Market On Main

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!

Josh is AMAZING! He was an exceptionally courteous & engaging server. He was attentive & patient. I was very indecisive about my order but he remain pleasant & offered suggestions. Major kudos to him. The “Girl Dinner” is was delicious & so was the Old Fashioned. I will definitely return.

We popped in for a quick lunch and a cold beer, and this spot totally delivered. The vibe? Immaculate. Sunshine for days, plus four big TVs keeping us updated on all the sports action — it’s basically patio heaven for anyone who likes their lunch with a side of sunshine and a game on. We kicked things off with the truffle fries… and oh man, I’m still dreaming about them. Crispy, flavorful, addictive — I had to stop myself from inhaling the entire basket. (My heart thanks me. Barely.) For lunch, I went with the Cobb salad and I’m already planning my next visit just to have it again. Fresh, tasty, and super satisfying. My friend went with the grilled cheese with bacon — not bad, but the cheese had a spicy kick that wasn’t their jam. If you like a little heat, though, it might be right up your alley. Overall: great food, chill vibes, and a perfect place to kick off our time in town. Highly recommend making this a stop on your list!

We've been wanting to try this place but keep forgetting. At soda city Saturday morning, so we stopped in and had the goat cheese app. It was awesome. Staff was on point and the overall vibe was really nice. We will get back for a meal when the full menu is available.

We had a great girls night with cute drinks, delicious food, and a really amazing dessert recommendation from Sydney. She was such an amazing server and really made girls night great. She was giggling along with us and made sure our waters were full. Thanks MOM and Sydney! We’ll be back for our next girls night.

I celebrated my 40th birthday here on 3/22. The staff was amazing and very patient and attentive. Great atmosphere, inside and out. The live band was amazing. Thank you to the entire team especially Tallon and our server Emiiy!

Late review...This place was amazing they have inside and outside seating. We sat outside, and the view was so nice. They had a band about to start playing. The food was so good, and it's a place for family and groups. Couples, friends just all around a good vibe.i would definitely go back.

Here’s a draft for your review: “Market on Main offers delicious food with fresh ingredients and a creative menu. Service was great, and the overall vibe is inviting. However, one downside is the doors — they create a strong draft that makes dining a bit uncomfortable, especially on colder days (like today). Hopefully, they address this, because everything else was fantastic!

Cecilia was amazing! The food was great and atmosphere was good! Service was top tier! Will be back!

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!

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 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!

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...

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

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

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 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!

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.

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!

Caters to the parents visiting college student crowd. Stays pretty busy especially on weekends. Food not bad but prices are high for the area.

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 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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

I love this place! Elle is so sweet and went above and beyond to make our afternoon amazing!! We'll be back soon :)

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

Definitely not where you want to go if you are on a budget. Picky eaters may have a hard time with the menu.

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

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!

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.

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.

Traveling for work and have found Market on Main to be one of my favorite restaurants in town! Amazing food, drinks, and service! Can't wait to come back to watch the Super Bowl on the big screen:)

My family had mixed reviews. I thought it the food was great, but others were not as impressed. They didn't dislike their food but didn't think it was particularly special either. I feel like it has the potential for very cozy vibes, but it seems to be missing something. To me, it felt almost a bit messy or disorganized inside...I am not sure I can put my finger on it. It wouldn't prevent me from going back, but it is not top of my list for places to go either.

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.

Came into town for a soccer game so we thought we would swing by to watch football games on their big screen. Unfortunately, the service was terrible. I understand it was a Saturday night and they were busy, but you still have to provide basic customer service even if you're busy. We ordered a vegetarian pasta and made sure with the waitress there was no meat, but it came with pork. We ordered fries but it took them 10 minutes to bring ketchup and that's only because I went to the kitchen to ask for it. She also never checked if we needed our water refilled. The manager just made excuses when we told him about all the issues. Zero accountability and just kept saying they were busy. The restaurant has a great atmosphere but they seriously need to improve their service.

