particular night, the topic was past presidents. Trivia is played via Kahoot and shared on the tv screens throughout the restaurant. I was both disgusted and disappointed by some of the vulgar team names that were allowed. There was a big waiting period between teams picking names and the game starting, so plenty of time to address it. I won't share the photo of the names, but they were tasteless, and misogynistic. For this to be a more "high end" establishment, hardworking adults coming to enjoy a meal shouldn't have to deal with being off put by silly college students.

We've had 3 fairly bad experiences here - this 3rd was the last visit. We walked in at 2pm on Saturday, the place was empty, the kitchen was closed but they wouldn't sit us even for a drink to watch football games. The entire outside was empty and she said we'd have to pay a table fee to sit and have a few drinks. How is this a business? Brutal.

Really cool place. The food was excellent and the drink menu was amazing. It started a tad noisy for our taste but that's likely because there were a ton of college students at some kind of event. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful.

This review refers to my order of Israeli chicken sandwich at the Columbia SC location. After a couple of bites I found the texture indicated the chicken was not cooked completely. I returned the dish and said I'd just like some home fries. When I got my check the chicken sandwich was still on the bill. The waiter said he could not take it off the bill because the chef said the chicken thigh was cooked to 165 degrees. A more tasty cook of a chicken thigh is between 175 and 180 degrees, but that is not the point. What happened to wanting to please the customer? Clearly" the customer is not always right "at Market on Main. Maybe the chef felt because I am an elderly woman I wouldn't want to make a fuss. He's right I didn't. So, I paid for a meal that I did not think was cooked properly and/or was gross to me and sent back. Kind of outrageous, if you think about it. So don't order chicken!

We spent a day in Columbia and this was our second stop. We chose this place because I had read about the live music. We initially wanted to sit inside because it was hot but we realized we couldn't hear the music. Once we got outside, the vibe was so much better. The game was being played on the big screen. The DJ played music during the commercials. The USC Female Bball Team (National Champions) visited so the crowd was especially happy. We ordered the appetizer truffle fries. I had read they were a vegan option but they were heavily sprinkled with cheese. Instead of sending them back (y'all were busy and we had already changed locations), he ate the top. I tried to eat some but it seemed layered with it and i couldn't. Our server, Jared, was patient and consistently checked on us. We will beback because the vibe is everything!

The menu was limited and a little overpriced for what they served. The atmosphere was pleasant and service was ok. Would I go back again probably not, overall.... Underwhelmed

We've been here twice now when visiting Columbia. Great atmosphere with attentive bar tenders. Food is just OK, but you can't beat a $9 old fashion that is near perfection. Only reason for the 4 stars is they wouldn't seat us outside due to "reservations"...which we'd understand, but in our 3 hours there tables were mostly empty.

Drake and Ralph at the bar were so welcoming and had such great energy. Positive vibes all around! The applewood smoked pork chop special was so flavorful. The home fries and the sunny side up egg were perfectly cooked. The flavor profile of the pork chop was a mustard based bbq sauce with a sweet note to add to the savory protein. What a great place to be at and enjoy the atmosphere, food, and service!

My beautiful friend and I had an amazing brunch at this place while on tour. One of the best lobster rolls I've ever had to be honest. My friend had the wagyu steak and eggs. She ate the whole plate. We were very pleased and the server Maddy was the sweetest.

Columbia is a bit hit or miss in terms of the sights so on our way to Charleston and Hilton Head, we made a stop and needed food. The only thing that stuck out to me was Market on Main. I will say upon entry, I was not expecting what I experienced regarding this place but since objectivity is the name of the game, I'll be objective. The ambiance of this place is in fact very grocery market industrial. It's very well lit despite it's dark cozy interior which makes it a fantastic lunch spot as it looks to be one of the more popular business lunch work lunch spots in Columbia and since Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, this place makes sense. The service was basic. Our server did everything he was supposed to do. He was quick, courteous, professional, friendly, and prompt and knew the menu which is a plus all things considered he looked to be a Junior in college so props to the Market On Main team for proper training of their servers. Now for the food. The food we had was the pastrami with a side pasta salad and the fish tacos. The pastrami meat itself was flavorful, meaty, savory, and had a bite to it that pastrami is supposed to have which I enjoyed when I sampled the sandwich. The pasta salad was also very flavorful. I will say, if there was a way to add a bit of moisture to the salad, it would've taken it up a notch since it was dry and the herbs that covered the pasta was overpowering. Not a fan of the sauerkraut but that seems to be a standard for pastrami sandwiches so I can't fault them for that. The fish tacos were... underwhelming. The cod was fried beautifully but there was a lack of seasoning to the batter. The crema sauce was a bit too much and not enough zing to it to make it chipotle enough for me. And the cabbage didn't have the flavor it needed to cut through the cloi of the fish which in all honesty, made my palette tired and I just needed to finish the entree. All in all, the place is decent enough for a college town with the downtown business flair but it's almost like they have an identity crisis in trying to do everything all at once and be everything all at once which really suits nobody in the end. Tightening up a few things, keeping your servers well trained (which you do), and making flavors pop will make this place shine considering it is already popular among the locals.

