Cola's Restaurant - Columbia, South Carolina

CARLOS D. M.

Restaurante ameno, con platos sureños típicos de Carolina del Sur. Cierran a las 21:00 horas y se ponen muy estrictos, casi no nos dejan sentarnos porque llegamos 15 min antes del cierre de cocina.

Henry D.

Found this place on accident. Driving by and thought looked good, reviews were good. We found a nice spot for a meal allowing us to get back on road. Creature comforts hazy on tap was delicious. Braised beef was on point. Pasta primavera had a great sauce. Waiter was very good. If we lived near by would go more often and if in town will stop in again.

Shemar M.

I had an incredible meal at Cola’s Restaurant! I ordered the Whole Crispy Flounder, and it was a standout dish. The fish was perfectly fried with a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful meat. The apricot shallot sauce added a delicious sweet-savory note that paired beautifully with the flounder. The sides of linguine and vegetables were fresh and well-seasoned, balancing the dish nicely. I also had a whiskey sour, which was well-made and complemented the meal perfectly. With great food and a lovely atmosphere, Cola’s is definitely worth a visit!

Rebekah J.

This was our first visit to Cola's. We decided to go for our Thanksgiving dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything we had was delightful! The brussel sprouts we had for our appetizer were amazing. Three of us had the traditional dinner which was very good, as well as the braised beef and potatoes and the hamburger. We will definitely be back to visit and recommend to our friends and family.

RC V.

I wanted to rave about the manager, Eddie, and chef, Jonathan. On Friday, I inquired about accommodating my stringent dietary restrictions, and they proactively exceeded expectations. My requirements included the exclusive use of pure olive oil in the preparation of my meal. Initially, I expressed concern that my options might be limited to broccoli and a simple salad. Manager Eddie assured me that this was unacceptable and suggested I contact the chef the following day to discuss my needs.

Following this conversation, Chef Jonathan promptly developed a suitable solution. I ordered the brick chicken, prepared using only olive oil, rosemary, and thyme—a dish perfectly aligned with my dietary limitations. The meal was exquisite, and I thoroughly enjoyed dining with my friends. accommodate my very strict food intolerances, and they went out of their way to do just that. I needed my dishes to be cooked in pure olive oil, amongst other things. At first, I told Eddie it looked like I could only have broccoli and a salad with minimal toppings. He said, "You can't come here and just eat salad and broccoli." He then said to call the next day, and he would get the chef on the phone to discuss my food concerns.

I called the next day, and Jonathan quickly had an idea. I ordered the brick chicken, which only had olive oil, rosemary, and thyme. Exactly what I was able to eat. It was delicious, and I was so thrilled to eat out with my friends.
I so appreciate both of them going out of their way for me.

B T.

Three friends and I dined for dinner 8/30 celebrating a birthday (which I put on the reservation), a job promotion and just fellowshiping. I was extremely disappointed that I chose Cola's for our dining. I dined here 3 times before in previous years and never had a bad experience. A sharp object under the table booth also scratched my leg, which the manager on duty argued it did not versus apologizing. The food quality and taste was below standard and came out lukewarm. Table service upon seating and throughout service was slow and underwhelming. The birthday was never acknowledged and we were not given the service that should've been provided at a semi-fine dining experience. Literally, no one finished their meal and everyone left unsatisfied. I also gave a review on the booking site with no response which is beyond disappointing.

Appetizers ordered: Brussel sprouts, Calamari, Fried Asparagus, Shrimp Savannah
Entrees ordered: Fried pork chop, Beet salad, Chicken parmesan, BBQ salmon

Sonya F.

I've visited this establishment numerous times before. I noticed some changes in the atmosphere & menu since my last visit. While change is to be expected, this time felt no different. The vibe has shifted to a more laid-back ambiance, which I personally appreciate.
This visit was for a birthday celebration w/ a pre-booked party of six. We started w/ drinks, I ordered a strawberry martini w/ Grey Goose. When my drink arrived, I noticed right away it looked more like a raspberry martini. I mentioned it to our waitress, who was very nice, she promptly had it replaced. Unfortunately, the 2nd drink didn’t meet expectations either, but the third time was a charm.
As we settled in, enjoying laughter & conversation, we realized 30 mins. had passed w/out our food arriving, even though tables our party size seated after us had already received theirs. We approached our waitress for an update, eventually, our meals arrived. I ordered the chicken Parmesan w/ extra cheese, which was huge but not served piping hot,& it lacked the extra cheese I requested. I was so hungry, I managed to get through most of it. Others at the table enjoyed the pork chop & sweet potatoes, which were delicious. One member of our party chose the Oyster Rockefeller, it arrived cold & unappetizing; thankfully, she was not charged for them.
Our waitress was friendly & provided good info., but it seemed she had too many tables, contributing to the slow service & some food being served cold. Despite these hiccups, the overall experience was satisfactory, & I would consider returning.

Mary P.

We were walk-ins but were offered a bar table. The bar is open and has 2 good TVs if you want to watch a game. The have a good list of seasonal drinks and while I was not sure of what to order I finally decided on a rhubarb strawberry smash. I’m picky about cocktails- I was pleasantly surprised. They also have a very good feature/seasonal menu. We had the roasted oysters. My son and I both love oysters and we both gave it a 10/10. If they offer these when you visit please try them. The other standout was the whole flounder. It was crispy on the outside and meaty in the inside. The 2 things I did not love about this restaurant was the side of plain pasta that came with the flounder and there is no draft beer. Even taking that into account this is absolutely a 4.8 of 5 casual American fair restaurant.