I dined here for brunch with a friend and we had a great experience. Food: we started with the smoked salmon bruschetta and this was the highlight for both of us! The bread was deliciously buttered and toasted. Normally you would see this dish with cream cheese with instead of the humus, but it was a delightful twist on this dish. My friend who doesn't even like smoked salmon couldn't get enough! For my entree I had the Crab cake BLT with the truffle fries on the side. The crab cake and the bacon were delicious. The rest of the sandwich didn't really stand out, but I still really enjoyed it. The truffle fries are thinly cut and yummy! Drinks: I got the Mistletoe Mule which was tasty and refreshing. Service: I have been here and few times and the wait staff is always nice and attentive! Ambiance: we were seated on the outside covered patio which is my favorite area. You have the options of high tops and low tops and you also get the view of their giant TV screen that is outside.

Market in Main has one of the besttttt atmosphere's in downtown Columbia. There was a time I went here every Tuesday night for the half off burgers because the deal is that good. The pimento cheese is the best as well. Service is always consistent along with the quality of food. It's also the perfect place to take friends when they come into town. I would highly recommend to tourists and locals!

Walked from hotel room, great local spot for football and live music!! Here for a brief work trip but definitely glad to have stopped in. Drinks were delicious, food was outstanding, and our server was always checking in on us and providing great recommendations and tips for food, drinks, and info about the area. It doesn't seem like a spot you can go wrong with dinner, apps, or both. Pair it with the Prosecco ON DRAFT and you'll be glad you stopped in!

My family visited Market on Main for Father's Day. The food was good and our waiter was very attentive. We were a bit annoyed that they told us we needed a reservation to which we replied "we have one" when we arrived. We enjoyed the Dad burger, chicken and waffles, Reuben hash and drinks! My husband enjoyed his food so we returned today. We were not offered a seat inside but no biggie. We were seated and although there were 3 waiters walking in and out, we were never greeted or asked if we needed drinks. We left after 10 minutes of no service and my toddler becoming antsy because we were all hungry. We did enjoy this place the first time, but just wondering why we were overlooked today.

service was phenomenal. food was INSANELY delicious (and portions were extremely generous). ambience was great. everything was perfection! would visit every chance i get.

It's been a while since I ate here but I have always liked it. It's a bit scale while not being pretentious and still be casual. The chicken salad sandwich is my favorite, literally the only chicken salad sandwich in my life that I have ever craved and said "I want to go get a chicken salad sandwich", with thick slabs of hearty bread. Service has always been good to me and food was always fast. Nice choice of good too. J.Ja

Great food and service the manager and our server Courtney f were excellent. They should sell the hot sauce it's great

Olivia O was absolutely amazing, she checked in frequently, made us aware of specials. I will definitely come back to visit because the vibes and weather was just unmatched.

My mom and I decided to have lunch at Market on Main after attending a parade for Boys State and Girl State participants. We made a reservation and we were seated quickly upon arrival. We both ordered ice teas, which we quickly drank as we had just been standing outside in the heat for the parade. The food was pretty good. I had a BLT and I asked them to make the bacon extra crispy to which I was told they could not modify the bacon which I thought was a bit odd. It was not as well done as I would've liked, but it was fine. When we received our bill, we noticed that we had been charged for six teas. When we asked about this, our waitress told us that refills were not free. When asked why she had not mentioned this sooner, she simply stated that we had not asked. Not only do I find it appalling that they charge $3.50 for a tea and do not offer refills but they put the onus on the customer to ask when free refills on tea are the norm in this area. Great downtown location. Decent food. The biggest positive is that they are able to accommodate larger parties and offer reservations beyond that there are many other restaurants in Columbia I would choose over this one in the future.

My first thought: The environment doesn't at all match the menu. The environment doesn't really know what it wants to be. Marketplace, deli, wine, bar, wagyu beef on a menu in what feels like a cafeteria style? Second thought: the wait staff needs to be trained better. We got there 12 mins before the kitchen opened and the hostess told us we had to sit at the bar - we asked if we could sit at a table and she said yeah but don't expect anyone to come over. We should have left then. Ordered a Caesar that was extremely overdressed, literally covered in dressing. The chicken thighs app was ok. Ordered the wagyu burger and the truffle fries with the homemade ketchup which was the highlight of the meal. The reason for one star was due to what happened next. My brother ordered a steak dish and told them about his nut allergy. Two bites in and he starts feeling funny and literally has to spit out the food. The waiter, kitchen and manager assure us that there is no nuts. But clearly, my brother is not feeling well and we wrap up to leave quickly to get Benedryl. We get the check and his dish is still on it. He brings the manager over again and she basically says, there are no nuts on the menu so... We're not taking it off. Then asks if anyone else wants it... Umm ma'am, he literally had to spit the food out onto the plate. Even if you want to claim there is no nuts when my brother felt something right away two bites in, the simple fact that a customer at a restaurant spit out the food and was in distress and the MANAGER still made him pay for his meal? Is BAFFLING to me. It's insane. How is this woman the manager of a restaurant?? The owners of this place basically let it be run by children and obviously doesn't care enough to put an adult customer service professional in charge to make sure people aren't having a horrible experience at their restaurant. Our waiter was nice and apologized profusely but it was completely out of his hands. Long story short, stay away from Market on Main. The food is inconsistent and a mild hit or miss. But the customer service is atrocious.

