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Terra
100 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
A Columbia mainstay since 2006, Terra continues to keep it fresh with daily specials highlighting local ingredients. Dine on Terra’s shaded patio on a balmy day and enjoy a cocktail from the bar with an appetizer, perhaps Korean-inspired short rib lettuce wraps or fried oysters. Patrons looking for a full meal should stay for chef Mike Davis’ seasonal specials, like his recent take on eggplant parmesan, served with a fennel, celery, and parsley salad. The staff is top notch, always ready to recommend a dish and the perfect wine to accompany it.

Black Rooster
201 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC 29169
The menu is French-inspired, but it incorporates elements from all over the world. The rooftop bar offers a view of downtown Columbia and an excellent selection of seasonal cocktails often featuring local ingredients, beer, and wine.

The Gourmet Shop
724 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
Open since 1979, the Gourmet Shop is always bustling. Customers may come for the brie and bacon croissant, but leave with a French jacquard tablecloth, an excellent bottle of mildly effervescent txakoli, and a slab of imported cheese for later. Saturdays are particularly delightful for browsing, as the wine shop often has $1 wine tastings to help budding oenophiles looking to expand their palates.

The War Mouth
1209 Franklin St, Columbia, SC 29201
Located in Cottontown, one of Columbia’s oldest planned suburbs, the War Mouth has become a neighborhood favorite since its 2015 inception. The menu is full of creative takes on classic dishes from the Midlands and the Pee Dee. Outdoor seating is adjacent to the smoker, the heart of the restaurant.

Lula Drake Wine Parlour
1635 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Lula Drake Wine Parlour is a cozy wine bar offering a selection of wines and small plates in a relaxed atmosphere.