Excellent location. The food was delicious despite getting my burger order wrong twice. worth the wait! Live entertainment was fabulous. They

Wow. What a fun place to eat, drink and be merry. It seemed everything that we ordered was just plain good!! The service was attentive to our needs and the place was busy. We would return for the experience, the food and the fellowship

Server was amazing. The assistant to the manager (Talon) at this location should be fired immediately. We were moved inside to an empty room during some rain. We had a party of 9 and he ran over and made us get up with food on the table. Said that specific table was reserved in an empty room. Spoke to us like children. He has 0 and I mean 0 people or management skills. We left immediately. Then he proceeded verbally argue with us. Then told us he would BAN US FOR LIFE! I guess this is his career job he plans to retire from. I would love to talk to the owner about this. Business owner to business owner.

Brandon was fantastic! He was very polite, and on top of things! Never had to ask twice for anything!

This place is tucked into the Main Strip in Columbia. The server was amazing. The food was delicious and it was well worth it! The only bummer was my daughter was here to run a track meet and enjoying watching. They flipped the channel for people at the bar even though we were sitting away from the bar and it changed our meet too. Would have been a better review but we asked them to change it back and they said they tried but...I know they didn't!

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Great vibes here at Market on Main! A friend and I have been exploring the city and thought we'd give this spot a go for a late lunch on Tuesday. We were sat immediately and chose to sit outside. The outdoor area as a variety of seating options. There are also picnic table seating options on turf in front of a big screen (shown in photos). There is also ample indoor seating. I'm sure this place would be a ton of fun on the weekend, especially on a game day. The drinks were absolutely DELICIOUS. They are refreshing and aren't too weak or too strong. The best was the LPS - I would highly recommend this drink if you have a sweet tooth or love Kahlua. The Afterglow was especially refreshing if you're someone who loves lavender. The Pumpkin Pie Martini was also yummy if you're a pumpkin person. My friend and I both ordered the half sandwich and side combo, which is a pretty decent deal for only $12. I ordered the Pastrami Reuben with the Tomato & Black Garlic Soup. The Reuben had a great ratio of each ingredient, and it was the perfect size in my opinion. And wow was it yummy! The tomato soup was also delicious. I feared it would taste too garlicky, but it was just right. My friend ordered the Hickory Smoked Turkey and Gouda sandwich. She expressed similar reviews of her sandwich. She had the truffle frites as her sided which were also quite good. For dessert we went for the Quad Chocolate Mousse Cake. Whew - if you're a chocolate person, this is the cake for you! So chocolatey and rich! Their whipped cream is made in-house, which is a delicious touch. Our waitress was very personable and timely. She gave great suggestions and was perfectly attentive. She visited us often but not too much. Our dishes were also bussed quickly so we were hanging around with piles of dirty dishes. We had such a pleasant experience at Market on Main. I'll be sure to return next time I'm in the area!

Manager is very rude to customers with simple request . Never smiling and seems to look angry at all times

A wonderful weekend with friends was ruined by the unacceptable behavior of management today. My VERY mild mannered friends were kicked out and banned from a place that has been a regular haunt - that was frustrating enough. But homophobic slurs ensued - and this establishment should not be ok with that! The bartenders are wonderful ....they seemed appropriately appalled by the Managers behavior.

I just witnessed the most homophobic behavior by the manager DURING pride. He kicked out my friends over a minor disagreement that could have been easily resolved with a conversation. When he informed the bar staff (bragging) that he just threw out and banned three people, the bartenders asked who. He pointed to where they were sitting and said " THAT gay guy and the black...(inaudible).." While my friends were closing out their tab he continued to mouth off and argue with them in front of other customers. The manager demonstrated homophobic behavior by identifying and individual solely by their sexual orientation. Please do not support this business as long as this individual works there representing this establishment as this is not the behavior of an ally. Edit: I have since learned the offending manager's name is Tallen

Our bartender Alex is amazing!! Very welcoming atmosphere, a lot of cocktails to choose from, and the drinks were fantastic !!

Our first time in SC, the scene and ambience are top notch. Live music was on point. So glad we had dinner on a Friday here and will be back before we go home to Maryland on Monday. Also recommended by the locals. Can't go wrong.