Beautiful outdoor area- service was good. Was edited to try the M.O.M because of the reviews- wasn't for me. Not a big fan of smash burgers, so makes sense. Regardless, definitely not a $20 burger. Truffle fries lived up to the hype. My mom got the quesadilla- delicious and huge!! Will be getting that next time I'm here for brunch

My boyfriend and I came here Friday night, February 11th. I made reservations for us. We were initially seated inside and then we asked about outdoor seating because they had plenty of heaters out. He and I both chose the MoM burger with truffle frites. He got his bun less ...but with the bun on the side. He hadn't eaten fries in a while but opted to try them. The food, the ambiance, our waiter, and the remaining staff were all outstanding! The burger itself was cooked to perfection and those truffle frites....my word, I tried to inhale his fries and mine. The bun was even delicious. There was a band playing and singing this night. Very good. Can't remember their name, but they were from Charleston. All around great night for a date night! We will be back!

The girls wanted to try a new spot for brunch, and this was the spot we chose. It definitely did not disappoint! A little on the higher end of brunch spots, but the quality made it worth it! We started with Banana Bread and Roasted Red Pepper Pimento cheese and they were both absolutely divine. I had never had melted/hot pimento cheese but it came with little pieces of fried naan bread that were also very good by themselves! Not sure how I had any room for my entree, but it was literally the perfect bite. I got the crab scrambled eggs on toast. It comes with a avocado and lime vinaigrette and the flavors are just *chef kiss*. My friends got the Everything Bagel and a Strawberries, Blueberries, and Goat Cheese Salad. Their food looked amazing and we all left quite stuffed! We ate outside, and it was such a pretty day. I thought it was near that people had their dogs and it was even a good area for kids to play and get out some energy! Definitely will be asking hubby to bring me back to check out their regular menu!

Use to come weekly, management slowly changed that. Switched to getting takeout but they turn off there phones or answer and hang up so you can't go take out.

What a cute hopping lil spot in downtown Columbia close to the weekend market, campus and lots of other conveniences. We came on a Saturday afternoon to try their brunch menu. The hostess sat us pretty fast and answered our questions about the menu. We ordered; the M.O.M burger, the waffle and funnel cake fries, 1 mimosa and a coffee. Let's start with the drinks. I asked for coffee w/a shot of Baileys and was told they probably don't have that or Kahlua. This place has a huge bar and both of these are staples, so huh? They offered something else I never heard of which turned my drink into a weak mystery Irish coffee. Mimosa was weak too. Expected better for a brunch mimosa. Now the food, from best to not my fave. The funnel cake fries are amazing! 10 out of 10. We were expecting these to be soggy and bland but they were perfectly fried, stacked and drizzled with some syrup concoction. I couldn't stop eating them. The waffle served was in the Belgian liege variety in its thickness and shape. It was served with thick cuts of pancetta. The waffle was nothing special, the pancetta stole the show. The burger got mixed reviews at our table and admittedly we did not order the burger with all the toppings and sauces. So our experience with the MOM burger is w/o: Russian dressing, Mayo, onion. We added bacon and yellow mustard on the side. We opted out of the truffle fries (again, sharing table). In our opinion the two larger patties is over kill. We ended up taking one patty off. Also the bottom bun was very soggy which I assume comes from the 2 patties stacked with toppings. Overall, I can see why this place was so busy on a Saturday. It's a great spot in close proximity to lots of stuff, the menu has something for everyone and they are willing to modify to satisfy differing palates. Service from the wait staff was so-so. I assume b/c the staff contains a lot first time waiters/waitresses college kids. I would suggest more water refills, some bar training for the wait staff and a rule to never ask a customer "do you know what that ingredient is?" after they place an order. It's rude.