$$$Italian
Exposed brick walls and tile floors hint at the building's former incarnation as a Ford dealership but this address has been home to Di Vino Rosso for more than two decades. This longstanding Italian restaurant is a Columbia favorite, known for its focused menu of Italian staples made with local ingredients (they even list their farmers on the back of the menu). Tuck into a bowl of meatballs resting in tomato sauce before a plate of pappardelle with a rich and flavorful wild boat and Italian sausage Bolognese sauce. While the savory dishes are certainly the highlight, end the meal with an espr
$$$American Contemporary
Opened in 1989, this spot has nothing to do with automobiles, but it will fill you up. Come for lunch or dinner to this long-standing, farm-to-table restaurant in Columbia's historic Congaree Vista area.The American/Southern-forward menu with global influences changes daily but may include savory dishes like tender, smoked pork belly resting atop a bed of creamed corn studded with chorizo or pan-seared golden tilefish with Carolina Gold rice and a saucy medley of sweet corn, okra and tomatoes. Nostalgic flavors inspire the chocolate peanut butter bar, where high-quality ingredients and terrifi
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.8/5 · 80 reviews
Motor Supply Company in Cayce boasts 30 years of history and Michelin recognition, specializing in American Contemporary cuisine with daily changing menus. Highlights include farm-to-table ingredients, featuring dishes like steak, duck, shrimp and grits, and chocolate desserts. While many praise the food quality and creative pairings, negative reviews cite issues with cold food, small portions, and inconsistent cooking. Service experiences vary significantly, ranging from attentive to slow or aloof. The atmosphere offers relaxed elegance, though some note tight seating and variable noise levels. Value perceptions are mixed, with some finding it worthwhile and others feeling underwhelmed by the cost relative to the experience.
Suitable for diners seeking unique farm-fresh flavors and flexible menus who can tolerate service variability.