The Midlands and Upstate Restaurants
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1. Motor Supply Co. Bistro
$$$$ | Vista |The daily-changing menu at this stalwart of the Columbia dining scene highlights the best of what local farmers and purveyors have to offer, worked into eclectic dishes that span European to Asian influences. The artsy interior (a former engine parts building, on the National Register of Historic Places) and thoughtful service make it a standout.
920 Gervais St., Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, USA803-256--6687Known For
- Curated beer and wine selection
- Farm-to-table menu that changes daily
- Gorgeous setting in a renovated 19th-century building
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2. The War Mouth
$$ | Main Street Area |Named after a freshwater sunfish and set in a former auto repair garage, this casual-cool joint serves up whole-hog barbecue from its wood-fired outdoor pit as well as hearty Southern specialties like chicken bog, quail legs, and catfish stew. Stick around for nightcap craft cocktails at the popular bar.
1209 Franklin St., Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, USA803-569–6144Known For
- Wood-fired meats
- Lively happy hour
- Craft cocktails
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3. Hampton Street Vineyard
$$$$ | Downtown |This cozy bistro with upscale French fare is set inside one of the first buildings constructed in the city after Sherman's infamous march. It has exposed brick walls, arched windows, and original wide-plank floors. Dinners are creative but not over the top, with entrées such as seared breast of duck with orange and fennel, and a classic steak frites.
1207 Hampton St., Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, USA803-252–0850Known For
- 650-bottle wine list that won Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence
- Locally inspired, seasonally changing menu
- Attractively presented entrées
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4. Jianna
$$$$ | Downtown |Combining the best of Italy and coastal South Carolina, this downtown osteria serves house-made pastas and gnocchi, plus a selection of raw oysters from around the country, served with a house hot sauce and prosecco mignonette. The bright, modern interior features an open kitchen and a massive central bar that includes outdoor balcony seating when weather permits.
600 S. Main St., Greenville, South Carolina, 29601, USA864-720–2200Known For
- Raw oysters and negronis
- Hearty, authentic pasta entrées
- Light, lively atmosphere
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5. Soby's
$$$$ | Downtown |The palette of plums and golds is a stunning contrast to the original brick and wood that was uncovered during the renovation of this 19th-century cotton exchange building. Although the menu changes seasonally, perennial favorites—a layered appetizer of fried green tomatoes and jalapeño pimento cheese, shrimp, and locally ground grits, and the wonderful white-chocolate banana-cream pie—are always available.
207 S. Main St., Greenville, South Carolina, 29601, USA864-232–7007Known For
- Popular Sunday brunch
- One of the city's best wine lists
- Patio seating on Court Square
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6. The Gourmet Shop
$ | Five Points |Mirrors and art adorn the walls at this French-inspired bakery and café serving coffee, sandwiches, soups, and cheese plates. Next door, the retail shop sells wine, kitchen gadgets, French table linens, and fancy food items.
724 Saluda Ave., Columbia, South Carolina, 29205, USA803-799–3705Known For
- Fresh baguettes and cookies
- Chicken salad sandwiches
- More than 1,500 different wine labels
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted
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