Nothing beats MOM on any day! Talon and his crew do a great job behind the bar and the food is the best on main street! I highly recommend MOM for USC gamedays or any day you just want to have a drink and relax.

Great food and great service! Get the burger and truffle fries! Sit outside! We love Olivia!

Food and vibe were amazing as always! Claudia, our waitress was great! The MOM burger is an easy go to and always hits the spot!

Fabulous time for 6 of us on St. Patty's Day Saturday at MARKET ON MAIN. All the staff were super positive and prompt with our drinks and appetizers. We had Parmesan Fries which were to die for. Super skinny and covered with chopped parsley and Parmesan. We sat outside and listened to tons of good tunes: maroon 5, Harry Styles, ...but no band. We could hear each other talk and it was a sunny-blue-sky day! We had the following: Scallops on steamed spinach and corn melody. Hamburger- loaded and cooked to perfection. Shrimp ceasar salads-crisp and fresh Steak salad-huge and loaded with blue cheese crumbles. All 5/5 stars. Great time and look forward to coming back!

YUM! Cute place downtown for lunch/dinner with friends. Prices are a little high but that reflects the location, service, and food. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. Truffle fries are amazing and a huge portion. Yakatori appetizer was flavorful. We both enjoyed our cocktails thoroughly!

Number one, I love the location. There was live music during dinner. We sat outside in what we termed "igloo". It was amazing!!! Service, off the chain and attentive. The menu was limited for my choosing. I had the MOM burger, excellent and HUGE!!! The beef was grass fed. My friend had the salad and she enjoyed it. We also had the wings.

Just ate and got some drinks here with some friends, Ralph and Morgan were my bartenders and they did a great job helping us get what we wanted and the food and drinks were great!

The bartender, Jack, was super cute and made a perfect drink additionally the burger was great and half off on Tuesday

If I could give Market on Main zero stars, I would. I came here to celebrate my birthday, expecting a nice evening, but it turned into an absolute nightmare thanks to their unbelievably rude manager, Talon. First off, the food was outrageously overpriced for what we got. To make matters worse, I found hairs in my meal--not just one, but multiple. When I brought it to the staff's attention, I was met with attitude and dismissal. Instead of apologizing or offering a replacement, Talon refused to refund me or even bring me another dish. His condescending and unprofessional behavior completely ruined the night. I've never experienced such terrible customer service. A manager should be there to fix problems, not make them worse. Do yourself a favor and take your money elsewhere--this place doesn't deserve it.

Wonderful drinks and super fun atmosphere! Can't wait for my next trip to Columbia to enjoy the patio!

The food was mediocre.. Not worth the price. The duck I chose was overwhelmed with BBQ sauce. The service was great! Love the ambiance. Just wish the food was better. Will not be back to eat...

My second time here was nothing short of amazinggg. My friends and I got a last minute reservation here for brunch right before the WNBA game (Aces vs FBPur). It was such a beautiful day outside so we sat outside but it was so hard to find parking because we forgot Soda City was going on but luckily we found a park close by. First off their establishment is so gorgeous and very modern. I thought it was ironic their acronym is Mom and it just happens to be Mother's Day weekend as well :) anyways, their menu is QR code scan which is great, I loved how simple their menus are and describes every dish. Our waitress was also helpful with questions and explaining things. We ordered the mimosa kit that was $25 and it was a bottle of champagne and you can pick whatever juice you want. I picked pineapple because that's my favorite. It was easy to pour and super refreshing. For brunch, I ordered the brunch burger medium, with fried hard egg because I don't like my egg runny. The burger was so juicy and I loved the compliment flavor and texture of the bacon. The truffle fries were also a perfect pair with their house ketchup which kind of had a marinara type taste but it was delicious. Don't skimp on the house Ketchup. Only critique I have is whatever demi glaze on the burger made it so wet, it made my bun soggy and I didn't like that so much, also it did add good flavor. Idk if that can be offered on the side next time. My friend got a crab cake blt which she said was delicious and the crab cake was thick so they gave her a really good portion. She also mentioned that it was seasoned nicely. Her wife had shrimp tostada which looked amazing. She said the shrimp was cooked perfectly and paired great with the chips that had a great texture. The avocado also gave it nice texture and flavor as well. They gave her a good portion as well so it will definitely fill you up. Her mom ordered the lobster roll. It is served chill and it was huge. They definitely do not short you any meat which is great for the prices we paid. Overall it was a delicious experience and a sunny day to enjoy a good brunch. I most certainly recommend this restaurant if you haven't tried it already.

I'm in love with their hamburgers!! I come down every opportunity that I get. I would highly recommend.