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Columbia Food and Drinks

Halls Chophouse Columbia, SC: Worth it Even if You Skip the Steak

June 24, 2026

Halls Chophouse is without a doubt one of Columbia’s best fine dining restaurants, and it’s certainly the best steakhouse in Columbia, SC. Located in the heart of the capital city, …

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California Dreaming Restaurant in Columbia, SC: An Honest Review

June 17, 2026June 16, 2026

Located in a gorgeous building near the heart of downtown Columbia, California Dreaming Restaurant is a long time favorite due to the charm of its historic locale, its reasonable prices, …

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Gather Cola Columbia Food Hall: Review and Guide

March 12, 2026

As part of the ongoing facelift to the Bull Street district, the area around the former state mental hospital, a new open air food court named Gather Cola opened in …

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Thirsty Fellow Columbia, SC Review

February 19, 2026February 17, 2026

Thirsty Fellow in Columbia, SC, or to be exact, Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub, is one of our favorite spots for pizza, pub food, and drinks in Columbia. It also …

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Carolina Ale House Review

February 12, 2026

I popped into Carolina Ale House in Harbison, South Carolina, one of Columbia’s busiest shopping districts for lunch recently. I had a pretty decent lunch and a couple drinks, and …

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Saluda’s Restaurant in Columbia’s Five Points Review

January 4, 2026

If you’re looking for fine dining in South Carolina’s capital city, Saluda’s Restaurant, in Columbia’s Five Points district, has to be among your considerations. This local favorite manages a near …

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D’s Wings in Cayce, SC Review

October 29, 2025October 28, 2025

The Original D’s Restaurant and Bar, probably better known affectionally as D’s Wings or simply D’s is a long time favorite gathering spot, most well known for being one of …

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About SC Explorer

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Hey ya'll! My name is Adam McConnaughhay, a Columbia, SC native. After a decade abroad in Cartagena in the country of Colombia (learn about it at my other site CartagenaExplorer.com), I returned to my hometown in 2022. I started this site to share all there is to explore in the great state of South Carolina.

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